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The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
GERMANS STILL
 INVADE RUSSIA
 DESPITE TREATY
Ieutons Capture Hamburg, 6S Miles From PetrOgrad-Rou- manian Treaty Shows Enemy Plans to Keep COnquests.

New York, March 7.-Although a formal treaty of peace has been sign ed by the central powers and the Bolsheviki government of Russia. fighting continues along the Eastern front. That Germany considers the convention she forced Lenine and Trotsky to sign as "scrap of paper" is shown by the announcement that the Teutons have reached Hamburg. 6S miles from Petrograd. The report of the later partial retirement of the Germans does not indicate that fur ther invasion of Russia has been abandoned.
 The text of the peace treaty signed by Roumania shows that the central powers do not intend to give up eofl- quests they may make in Russia. A clause of the Roumanian treaty bound that country to assist in the transport of Teuton forces through Moldavia and Bessarabia on their way to Odessa, the "granary of Russia"
 Also the Turks are attacking in Asia Minor. Reports say the Otto man troops are operating near Ire bizond on the southern shore of the Black sea.
 Germany has negotiated a peace treaty with the republic of Finland by which the latter agrees not to cede any territory or grant territorial rights without the consent of Ger many, which agrees to use her infu- ence to secure recognition of the Fin nish government from other nations. All claims for war costs or damages are waived and the Aland Islands will be evacuated by the Finish troops and will not again be fortified. A commercial treaty will be negotiated.
 Continued trench raiding opera tions along the French front are re- ported. In one of these an American colonel captured a German lieutenant. Teh American troops in the Chemin des Danes and Lorraine sectors are not as yet in full charge of the posi- tions assigned to them, but are train ing with French soldiers. The posi- tion north of Toul is the only one in control of the Americans.
 The Germans report the capture of many allied soldiers in raids and say that the artillery fighting is growing in intensity at various points.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08

who succeeded Dr. Mott as College secretary of the International com- mittee, when the latter was called to the position of general secretary; B. G. Alexander of Nashville, Southern field secretary of the International committee. Other speakers of promi- hence will be added later to the pro- gram, which will be one of the strong est ever heard in the state.
 The importance of the position that the Y. M. c. A. is filling with our armies at home and abroad makes the coming conference one of much inn portance to the entire state and a large attendance is anticipated.
 Hon. T. c. McRae is a member of the state executive committee of the Arkansas Young Mems Christian As sociations.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
BELIEVES LAW ENFORCEMENT
 WILL CHECK BONE DRY LEAK

Little Rock, March 9-Gov. Brough the attorney generals office, and c. II. Moses, the governors private sec retary, formerly assistant to the attorney general, are preparing a summary of the American liquor laws, both federal and state, effecting the shipment of liquor into the state, and when prepared, copies of this digest will be sent to all sherifFs and will be igven to the press.
 The governor is exceedingly anx- ious that all peace officers of the state be fully informed of the anti liquor laws now on the statutes of the nation and the state He be- lieves that rigid enforcement of the laws will substantially check the leak in the bone-dry bill
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08

has attracted attention because of the repeated official declarations that the allied line outmatches the Germans in gun and manpower and in view of the formation during the winter of the Supreme War Council to make the warfare more aggressive on the part of the allies and the United States.
 A substantial American army al ready is on the western front and Secretary Baker has indicated that there may ybe at least 100000 Amer ican troops in France during 1918.
 More submarines were destroyed by the allies and American naval forces in December than Germany built in that month. This fact de- veloped today in discussions of the statement made to Parliament Tues day by Sir Erie Geddes, first lord of the British admiralty, that the sub marines were being checked
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
RECLASS|FY ALL
 IN SECOND DRAFT
New Regulations Will Make Many Who Were Heretofore Exempt, Liable for Service in Some Form.

Washington, March 2. -Reclassifi- cation according to physical condition of the men called in the next army draft is provided in revised instruc- tions for Medical Advisory oBards, which are being sent to the local boards throughout the country. The new regulations require that every man summoned before the board shall be placed in one of the following four classes:
 (a)-Acceptable for general mill tary service.
 (b)-Acceptable for general mili- tary service after being cured of remedial defect,
 (c)-Acceptable for special or limited military service in a specified capacity or occupation.
 (d)-Rejected and exempted from any military service.
 The provost marshal general in tends to provide later for the further investigation and classification of the men acceptable for limited or special esrvice so that record may be made of the sort of work each of these men may be assigned to do without en- dangering his health.
 Under the new regulations many ailments and defects which exempted men in the past now will result only in their being listed in Group B. Such men if they choose will be given the privilege of securing the service of their family physicians in the eff fort toremove the defect, but if they have not availed themselves of this privilege within a specified time they will be called into military service and ordered to a cantonment base hospital, a reconstruction hospital or to civic hospital, as may be desig- mated by the surgeon general.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
GOVERNOR INVITED TO
 SPEAK IN WISCONSIN

Little Rock, March 8.-Vance C. Mccormick has invited Gov. Brough to make a series of speeches in Wis consin in the interest of "staunch and dependable loyal American" can didate for the United States senate. A special election is to be held April ?, and the primary will be held March 19. Mir. Mccormick wires that "dis- loyal forces and antagonists of the administration war policies are act i've and the issue will be American ism, and the result of the contest of far-reaching importance" The di- rector of the Speakers Bureau of the Third Liberty Loan wires that an in tensive campaign will begin March Is, and his services as a speaker are needed. Owing to the press of off, cial business, the governor feels that he cannot accept both calls, but has under serious consideration the invi- tation from the Democratic National League, for service in Wisconsin.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
COL. BRUNDIDGE WILL
 MAKE ACTIVE CAMPAIGN

Little Rock, March 8.-Col. S. Brundidge, of Searcy, candidate for the United States senate, arrived to- day, .and from now until the primary in May will devote himself to the in- terests of his campiagn. Headquar- ters have been opened in the Moore & Turner building, with R. A. Dowdy in charge Col. Brundidge promises that he will make most active cam paign, and that he will show the peo- pie it is possible to arouse interest in politics, even during war times.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
.IlT HANDICAPPED
 BY LACK OF SHIPS.
,.r;cau Troops and Supplies Alat, Moving ru to France on Schedule TM;Uu,eeOffcers MU, Believe Allies VIII Make First Attack.

Washington, March Troops ana ..anlies for General Pershing's forces ssrr ,.m are moving to France on sche- aslo M time. While figures may not be srbrsbed. transportation require r s.nts of the army are being met by .ha M Shipping Board and the immedi- situation as to ships is satisfac- |tory. . In view of this, reports from the n.storn front are being scanned more o.rerlv by officers here for the first s;sns of the 1918 campaign. It is be- rsvad that the opening of major op- .,stions in what President Wilson has nredicted will prove the decisive year l of the war will not much longer be |delaved As long as the ground is soft with the winter rains it is im- l |nossble to move forward great guns 1 and transport trains to support an |sdyancing line. Even in Flanders, However, indications are that the |ground will harden early.
 In previous years April has seen [the allies attacking. For that reason many officers here seem to anticipate frsiding and minor assaults before the |niddle of next month which will show that the ground is being mapped, in- Formation obtained and local strate- gic advantages established by one side or the other in preparations for the great effort.
 Others believe that no important offensive will be undertaken before May 1. They base their belief on re- ports that the French offensive in
 1916 started in April proved to be at
 least two weeks too early. Guns and
 transports could not be brought for Fard to consolidate all the ground the troops took from the Germans.
 During the last few days there has been less discussion of a German of
 ensive on the western front. Some Observers have never believed that
 the Germans intended to attempt mother drive at the channel ports
 at Paris. They believe the con-
 entration of German forces a defen-
 FlVe rather than an offensive step. Pney believe the German general
 'ah expects great allied effort
 ms year IS preparing to stop it.
 While much has been said of an
 Spected German offensive, nothing
 'ncsrnng an attack by the allied
 |0rces has come over the cables. This
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
CONSERVATION OF
 ARKANSAS MANHOOD

"The Conservation of Arkansas Manhood" will be the keynote of the annual conference of the Y. M. c. A. workers of Arkansas, when they meet at Hot Springs, April 1. 5, 6 and '. College delegates will be asked to assemble on the first day, and on Friday, representative from the var ious other branches of the state r.. NJ. c. A. will gather to hear the lead CTS in their respective lines, to advise together and to make plans for the coming year.
 Tn the conference will be delegates from the eight college associations; University of Arkansas, State Nor nal and Hendrix College at Conway, Henderson Brown at Philadelphia and the four state agricultural colleges at Russellville, Jonesboro, Magnolia and Monticello; delegates from the city and railroad associations at HoXie, Jonesboro, McGehee. Pine Bluff, Stamps. Texarkana, Crossett, Argen- ta. and Little Rock; from the two lumber camp associations near Cros- sett: representatives of the Red Tri- angle League, the Arkansas War Work Council, and the army work at Camp Pike.
 One of the features will be a Hoov- erized banquet Friday night. Among the speakers who have already agreed to be present are Governor Trough Chaplain c. M. Reeves of Camp Pike Howard Hubbel of Nashville, secre- tary of county Y. M. c. A. work foI the South: Blake w. Godfrey of l Jackson, state secretary of Missis- sippi; David R. Porter of New York
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
GREATEST WEEK FOR
 AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

Little Rock, March S.-E. NJ. Rowe, president of the Little Rock Automo- bile Dealers Association, today gave luncheon in honor of E. B. Wilson, manager of the Memphis branch of the Buick company, and Joe Schlecht, president of the St. Louis Automobile Association. Two representatives from each automobile dealers house in Little Rock were his guests. This has been one of the greatest weeks for the automobile industry in Ar kansas, the automobile show having marked a new epoch in the business.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08
COTTON BELT TO BUILD
 DEPOT AT GILLETT

Little Rock, March 8.-The Arkan- sas Railroad Commission at it's meet ing yesterday ordered the construc- tion of depot on the Cotton Belt at Gillett.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-03-08

If you want a good location come to Blevins.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
WAR BULLETIN

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The Little River news., 1918-06-26
LIGHT co. INSTALLING
 MUCH NEW MACHINERY
New Engine and New Dynamo as We'll as 1S-TOn Ice Plant-Will Have 5
 Power Units.

The Commonwealth Public Service Company of this city has crew at work at their plant installing new machinery. The present ice plant is being enlarged to one of Is ton daily capacity, which they believe will prove adequate to the needs of their trade. In addition to this they are installing a complete new power unit, consisting of one 75 horsepower Fairbanks-M ris fuel oil engine and one new genera tor to match. This will give them 8 complete engines and dynamos, all in- terchangable over the main switch board. This will also be help to the light plant and make the service more efficient and less liable to De suspend cd at any time on account of accident. It is understood that later they will further. increase their plant
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
NEW DRAFT CALLS
 FOR NEXT MONTH
Little River County Called on for 15 White Men and 45 Negroes to Co in
 July.

Three more induction calls were is- sued from the adjutant Generals office at Little Rock last week, one for 900 negroes, the second for 1,745 white men, the third for $50 white gram mar school graduates who have had some experience along mechanical lines. These students are to report to the Mississippi Agricultural College, near Starksville, Miss, on July 15. The 5000 negroes will be sent to Camp Pike during the five-day period be- ginning July 16, and the 1745 white men will be sent to Camp Shelby, Hat tiesburg, Miss, during the five-day period beginning July 5.
 The white men who will be called from Little River county on July 5 will number 15.
 The negroes who will be called from Little River county July 15 will num- Der 45.
 The number of white men called to special trades on the 18th from this county has not been named, but will probably number 3 or 4.
 The number of men sent from Little River county during June including those sent today, numbered 85, 40 of which were negroes.
 Later Calls.
 
 Later calls have been issued. On July 22 30 additional white men will be sent to Camp Pike. On the 29th negroes will be sent to the same plsce. There is also another call for mechanics bringing up our July quo- t:a to about 105.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
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may expect of us boys when We get to
 France" He said that the best an-
 swer to that question was to be found
 in what the American boys already
 in France were doing. They expect
 to do their full duty He said that
 they as all Americans had not gone
 out hunting for trouble and to kill,
 but since nothing would satisfy the
 Germans but that we should be drag
 ged into it, then they meant to see that that gang of murderers and butch CTS were made to pay the bills out of
 their own hides.
 : The audience sang America after
 which Prof. D. P Holmes dismissed the meeting with short prayer. The ladies served to the soldiers and others punch at the conclusion of the rally Tuesday morning the Ashdown l home guards escorted the boys to the train, where large number of peo- pie had assembled to bid them fare- we'll and GOdspeed. As the train roll ed in every window was filled with the cheering lads from Sevier county well coming the Little River contingent. While many heart must have ached as the train rolled away there was nothing in evidence but the good cheer and courage which will help to take the boys over the top and to victory in this the great battle for right and humanity against the thing of which no pen has ever painted in it's darkest colors.
 The list of boys who went to Camp Pike Tuesday morning is as follows:
 Russell E. Ritter, James R.. Barnette, D. F, Weems, Ben F. Morris, Jim Earl Thompson, K. Cullen Ernest, Frank Callahan, Chester D. Simpson, Homer Smith, Claud Wade, Chas. H. Nc Clinton, Steve A. Crews, Wallace Cal lieut., Andy c. Willingham, Bush Mus groves, Homer s. McGough, David H. Null, Carl O. Withem, A. Jas. Weems, Oden Bryant Pullen, Jim Earl Thomp- son, Emil o. Fallis, June R. Nor rell, Clyde s. Pryor, J. w. Cathey, Fletcher l.. LOllar, J. D. Shacklett. Alvin Beckworth, William M. Will Hams, William H. Turner, Clyde B. Carroll, Wm. E. Dowd, Elijah T. Nc Cough, James R. Boyer, John P. Tapp, Pete Landers, Jacob l.. Hess. Earl z. Woolard. Ruel Phillips. Homer Tray Tor, Clyde c. Cooper, Jim Whittle.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
10 MEN LEFT FOR
 CAMP PIKE TUESDAY
Rally and Program Held Monday Night to Do the Departing Sol. dier Boys Honor
 Fine Spirit.

AshdOwn gave the forty boys who left Tuesday morning for Camp Pike a great farewell Monday night and Tuesday morning. It was fine bunch of boys and they left here with the right spirit. Little River county is proud of these boys and she is proud of her hundreds who have gone before who are now in the training camps or in the armies abroad.
 At the meeting Monday night Geo R. Steel was master of ceremonies. A great crowd filled the courtyard. The great crowd rose to it's feet while a troupe of girls sang the Star Spangled Banner
 Dr. Grant of the State University was present mad on invitation made i the opening address. His address was along patriotic lines and was we'll re- ceived.
 A. P. Steel talked on the subje ] What you may expect of the boys over here" His address was inspir- ing and full of hope and confidence. He pointed out the things accomplished at home and told how this county had re- sponded to all calls for money and service by even exceeding the amounts called for. He said that the people here could be counted on to keep that pace until victory was won. After this address the girls sang, Keep the Home Fires Burning
 Mrs. P H. Phillips talked on the subject, What you may expect of the women at Home' Mrs. Phillips spoke extemporaneously and on short notice, but her message came from the heart and burned with eloquence. She re- counted some of the things that the women were doing in the Red Cross work and in other activities, how this work would be continued and increased. It was a cheering address and added no little to the spirit which will carry the boys through battles to come when they remember the wholehearted manner in which the women of America are backing them up at home.
 June R. Morrell, one of the forty boys leaving. represented the other boys in making response. He had haea assigned the subject, What you
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
REVIVAL ADDITIONS
 NUMBER NOW 27
Great Overflow Crowd at Baptist Tent Sunday Night-Inter.
 est Is In.
 creaSing.

The revival meeting at the Baptist tent is growing in interest with every service. The number of additions to the church up to Monday night had reached 27. On Sunday night the tent was crowded and at least 100 people stood on the outside.
 The meeting will continue through out Sunday On Sunday afternoon at o'clock there will be a mass meeting for the men at the tent. All the men of the town are invited to attend.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26

S5b,9OO.
 Mo- 26-T. J. Fender, A. l.. Fomby Leslie Judd, R. A. Davis, G. B. Joyce w. H. McAllister; quota, $s,700. No. 2S-L. H. Simmons, B. s. Thrash L. A. Simmons, ". r. Pounis, l.. C. Anderson, w. r. Hinton; quota, g., :OO No. 4-C. J. Lewis, J. F. Sni,r, w w. Gardner, J. M. Perry, A. B. High Nj. W. Locke; quota ,S333 ,2v0. No. 16.-M. T. Martin J. w. Pipkin Joel Mills, w. L. Hedgecock, w. D. Bratton, F. $. Kins worthy; quota $1S,4G0
 No. 3-W. N. Burt, r ". Mccall, Ed Bowman, F. P. Freeman, w. T. Os- borne, J, R. Hinton; quota, $11,100.
 No. S-A. C. Stephens, R. J. Welch E. E,. Johnston, Tom McRae, Jno N Phillips, Jno. Qulrrels; quota, $500.
 No. 2G-Dr. l. N. Hut, E. M. Ogden, II. C. Hull, Roy Badd, ! l.. Welch, R. Nj. Holmes; quots, s12.09O.
 No. GA. J. Johnson Nathan Fur low. Carroll Parker; quota, $1S,7OO.
 No. 10--L. F. Fomby, E. s. Pickett, " c. Duncan; quota, S6,OOO.
 No. 21.--H. B. Davis, L. F. Williams, k. E. Mcintosh; quota. S1,7O0.
 -W. s .S.
 The Government needs your money l; you need the stamps
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
NV.SS.S.- s
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC!

Affective July 1st. The Post Office at Ashdown will De opened and closed as follows: Outside door opened at zoo o'clock a. m. General delivery window at 7:30 o'clock a. m. M. o. Window opend at o'clock a. m. M. o. Window closed at p. m. General Delivery window closed at D. m. Out side door closed at D. m. If you get your mail in General Delivery or want postage you had better get it before o'clock D. m., if you have box be> fore 8 a. m.-C. s. COBB, P. M.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
ALL SET FOR w. s. s.
 PLEDGE DAY JUNE 28
Pledges Will be Received at Every School House in County Every Man NOti-
 fled.

All is set for the War Savings stamps pledge day on June 18th, which falls on Friday of this week. County Chairmen F. c. Payne and D. A Cook, with their forces have com pleted the organization of the county. A committee for each school district has teen appointed to hold these meet ings and receive the pledges. The meeting will be held at 2 o'clock Fri day afternoon in every case.
 The plan will as closely follow the Eebra ska plan as possible. This plan was highly successful in that thirty lmil]ion dollars was pledged in an 1hour A striking feature of these meetings will be that there will b. no speaking. The man who originated the plan humorously said that the "gas attack had been eliminated. At this stage of the war the people are already well informed as to the needs of the country end the individual duty. To those who are busy with their crops may it be said that they will not have to lose much time. They may visit the meeting place, sign their pledge and return home. That is the entire program.
 All householders have received a card through the mail telling him to be present. An advertising campaign has given the fullest of information Your duty is plain. You. simply pledge to buy so many stamps by Jan 1st
 At Ashdown it is requested that all stores and places of business be clos ed at 1:3O so that all can visit the meeting and sign pledges It is also announced that all who do not sign pledges will be requested to give a reason for not so doing on or before July 5.
 List o. Committees.
 Following is a list of the committees who will hold the meetings in the east end of the county, the quotas for i. each district also being named:
 No. 5.-A. F. Hale, Geo. D. Chewn- ing, D. l.. Baggarley; quota, $500.
 Ashdown Special-H. H. Orton, A. J. Russell. w. w. Bishop, J. G. Sander son, c. l.. Briant, J. l.. Martin; quota,
The Little River news., 1918-06-26

The Arkansas Gazette. informed the News Tuesday morning over the long distance that the Austrian army had met with a great disaster, the extent of which may not be now measured Already 45,000 prisoners had been reported taken by the Italians and many guns. The. only question now was whether the Austrian army would be able to make a stand. It was be- lieved that the Italian victory may be developing into triumph that would offset all German gains of the year. The Austrians were reported in disor- derly retreat and the dead could not be numbered. A large part of the Austrian army was caught on the west bank of the flooded Piave, where the main route seems to have been start ed. The Austrians themselves had ad- mitted defeat
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
W S S.
NEGRO KILLED
Jeff Hawkins Killed Near Ogden Sat.
 arday NieAt Was WaylAid.

Jeff Hawkins negro was killed near Ogden Saturday night by un- known parties. He was said to have been shot from the roadside. A negro woman. who was with him at the time has been arrested. but says she does not know who killed him. Hawkins was acquitted for killing two negroes lat Pine Prairie last year.
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
-W.S.S.

For what shall 1t profit a, man. if he shall gain the whole world. and lose bis own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?.-- Mark 0:8e and 87,
The Little River news., 1918-06-26
-W.S.S

The harvest Is past, the summer Is ended and we are not saved. ter. SEQ.