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The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03
Local and Personal

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next Tuesday evening with Miss
Laura Love.
Night operator wanted at
Laclede Telephone Exchange.
Apply at once.
If the party who lost a service
pin Tuesday will call at this office
they can recover the pin.
We are on the last lap of the
Third Liberty Loan drive, the
campaign closing tomorrow.
Roy Welsh was up from Chari-
ton county Tuesday on business
and called and renewed for the
Blade.
Anyone wanting to engage a
housekeeper or good cook, apply at
reridence of Mrs. Elizabeth Ander-
son in Laclede.
Geo. G. Jones was down from
Linneus Tuesday and handed in a
dollar to continue the Blade to his
address another year,
The Ralph Eichman sale last
Monday drew large crowd and
everything sold we'll. The ladies
of the Red Cross served lunch and
added $40 to their treasury.
w. R. Dagger and Mrs. G. A.
Jones, two of our former citizens
now living at Walnut, Kans., re-
membered us with a renewal of
subscriptions this week,
The depot restaurant is closed.
R. T. Dye, who has been conduct
ing it the past year, sold the furni-
ture and fixtures and they were
shipped to Macon Monday night.
q. R. King shipped out car
of hay to the St. Louis market last
Friday from his farm south of
town. There is not much local
demand for hay this spring and
the surplus is being sent to market.
A. S. Byrd is remodeling the
interior of his residence and pre-
pairing to install a heating plant,
getting ready to entertain General
Pershing this fall when he returns
to the old home after having led
his troups into Berlin.
Regular quarterly meeting of
Phil Kearny Post, G. A. R. at
headquarters on Saturday after
noon, May 4. W. M, Lomax,
post adjutant, urges the necessity
of all comrads who can to be
present as there is important
business to be attended to.
Carl Keune, one of our soldier
boys, visited over Sunday and
until Wednesday here with his
mother, Mrs. F. W. Keune and
other relatives and friends. He
is now stationed at Camp Grant,
Rockford, ILL.,, being in the same
company as Lonnie FactO.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Brown
and baby daughter came from
Princeton Tuesday and are again
established in their home in south
Laclede. Mrs. Brown had spent
the winter with her parents at
Princeton while Mr.. Brown was
on a business trip through the
south.
Cultivation of vegetables should
begin as soon as the plants are mp.
It should be repeated at frequent
intervals. The crust should be
broken after every rain, as soon as
the ground is dry enough to work.
1t is poor economy to wait for
weed growth to force cultivation.
Once the soil is allowed to settle,
become firm or to bake it can be
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03

Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News II All Sorts

Red Cross sale in the city park |
Saturday afternoon. 1t is going to
be an important event and Mayor
Allen has issued a proclamation
closing all business houses duringI
the sale. Bring Something to sell
and then remain and buy some
thing.
W. S. Mahurit received three
letters last week from his son
Orville who is ia France. He was
we'll and had enjoyed his trip so
far, not being sick at all on his
way over. They reached the
French port on March 81. Orville
said so far he had not seen any
Missouri mules in France but
there was plenty of Ford cars over
there.
Private Paul s. Lomax came
down from Chicago Saturday night
and remained with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Lomax, until
Sunday noon when he Departed
for Camp Hancock, Ga. For
several weeks he has been instruc-
tor in ordnance at the university in
Chicago and now goes to Camp
Hancock for instructions and as
signment.
Miss Dorothy Stratton, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Stratton,
has been elected editor of the
College Campus for next year.
This is the college paper of Ottawa
University where sh5ais a student,
and is issued weekly. This is the
first time a lady was ever elected
editor of that paper and Miss
Stratton's many Laclede friends
congratulate her on the honor.
Prof. J. E. Marsh, as super
intendent, closed a very successful
term of school at Coffey Wednes-
day, graduating a class of ten.
The finances of the district not
being sufficient to meet the raise in
salary he asked for, he did not
accept the school for next year.
Mrs. Marsh aud their little son are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. H, Duckworth on route three,
and Mr.. Marsh is expected down
the latter part of the week.
Word comes from Kansas City
that Leroy, Rosco and George
Welsh, sons of the late c. S.
Welsh, who with their mother re-
moved to Kansas City two years
ago, have all enlisted in the navy.
Another Of the boys. Edmond, en-
listed in the artillery some months
ago. It is reported that Lee May
bee and Collie Bosworth, former
Laclede boys now residing in
Kansas City, also enlisted in the
navy last week.
In a letter to the Blade this
week. Miss Myrtle Slingerland of
Seattle, Wash, says: 1 am en-
closing herewith my annual offer
ing for subscription, as, even after
an absence of almost twenty years,
l have not lost interest in my old
home town and its people. We
are very busy out on this coast
building big ships with which to
help put the kaiser ont Of business,
as It must be done. regret to
note the passing Of Mrs Hamilton,
and suppose / would End bat few
Of the old time friends and ac-
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03

High school test IS per cent.
J. L. sayrs. route 2, Laelede.
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03

We have to put every ounce Of
Effort behind the men behind the
guns.
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03
For Sale

PnEebred Yellow Dent seed corn.
Tested high germinstiOn.
F.F. WELSH,
Phone ia, Rid q, Laelede.
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03

Red Cross sale in the city park
Saturday afternoon. 1t is going to
be an important event and Mayor
Allen has issued a proclamation
closing all business houses during
the sale. Bring Something to sell
and then remain and buy some
thing. I
The Laclede blade., 1918-05-03
Prof. Watson at N. E. Church

A. B. HENDERSON. Manager
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DRAFT MUDDLE HERE
AGAIN BEFORE JURORS
Complaints Against F i f t h
Ward Board and Local
No. 10 Are Up

The special Federal Grand Jury re-.
convened today to probe further into
the draft conditions here.
The jurors will listen to complaints
against Local Board No. 4. which gov
rrneI the aelec.ive service system in the
Fifth Ward
It was learned that mass of new
testimony has been prepared for the
jury. Federal agents in examining the
records Of the board. have found that
there had been a wholesale distribution
of 3-B classiflcatons by the board.
This class Is for eligibles with depend
ents other than wives and children. Nu-
mcrous draftees, claiming that they are
supporting fathers. mothers. brothers
and sisters. were placed in this deferred
class.
Intmations of laXi'y and Influence
are employed on many occasions. Hints
of politics "a la Frog Hollow" are incor
porated in the complaints laid before
The jury.
The charges that resulted in the re-
cent upheaval in Board No. 10. Front
and Master streets. will again he pre-
s.nted to the jury for further consid-
Grafton.
Two members of the board. Dr. Louis
Schwindt and Leo u. I.askowski, were
dismissed by Major Murdoch State dis
bursting officer. following An investiga-
ton in the case of Karl Schwindt. a
bro her of ono OF the discharged board
officials.
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new Undertaking for me and none YOU will
do your best to help me w n. D.
First. / do not know. Write to the
secretary Of Vancouver board of trade.
You might also write to the secretary of
McGill University. College of British 60.
lumhla. Either gentleman will, he glad
to advise you.
Second. Again. ] do not know: write
to the Government
Third. A friend who Is IN the business
says YOU would need enough money "a
buy 1000 hens at least and to buy the
equipment and feed for one year WRITE
to the editors Of the papers, names OF
which | am sending In separate letter
They can give you more specific informa
ton
Fourth Could YOU get some practical
experience with some one else before in
Nesiing your money in business of
which YOU know nothing? PerchanCc
YOU could go into partnership with an
experienced poultry raiser.
! know Cf young woman who read
all books on poultry raising she could
find. She then started III in a hig way
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fifty If he gives it up before It has ma =
tured q"
Always" | asked
NO, but that is the general rule. and
besides. II is bad business to say any
insurance company is not absolutely
sound. They are all sound The Govern-
ment looks after that. Your money Is
absolutely safe in any straight inatT-
ance company. hut If you tell n man
that one company or another is no good
you hurt the whole insurance business
Remember. every Insurance company
Is good. but ours is a little hit better"
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LUXBURG WON'T TALK
Refuses to Discuss Political Questions
Criticizes Search at Halifax
By the Associated Press

Amsterdam. July e9--The T.okal An
zeiger says that it endeavored to inter-
view Count Luxburg. former German
minister to Argentina on various
political questions. but Count l.uXburs
declined to talk. saying that he was un-
willing to do so without the Foreign Min
ister's consent.
He, however gave short account OF
his voyage. especially dwelling on what
he termed "a disgraceful breach of in
ternational law" in connection with his
personal search at Halifax.
He added that he was busily engaged
in reading everything that had been
published about him personally and ms
ability day and night had been making
all efforts on difficult post to guard
the interests of his hard-beset father
land"
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TODAY's BUSINESS EpIGRNu
A lore Of ones tCork makes life
hdppy
tSent by r. NJ c. Louisville, XVI
What does this mean 20 SOi.


y wish to get some information on how TO
s..a,H patent. haven't much cash. and
Ike = luxaury
r. ,tnry haye an artificial bass iute which / want
VIII one patent cover the whole works or
"vSt W,.' ! sS. a. senarate one for, each style"
about its ''''" anu no" VIII ! <"
am tncIosinE a stsmn for your repIy
one patent viii cover all sizes ard
finishes of an article unless there is some
principle
Write tn the patent office AZ Washing
mcnts
My advice to you is. "pon'r try to
put your own patent through" Get
a laWNer-nof necessarily a patent law
yer hul any good local lawyer. You
can get his approximate price before
gong ahead. The cost of patent is run
up if YOU have to have elaborate de
signs or graphs made.
MAY | take the privilege Of writing YOU
proposition am seriously thinking Of going
know the drsl thfng about the b,isincss hUt bIt
! f"el as # would like to take n chance /
have, hay" little money and good position al
into business know nothing about
Tor me IL yuu viii kindly do so
First is Vancouver, Il. G.. a good place
-, Second Could &c, about ten acres from
n,ld Third roN1 what s,ari'a1 would wan, to
Fourth. | would lik" your very hest adj
ru riirn 1rnrori: Is there good money IN it If it x
want you to understand tina, this is a
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of Provost Marshal General Crowder and
Major General j. Franklin Bell. will be
operated under the direction of com
mitteeson preliminary training and in
struction OF men registered in the
draft" The instruction classes will be
trained in military tactics by retired
army officers. and by clergymen and
physicians in moral and physical deve-
lopment
The. object of our endeavor will be
to make the young men understand
why they are called for service TO their
country, what Is to be expected of them
and why they should be loyal. clean.
sober and intelligent soldiers" said
Colonel Lydecker, the leagues president.
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BaLdwin's Displays Unexplained Strength


inoues
cause One banker
the BALDWIN crowd could
the he given namely readusmen
he added
For it prono
of Badwins
Those who should claim
and New York for weeks
technically the position Of Badwins
1t said this capital readusmnt
middle
afterward the would
Badwtns
puzzlng
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GERMANS MUST RETREAT
TO THE VESLE RIVER LINE
Groom Prince Has Suffered Severe Defeat North of the Marne
but Not a Sedan-Escnpes
FOch's Tran

The resistance Of the Germans for
week after the beginning Of the Al
lied counter offensive probably gave
them time to withdraw their heavier
guns and large proportion Of their
supplies from the salient This re-
sistance was very strong along the
line south of Soissons as far AS
Oulchy-le-Ville and west and south
west of Rheims. which were the
vital sectors of the battle line.
The advance of the Allies east OF
Oulchy-le- Chateau must soon compel
the enemy to evacuate the line from
the Ourcu river toward scissors for a
considerable distance. Nearer Rheims.
however. the Germans seem to hold
positions that viii provide a pivot for
their retreat toward the resle River.
In this region the Allies this morn
ing were getting very close to the
Ardre river. which forms a protection
to the right flank of the enemy POSI-
ton near Rheims.
Defeat Not q Sedan
AS the situation now stands the Ger
mans must be considered to have
suffered a severe defeat north of the
Marne. but 1t is not a Sedan.
While the Germans have been busy
getting their forces back out of the
bag between scissors and Rheims
their forces farther north have heen
attacked by the British once more
Australian troops. attacking on each
side of the Bray-Corbie road east or
Amiens and north of the Somme
River. took two lines of German
trenches over two-mile front The
Australians also captured 100 prls-
oners,
This operation is just to the north
Of Hamel and Nllers- -Bretonneaux,
where the Australians and Americans.
early in July. won a local victory over
the enemy. Farther south Is the line
over which the French have more re-
Gently advanced to dominating posi-
tions along the Avre river.
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North OF the Marine the tide OF
German invasion Is fast ebbine. The
fact that o general retreat in this
region is going on is not questioned.
and the only question Of moment re-
manning to be cleared up Is the To-
cation Of the position at which the
enemy will turn ct bay.
since saturday morning there
have been important changes in the
battle line between Scissors and
Rheims. Today it runs almost adi-
rectly east from Oulchy-Le-C hateau
to ere-en-Tardenois. then crosses
the Ourcq and continues eastward
until II reaches the Dormans-
Rheims road northwest of Rheims
mountain.
Must Retreat to Vesie
1t had been contended by military
experts that the Germans might
elect to stand on the line Of the
Ourcq River. from which their heavy
cannon might dominate the Paris
Chalors railroad along the Marne.
This idea is now proved erroneous.
1t appears that there is no defensive
position south Of the Vesle River to
which the Germans can retire and
organize their resistance to Allied
pressure. The only other defensive
position seemingly possible is the
one that follows the Aisne and Nese
from Scissors to Fienes and from
that point follows the course of the
Ardre River toward Rheims.
Burning villages aong the .\isne
and Nesle from scissors to Bazo-
rhps are reportnd aud tend m r,p
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WILL TRAIN ALL MEN IN DRAFT
Preliminary Instruction Will
Save Time and Money
By the Associated Press

New York, July ga plan to save
the Government time and money by
training men in the draft will be in.
augurated at once by the National
Security League through it's 281 branches
throughout the country. according to an
Announcement by the league here last
night.
The plan, which has the endorsement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29
80 A(IaaR3AEDUCATIONAL1 Ga IS, ' ~
School of Business
Both Sexes

Shorthand Pitman and Gregg) Touch
Tynewriting. Accounts, Bookkeeping
Business Practice. PenmarSh Com
ln"rcial Arithmetic Rapid Calculation.
Business English are taught by special
lists Individual instruction in the day
school from a. NJ TO 500 p. NJ. In
the evening school the sessions continue
from :: 80 to 10 +. NJ. three evenings
per week
Forty-onn professors and instructors.
f"n hund""d tvpewritsrs. Large class-
rooms we'll lighted and ventilated. Every
graduate lo"ated
, Every opportunity Is given th" student
Of obtaining thorough course in a linn
tied time. Tuitition reasonable and
"th"r exN"ns"s ir proportion.
'ar aud cren'ng school begins Tues
dav. September 2
Write today for CatalcC Ms
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SCENARIO TO SCREEN
AND in BETWEEN
Midsummer Attractions at Lo.
cal Photoplay Theatres Show
Many New Plays

Clara Eimball Young. who is appear
making a number of personal appear
arCes In theatres in the course of her
journey to her New York studio
Florence Reed. who will be seen here
IN "Chu Chin Chow" created the part
played by Fannie Ward in the screen
version of The yellow Ticket" which
will be the feature today at the Model.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drew. who are co-starred
in Pay Day at the Eureka on wednes-
dav. have returned to the spoken drama
and will he seen in this city during the
coming theatrical season.
lied upon to give a pleasing touch to any
character she may he calied upon TO
portray. In Good Night. Paul" she
enacts the role of wife who pretends
to be welded to her husbands partner,
1t Is to be the chief feature at the
Fifly-sixth Street Theatre and the Great
Northern today and tomorrow.
The workers and soldiers Of Uncle Sam
will invade the screen of the Palace
Theatre this week In the finn review
under the title Of "Pershing's Crusaders.
Taylor Holmes. who is appearing In
"Rugeles Of Red Gap" nj the Coliseum
can play saxaphohe selections as well
as act. The studio attaches have sent
out warnings of his ability to perform.
Jack PlckfPrd is now jolly tar In
the United States navy. He Is also In
Sandy" which is to be at the Leader
Bert Lytell is making good in film
plays. as was predicted when he quit tn,
spoken drama. In mo Mans Land,
which Is at the Regent. he Is an active
worker for the Secret Service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29
Railroads Handled in Same Stingy Manner

In their regular weekly letter giving
Brothers & Co
railroads manner
They
stained
The
Announcements and
by the
railroads IN
Handle Wabash
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29

and promptly failed because her ci5}6
were killed by rats She had fai11
dig. her partitions deep enough iue1
soil. ~ ~
Filth Yes. indeed. but you niti4{f
into II in fairly big way. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29

Bert Lytell is making good in film
plays. as was predicted when he quit the
spoken drama. In "No Mans Land
which Is at the Regent. he Is an active
worker for the Secret Service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29

With the American Army in France.
July 29-The official announcement is
made of the death of Lieutenant Warren
r. Hobbs of Worcester. Mass, mem
ber of the Lafayette f"'~~ squadron.
Ie was buried by the British.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29
Better Wire Serrice and Greater Economy

A dispach Washington,
phone
Government control
will
Under Government control the
eliminate
and their clerks At
tenoents
10 instead their
hee still continues good bitter
hah oy any other
do
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29

Jack Plckfprd is now jolly tar in
the United States navy. He Is also in
Sandy" which is to be at the Leader.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29
GOSSIP OF THE STREET
BIG IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
FOR SPARROW'S POINT PLANT
OF BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY
Changes Planned to Make Mills Most Complete in the
Country - Full Report on Lake Superior
Promsed-Cossip of the Street


pieted Will make
n
improvements. inclu Of ore
completion OF coahandlns
for preparing coal
uonal oast
generating OF heart
Forecasts Nature of Lake Superior Report
Wlfred II. of
tion.
Many inquiries o he
holders and desire to make the following
adopt the the
.ore issued by
detailed Information consistent with the business
o
an opportunity of
auctions of the steel being
ulouted to the stockholders
livery This will
VIII contain descriptions Of
component
circular
s'ocknoders giving varied information
from time
gwen the annual combined with the illustrated
the a
satisfactory knowledge Of property"
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Linden Hall Seminary
WEST CHESTER. PARK. "
DARLINGTON SEMINARY

FOR GIRLS. WEST CHESTER, PA. s-.s
Located on a9.scre estate in Pennsylva.
rusge. Art, Music. Exprssion. Arts an6 -
Crafts and Home liking Courses. CollerG-
Preparation with certificate privlegsA n
CHRTSTTNE EsAs RYE prgn -t---
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II IMQO FRONT ST. 4 GIRARD AVE.
yONiOO Jumbo Junction on Frankford IT.
WIN. S. HART in SELFISH
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FRANKFORT Ans rreHSss,S TSSs1 Av.,
Douglas Fairbanks in in Say fS1%s EsI'sw..
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Taylor Holmes. who is appearing in
"Rugeles Of Red Gap" nj the Coliseum.
can play saxaphone selections as well
as act. The studio attaches have sent
out warnings of his ability to perform.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-29

BELMONT 0sD ABOVE MARKET
HOUSE
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PRINCETON. y. y.
PENNINGTON. y. J.
The PENNINGTON SCHOOL
WEST ENGLEwOOD. y. !.

College and Technical School preparation.
Military drin. FRANK MCDANIEL. o. D..
eadmas ster. Box 10. Pennington. N J.
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The workers and soldiers Of Uncle Sam
will invade the screen of the Palace
Theatre this week in the finn review.
under the title Of "Pershings Crusaders" :"
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Massanutten Military Aeadenny I
sTAGNY0N. W
NEWTON. n. J.

Newton Academy for boys to 10. Modsr1 -.
equipment Personal attention. CatnloH. n.
Address Principal. RoX T.. Newton. ". x$41
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ALLENTOWN. A PA.

SeQdr NreSt ALLENTOWN. PA -.
New bldgs.; SO acres. Degree courses. riSn~s.
Art Voice. Expression and Home Econon3s3ls'
Two-year courses Cultural Secr@taPioi- -.
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SHELDON SCHOOI-For boys 10 and up.
II miles from n. Y. Catalog. Add. Box IA.
RiNArvew Lodge. West Engewood. N. J.
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MORAyIAN SEMINARY q COLLEGE EoSft
College Grades fully accredited. Opens oSSf =
2hth. ]. VI. Cleweil. Ph.D.. Pfesl1s11, ~
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VTTIs PTepar at0ry. M0doP1. ~
Fusse and special courses Certificsts privi-
nssium and swimming pool Rates f865
catalos aSd views NAV each year srent a
Add Frank .. MaglIl. a. ~. Prin.. RSs ~,
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JENKINTOWN. PA.

For Young women. Widely practical ana {
Music. Art Domestic Science. Secretarysk{p. J.
Normal Kindergarten. Swimming pOof xfks1l
letIc Field. Address Bo~ i15 NJ n RaasSS- "
Ph. u. President Jnnkintown Pa -