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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19
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| Oh, the wide sea lanes are calling. Where the stormy petrels roam And the gulls with flashing pinions Wing their way across the foam, Where salt breezes bring message From far-distant, tropic lands, Set in seas of southern splendor, Ringed around with cleaning sands. lNONCOMMITTALA ABOUT THE OTHER q understand Mrs. Glider had two husbands before she married Mr. Cid der" i That's correct" T judge that one of her former hus-
 bands was very good man, while the other was something of rounder.'
 Why so?" She merely refers to one husband in heaven" PICTORIAL VARIETY
 What you need is a change of scene"
 ~In my present financial condition,
 didn't do no good. Sides. it's hot day, ibenefting by your advice" said the
 suburbanite. l And what is that?" Maybe. after while commercial arr lists will come along and paint some
 new advertising signs on the bill- boards out my way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19
TERSE CRITICISM

What did you think of the classic dancer"
 More cuticle than art"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19
GRATEFUL IMPULSE

Well, Uncle Nose, that mule of yours doesn't seem willing to move" No, sah. Tse been arguin' wid dis animal for mos an hour. sah, an he don't pay no 'tention.'
 Why don't you try little force?" "Tse done tried force. sah. but it didn't do no good Sides, it's hot day, an seein' how he had sense enough to stop in de shade, sah. I ain't got de heart to beat i'm like I oughter."
 STRANGE ! Most fair is she,
 Patricia Lee, A prettier maid is seldom seen: But never yet
 Has expressed regret
 Because she's not movie queen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19

TELEPHONE He'll (private exchange connectAns all departments) Main 4e0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19

III deeds are doubled with an evil word
 Comedy of Errors.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19

Oh, the wide sea lanes are calling.
 Where the stormy petrels roam And the gulls with flashing pinions
 Wing their way across the foam,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-19

Where salt breezes bring message
 From distant, tropic lands, Set in seas of southern splendor,
 Ringed around with gleaming sands.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
T0 O|L STREETS
 1T EARLY DATE Money Was Raised Today With Which to Purchase and Distribute the
 Enemy of Dust.

Last week the Chamber of Com merce made arrangements to secure the best grade of oil obtainable and suitable for the oiling of Newport's streets, and today the work of obtain ing funds to defray the expense of se- curing and distributing the oil was started, and it is understood that a sufficient amount of money was raised for this purpose. The oil will be brought here immediately.
 First street will be treated to an adequate coat of oil, and the lateral streets will be treated in like manner, assuring the citizens that the dust evil is to be exterminated.
 c. L. Mariner, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, spent yester- day in Little Rock, where he con- pleted the purchase of supplies for his office here, and within a few days the organization will become ac- tive with many matters, announce ment of which will appear in the lnde- pendent from day to day.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
|B|G ATTENDANCE
 IN SCHOOLS HERE
Besides Local Enrolment, There Are Many From Other Points In New
 port Schools.

That Newport as an educational center is growing greatly in public favor is attested by the fact that there were more students enrolled here yesterday than at any previous opening day of school. The total en- rollment, including the Walnut street school, East Newport and the colored school, was 660 yesterday morning, and this number will be added to from day to day.
 There were 450 students to report at the Walnut street school, eighty on the East Side and 130 at the negro school.
 Additional proof that our schools are high in public regard comes from the fact that a great many of the stu dents this year come from other towns, in many instances the families moving to Newport in order to give their children the educational advan- tages here. This does not only speak well for Newport, but reflects credit upon Superintendent Williams, who has given the Newport schools the benefit of his splendid executive abil- ity, the board of trustees who have been untiring in efforts to perform their duties, and the patrons who have exhibited interest.
 The coming school year is indeed promising.
 The value of the cooperation that should come from the parent of the student cannot be over-estimated Nothing so encourages the teacher than the knowledge that this coop eration is forthcoming. Frequent visits to the school room by the pa tran means much to both the pupil and the faculty, and there should be nc little exercise of this spirit during the present year.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
WAS IN COMPANY
 WITH 1. SIMMONS
Beedeville Soldier Writes That Lon Simmons Was One Of Eleven
 Who Didn't Return.

For several days report has been current that Lon Simmons, son of Ben F. Simmons of Tupelo, who was reported missing in action in France a few weeks ago, had been captured. After an investigation, the Independ- ent finds that no direct word has been received of the whereabouts of young Simmons by his relatives. Weint Beede of Beedeville recently had a letter from his son, who was in the same company with Simmons, in which he stated that he believed Lon had been made prisoner, from which report the rumor that he had been made prisoner gained circulation. Young Beede stated that the enemy was about to outflank his company, when the captain gave oders for them to lay on the ground, crawl certain distance and then run. Beede said a portion of the men misunderstood the order, and eleven of them failed to reach safety, young Simmons being one of the number.
 It is probable that the boy has been made prisoner, but his relatives and friends still hope that he found his way into friendly camp, and that he will yet be reported safe.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
WOUNDED, HAD
 ID QUIT ARMY James McQuistion Of GassvilIe le@ Wounded In Arm and Leg And
 Returns to His Home.

Wounded in the arm with a bayo~ net and shot in the leg by the Ger mans, James McQuistion of Gassville, Baxter county, has been discharged from the United States army, a1ld spent last night in Newport while ell route to his home, calling at the Indes pendent office while here. MT. Me- Quistion's father was formerly i1a the newspaper business at Cotter'
 McQuistion joined the army thlr- teen months ago and saw much ser vice at the front. He says he had the| satisfaction of bagging goodly num- Der of huns before they put him out of service. The wound in the leg VIII cause MT. McQuistion to limp for| the rest of hs life. He is 38 years of age.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
ALLIED FORCES ( IN MACEDONIA
 TAKE 5000 MEN AND ADVANCE ON TWELVE
 MILE FRONT. Perahing's Army Is Standing Before the Fortress of Metz and Will Net Give the Enemy Time In Which
 To Recuperate. 
BRITISH AND FRENCH GAIN.
Associated Press Summary.)

Associated Press Summary.)
 Allied forces in Macedonia are con- tinuing their offensive against the Bulgarians with great success, having taken important positions, while the pressure against the Germans on the western front shows no signs of abat- ing
 In the region of Metz the eneray is reported to be burning towns in the valley of Moselle, probably in prepar- ation for retirement to the Hinder burg line.
 The allied movement in Macedonia apparently is aimed at clearing Var dar valley and threatening the cap lure of Prilep, an important railway junction. More than 5000 prisoners and 24 guns have been taken in ar advance on twelve-m mile front.
 Pershing's army is standing before the fortress of Metz and has straight. ened its lines across the base of the St. Mihiel salient and is not expected to give the enemy much time in whicf to recuperate before delivering new blow.
 The British and French are carry ing out successful local engagements from Ypres to Rheims.
 Great enemy activity is reported 1T Vosges south of the St. Mihiel sa iient, where he evidently expects tbs Americans to deliver an attack.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
|s KILLED BY
 FALLING TREE J. w. Hickman Dies Instantly On Is- land When Struck Monday By
 Tree He Was Telling.

J. w. Hickman, young man em- ployed in the work of cutting timber on the farm of Robert Laird which is located on the Island, few miles southeast of town, was killed instant ly Monday afternoon at 2:30 when tree he was cutting struck him. One white man and three negroes were with Hickman at the time of his death.
 Hickman is survived by his wife.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
! CONGRESS ASKED FOR MORE MONEY
 FOR ARMY PROGRAM
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. l7.-The war department today asked congress to provide $7,347, ,727, ,OO0, in addition to previous estimates, for carrying out the enlarged American military pro gram during the coming year.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

Washington, Sept. 16.-The United States, as was fully expected, has un- conditionally rejected Germany's peace feeler In doing so, the govern ment has spoken for all the co-bellig- erents.
 Almost immediately after receiving the Austrian governments note from the minister to Sweden, MT. Ekengren, Secretary Lansing tonight issued this formal statement:
 q am authorized by the president to state that the following will be the reply of this government to the Aus tro- Hungarian note proposing an un' official conference of belligerents:
 "The government of the United States feels that there is only one re- ply which it can make to the sugges- tion of the imperial Austro-Hunga- rian government. It has repeatedly and with entire candor stated the terms upon which the United States would consider peace and can ana will entertain no prposal for a confer ence upon matter concerning whlcf ! it has made it's position and purpose so plain.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
ONE SOUTHERNER IS
 IN LIST OF PRISON FRS HELD IN GERMAN
(By The Associated Press.>

Washington, Sept. 1.-The names of eighty-three American soldiers who are held prisoners in Germany were announced by the war depart ment today. The only southerner in the list was Alexander M. Roberts, lieutenant-aviator, whose home is at Gulfport, Miss.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
fBy The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 17.-Serbian and French troops continued their offen- sive in Maceoonia and have progress ed more than five miles, says the Ser bian official statement received here. An important series of ridges were occupied.
 The allies are moving forward on twelve-mile front. More than three thousand prisoners and twenty-four guns have been captured. The vll- Iage of Gfadeshnitsa, twenty miles east of Monastir, was taken. One Jugo- -Slav division, fighting with the allies, has reached Keziak, the most important position in the region ot the offensive. Allied casualties are light.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
LATE WIRE BRIEFS
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. F. The senate military committee today by 2 vote of Il to 2 ordered favorable repoxt on the bill providing for the estab- fishing of department of aeronau- tics.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

"Dash, determination and daring also efficiency'-That's what our boys at the front are doing. Keep 'em going! War Savings is a message to the kaiser that will "get over" :.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
(Bv The Associated Press.

Joplin, Mo, Sept 17-Traffic on the Missouri & North Arkansas railroad has been at a standstill for thirty -six hours as a result of the strike of 120 shopmen at Harrison, Ark. The men demand wage increases.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
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(By The Associated Press.

IDy IC z1ooUCIUuC0 1 ICSSsy 7Ez7 77.57
 With the American Army on the Lorraine Front, Sept. 17American and allied aviators carried out exten- sive bombing raids on Bayonville, Frescaty, Lesablon and Metz this af- ternoon. One American plane shot down German balloon near Preny.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
MURDERS CROW
 IN PETR0GRAD Total of SIP Persons Executed in Week, and Persons Of Rank
 re Placed In Prison.
(By The Associated Press.) )

Stockholm, Sept. 17.-Wholesale executions are increasing in Petro- grad, according to private telegrams received by way of Helsingfors. Dur ing the past week SIP persons were executed. All persons of rank and councillors of state were imprisoned regardless of political views.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
(Rv The Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. IT. Provisions for war revenue bill levying feder- al income taxes on future issues of state, county and municipal bond2' were approved today by the houSe:
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
AMERICANS RAID
 GERMAN TOWNS One American Airplane Shoots Down German Balloon While Carrying
 Out Bombing Raid.
TAKE HUN OFFICERS. , 2 Co 3 Q . Q . co Q Q . Q Q

With the American Forces in Lorraine, Sept. 17.An Amer ican patrol, in a raid this morning in the general region of Havmont, captured 5 nom commissioned officers and killed seven others.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
(Bv The Associated Press. ]

Paris, Sept. IT, Six were killed and fifteen wounded in Sunday nights air raid over Paris, according
 to lists given the newspapers today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
(Bv The Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 17.Pershing's s communique for Monday reports local combats in which prisoners were tak- en and an increase of artillery and av- iation artillery in the St. Miriel ssc~ tor. .,'I
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
fBy The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 17.-Last night wit messed further closing in of the Brit ish lines northwest of St. Quentin. General Haig reports progress in this area in the direction of Leverguser.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
(By The Associated Press.

Birmingham, Alabama, Sept. 17.-
 Three were killed and several injure ] in an explosion at the plant Of tho
 Aetna Explosives Co. today
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

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Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

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Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

The government needs your money; ou need the stamps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17
SENATE BACKS
 UP PRESIDENT
Gives Wilson Unqualified Endorse ment For Refusing to Accept
 Austria's Proposal.
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 Washington, Sept. 17.-Unquallfled endorsement of President Wilson's rejection of Austria's proposal for secret binding peace discussions was given in the senate today by Senator Lodge republican floor lead er
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-17

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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-24

DR.. Thomas made professional
visit to the Farm school Tuesday.
Sheriff Mclaughlin returned OF
his home yesterday after spending
several days at the court house this
week completing the work of CLASH
flying registered men under the jur-
isdiction of the Local Board for
Sioux county.
Mrs. Allister Colvillc went to
Pollock last Friday where she was
called on account Of the illness of
her mother. Mr.. Colville took her
to the Farm school but was unable
to cross the river with his car on
account of high water. She got a.
cross safely Saturday morning, how
ever.
DIR. Thomas came down from
Solen Saturday to look after num-
Der Of patients at the Agency hos
pital. Owing to the absence of the
regular physician Mrs. Picard, the
head nurse in charge, has been
having her hands full taking care of
a large number Of patients. .,,,.. 40.
A. o. Schimansky came down
from Solen Monday to be present at
the annual meeting Tuesday of the
stockholders of the First State Bank,
Of which he is vice-president. He
was accompanied by George Wetch
and Raphael Braxmaier who came
down to lease some Indian land for
farming and grazing purposes.
During the year ending 1917 the
freight receipts at the Solen depot
exceeded that of any town on the
NIandan-Mott line of the N. P.
railway, states A. O. Schimansky.
In addition to the large amount of
grain shipped, the Stiles Cattle Co.,
contributed largely by cattle ship.
ments to establish the record.
T. j. Reedy is in receipt Of a let
ter from Camp Greene, North Car
DINA, conveying the news of the
illness of his son, Lieut.. T.. G..
Reedy of the Medical Officers Re-
serve, who has been sick for five
weeks with pneumonia. His wife
is at present with him and his
speedy recovery is now looked for
ward to.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-01-24
Local Happenings

u. w: Hokanson is frolllng
agent at Fort Yates. !
Mrs. Ed. Armstrong Of Trail City,
was Fort Yates visitor TueAay.
PIANOS-Tuned and repaired.
Call on or write J. c. Bainses, sFort
Yates, N. D. 7
Mrs. Jesse Graybear is oM the
sick list and receiving treatment at
the hospital.
Born yesterday to Mrs. and Mr..
Casper Burgad a son. He weighs 8
pounds and all is we'll.
Chester Giles was over from Self
ridge several days last week on bus
mess at the Agency.
Robert Higheagle and Francis
Bullhead were up from Bullhead on
business with Supt. Hitch yesterday
Joe Schwaltz of Strasburg, was
Fort Yates visitor Saturday and
Sunday at the Casper Burgad home.
There was a dance at the Agency
hall last Thursday night which drew
a fair crowd, considering the wealth.
er.
Louis Santee was over from his
home in Porcupine district, on bus
mess at the Agency the first of the
week.
Mike Nagel Of Shields, was in the
city the first Of the week on his way
over the river for a visit with rela-
tives.
Jack Carignan, Jr., was sick last
week, and dufing his illness Mr..
Carignan, Sr., was in charge of the
. postoffice.
\ Andy Raven accompanied Geo.
Hammond to Fort Rice, Saturday,
and will visit there for while with
j his partner Chas. Boche.
Frank Fiske and Mrs. Schoenhut
went to Cannonball Saturday to
furnish music for the Red Cross
dance held there that evening.
Jake Jordan took them up with his
automobile.
Knute copeland of Wallace, S.
D., who registered under the draft
act in Sioux county, was Fort
Yates visitor Saturday on business
with the Local Board.
Jake Klautt of Linton, who re-
Gently bought the Jack Silk place
across the state line south of Fort
Yates, was in the city Saturday on
his way back to Linton.
Geo. G. Jewett, the popular Nc
Laughlin Ford dealer, was in the
city Tuesday, bring up ]. H. Cor
ken Of Mobridge, who had some
business to transact at the Agency.
! j. r. Haney, who was up from
. the Stiles cattle feeding grounds on
the river bottom below Fort Yates
Saturday, stated that the stock was
doing fine and that they just began
feeding hay last week.
Thos. Coon of Linton and James
King, who lives on the east side of
the river on Beaver creek were Fort
Yates visitors Saturday. Mr.. King
was the successful bidder on a choice
tract Of Indian land.
Mrs. j. M. Carignan returned
last Thursday from visit at Bis.
marck. She came to Cannonbal
Monday and was obliged to remain
there until Thursday on account o.
the storm and bad road.
The Hartung Land Company o.
y Mclaughlin, South Dakota, buy
= and sell decided Indian lands. Wher
you get your patent give them {
chance to bid on it. They pa,
spot cash. adv. If.
Ben Loneman was up from Wax
pala last week on business and Wis
iting with relatives, making thu
trip with his Overland car. Will,
in town he had his name placed OF
the Pioneer list.
j. r. Haney was up from tn
Stiles Cattle Company camp on tn
Blackfoot bottom to visit Mrs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-01
Special Staff Dispatch.

WASHINGTON. July G. 49, The
next state TO vote on the federal
prohibition amendment will he
Louisiana. where the legislature
meets this month. This is one OF
the IS wet" states which have yet
Ia vote.
Prohibition workers here say that
only four more wet" states are
needed. Already five wet states have
voted for the amendment. with ak
dry states. making II states on rec
ord for nation wide prohibition. In
all, there are 81 states which have
passed state prohibition laws. 81 OF
them stu have to vote on the amend
ment.
Dry leaders believe these 81 will
vote Eyes" which added TO the II
leaves the amendment four states
short OF adoption. These four must
be gained from the so-called wet
column,
Antl.amcndment workers claim
that some of the dry states VIII
vote against national prohibition and
already in one. Alabama. warm
Nnils~.IlfilufiifilA iihAN - t'AAN 49, -
Senator Underwood
The Georgia legislature meets In
June. The state now is dry. In
diana, which recently went dry. ~
expected 20 call special session OF
the Legislature to vote on the ratift
cation. New York * the only state
which has voted 20 refer the amend
ment TO popular referendum.
Flor!dn and Tennessee may be the
last states to vote as they have con.
atitutional provisions prohibiting the
ratification OF an amendment by n
legislature elected before the amend.
ment was submitted.
Thirtyfive state legislatures viii
meet next January. and until then
the fate OF the federal amendment
will not be settled.
The dry states which have voted
for ratification are; Mississippi.
Montana. North Dakota, South ia.
kota. South Carolina ana Viz
cinia--G
Wet states voting for the amend
ment. Delaware. Kentucky. Mary
land, Texas tvotcd also 10 make
state dry) and Massachusetts,.
Dry states which will vote: Wash,
ington. oregon, Idaho, Utah. Ari.
iona, Colorado. New Mexico. Ne
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-01
HOUSING PLAN
TO Be TAKEN UP
WITH SCnWAB

whether or not the United States
government, will invest 81 500. 900 in
houses for shipyard workers and
men engaged In Industrial activities
in Seattle may be decided whom
Chamber OF Commerce executives
confer with Charles NJ. Sehwab. gen.
crll manager OF tho shipping board.
on his arrival In Seattle. between
July 10 and ~
Efforts TO bring about government
intervention to solve the high rent
and housing problems may result In
the shipping board assuming charge
Of the situation. with government
authorization and backing
Seattle realty men visited the
Chamber of Commerce rooms Satur.
day. In an effort to learn just how
serious tho situation H. On. man
owner 81 $50 lots in Seattle. wanted
20 know what disposal he could
make Of them 10 case the govern
mcnt started building.
The original government plan In.
cludes the purchase Of real oAta,s
and the building 81 houses with ma.
teriai obtained at far cheaper prices
than private concerns could obtain.
Tho government, IL on n wholesale
basis. with which tho private proper.
~ owner could not hor- TO compete.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-01
MARCH SHOWS
SATISFACTION
IN weekly TALK

uen. Mnrch's weekly talk today NJ
Washington, u. G., can he summar
tied thus.
The activities OF the United states
have been 80 completely reviewed hy
the secretary OF war during tho past
week there ls nothing 90 be added.
The situation along the western
front has developed 80 that the al.
lies are nibbling ut tho Teuton'H line
with complete success 80 far.
The most successful OF these from
the American standpoint was the
drive against vaux "a well planned
American action.
The Ninth and sard furnished the
infantry portion. while the Twelfth.
sixteenth and Seventeenth field ar
tillery supported the attack. The po-
Htions have been consolidated ana
all efforts of the Germans To win
back terrain have failed.
on tho Italian front. the situation
Is one OF complete occupation OF the
south bank of tho Piavc except for
one small sector three and half
miles by one ana n half miles IN cx'
tent Grirolera.
This means that tho Italians have
made successful advance over a
nine mile front. taking all but that
small delta.
IL il perfectly evident tat the de
lay along the west front is pr, para.
tory to an assault by tao German
high command In force. Tho Ger.
/. IL. L. Nl..ar