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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

the government has no idea Of dump
ing hundreds Of thousands Of men back
into the United States after they
have had nothing to do but loaf for
months. To do this would be to Gre
ate very unhealthy social and indus
trial condition in our own country.
There are drills and discipline and,
for many, the work of helping to put
France on her feet again. At the
same time, the men have more lei
sure and more chances to buy things
than they. had before.
One Of the most important things
the Y. NJ C. A. expects to do during
the demobiliZation period is to enter
into active competition with the
French wine shops. No, the Red Tri-
angle is not going into the saloon busi-
ness 1t is planning to fight alcohol
with sugar. According to medical ex
perts, this is the best kind of amniu
milton to use in a battle against the
more or less weH-known Demon
Heavy drinkers don't care for sugar
and heavy consumers of sweets usu
ally pass up the booze So by ply
ing the soldiers with candy, chocolate
chewing gum and cookies. the Y. M
c. A. expects to reduce the consumD
tion Of alcohol very materially.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
BIG CHRISTMAS FOR
OUR SOLDIER BOYS
France Will Long Remember the
Holiday Season of 1918

Paris, Dec. 23.-An American
Christmas for American soldiers and
for French children, is the great
peditionary force. aided by the Y. M.
c.. A. Thousands of tinseled trees
decked with presents have been dis
tributed in readiness for the day,
thousands of red Santa Claus cos
tunes with accompanying white
whiskers, have been provided. and
thousands of Christmas entertain.
ments have been prepared for presen-
tation on Christmas eve in the Red
Triangle huts, "his home over there" /"
The Americans have shown the
French what they can do in the way
of fighting, and now will present their
peculiar ideas in the way of celebrat-
ing the day of universal good will,
the birthday of the Prince of Peace.
Last December, when there were less
than 100000 American soldiers in
France, and these mostly busted
training for the great knockout which
they delivered to militarism this
summer, the boys in khaki and the
"Y" workers managed to show a
small sample Of the American Christ
mas idea to the French. This year the
100000 Americans here will import
Americas Yuletide bodily and set it
down on the sacred soil of France,
where the people have learned to ex-
pect the Yanks to do everything on
the grand scale.
The celebration will divide into two
parts, the Christmas for the Ameri-
can boys so far from their own fire.
sides, and the gift day for the
youngsters of France. so long denied
! real observation of their beloved
Noel.
To each of the 100000 soldiers in
the American expeditionary force
the Y. M. c. A. will present Christ
mas box containing two bars of choc-
olate, package of cream candy, two
packages of cigarettes and a tin of
tobacco. In addition, each man will
receive a Christmas card.
The Red Triangle organization has
arranged for the Christmas eve en-.
tertainments in the "Y" huts, 1900 in
! number, as well as in the 1900 Vobers
|. du Soldat maintained with the
French army. A comedy sketch writ
ten exclusively for the American SOL
diers in France, has been in the
course of secret rehearsal for weeks
and will be given the greatest pre-
mier in theatrical history hundreds
of "first nights" simultaneously or
the night of the oath, with hundreds
of original casts. The entertainment
department of the Y. M. c. A. sent
out the dramatic coaches who re-
hearsed the soidier-actors in their
parts and furnished the necessary
costumes and makeup.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
FROM CALIFORNIA
Are Likely to Fly at any Minute
Over Ocala

Jacksonville, Dec. 23.-What is
claimed to be the first air squadron
ever to cross the continent reached
Jacksonville yesterday from Rock
well field, San Diego, CAL, in four
airplanes. The party was headed by
Major Albert d. Smith, who was ac-
companied by Major James H. Nc
Kee, surgeon; Lieuts. Worthington,
Pyle, Evans and McLain and Ser
geants Blanton and Lewis.
The party report that they were
thirty-eight actual hours flying time
between the two points. After a short
stay. here, they will proceed to Dorr
field, near Arcadia, and later fly to
Washington. The squadron is mark
ing off proposed air mail routes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
SOFTEST Of SNAPS
FOR SMUGG[tRS
CUSTOM HOUSES IN THE AIR
CAN'T HEAD OFF AVIATORS
WITH CONTRABAND
(Associated Press)

Paris, Dec. 23.-Representatives. of
several allied powers and the United
States will hold a conference in Paris
early in the new year in connection
with the future of international
aerial navigation, the Echo De Paris
states. The conference will study
questions on how to prevent airplanes
of different nationalities crossing the
customs barriers and other matters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
BRANTLEY BEARS THE
MARK OF BATTLE

Floyd Brantley arrived home this
morning. Brantley is one of our
Company A boys, the first to return
from France. He was transferred to
the 168th Infantry, and saw his first
service in the Toul sector. and later
with the 42nd division at Chateau
Thierry. In this last battle he re-
ceived a severe wound. He is look
ing well however. His regiment came
over on the transport Won Steuben
and is at Camp Wheeler for demobili-
zation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
HOSPITAL CoULDT HOLD HIM

Mrs. w. H. jackson of Tampa,
formerly Miss Lutte Mote Hans
borough, niece of Mrs. William
Hooker and Mrs. L. w. Duval of this
city, has received the following letter
from her husband, Lieut.. w. Fl. jack
son, now with the American Expedi-
tionary Force. In it he tells of some
of his experiences on the Verdun
front during the last big push:
Right Out of the Hospital
"After three weeks in the hospital
with pneumonia. returned to the
company just in time to get into ac-
ton on the 9th of November. All of
my baggage had been lost so when
joined my company to go into, action
/ had nothing but my best suit of
clothes and Sam Brown" belt. /,
didn't take me long to get pack,
rifle and bayonet from dead sol
dier; there were plenty to be had.
"The mail orderly had all of your
letters for me rolled in his pocket. 1t
lis against orders to carry letters of
any kind into an assault, but he
thought he could give them to me be-
fore we started. However, he could
not, and went over the top with them
and was gassed or captared-we have
not heard which-so probably Ger
man intelligence officer had the priv
ilege of reading your letters. l hope
you tcussed out the Hun
"My last pair of glasses had been
broken. / smashed them diving into
shell holes. 1t isn't much pleasure to
dive into a hole filled with ice water
and filth and stick ones head right
down into the bottom, but that is ex-
actly what we all have to do some
times, and then when you stick up
your head to get breath of air you
find that the gas has settled in TIE
hole and you have to hold your
breath awhile longer to put on your
gas mask.
Fighting did not stop until II a.
m. on November IL, and then W.
crawIed out of our dugouts and
trenches, built fires and went to sleep
To my surprise there was no cele-
bration on our sector. but at night
the boches had a celebration. They
set off all their flares and rockets
and their lines looked like a Fourth
iof July celebration. The thing
hated most was that many. of our
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
EXCELLENT WORK OF
FRENCH ENGINEERS
BEAT CAESARS RECORD MANY
DAYS IN BUILDING A
RHINE BRIDGE
ASSOCIATED Press)

Mayence, Sunday, Dec. 22.-The
French threw pontoon bridge across
the Rhine at Nierstein Friday. The
bridge, which is over one thousand
feet long, was Quilt in FIVE hours.
SEND SUPPLIES UP THE SHELDT
Brussels, Dec. 23.-It is reported
here that Holland has been informed
by Great Britain of her intention to
send supplies to the British army of
occupation in Germany by way of the
River Scheldt, in Dutch Limburg.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
WILSON WINDING
UP HIS WORK
Problem of Feeding Liberated Ma
tions of Europe in Fair Way
of Being Solved

Paris, Dec. 23.-(By the Associat-
led Press. president Wilson's con-
ferences today and tomorrow will
virtually complete the preliminaries
he expected to dispose of before go
ing to England. They probably will
lay the principal groundwork for the
actual peace conference. President
Wilson considers the most pressing
of all the problems before the En-
tente nations, that of supplying food
to the starving peoples of liberated
countries, is in a fair way toward be-
ing solved.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
FOR GIFTS IN IVORY

If you have in mind making pres
ent of Ivory Goods you are sure to
find just what you want in our stock,
as it includes about every article
made up Of this material. A few sug-
gestions: Complete Toilet Sets, Mill
tary Sets, Picture Easels for the desk,
Manicure Sets, Clothes Brushes, Hat
Brushes, Clocks, Perfume and Pin
Cushion Sets. etc. THE BOOK SHOP,
Main street, Ocala. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
BAvARIANs SHORT OF COAL

Munich, Dec. 23.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. All Bavarian indus
tries employing more than ten per-
sons have been ordered to shut down
from Dec. 23rd to January End, for
the purpose of saving coal. The work
ers will receive 80 per cent. of their
usual wages.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

COME IN AND MAKE YOUR
SELECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS FROM OUR LARGE
STOCK OF SILVERWARE, CUT
GLASS AND OTHER NEW NOV
ELITES JUST IN. BURNETT, THE
JEWELER. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
TODAY

"Today" is so sacred
And full of joy to me,
I should not be worried
With thoughts of "Yestefday."
Today" tho it may be
Filled with heartfelt sorrow,
Is not a certain index
Of the day-"Tomorrow."
M. M. L.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
GERMANY'S GIBRALTAR
At Least Two Ocala Boys Probably
Among Its Present
Occupants

Coblenz, Friday, Dec. 20.-The
German fortress of Ehrepbreitstein
sometimes called the GibraAtar of the
Rhine, on the opposite bank of the
river from Coblenz. was occupied by
American troops today. The COM
mander of the American forces is
Col. Robert Boyers, a West Poin,
graduate of 1903.
The fortress, which is situated on
rocky promontory 400 feet above
the river and occupies more than 100
acres, will accommodate thousands of
men. 1t will be used for the present
as the regimental headquarters of
the First Pioneer Infantry and two
battalions of Pioneers.
Marion Bray and Laurie Benjamin.
of Ocala, are probably either in the
garrison of Ehrenbreitstein, or are in
it's immediate vicinity. They left
Ocala with Company A, but were
transferred to the First Pioneer regi-
ment and went over in July. The
pioneer regiments are made up OF
picked men, and this one was in the
big push thru the Argonne. 1t was
considerable honor to assign it to
the garrison of this great castle,
which was founded before the cru
sades, and since the addition of mod
ern forifcations has been known as
the Gibraltar of Germany
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
PUTTING AN END
TO P|RAT|NG
SUPREME COURT DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
AND AGAINST .INTERNATION-
AL NEWS SERVICE.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 23.-Injunctions
granted the Associated Press to stop
pirating of news by the Information.
al News Service were sustained to-
day by the supreme court of the
United States. AS between rival
news gathering organizations, JUS
tice Pitney held there is quasi prop
erty interest in uncopyrighted news.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
INTERNATIONAL IS UNCLEAN

Justice Pitney said there was moth
ing in the record showing that the
Associated Press was in the position
of having "unclean hands," The court
declared the processes used by the
international in taking Associated
Press news amounted to an "unau-
thorized interference with the normal
operation of the complainant's>le >legiti-
mate business"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
A WHITE CHRISTMAS
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 23.-The possi-
bility of snow for Christmas eve waA
indicated today by the weather bu-
reau, which said that Tennessee and
the northern part of Mississippi
would have rain and snow Tuesday.
Colder weather is indicated for the
South Atlantic states tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
HAS IMPROVED
IN SAVANNAH
(Associated Press)

(AssOciated Press)
Atlanta, Dec. 23.-Martial law has
ben declared in Savannah, where
there was disorder Saturday night in
connection with the street car men
leaving their work. according to an
announcement from the governors
Office. Reports from Savannah today
say the situation is quiet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
LIMITED APPLICATION

In its first Interpretation of the La
Toilette seamen's act, the supreme
court declared as constitutional the
sections regulating payment of wages
of seamen, but limiting it's applica-
tion to foreign vessels only while
they are in American waters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
ASSOCIATED Press)

Zurich, Dec. 23.-The Ebert gov
ernment in Berlin is reported to be
faced with another crisis through the
resignation of minority members of
the cabinet Political circles have
been agitated by rumor that Gen
eral Groener, the successor of Gen.
Ludendorff, has threatened to seize
Berlin with troops that remained
faithful if order is not re-established
shortly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
PAINT UP!

This is the time of year to bright
en- up your premises. We are in posi-
ton to give your attractive figures
for interior and extenior decorations.
If SWAIN SIGN SYSTEM.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

The most complete line of BABY
CAPS in Ocala is now on display and
the prices are extremely reasonable.
Style Hat Shop, M. & C. Bank build
ing. LIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

The most complete line of proprie-
tary remedies in Central Florida is
always to be found here. Tydings &
Co., druggists. Phone 80. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Commercial Bank of
Ocala will be held at the Office of
said bank, in Ocala, Florida, ON the
7th day of January, 1919, at 10
such other business as may legally
come before the said meeting.
23-tf Roger Dodd, Cashier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
ALLIES MAY OBJECT

Zurich, Dec. 23.-General Won Hin
denburg, according to reports from
Germany, has concentrated a large
force of soldiers in Posen, German
Poland
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

Our exclusive line of Holiday Greet
ing Cards now on sale. A. e. Gerig,
yHE SPECIALITY SHOP. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

Drop in and examine our stock of
Holiday Perfumes. Gerig's Drug
Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

A NICE LINE OF JEWELRYl
FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADEI
JUST ARRIVED AT BURNETT'S. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

Il A NICE LINE OF JEWELRY
FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE
JUST ARRIVED AT BURNETT'S. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
BOMBING PLANES FOR
SOUTHERN FIELD
ASSOCIATED Press)

Albany, Ga, Dec. 23.-Fifty-twu
DeHaviland bombing airplanes arriv,
ed at Southern field, Americus, Ca,
today for the use of flying students.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23

Nothing nicer than a Kodak for a
Christmas present. Gerig sells them. =
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS

Our store will be closed all day on
December 25th.
20-3t Marion Hardware Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
LET DOWN ON LUxURIEs

In disposing of amendments to tn.
war revenue bill with a view of pas
sage before adjournment today. the
Senate eliminated the 20 per cent tax
on so-called Injuries, such as costly
clothes, shoes and other articles of
woar
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
PRESIDENT PROBABLY THINKS
THERE is ALREADY ENOUGH
MARINE ARCHITECTURE IN
DAVY JONES' LOCKER.
GREASER JOURNALS DISAGREE
ASSOCIATED Press)

Ambassador Fletcher advised the
state department today that Ell Pueb-
10, the government organ, denied
that Won Eckhardt, the German min
lister to Mexico, has been recalled.
Other Mexican papers, however, say
his mission to Mexico has terminated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-23
ANOTHER sHIPLoAD ON THE

1t was announced today that the
transport Rhyndam with about 5000
officers and men sailed from France
December 10Th.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-03-15
NO SPRING SHOOTING.
The Federal Law Prohibits the Sheet.
ing Of Migratory Birds IN the
Spring.

Almost every day for the past few
months there has been inquiry made
BY spoYtsmen relative to the Federal
game law, which prohibits spring
shooting, and which Ia now in force.
Although a supreme court decision
must be had before II will be known
II Il Is, valid or not.
In response 10 an inquiry the Unit
ed States Department Of Agriculture,
which Is in charge Of game protection,
sent the following answer relative to
drcks and other migratory birds. Ev-
cry local sportsman may now form
his own conclusion. The Information
reads:
"The last day of the open season for
hunting migratory game birds under
the federal regulations was January
81. and Il IL now unlawful TO capture
or kill migratory game birds anywhere
in the United States.
There Ia a widespread demand for
the enforcement Of the present game
protective laws, and the department Ia
Of the opinion that . continuance Of
these laws will insure not only the
safety Of the breeding stock now hel,
in reserve, but will guarantee u
sportsmen the perpetuation Of theil
shooting opportunities.
"State game commissioners ant
sportsmen In nearly every state repor
that more wildfowl were killed durins
the open season Just CLOSED than u
any season for many year,, and th,
Increase In the number Of birds II nj
tributed TO the abolition Of sprins
shooting under the operation Of III
lmigratory-bird regulations.
"The law already has been very ben
eficial 70 sportsmen and as food pro
tective measure, and under the contin
uance Of existing protection, there u
crcasine supply Of wild fowl which
will greatly improve shooting condi
tons In the years TO come"
The department appeals TO the pa
triotism and true sportmanship Of al
persons TO cooperate with u In the en-
forcement Of the federal law for The
protection Of migratory birds, espcc
tally at this time when the problem Of
conserving the food supply IL taxing
the ingenuity Of the world. II In graf
flying TO know that the majority o.
sportsmen have observed the feders
regulations and this fact has contrib
uted largely TO the successful result,
accomplished. A sense Of patrioti'
duty should impcl everyone 10 con
serve the NATURAL food asset, thus per
pct,,ating the species and incrcasin,
the supply for the benefit Of all tn
people.
The department has planned 10 In
II crease greatly its force OF wardcns
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-03-15
War Savings Stamps.

Treasury receipts from the sale OF
War Savings Stamps are running ai
the rate Of sil 100000 a week. Saw.
ings bank deposits In the last few
years have been increasing at the rate
Of 100000 a business day. Treasury
receipts show the American people-ar
putting their small savings at the ser
vice Of the nation through War Saw.
ings Stamps at q rate far In excess VI
pre-War Savings bank accumulations
Two billion dollars Of War Savings
securities will be issued. II these are
all sold this year the treasury will re.
ceive about 81 $3.50. 000, 900, and mt the
end Of five years the government will
repay the loan together with $500 ,000,-
600 In interest.
Whether rich or poor, no better IN.
vestment can be made than to buy
War Savings Stamps.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-03-15
A Beautiful Sight.

The appearance Of the northern
lights-surora borealis-on Thursday
night Of last week. about 8 o'clock,
March Z, caused numerous inquiries
as TO the nature Of the illumination.
Many thought II TO be the reflection
from prairie fires, burning stalk fields,
and some even thought II came from
the barage fire from the American hr-
ing line over In France. But 1t wasn't
either Of these.
The display was an unusually beau.
tiful one, extending entirely from thu
eastern TO the western horizon. Thl
northern lights are Of electrical origin
Superstitious people always believe thu
appearance Of these lights IL q "siSur
that something 10 going to happen,
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-03-15
Prices Higher In l778.

You. without doubt. ARE complaining
Of the high cost Of living. Back In the
days Of the Revolution Abigail Adams
was doing the same thing. Here arc
some prices quoted from a letter she
wrote her husband, the second presi.
dent o fthe United States, given Out
recently by the state food administra'
ton.
Meat, 81 TO SO n pound.
Corn. S2b a bushel.
Rye. $50 n bushel.
Molasses, Sl2 n gallon.
Flour. $50 hundred weight.
Cider. $40 q barrel.
Cheese, SO q pound.
Butter, So q pound.
Sugar. So n pound.
This was Abigail's list In 1915. In
1870 sugar rose TO 81 a pound, and tea
the same. In 1850 butter sold for 81.
a pound and tea for $40.
Such were the nyices In revolutions
AIRY times when wewerc trying TO car
ry on war and feed only ourselves
ut the same time.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-03-15
All Americans Can Serve.

Every man, woman and child In this
country, who wants 70 serve the coun-
try, can serve II and serve II In . very
simple and effective way. That SER
vice Ii to lend your money TO the gov
ernment Every Is cents loaned to
the government IL q help at this time
and practically every MINI woman and
child, by making some trifling sacri-
fice, some denial Of pleasure, or Civ
ing up some indulgence, can render
the government that support
Every Is cents will do something
to help . wounded American soldier,
wounded fighting for the American
people and American liberty. Every
cent loaned the government contrib.
utes something Tor the safety and
strength and success 0f our Golden
and sailors, equipping them, maintain
ing them, clothing them, feeding than
and giving them artillery and amuni.
|tion and all things needed for thall
efficiency and triumph.
The secretary Of the treasury pgyl
this QUESTION 10 befove every Ameri'
|can; "Are you willing 10 hslp. ~
6ghtin4 msn Of our nation, md 4
| hSlpin9 them b help ourselv0f An
! yuv,W1ling IN hslplaG them end. hep
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