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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
zinc pestroxs Barn

A barn on the farm near Mel.
bourne where Arthur Flora now
lives. burned Saturday. destroying
some hay. straw and harness.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
Will Be President Wilson's Reply to
Peace Notes.
(By Carl d. Groat.)


Washington, Oct. president Will
sons reply to the Tenton peace offer
will be refusal according to strong
indications from high government
authority today.
This authority who predicted the re-
lection of the latest Austrian peace
note said he assumed the answer
would be rejection"
The state department declined to
officially comment on the peace move
situation. It was officially noted that
the Swedish minister had delivered
the Austrian note.
Notes Are Delivered.
The Swiss minister also delivered
Prince Max's note pleading for peace
conferences to President Wilson.
The Swedish minister had to see
the President at the White House bu
this 1t was understood from both thu
Swedish and American sources, deal
with an entirely different topic aside
from the latest Teuton peace note.
Apparently the only matter unde
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
At Least 100 Dead.

TWO ambulance loads Of injured
have arrived here and the victims
taken TO the city hospital. They
brought with them reports that more
than 100 workmen are believed to
have been killed in the explosion as
the full night shift was at work at the
time. II is estimated that perhaps as
many as 1000 men were in the build
ing.
After questioning doctors who re-
turned from Morgan with the pa
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10

shook the houses in Brooklyn and
broke exery window at Flatbush.
Houses in many sections of the ex,
plosion were swept from their foun.
dations. Scarcely a window is left
in the buildings at South Amboy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Shells Whistle Through Air.

Great destruction was caused by the
flying shells which went into the air
and whistled through the SURROUNDING
country as their fuses were touched of
by the fire
A civilian talking to a guard is said
TO have been killed instantly when his
head was torn from his shoulders by
one OF these high shells. The guard
was not scratched.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Explosions Continue Today

OF these il was pointed out three
hundred may be classed as hospital
cases. The Red Cross workers and
Motor Corps made THESE estimates.
The explosions continue today. Al
seven a m there was blow which
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Hospitals and Morgues.

Hospitals at Elizabeth. Newark, and
other nearby places rushed medical
and surgical aid to the scene of the
explosion Immediately. One morgue
is said to have received eight bodies
and it was reported that Coast
Guard artillery company has removed
fourteen more from the wreckage Of
one building.
One-half OF the population of South
Amboy fled into Perth Amboy when
the first blast took place, and nearly
all the rest went away.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
$50 Estimated Dead.

Newark, N. J., Oct. 5.-An estimate
of one hundred and thirty-ive dead
in the several explosions at the Gil
lespie Shell Loading Plant, was made
today in an extra edition of the Ne
wark Evening Ledger.
Ninety-four workmen were killed it
was stated, when the first building
was destroyed together with twenty
five firemen of the companys force
and eighteen plant guards who went
in TO fight the flames.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09

mistake for the people Of the
United States, and that is for them
to feel that the end Of the war is
in sight. The allies fought on the
defensive for four years. How
long Germany can fight on the
defensive, when the tide does
turn, if it has not done so already,
is a matter Of impossible con-
lecture.
We must throw ourselves into
this situation with new vigor and
new endeavors. This is a time for
new resolutions and resolves that
will not be shaken in the face Of
what it has cost to beat back the
Hun from the conquered territory
in France.
The best authorities of the
United States say that we must
prepare for a long war. just how
long no one can say. If we shall
work with unity with the admins
tratiOn we must work with the
spirit to endure long and trying
years that may stretch out before
us -News-Scimitar.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09

you from the faces of the boys as
they come marching home. Time
enough vet to set yourself right
with the boys and the Red Cross.
Think it over.
Has your membership expireds
To those who joined the Red Cross
one year ago in July or August
and who failed to join again in the
Christmas membership drive last
December, then your Red Cross
membership has expired, and you
owe one dollar membership fee.
Please Investigate and renew your
membership as soon as convenient.
If you have never joined the Red
Cross we again invite you to do so.
We especially want to thank the
friends from the various portions
of the county who continue to send
their donations. The boys need
our help. Let's hold up our end
while they fight for US.
w. L. NOEL.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
THE AMERICAN BOYS

The heart of every true Ameri.
can should swell with pride when
he reads of the unconquerable
courage shown by the American
boys on the field of battle. Don
Martin, a special correspondent of
the New York Herald, describes
their conduct as the most remark
able courage and determination
shown on battlefield, as they adj
vance in face of fire from the ma.
chine guns of the enemy.
That they would prove brave
and determined no one doubted,
and that they would win was the
confident expectation of every
thoughtful American, and that
they will win is as certain as time.
While all regretted the necessity
of the boys having to make the
sacrifice, yet we have never ques-
toned the justice of the cause or
their ability and willingness to do
their task and do it well.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
FRIDAY. AUGUST 9, 1918

THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
The democratic primary resulted
last week in nominating strong
ticket. While there are those who
would have preferred others and
voted for others aud did all they
Gould to bring about their nomina-
ton, yet it was largely matter
of personal choice. There was
really no issue involving any prin-
eiple between the candidates. They
we're al good strong men and will
b elected ID November and make
Ureditable officers.
The primary failed to attract
any very great interest and the
votes comparatively speaking, was
light. This lack of interest was
due to two things, the war, which
is the paramount question of inter-
est to the American people at this
time, and the further fact that there
was no question of principle in
VolVed.
The candidates nominated will
all be elected, they will make good
officials and it is time now for
politics to be adjourned, and every
body get down to the task of
winning the war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
THE FIFTH YEAR

We are at the beginning of the
fifth year of the war.
Predictions that may be made
now are as likely to be upset as
those that were made in the begin
ming.
Germany said four years ago
France would be conquered in 30
days, Russia in six months and
England in a year.
Germany made the mistake of
overestimating the strength Of mil
itarism, and Understanding the
potential strength of the unframed
and unorganized force of allied
man power.
Every German boast so far has
been shattered. If the Germans
are thinking people they must
begin to appreciate the fact that
they were duped from the Begin
ming.
Victory was never so far from
the grasp of the German as it is
today. Some think it is entirely
out of reach. Whether or not it
is depends upon the people of the
United States.
Surely the beginning of the fifth
year of the war is the most encour-
aging year since the beginning. We
have gone through the shadows.
We are not yet far enough into
the war to know or to even esti-
mate what shall be required of us
before we emerge.
We know only that we shall
come out victorious. 1t is a far
call from the ruthless invasion of
Belgium, and the stamping of
defenseless nations under the iron
heel Of the kiaser, to the dis
orderly retreat of the Germans,
who seem to be headed toward
Berlin, instead Of Paris, which
they said was their goal.
There is but one possibility of
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09

gallsnsry and bravery shown by
our heroes in the face Of battle,
yet our hatred for the nation and
people that made such sacrifice
necessary, viii grow more intense
and our determination to drive
them from the face OF the earth
will become more positive.
Our government should not de-
lay 10 calling into active force our
entire man power and drawing
upon the resources Of the country
for means to equip them for action
and place them where they can do
most efficient service in winning
the war.
This is no time for quibbling
over technicalities or speech max
ing over personal opinions. The
government is responsible for the
conduct OF the war, and it is the
duty of every patriotic American
to respond promptly to every call
and use his every energy in beIp-
ing to meet our eountry's de-
mands.
The man who is refusing to do
his part to help in this great crisis,
who is proiteerine out Of war con-
ditiUhs, aud who il Sinking bis
responsibilities ID any way does.
not have ! proper conception Ofhis
duty to bis country and to those
who are giving their lives for their
country and for his freedom. Our
people are going to have time and
opportunity for some serious
thinking as the casualty lists
come in.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
Food Administration

There has been but little room
for complains in the matter Of food
conservation in Carroll county.
Almost every family and almost
every individual can take some
amount of credit to himself to-
ward winning this war. Notwith.
standing the unusual demands
made upon the resources of the
country, by increased production
and stringent conservation, the
people today are in better circum-
stances than they have ever been
known before. When this war is
won-as it is going to be- will you
not take much pride in telling
your own boy and your neighbours
boy that you did your best at home
while he was fighting over there
to achieve a worldwide victory9
Remember that is what you are
doing when you save pound OF
-four or an ounce of meat. Re-
member also that every days work
you do is a step in the direction Of
victory. Any able bodied man or
woman who is idle now is Stacker
of the deepest dye. Could any
scoundrel sit by in idleness and see
his boys blood flow and not lend
a helping hand.
The same -four regulations are
in force that have been for some
time. Retailers are to pledge
every customer, send the pledge
in to the county food administra-
tor and by this process buy more
-four. 1t has been reported that
some retailers are not doing this.
If you are not you had better look
out. Every merchant is to sell
spairingly and every customer is
to purchase spairingly, We want
every one to know that we are not
in it for making money now, but
rather for conserving our wealth.
We will notify the people of any
new requirements.
Faithfully yours,
D. 7. BARNHILL,
County Food Administrator.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
A GREAT COUNTRY

This country we call the United
States is a great country. 1t IS a
splendid country in which to live.
It is inhabited by a magnificent
people. 1t is true some people are
better than others, and some are
more anxious than others to do
the clean thing.
A few years ago we had serious
internal differences. These differ
erences were fought out on the
field of battle. But today the
grandsons of those who wore the
gray and of those who wore the
blue are fighting under the same
flag for the same common cause.
The mind of the great people of
this country is turned to France.
Our boys are there making great
sacrifice for US. The failure upon
our part to do our best to help
them, or for us to show a DISPOSE
tion to profteer out of war con-
ditions, proves US unfit to live in
this great country. Our boys are
doing their best. Are we doing
what we cans
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Advice of This Huntingdon
Woman is of Certain Value

Many woman's back has many
aches and pains. Oftimes it's the
kidneys fault.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills
are SO effective.
Many Huntingdon women know
this.
Read whatone has to say about it:
Mrs. w. S. Britt. Huntingdon,
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills helped
my back wonderfully and / can't
say enough in praise of them. /
had a bad pain right through the
small of my back and the rheu-
matte pains affected my whole sys-
tenn. Often / couldn't move my
right arm, it was so stiff, / was in
pretty bad shape and | had to rest
up for a few days at a time. Ny
kidneys didn't.act properly, either
and finally decided to try Doan's
Kidney Pills, as they were so
highly recommend. After using
one box | wasn't long in getting
better and | gladly give this en-
dorsement."
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills the same
that Mrs. Britt had. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09

The Texas wonder cures kidney
and bladder trouble. removes
gravel, cures diabetes. weak and
lame back, rheumatism, and all
lrregularity of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and womed,
regulates bladder troubles in chin
rem. If not sold by your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt Of
$1.00, One small bottle is two
months treatment and seldom fails
to perfect a cure. Send for Ten
nessee testimonials, DR.. E. w,
Hall, 1926, Olive street. St. Louis
Mo. Sold by all druggists.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
HEROES WHO FELL

The names of the American sol
diers who have fallen in the great
Franco-American drive, which
turned the German offensive into
defeat, are coming in from over
seas.
As the American people read
these lists, as they are published
from day to day, they will realize
more the great sacrifice that is be-
ing made by our boys. While our
hearts will swell with pride at the
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
rIiIler's Antiseptic Oil, Known as
Snake Oil
Will Positively Relieve Pain In Few
Minutes

Try it right now for Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, sore, stiff and swollen joints, pains
in the head, back and limbs, eorns, bunions,
etc. After one application pain disappears
almost as if by magic.
A new remedy used internally and extern
ally for Coughs, Coils, Group, Sore Throat,
Diphtheria and Tonsilits.
This oil is conceded to be the most pene-
trating remedy known. Its prompt and i'm
mediate effect in relieving pain is due to the
fact that it penetrates to the effected parts at
once. AS an illustration pour ten drops on
the thickest piece Of sole leather and it will
penetrate this substance through and through
in three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil is
golden red color only. Every bottle guaran-
feed; SOC, 60c and 81 bottle or money re-
tunqed at leading druggists, or mailed direct
on receipt of price by the
Herb Juice Medicine Co.,
Jackson, Tenn.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
Carroll County Democrat
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guBscRLPTIoN RArns
ADVERTISING RATES

Display Advertising 10 cents per inch.
Local readers, 5 cents per line. Cards Of
thanks IS cents Obituaries, resolutions Of
aspect, one-half cent per word, Church
or school entertainments, where admission
is charged, 3 cents per line, or one-half cent
per word. Reasonable discount on long
contracts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09

Cards were received here the
first of last week announcing the
birth of a son, Odell, Jr., to Mr..
and Mrs. Odell Simmons, of Chi
cago.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-09
Rcd CROSS NEWS
Items Of Interest About Local
Chapter Work

quarters last Saturday and left an
otl.er nice donation for oversee
work. Thank you, doctor.
Another large shipment of knit
ting yarn was received this week,
making a total of about $500 worth
of yarn received in the last thirty
days, Mrs. A. NJ. Lee. chairman
of the knitting work, will be glad
to supply all who wish to knit sox
for our soldier boys.
The new regulations for knitting
have been received. Be sure that
you have this latest information
before knitting. Mrs. Lee. Mrs.
Murphy or Miss Ernestine Nor.
man will gladly furnish this infor-
nation.
Important When you want in
formation about doing Red Cross
work of any kind sit down and
write a letter about it. These let
tiers will be promptly answered
and the information cheerfully
given.
The regular monthly meeting
of the chapters executive commit
tee was held at the work room last
Thursday night. Much important
business was transacted and all
bills paid.
The special fund for furnishing
the Carroll county boys with COM
fort kits as they start to camp, is
now running low, and if this work
is to be continued, more funds for
the purpose will have to be raised.
Mrs. O E. Tatum, chairman of
the hen fund committee, will be
glad to receive any donations
for this fund.
We hope to organize Junior
Red Cross auxiliary in every pub.
lie school in Carroll county. Mrs.
Erin McAskill, of Huntingdon, is
chairman of this part of the Jun
ior Red Cross work, and will soon
get in touch with the schools and
teachers. Let's go over the top"
with the Junior Red Cross in Car
roll county.
Quilts wanted in large numbers.
Mrs. Bonnie Hall, chairman Of the
children's work of the Huntingdon
chapter, has received notice that
large numbers of patch work quilts
for the rest rooms of the army
camps are needed. These quilts,
when finished, are to be 60x70
inches. Here is a chance now for
all the children, the young ladies
and old ladies in Carroll county to
get busy for the Red Cross. We
are going to ask for 100 of these
quilts in August and September.
Each Red Cross auxiliary in the
county is asked to meet at once
and appoint real live quilt CON-
mittee and ask them to begin work
at once. AS soon as the commit
tee is appointed mail the names to
Miss Frances Cox, secretary Red
Cross, Huntingdon. Any kind OF
material can be used in these quilts,
just make them as if your own
brother or sweetheart was going to
use the one you make. When
your quilt is finished put a tag with
your name on it and send it by
parcel post to Red Cross head.
quarters in Huntingdon.
What shall the record be? Did
you ever stop to think, when it is
all over, what your record in Red
Cross work is going to be9 AT
Red Cross headquarters we have a
record of a number of men and
women living in Huntingdon and
near by, who have never Joined
the Red Cross or contributed one
dollar to its support, so far as our
records show. Some of these peo-
pie are well-to-do and able to
help. Why they have not done
so, they alone know best. Some
/
day these records will be published.
Some dav tha hove from Carroll
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
PRESIDENT WILSON'S STATE
 MENT,

In his address before congress Pres ident Wilson lays much stress upon the impression created by the recent snstaternent from Count Czernin of Aus 7 tria which indicated that country in its desire for peace was willing to go to greater lengths than Germany, that fsit was more reasonable in it's demands and therefore it is possible that it was prepared to enter into discussion of | a permanent peace upon a basis of v. fairness without seeking indemnities or annsxations. He attributes what ever reserve was shown by Count ..Czernin to the fact that he was obliged to show some respect to the nations (which have stood with his country in rthe war, but 1t might have been well z, had he stopped to consider that it had rsbeen claimed for Germany by one of it's spokesmen that it has full un-
 derstanding with Austria
 1t is possible that the president sees ca chance for a fair discussion of peace terms with Austria but it remains to +obe seen whether the signing of peace with the Usrainians will change the at- titude of the dual monarchy towards peace with the rest of the world Hay t-nS opehSu dn avenue TOT the much |. needed foodstuffs it is possible that new encouragement will be secured for the continuance of the war. The president, however. makes it plain that ! isthis country has no wish to interfere in European affairs but it understands that there can be no way to peace until the causes of war are removed war that 'had it's roots in the dis regard of the rights of small nations He sees possibility of it through the Efand of Count Czernin, but not A-through the attitude of Chancellor ,yor '@aHertling. President Wilson well adds xthat what he has to say Is in no way efa threat, but having set our hand tc
 the task of achieving permanent peace there can ard shall be no turn ling back.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
THE UNsINKAsLE SHIP,

The unsuitable ship is something which has been claimed at different times for different vessels as they have been completed and equipped with new devices intended to keep a vessel afioat after it had suffered ex- tensive damage, but every time such a ship has been sent forth it has been demonstrated that while the censtruc- tors were ambitious they were never theless unsuccessful. Their ideas ac- complished certain things but there were still conditions which they could not overcome.
 Now new effort is being made to prove that a ship can stand not only the damage which may be expected under normal peaceful conditions but actually suffer the effects of tor pedo attack and the blowing of hole from 90 to 70 feet in diameter in the ship and yet be prevented from going to the bottom.
 The principle upon which this safety provision is being developed is the same as in the other unsuitable ships that is watertight compartments. but in the reconstructed Austrian vessel Lucia the compartments are small and number 12,co0, it being expected that if many of these are opened that there will still be sufficient intact to fur nish the required buoyancy to keep il from sinking.
 It will certainly be 8 great accom- piishment if the idea works out as the promoters think it will, but most peo- pie will prefer to let the ether fellow do the testing if they are given the opportunity to express their minds re- garding it. even though they hope fol | the best
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
IN eERMANVs CONTROL.

In spite of the fact that the leaders
 of the bolsheviki have repeatedly de-
 clared that they have net thrown off the yoke of the czar to come under the control of German imperialism the action which they have taken indicates that that is just what they have done. It is now claimed that there has been ho. treaty signed between the central powers and the belshetiki but there are reasons to believe that there is a becret understanding for the demohii- kation of the Russian forces has been ordered and with the country taken pff of a war basis there is aothing to resist the efforts of the Germans to fsrry out any and all of their plans
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
relative to the Russian provinces.

 relative to the Russian provinces.
 The threat which was recently made by Trotzky and Lenipe that if Ger many did not comply with their terms that there would be resumption of fighting appears to be nothing but a threat, They are now knuckiing down in humble submission to the kaiser without insisting upon the withdrawal of German troops from the border states where the people are calling for the right to decide their ewn fu- ture and where the dnduence of Ger many is bound to continue as long as it keeps it's soldiers there to guide the minds of those people.
 Regardless of the treatment which has been accorded them by Germany the bolshevih are doing no more sthan was expected of them and perhaps the only surprise is that they have managed to stave off this last move as long as they have. The unstable conditions in Russia today even adds more uncertainty to the existing sit uation.