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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
AFTER sLACKERs

The government is going after
s1ackers. The drive is to begin at
once in all towns and communities in
Tennessee, and everyone within reg
istration age is expected to have his
classification card or be able to ex-
plain to the satisfaction of the Off
GERS why he does not have it.
The slacker's day Of grace is near
ing its end. He will have to do SER
vice for his country as well as be
singled out as a man willing to dodge
his duty when other young men are
freely Offering their lives in the
cause.
While this drive applies principally
to those within the draft, those who
are refusing to do their duty other
wise will soon, no doubt, be singled
out and required to show reason why
they are slackers. 1t is best to do
your part freely and periodically for
the government is going to hunt out
the slackers and those who are pro-
fiteering.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
a CALL TO DUTY.

From the battle ( elds in France
there comes an unsooken call that
should find an answer in every
Americans heart. The recent great
events in Europe, the success of
American arms on the fields of
France should spur every American
to greater effort
Oar people at home should not
rest on the laurels Of our soldiers
in France. Every death on the
Geld of honor in the line Of duty IN
our countrY's cause should be call
to US for every sacrifice and every
exertion to aid the cause for which
our soldiersare fighting. for which
our soldiers have died
Increase production, decrease con.
sumption, save, and lend to the gov
erDment Every cent lent to the
United States is used to support.
strengthen, and aid our soldiers
in France.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
ROAD TO BERLIN

A few DAYS agothere appearedin
magazine a striking phrase. II
said: The road to Berlin begil S
~ America. "
The one further thing that
should be added is that the path
to the road to Berlin leads FROM
the door of every American home.
This expression may be used
either in the fguratfye or in the
literal sense.
The path you follow is the same
path that you have trod per
haps for many years. You konw
the rough places as we'll as the
smooth, and you may be familiar
with every shrub on the roadside
In the years gone by the path led
to your business. The path leads to
your country's business.
Men of America are no longer
working at their Own business.
They are working at tie natiop's
business. Any business that is 10,
for the good of the government j.
now el4ssed as a nonesseDtiai bqSi-
ness. Those engaged in it mgst
abandon it for something more in
line with the e94atFy's need, 0.
they mgst take their places ii Ihe
;auks of tie army.
The manhood of America has
ueen divorced from selfservine
occupations. Behind every form
Of activity must lie the desire IL
aid the country,
There .s'aI indication that tie
heart Of the business world has
been regenerated. In some in
stances exposure was required; II
others prosecution and there are
still a few of the unregenerate.
But those who have stood out for
thier selfish interests and against
the common welfare are being
Identified. They are getting the
benefit of the spotlight. Their
position is not enviablp. 1t is even
humiliating. 1t is a light that sears
and scorchs.
just as the soldiers abroad are
beginning to make a record for
themselves the people at home are
beginning to catch step with the
patriotic trend of popular thought.
No man has ever doubted the
courage or the mettle of the
Anel, an soldier, and no man has
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
A Texas Wonder.

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 q cure. Send for Ten
nessee testimonials, DR.. E. w,
Hall, 1896, Olive street, ST. Louis
Mo. Sold by al druggists.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

ever doubted that below the thin
veneer OF the Aneican dollar-mad-
ness is the real soul Of American
honor.
Profiteering is too generally con
demued to endure. No man can
get in dollars what he must scarf
fee D name when he takes adrant-
aye Of tie American government
in this crisis
Every blast Of the factory whistle
is a call to the country's service.
We are beginning to work to a
common end The delay has been
expensive, but tbe change Of heart
is becoming universal When we
get into this war with our hearts
and minds and souls. and all the
people are convinced that nothing
is worth while but victory and that
victory itself is impossible without
the will to make every needed scar
idce, then we shall make the road
to Berlin safe and the way easy
News.Scimitar.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
THE IMPOSSIBLE

The German peace proposals are
not only absurd, but impossible. They
seek to restore the status quo ante
bellum. This canot be done. There
is no power on earth to restore Bel
GUM or bring back the life of her
murdered citizens, her women and
children who have been put to the
edge of the sword and there is no
way of rebuilding her ancient shrines
and re-establishing her civil life that
her people rejoiced in before the war.
This is task that will require cen
turtles as we'll as peace. The edifces
of brick and mortar, stone and mar
Bile, like the edifces Of the mind, re-
quire a number of toilsome years to
construct, and they can be destroy
ed in an instant. A government may
be destroyed at the command of a
brutal invader, just as the most beau
tiful marble tablet can be destroyed
by an ignorant laborer withea stick
of dynamite. The status quo can
come again, but the world has been
set back many centuries. and it will
require other centuries for it to roll
forward again to the place where the
Germans found it when they began
to destroy it.-News Scimitar.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
THE PRIMARY CAMPAIGN

The first primary under the new
State Primary law was held yester-
day. 1t is too early at this writing to
give the results or to pass judgement
on the merits or dement's of the law.
1t is more our purpose to deal with
the campaign than the primary itself.
Especially was the senatorial cam
paign unfortunataN Entirely too
many personalities were INDUCED in
by the candidates and NOSE especial
ly by their close political friends. The
candidates themselves did not pitch
the battle upon as high a plane as
the dignity Of the position demanded.
The Tennessean and the Banner per-
mitted their intense hatred for each
other to cause them to side-track
those dignities of journalism that
should characterize the conduct of
such papers and engage in very
bitter, undignifed and unfortunate
job of mud singing. To the credit
of the people, however it should be
said that the conduct of these papers
was not generally Endorsed by them
and they refrained from engaging in
the personalities of the campaign to
any very great extent.
The governors race was not alto
gether clear of personalities, but the
contest was hardly as bitter as was
the senatorial. The candidates made
pretty lively criticism of each other,
and made charges and counter
charges that had but little bearing on
The fitness of the candidates for the
position of governor There was
really no issue between them of any
consequence and the campaign failed
to elicit much interest.
We have never seen a state cam
paign that elected so little interest
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

The gains made by the Germans
in their fourth and fifth offensives
are being wiped out by the magnif-
cent counter drive of the French and
Americans. Under the sledgehammer
blows Of the allies the German wedge
about which we heard so much, and
for awhile looked as if it might di-
vide the French and British armies,
is melting away.
The Germans have been hard press
ed ard their efforts to go to Paris
have resulted in absolute failure.
They have been compelled to retreat
at many points with heavy losses. 1t
seems that they are recognizing their
inability to go to Paris or to press
the offensive much farther. The Ger
man people are growing restless for
more encouraging results. linden
burg is quoted as saying .'Ten the
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
A WOMAN'S BACK
Tie 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 Deans Kidney Palss
are 50 Elective.
.MAoy Huntingdon women know
this,
g.aaad What one las to say aboot Il:
Mrs W. 5. Britt Huntington,
says: "Doau's Kidney Pills helped
M back wonderfully and | can't
say. eno-3h il prsc.is9 81 tneM. I
rad bad pain right through the
small Of my hack and the rheu.
matte pains atfpcted my whole sys-
tim. Often | couldn't move my
right arm, it was so stiff, | was in
pretty bad shape anil | bad to rest
up for a few days at Il time. NV
kidneys didn't act properly. either
and finally decided to try Doan's
Kidney Pills, as they we're so
highly recommend. After using
one box | wasn't long ii getting
better and | gladly give this en-
dorsement.'
Price co., at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's kinney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Britt had Foster
Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

The Democrat publishes quite a
lengthy statement this week from the
school board in which splendid
school is promised the people of Hunt
ingdon and community for the next
school year. This will be gratifying
news to our people. Our people
should get behind the new manage
nent and make the school big sue,
cess. ~ =, zrwTp
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
A Serious rlenace

News comes from New York to
the effect that there are in tits
country 800, 900 German reservists
eech one Ol Th?m is {. trained SOL
Her uul :. .nat there IS q movement
on foot to have 10000 of these
invade Canada, and the other 10 :
900 go INTO Mexico to stir up
troable and assist the Mexicans in
ighting his country,
This is a Us0plan dream but if it
could be realized 1t would be ser.
ious menace. Canada has sent her
young manhood to help England
and her NAH power is pretty well
exhausted, bat If a foreign &hemy
landed upon Canadian sod be would
find that there are meHS Canadians
ready to welcome him With bloody
hands to "a hospitable grave" Be-
sides thlsth man power of America
has only been touched around the
fringe, and if German reservists in
this country attempt to do anything
they will invite humiliation. There
are men enough in every state
beyond the military age to handle
all reservists or other enemies that
may show their heads.
Nevertheless it is we'll enough to
understand that the Germans will
stop at nothing, and that they will
do everything in their power to give
the allies trouble, both at home
and on the abttleield. Texas alone
could take care of Mexico, and
almost any state in the union, where
German reservists may seek to
organize for military purpose will
lake care of them and see to it that
they do no harm. News Scimitar
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
ADVERTISING RATES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

The Huntingdon school has passed
under new ownership and new man.
agement. Prof. Bayer who has own
ed and conducted the school for a
number of years has sold his property
here and will be no longer connected
with the school The town Of Hunt
ingdon now owns the property and
Prof. ]. j. Hendrickson, under some
sort of an arrangement with the
town, will be at the head Of the
school. He has gathered about him
a splendid faculty, and prospects for
good school are very fine
Huntingdon has had much exper-
fence along school lines. The old
Southern Normal University was a
great school and of much value to the
town, but bad financial management
caused its downfall The |. 7. S. was
a most excellent school and so long as
Prof. Bayer gave the school his undi-
vided attention splendid work was
accomplished.
We are not familiar with the plans
and purposes Of the new management
nor are we informed as to the charac-
ter of school proposed. But we sup
pose it is to be school on the order
of a county high school, teaching all
the grades up to and including the
county high school work And with
the present faculty we see no reason
why the school should not be every
thing desired.
1t takes money to run a school. 1t
is very expensive necessity. But
no community is worth living in that
dc not have good public school,
anu people hunting homes generally
iosste in those towns ard communi-
ties where good schools are maintain
ed, $1,000 kas p go
Some Of our citizens have never
been satisfied with the character of
schools we have had. They have al
ways had in their minds some other
kind of school, We hope the new
school will meet the requirements of
- en+'-n eople and every body
~--1se~ F'--, :. s~.,
will be pleased. { -. .
The Democrat, however wants ts
make one suggestion If we expect
such a school as will prove satisfac-
tory Ia the town and compare favor
ably with the schools Of other towns
The size Of Huntingdon, we may plan
to put more money into the school
than we have ever done before, Our
school taxes will have to be inereas-
ed to a considerable sum if we main
tain our school plant properly and
support such a school as the town is
going to demand. This suggestion
is thrown out that our school friends
may begin to think out a plan that
will meet the conditions with which
we are going to be confronted.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
ACCORDED HIGH PRAISE

That the American soldier would
do his full duty on the field of battle
has never been questioned by the
American citizen. He went to France
~ do all in his power to bring VIC
tory 10 the allies, and he is doing his
nart with : yalor that is accorded the
highest praise by the French and the
English officers fbsie discipline is
causing the Germans surprise and IN
wiling admiration A report says:
"Ih by marched with their officers
ahead like French units Eenemy
prisoners cannot get over this saying:
We do not see enough of our off
GERS; it is your good fortune, like the
French, who have always their Off
GERS ahead ".ux.-w7w m.E%
Ii The fighting for the last Two
weeks our boys have been the surprise
Of all armies. They fight and demean
themselves like hardened soldiers and
their bravery and dicipline have eliva-
ted much admiration and praise. They
can be relied on to do their full duty.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

people at home they must learn to
wait. We need time to catch our
breath between each fight"
We believe the kaiser told the truth
when he said; "The worst days of the
war are still in store for Germany"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

The intense interest the people have
in the war mad much to do in keeping
interest out Of the political contests
settled by the primary.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
'-tilIer's Antiseptic Oil, Known as
Snake Oil
Wai Positively Relieve lain IN Few
Minutes


Try It right hoE fl Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Lumtago, sore, stiji and swollen joints, pains
IN the head, ba2k and limbs, cornS, bunions,
et:, After one application pain disappears
almost as if BY G2s.-.
A new remedy uSsd internally aad.sxtern-
ally for Coughs, Coils. Group, Sore Throat,
Diphtheria and. Tonsilits,
This oil is conceded 10 be the most pene-
trating remedy known. It's prompt and i'm
mediate effect in relieving Pain is due to the
fact that it penetrates to the effected parts at
once. As al illustration pour ten Crops 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 bot lie guaran~
feed; soc. 6oc and 81 a bottle or money re-
tunqed at leading druggists, Or mailed direct
on receipt of price by the
Herb Juice Medicine Co.,
Jackson, Tenn.
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Kimball Bros & Co. Inc.
Enosburg Falls, Vermont
GRENOBL-E
Owners of Somerset Mares
Should investigate This Horse

The sire of Grenoble is Grenat
S0714-G1632) imported in 1911 He
is now 10 yrs of age and weighs 220e
lbs He Is considered one of the best
Percheron sires in the West As a
show horse he has won First and
Championship al Illinois State Fair
and kankakee Interstate Fair Two
years in succession he stood 4th in
the aged class at the international at
Chicago. He has been shown but
four times and with above results.
The dam of Grenoble is Heroine
No. 664S9, sired by Imported Souverain
No 42026-52S19, a successful sire in
Eastern Illinois.
With the backing and individuality
possessed by Grenoble, the owners of
mares in this section ought 10 have
some good colts next year
In case owners Of mares wish SER
vices of stallion We should appreciate
a telephone message 10 that effect be-
fore arrival so we can arrange for
prompt service and as little trouble
for them as possible
Terms: SO for the season or SIS
to warrant
FRED W. WEEKS, CornYiIle
At the Farm of T. l.. Hight.
Farmers Telephone, 21-31.
y. f. Phone 14-31
3w1q
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Red Cross Notes

Somerset County Chapter is in re-
c.ipt of a letter from headquarters
stating that all it's work for surgical
dressings. knitted articles and gar
ments is to be planned by the New
England Division and given to the To-
cal chapters by allotments. These
allotments will be filled within a
month from the time received, and on
ly material for such allotments can
be purchased. During this tremendous
drive at the front, there is great need
for all the articles produced by the
Red Cross, who earnestly request that
all ladies will come and help them in
this work.
Somerset County Chapter of the Red
Cross wishes to thank Mrs. Levi But
Ter who donated to its organization
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WEST EMBDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. John Berry Of y. \.
Portland were callers at Sylvester
Jackson's, Monday p. m OF last week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Berry and
family we're callers at John Fletcher's
at North Arson, Sunday.
Miss Edna Berry was the guest of
her grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Syl-
vester jackson, Saturday night
Frank Carl and daughter, Mrs.
Grace Fletcher, were callers at Lin
wood Berry's Sunday
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DODLIN Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. Frank Marston was the guest
of Mrs Fred a. Tobey. Saturday
Mrs Oliver Stevens and Mrs. c. E.
Boynton were guests of Mrs Flayilla
Witham, Wednesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Boynton and
children were callers at Belgrade Sun
day.
A. J. Dunphy and Miss May Belle
Howard of Highland were callers at
c. f. Boyntons Saturday.
Mrs Ben Bulmer was the guest of
her sister Mrs. Wallace Taylor last
Sunday.
Miss Florence Tobey was home over
Sunday
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$50 as a result of selling chances on
cushions. 1t also wishes to express
its appreciation to the English people
for the generous gift received from
them during the past week. The
Chapter is also very grateful for the
generosity of Mr. L. G. Traitor for the
donation of his heifer which realized
the magnificent sum of $685.
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WEST MNSCOM

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Carville of
Eustis with friends are visiting rela-
tiyes here.
Hazel Smith of Concord spent the
week end with Dena Hill
Mrs. Reugen Crombie visited her pa
rents a few days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis of East
Madison were in town in their ear
Sunday.
F. L. Moore and crew began raft
ing birch, Tuesday morning.
H. Lawrence. who has been build
ing a bungalow on the Donigan farm,
formerly the old Chapman place, has
completed it and moved in. He will
spend the summer there, working on
the farm.
NJ. H Preble and Wm MeGilyery of
Phtsfeld are at the Chase Pond sport
ing camps this week
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Egg Record

Mrs. Susie Storer of Norrdgewock,
reports harvesting 1913 eggs from 40
birds, during the month of April, an
average of 33 and % per day An
other flock of 1855 produced 3189 eggs
in the same time, an average of 106
and 1-3 per day. Both fiocks were
pullets, which were Matched May 6,
and July u, and began laying Octo
her 1917.
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HIGHLAND

Mrs. L. W. Packard and little son
CLAYTON. who have been spending the
winter with her mother Mrs. Eliza
Howard. returned TO their home in
Norridgewock Saturday.
l.. +. Howes made d business trip TO
Flagstaff last week.
! Maurice Lane Of West New Port
land was a caller in town Sunday
Ralph Dexter of Somerset was in
town Sunday.
J. Lynn Yiles and Mr. and Mrs. Ray
viles passed thru town. Friday, ON
their way to Madison
Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. Dunphy and
children Howard and Robert and Miss
May Belle recently visited their sister
Mrs. Blanch Packard.
Milford Crosby has moved into the
Warren Jones place.
r. ] Libby of Oakland was in town
last week laying out State road.
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POWERS SCHOOLHOTSE

Arthur Hooper and family visited at
Joe Berry's Sunday
Murray Blackman purchased a fine
heifer of Chas. Bates last week,
Earl Berry made a business trip to
Water1 lille, Saturday.
Henry Stevens visited at Kenneth
Berry's Sunday.
Mrs Maria Chapman was on the
sick list few days last week.
The Franklin Journal, published at
Pennington, is on sale at f. W. Buck
mans.
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Somewhere In France

b,ya road several letter IN 1be
afa-renf nspers from our 4a.- aoysr
..arl.@ N vrere aapg.fs ... nor
ron hame" Thi. seam= tr4a. +
f.e5 ono cannot ryDres- 94=f. =r#f .4a
strangIv against .ach = .Is4ati5n lfaq
tba following liur. appca. - .ser..se
..............,. -. ,..#......#
7Ohf" iiEi'E ~ Fis#..'
BY Alice u Mana-W.ga'"a
II YOU haYe son or brother .44a#
In tho 4 service q write =. l.#
praq
Bur writ ~ he b1q.s0,d.er BE- oe=r
there.
Send leiter Gaaspeed with y4lr Blc-z=
#og. and drawer.
Neglec, hin Hst nov. ba. whIle ya
have tae chance
in France
Leave .a.aa ii The duties und9ne if
sol. e5g.t
pu. write - ~ boz It j. fair: il j.
3u-t
~hss fr.q5li-v Iet yonr hear be
your qa.de
Ou1t -bIa6 nj sgr b5g- on the other
side
Spread cheer all Won can that their
low may enhance
bow in France
The soldier. all over love t. hear
from home.
If cheers them nightly wherever
they roam.
We cant do too much in this hazard
ons life
OF onr hays over there-midst strup-
gIa and strifeq
Tbey need all our love and our pray
ers in advance;
them-in France.
You know they are homesick fer let
ters from YOU?
And Won know disappointment makes
them i'll too
So don't let their hearts ache for
things YOU can do
BE loval and faithful, twill help them
keen true.
Now that they're in it-don't dis
courage their chance
somewhere in France.
So write to them CHEEKY; let love
brightly flow:
Be generous with praises and things
Keep back from them nothing thai
will cheer them on.
Make every sacrifice till the battles
won
Write only good news and they viii at
glance
where in France
United States soldiers are scattered bv
law
Half over the earth in the worlds
greatest var.
But greatly we can help our bows over
there
Through power of concentration. and
earnest PRAYER
And prayers from the heart-in every
circumstance
to France.
And our allies too 0, how much they
need cheer.
In heart and in spirit we are with
them here;
We know they are struggling with
body and soul
And we pray they'll win war, and de-
served control,
Well help them to win. God grant
this in advance
Give strength to our allies and our
30 thrust aside cIuD, ana that social
dHdlr
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