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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-08-25
WIVES AND SISTERS
OF SOLDIERS FIRST
is OAKLAND SLOGAN

'iho wivrs and sisters ~ our soil
dl'rH aud snluie come firsti"
This g. the war time slogan nat haa
hctn sounded VS. tho putiund Motor
Car Company of Pontiac. MichiHa1 30
ia also % rulo lhlt applies 90 thc em
ploymeut of female labor
Many II our employees have air,rdy
lcfi us 90 i0n the colors no i0rht.
mAns moro VIII hape a. po.n re.si l.tee
plaoaidH TINT are prominently display
20 be ovcry hop ana department 81 tho
big pallaud plnni ITO nll those va
elnries b VIII W. ncoe sary to mploy
mnny wnmrn
Cribs company therefore. has Hsctl-
ed ihat in tho employing ~ women ID
BIS oplN fuir tn riFt FIRST cou1i Grafton
'io tho dependents Of ihose WHO haVo
200 eur EMPLOY 90 eater tho service Of
ti4 govcnmeft
in Hl h0 $40 mav curry ou' tits
poNry $50 a,l, Fuul onafafiNn 90 the
end ilnt yau Register with us tle
nfnfs ~ my women who in snur onin-
inN Wn'Iii want omplpfmouf pud who
vs. entitled 90 confederation undor ths
ainNe policy
our employment department ,gh
rerrlpr 800 such r,eiat4niluns and We
WIll he GLAD ~ tNo upparmHn fu
luHee dfNnlenta nrst COMMUNICATIONS
Qualifications considered n tho n1.
lNs ~ aIt yaeanDicH
1he Oakland Mutaf Caf COMPANY
~ Tact slr,idF has .iVru $50 affl fu-
afiFp an Wer ~ ihis pertm ut wan Unn
question
Can the women NJ America nke thrlr
lrnsh ud .neush lstrfs leHdiN
HdHNi themselves tu MANS syurh Should
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
HOW GERMANS ARE DELUDED
Ridiculous Statements Made by kai-
ser's Government Prove How Real
Is Fear Of America.

A poster recently issued by the i'm
perial German government In an effort
to belittle the participation of America
In the war and thus strengthen the
morale of her people form the text Of
one OF the most striking pieces of litera-
ture that the bureau of publicity of
the war loan organization has prepared
for use in the forthcoming Fourth Lib
erty loan.
The title of the poster is "Can
Americas Entry Make decision of the
WARP" Integral sections of it attempt
to convince the reader that Americas
army cannot take the place of Rus
sia's withdrawn forces; that the Unit
ed States cannot build enough ships
to have any effect on the result of the
war, and that the U-boats will destroy
virtually all the ships that America
can build when those ships at
tempt to cross the ocean. "A French
poster also is reproduced In the Ger
man poster and the meaning so twisted
as to make 1t appear that France is
very badly in need of food.
Two millions of the booklets have
been printed and will be distributed
In various parts Of the country, par
ticularly in theaters where Liberty
Loan speakers take the book as their
text.
The enormous figure Of a Russian
soldier Is the first object ON the poster
to strike the eye. He stands with
hands In his overcoat pockets, indica-
tive Of the fact that he is through
lighting. Beside him stands Uncle Sam
holding a small figure, designed to,
represent the United States army. In
his right hand. In his left hand Uncle
Sam carries banner which bears the
inscription, America threatens to
send transport OF one-half million men.
But 1t cannot ship them" Below
Uncle Sam are these words. s'Tt IL
impossible for America ~ train and
fit out In time for the European war q
suitable and sufficiently large army
and provide 1t with the necessary re-
endorsements" The catchline Of this
section OF the poster Is "Russia's army
Of millions could not down Germany"
and on the skirt of the Russian SOL
dier's overcoat are printed these
words: Russia used up altogethe~
fifteen million men In vain !"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
PROCLAMATION BY
THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES

Every day the great principles for
which we are fighting take fresh hold
upon our thought and purpose and
make it clearer what the end must be
and what we must do to achieve it,.
We now know more certainly than
We ever knew before why free men
brought the great nation and govern
ment we love into existence, because
1t grows clearer and clearer what SUI
preme service it is to be Americas
privilege to render to the world. The
anniversary of the discovery of Amer
lea must therefore have for us in this
Hateful year peculiar and thrilling
significance. We should make it day
of ardent rededication to the ideals
upon which our government is founded
and by which our present heroic tasks
are inspired.
Now, therefore, l, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States of
America, do appoint Saturday, the 10Th
day of October, 1918, as Liberty day.
On that day l request the citizens of
every community of the United States,
city, town and countryside, to cele-
brate the discovery Of our country in
order to stimulate generous response
to the Fourth Liberty Loan. Commem-
orative addresses, pageants, harvest
home festivals, or other demonstra-
tons should be arranged for in every
neighborhood under the general direc-
ton o. the secretary of the treasury
and the immediate direction of the
Liberty Loan committee in co-opera-
ton with the United States bureau of
education and the public school au-
thorities. Let the peoples response to
the Fourth Liberty Loan express the
of their devotion to the ideals
which have guided the country from
its discovery until now, and of their
determined purpose to defend them
and guarantee their triumph.
For the purpose of participating in
Liberty day celebrations all employees
Of the federal government throughout
the country whose services can be
spared may be excused on Saturday,
the 18th day of October. for the entire
day.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia |
this 10Th day of September in the year |
Of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hun |
dred and Eighteen, and of the indie
pendence of the United States of |
America the One Hundred and Forty
third.
WOODROW WILSON.
By the President:
ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
ADMITS Discomfort
OF GERMAN PEOPLE
HOWEVER, IT Is uNJuSTIFiED BY
MILITARY SITUATION ON WEST
ERIN FRONT, SAYS HERTLtNG.

London. - Count Won Hertling, the
German chancellor, addressed the
Main Committee of the Reichstag, de-
clared that the public discomfort is
not justified by the military situation
on the western front, according TO a
dispatch from Berlin.
The chancellor opened with t]'e
promise to meet the desire of the
Reachstag for information as far as
possible. He proceeded to allude TO
the deep discomfort which has seiz-
ed wide circles of the population"
and said that the principal reason
was the pressure of the terrible four
years of war, with all the depriyatiors
and sufferings brought in its wa1e
and the sacrifices imposed on al
classes, families and more or less On
every individual.
Il have no intention of trying 10
diminish this pressure by words" he
continued, "but, gentlemen, ii this
discomfort is Influenced by our prs
emit military situation. by the events
on the western front, / must, without
desiring to anticipate statement
which we may expect from a repre-
sentative of the War Ministry, de
clare most emphatically that it far cx-
ceeds justifiable limits"
Count Won Hertling admitted that
the last German offensive was unsuc-
cessful and that it had been neces-
sary to withdraw to the Siegfricd
line.
"The situation is grave" he add
ed, "but we have no cause to be
faint-hearted. We have already had
to pass through harder times"
The chancellor instanced the fall
ures of the verdun offensive, the
Somme battles and Brussiloff's mass
assaults bringing in their train the
well-remembered unfavorable reac-
tion on the Austro- Italian front. Then
came Rumania's entry into the war.
"We never lost courage" he said.
"but showed our enemies what a res
dilute win to victory could do.
How do things stand now? We
have peace with Russia and RumanH..
and even though conditions in Rus
STA are not yet clear and the future
appears uncertain, nevertheless the
former menace from two sides has
disappeared and considerable part
OF our men of the eastern army can
be employed in the west"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
BRITISH make GAINS
AROUND ST. QUENTIN
THEY HAVE CAPTURED SELENCY
IMMEDIATELY WEST OF BASE
1000 PRISONERS TAKEN.

| London The village of Seiency
Immediately west of st. Quentin, ha:
been taken by the British, according
TO Field Marshal Haig's communtca
ton. Renewed counter-attacks around
Fayet, northwest OF ST. Quentin anf
east Of Epehy were repulsed by the
British, the Germans suffering heav,
casualties.
The text of the official conmunica
fion follows:
There was sharp local fighting in
the neighborhood of Selency, which
has been captured by us, together witt
several prisoners.
During this morning the enemy
launched two counter-attacks against
our positions northwest of Fayet.
both of which were broken up with
losses by our rifle and machine gun
fire. Later in the morning the enemy
attacked third time and again was
completely repulsed.
"A surprise attack attempted by the
enemy east of Epehy also was beaten
off and many German dead. left in
front of the positions.
During the night we repulsed a hos
tile raiding party southeast Of 1nchy.
Early this morning strong party of
the enemy entered one Of our posts in
the neighborhood of Moeuvres, but
was elected by counterattack."
Tho doxy ofo roodcs
"Our troops made further progress
during the night in the neighborhood
of Selency and Gricourt.
an the course of the days opera
lions the enemy made several counter
attacks, two of which were delivered
in great strength north Of Gricourr.
Both counter-attacks were repulsed
aIn one case two companies of the
Second Battalion Of the Royal Sussex
Regiment met the attacking enemy
with the bayonet, infiicting heavy cas-
ualties upon him and capturing nurl-
Der of prisoners.
I'm the evening the enemy again at
tackled at Gricourt and at first made
progress. An immediate counter NJ
tack by our troops completely restor-
ed the situation. We took 40 prison
ers.
"A total of 1000 prisoners and a
large number of machine guns were
captured in our operations northwest
OF st. Quentin.
"As the result Of successful minor
operation carried out by US we ad-
yanced our line slightly. southeast Of
Inchy (west of Cambrai). During the
same night hostile raids were repuls-
ed east of Demicourt and north Of
Lens.
Another hostile raid west of Sau.
y-Cauchy (south Of Douai) succeed
ed In capturing one Of our posts. \
few members Of the garrison are miss
ing. The enemy again attacked cur
posts In the neighborhood Of Sauchy-
Cauchy. He was repulsed.
9 'syHe carried out successful raid
in the Mulverghem sector. A few
prisoners were secured In tn course
of these encounters"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Plans are being perfected for max
ing the Ouachita fair the best parish
fair in Louisiana. Farmers are now
being urged to begin getting their dis
plays in readiness. The fair is plan
ned to promote greater food and feed
production. Premiums, which will be-
paid partly in War Savings stamps, are
larger than last year. Last year the
Ouachita exhibit took first premium
at the Shreveport State Fair, and the
National Farm and Live Stock Show.
BY combining all community fairs
with Ouachita fair this record is ex-
pected to be duplicated this year. T;rs
dates are October 22-25.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
TICK FIGHT HAS
BEEN A SUCCESS
GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR AND
AGENTS MEET AND PLAN FOR
CONTINUED SUCCESS.
FOURTEEN PARISHES FREE
All Agents Present Commented Upon
Spread of Education and co-ope-
ration Which Made Outlook
For Victory Sure.
New Orleans

Louisiana has done a wonderful
work in Graduating the cattle tick.
says DR.. K. /. Smith, the government
inspector in charge He declared the
years campaign the most remarkable
conducted in any state, and gave some
amazing figures to the conference at
New Orleans of employees of the Unit
ed States Bureau of Animal Industry
commanding in the various parishes.
Fourteen parishes were free of fed
eral quarantine when the season start
ed and the campaign was carried on
in fifty-one parishes, forty-two of
which did systematic eradication work
for the first time. DR.. Smith would
not say how many of the parishes
would be released this year, as the
decision may not be reached for am
other month or more.
DR.. Il. p. Flower, executive officer
of the Louisiana State Live Stock
Sanitary Board, made several import
ant announcements in that regard.
One was that the parish which did
not clear itself and the obstructive M
dividual would be classified as slack
ers impending the state and the war
food production and would be treated
as such with all the power the state
possessed. The other was that the
owners of free herds would be injur-
ing themselves and the state if they
did not report and aid in curing rein
festations, and that false chivalry In
concealing knowledge of failures TO
dip would be considered condon.Ng an
,0ftense against the state.
The session developed new methods
being used in the fight. The dipping
every fourteen days is now fixed
necessity. Horses and mules are being
dipped as well as cattle. One of the
main discussions was as to the length
of the dipping season, and it became
apparent the intent was to continue
until well into December, depending
upon the weather. DR. Sraith saId
that the proper policy was to dip until
the last tick was gone.
all the agents commented upon the
bptCdO VI sCVuOdtlCu duu COOpCIdLlOn
which made the outlook for victory
sure. A conference af agents from
South Louisiana will be held at Dom !
aldsonville within the next two weeks,
and plan may DE worked out by
which this section will be kept fully
in the fight, SO that the state may re-
alize the determination to win out
next year.
DR.. Smith presided at the meeting
held in the United States District
Court, and DR.. W. F. Martak. chief
clerk Of the state Office, was secre-
tary. DR.. Smith called attention TO
the progress of the year, all the more
oommendable because OF the immense
territory to cover. There were 250,UO0
dippings at the campaigns opening In
March, and the clippings had leaped to
100000. The largest number of watts
built in one month had been S27. and
there were now $500 watts.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
To Aid Business.

New York. To aid in financing
public utilities and undertakings vital
to the conduct Of the war, the Essen
tial Industries Corporation viii be o..
ganized soon by group Of bankers
and manufacturing corporations. The
first capitalization win be $3,000.6oo.
with probability Of its being increased
to s20.000.000.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
vt,ll Honor Fair sex.

washington. - In recognition Of
the war work being done by millions
Of American women. Secretary Of
Treasury McAdoo has designated Sat
nrday. October 5, for observance in
the fourth Liberty loan campaign as
ssWomen in War Work Day"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

A special election was held at HAM
mond recently for the purpose of vot-
ing on the proposition of levying a 5
mill tax for the years 191S-19-20, to
give additional air to the Hammond
schools. All voters were in favor of
the tax, which was carried.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
Germans Now Aftackina.

With the British Army in France
The continuous efforts of the enemy
to dislodge the British from their 20
siticns about Ephey. which gravely
threaten the Hindenburg line, has re
suited in hard local lighting.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
cerman. Need soldiers.

Washington. - Apparently in DIES.
perate need Of man power. Germany
Ii cutting down the garrisons main
tanned heretofore in Poland and send
ing the troops to the frcnt.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
HOW LOAN IS APPoRTIoNE0
Minimum Amount Of Money Which
Each Federal Reserve District
10 Asked 70 Raise.

Six billion dollars Is the minimum
mount which the people of the United
tates are asked to subscribe for. the
nurth Liberty loan. according to an an
uneement by William G. McAdoo,
.cretary Of the treasury.
Following are the quotas and par
seafaEes Of the total By federal re-
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
New Army Buiidlncs.

Washington - The present ter
camp at Camp Mills, Long Island. n
Y, will be converted into cantor
ment for approximately $4,000 snsd
fcrs. the War Department announced.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
SAN Germans Are hungry.

Paris.-A neutral diplomat, who has
Just passed through Germany. where
he stayed few days, says the food
situation In Berlin is so bad that for
eign diplomats subsist exclusively TN
provisions sent to them.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Extensive improvements are being
made in the big Myrtle Grove central
factory and at the Stella Syrup fao-
tory at Pointe la Hache by for the
approaching cane harvest. Wages of
both women and men have been rails
ed for the grinding season.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
rAnnane Of f.a1f.ooo Tons.

s WASHINGTON. ~ ship tonnage actual
" delivered 60 the Emergency Fleet
Corporation so far this year amounts
to l.sii, 600 tons. with 1,5S6.Oc0 tons
launched and keels laid fc~ 4.1ossoO0.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

srmers around Natchitoches are.
pg cotton picking and ginning in
TO gather the crop before fall
ms begin. So great is the rush of
ginning that some gins are operating
at night.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04
i.r.reee Cabinet Quits.

Tokio.--The Japanese Cabinet head
"a by Field Marshal Count Terauchi.
which had held once since Octnher.
1916. resigned,
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The parish of Assumption, through
it's police Jury, has appropriated the
sum Of $3.50 for the benefit Of the
South louisiana Fair Association TO
assist In Aefraying the expenses OF
the sixth annual fair to be held at
Donaidsonyille October 3-4-5-6.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The steamboat J. C. AtIee, owned
by Captain w. G. Allen OF JonesviIle,
was destroyed by fire OF unascertain-
ed origin. The boat was total loss.
with no Insurance.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The sum OF $4,000 was appropriated
as the pro rata Of Assumption parish
for . new public road leading from
Bayou Boeuf to Brulee Guillot, in La.
fourche parish.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The war angelus for one minute of
silent prayer daily at noon, which was
inaugurated at Monroe some weeks
ago and which had fallen into disuse,
has been revived and now has the in
fluence of the Rotary Club behind it
to sec that it is observed.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Under the work or fight or jail''
order. four negro men have been lodg-
I'd Ii the Plauuenaine iail this week.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

the long drouth came to an end
last week with a rainfall along the
Lower Coast, coming just In time TO
ssave the large planted truck crop. and
plant beds.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The charter OF the Consolidated
Companies. Inc, with a capital stock
-of 100000 was filed with the clerk
or court at Plaquemine last week.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Mrs. r. J. D:etlein. chairman OF the
mercy drive at OpelousAs Cor the ben
eft Of the '.secours de France = re-
ported that the drive Melted s755.09.
Well known women were active In
making the drive success.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

a Parent ana Teacher Club has
been organized at Slaughter to work
9or the advancement Of the school.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

An epidemic of rabies is prevalent
at Monroe, police officials say, and
about 100 dogs are known to be in
fected. Stringers safeguards are to
be inaugurated and all dogs without
muzzles will be killed.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Plans are completed at Monroe for
the examination Of all cases Or Span
ish infiuenza which may be mant
tested.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

A large electric light plant Is being
erected at Bnrwood for the govern
ment lefty works located there. em-
ploying large number OF men.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

West Carroll registered 1881 men
under the recent act of Congress:
Ward |. 1864; Ward 2, 233: Ward 3.
1877; Ward 4, $50; Ward 5, 201.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The Alexander sugar refineries have
been notified that the number of rail
road cars allowed them for handling
cane viii be decreased twenty per
cent.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The Pointe a La Hache police fury
at special meeting authorized. a bond
issue of $4,000 for the purpose OF
paying for the installation of the nine.
teen dipping watts now being built for
the tick eradication.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Tho old parish Jail at Monroe which
has been condemned by DR.. Bowling,
Is now being used for housing insane
prisoners.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The six picture shows in Lafourche
parish have agreed to give one days
receipts to the Lafourche Red Cross
chapter The first presentation will
be Thursday and the last viii be
Thursday,
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The Opelousas Council Of Defense
turned over to the Canteen Service
the sum Of 5000, which was tho
amount collected in excess of the
sum expended for refreshments Cor
registrants September II.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

In the parish of TberviIle there were
1856 registered for war service Sep
TENDER Is. OF this number ,208 were
white. 1929 negroes. and ore Chinese;
2,749 were native born. The complete
number of those registered for army
service wiz go to 1850.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

All boys at Hammond between the
ages Of 16 and 20. both inclusive. will
call at the. schooihouse and register
for home service October rs.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Ideal weather prevails around
Pointe a la Hache for the rice har-
vest and every threshing machine has
been busy this week.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The directors Of the washington
Parish Fair Association are busy max.
in arrangements for the annual fair
at Franklinton next month.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Monroe druggists are planning to
close their places OF business in the
future at D. M. with the exception
Of filling subscriptions.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

A movement is on foot at Hammond
among the negroes to see that there
is a general enlistment in war work,
and to this end meetings are being ar
ranged by the pastors Of the different
churches to advocate the work or fight
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Shell road No 1, extending from
st. Bernard parish line to Pointe a Ia
Hache, is being resurfaced with shells
under the supervision OF the state
Highway Department The road was
badly damaged by heavy trucks.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

Owing to the crowded housing con-
dition in Monroe, increased by the re-
cent acquisition of the general offices
of the v. S. C P. and the ban on new
construction, sales Of residence prom
erty at record prices are numerous
there.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-10-04

The orange crop on the Lower
Coast that is nearing maturity, ship
ments of early varieties being made
to the New Orleans market this week,
will not be more than $4,000 boxes, or
two-thirds less than last season.