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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03
AMERICAN INITIATIVE

For the past forty years this coun-
try has had more rapid development
industrially than any other nation.
Private capital with American in
itiative and enterprise behind It.,
built more railroads, telephone and
telepgrah lines. developed more
mines, advnced farther In the devel-
opment and use of electricity, in
vented more labor and life saving
machinery and paid its workmen
higher wages than any country in
the world.
In one short year American indus
tries. cooperating with the govern
ment. have been able to build more
ships. dig more metal. produce more
oil. furnish more men for the army
and navy and transport them 5000
miles overseas. than any European
nation dared dream Of.
How was it done? BY the Unborn
spirit Of American initiative. bred
for generations in q free people used
to going ahead and helping them.
selves under government primarily
created to protect it, citizens in
their peaceful undertakings and pur-
suits.
When the crisis came our people
were ready to turn their ingenuity
toward winning the war. Our minds
had not been blighted by the par
alyzing hand Of paternalism as fosnd
In such countries as Germany where
the government virtually controls In
dustry and thinks and acts for its
people.
I In the face Of this record we find
the political agitatrs attempting Ia
overthrow the whole American doc
trine of government and substitute
European forms of collective owner
ship.
Competition and private initiative
gave rs our magnificent train SER
vice. telephones in virtually every
home. gas and electric improvements
that the European peasants never
heard of, automobiles for the multi
tude, accident and life insurance FOL
the masses and last, but not least
a spirit of independence and seller
lance such as no other nation OF
earth possesses.
And yet the agitator advises kick
ing this record into a cooked hat b.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03
SKINNED MILK

At the recent conference Of milk
producers with the Food Administra-
ton 1t was stated that dairy herds
have been greatly depleted in the
last year or two because the dairy
men could not get enough for their
milk to pay the cost of production.
In one state 1t was assedted that the
herds have been reduced rs per
cent. Some day the Food Admins
tration will be asked "why?"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Mary Pickford I'm her latest Aircraft
Picture Johanna Enlists'
War News
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

girls CLUBS near
more than forty
Of the G a n On :
ments, barracks,
and navy yards.
A trained recrea-
ton leader " q =
placed in charge
of each cl u b .
T h g 80 workers
supplement- tn e
efforts Of the 10
cal Associations,
II those already
exist. Where the
idea 10. new the
W orkers form
club centers, or.
ganize the girls,
and arouse them
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03
THE SAME CLANKS

At Washington. DC. a machine
shop occupied land owned by the
Government but leased to the opera
tors OF the machine. shop for n per-
iod for which the government had
recently accepted rent. without CIV
Ing any notice. a private firm under
contract to erect buildings for the
government. when with an armed
guard OF soldiers on Sunday and
threw the contents of the shop into
the street. Later government auth
critics admitted that mistake had
occurred. but the damage had been
done. The heap Of wreckags contain
ed many parts Of machinery that
were being repaired. some OF them
belonging to a laundry upon which
the largest army hospital in Wash
ington depended. Shakespeare knew
what he was talking about when he
spoke OF 1.-THE insolence OF office.
II 1t were not for the freedom OF the
press. which let's light In on such ey-
ents as this. there would be little
freedom left In America.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

substitution Of broken down Euro
pean ideas which remove all insen-
tive for private endeavor and pro-
gress.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

HOW IS YOUR ROOF If there is one place where
stitch in time saves nine" it's the roof Neglect it
and you may have trouble from garnet to celar-an-
noyance, expense spoiled walls ruined furniture, etc.
You remember Mark Twains story about the man
err and he could not oct Il fixed whenit rane? Have
yours fixed before the next. We have all kinds Of
roofing for all kinds Of needs at prices that mean
saving to you
Call at our store on South Main and see our fine
display Of hardware and the famous Patterns Sum
Proof Paint
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

Within SIX months after the United
States entered the war, the Y. w. G.
a. War Work Council had established
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-03

BUILD A HOME OF YOUR OWN and enjoy the
pleasures for which you have wished long. Now is
the time to start the road to happiness end content
ment: Come to our office today and look over the
many different house plans we have; let figure out
the cost on one suited to your needs-then give the
order for the work to begin on the foundation for the
home. It's easy. We can furnish you with everything
you will need for the building from the plans to the
shingles. Come in today and let's talk it over.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

gun fire ceased and he had peace. A
rev minutes later he saw the approach
OF another Hun and at once attacked
In midair. Taken by surprise, the boche
tried to run for home. but In his haste
he misjudged his height and flew
straight into the airdrome. The pilot
heard a heavy crash as the. twO-seater
thought OF pity for the crew passed
through his mind.
He was, however. allowed little time
Tor reflection, for a fourth machine APP
peared out of the night. This time II
was no heavy two-seater returning
from a raid, but one OF the latest scouts
produced by tho enemy. Then began a
single combat In the moonlight, The
pilots and machines were evenly
matched each had a full bag of tricks
learned by long experience Of fighting
IN the air. Once the Hun got on the
tai OF the British scout and fired a
burst which narrowly missed putting
an end to the pilots career. No ma
terial damage was done. and the pilot
side-slipped away into safety. Then he
soozed into the face Of the moon, fol-
lowed by his opponent, looped sudden
~ and came out sitting on the tail of
MS foe, A long burst from the machine
gun and the German scout staggered,
a second burst and It fell into a spin.
Half way to earth the plane collapsed
and the remains crashed on the air
drorne near the wreckage of the three
other machines. BY this time the east
was growing gray with the approach
OF dawn. the pilot thought he had
lone enough for n nights work. "a
ne disposed OF his two remaining bombs
lines. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
REFUGEES DROP
BY ROADSIDE ON
WAY TO HOLLAND
French Civilians Unable to
Stand 150-MiIe Flight.
Many PitiabIe SpeCtaCIes in
Evidence Among Travellers.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 5.-When the
German retirement in Belgian Fan
ders began 1t wal expected that 100000
refugees would seek ,..'etv in Hol-
land. Up TIL Saturday MT however
only a small fraction of his number
had arrived. Az that time about 7,OOO
had passed through the wire gates
marking the Dutch Belgian frontier.
on Friday alone 4,996 arrived. All but
IL were French people from the dis
tricts of Valenciennes, Douai. Cambria
and Quesnoy. ,.
There is no congestion, as In 1914
when the mass Of refugees from Rel
GUM threatened to overwhelm the hur-
riedly organized bands OF willing help
ers,
This time the stream began to trickle
in slowly. At first several hundreds
arrived each day. but the number now
has increased to thousands. However
there has been time to organize al
ali frontier centers OF the Dutch prov.
inces OF Brabant and Limhourg, food
depots In charge OF committees CO.
operating with the Dutch Red Cross
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

alone, as II was the night of nights with
them, and they must keep sober,
Now move forward 10 Dec. "a, 1918.
Ten thousand men and boys from Our
city have gone to fight the Huns, SO
the bottle of booze Is replaced by tho
service flag, studded with silver and
gold stars. Firocracker and pistol-b bull
let money, usually thrown away" will
so TO buy Soldier John a sweater or a
delicious cake,
Red Cross contributions, Y. NJ, C, A,
funds, Liberty loan campaigns and
thrift stamp purchases, as well AZ
changing environments of the time. will
all serve to make Memphis observe one
Of the quietest of Christmases, And
when st. Nick comes again, some time
Christmas eve, 1918, he will find the
little mouse sleeping quietly, undis-
tho first time probably in a hundred
years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

reaching the Dutch border was a young
mother with the body OF her 6-months-
old babe .clasped to her breast. The
baby had died four days previously,
but the mother refused to bury the
body in soil held by the enemy. An
old woman Of Cambria Travelled for
three weeks in a chair tied on a cart.
Scarcely had she reached neutral soil
when the cart overturned and the
woman was Killed.
To distribute the fugitives in Holland
the government last week ordered the
burgomasters Of Deventer, Assem-, Zut-
phen and Arnheim and other provincial
towns far north to arrange to accom-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

per cent of the populations Of the
towns. To these centers the fugitives
now are being taken on IL special
trains, carrying 1000 persons. The
Dutch villagers on the frontiers have
rendered efficient first assistance to
the refugees, although food is not plen-
tiful as In 1914. At Maastricht great
crowds welcomed the refugees by sing
ing the "Marseillaise'' and the BRA
b%anconne' and loaded them with food
and dainties.
The French minister at The Hague
has been investigating the possibility of
r~epatriating the refugees to France
through the liberated section Of Bel
GUM. but the plan is not yet feasible.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
SOME PROOF.

She was one Of those dear old ladies'
who evidently meant well, but the
wounded soldier had answered the same
questions so many times before, and
he began to lose patience.
And how did you know Won we're
wounded"
Saw it In the Daily MAIL" he an
swered, quickly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
BUTTONSO ON BELT
HIS TAB ON HUNS
KILLED OR TAKEN
Lean Mountaineer From
West Virginia Adopts
Novel Substitute for Scalp
Toll of American Indian.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF NERnUN, Nov. e.
Everybody In Gypsy division knows
Private Slim" Jones and his scalp belt.
Jones was reared In the mountains OF
West Virginia. and his voting name Is
James A Jones. He halls from the
country back Of Fairmout; but, as he
says, he has not been home much Of
late.
Jones Is lean and reckless, and has a
musical drawl and his comrades say
there IL no drawer man than he.
At the request Of his fellow soldiers,
Jones showed his famous he'll -huckled
belt, labeled Colt NIT uns,' studded
with brass buttons, each button repre-
At first Jones puzzled ovor the uues-
ton Of scalping his German victims, In
dian fashion, but compromised on but
tpus
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

Doctors and nurses also we're sent to
the border and they are being assisted
by the Sisters of Mercy from the con-
vents in the southern provinces Of Hol-
land.
So far there have been two main
streams, some 80 miles apart. One point
of entry is where the Dutch provinces
of Brabant and Limbourg meet and
the other Is across the Mouse river
into Maastricht, the capital Of Linn
bourg province. At these points the
fugitives are registered by the military
authorities and must undergo a phys
ical examination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Pitiable Spectacle.

The spectacle Of the weary, travel
stained war victims trailing through
the mud and rain was affecting, n
the sufferings of the old n inftrm
men, and children on the l50-
mile tramp were intense. Most Of the
French civilians had bee OF the road
a month; others six weeks or two
months. All the French spoke of the
kindness Of the Belgian people, VINO
shared their food with them. .
On the passage the refugees slept
at night on the bundles they carried.
The motley professions consisted OF all
classes, and a remarkable number lof
grandmothers of so or 80 braved the
Indictment weather in wheelbarrows
pushed by the more able-bodied. The
bundles Of possessions carried by the
refugees included birds In cages, chick
ems, habits and odd kitchen utensils.
The fatigues of the journey were toe
much for some of the travellers. The
weaker ones died on the way n a
few others succumbed soon after reach
ing the hospitable soil of Holland. Many
Of the refugees are suffering from
grippe and bronchial affections, The
worst cases had been given immediate
assistance at the nearest hospitals and
converts, but the examining physicians
say that the number of sick thus far
has been lower than had been antici-
pated.
Carried Dead Babe.
Many pathetic Incidents occurred dur.
ing the march. Among the refugees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
shooting and curstnE
And booze to 60 round.
tany Shot.

Most OF these shootinEs, however, oc-
ured among the lowest element in the
ty, who spent their gay times In the
isiness district Generally speaking
;cording to Capt, George T, 0HaVer,
9teran citizen and former police chief,
Z residential district observed Hule-
lie eve more quietly than 1t does to-
W.
Only the Mardi Gras celebration sur
used that OF Christmas eve In bois-
ouBness, a y Capt. O'Haver. In
% annual March festival a thug who
ippened TO have 1t In for a victim
nild cut his throat while IN disguise,
EN- shed the polka dots In the nearest
ley, return to the scene and review
q body Of his victim with immunity.
Fireworks Of every description, from
e tiny f~irecracker to the real can
a, turned loose their explosives on
r.gtmas eve. There we're many vic
ne. Before such celebrations were
BOO by the police five or six years
20, men would perform almost every
saf with fireworks. II was common
sr two friends to wage a battle from
cross a street with huge cannon crack.
t4a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
His Own Idea.

1t amt a beauty" said Slim. but
II is my own invention, and every hut
ton represents n German either killed
or captured with my own hands, OF
now. hut | got three moro in my nocket
that I've had no time TO hitch on IL.
And, believe me, no button goes on
this belt unless I'm sure Tye rot my
man
Jones has all the tas~tidlousness Of an
aviator In this respect, his comrades OF.
planned
There were a few" continued Jon.s
that ! could not get near. 40 I iIst
had TO shoot them. In most cases
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Whisky Flowed,

whisky was legal In those days and
ne "fire-water' flowed freely. Mem
hts midcountry position helped make
h,e condition. And for four years al
ar the laws we're passed they were un-
aforced and the supply OF liquor wal
ot diminished In the least.
The chief portion Of the nights rev.
~ was q big bottle OF booze, a crowd
friends and plenty of guns and am
un9ion. Professional gamblers. who
feEtsd the city In flocks, refused TO
.dulge in drinks on Christmas V
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Fine Gloves

- Practical Gifts
women's Suede Gloves, In the new tan, grav and field mouse
snHueS $3.50 TO S5Io pair
Women's Fine French Dress Kid Gloves, in all the seasons
much wanted shades and black and white $3.50 to 1925 pair
Women's Heavy, One-Button Walking Gloves. in tan. brown.
gray. $2.5o'to $3a25 pair
Women's Novelty French Kid Gloves. in the new pastel
shades. with contrasting colored stitching. go. .$375 a pair
Women's Driving Gauntlets, In tan and gray $3.50 and SIS pr.
Women's oxford. ATWOOD Gloves-Unlined .......... $3.50
80. Silk Lined. ..,...,., $500
Chidren's and Misses Gloves, a complete line 50 and 81 as pr.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

Women's Aemsttched handkerchief. all linen;
hand embroidered; initial; white and colors,
each SOC am S'S
Women,s Madeira: hand
made: initial; beautiful designs ......,..... CSC each
Women's HandkerehIets-Al linen; hemstitched and
embroidered; three to the box ..,.......$t.oo a box
Women's andkerchlefs-Han embroidered sham
rock lawn: three to the box ,...............6oc box
Women's Observation-Disclosures Spanish hand
emDToldeTed '''''''oo eaVH
A Wonderful Assortment Of beautiful designs in
white and coloTed embroidered handkeTChiefs-
Observation-Disclosures. ice, Csc. 35c. SOC. sec each
of hand embroidered Madeira handkerchiefs Is wor-
thy OF your attention. The most beautiful colec-
ton in the entire South.
Women's Novelty Handkerchief OF Crepe de Chine.
a handsome assortment ....,.............2 Csc each
Mems II. s. initial HandkerchIefs-Whi or col
ored initials; three to the box. ,..,.........be sec box
three to the box $3.50 box
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
GID TIME XMAS
NOW A MEMORY,
ASSERTS OHAVER
Service Flag Now Has Place
Of Distinction in Hearts Oh
Memphians as Yuletlde
NearS.
QUlETEST CHRISTMAS
IN YEARS EXPECTED
Fireworks Are Taboo and
indications Are St. Nick
Will Find City Real SLEEPY
Hollow"

Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
lot a creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse,
Wren old ST. Nicholas whtsked into
Eamphis II. 20 or Is years ago, on
.hrlstmas eve, with his huge bag Of
ays and gifts aboard his reindeer spe-
ial." that quaint old rhyme was out
Il place, 1t was more!
shooting and curstnE
And booze to go round.
Booze TO 60 round too, would
-ardly have slgnified the conditions IN
his quivering old town In those days,
then free eggnoEs wore had tn 73C
aloons for the mere asking and quarts
I old rock and rye by the thousands
,ade their way into homes from grocerS
ad merchants and friends as tokens Of
iendship and appreciation,
Then, too. amid all the carousals, the
Dor police department was quite con
1icuous. composed Of A0-odd hluecoats
orking night and day hauling In The
-unks 10 the station house IN tn,
Icieut horse-pulled. uncovered pate
ayon, with a quite loud bell. Shoot
gs. too, were promlscuous In thosr
mes. Three were reported In tn,
me minute on Christmas eve, 1905, OF
ain street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Newly Arrived
Silk Tapestry
Novelties

-PraCtlCaI GlttS
Pieces daintllv trimmed in gold metal. lace and
braid, and small silk flowers.
Jewel Cases
Perfume Bottles
Bud Vases
Powder Jars
Pin Cushions
Photo Frames
Phone Records
Hairpin Boxes
Society Bags
Desk Sets
Etc, Etc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Carried Dead Babe.

Many pathetic incidents occurred dur
ing the march. Among the refugees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

One-of-a-k kind Suits, smartly
made and charming in unusual
modes, Notable examples OF tho
designers art In silver velvet, cos
tune velvet. Duvetyne, Velour de
Lame, silyertones and broadcloths.
Many richly fur trimmed.
SuITs-unusual Values
S25 and S3S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Hosiery
Practical Gifts

Practical Gifts
Women's All-Silk. Dropstitch
Hose; gray. bronze, Russian
calf, suede-S2.2S pair.
Women's Boot Silk Hose. Black.
white and leading colors-s5c-
sec pair,
The commonwealth., 1918-06-11
CHRISTENDOM'S BANNER

If Christ were to come to Scot
land Neck, and we knew it was the
Savior return to earth, we would
run to touch the hem of his gar
ment, as did the Magdalene, in the
belief that, like. she, we might be
saved.
This we would do because it
would be an easy way Of avoid
ing everlasting death, and vet
we know, if we know anything,
that the salvation Of the soul re-
quires sacrifice, which we have
been 10th to concede.
Perhaps never since the Saw
Tor trod the earth has the oppor-
tunlty for salvation been so plain
as now. The very pulse Of this
nation throbs with an universal
cry for help, but it is cry with
out offer of retribution we are
not ready to pay the price yet.
Reckless Europe has been shown
the way they have paid the full
and sufficient price the supreme
sacrifice, and now France and Eng
land are Christianized as never
before.
The favored manhood Of each
country, more than nine hundred
thousand in France and England
have rendered their lives for the
cause. Every home in these
countries is a place Of mourning,
and still the men 90 forth to face
the ruthless foe, full well know
ing their fate, and the women
still wear a smile a smile Of hav-
ing given Of it's best to the great
cause, that Christ s kingdom and
Freedom may reign in the world
But there is no levity, the mat.
ters in hand are too serious for
laughter, and much has yet to be
accomplished.
Now comes the test for America
Will she accept the terms anG
learn the lesson that France anC
England has been compelled to
ingraft into their inmost souls, o.
will she disregard the warnins
and with negligent competency
let matters drift along, studying
The commonwealth., 1918-06-11

FOUND-A dark colored mans coat
the only identification being a CHECK
book stub in pocket. Can be obtained
by paying FOR this al and applying t.
Mr.. J. NJ Tille~y. 5-25 tt.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-11
ICE CREAM SUPPER

There will be an ice cream supper at
Dawson's Cross roads Friday night,
June IA, at $3.50 clock for the benefit
of the Philathea class. 5t