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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Ho0SIER FIRED FIRST SHOT
Alexander Arch of South Bend Has
Distinction of Sending Initial
Shell Into Hun Lines,

New York.-The story of the first
shot fired by the American expedition
airy force In the war with Germany-a
shell sent screeehing into the German
lines about as dawn was breaking On
October %, 1917--is contained In let
ter sent to the press by the comman-
der Of thu Indiana battery which per-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Probably the coolies, like the tactics,
are much the same in any war. An
eastern Yank writes home that he
knows now why Napoleon always had
his picture taken with his hand inside
his shirt.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Get Out of the Rut Occasionally

There is sometimes no harm, and
often bucketful of joy, In just being
real foolish for q spell. And many a
time it loosens up the strings of the
heart to be extravagant, even, like the
country boy at the circus who said:
1--WE got Is cents, and I'm goin' to
spend it all on peanuts, and / don't
give durn who knows 1t, nuther."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

It's the habit formed in youth that
sticks. The Yanks, when they start
after the Huns go through the line
Just as they used to go through new
pair of stockings at the knees when
they were In the primary grades.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Where It Really Is Cold.

A New York man says he has a
friend who told him it was once SO
cold in northern Canada that as soon
as he spoke a word 1t froze and
dropped to the floor Of his room. In
the middle of the night 1t grew warm
er and he was awakened by someone
talking. That sound seepscd to come
from the floor. He got uE, lit the light
and found that the frozen words were
melting and returning the conversation
he had had the evening before.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

IT has been estimated that by reason
of their neglect to chew their food
sufficiently the people Of the United
States waste enough food to supply all
France and Belgium. Chewing will
win the war Fletcherize and con-
found the kaiserl
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

The Medaille Militaire is almost al
ways won by enlisted men, but Joffre
and Foch have been awarded this hon
or. To be worthy of what a Poilu is
worthy of is the greatest ambition of
French generals.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Rejected 81 Times.

Chicago.--After being rejected 81
times In the army and navy, the patri.
otlc ardor CT Frank A. Mills, 4 feet Ii
inches tall. Of this city, was finally re-
warded when he was accepted by the
Rcd Cross for service "ovGx there
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

American composers are at work on
a wedding march to replace the time
honored German dirge. And yet, per-
haps, Lohrengrin has been abandoned
In Prussia since the formality of we'd
6iings seems to have been dispensed
with.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Ordinary ink erasers will cleanse
furnished copper, the grit of the rub
her removing the tarnish without
scratching the metal.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

officials of Wilmington, N. c., and
Charleston, S. c. during bombardment
of those cities by Prussian subma-
rines implored Mr.. Wilson to protect
them--in the Cologne Gazette.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

has decided that they are not immod.
est, as some about town thought. And
the committee went further and put
its o. X. on the girls wearing tho
overalls on the street on their way to
and from work.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

formed this important action In Amer
lean history.
Alexander Arch Of South Bend, Ind,
q sergeant in this nit-Battery g Of
the Sixth field artillery-is the veteran
soldier, who. according to this letter,
yanked the lanyard of the pioneer gun
to speak for the United States on the
soil of France.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

To prove that there is race Of
blond EslSimos, Explorer Stefansson
rs bringing back some Of their blond
hair. This, to a person trained and
accustomed to the vagaries Of fashion,
lis pretty poor proof. However, the
Eskimos have not yet learned the
,ises OF peroxide of hydrogen.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Hindenburg is still endeayoring to
cheer German soldiers with the assur-
ance that if they fight long enough
their widows will get iron crosses and
photographs of the kaiser.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

When the frost is on the pumpkin
and the folders in the shock sounds
Observation-Disclosures the wood is in
the cellar and the coal is in the bin
sounds much more cheerful.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Do not permit to hang idly in the
closets any Stacker old clothes that
should do duty this winter in northern
France and Belgium.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

To do unto others as you would be
done by may sound good motto-but,
how if you feel you ought to be
kicked?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

So many things are happening along
the front that apparently the German
press has given up trying to tell about
any Of them. ... ...
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

One almost fears now that the war
will end before economy becomes Sc
curely re-established among the vir-
tues
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Patriotic conuiots.

The inmates of Sing Sing prison
subscribed $4,000 to the fourth Liber-
ty loan, $1,000 being donated to the
Red Cross. Prison walls have not
smothered all the manhood there.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

One of the worst slackers is the
man who sits down and criticizes his
wife for the way she looks in farmer
cite toys.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Although there's an acute shortage
of white paper, books that nobody will
ever read continue to make their ap-
pearance.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

In the annual controversy between
the advocates of tomottoes and tomay-
toes, it is wise to take no part.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23
Female oyeralIs o. X.

Mansfield, O.-Factory girls here are
happy. A committee which investi-
gated the wearing Of overalls at work
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Romance so takes possession Of the
soldiers soul that when he ceases to
live it he takes his pen in hand and
writes it.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

So far, investigations of why prices
go up have served only to disclose the
fact that they are still doing so.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Candy may be taboo, but the young
man who goes a-wooing can carry a
turnip in one pocket and an onion in
the other.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

With an advance of 81 in hay, what
effect win it have on the rest OF
breakfast foods?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Spanish influenza is also neutral.
Both the entente nations and the cent
trail empires have it.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Admitting that, as an eastern clergy
man says, kissing is a relic of the dark
ages. we submit that eating is also.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

All would enjoy the Balkan offensive
more il the names were not so hard TO
spell and pronounce.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

That half pound of food each of US
saves a week will help feed our allies
and also will pay for a thrift stamp.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Mitchell Is. d. Mennonite colony Is
moving to Canada because Of war con-
ditions.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Women ice wagon drivers in Indian
apolis are proving q success.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

The old grads wonder what the
colleges are coming to when even
freshman can play on the varsity.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Remember the Belgians have other
things to worry about and will not
mind if that suit is last years style.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

Who remembers when lot OF peo'
Pile couldn't afford to wear anything
but bingham?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-11-23

johnson City AT the closing session
OF 'Holston conference, Methodist Epis-
copal Church here, it was reported that
more than two million copies of tie
Bible had been sent overseas during
the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
WANT WAR LABOR
BOARD PERMANENT

Labor leaders have opened their
fight looking toward the maintaining
Of a permanent national labor board
to succeed the National War Labor
Board. it was learned here today. and
are only awaiting President Wilson's
IetHrn before discussing a definite
statement as to Isbor's attitude
Coincident with this, il was
learned that a difference Of opinion
has arisen among the personnel Of
the existing board, and has gone. in
fact. so far that at least four Nom
bers have called upon Secretary of
Labor Wilson to ask. his attitude and
urge the immediate abolition OF the
board.
The decision that no more cases are
to be handled unless there is a joint
submission by both parties practically
puts the board out Of existence ex-
cept for the very small number Of
cases OF this kind arising. Secretary
Wilson approved this course Of ac-
ton. but refused absolutely to agree
20 the adjustment Of the board alto
gether.
Labor men predicted today that
With the present board as a nucleus
there will be created a national Iabor
commission such as the Canadian
labor leaders secured for the Do
minion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT
(; Dandruf Surely
Destroys The Hair

Girls-if you want plenty Of thick
beautiful. glossy. silky hair. do oy
all means get rid of dandruff. Tor II
will starve your hair and ruin 1t II
YOU don't
1t doesn't do much good to try TO
brush or wash it out. The only sure
way to get rid of dsndruf is to dis
solve IL, then YOU destroy it entirely:
To do. this, get about four ounces OF
ordinary LIQUID arvon: apply II AZ
night when retiring: use enough 70
molstsn the scalp and rub 1t in gent
~ with the finger Ups-
BY morning, most IL not all, OF
your dandruff will be gone. and
three or four more applications VIII
completely dissolve and entirely de-
stroy every single sign and trace OF
it
You will ind. too. that all itching
and digging of the scalp VIII stop.
and your hair will look and feel a
hundred times better. You can get
liquid arVon at anv drug store IL IS
inexpensive and four ounces is ali
YOU will need. no matter how much
dandruff- YOU have. This Simple
remedy never fails
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
LAzARO'S OPULENT
VOICE DELIGHTS

The -ounS Spanish tenor, Hipolito
Lazaro. OF tie Metropolitan Opera
Company. was heard in his FIRST re-
citaI in Washington yesterday after
noon. when an audience that even
occupied many seats on the stage at
tended this opening concert OF the
Artists Course" presented by Mrs.
Wilson Greene.
Lazaro has an opulent tenor voice,
eXcelling in his bravura passages and
in the songs that hold local charac.
teristics, such as the Alvarez "A era
NADIA" or the vital "ClavesiIos" of
VaIverde. much in the mode OF the
Figaro song from the Barber OF Sc
Vile" He still lacks the finish Of
more mature art, and is uneven in his
voice production, going perilousiy
near the faisetto for his sof; hiEsI
tones and relying more upon his dra-
matte powers than upon a pure vocal
art
His dramatic qualities and a SYM
pathy for local color made of the
oriental encore "a La Partida" OF Al
varez a particularly charming thins,
and the aria from Meyerbeer's
"L'Africaine" was most effective.
Youth and fervor. however, give much
appeal to the imps ssioned opera mu-
sic lore, and the ''Boheme" aria with
its full-voiced finale won. much APP
prevail and many opera encores were
granted. among them the "Questa
Quella" from RiGoletto, and la
donna MOBILIZE" "Ah. so fair" from
Martha. and finally the Tosca sob
song" e lucevan lie stelle."
Nature has richly endowed this
young singer. and his future should
be a brilliant one, but for the recital
list he still needs the finer touches
that give tone color and meaning 10
the lesser phrases. As assisting ar
fist. Alberto Bimboni gave several
piano solos and played most sympa-
thetic accomplishments. ]. Mach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT
A Dead Stomach
Of What Use Is Il?

Z Thousands? yes. hundreds OF thou
sands, of people throughout America
are taking the slow, death treatment
daily. =
They are numbering their own stom-
ach, the best friend they have, and in
their sublime ignorance they -think
they are putting aside the laws OF
nature.
This Is no sensational statement: il
is a startling fact. the truth OF which
any honorable physician will not deny.
These thousands Of people are swal-
lowing daily huge quantities OF pep
sin and other strong digestents. made
specially to digest the food in the
stomach without any aid at all from
the digestive membrane of the stom-
sch. TZE
Mona stomach tablets relieve dis
tressed stomach in FIVE minutes: they
do more. Taken regularly for few
weeks they build up the run down
stomach and make IL strong enough
TO digest its own food. Then indiges-
ton. belching, sour stomach and head
ache will 60
Mi-o-na stomach tablets are sold by
druggists everywhere and by ODon-
pell's Drug Stores, who guarantee
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
John D." URGES
INDUSTRIAL UNITY

ATLANTIC CITY. ~. J., Dec. c.
There are four parties to industry
capital. management. labor. and com
munity,l said John D. Rockefeller,
speaking here at a general session OF
the War Emergency and Reconstruc-
tion Conference.
Upon the heads OF these four par
ties who refuse to reorganize their
Industrial HOUSEHOLDS in the light OF
the modern spirit will rest the respon-
sibility for such radical and drastic
measures as may be later forced upon
industry II the highest interests OF
all are not shortly considered ana
dealt with in a spirit OF fairness.
Never was there such an opp"r-
tunity as exists today for the indus
rial leader with clear vision ana
broad sympathy permanently to bridge
tho chasm that Is daily Gaping
wider between the parties in interest
and to establish a solid founds ton
fer Industrial prosperity. social I'M
proyement. and national solidarity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
KAISER A Criminal,
SAYS KING GEORGE

LONDON, Dec. 6.-what does King
George really think of his counsin
William HohenEolIern. former Ger
man Emperor?
This is a question that has been
often asked. According to a writer
in the Daily News. which usually is
very careful as to the trustworthiness
of what it prints, King George re-
CARDS him as the greatest criminal
in the world today"
g. The writer says he was talking a
few days ago with q well-known
statesman who has had many oppor-
tqnities during the war. and especial
ly lately. OF hearing the king eN-
press his views Of the former kaiser.
And he thus summarizes what the
''welI-known statesman" told him.,
Ny informant says the kings feel
ings and expressions are so strong
they could hardly be reproduced YER
batfrn, but that the. substance OF them
is that the kaiser is the greatest Grim
inal in he world today: that he is
responsible for the outrages
on the Belgian and French civil pop
ulaIion: for the bombing and air raids
on the innocent -inhabitants- of IN
Io<tsFSa -tOWasi Aef the IotPeoolnB OF
passenger and hospital ships and the
sinking Of survivors in their boatsi
for the first use OF poisoned gas the
poisoning, eff wells. sthe dsstruction
of works Of art. OF historic buildings.
of beautiful towns: and the machinery
Of industrial life and potential recon
struction: that he not only permitted
these things to proceed, but was in
many cases a personal assenter to and
director OF them and that for such a
man no retributive penalty. however
severe, would be undeserYed."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Xmas Motor Robes

Motor Robes make splen-
did Christmas gifts.
Our showing is large
and our prices are
moderate.
J2X72 plush motor robes
shown in blue. black. brown
and green. At $3.50.
j4X72 Push motor robes
in solid colors. The famous
Strook quality. In blue,
black, brown and green.
At $1,000.
54X72 mohair plush robes,
m handsome wavy effects.
Plain black back. Tops
in tan, burgundy, navy,
green and brown. At
sl5.CO.
Our showing OF woven auto
robes is large and compre-
hensive. Your choice of
frinGed or hemmed styles
in some of the numbers.
Prices are $1,000. $500.
$3.50. $1,000, $1,000, $500
and IS.
Fifth Floor, Lansburgh & Bro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06

MILDLY BlouSeS of LonSdale jean, in all white
or white with navy or Copen collar, braid
trimmed. Sleeves trimmed with emblem.
Sizes to D years. SIPS.
MILDLY Skirts of Lonsdale jean, full pleated
with waist Sizes 8 to IL, at $3.50.
With belt, sizes p and IA, at $1.95.
Misses Gym Bloomers of black poplin, at
$2.95. Of navy serge at $4.95.
MILDLY BlouseS of, Lensdale jean with navy
blue collars and cuffs. Sizes IA to p
years. At $3.50.
Children'S Rain CapeS of navy blue mercer:
lied sateen, with plaid-lined hood. Sizes
to IA years At $3.50. Third Fl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
A raw, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You
Apply a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister Ike
the old-fashioned- mustard plaster.
Just spread 1t on with your fr-s-c.
It penerates to the sore spot with a
gentle tingle, loosens the congestion
AID draws cut the soreness and pain.
. Musterole is a clean, white ONT
n,ent made with oil of mustard It
3 fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitiS Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache,
congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum-
baso, pains and aches of the back or
Joints sprains, soremuscles bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill
dren. Keep it handy for infant use.
3oc and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
THREE MILLION
SLAIN BY TURKS

LONDON. Dec. 6.-The Morning
Post correspondent at Constantinoplr.
describing the corruption and missr"
Of Turkey. says that throughout the
last four years tn" Turks, acting IN
der orders OF the committee OF union
and progress. have done their best
to ruin their country. and have sue
ceeted extremely well.
Three million peryons have been
massscred and another million are on
the verge Of starvation this winter.
A great portion OF the empire has
been conquered and psrceled out
among the different races. and what
remains is totally ruineI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Jewelry
For Women
and Children

Sterling Silver Hat OEc
Children's solid gold-top bracelets,
guaranteed 10 years. c1 IN
Filled pearl necklaces with en-.
Fold clasps. At. OV(
Induestructible pearl earrings in
pierceless design Q2c
AT -.........-....... ~
White stone-set barpins with 0Qn
silver settings. At...... COC'
Gold shell signet rings in all co.
Opera length indestructible pearl
necklaces, "a inches long. eO OK
AT .'-...-,.t...'. VH
First Floor. LansburEh &. Bro.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Notion Section
Suggests Some
Xmas Gifts

Nickel Plated Shaving,
Stands, in a large aSSort-
ment of styles. At $1.9S
to $3.50.
Fancy Work Boxes and
Baskets, in a large assort-
ment of styles and colors.
At $I.50 to $9.96.
Children's Sewing Boxes,
s fitted with silk, thread
< swinder, ribbon runner,
and needles. AT l9c to
$1.59.
! Black Leatherette Sewing
Boxes, nicely lined in an
assortment of shapes,
Complete soc. i
Fancy Coat Hangers in all
colors. At Csc to $1.00.
First Floor. Lansbprgh G Bro,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Relatives and Close Friends Appreciate.
Undermuslins AS Gifts

If had hundred Night Gowns she'd be pleased vi
another PRETTY Just so with all other undermlsl
good tip for your gift list. So,
ruffe o
Combinations made fine quality nainsOOk y trimmed dainty
In drawer models At and $685.. Is
o ste sefr Special at
brodery At sI95 1885,
with dainty laces. At sl25 $780, $195 to $685.
models, with A and
quality yokes ety
with laeS sec.
FIoorLa {
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06

We must krep our army equipped
snd ready to enforce peace ferms.
Continue TO lend Uncle Sam your
mOaeY-buy W. Q. s. constantly. 49, d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
The Kodak Shop
Is A Good
Xmas Store

Anyone who hasn't a Kodak
will greatly prize one as
Christmas gift. One of
the small Brownies for
little boys and girls. One
of the larger folding
KodakS for older folks. :
Prices range from $500 up.
And, any person who has a
Kodak will be glad to re-
ceive some of the many
accessories.
Balcony, First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Middies Please the Children
AS Gifts

MILDLY BloueS made of lean all white white with roll
lars trimmed with braid. Sizes 6 to years. At SITS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
ForGirls

Iirs' Dull Leather Button Boots, $245 SEQ. =
Iris Patent Leather Button Boots 81 IS $3.50 81.
Cafskin Lace to
iris Tan Calfkn Lace Boots $500 $500
Iris Patent Leather Suede TOP Boots $500
White Kid So to
iris White Buckskin Boots, $3.50 h $3.50.
1ils' Ballet Dancing Slippers, $500 - $4oo
iris Leggms ssc to $s25 Girls Gym oxord $25 $1.5o
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06
Editorial

EQlCOflal
A young man came to US the
other day who was so anx-
ious to learn advertising
that he was willing to work
for NOTHING for the oppor-
tunity.
Unfortunately we had no open
ing for him, so he asked our
advice as how to begin in
advertising.
He seemed rather disappointed
when we told him to get a
position as a salesman, so
he could learn merchandise"
and people"
Many persons think advertis-
ing is the writing Of seductive
stories about anything that
IS for sale. 1t is NO SUCH
THING.
Present day department store
advertising is merely telling
a straightforward story Of
the things you have to offer
and why and what price.
It is NEWS pure and simple.
Get that firmly fxed-please.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06

Boys Patent Leather Dancing Pumps, $3.50 to $3.2
Boys Scout Shoes, $2.75 to $3.25.
Boys Leggins,, 9ec to $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06

3 to IA years At $3.50 Third &
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-06

First Floor. LansburEh & Bro.