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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27
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WANTED HELP MaIe-Femaie
OVER 10000 men, women and girls needed
for government Jobs, 500 to $3.50 month,
paid vacations, no layoffs; war construction
work means many appointments: common
education sufficient; pull unnecessary. Write
Immediately for free list positions obtain
able Franklin Institute, Dept. A-103,
Rochester, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27
PERSONAL


BEGIN the New Year right Quit nasty,
injurious, expensive tobacco habit. Gladly
tell how, easily, inexpensiyely, without self
denial or nervous shock. N. n. Stokes,
Mohawk, Fla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

HISTORY OF THE WORLD WAR
MOST complete and official book published.
Best terms. Credit given. Biggest out
fit free. Write Quick. Ziegler Co., OF, East
Harrison, Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

U. S. GOVERNMENT wants women-girls,
sos month, permanent positions; list po-
sitions open free. Write Immediately
Franklin Institute, Dept. ADO, Rochester,
New York.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

LARGE MANUFACTURER wants represent
atives to sell shirts, underwear, hosiery.
dresses, waists, skirts, direct to homes.
Write for free samples. Madison Mills, 500
Broadway, New York City.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

HISNJR4 OF WOhLD WAR-AulleHlIc,
complete and illustrated from official
photographs of allied governments. Intro
duction by Gen. March, chief of staff, .. 5.
army. Biggest commissions to agents. Pros
pectus and outfit free. Send 10 cents for
mailing. Bible Educational society, 18th and
Pine streets, st. Louis, No.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

HISTORY OF THE WORLD WAR.
MOST complete and official book published.
Best terms. Credit given. Biggest outfit
free. Write quick. Ziegler Co., 5-F, East
Harrison, Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-27

GREATEST HISTORY OF WORLD WAR.
COMPLETE details of great battles, 900
pages, 100 striking illustrations. only 81,
80 per cent commission. Send loo postage
on free outfit. Ii. j. Smith, publisher, 1Ol6
Ludington bldg, Chicago.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
THE NEED OF ECONOMY.

THE NEW TAX BILL is in its tentative form, or
- hardly that Numerous suggestions have been made by
economists and fnancerS OF OF additional revenue
the government proposes The new bill IS intended
10 produce eight billion dollars year, against four
billion dollars for the present measure but It may over
that even as the existing law exceeded estimates billion
and half such matter. 1t seems rather too large
proportion Of he wars expense to raise by taxation, when
so many other expenses increasing but that it is com
ing seems unQucstionabe And from the tentative pro-
pisas it is apparent that none are going escape
portion Of the increase OF it is the purpose to hit
hudest those who have most hence profits and
large incomes are likely sustain another JOLT but there
are signs and portcn to indicate the little fellow also
going to be within its scope.
Many who find it difficult to make both ends meet at
present are wondering how they can meet the additional
load For mos. of them the is to be found only in
greater economy Some will receive higher pay equaze
the increase hdt many will not and for the latter class
there remains nothing do but reduce expenses That is
difficult enough with prices where they and likely to 60
higher but can be done indeed must be done Such
economy may somewhat upset the American standard Of
living It is certain to curtal the of luxurcs some Of
which we have come to count necessities.
Nor is alone to meet these added that in
tensye thrift is needed There will be other war calls
aplenty which must he met The next Liberty loan is
nearly be the largest vet subscribed and there must
be saving for that Another y. NJ. c. A. drive for Sll2-
100000 is coming The war savings stamps quota
must be maintained The Red Cross will need more money
before many months have passed and all these calls for
currency will give continuous performance until the
Is over And Americans home cannot honorably neglect
their soldiers overseas nor withhold from allies such
assistance they shall need from time to time We shall
learn something Of the pinch and sacrifice of war be-
fore is over and it is unjust that should We
have much stake the allies ard certainly have
done far less than they This is the Of every person
whether the front home and almost inevitably
means something OF hardship and prvaton Particularly is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

that true in such tnnts CO. c This; contest be
tween nations rather lAs CLASH OF armies,
BY this umc the deusest should know the yaus S pre-
parcdness grea has been the array o examples Of its
worth It h for tie individual to apply that knowledge
to himself Do nc ~ss Tor new tax law to make you
save Begin now. And if you already saving, so
many Americans who never saved before, more
You are going need all you save and all you
is that much assistance to the government whether be in
vested in federal securities Your saving OF food
mean, more food for the armies. Saving fuel
saving Of transportation, reduction Of power needed
in the mines smper supply Of fuel to keep the war
mills grinding Wherever the saving, so it doesn't derac
from efficiency it is help alike to the nation and the in
dividua and both going to need such help Also, it is
the only many have by which to aid tho allied
They cannot honorabiy neglect il.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
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CAPTURE of Castel and the entire
| Rouyrolles plateau by the French
- in another brilliant local action
Saturday adds to a conviction that the
deep nlbbling strategy developed in the
last month by General Foch has for is
big purpose the strengthening OF the
Paris front, which lends weight to IN,
growing belief that the French high
command is convinced that the next
phase OF the German offensive will be
thrown at Paris between Amiens and
the Marine.
Every big inroad that has been made
since the Magnin victory northwest oi
Compicgne has been within the limits
Of the great arc before Paris, the horn,
Of which are at Montdidier and Cha.
teau Thierry
Cantirny, Hamel, Villers- Breton
neauN, Morlancourt, Longpont, Belleau
Wood, Vaux and Castel. the major local
successes Of allied armies in the period
Of pause, are all within the area OF
AmicnS-Marne.
The broken line on the map follows
the front IN the Amens sector. The
Morlancourt and Hamcl gains are reg
lsterci in solid arc lines Going down
the map you pass Nillcr' -Bretonncaux
and llongard where May gains won the
high ground All ground south Of the
Sommc may be cons .dcrcd in the Paris
front Caniigny is Just beyond the
southern limit OF the map
The Arrow MARKS Castel.
With the gain at Hangard this
column stressed the growing menace to
the Hun on the west bank Of the Avre.
with the Luce river on his right flank.
he was pinned in a narrow tongue OF
ground on the west bank including
Hai'cs, Castcl. Moriscl and Mailly-
Raineval At no point is thi, latter
described area, which covers the Paris
Amiens railroad, is the enemy hold
more than four miles deep and this at
Mlilly-Raineyal. To the north this
tongue has been cut off by the win
ming Of Hailles and Cas'cl clear to
Mori,el and the possession Of the
Rouyrclcs plateau given the French
domination of the whole strip clear to
Mailly as well as putting Morioul, on
the east OF the Avre ON the sharp angle
between the Avre and the Luce under
direct observation and consequent fire
accuracy.
Let us hope that the n1use continues
long enough to allow the French two
more operations like that Of the week
end which viii clear the west bank
Of the Avrc north of Maily and put
the very sizcablc water barrier between
the Hun and Amiens at the point OF
,ltherest penetration
This latest story OF the death Of Hin
dcnburg is more dikely to be fake
then the truth Il would make no
difference to the prosecution Of the war
Il the Hun field marshal were dead.
Ludendorff. the quartermaster general,
would step into his shoes and the ma
chine would run ahead smoothly, for
Ludendorif is generally credited with
being the brains OF the general staff,
anyway.
The whole world is so eager to find
the explanation for the four weeks
pause in the encmy's campaign that
such a rumor might develop easily The
newspaper sponsoring the story is a
French paper, Les Nouyclles, published
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Thi, Is to inform Won Hertling that there 10 fat
chance Of Belgium living friendly terms with the
Teus One insult added all the outrages against Bel
GUM OF which Germany has been guilty, will not affect the
righteous hatred OF Belgium for the Huns but such an IN
suit added by the German chancellor in the inference
that Belgium was formerly vassal Of the entente allies
Belgium was free nation its freedom guaranteed by all
the powers including Germany And the world will say
the Bcgians fought like free when their liberty was
violated by the kaser's hordcs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

good sources IN The OCCuniet district OF
Rclgiuu The story then is Of word
OF mouth origin, by whi-h method rumor
is always enlarged and translated into
fact as it travels.
British sending OF reinforcements TO
Nladlyostok looks on the face OF the
dispatch like an action taken beyond the
knowledge OF President Wilson, but this
cannot be the fact, for before our eN-
ecutlye announced his policy few days
ago, Lord Reading was with him on
three occasions, outlining the British
attitude Whatever is being done in
Russia is being done under the guidance
OF the supreme war council and it is
altogether possible that President Viii
son approves OF the present action OF
the British The one conflicting
thought is the Washington statement
that President Wilson would agree to
no policy in Russia that would weaken
the forces on the western front II is
impossible to see how Great Britain
can send a force to Siberia without US.
ing supports destined for the main
area.
Corr, TIc-,r;,c's ,,..-b :, III. P.;,h.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Ninety thousand American soldiers going across the
Atlantic in week may have had something TO do with
starting the latest Hun peace offensive launched by Won
Hertlng Saturday And every time Hun speaks Of this
being a defensive war, on Germanys part we wonder if
he appreciates how funny he sounds But it will probably
come to that before it IS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

he one Of ten to come through with
$4,000 for the same purpose. II his
enterprise and generosity continue 10
expand by the same geometric progress
sion, he may in time be the one man
to put it over Meanwhile the search
for the other nineteen orrHine may pro-
ceed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

German air raiders recently killed fftyfour girls in
attack ambulance station The attack made in
the afternoon that the Hun ayiaors could have better
view Of their ayore sport Yet there those who tell
Us not to hate the Huns
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

The government Washington is so hard pressed for
help that many clerks will get their customary thirty
days leave and probably agree with all General Sherman
said about this war business
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
Ola Stories
d1zNeWHape.
Twenty Years Aqo.
from Ne Xnnec TY2eo

N"'' NV
The Oklahoma battalion may not bs
held at Fort Reno as long as many Of
the boys feared it would. Part OF tho
uniforms and equipments have already
arrived and others are arriving daily.
From the character OF the material OUT
of which the uniforms are made il
would seem that the boys will soon bs
on their way to the tropics.
Byron Shear has returned from a visls
in Wisconsin.
Last night the ladies' guild OF thu
Episcopal church gave a lawh party n
Third and Robinson streets. A dance
platform was laid and the grounds well
lighted. The attendance was good and
the occasion an enjoyable one.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

TrozEy Is disposed to regard the allies enemies, it
1t may be added that he ha, treated them that way
since he returned Russia end the war on Ger
man terms
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

German efforts to bcttle American soldiers are not
made by those Germans who have against Americans
in first line performances
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

granted that there has been no big hid
den entente organization at work II
Russia to accomplish by means of edu
cation and enlightenment, the deSireC
awakening OF the real democrats o.
Russia.-W. NJ II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Women voters numerous than men at Anna
rlo Tex, but there still plenty Of there to tell
them how to vote
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
We Hadn't Noticed II

The Chandler News Publicist sus.
poets that one reason why women kiss
each other on the street is that they
have preference for kisses without a
tobacco flavor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Celebration OF Bas,lle day should be
enthusiastic but safe and sane We
still have few Bastilles, such as they
are. for those who get too gay.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Old Hindcnburg passed without finding that place
in the sun but he won't need it where he is going
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
AorifW1N
-byvVh- "

W uInhH " DIX.
when our helpful-hlntlnE uelghbor,
Lcno Osborne. tries TO tell
How to tighten wOmuns labor,
We agree with her quite well
To our own sweet satisfaction
We have proven past n doubt
That this household, care and action
Needn't fag IL body out
We have kept the vine clad cottage
$50 II didn't get away,
And prepared our nCss Of pottsge
While friend wife had gone TO play
And the task thus undertaken
Didn't last from sun 10 sun:
Didn't leave US wan and shaken.
Like man whose race is run.
Did she profit by example
on our swift domestic plan7
Did she cen approve the sample
or that h4ndwork OF man?
We can tell you, on the quiet.
That she didn't not at all:
Didn't seek 10 profit by Il.
Nor applaud our labors small.
on the other hand. she snorted,
MObillZed the mups and brOOms,
And for days and weeks CaVorted
Cleaning up those humble rooms.
Hence we fear that Ieno's starter
VIII not finish very strong:
Woman who would he n martyr
Still viii labor loud and long
{. r. Hill. superintendent OF III,
Western Oklahoma hospital. at Supply
has joined the movement to swat tn,
rooster and says an lnfertile egge will
keep almost indefinitely without spoil
ing. We have encountered some tina
had been kept that long, but Their
seemed to be no doubt about their fer
tility.
First, J. R Cottingham Is willing +,
he one OF twenty men to subscrib,
SIS 900 TO start cotton mill here
Then he went further with an offer Il
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

First J. R. Cottingham Is willing TO
he one OF twenty men to subscribe
SIS 600 TO start cotton mill here
Ihen he went further with an offer 70
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Mrs " Frank Wilson gave a charm.
ing dinner party last evening compIi.
mcntary TO Mr. and Mrs l. J. Albert
jr.. and celebrating Mr. Wilson'S births
day Other guests were: Dr. and Mrs.
I A. Reck Mr. ard Mrs VIII Judan,
Mr.. and Mrs G. K Williams. Miss
Nora zimmerman Of Columbia and Miss
Mary Wilson OF Cane Girardcau Mo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

in Amsterdam. Its authority is "irom
good sources in the occupied district OF
Belgium" The story then is OF word
OF mouth origin, by whi-h method rumor
is always enlarged and translated into
fact as IL travels.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
Fifteen Years Ago.

A. A. Barnes, residing northwest Of
the city, says he will have three crops
Of alfalfa on his farm this year Ha
~ now cutting the second crop and t
will run over a ton and quarter to
tho acre.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15
Ten Years Ago.

Mn. Samuel Hsrris iu SPEEDING the
week end as the guest Of her sister
Mrs. Benjamin Woodruff Of Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Miller enter.
tained the following friends informally
with bridge TUESDAY evening: Mr.,
DaugherN and Miss Daucherty OF Ohio,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney l.. Brock Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Rest. Mr. and Mrs Top
prng Mr.. and Mrs. David Dauphcrty
and Miss nartrnboWcr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-15

Clarence T Bennett paid NJ c. Miner
last week $50 for a strip Of ground
seven and onc-half inches wide by 40
feet in length adjoining his property on
First street The strip was needed for
the new building which Mr. Bennet is
arranging to erect adjoining the Indiana
building
Mr. and Mrs Piersoi left Yesterday
for Paola, Kan, where they will visit
relatives.
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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that l will, as administrator of the estate oi J. B. Chambers, deceased, on the 9th day of February. 1918, between the hours prescribed by law for mak. ing judicial sales, in front of the Lee County National Bank, Mariana Lee County, Arkansas, offer for sale under order of the Probate Court made in vacation on the 18th day or January, 1918, the following described personal property belonging to the estate of J. B. Chambers, to-wit:
 Eight head of mules. one log wagon 3 farm wagons, head of hogs, D pigs, COWS, yeariings, 2 calves lot farming implements, 1 lot Of snop tools, 3 skiffs. 1 gasoline boat barge, 1 lot of fishing tackle
 The terms of sale will be for casn
 Given under my hand tnS 'ho 18th day of, January, 1913.
 R. W. PATTERSON s29 Administrstor
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible school at 9:45 a. m
 Morning worship period II o'clock.
 Evening service 7:30 o'clock.
 Wednesday night prayer service 7:3O.
 The pastor will discuss the follow ing topics next Sunday: Morning. By Faith" Evening, "The Fire Goeth Out" Your presence will help.
 The minister has not been able to get into the homes of the people as soon as he had hoped, as moving has been slow process this cold weather But he is anxious to get with everyone as soon as possible.
 You can greatly aid him in this by him at the church next Sunday and telling him where you live. as he is a stranger in the city and has to learn both people and places. Come, let us be neighborly. Services every Lord'st day, morn ing and evening.
 J. B. EASLEY, Pastor.
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SCRAPS

A finger clamp for Knitting and crochet needles has been invented to relieve the strain of holding them.
 A shipment of 100000 dozen fresh eggs recently reached New Zeland from California in good condition.
 When the worst has happened Ger many may gladly find refuge in the declaration of the allies for the pro- tection of the rights of weak nations Newark News.
 Pennsylvania hunters kill 3,000.000 rabbits yearly.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
METHODIST CHURCH

Our church services have been greatly disturbed this winter owing to repair work, frozen pipes and an inadequate fuel supply. We desire to announce, however, that we will have regular services if possible, from now .on If the weather is severe we will use the Sunday school room, otherwise the auditor ium. Come and worship with us. Speak to your friends and have them come with you.
 J. A. WOMACK. Pastor.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN cHuRcl

Good attendance last Sabbath. No preaching service at night until the weather moderates and fuel is more ylentiful.
 Sunday school at the usual hour,
 :45 a. m. The adult bible class in the lessons from Marks Gospel of fers special opportunity for study of the gospels during the coming quarter.
 Prayer meeting next Wednesday night closes the series of services on Sunday school efficiency. Subject, Marks Gospel" It's place and mes sage A few striking characteristics Do you believe in United Prayer? The times call for such as never before.
 Preaching service II a. m., subject, "The call of the home land" This call is one, the answer is one. Special music. Every Sabbath in vites you to some comfortable church and bible message. To think lightly of worship in a time like this is to slight call of the home land. More than this, it is to slight the call of God "who honors them that honor Him" A weakness of the age is the lack of Godliness among the, protesting Godly. The coming of the King will find others with talents buried beneath their own ideas and standards of living rather than Gods standards God lness with it's bloom in the Sabbath sanctuary and daily living, is d restorative for time and eternity The call is now as of old "Who is there on the Lords side2'' We are
The courier-index., 1918-02-01

Mrs. O. l.. Williamson entertained most delightfully."- at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the occasion be- ing tea, complimentary to her guest. Mrs. Eberle Stevenson. of Little Rock. The guests were asked to bring their knitting, and the after noon was spent most informally. About twenty ladies of the younger married set comprising the guest list. Mrs. Williamson was assisted in looking after her guests and ser wing them with dainty refreshments by Miss Emma Clark and Mrs. Car rie Louise Apple.
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SITUATION wANTED-Male. an

SITUATION WANTED-Male, am- bilious. St. Louis young man de- sires opportunity to locate in Mari anna. Experienced in general office and clerical work; also selling and collecting. First class references from a Fort Smith man. Any offer gladly considered. Address St. Louis," care Courier-Index. 2p
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WEDNESDAY
FIRST eAPTlsT CHURCH

The pastor will preach Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. Subject, Yielding to the Spirit" Regular services Sunday night at seven sniIty.
 Sunday school at nine forty five. J. f. P. U. at six thirty.
 We should be glad to have you come to all our services.
 w. c. BOONE, Pastor.
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be held in May, 1918.
For County superintendent

announce that L. Y. Whitenton is candidate for county superintendent of education of Lee county, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary election to be held in May, 1918.
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FOR SALE-On easy terms, one eleven room dwelling house, situated convenient to the school and public feet on the best residential street in the city and runs the entire depth of the block For further informa- tion call and see Estes w. Mann, Bank of Marianna building. t2
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Announcements
For Chancellor


 To the Demicratic Voters of the Fifth Chancery Circuit:
 I beg to announce that 1 am a candidate for reelection to the of flee of Chancellor in the ensuing Democratic Primary Election. You have endorsed my administration of the office heretofore, and know what to expect when you elect me. Yet with my added experience, I should make a better officer than before. And such shall be my earnest en- deavor. And shall always feel grateful to you for the trust you have reposed in me in the past years.
 Sincerely,
 E. D. ROBERTSON. Marianna, Ark, January 2, 1918.
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For county and Probate Judge

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Judge Jno. A. Plum mer IS candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge of Lee county, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary election to be held in May. 1918