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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
America The Best Country

IN Inc World
J. A. Barr who is an operator in a
L. 5. Naval Air Station at Arcochn
is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs Euphrasia
Barr of McDaniels Pvt. Barr is
still OF the firm opinion that after all
America is the best country in the
world. The following letter to his
mother says:
Dearest Mother: Just a few lines
tonight to let you know that | am
well and never felt better in my life.
How is every one with you? Hope
this finds all of you we'll
Every thing is just about the same
over here The Allies are still driving
back the Huns and | am in hopes
they will continue to until they
drive them home. | believe they will
and | am in hopes it will not take
as soon be back home We have the
best country in the world. Don't let
any one tell you different
| got five letters from the Kroolart
to-day. They were sent there about
the time left the States.
Who is the teacher in our school
this year? Are all the boys going?
Tell them to go every day, they will
find they will need it some day.
know.
| will have to say goodnight as
it is about taps time. Good luck and
goodbye. Your son, J. A. Barr, FL ?
c., L. S Naval Air Station, Arcochn
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
With Home Boys In Service
Continued from page .

| have not had any mail since |
came over. suppose every one is
waiting for me to let them know my
address.
This ink is so thin / can hardly
write. Hope it will not fade out be-
fore this gets home.
| am going to get a permit pretty
soon and have you send my sweaters.
If | can get hold of couple of pairs
of wooden socks | could use them
pretty we'll
You need not worry about me for
| am not in any danger now and will
pobably not be.
| will write you again soon. We
are busy just now. Lovingly, Sgt
J. A. Head, Mail Detachment. saith
Division, A. <. F. France A. p. o.
COS.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Stationed At Camp Mcclellan.

Everett Miller is the son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Jno. r. Miller of Tell City,
Ind, and a brother of Mrs. Allen
Waggoner of Hardinsburg Route No.
2, to whom this letter is addressed
Miller was conscripted last July and
sent to where he is now.
Dear Sister: Will try and write
you few lines to let you know how
am, am feeling fine now have been
sick with the influenza | have been
worrying about the folks at home.
| have not been getting my mail
since ! have been in the Hospital and
Detention Camp but will go back to
my company Friday. There is stout
talk OF us leaving here next week,
so you don't need to answer this
until you find out where | go, but
you must write mother and try to
keep her from worrying about me for
guess if William has to leave she will
worry sure enough, guess that is all
she thinks now. Wish she would not
worry about me for | am getting
along alright 1t certainly got me
when Margaret died have been lost
ever since can't hardly get used to
not getting any letters from her had
nice letter from Mary last week
think she has found out how much
they miss Margaret but it is to late
now would have come home if |
could have gotten a furlough but
could not get one. Well hope none
of you get the flu for it goes pretty
hard with some people. Anna tell
Allen the next time you write for
him to write few lines it won't take
him long to write little and would
appreciate it. | will close for this
time with love to all Your loving
brother, Everett Miller.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Celebration of the New
Italian Gov-Gen.

One OF the most notable events in
the history of the Italians was cele-
brated last week when the inhabitants
of that country welcomed in the city
of Triest, the new Italian Governor
General, Gen. Petitti 'di Roreto. The
Italian poet, Signor Beuelli express
ed the celebration which lasted two
days as THE realization of century's
dream and the end and aim of Italy's
war against Austria Hungary"
1t is stated that all of Triest's pop
ulation, which is only about 10000
since the war, turned out in all of
their regalia to meet the Governor
and so elated were the women, child
rem and the white haired patriots to
have Triest restored to Italy, that
they embraced and kissed the Cover
nor, and so dense was the crowd it
was impossible for his automobile to
be moved.
Before the celebration took place
the Austrian police control of Triest
was relaxed, and the Austrian SOL
diers realized that their army had
been defeated on the Italian front,
began demobilizing and went to their
homes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Some Bargains i'm Breckenridge
County Farms

and tobacco barn, all fruit necessary fol
house use Price $500. $4,000 cash, bal
ance in annual payments.
No. 8 2s4 acres miles from Coverport
Is acres bottom land, balance rolling, with
some slightly rough, 175 acres young tim.
Der, ordinary houce and barn. Price 5000
"a cash balance in 3 annual payments.
No. O 255 acres 9 miles from Cloverport
100 acres level, 100 rolling, balance rough
good two-story residence, good barn and
out buildings, $1,000 worth OF timber, land
practically all fenced. Price $1,000. "a
cash, balance in annual payments.
No. Z II acres u mile from Cloverport
all rolling land and in grass, all under woven
wire fence, new brick cottage, concrete cellar
and cellar house, and brick stable. Price
$4,000. "a cash, balance in II months.
Nos 145 acres miles from Cloverport,
50 acres level meadow, balance rolling, some
new and l old barn, about 800 worth OF
white oak timber Price $1,65O. $500 cash,
in annual payments.
No. 0 1875 acres miles west of Clover
port, 80 acres good bottom, balance hill land,
Price $1,000. 81 400 cash, balance in IL
months.
No 10 100 acres l mile from Webster, on
good road. las acres tillable, 10 acres in
woodland, Is acres bottom land, 20 acres
good fence, has good seven room cottage,
with front porch, good three room tenant
house, splendid spring and spring house
near residence. All land is good, strong
limestone soil. Price $1,000. u cash, bal
ance in annual payments.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13

There are several cases OF the
Spanish influenza in the camp and
some OF the boys in my company
have it and ! run a good chance Of
getting it, Mama is still down here
and she is well
Carrie | won't get to write much
until all OF the influenza gets out of
the camp for all OF the Y. NJ. c. AS
are closed and the X. of C's. are
closed too and it will be hard for me
to get writing paper and stamps.
Carrie ! went into the gas chamb-
ers today. The chambers are full OF
the clorine gas which you read about
so much in the papers and it is deadly
poison. The Huns use it over
There" but | won't care for it when
! get there for | have a good gas
mask and ! have lots of confidence
in it. | can get it on in FIVE seconds.
No, | don't think the Huns will gas
me. | also went through the tear
gas. That will not kill you but it
will make you cry worse than il you
were at funeral We took off our
masks while in there.
We are going through a maneuver
known as sham battle am in
the trenches and the machine guns
are firing all the time on the light
artillery. 1t sure does make some
noise. ! am in a dugout most of the
time operating buzzer phone.
Tell aunt 'Conzadia and uncle II.
! said, Hello. Give all my love and
best wishes.
Well Carrie | will close for this
time. ! still remain your loving
cousin, Pvt William Wilkerson, Co.
{. 2O9th Field Signal Bait Camp
Sheridan, Ala.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13

No. l 1867 acres, on pike two miles from
Hardinsburg. 100 acres level land next to
pike,56H acres rolling, all can be cultivated,
90 acres meadow, Is acres pasture, 40 acres
wheat sown, acres good apple orchard,
plenty Of good water, all land fenced, lime
stone soil free OF rocks, has Groom cottage
in good condition, good tobacco barn, 10 acres
corncrib, 1900 blu. capacity. Price SlO.550.
cash. balance in annual payments.
n No. las acres, on pike two miles from
tHardins burg, 1870 acres slightly rolling, 10
acres rough, acres bottom, 40 acres in
grass 10 acres in apple orchard, neat resid-
cnce, has splendid new 10 room two-story
pike, good eight stall stock barn, good tobacco
barn. 10 acres capacity, all land fenced and
well watered, all limestone soil and free OF
rocks with exception of 10 acres rough.
Price $500. u cash, balance in annual
payments.
No 3 233H acres on pike two miles from
Hardnsburg, 100 acres level. BALANCE slight
y rolling. all good limestone soil free from
rocks, all fenced and well watered, Is acres
good white oak timber on level land, 10
acres in apple orchard, 20 acres wheat sown,
has splendid new D room two-story residence
with hardwood floors, fronting on pike, tenant
house fairly good stock barn, large tobacco
barn and corncrib. Good school house is
located on farm Price $16,350. u cash,
balance in annual payments.
No. 2S6 acres 7 miles from cloverport,
] mile from small inland town, 100 acres fine
creek bottom, SO acres rolling loo acres
billy, 10 acres wheat sown, practically ali
land under good fence. splendid two-story
residence, tenant house, large new stock
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Park Place
G. N. Lyddan
Farmer and Feeder
Irvington, Ky.

OF the country as it was nothing short
OF beauty. 1t seemed almost like
park. 1t reminds me of California
as every yard was nothing but a fow-
err garden. The people were very hos
pitable and cheered us along consid-
erably. Don't forget to keep that
greeting from King George.
Neither France or England with
whatever beauty they may show COM
pare with our Modern America.
We located near an American Hos
pital and | have seen boy who was
with Ernest, Aug. II, when they
crossed mo Mans" land and said he
was o, X. I'm feeling fine and dandy
as far as health is concerned, and
hope every time you write you will
send paper to answer on as it is
scarce here. Hope this will find all
at home well. Write again at first
opportunity. Tell everybody to write.
Always Gene (Address) Chas. z.
McGary, Sergt. Co. M. 336th Inf. u.
5. Army American Z. F. A. p. o.
905, France.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
None But Old People
And Children Left.

Chas, (, McGary or perhaps known
to his numerous friends in Breckn-
ridge. his home county as Gene Nc
Gary, writes that there is hardly any
one left in France but old people and
very young children. A letter ad-
dressed to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
McGary of McQuady reads:
My Dear Folks: This is Sunday
and the first opportunity that | have
had to write home since we arrived
Overseas We were in England
for about three days but | could not
write from there because we were on
the go constantly from the time we
arrived here.
We are bileting in little town
which is nothing but a groupe of
farm houses, and believe they call
it Villa. The houses that have been
left by the French soldiers. | am
sleeping in hay NOW.
1t is much different here than in
the States. There is no one here but
old people and very young children
The country through which we came
is very beautiful and has some fine
roads, but the towns and some cities
are very old and shacky. One room
of the building in which | am staying
was built in 1881. We are in the
wine producing section and of course
get plenty of wine and grapes.
| wish | could give you a lengthy
description of the things and places
| saw while in England, but of course
| can't do so without mentioning
some important cities and you know
that is not permitted just now. | can
and will say that | was very favor
ably impressed with the appearance
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13

assigned to one particular task or
detail, each knew just what to do the
system is almost perfect We work
ed that night till o'clock, ate. slept
. hours and resumed work in a cold,
clustering rain, and did it cheerfully
to get away on time and to hold up
the pride of the American soldier.
We got away on time.
could tell you many things of
this nature but they may be of little
interest to you, and really feel that
| am imposing on you by writing
you all this sort of dope" but | want
you to know that your two sons are
serving a great cause and you should
certainly be proud of them. They
although good boys, will be better
by going.
Folks At Home Backing Us.
To win this is our aim. The folks
at home are behind us. They are
buying Liberty Bonds, and subscrib-
ing to the Red Cross, Y. NJ. c. A.
and X. of c. and other worthy in
situations. Here let me say that the
work of the Red Cross is great while
other institutions are of much value
The Red Cross have canteens at X.
r. stations and the sandwiches and
hot coffee is relished by the travelled
wearied soldier
| can't express the meaning of all
OF this. 1t is wonderful the way the
citizens of the United States are back
ing us.
Another little incident took place
while we were resting near the pier
by sugar factory in New York City
where the entire laboring force was
women, mostly foreign born, though
they had the American or Allied
spirit, and actually gave their noon
lunches to the men who were tired
and hungry. stand a hike pretty
well and did not partake of the food,
but from the way the men ate it must
nave DSCH lllc lOOu, anu SO III goes.
The women are working, the men are
fighting and youngsters are preparing
All of this sort will certainly lead us
victorious peace.
| am very glad to have letters from
you. Write me often. | am sorry to
hear that there is so much illness in
your locality. Will be glad to hear
you talk when you get your new
teeth. Don't talk through your nose
to save the wear and tear of your
teeth" but buy bonds and be liberal
with the nation till | see you again
Give my regards to all and tell them
to write me. Your friend, Logan
Hickerson. LIST Co. 9TH P. o. D. Bn.
1st Ord. Prov Regt Camp Upton,
N. Y.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
HAS AN INTERESTING GUEST

Garfield, KY, Nov. IL. (SpeciaD-
Harold Smith who is stationed in the
Artillery R~nge at West Point spent
the last week end with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Smith, at Hens
ley. Pvt Smith was accompanied
home by Sergt Fox who has varied
eyneriences in army life. He was
with& Gen. Pershing in the Mexican
4 trouble-and it was exceedingly inter
esting to hear Sergt Fox tell of the
noble deeds done by the General dur
ing his stay in the border.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13

The saving of time and the impor-
lance of few minutes is worth much
for any one to learn who has not had
chance to study such things. One
thing that illustrates this point occur
ed the night before we were to go
to the port of embarkation when we
had short notice. Every man was
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13


NOy Philpott went to Oklahoma
Jday to make his future home
I'D Mrs. Joe Robertson were
tton one day last week.
lots Stiff of Raymond spent
days last week with her niece,
xltis Sewers.
scl'Mahela PARIS condition con-
Sidabout the same
~ George Shellman and Miss
clbce Bruner spent from Thurs
Jill Sunday visiting relatives at
dgult.
~. W. W. Barger and children
Y the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
N eastman of near Webster.
~. Brashear and daughter, Miss
sic Lee visited the formers sister,
3. Adam Anspach and Mr.. Ans
th last Saturday.
kMr and Mrs. K. Bruner received
letter from their son o. C. Bruner
Eho is stationed at Camp Taylor
laying he had been promoted to a
sergeant.
Mr. and Mrs. S. ]. Brashear and
daughters, Misses Lena, Caroline and
Bessie Lee and grandson, Ludwell
B. ADHESION and Vertis Sketo spent
an enjoyable day with Mr.. and Mrs
Otis Stiff, Sunday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
LOANS TO OUR ALLIES.

The extention of a credit of &c.
100000 to Belgium made recently
makes the total advances by the
United States to Belgium $50, 1920 900.
The total amount advanced to date
to all our associates in the war "a
gainst Germany is $7,529, 476,OOO.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Writes To Relatives From
Camp Sheridan

The letter below comes from Pvt
William Wilkerson of Camp Sheri-
dan written to his cousin whose name
and address failed to accompany the
letter.
Dear Cousin; Thought | would
answer your most kind and welcome
letter which | received a short time
ago. This leaves me we'll and hope
it, will find you the same. .
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Well Satisfied With Army Life.

Mr.. julie B. Jackson of Tarfork
was the recipient of this letter from
Logan B. Hickerson, who before en-
listing was principal of the McQuady
Normal School Mr.. Jackson is a
true patriot in that he not only has
two sons OF his own in Uncle Sans
service, but he does a noble part by
some other fathers son in writing
him CHEEKY letters such as soldiers
, long to get. Mr.. Hickersons letter
follows:
Dear Mr.. Jackson: Your letter
full of interesting events. which | am
always anxious to know, addressed to
me at Camp Hancock, Ga, reached
me here last Sunday. A soldier APP
preciates letters more than any other
class OF men, | believe 1t gives him
more pep and energy to know that
the folks back home care for him and
are backing him up. This war will
be won by the whole people, not by
any one class. The factors of civil
ization are face to face with the fac
tors of the coveteous autocratic Hun.
But speaking of the army in cosmic
relations, | think it is a very fine
place for physical, training the study
OF natural and political geography
political economy, human nature and
best OF all, it is the means and it
seems the only means by which we
will conquer the INSCRIPTIONS enemy.
The physical culture is fine. 1t
makes one eat, and anxious to eat
The development OF muscles follows.
men are made stronger endurance
doubled ambition upheld. and a bet
ter man is the result He can think
faster and act more accurately.
Opportunities For Travelling.
The opportunity to travel over the
countries and visit the famous seem
cries of the world is worth much
from a stand point of pleasure as
we'll as genuine study OF geography.
Any sort of student will be bettered
by soldering.
The short time have been in SER
vice have travelled from home thro-
ugh Tennessee, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia,
Maryland. District OF Columbia, New
Jersey, and am now in New York on
Long Island after having gone
North river, New York bay
and East river from which places
could be seen all the sky scrappers
of New York City, Governors Is
land and the Statue of Liberty and
all sorts OF things which an observing
mind will grasp.
Three times | have made the trip
over the rivers and bay and the last
time we came within the gang plank's |
length of going to ship, sister
ship of the Luscitana, bound for
Europe. am in the third squad,
first Platoon of the First Company of |
the Ordnance Regiment and they got |
nearly to me in checking us off when
orders were changed or something |
happened that we were sent back and |
did not go aboard the big ship. Many
Of our men, in fact all of them were
somewhat disappointed. Every Amer
lean soldier is anxious to go to France
and do his part
Learning The Value OF Time.
The saving of time and the impor-
lance of a few minutes is worth much
for any one to learn who has not had
a chance to study such things. One
thing that illustrates this point occur
ed the night before we were to go
to the port of embarkation when we
had short notice. Every man was
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13
Cloverp0rt City Property for Sale

No / A splendid room residence
with front and back porch. summer
kitchen, cellar and cellar house, gar
rage and good stable, all in good con-
dition. Lot 1876 feet fronting R. r.
street, running back IT'S feet to an
alley. large garden spot.
No. 2 Good two story residence
on corner lot, all necessary out build
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-11-13

ings, good stable. All improvements
as good as new. For prices and
terms call or address.
]. ID. Seaton. Real Estate Agent,
If Interested in any of the above
named farms call or address,
]. d. Seaton,
Cloverport, Ky.
Cloverport. KY.
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Outing and Fleecedown
EIannela

5Gineh 0uting F1annelst extra
heavy, superior close woven grade.
:. s9ri Pss' worm SiRk soc snS S.I blue Rc
Se-IReh FleeeedSvvn FIannela. IN
large assortment OF styles and
eolorings. such a. pretty Persian
destgnA floral patterns. stripes
and neat figures Heavy fleeced
quality, for women's kimonos o..
and house garments. At. OOC
3S-ineh BIeaehed shaker FIaansI.
an extra heavy neeced quail Do
ity: worth Soc Yard -. OOC
GOIAenberE'-FIrst FIoOr.
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Infants Long Cloaks,
1898 to $7.98

Infants Long Cloaks, of Bedford
cord. cashmere and brilliantine.
Some trimmed with silk braid I;
others with embroidered designs.
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52-Inch Atwood Broad
cloth, 81 9S a Yard

Atwood Broadcloths of extra
twill back quality. with the
stylish, soft velour finish, a firm
woven serviceable grade difficult
to md these days and in great de-
mand for making the new military
capes, separate coats, suits and
skirts.
Here for your selection are all
the favored colors, including navy
blue. midnight blue, Belgian blue,
African brown. Russian green.
plum, Burgundy, taupe, dark tan.
battleshtp gray. wine and rich
crow black. These are SO inches
wide.
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Little Tots Coats,
$5.9S to $11.9S

Little Tots Coats, of fine quality
corduroy. belted models, with peck
cts: web made and lined. Large
assortment OF neY styles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-14
Cotton-Filled Comforts,
S. Values at $4.95; So
Values at $685.

A special purchase OF mills sur
plus stock OF fine grade White
Cotton-flled Comforts, size 72xS0
inches, for large double beds.
Scroll stitched quilting: covered
with satines, soft-finish cretonnes
and printed cambrics. In floral
and Persian designs. Extra heavy
weight.