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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
BULLETIN

London, March 2S.-The British re-
port says: "Severe fighting took place
yesterday and last night along the
Somme and north from Albert. The
enemy attacked repeatedly, but were
repulsed and we captured many pris-
Oners and machine guns. This morn
ing the enemy opened a heavy bonn
bardment on our defenses east OF Ar
ras, but no material gains were made.
French troops this morning counter
attacked with great dash and drove
back the enemy on front of miles to
n depth Of two miles south of NOyOn.
Germans continue to bring up great
masses of reserves for attacks, but al
lied lines are holding unbrOken.
Wv SS-
DR.. and Mrs. w. e. Vaughan and
Mrs. w. M. Sykes motored to Ashdown
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
Snpcial NOiIrr

Tie News today is forced to leave
out a number of times OF local inter
est which are already in type be-
.use space is lacking. The heavy
dem ads on space and the present
volume O. work wi ID cur ureaent short
force makes it impossible to enlarge
the issue today. We hope to be able
remedy this soon, but we must all re-
member that these are unusual times
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
Notice OF Meeting.

l, c. w. Wright chairman of The
County Democratic Central Committee,
hereby call a meeting of said Commit
tee to meet at the Court House in ASH
down at l o'clock P. NJ, April +, 1918,
At this meeting the Committee will fix
the fee for placing candidates names
on ballots, fix the Date of the Primary
an1 other important matters. Given
under my hand this March 26th, 1918.
C. W. Wright, Chairman. Geo, X.
Steel Secretary.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30

Dipping PRONUNCIATION: Systematic
tick eradication work will segin in
Little River county May 1st, 1918, and
all regulations of the Board Of Con-
troll relating thereto will be in full
force and effect on and after that date.
n. M. Cow, secretary Board Of Cou-
I troll, By r. C. Surface, U. S. Veterinary
Inspector.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
MASS MEETING

A special mass meeting is called to
meet at the courthouse at Ashdown
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Tor the
purpose OF organizing home guard
companies in Little River county. PeO.
pie from all over the county are re.
quested to be present. 1t is thought
that at least four companies should be
organized in different sections OF the
county.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
.W.SS
Must Return Flour.

All who have on hand more than a
80 day supply of flour must return
the same to the merchant at once, and
the merchant must take it back--A
N. Wood, Little River County Food
Administrator.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
FRANCE NEEDS WHEAT
French Soldiers Bread Ration Re-
duced, Relief Imperative.

Washington, March 27,-Shortage
of wheat in France has become so
serious that the bread ration OF the
French soldier has been reduced. The
Food Administration is endeavoring
; to; collect wheat to rush abroad.
The United States has fallen short
by more than 100000 tons in its
cereal export program up to March
Is
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
MSS
Special Service.

On account of the great world crisis
and She many intricate problems at
home the pastor feels constrained to
ask for an hour Of prayer and suppl
cation at II a. m. Every member is
urged to be presen. md take part in
the service. Bring your Bibles. p.
m. The need of "a Revival.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-30
ELECTION TUESDAY
Regular City Election VIII Be Held
Tuesday at AshdOWn.

The regular city election will be
held at Ashdown Tuesday. The NOM
iinees are: w. L. Phillips, mayor; W.
w. Bishop, recorder; Aldermen, DR.. c..
e May, M. M. Draper, H. B. Wilson,
IS. 1. Midldlebrooks and W. l. Joyner.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24

"And why did you reform and be-
come poor. but honest mechanic.
when you were the most skilled safe
opener in the world7" we asked the
former craftsman. Il tried to open a
window In railroad coach one day"
was the reply, "and my failure took
all the heart out OF me-"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
A Rash Bargain.

The minister dropped into the village
barber shop for shave, at the close
OF which he proffercd the usual ten
cent price OF the shop. "fll take 1t In
preaching. sir" replied the polite bar
Der. refusing the offered coin. "My
friend" rejolued the minister with
some dignity. 81 haven't ten-cent SER
mon" "That's all right sir" quickly
retorted the barber; 'then I'll come
twice"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
Surely Not wsoner.

When Magnetism first came In the
adhorents OF the old school. with its
lovely melodic phrases and forms. did
not take kindly to II. Rietz had been
conducting rehearsal OF the introduce
uon 20 "Der Fliegende Hollauder,"
and. as be laid down his baton. said :
"Reaily. this ends quite pleasantly; |
fear some OF you have been playing
false notes."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24

A nations character IS the SUM OF Its
splendid deeds: they constitute one
eoDtnon patrimony, the nations inher-
it8nee. They awe foreign powers; they
GROUSE and animate our own people
Henry Clay
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
AneIent chinese Used oompa.s.

As early as 2,634 before Christ the
compass was known In a crude way
to the Chinese and It was used by them
for purposes Of navigation as early as
the third century Of the Christian era.
But the policy Of the rulers and the
habits and character of the people con-
splred to render the Chinese Indifferent
sailors, and the compass did not be-
come of the great Importance to them
that 1t did TO the seafaring nations Of
Europe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
For rheumatism.

For treating rheumatism In the hands
an old pair of wool mittens with sui
phur rubbed into them can be worn at
night without Inconvenience, and a
pair Of wool stockings VIII serve the
same purpose for rheumatism in the
feet or legs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
80 Klnd q 5000 pemon.

We knew that competitive racing be-
tween motor cars. men. horses aud
dogs was gettiag q pretty firm hold.
but even at that We were somewhat
surprised at reading OF man who
owns Il racing stable Exchange.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
No
The First National Bank of Shoshone

STATE or IDAHO, AT THE CLOSE OF sus.
NESS ON MAY 10, 1918.
RESOURCES
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24

What has become OF the old-fash-
Toned girl who used to ask you to eat
philopena with her7-Kansas City
Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24

There are more than 10000 acres OF
land IN California devoted to raising
en.OO0.G00
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
Nationality.

Nationality Is the aggregated indi-
viduality Of the greatest men of the
nation.-kossuth.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-05-24
Complete Stock, Best on the Market 49,
classified AID DEPARTMENT F.!
4 Readers under Classified Heading 10c line z
frat insertion and SC second time.

-------------HeIp tho Red cross---
LINCOLN LOAN & TITLE COMPANY
w. D. Garlock, president. Farm
Loans and Abstracts. Tho oldest set
OF abstract books in Lincoln County.
Box NJ, shoshone. Idaho. If
----------isIp the Rcd cross---
! pay cash for Hides, PeIts, all kinds
Of Junk, Rubber Copper and Brass
G. e. WILSON, Back Of the Creamery.
-----------HeIp the Red Coos
Money TO loan on improved farms al
IN per cent on the best of terms
We have also plenty OF cheap money
for town loans.
Lincoln County Abstract Co. Ltd.
A. l. McMahon. Manager
----Help the Red Cross---
WANTED-Girl or woman FOR general
homework. Mrs. Price Newman.
-------Help the Red cross-----
FOR SALE
Two sand points 2xs6 inches. Gem
Meat Market.
-------Help the Red Coos
An experienced hand ironer Is now
employed at the sboshone Steam Lauu-
dry.
----tiep the Red cross---
Hay FOR SALE
Best kind Of Alfalfa hay, 75c per
bale snoshone Livery Barn. ad
------~-tIelp tho Red cross--------
WANTED-House work by girl OF
is or take care OF children. Mildred
Brotzman, Dietrich.
the Red Cross -
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms |
Mrs. Victor johnson.
the Red Co.'s
FOR SALE
House with several lots of bearing
orchard Of winter apples at bargain.
Mrs. Mary Wines, ghoshone. Ida.
FOR SALE
4 cylinder. passenger. studebaker
EAR IN good condition. f. A. Monson.
Whip the Hun
TO let contract TO put up hay. 40
acres hay. For particulars see J.
Anton John. Shoshone. Idaho.
Whip the Hun
FOR RENT
Two furnished rooms for light house
Seeplng- Mrs Fred Monson.
Whip the Hun
wANTED-A first class hand ironer.
Shoshone Steam Laundry.
Whip the Hun
HORSE LOST - REWARD will
Two s25 for the recovery Of certain
lack mare. Weighing about hoo lbs,
years old, bali faced, branded AT on
eft hip. Notify Alex Treise. Dietrich.
daho. M24J14pd
--Whin the Hun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
RESTITUTION DEMANDED.
French to Exact Payment From Hun
For Devastation Of France.
[Havas Agency.l

lf1avaS ASenCy.1
Paris, Oct. 23.-The question of the
devastation wrought by the Germans
in northern France was the topic Of a
discussion in the parliament today.
In the senate President Dubost, ask
ed that victory should give all its
might to chastizement Of the offender.
"rhe enemy will be condemned to
restitutions for which we will take
guarantees not being able to rely upon
his word" said Stephen Pishon. foreign
minister "We are near the end Of
sacrifices Imposed by savage aggres-
sion. Their calculations have been
upset by President Wilson"
Senators from the liberated regions
filed resolution asking that commits
sions be sent to ascertain the extent of
the devastation, The resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
After describing what he and other
residents Of Lille had undergone,
Deputy NJ. G. Delory. who stayed in
Lille during the German occupation.
aroused applause thruout the cham
ber. by shouting:
ITO wipe out these horrors with a
sponge would be committing a crime
against France and against humanity"
In the Hobbies Deputy Delory said
during his captivity in Lille he was
ignorant of what was going on in
France He knew of Intervention by
America from statements in German
papers and from them he also learned
OF strategicaI Withdrawals by German
armies. which he deduced as German
defeats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
WILSON NOTE PRACTICAL
DEMAND FOR SURRENDER

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OF eoe charge daf sad n OF dGamanntr in heU
States: earmnt OF Sir % he OF your OF
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HI
hee7o opacai o. add down. in ddrss tn e OF the of aJE.s
epindleM Mahhena atnuca in subsequent the address OF
o e
h IN t Of
bao hequsu unof an @&
this however the h n Atnd submitting
ahkn nomface any yananseme h may b Al % p Of
has therefore
hdrm military avfppan tmnnary yd t e % e
associate m Germany he term Of ch
front he military points d view 0
WI proceed ftt Y !,
hhm~ifa not point in ennnH
h eeao dy
tu eof z government o ph as "
yguanntes heehra + in tmp pH OF pl
wl Hrnan Moreover n
hse eerad II lie
p II
prsh mSwl
the RID do not n d
pope I'VE been ndo o a u
hns but surrender NohM nbegan dhy leaving nt
the d I I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
No PEACE WITH KAISER|SM SAYS WILSON

will be preparing for the next move.
First. there Ia to be determined. as the
president asks, whether the allies are
willing To enact peace on conditions
enunciatcd by him and accepted by
Germany IL they do the question OF
an armistice will be submitted to the
military advisers Of all co-bclligerents
and when the necessary conditions to
render the German military machine
harmless have been promulgated the
program will be forwarded to Berlin.
One point that those In the conn.,
dencc Of the president emphasized to-
day In that the president and the
United States government now are
thru with separate dealings with tho
German authorities.
The whole situation Is before the CO.
belligerent governments and the future
announcements will be of the United
States and the allied governments act
ing In concert.
Sent Broadcast by Wireless.
President Wilson'S reply to Germany
was sent broadcast to the world from
the Arlington naval radio towers last
night after the official text had been
put on the cables. II not picked up
directly by the great German station
at Nauen. II undoub tedly was relayed
from other points In EUROPE in time
to reach Berlin this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
I--gson Generals Report
Shows Decrease In New
Cases and Deaths.
CREST OF EPIDEMIC
DEFINITELY PASSED
Decline More Marked IN Cantoowsnt
Groups While Campo In South and
On Pacific Coast Shows Epidemic a
Highest Point-lnusnxa Now Epi.
demie In Only Thrss Camps, Lswis.
kearney and Mcclellan.

Washington. Oct. 2a-For the first
time since the influenza epidemic be-
gan spreading thru army camps. tho
surgeon generals weekly report
shows decrease in the spread Of ths
disease and deaths in camps.
A decrease in the death rate from eos
per thousand to 100 is shown. and In
the admission rate for diseases from
1850 to 2,9lt.
The report says the crest Of the
epidemic has been definitely passed.
the number OF influenza cases drop
ping one half and the number OF pneu-
mona cases decreasing from 1859 to
il0lS. The decline is more marked in
the cantonment groups. Camps in the
south and southwest and on the Pa
cific coast at the time the report was
issued were at the highest poin. Of
the epidemic.
Last nights report showed that In.
fluenza is epidemic in only three
camps. Lewis, Washington; Kearney.
California, and Mcclellan. Alabama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
Yank Patrols Pierce Hun Lines
IBy the Associated Prsss.1

With the American Army Northwest
Of Vcrdun. Oct. 24.--American patrols
early today penetrated deeply into the
German lines in the region OF Grand
Pre- and north OF verdun. Tho enemy
as been using his artillery and ma.
chine guns freely along the entire front
There has been little change in the
situation since last night.
Aerial activity today was less than
on Wednesday. when conditions were
almost ideal.
The bright moonlight last night en-
abled American aviators to bomb
large area behind the German lines.
One OF the American bombing squad
rons dropped SOFT Kilograms of bombs
on the Bois de Barricourt and Bois de
Folie.
German aviators dropped bombs ON
towns behind the American lines, oc-
cupied by civilians. but without great
military value.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
Breach Between Militaristic
Crowd and Public
Daily Widening.
PRESS IN OPEN
DEFIANCE OF RULER
Socialist Papers Declare That. IL Em-
peror Must Go in Order to Procure
Peace, Then Let Him Go at Once
-Demoeratization Growing Thruout
Empirs-FederaI States Taking Ae-
ton independent Of Prussia.

Paris, Oct. 24.-Emperor William
conferred today with all the members
of the government and then harrangued
them in body, says a dispatch from
Zurich to the Journal. Thus far the
German newspapers have printed moth
ing concerning the emperor's speech.
The war cabinet held a long meeting
Tuesday. The address of the chancel-
lor to the reichstag is criticized by a
majority of the newspapers.
Extracts Of the speech circulated by
the Wolf bureau bears so little rese,n-
biance to what Prince Maximiliar
really said, they appear to have leen
invented. -
The socialist newspapers. the dis
patch adds, are particularly outspoken
The Nuremburg Tagblatt says the en-
[peror must not think the German people
are going to continue the war for
months to please him.
"If the emperor must CO." it adds. "let
him go at once"
The correspondent reports that the
chancellor and the Germans are
working actively toward the formation
of national defense government. He
says proclamation to the people ex-
horting them to carry on the war to the
utmost has been drafted with the help
of General L.udendorff, and 1t is under
stood it will be published as soon as
President Wilson's reply is received.
1t is expected in Berlin that the pres:-
dent will not allow himself to be fouted
and ridiculed by the existing German
government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
Presidents Answer is Form.
ulated in Understand
able Language.
SERVES NOTICE HE
is THRU TALKING
Time to Be Given For Contents Of Note
to Sink Into Minds Of German People
Next Move Will Be Made BY Allied
War Council-Whoie Situation Now
Before Co-belligerents Of United
States-Reply Wirelessed Broadcast.

Washington. Oct. 24.-No armistice
except under conditions Of surrender
No peace with the kaiser and his
war lords. now or later.
Thus President Wilson has given in
advance his own final decision inform
ing the new spokesman Of Germany
that he has acceded to their request
that he take mp with the alHes their
plea for an arnstice and peace ne
gotiations.
The presidents reply to the latest
German note has gone on it's way to
Berlin 1t was delivered to Frederick
Oederlin, the swiss charge here, last
night at 3 o'clock, and soon afterwari
was on the cables in plain English, no
time being lost to convert the presi-
dents uncompromsing sentences into
code
Apparently the exchanges which had
been In progress between Washington
and the allied capitals since the wire-
less version of the German commun!-
cation was picked up Monday. termin-
ating in the afternoon, enabled the
president to reply just eleven hours
after the official text had been de-
livered.
Notice 10 German, People,.
Assurances OF the present a,tthori-'
ties at Berlin that they represent the
German people. that thcy accept the
conditions of peace he has laid down.
and that the German armed forces
on land and sea will observe the rules
of civilized warfare, are accepted by
the president only as changing the sit
uation sufficiently to warrant him in
formally ubmitting the questions
Involved to the nations with which the
United States Is associated in the war.
In doing this he tells the German
authorities. and thru them the German
people, that the only acceptable guar
antees OF their words must be sub
mission to terms Of an armistice which
will make it impossible for Germany
to renew hostilities; that the kaiser
still holds the power to control the
empire. and that until he and his au-
tocrats are cut, surrender. and not
peace negotiations, must be demanded.
Thru With kaiserites.
While the ultima tum is sinking home
in Germany the allied governments
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24

sent to that publication by It's corre-
spondents at Berlin.
At a meeting Of the crown council
the question Of asking the socialists to
join the governtncnt was considered.
The Baden governrrcnt ret Mt Karls-
ruhe to consider tNc Hbolition of the
three free class franchise systems and
introduction OF the proportional fran
chise.
sidcring whether tho governments rep
resentatives in the federal council shall
not henceforth receive instruction di-
rcctly from the representatives electe !
by the people rather than from the
government.
The characterization of the first
chamber there also is being considered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
PERSHlNG REPORTS
CONTINUED PROGRESS
Hun Positions East Of Meuse River
sPenstratad by Yanks-banthsviiis
complstety Occupied and Lire Esthb-
lishsd on Nsigb Boring Ridge.

Washington, Octs "a. Continued
progress by the Americans in the battle
from north of Verdun was reported to-
day by General Pershing.
Enemy positions east of the Meuse
were penetrated yesterday and, west
Of the Meuse, Banthe~ille was COM
pletely occupied and the American line
established onfa ridge northwest of the
village.
! Fifteen enemy airplanes and one OBJ
servation balloon were shot down in
the course of many combats, in which
three American balloons were destroyed
and six planes failed to return.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
rBy the Associated Press.l ]

IBy the Associated PreSS.J
with the Allied Armies in France and
|Ea,gium. Oct. 24.-The British have
Eslsen more than 5000 prisoners and
|,nany guns in their new attack, began
Yesterday morning on the front below
(yalenciennes. vi
In brilliant moonlight, assisted BY
oarlng nocks OF night bombing air
blanes. the British fought thruout the
might and made steady gains. They
Ire using see-saw tactics and not al
any time since the new battle began
|hac the whole line attacked along the
kerics Of objectives at the same time.
Guns arc moved up In relays 30 there
constantly : heavy fre ON the Ger
Inan front and rear.
infantry assaults are launched Al
kinerent times. First one end Of the
fne and then appetizer section a dis
.rce away Is sent smashing into the
penny. Z. J.
Tactics Dswiidsr Germans.
IN ese tactics bewildered the Ger
ans. No enemy unit knows where an
sault Il coming and all are forced
IA "a An srea aAiness .,nde torrents cs
ssl. hi61s explosives. shrapnel and -.
Y Kelesntsat No. 81 Prsux fof : coun-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
FIFTY SOLDIERS
INJURED IN WRECK
Nine OF Thirteen Cars OF Troop Train,
on Chicago & Northwestern, Leave
Rails at Geneva. llI.-Ali Of injured
Men Expected to Recover.

Chicago, Oct. e4.--Inquiry into the
cause OF wreck OF n troop train on
the Chicago e. Northwestern railroad
near Geneva. H.. about midnight last
night was begun today by federal
authorities and agents Of the COM
pany. FIFTY soldiers who were hurt
were expected today 10 recover. Mthe
two were said to be severely hurt. The
train was east bound and being behind
was reported to be running at a high
rate OF speed, when nine OF the thir-
teen cars left the rails and tipped
over. The accident was reported to be
due 20 eplit rail, over which tho
engine and the first three cars passed
safely; two OF the nine sieepcN that
ran OF rolled all the way over aro
only the last OF the thirteen cars held
TO the track, which was torn up for
considerable distance. Among the In.
jnred was Mallard c. Johnson. nt
Bloomington, III. 5E
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
Huns Evacuating valencisnnss.
TCunadinn Press

Canadian Headquarters In France
Oct 23.--British airmen attached to
the Canadian forces holding the l!.:.es
north of Valenciennes report Valen-
cenncs has been evacuated by Ger
man soldiers except at few points in
the city.
The Germans are clinSinE to the east
bank OF the Schcldt Canal north Of
Nalenciennes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
Boy scouts oueli Outbreaks.
[By the Associated Pross.1 ]

with the American Army Northwest
of verdun, Dot. 24--Boy Scouts OF
Hamburg and other German cities are
being armed with machine guns and
are being used frequently in queiiinK
strike outbreaks. according to Tn
formation reaching the American Int
telligence department.. a 5S5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-24
British Cabinet oi.eu..e. Reply.

London, Oct. 24.-The British cabinet
met this morning. presumably to dis
cuss President Wilson's reply to Ger
many The reply was received by the
foreign office from the British embassy
at Washington.