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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
An English View of Philadelphia Prodigy

The latest infant phenomenon" halls from
Philadelphia. Her name Is Edith Gutenberg.
At the age of eight months Edith. from the
confines Of her cradle mimicked the call Of
the quail with such conviction that the bird
would answer back. At the age of two she
could distinguish all the colors Of the spec
trum one month later she was discovered
in the act of humming Schubert's "Sere-
made" and at three years a.,d half she
could recognize roo popular airs, including,
we suppose, the latest things In rag-time.
Three months later Ediths favorite composers
were Tschaikowsky, Wagner Leoncavalio,
Handel Rubinsten, List, Sullivan, Puccini,
and Beethoven taste commercially free
from the narrow chsuvinism OF these latter
days. Edith could pronounce al these names
without a slip. and we are told. she could
also, though quite untaught. operate a pho
enal accomplishment of the lot. Her mother
seems anxious to clear Edith OF the charge
OF being a prodigy-"She Is wholesome
playful and often mischievous"-but the evil
dence against the child is great-Manchester
Guardian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Amsterdam. besides
The Days LiNeiest being one Of the great
War Industry diamond markets Of
the world and rally
ing place for art traditions and an interest
ing city in many other ways, is also, one
might say, the cheese metropolis of Europe.
And the contagion of this noble industry
seems to permeate many Of the war rumors
that issue from Amsterdam in these tumult-
uous days. The rumor industry also fourishes
prohtably in Copenhagen and Stockholm to
an extent adequate to suggest that when
the war ends some of the little-big cities of
Europe will. like an Emperor whom we
could name be compelled to turn sadly to
real work for a living.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

10 the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--I wish to take occasion to thank you
for the most excellent editorial which ap-
peared in Saturdays paper, "Wilhelm Dis
covers America" OF all the editorials you
have written on the subject of the war-and
without an exception every one has been clear
and to the point-this last one, wherein you
show that this war Is being won by the spirit
of righteousness, surpasses them all-it
sounds so strangely to read an editorial of
this sort in a daily newspaper. I am sending
It to my son, who is in the army abroad.
WILLIAM II. McCUTCHEON.
Wayne, Pa, October 13.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

OF valuable textile machinery. and. above
all, OF It's wealth. The towns financial re-
sources were drained almos. to the last
centime. Levics unprecedented In war
were imposed on a city long famed Tor its
hustllng dynamic business energy ana
its compensating prosperity. Lille was
no picturesque Avignon, nursing ts
dreams OF former greatness; no drowsy
Toulouse, cherishing its memories OF
knightly poets and dulcet troubadors' IL
was as industrially alive as Camden, New
Jersey, or Manchester, Englah"
The mind recoils from speculating on
what has been the fate of Lille during the
pitiess period OF darkness nd tyranny.
In time of course we shall hear the full
tragic story, the joyous conclusion of which
will make the narration bearable.
In these cyclonic present momei is, how.
ever. 1t is the military significance of the
British occupation of the largest French
city taken by the Teutons during the con.
fict which claims immediate attention.
The wedge driven by the foA into the in
dustrial heart OF France. which also in
cludes Douai, RoubaiX and Tourcoing, has
virtually been cxtingushed. The hastily
announced second line of Hun defense,
which was to have had Lille as its north
ern bastion. becomes merely a myth born
Of despair
If the advance on MeZieres synchroniZes
quickly enough with the fanking of the
German positions in Flanders, both French
and Belgian. all of France will be enamel
pated almost before one can pause to real
ize the magnitude of the inevitable victory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
THE READERS VIEWPOINT

street corners. Politically, New York may
be bad. but even Tammany gave the people
something for their money: but judging by
what the lack of street signs indicates the
Philadelphia political grafters are the worst
hogs ever NJ a. WATERPROOF.
Newark, N. j., October 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
These ar

These are / n e
Aviation TO Date strange times. There
are certain to be
few Americans in high places who will feel
actually grieved to hear the report of John
d. Ryan, head Of the aircraft production
program, that our machines are the best in
the world, that they are available in large
and growing numbers and that another
promised scandal will not develop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

The German constitutional amendment
informs the Kaiser that he cannot make war.
but Foch stole a march on the legislators
He has been informing the world of Wil-
helms inability ever since last July.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

The p. r. T. is to increase the number
of it's vice presidents, but 1t would decrease
the vice of profanity among its patrons IL It
would increase the number of its cars on
the streets during the rush hours
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--We continue to be greatly interested
in your daily quiz
May we not have more Little Studies in
Words? IRVINE GRAFT.
Philadelphia, October IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Has any one ever sug-
No; But We win gested a humping war
tax on congressional
speeches more than five hundred words long9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Hold the fort for we are coming" is
the message which every bond buyer sends
to General Pershing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

In capturing the U-boat nest at Ostend,
Admiral Keyes has made first base in one
run Furthermore, he even knocked out the
ssempire"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

with the lifting of the Sunday gasoline
embargo, walking on sutoess highways re-
sumes its place in the list Of prehistoric
pastimes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
Yes; IA Happy
Thought Indeed /.

Many thoughtful peo-
Yes; Happy pie are wondering
Thought Indeed! what punishment shall
be visited on the nom
combatant housekeeping Huns who aided
their Government passively or not at all
Might not each be condemned to live for the
remainder of his life in the very heart of a
bone-dr zone?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Doctor Wilson's prescriptions guarantee
that Germany will be relieved Of the grin.
None others are genuine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

The daylight we saved
Good Uses for 1t this summer has not
been altogether
wasted. Some of it is to be let into the
minds of the German people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

In these anti-bibulous days those who
live in friendly glass" houses should pull
down the blinds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

In Hun language Ostend is now neces-
sarily accented on the final syllable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Uncle Sam operates on the cash and
carry-on system. His plan is rich with inter-
est. Buy victory bonds and share in IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

For some square-headed chaps in France
and Flanders 1t is indeed case of sick
gloria--rapid transit"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

There are times when
Comparisons a little town can show
big city the way of
wisdom. In Gloucester, n. j.. prisoners
charged with petty crimes made to work
on the streets In Philadelphia the streets
are going to ruin because Of the labor short
age, while the city insists on entertaining
several thousand able-bodied men in the
prisons who would be the better for healthful
exercise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

So far as imperial honors are concerned,
Halloween in Potsdam seems already to
have arrived.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

The Russian bear used
Biological TO be pictured walking
on his hind legs. Boil
shevized, he may be said to be walking on
his right eye
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
Don't Miss II

Special attraction tomorrow: A dispatch
from the Chatting Dish's most DISTINGUISHED
correspondent, William McFee.
The best way to be rough on Bundesrats
is, buy another Bond. SOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
Socialists That Are Something Different

oOCIaIIsts IHat HTe SOmethIng DIHerent
The announcement that the German
Socialists are not opposed to Prince Maxi
milan throws considerable light on the kind
of men the present-day German Socialists
are.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18
EUsTACE, THE MALE FLAPpER

The money that the Kaiser vainly spent
in this country in trying to buy up public
opinion might be mentioned az the chief
of the Ten Lost Bribes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Speaking of public futilities the Kriem
hid line seems TO be one of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

Dear Socrates--I have formed a League
Of Notions and would be glad to admit
some Of your ideas to charter member.
ship.
one Of my notions is this: that since
we nave been advised to walk to work
to avoid crowded trolleys on account of
influenza, these are the times that try
mems soles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

As far as the German general staff is
concerned, the Belgian seacoast will soon
be only an Ostender memory
ANN DANTE,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-18

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Lcdger
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

The Boy Scouts, about thirty in number, leave here early Sunday morning for Walls Ferry, Independ- ence county, for their annual outing. Accompanying them will be Scout Master George A. Hillhouse, Harry Grimes and Geog..e L. Robinson. The party will ma ' the trip in cars and big auto tr} 'n They are talk ing all kinds ofr 'sin inping outfits and
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22
BUY w. S. S.
STOCK NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that, as marshal of the city of Newport, l have taken up the following livestock, to-wit:
 Three white and black boar pigs and three white and black gilt pigs. No marks; about four months old.
 The owner of said stock is hereby notified to come forward and prove ownership to the undersigned, and that in default thereof, I will on
 TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1918 offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the city hall in the city of Newport, Arkansas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a m. and o'clock in the af- ternoon of said date.
 G. c. MARTIN, 52d1Ot. City Marshal.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22
Young Couple Have Trouble
 Getting Tied
Says the Batesville Guard:

Mrs. Mary Jackson attracted con- siderable attention Monday in Bates vile, and according to those who at tempted to sympathize with her, fol- lowing the receipt by her of news that her young daughter had eloped with young man named Charlie Meachum, she was indeed hard to pacify.
 Several days ago Mrs. Jackson heard that her daughter intended to marry young Meachuns whereupon she went to MT. Hooper, county clerk, and forbid him to issue license to the couple. Monday the couple went to the clerks office to obtain license but MT. Hooper refused to issue the cer- tificate. They insisted, and the young woman declared she was IS years old, but they failed to get the license.
 The couple then proceeded to char ter an automobile and lit out for some other point. Mrs. Jackson, hearing that they had gone to Newport, lost no time in having the county clerk there notified not to issue the license, so when Meachum and the girl reach ed there they were refused the li-
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

cense.
 Mrs. Jackson went to Newport last night but could find no trace of the couple.
 Young Meachum is in the draft and is soon to be called to the army. The last heard from the couple, the girl was clinging close to the side of her sweetheart, and it is supposed that they continued their pursuit for an obliging officer who would issue the marriage license. .
 Mrs. Jackson returned to Batesville this morning heart-broken.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Miss Adele Lewis, of Batesville, was here last night, returning from Little Rock.
 FORD for Sale-1917 Model, tour ing; first class condition. Price $475. Phone All. 52d3t.
 Knox mends shoes cneap. Ill Wal nut street. dtf.
 W. w. Smith, after visiting rela- tives at Brinkley, returned home to- day.
 Drayage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. 13-dt1
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

For Sale-One and half lot, 75 } 150 feet, in Daugherty's Addition ol Front street. Cheap for cash.-Lock wood Burkett. 47d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22
THE WEATHER.
HERE AND THERE

Bevens' Heat Lotion cures heat with one application. 47d1mo Mrs. M. H. Dague, who has been i'll for several days, is improved.
 Bevens Heat Lotion cures all kinds of heat. 47d1mo.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

ing and stated he beleived he had the finest cotton in Jackson county. He said he had in thirty acres, waist high, and had any number of blooms ten days ago. The crop reports from all over the county are very flattering, but rain is going to be needed soon.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

l Two silk trouser laces; One tube of tooth paste; One pair of gartels; Twelve pair of shoe laces; Six pairs of logging laces; A knife, a fork or spoon; One gallon of gasoline for truck, auto airplane or hydroplane; Buttons for all garments; Two pairs of Navy socks; One towel;
 Four handkerchiefs; One hair comb; One hair brush; Five cakes of soap; One-quarter of pound of tobacco; One pipe;
 One toothbrush; One shoebrush; One white cap; One yard of cotton cloth for uni forms or patches. TWO THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: One undershirt; One jack-knife; One rating badge for Petty Off, cer;
 Three pairs of socks; One cap device for Chief Petty Officer;
 One scrub brush; One pair of bathing trunks; One pillow; One days rations for sailor; One first aid packet; One pair of scissors; Tent pins and pole for shelter tent;
 One oil can; One necktie for a ch,%sf % Petty Off cer; :" One canvas wash ba'
 BUY vi pIodpe vorr~
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Judge J. B. Baker, of Melbourne, was here last night, going to Little Rock.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. B. Heckert, of Cot ter, were in our city last night, going north.
 A. L. Middleton and his son, Ada, were here today from Auvergne and made this office pleasant call. c. M. Brown and M R. Bowls, prominent saw mill men of Bengel, were here today on business. Gustave Jones and J. R. Holden re- turned from St. Louis this morning, where they have been on business. Miss Nobe Edgar went to Bates vile this morning, where she will be the guest of Miss Sophia Glenn. Kauga hose guaranteed for two years. 171sc foot Bowen's Cash Store. 18d1mo. w. A. Mink, contractor and build CT, satisfaction guaranteed.- 825 Malcolm Avenue, Newport, Ark.
 43d1 mo.
 Misses Annie and Dorsey Bullard leave this evening for Oklahoma to visit their brother and wife, Mr., and Mrs. Claude Bullard.
 Leo Saenger has returned home from his school in St. Louis and will remain here for the summer vacation.
 Corn for Sale at $200 per bushel at crib five miles west of Newport. Crib open only on Saturdays. See Mack Bros. 48dtf 10wtf.
 Mrs. H. M. Westcott came over from Dunnington last night to meet her sister, Mrs. c. E. Bibb, who is to make her a visi.
 For Sale-One and half lot, 75 x 150 feet, in Daugherty's Addition on Front street. Cheap for cash.-Lock- wood Burkett. 47d6t
 M. H. Dague went to Tuckerman today and drove back home this af- ternoon in new Studebaker car, which he purchased.
 Charles G. Henry, R. D. Wilmans and J. L. Bevens are expected home tomorrow from their trip of two weeks with the profitable farming tourists.
 Typewriters-Bra new Visible, fully guaranteed. Terms So.OO month. Free instructions Touch Sys- tenn. Will call to demonstrate.-N.J J. C., Independent Office.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jackson and fine boys of the Hickory Grove neighbor- hood, spent the day in our city with Mrs. Jackson's brother, G. L. Smith, and family.
 Wanted-Young women IS years of age or over to enter training for position as telephone operations. Students are paid while learning. Make application to the Chief Oper- ator, Newport, Arkansas. Applica- 4;o,,r F~oyo ovpar,apioJ 0,. 1povnori-
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

An unusual sight Saturday morn- ing was the appearance of the 87th Division Ammunition Train, passing through overland from Camp Pike to Camp Dix, N. J. There were 30 trucks and 175 officers and men. Riding with the captan was Rev. T. E. McSpadden, Y M. c. A. secretary, who is accompanying the boys to the coast. The division remained here quite a while, but owing to the early morning hours not many knew it.-Brinkley Argus.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Miss Maude Campbell, charming young lady of Memphis, arrived this afternoon to be the houseguest of Miss Lutie Mae Stephens. They will spend the weekend at the Stephens beautiful country home, and at oher times will be at home here.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22


 lar teacher of our county. J. D. Neal and son, Victor, went 1 down to Little Rock this morning, MT. Neal to spend several days on business, but Victor will leave this evening for Galveston, Texas, to spend the summer with his two aunts, Mrs. Hammersmith and Mrs. Gibson.
 Dr. Henry Owen has been seriously l i'll at his home on Walnut street for the past several days. His condition is improving, and the Independent joins his great number of friends in the hope that he may soon be re- stored to his usual good health.
 Mrs. Jane Nixon is critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. w.. Anderson, above Jacksonport. Mrs. Nixon is in her 91st year and is suf- fering a general decline, which is deeply regretted by the many friends of this estimable family.
 MT. and Mrs. Otto M. Bowen, Eliz- abeth and Martel Bowen and Dorothy Stephens returned last evening from delightful trip to Heber Springs making the trip in Mir. Bowen's car. They saw quite number of Newport people there, whom they report doing nicely.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Tom Seley, good farmer residing
 on the road between Newport and Elgin, called at the Independent of flee this morning and exhibited cot ton bloom taken from his field yes terday. This bloom is the fourth one exhibited here this season.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Couple without children desire to rent a room in Newport. Will pay liberally for nicely furnished room, one that is cool and splendidly locat- ed. Apply to the Independent office.
 52d3t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

Earl Mack, one of the popular em- ployes at the postoffice, left the first of the week for supposed vacation, but his friends have learned that he is to be married Sunday to Miss Pearl Hickman, of Pleasant Plains, popu- lar teacher of our county.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22
ONE THRIFT STAMP WILL BUY:

BUY w. S.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-22

M. H. Dague went to Tuckermar today and drove back home this af- ternoon in new Studebaker car which he purchased.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-10

length of time, but who knows Uncle
Sam. Women and children and the
hound dogs and the mules know him
as we'll as the men, and they are all
his friends. He stops and chats along
the mountain highways much the same
as city man does on his way down
town with his friends on the
streets.
Among the mountain merchants
with whom he does business, he is
more Of a friend than a salesman. He
just goes visiting, and, incidentally.
sells goods. He is business adviser
too, and his customers come to him
with their business troubles, and he
helps them by giving them timely ad-
vice. In some instances he has Gus
toners in the third generation. He is
selling some now, at the same stand
where years ago, when the country
was new, he sold their grandfathers.
Sam is a common name over his terri
tory. especially in those places where
he stops for the night. More babies
have been named after him than after
any other man over his route.
AS personality he fairly beams
with congeniality. There is only one
thing that will arouse his ire, and that
is the improper care of his team. He
fairly dotes on his team. He is as
particular about it as an engineer is
about his engine. They have to have
the best care obtainable, and conse
quently they are the star boarders at
all the livery stables along the Line
Of trayel. Stablemen know this char.
acteristic of his, too, and avoid diff.
Guilty by giving them just the care he
demands. He does not leave it en-.
tirely to them, however, but stays and
sees that his horses are properly cared
for before he goes into the house.
In spite of the fact that he is vet.
eran of the Civil War, he has never
carried revolver or any other kind
OF weapon since he has been on the
road. He has travelled during times
of trouble, too. During the Bald Knob
ber peirod, and in sections that had
doubtful regulations.
He was born In Dade County, Mis-.
souri,, on Sun Creek, near Greenfield.
When Is years old he enlisted under
Capt Tuck Smith, Confederate, in
Washington County, Ark, and fought
with him through quite period of
the war. While 65 years old, he ex-
poets yet to put in many years on his
mountain territory, where his long
service has insured him a lucrative
business until death calls.