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Williams news., 1918-04-11
May Publish Money Slackers

The publicity committee for the Third Liberty Loan has found that there are a great
 many money slackers in Will Hams. Among the people of smaller means the response has been extremely gratifying, but among those most able to take bonds, in many cases, the re- sponse has been discouraging and even disheartening. It has been found in some cases that men with very good incomes, and others who have been pro- fitting from the high prices caused by the war, have declin- ed to buy bonds where no other reason other than selfishness and lack of patriotism can be ascribed. These men are mon- ey slackers, worthy of severe punishment as draft Slackers. While under the law no punish ment is provided for them at present, there is one mean sof reaching them which may yet be resOrted to if found necessa- ry, and that is the publication of list of money slackers. These men will not cherish the notoriety and disapprobation that will be theirs in case the list is published. The commit tee is still unsettled as to the
Williams news., 1918-04-11
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

MT. Edward Hamilton pre- sented the Third Liberty Loan at the meeting conducted by Rev. LaFontaine at the Harvey Hotel at Ash Fork last Tuesday night, and MT. Jerrie w. Lee received subscriptions for $45O of Liberty Bonds. The Mission ary slides were exhibited to the large audience. present.
 The usual preaching service was conducted at the Canyon in the school house on Thurs day, although the quarantine was not yet lifted to permit a meeting in the Hotel Fl Tovar, as contemplated.
 Remember the meeting on Sabbath Evening at the Metho- dist Church, conducted by the members of the Red Triangle League, of the Y. M. c. A.
 Services at the Methodist Church for next Sabbath:
 Sabbath School at 1O:OO a. m. Subject "Jesus Requires Confession and Loyalty"
 Preaching at HOO a. m. Sermon by the Pastor, subject, "The Ministry of Intercession. 7" Epworth League at 700 pm. Evening Service in charge of the Red Triangle League of the Y. M. c. A. with stereopticon pictures showing the War Coun cil Work of the Y. M. c. A. A statement of the finances of the Methodist Church was read by the Pastor last Sabbath showing all departments with a balance on the right side with all obligations met except the salary, which will be brought up during the present month.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
WILLIAMS CLUB
 MEMBERS IGNORED

The Arizona Federation of Woman's Clubs met at Phoenix April 3rd, 4th and 5th. These meetings were under the direc- tion of Mrs. Mcdonald Robin son, Vice-President of the or ganization, in the absence of the President Mrs. H. A. Nor gan, who is ill in California.
 Several hundred delegates from all over the state, were present and all Phoenix hotels were taxed to their capacity.
 The business sessions lasted all of the first two days and un- til 3 o'clock of the third day. The meetings were opened and adjourned by the singing of patriotic hymns and spirit of
 a-rIotism prevailed through out the sessions.
 The visitors were entertain ed with luncheons and auto mobile trips thru the neighbor- ing valleys between sessions, and several excellent music programs were enjoyed in the evenings.
 Two Williams Woman's Club members were honored by the conference, in the nomination of candidates for various offices There were but two candidates named for the office of vice president, which for the past two years has been held by Mrs Mcdonald Robinson. These were Mrs. T HI. Cureton and Mrs. A. Sine, of Williams. With the withdrawal of Mrs. She's name Mrs. Cureton received the election. The Williams Club should feel greatly com plimented that only members of their club were suggested to fill this office, to succeed Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. T. H. Cureton has won the admiration of the State Federation by activity and executive ability shown in organizing the Northern Ari- zona District Federation of Wo- mans Clubs. This work was completed last June and Mrs. Cureton elected as first presi- dent.
 Mrs. H. A. Guild, of Phoenix, was elected President of the State Federation, succeeding Mrs. H. A. Morgan, of Wilcox. Mrs. Guild is the President of the Central Arizona District Federation, and very capable of filling the office of State President.
 Mrs. Mcdonald Robinson and Mrs. A. Sine were the only delegates from Williams pres ent at the conference.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
SCHOOL NOTES

A number of the school chll- dren were absent the last part of last week on account of be- ing sick with their vaccinations. Among those absent were Hel- en, Marie and Iva EastOn, Mary McConkey, Dermont Melick, and Enid and Lenore Reese.
 Miss Alcorne was absent most of Friday on account of her vac cination.
 Miss Bush was absent this week with the measles. She is better now, however.
 April 5, Arbor Day, we had school the same as usual in the morning, but in the afternoon, an appropriate program was given. It was as follows:
 1. Flag salute and Oath of Allegiance.
 2. Star Spanled Banner.
 3. Reading of the Governors Proclamation. By Fred Seeger
 4. Arbor Day Song - By Miss Barbour and Pupils.
 5. Concert Reading - The Blossoms on the Trees. By the Seventh Grade, led by Miss Bull.
 6. Thrift Stamp Song = By Miss Dockstader and Pupils.
 '. Reading = The Friendly Trees = By Chas. Carpenter <--8. The Origin and Value of Arbor Day - Speech prepared by Lenore Reese = Read by Ruth LaFontaine.
 9. The Value of Trees - An original speech by Mildred Smith
 10. The Planting of the Tree -- By MT. Barnes.
 II. Conservation -- By Miss Ost. 12. Talk on Trees - By Rev LaFontaine.
 After the program, the chil. dren were dismissed for a holi. day for the rest of the after. noon.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
RED LAKE VALLEY

The Red Lake Boys and Girls Garden, Pig and Poultry Club met, elected officers, ad- opted a constitution and by laws, on Friday. They also ar ranged for the next meeting of the Club and determined that their first reports would be req dy for that meeting. The boys and girls showed great enthu- siasm for their work, enjoyed their meeting and voted Miss Grace Mclean, who entertain ed them, a charming hostess. Officers for the coming year are
 President Burns Mclean
 Vice-president:- = Lucille Car penter
 Sec.- Treas Gerald Boulin
 The Red Lake Woman's Club meets on Saturday at the home of Mrs. Ernest Kincannon.
 On Saturday evening MT and Mrs. Ernest Kincannon gave a dance in honor of the return of MT. Ben Kincannon. There were between thirty and forty present. MT. and Mrs. J. Mil Ter and Miss Marie Miller had come out from town. Everyone | decided that the dance was a great success.
 MT. Ed Hinds who spent the winter in California, returned to Red Lake on Sunday, with him was son Frank who expects to make his home here.
 MT. c. c. Carpenter has leas- ed fifty acres of his land to MT. DeBoldt, who is going to put ii into potatoes.
 Mrs. Wm. Magee is expected in Red Lake on Wednesday.
 MT. Dan Mclean is to be com mended on venturing on a new crop. He is putting in two bar rels of onion sets. We wish hin all success.
 l MT. c. A. Moose, of Kansas City Life Insurance Company who has bought ranch ter miles out of Williams in Gar land Prairie, is making a teul
Williams news., 1918-04-11
MANY BOOKS FOR
 ARMY AND NAVY

The people of Williams have given approximately 100 books to the American Library Asso- citation since the recent cam paign was announced. These books have been left at the Public Library. Arrangements have been made by the Will Hams Woman's. Club, for the necessary book plates, etc., and after the books are prepared the Club will ship them to a point which will be designated by Miss Estelle Lutrell, of Tue son, State Agent of the A. l.. A.
 There will be a meeting at the library next Tuesday at 2:3O D. m., to mark the books and box them for shipment. A number of gentlemen have of- fered their assistance in this work and the Woman's Club will be glad to accept their ser vices. Any others who may wish to help will be welcome. The Club will assume all ex- penses in the shipping.
 Anyone having books to con- tribute to this cause is urged to leave them at the library at once and help the American l.i- rarv Association in it's worthy effort to provide "a book for every enlisted man."
Williams news., 1918-04-11
FAIRY OPERA ENTER
 FANS FULL HOUSE

The Fairy Opera given at the Sultana Theatre last Friday ev- ening, was seen by about 400 people. The entire. audience was most appreciative and the young actresses were greeted with hearty applause in each scene, and received curtain calls after the acts.
 The applause was well mer- tied as the excellence of the acting exceeded all expeeta- tions. No other amateur pro duction given by the children of Williams has equalled this Fairy Opera in professional finish. There was absolutely no "stage fright" in evidence. Mrs. R. M. Scott has given the children valuable training in stage department and singing which will never be amiss in their future occupations.
 Many of the children in the audience had recently review ed the story and certainly were delighted with the show. They did not hesitate to show their pleasure. The older spectators also, found their interest held during every minute and were greatly surprised at the ability of the cast.
 "Hansel and Gretel" won the hearts of the audience from the start, and each of the charae- ters, in turn, received due ap- preciation. The third scene ap- pealed most to the youngsters in the audience. With the ad- vent of the witch, the silence was noticeable, as the children recovered their breath. A real witch, just as every child pie lures one, confronted them 1 The spell was completely brok- en, however, when Hansel and Gretel, having disposed of the ferocious old witch, entered the candy house and returned with arms laden with goodies, which they threw to the audi ence.
 The finale brought an uneN- pected diversion, in the show CT of serpentines from the Jun for Chorus, the last curtain dropping on an animated scene
 A speech in the interests of the Third Liberty Loan, was made by MT. R. w. Ruffin, and was enthusiastically received M r.Ruffin is a very able speak CT, and thru personal experi- ence abroad thoroughly under stands the conditions on the continent.
 The program for the night ended with a motion picture comedy which proved very amusing.
 The Red Cross benefited to the extent of $191 dollars from this program, 25 per cent of which goes to the Junior Red Cross. Mrs. and Dr. R. M. Scott have given time, talent and f. nancial support to make the affair a success, and their eff forts have been fully appreeiat- ed, not only by the Red Cross society, but by the people of Williams who were privileged in the opportunity of enjoying such an excellent production as "HanSel & Gretel."
Williams news., 1918-04-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Phoenix,
 Arizona. March g. 1918

Notice is hereby given that William K. Ross, of Cibola, Ar izona, who, on July 8, 1908, made homestead entry, No. O65 for N1aNEAN NEANEA, N1a- NWA of Lot 1, NEIL of lot 2, WRNWANEA, Section 1, Township 20 N., Range 4 E., G. & s. R. B. 6 Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish claim to the land above described, be- fore M. A. Murphy, U. s. Com missioner at Flagstaff, Arizona, on the 18th day of April, 1918.
 Any persons claiming ad- versely the above described land are advised to file their claims of objections with the above mentioned officer on or before the time designated for final proof.
 JOHN l.. IRWIN,
 Register.
 March IA, to April II, 1918 of the vicinity. With him is MT. J. B. Gentry, who is going to farm for MT. Moose. Both MT. Moose and MT. Gentry have had farm experience but not in Arizona. MT. Moose happened to be in Red Lake last fall and liked the country here so we'll that he with MT Gentry, is making a special study of Red Lake, talking with our experienced ranchers to find out what and how they are doing things, what they are planting and so forth.
Williams news., 1918-04-11

advisability of pursuing this course, but this method has been found effective elsewhere, and the committee is determin- ed that they will use this meth cd before permitting Williams to fall below her quota. At present Williams is still far be- low her quota.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
Home Monday

Home Monday
 MT. I T. Yarnell, Forest Su- pervisor, returned Monday, from Ash Fork. where he had been for a week, on business.
 Mrs. Yarnell did not come back from Albuquerque, with MT .Yarnell, assreported, but is still in Denver, Colorado.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
Moving to Ash Fork.

Mrs. Norman Nellis came up from Ash Fork Sunday and re mainded here until Tuesday packing and shipping her house hold goods to that town. MT and Mrs. Nellis expect to reside there permanently.
Williams news., 1918-04-11
In Form Canyon

In Form Canyon
 Miss lone bowman, teacher of the Grand Canyon school. was in town Saturday. After spending a few hours here in shopping, Miss bowman left for Flagstaff, for over Sunday
Williams news., 1918-04-11
On Furlough

On Furlough
 MT. Albert Smith, of Flag staff, formerly of Williams, was visiting in town Tuesday and Wednesday. MT. Smith is in training at Camp Kearny and is home on a fifteen days furlough.
Williams news., 1918-04-11

Visiting Here
 Mrs. O. A. Nall, and Mrs. A. T. Watson have been spending the week in town with their fa- ther MT. T. A. Moore.
Williams news., 1918-04-11

From Los Angeles .t
 MT. and Mrs. Minar Owen returned today from Los Angel es, where they spent the winter.
Williams news., 1918-04-11

From Chicago
 MT. James Stark, who has been in Chicago on a vacation all month, returned today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
F AIR GRADUATES
ASKED To STUDY
FOOD PROBLEMS
Aim Is To Make Ohio Leader
Of All Other States In War
Work.
MISS WHITE A LEADER

COLUMBUS, o.. Feb. S-Women Of
graduating classes of Ohio schools, col
leges and universities are urged to
make special study of food and food
problems to be prepared to help lead"
the state in war work, in a message to
them from Herbert Hoover, federal
food administrator. The plan for mo.
bilizing such talent in Ohio is start
ing through the Ohio food administra-
ton. Miss Edna ~ White, director of
home economies, Ohio State Universi-
ty and a member of the state food
administration staff. now is preparing
a SPECIAL outline of study in line with
Mr.. Hoover's suggestions.
The United States food administra.
tion calls you to its service" says Mr..
Hoover in a message directed to gradu-
ating women. "Our need is so great
that we appeal to you to prepare your
selves as best you can and to enlist
for the great work that must be done.
There will be diversity of tasks
and therefore. diversity of talent and
training can be used. All our ques-
tions now center in food, its produc-
ton, its distribution, it's use. its con.
servation, and the more you know
about these things the more valuable
you will be and the greater will be
your services to humanity.
"If you have not already done so
we urge you to pursue studies dealing
especially with food, but these should
be reinforced by courses in chemis-
try, physiology and economies. It will
be well, too, If you have acquired the
arts of public presentation of your
knowledge to people who so much
need it. Fortunately most of our ed.
ucational institutions now offer cours.
es which give the necessary training
for this work but to the others an ap.
peal is being sent to provide such in
struction wherever 1t is possible More
detailed suggestions and directions are
to be published soon
To-day your country asks you to re.
solve to do what you can in this hour
of extreme peril to the democratic
people of the world"
Mr. Hoover also has asked the presi.
dents of womcn's colleges and heads
OF departments of home economics In
colleges and universities to help. point.
ing out the necessity of educating wo.
men students for this work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
BOLSHEVIKI LOSING?

The Bolshevilti are apparently fac-
ing the supreme test OF their career.
heir untoward action in conllscating
church property coupled with their
almost daily local reyerses in battle
lends color to the belief that not far
hence a new government will be
erected in Russia
Even if they fall and in such an
event It. would be before II force more
nearly representing the thought OF
the people at large, the Bolsheviki
will not have been without their use
fulness in the war, The peace poi
son" with which they have inOculated
Germany may yet end the conflict
as America desires II should be end
ed
The Bolshcyili have been "A pecul'
lar folk, but an interesting folk. Their
career will form one Of the romantic
pages of the history Of the war. Their
usefulness to the allies has probably
run It's course and Il new govern
ment, with possibilities OF strength,
might honestly be welcomed,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
THE GUARANTEE

On the heels Of the charge that rail-
way heads are. doing their utmost to
embarrass the government In its op-
Grafton of the systems during the
war period, comes the report to the
senate that the United States pur-
poses to guarantee these owners an
annual return of 5.329o on their In.
vestment throughout this period.
For over n year, there has been an
undercurrent of complaint on the
part of some railway executives that
their roads were netting practically
nothing because of the high cost of
operation. Some even foresaw a
breakdown of the system unless re-
medal measures were taken.
II these complaints we're true, the
executives must now be silent as $50
percent ia fair return on an invest
ment which was yielding nothing"
This guarantee should, furthermore,
halt all efforts TO disoredit the gov
ernment, if such really exist,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
NOTHING RADICAL

The proposal of the administration
that President Wilson be given
blanket powers to reorganize and CO.
ordinate the executive department of
the government is stirring up quite
a clamor among the politicians at
Washington.
Strangely enough, the proposal con
tains nothing of radical character,
but merely again assigns those pow
ers which are granted the chief exec
utive OF a nation during times of war.
Concentration Of administrative
power has been the one large ele-
ment In Germany's success in the
war. Her experience hns been that
of France and of Great Britain.
There need be no fears among the
American people If the bill passes.
President Wilson already has the in
herent power. but he is willing to
have this reafllrmed by congress.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
AIR ASCENDENCY

Even hasty glance over the recent
war news cannot but impress the read
or with the evident aerial advantage
which American. French, British, and
Italian aviators are steadily gaining
over their adversarles Of the central
powers.
This was keenly emphasized In the
report Thursday that these birdmen
had downed 81 German planes as
against seven of their own machines
winged by the enemy.
Aside from the sporadic night at
tacks upon London or, as recently
happened. Paris, little has been heard
of successful Hun air activity. On the
contrary, not week goes by but that
there are several reports of success
ful bombing raids upon strategical
points by allied fliers. inconsplcuous
and lacking the element of the spec
tacular, but nevertheless effective.
Here lies concrete evidence Of the
statement heard frequently that as
tendency in the air Is passing TO the
allies. In casualties inflicted and in
damage done. the pilots Of freedom
and democracy are SURPRISING their
ruthless antagonists. America Is play
ing her part and an important one
With the break of good weather and
the resumption of real fighting, allied
people may confidently expect great
results from their birdmen who are
slowing driving one more nail into the
casket which is being prepared for a
dead autOcracy!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
and, most important of ALL national
WILL REACH ALL

No matter who you are or what
you do, you are going to be reached
by the war savings stamp campaign
as conducted in this community by a
committee whose tireless energy is
in itself an invitation to buy.
There was very unusual gather
Ing Friday afternoon at the Chamber
of Commerce. Representatives of ev-
cry woman's organization In the
township-church, lodge and social
assembled as a single federation Of
workers for their country in this war.
They heard story, old to many but
one which cannot lose by repetition
the tale OF how the government is
mobilizing the financial resources of
It's individuals through inculcation of
the thrift habit.
A definite plan was taken back by
these women to their various organi-
zations which will make of these So
cieties an effective instrument in
carrying out the desires of the gov
ernment Within the next week, this
plan will have assumed concrete,
working form under the skillful di-
rection OF countless number of wo-
men. There is no question about re-
suits The evident interest and en-
thusiasm Of those at the meeting Fri
day guaranteed this from the outset.
Mt. Vernon and Clinton township
we're embraced Friday. Before the
month Il over, the same sort OF a
meeting will have been held in every
section of the county. Everywhere
will the gospel of thrift be spread.
This constitutes the second step in
carefully. planned program of orga1-
ization. The first was that of the
school children. AS soon as one unit
in the county plan is established on a
sound footing, the next is taken up.
Before the year is over, the county
will have been covered as it was
never before covered in any cam
paign. Again, no matter who you are
or what you do, you are going to be
reached.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-12
FINDING ITSELF

One year ago at this time, the
United States was filed with tensity,
grave doubt and apprehension. Fear
was patent on the faces OF residents
who everywhere were vaguely alarm
ed over the outcome of the diplomat
ic break with Germany on February
.. Societies for the promotion of
peace sprang into being. Paciilsts se-
cured II ready hearing. There was
no national thought. All was chaos.
Wild and wanton stories of our I'M
preparedness added to the imaginary
danger of sudden U.boat attack on
coastal cities, Stories of u proposed
invasion of America By Germany up
the mississippi valley were recount.
ed "on high authority" Nobody
knew what to think: what to believe.
There followed two strained
months of hopeful waiting for some
miraculous happening which might
divert the looming apparition of war
These were Americas darkest days.
The routine of business, the indul-
gcnce OF social life and all normal
pursuits assumed an unnatural caste.
A perusal of the days news served
either TO Danish temporarily the wor.
ry or Intensity the ever increasing
strain. Diversity of opinion, OF
thought and Of hope brought about IA
CraIy'quilt morale.
What II remarkable contrast today
presents. Just how each resident
would be affected by the struggle
was gradually un(olded and the coun.
try, steeled to the task, settled down
to its grim struggle. Assurances OF
ultimate asccndency over the enemy
created the single desire OF speeding
the day.
Business Is proceeding aud social
pursuits are continuing, not tortured
by the dark thought of war but i'm.
bucd with the purpose OF making the
war the supreme work at hand and
ahead. There has never been time
In the history OF the United States,
the Revolution not excepted, when
there was such unity of purpose and
lack Of complaint as exists today. A
country has found itself-not only
militarily but industrially, socially