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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17
YANKEES CLEAR
MANY VILLAGES
IN THEIR PATHS
Grand Pre- Capture Followed
by Surge East,

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, oct. u.
'-(l0 a. m)--The capture Of Grand
PIE by General Pcrslng's forces was
accomplished under terrific hardShIps
and with a heroism not limited at in
the brief official announcement OF the
taking Of this stronghold OF the Ger
mans north OF the Argonnc forest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17
Potent Saving Opportunities That Preuaa In
Economy Basement"
and Saturday Buying. Note Them
Carefully and Shop Promptly

Cotton bats for home Com
fort making 100 cotton bats,
size 1890 ull comfort size,
pure white. weight ? lbs an cN-
,elleut bait aud worth more
money; Friday and Saturday
selling osc.
Is cases Australian all-amb
wool hallS; the bait that holds
,hr heat, ,INe 72y9O. full COM
Iurt size wonderful bait, Fri.
day aud Saturday selling s42S.
5000 yards Comfort Crelonnc,
and Silkolines in a wide variety
OF pretty floral patterns. also
solid colors; none so good as
the homemade comforts. Friday
and saturday selling, 30c yard
1900 wards Comfort Cretornts.
so inches; all attractive patterns.
good weight and very specially
priced for Friday and Saturday
selling, 2le yard
100 pieces yard.wids Percals
IN light and medium patterns
good quality and weight; Fri.
day and Saturday selling 29o
yard
$500 yards 27-nch Gingham
IN stripes, checks and~,plaid,
good weight; Friday and Saur-
day Slling z9c yard
1900 yards 27.inch Gingham IN
stripes, checks and plalds good
weight, Friday and SATURDAY
selling 79c yard
Al RofAbAuPh. Bfow n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17
boy Moro Ronds-
DISTURBANCE FROM
TROPICS DECREASING

WASHINGTON. oct H-lhr tr9p-
ical disturbance in the Gull %. Mexico
appears to be diminishing u intensity
the weather bureau today announced.
Officials said it probably is near the
east Texas coast this morning Definite
reports on the storm have not been re-.
ceiycd from any vessels.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17

10 dozen Bed Spread. ,ils
63V74; a good "a sire and very
desirable Tor rooming houses and
sleeping porchss. This Is an es-
pccially good value, worth 81 So.
Friday and Saturday selling 9lc.
Yard wide Bleachcd Muslin.
little dressing but a good
weight cloth and worth 2Sr ward
regular; very special for FRIDAY
and Saturday selling 10 yard,
for tl,7s.
Very special inducements IA
Misses Goats Tor school and
street wear ls coats in gray
and brown plaid mixturss good
weight and styles, sizes q To Y
Tor Friday and Saturday sell.
ing $3.50.
IS Misses teorduroy Coat, ir
green, brown and blue btl,td
sgle' very setviceablc for
school wear, ior Friday and
Saturday selling, $3.50.
) dozen Misss, Coats in green.
brown, navy red apd gray with
invisible plaid effects, collars and
cults trimmed in fur bslisd
worth SlS,9S regular Friday and
Saturday selling slOss.
~ dozen Childrens Outing
lannel Slespers in pink and
Glue stripes made Of good oual.
ly Outing Flannel and worth
oSo regular; Friday and Satur.
day selling, SOC each.
Economy Basement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17
Heather Silk

at ......... .......... SlQS
Genuine 'lrlihrrnt luu.ug. with
deep In.ca SILK llomJc,; splendid
garments lu brown. green Hm lhr
prevailing sn'l shades. 500 value,
.r SlQ5.
AZ RoRbaugh Browns. Second
Floor, East Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17

Fooaugh-Bo"n' China Department Third Floor Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17
By the Associated Press.


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF NERDUN OCT u.
The first American army gaiuednew
successes in the continuation OF its at
tacks Wednesday east and west Of the
Meuse. West of the river they were
fighting at nightfal in Champi-
gneulle and Grand Pre- Grand Pre- was
soon in their possession
In the center Of the front between
ihe Argonnc and the Meusc the Amcrl-
cans are uoW south OF the Logc, wood
end hold the Cote dc ChatilIou
East of the Meusc the American,
showed forward toward ihc Bo,s dc Ia
Grand Montague, OF which, they now
hold the summit
In its successful advance north OF
bhe Argonne forest the American first
army reached ChamplgneuIe, one mile
north OF St Juvin A little farther
ra,t toward the MeuSe they gained
possession OF the Cote De Chatillop
After having captured Grand Pre- the
Americans advanced their lines to the
Eastward and occupied Moulin-les-Pas.
ftey surged forward until they had
taken control Of Loges wood, one and
bne-half miles north Of Chevieres
The Americans took the town pri-
Iuarily hy outwitting the enemy by at
lacking without artillery preparation
which thc Germans had expected. ly
vadng the river Airc at four points
instead Of building bridges, by s,rug
Cling through almost lmpa'sah.' mud.
step by sen, until suddenly on top OF
the amazed Germans and bv driving
them into a retreat after hand-t5-hand
lighting
Another Enemy Surprise.
Tin. Americans had moved lo 4 point
within % short distance OF Grand Pre-
and rrr Germans had DESTROYED the
h-l.e. over the shallow Arc as the
rercllrj The enemy obviously cs-
asc'cl an artillery fire 10 preface any
-urlucr attack lor m, surprise was
un,r.pucd when the Americans smashed
into h positions
The american attack bcgan at q
O'Clock u the morning Ira men
moved forward m the shelter ot 'nr
forest reaching the Arc al four point.
greed upon where the stream could ha
'ordcd
Without attracting the attention or
Inc Germans the American, then wadci
the cold water which reached go their
uIN', and even higher and pushed
across the stream
Fight in the Mud
On the northern bank tine found
broad mud flats into which they sank
half way up TO their knees, The Ger.
mans hv TIN, time had discovered their
approach and opened a heavy runIrc
hu, ,he Americans pushed steadily on
Beyond the mud banks which were
crossed slowly and with greatest diff
icully. the Americans found the Ger
man, and closed with them IN a dee
nsr1'c baynnet hand-,1 hand tigh. RI
.'r, often were used aS clubs and each
man struggled 10 down no, individual
aproucr'
A. n O'clock me Americans had
completely overcome the enemy had
driven him into the woods north o.
Grand Pre- and were in possession of
'hc important railhcad
uuy Aor. Hand.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17

that Germany can send between $1,000
and 100000 men into Finland merely
to watch the frontiers in the Russian
situation"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-17

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct N-I--l.
Henry Gulon Armstrong son ot Harry
l.. Armstrong OF Memphis was struck
BY shell and killed while diving
through d bagagc m his alrplaue on
the battle front in France, October L.
according TO a cahlegram received by
Mr. Armstrong from another son
Lieut. Estes Armstrong
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA
f Mixed with Sulphur It Darkens so Naturally
 Nobody can Tell.

The old-ume mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray, streaked and faded hair Is grand
 mothers recipe, and folks are again using it to keep their hair a good, even color, which Is quite sensible, as we are living in an age when youth ful appearance is of the greatest ad- vantage.
 Nowadays, though. we don't have the troublesome task Of gathering the sage and the mussy mixing at home. All drug stores sell the ready-to-use product, improved by the addition of other ingredients, called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" It is very popular because nobody can discover 1t has been applied. Simply moisten your comb or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at time; by morning the gray hair disappears, but what de- lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, is that, be- sides beautifully darkening the hair
 after a few applications. it also pro- iuces that soft lustre and appearance of abundance which is so attractive.
 This ready-to-use preparation is a de- l Iightful toilet requisite for those who desire more youthful appearance. It | s not intended for the cure, mitiga- ion or prevention of disease.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
ASS IF SALTS
 CLEANS KIDNEYS
your Back is aching or Bladder bothers, drink lots of water
 and eat less meat.

When your kidneys hurt and your back .ls sore, don't get scared and proceed load your stomach with lot of drugs at excite the kidneys and irritate the tire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys an like you keep your bowels clean,
 flushing them with mild, harmless Its which removes the body's urinous ste and stimulates them to their nor al activity. The function of the kid .ys is to filter the blood In 24 hours icy strain from it 500 grains of acid nd waste, so we can readily understand he vital importance of keeping the kid eys active
 Drink lots of water-you can't drink .eno .much; also get from any pharmacist
 1t four ounces of lad Salts; take tablespoonful in a glass of water fore breakfast each morning for a few yys ard your kidneys will act fine. ais famous salts is made from the id of grapes and lemon juice, combined tn lithia, and has been used for genera ,ns to clean and stimulate clogged kid ys; also to neutralize the acids in inc so it no longer is a source of irri- .ion. t|as ending bladder weakness.
 lad S s is inexpensive; cannot in- re; ma s delightful effervescent z ihia- water drink which everyone should Ike now d then to keep their kid ys clean and active. Try this, also CD up the water drinking, and nc ubt you will wonder what became o1
 IT kidney trouble and backache.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04

Bert Keaton is carrying the mail on Rural Route No. 1 for Taylor Kea- ton, who is taking his annual vaca- tion.
 M. J. Murphry made business trip to Walnut Ridge Monday.
 Mrs. w. T. Altman, Mrs. c. P. Trice, Mrs. Ferdinand Tonney and Miss May Shell were Newport visi- tors Monday.
 Mrs. James N. Moon left Monday to spend few days in Memphis.
 A load of cotton sold on the street Monday at price of fourteen and one-haf cents per pound in the seed. This is the highest price paid in years. J. F. Rorex sold the load which weighed two thousand pounds. The prevailing price is between twelve and thirteen cents.
 Eighty men have gone from Glass township into the various depart ments of the National Army. This number represents all those who have volunteered and those who have been calld in the subsequent drafts
 The public schools will open Mon- day morning in the handsome new school uilding. Appropriate exercises will mark the dedication of this splendid structure, which is credit, not alone to Swifton and Glass town ship, but to Jackson county as well.
 Prof. Lehman Thomas, principal of the Swifton schools, has moved his family here and will occupy the T. M. Rorex cottage.
 Rev. M. A. Fry held a patriotic service Sunday night at the Metho- dist church. An offering was taken for the benefit of the local Red Cross chapter.
 Mrs. Claude F. Trice has been ap- pointed supervisor for the Swifton chapter of the Red Cross and will take up the work at once For the lack of a leader this work has been very backward and the showing made by Glass township has been far be-
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
THE MEMPHIS STORE

low what it should have been. Ac- tive work will begn at once and the cooperation and assistance of every person in the township is solicited.
 Rev. A. D. Cullom of Bradford is spending a few days with F. M. Par sons.
 In appreciation of services render ed in the Liberty Loan campaign the citizens of Swifton have present. ed Rev. M. A. Fry and Rev. w. D.. Ellis each Lierty Bond. Both gen. tlemen have devoted considerable time to the work of raising the town ship quota and the suggestion of the recognition of their efforts met with a ready response when the matter was presented to the people and they gladly took advantage of the oppor- tunity to reward the faithful work CTS. Next Sunday morning Dr. F. $. H.. Johnson, general commissioner of ed- ucation of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, for the state of Ark ansas, will dedicate the Swifton Methodist church.
 The condition of James Carlin, who was thought to be fatally injured in an automobile accident last week at ! Chillicothe, Mo-, is reported as inn proved and it is thought there is a chance for his recovery. He was thrown from his car, his head triking l bridge
 J. w. Mosley of Alicia was here on business Monday.
 The weakening of large girder in l the roof of the new school uuilding caused some alarm last week and | Contractor E. w. Jenkins, and Archi- tect James H. Bliss of Little Rock were sent for by the school board An examination showed that the de- feet could be easily repaired.
 On Saturday morning John l. | SInlJH OIlG Ol Lic ouOotdlisial lNAfAA CTS of Glass township, drove eight of the best hogs ever seen in Swlftor down Main street to lot, where they were on exhibition during the re- mainder of the day. The eight hogs were of the mammoth Poland China type and were probably worth at the least figure more than one thous- and dollars None of the eight had attained full growth, although some weighed between five and six hun dred pounds. At maturity they will weigh possibly one thousand pounds. These hogs were a revelation and a surprise to many farmers. Some time ago MT. Smith became interested in this stock and his success even In so short a period, has been remark able.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
many boys and girls who would be in school if same were in session are aiding in gathering that crop.
SYMPTOM.

Mrs Leona Hazelrigg was badly injured Saturday afternoon in run away accident just north of town. Mrs. Hazelrigg was coming to town in buggy with her father, J. l.. Thompson, when the horse became frightened at a passing automobile and became manageable. The ami mai finally ran into dredge ditch at the roadside, wrecking the buggy and throwing the occupants out
 c. c. Nicholson of Jacksonville, Florida, and D. w. Nicholson of Ken sett were here several days last week. Both gentlemen were for many years residents of Swifton and their many friends were glad to renew their ac- quaintance.
 Claude Justus, cashier of the First National Bank of Calico Rock, spent Sunday with relatives in Swifton.
 Mrs. R. F. Morton is visiting with relatives at Noland.
 Hon. L. L. Campbell of Newport delivered a patriotic address Satur- day afternoon under the direction of the Liberty Loan committee. A fair sized crowd was in town and the Volunteer subscriptions amounted tc twenty-five thousand dollars.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
TUCKERMAN.

The local gins have already ginned considerable amount of the fleecy staple, but have not been crowded at any time so far. Bad weather has prevented the cotton pickers from working steadily.
 Contractor Anderson has met with much difficulty in building the con- crete walks that he contracted to build. Shortatge of labor and diff culty in securing material are the causes of the delay.
 Bryan Moore left Sunday night for Jonesboro, where he went to enter the agricultural school, which is To- cated there.
 Rev. E. w. McEwen of Jonesboro, State Missionary for the Baptists, preached at the Baptist church last evening.
 w. A. Cook of Memphis arrived here several days ago to visit his brother, J. c. Cook, and other rela- tives. He was returning home from the Ex-C Confederate reunion at Tulsa, Okla.
 Rev. s. c. Wick returned home ear ly in the week from Roosevelt, White county, where he was engaged in a very successful series of revival ser vices during the preceding ten days. John Arnold of Alicia was here last Monday visiting his son-in-law and daughter, Ernest Edens and wife George Greenhaw left Tuesday morning for Conway, where he went to enter Hendrix college and resume his school work in that institution Georg B. Irby of Newport, who has extensive farming interests in the Elgin neighborhood, was here Tues day en route home from that place. Deputy Sheriff Bob Ivy of Newport was here Tuesday looking after off cial business.
 Mrs. Ed Walton and children oi
 Barren township came up last week for few days visit among Tucker man relatives. Mrs. Walton is sis ter of Mrs. S. c. Wick.
 Vaughn Strider, Boyce Coe, Dewey Parrott and Richard Choate left
 Tuesday morning for Batesville where they expected to enter Arkan- sas College and take the educational
 course offered by the government te young men of draft age.
 The Baptist leaders are having the residence repaired that is situated on the new church site, which they
 recently purchased and which is To-
 cated on West Second street, one
 block south of the business district Inasmuch as they do not contemplate building until the latter part of next year the residence will be for rent
 until then, after which it will be
 moved to another lot.
 Hay-making, corn gathering ane
 cotton picking are all being rushed
 by the farmers just now. The fal
 crop of hay is unusually good but
 very difficult to save because of the eS esive amount of moisture which
 ha fallen the past few weeks lTF Aorn crop is one of the shortest
 evSl known in this section. Cottor is below the average crop. Taking
 the present. .price of cotton in consid
 eration the general condition of af Hairs is about normal.
 1 The delay in opening school ane
 high prices being paid for cottor
 p.Nking has stimulated the latter ane
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the assessments of Bridge Improvement District No. l of Newport have been filed in my office and are now ready for inspection.
 133d6 B. c. Graham, Recorder.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the as- sessments for Sewer Improvement District No. 1 of Newport have been filed in my office and are now ready for inspection.
 l33d6t. B. G. Graham, Recorder.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
~ Cars For Sale

1917 Dodge Touring
 ar in good condition
 asAonly been run about T CoA miles, a good bar ssss,lin ss,l for $850.
 Fra1917 Dodge Touring malr in good condition, Bias never been abused, anell tired for $500. i lIe 1917 Dodge Touring gi' si ar, good condition me
 lanically has had but
 ne owner, sale price colT50.
 ye9l6 Overland l curing Car. 'tnhfrerhauled and repainted,
 w top, new battery and
 arter for $550.
 ~2l7 Ford Touring Car, in M ] condition mechanically, s,k and upholstering fair, x9l7 Briscoe Touring Car, xrse size, good condition, @Ied only6 mont and run A,Iy 1900 miles, new tires h750.
 1. H. vANDYKE Q hone 72 Beech 6 Second Street
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04

rhe more you help the men at the at the quicker the end will come
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-04
No Advance in Prices al The Memphis Store

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  aSw' hb shirts d h an  all eight ss o NS$% %@%s ao Boy gay  "" $ s$5$ @ $$ $ $ n. : ~ $$ = ] ] $ sz @ ar grey LamlpH dduehnaa M.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN.

The campaign for the Third Lib
erty Loan will be opened on the 9Th
of April, the anniversary Of the
declaration of a state Of war between
the United States and Germany.
The amount, terms and conditions
Of the loan are dependent upon fur
ther legislation an dwill be announc-
ed as soon as Congress has granted
the necessary powers.
Secretary McAdoo chose the 9Th
of April as the day to open the cam
paign as the most fitting date to call
for a patriotic response to the sum
mons to duty to every American, to
ask from the people at home the same
fervent patriotism that actuates our
gallant sons on the battlefields OF
France and on the waters Of the At
Iantic.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
WHAT THE WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS
WILL BUY FOR OUR SOLDIERS.

A single Thrift Stamp will buy a
tent pole or five tent pins, waist
belt or hat cord, shoe laces or iden-
tifcation tags; two will buy one
trench tool or pair Of wooden gloves.
Four Thrift Stamps will buy two
pairs of canvas leggins; six will buy
five pairs of woolen socks Or three
suits of summer underwear; twelve
will buy steel helmet.
One WarSavings Stamp will buy
one hundred cartridges or a cartridge
belt or scabbard for bayonet; two
will purchase two pairs of woolen
breeches or two flannel shirts, two
and half will buy gas mask Three
War-Savings Stamps will buy an
Overcoat or two WOODEN service coats;
three and a half will buy three pairs
of woolen blankets; four will buy
rifle.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
VISITED WTCKENBURG.

Wickenburg Miner: j. H. Carlisle,
superintendent at the Empire mine,
near Parker, stopped Off in town the
last of the week on his way home
from Yuma, where he has been on
legal business. Quite a strong flow
OF water has been encountered in the
shaft of the Empire, which is now
down close to 700 feet. The shaft
will be continued, if possible, to the
70O-foot level, where cross cutting
will be commenced and run to the
cotnact Very high grade gold and
copper ore was encountered at the
contact in the upper levels and sew
eral shipments made.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
Mary,s Little Shoes,

Mary had a little limp
And furrows in her brow.
She G. t wear a number one
But it anyhow.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
Indian Summer.

The term "Indian summer" is ap.
piled to Il period of mild, open weather
that comes in the fall, embracing the
most Of October and sometimes ex,
tending into November and character.
lied by a sort Of dry mist or hazinesA
that differentiates it from other sea.
sons of the year. What causes the dis.
tinctive features of the season, espe
cially the hazy atmosphere, is un
known, and the origin OF the term
equally 50. Different explanations
have been given Of both, but they seem
to be largely fanciful.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
CARD OF THANKS.

To the many friends who so CRATE
fully assisted during the late illness
and funeral of Walter G.. Humphrey
desire to express my heartfelt
thanks and appreciation. The many
kindnesses shown my late friend and
partner by the people OF Parker will
not soon be forgotten.
FRANK BOWMAN.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
Adds to Phonoqraph's Tone.

The intensity of the tone obtained
from a phonOgraph can be varied by
recently patented needle mounting
provided with II counteryeigh' ~ reg
ulate its pressure
The Parker post., 1918-03-16

The man who grows more food adds
to the wealth of the world; the man
who grows dollars may be adding
only to his own wealth.
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
psnsnds on the Man,

Depends on the Man.
"a public office does not necessarii
make man prominent"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum
sometimes the man renders the Office
inconspicuous.'
The Parker post., 1918-03-16
A Genuine Reform.

'In a spelling reform, would you
eliminate all the silent letters?"
81 would all those found leading the
double life."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01
Age and Youth In
Training For Seruice

w. w. Taliaferro. Captain of Ard
more Unit No. Old Guards OF Ok
lahoma, and his five year old COM
rade, Cortez Stubblefeld, represent
the two extremes OF age in military
training. Under the tutelage OF
Captain Taliaferro, Cortez goes
through with the entire manual of
arms as taught by officers of the
United States army, and has at
tracted considerable attention on
numerous occasions with his
achievements. He has brother in
+ company lllth Regiment U. 6.
Engineers, now in France, of whom
he is exceedingly proud. and he is
in training now to fight with his
brother, overseas"
Capt. Taliaferro fought in the civ
il war and was Captain of the 18th
Missouri Cavalry at its close. He is
II years old and adopted Cortez as
his comrade at the death OF the
boys father three years ago Cortez
is the son of Mrs Jessie Stubblefeld,
~ Sixth Avenue northeast