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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
EXPIRATION OF
CONVERSION PRIVILEGE
Notice to Holders of First And Sec
ond Liberty Loan Bonds.
To Banks, Trust Companies and the
Public of the Fifth Federal Re-

To Banks, Trust Companies and the
Public of the Fifth Federal Re-
serve District:
Holders of the per cent. bonds of
the First Liberty Loan. converted. ana
OF the Second Liberty Loan NAV avail
themselves of the privilege of Coz
verting into 4 IA per cent. bonds by
presenting their bonds for CONVEX
sion through the banks which ham
died the original subscriptions.
These bonds are not convertible
after November 8, 1918, even if sub
sequent series of bonds should be
offered at Il higher rate. Therefore,
the conversion privilege must be eX-
ercised, if at all. on or before No
vember 8, 1918.
The bonds TO be delivered upon
this conversion will bear interest at
the rate of IA per annum from the
last interest date, May Is, 1918, or
June Is. 1918 No payment of ac-
crued interest is required.
Holders of the IL per cent. bond
of the First Liberty Loan may con-
vert their bonds into 4 IA per cent.
bonds on or before November 8, 1918
or may convert into any subsequent
series of long-term bonds offered
during the continuation of the war,
bearing interest at a higher rate than
3 IL per cent. For detailed eXpla-
nation, see page 6 of Treasury De-
partment Circular No. ia. If the
holder of IL per cent. bonds elects
to exercise the present conversion
privilege, accrued interest at the
rate of "a per cent per annum 1roi"
June Is, 1918, to the date the bonds
are received at the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond for conversion,
must be paid to the United States.
The bonds to be delivered upon sucn
conversion will bear interest at the
rate of IA per cent. per annum
from June Is, 1918. Respectfully,
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
OF RICHMOND.
Fiscal Agent of the U. S.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
Cone Into the Kitchen

When visiting the County Fair, be
sure to visit the Girls Caz4ning Club
Booth, as the Council of Defense,
Women's Section, for Dorchester
county, has arranged with Miss Wal
in canning and the use of flour sub
stitutes in bread making. This is a
very important thing to know at this
time and every woman should avail
themselves of this opportunity.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
LIBERTY BONDS WANTED.

Gentleman will exchange some
IA per cent. Liberty Bonds for
3 1-2 per cent bonds. Bonds in $50
or 500 denominations preferred.
Persons having one or two, or even
more bonds that they desire to ex-
change can do so without any trou-
BILE or inconvenience. Bring in the
3 IL per cent. bonds and take back
the IA per cent. ones. Address
Liberty Bonds, care Banner. S-23-6t
Bar.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
ICE DELIVERY NOTICE.

Commencing Monday, Aug. 18th,
we will charge double the regular re-
tail price for all special deliveries
made direct from ice house. in guam
titles less than so pounds.
There will be no advance in price
by retail wagons on their regular
trips, and consumers are requested
to secure their supply from them.
This is a special order Of the
Board of Directors.
CAMBRIDGE ICE CO.
Adv. S-9-1m.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
APPEAL TO WATER CONSUMERS.

We want to make a special appeal
to water consumers not to waste wa
ter, as the demands on us are very
heavy, especially during the canning
season. Pave washes and yard
sprinklers must not be used after 8
o'clock p. m.
Our inspector reports that quite a
good many customers are allowing
their neighbors to use their street
sprinklers, which is entirely against
all rules and must be stopped
DORCHESTER WATER CO.
Adv. S-17-2w.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
NOTICE TO BONDHOLDERs.

All persons holding Liberty Loan
Bonds, first issue, 3 IL per cent, or
3 IL per cent, converted, and sec
ond issue, 4 per cent, are notified
that they can exchange the same for
IA per cent. bonds of 3rd issue. by
filing same with this bank on or be-
fore Sept. /, 1918. Let us know
NOW if you desire to change your
bonds, so you can get a higher rate
of interest.
The Eastern Shore Trust Co.
J. G. Mills, Cashier.
N. B.-All bonds forwarded to
Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond,
Va, by registered mail, insured, at
risk of the owners.-Adv.B S-14-4t
2a.w R. S-16~3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
AFTER SICKNESS
Mrs. Page Tells How Vinol Restored
Her strength and Stopped Cough


Brooklyn, Conn = Pneumonia
left me weak, rundown and with a
cough for which l doctored for six
months without getting better. a
friend from Virginia asked me to try
VinoI. 1t healed my cough, gave me
good appetite. i sleep well and
feel we'll and strong. Mrs. Thomas
Page.
Vinol owes its success in such ca
ses to beef and cod liver peptones,
iron and manganese peptonates and
glycerophosphates, the oldest and
most famous body building and
strength creating tonics known.
C. P. Craig & Son, and Druggists
everywhere.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
Notice To Eiremen.

All firemen who wish to visit the
Fair grounds on Tuesday or Thurs
day evenings. will please meet at the
engine house u O'Clock promptly,
and ride out on the truck.-E. L.
Bramble, Chief-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
WARNING.

All persons are warned not to
trust my wife, Gertrude Robinson, as
l will not be responsible for any
debts created By her after this date.
Adv. 26-2t. J. E. ROBINSON.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
The Dorchester Fair

It's all over town,
Up hill and down,
Everybody knows it,
Everything shows it
The Dorchester Fair at Cambridge.
lThere'll be an automobile race.
And horses that pace,
Machines that will fly,
Everything you can buy
At the Dorchester Fair at Cam
bridge.
There'n be a merry-go-round,
Things that go up and down,
a magic horse swing,
Everywhere bells will ring
At the Dorchester Fair at Cam
bridge.
Take a pocket full of gold,
Go and have your fortune told,
See the big, fat, beautiful lady,
The wonderful bay mare, Saddle
At the Dorchester Fair at Cam
bridge.
The slim lady sure will please you,
The lemonade will ease you,
The dancing girls will haunt you,
The grace and beauty taunt YOU
At the Dorchester Fair at Cam
bridge.
Gee, l wouldn't miss it,
Take your pocketbook and kiss it,
Be glad that you can spend it,
IT'S better than if you lend it -
If you see the Dorchester Fair at
Cambridge.
We are proud that we can spell it,
With hearty voices yell it,
Cambridge can't be beat on earth.
When it comes to fun and mirth-
At the Dorchester Fair at Cam
bridge.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
CONTRACTORS NOTICE.

OONIKACIUISS NOIICE.
| have added to my equipment two
2 1-2 ton automatic dump automo-
bile trucks, which will enable me to
handle any material quicker and
cheaper than anyone else in Cam
bridge.
RICHARD HUGHLETT. JR.
Phone 434.-Adv. 4-20-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-26
FOR SALE

Season tickets for the Dorchester
County Fair are now on sale at the
following places of business:
Eastern Shore Trust Company.
Ges-% Meekins' Confectionery
Store.
Cooper & Wright's Barber Shop.
E. Lee LeCompte's Shoe Shop.
Price, s1.49. S-19-tf. B&R.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

the state by properly housing them
and II has provided the site for a
colony for the feeble minded. Il has
added substantially 10 the abilities at
the asylums and educational iustitu-
lions Of the state.
'.No new commissions or depart
mcnts 20 make new political jobs were
created.
Ills administration has put the
penitentiary system on business
basis and, barring accidents, there
win be G. profit rather than deficit
in that department Of the govern
meut during the current year.
Il mention only the more important
achievements under Governor Fergu-
son. The list Of lesser ones is too
Ions TO include here, but with such
q record and a broad gagged and eco
nomical policy in the administratl ton
OF the affairs Of the state such as
the governor has put into practice,
who that favoTs progress VIII not
now uphold the hands OF Governor
Ferguson so the constructive work OF
his first term may be continued and
rounded out in a second term-
Governor Ferguson has fulfilled
all Of his promises. He has shown
1T all times a high order Of executive
ability. He is a typical Texan and
shows that he compreheuds the needs
serves the Endorsement il Is sure TO
receive at the hands OF the Demo-
cratic party
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
Ferguson Defends Wilson
Against Colquitt's Attacks
Houston Chronicle. March II. I916.

Sy light w ~ lie H Jm u for china
6g his "
ing VM o K ~ h d he rsaak
o policy edhga agb
l h d Troops Mexico d d R he demanded that b
% AM Hph hon p hy rmOL
pant fr oil nos
d Inc p
las Pres % an up Cd OF lie termed tn s"
6.d IN ~ ~ Hp
Americans benin d 4n sh made rnbap apeHu
d ar h approval f lat he A h ad
Cdpm as atmd
or ddss
declared hat a hd kp from m kemgh that heb daasp
upon deserve be
dh g % ar dH NM twas partisan dinner Mp
up al rang COVE
~ @ hen T andrews d the h do Tg edo
is fd e
6 ~ d noe 1ybH
k ( h ant m he supported dat fort Senator Now Ser
gd nj hA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
COLOUITT APPEALS TO HEAD
OF GERMAN-AMERICAN
ALLIANCE FOR ASSISTANCE

The New York World Of Wednes-
day, april 2sth. printed another Of Mr..
Colquitts letters TO 1Ir. KoelbIe, SIS
follows:
Dallas. Tex. Dec. %. 1s1s.-Honor-
able a. g. Eoelble. 10. so. Maiden
Lane, New York City, n Dear SIR
with enclosure Of your letter 10 the
president.
Down here we are not apologizinE
for opposing the Inconsistent course
OF the president OF course, there are
plenty Of hero Worshippers. but the
masses are not included in that de-
scription-
yes. you can help me much from
up there. Literature could be dis
rributed, and should have been sent
all over the south some time ago,
along the lines Of my message TO the
legislature. my letter TO Mr. Branch
and other communications In the pa
per 7 sent you
The farmers. who are vastly fin the
majority i'm the south, and interested
in cotton. agree with what 7 say in
that paper T have had requests for
them from all over the south. But not
being wealthy and having many de-
mands on me. 7 nave not felt able 10
circulate It extensively, as IL should
have been
The law I'm this state regulatiug
the nomination Of candidates for the
senate is very drastic and limits the
expenditures by candidates to $4,000.
This is q big state Of go counties and
il costs $4,000 TO send one circular
under enc cent postage. TO each poll
tax payer So YOU can understand
how the distribution OF educational
literature would help.
wish / could cooperate with you on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

(Copy.)
Austin. Tex. March 90, 1917.
Dear Mr.. Wilson;
Permit me in this hour when
grave responsibilities are resting
upon you, TO reaffirm my conf
dence in your wisdom and pa
triotism: and TO say TO you with
all seriousness that the people OF
Texas should stand ready 70 the
last man 10 aid you in carrying
out your plans and purposes for
the protection Of the honor Of the
nation.
Command me freely.
Yours sincerely,
JAS. E. FERGUSON.
Governor Of Texas.
President Woodrow Wilson.
Washington, D. c.
White House, washington.
April End. 1917.
Ny dear Governor Ferguson:
I thank you from my heart Tor
the generous assurance which YOU
give me iu your letter OF the 18th
Of March. such messages do much
70 help and sustain NEE
Cordially and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON
Hon James F. Ferguson,
Governor OF Texas.
Austin
CThis date. April md. 1917. was
the same date that President VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
HOBBY ENTERTAINS TEXAS
NEWSPAPERS EACH YEAR
WITH FREE BEER

Through the donation OF kegs OF
beer by the various breweries OF
Texas. Mr.. Hobby was enabled 20
carry on his campaign for lieutenant
governor with success while enter
tanning the managing directors Of the
daily newspapers OF the state at Beau
mont. his home town
The following letters between Otto
Wahrmund. owner Of the san Antonio
brewery. and William Saenger. his
Beaumont representative. VIII explain
the close relationship existing BE-
tween Mr. Hobby and the brewers
They are found on pages 1S67-156S,
Vol. II. Texas Brewers suit
Beaumont. Tex. Dec. 9TH. 1914
san Antonio Brewing Assn,
san Antonio, Texas
Gentlemen--We are hand ng you
ness OF the Beaumont agency with
vouchers and checks for S-.lI9-5s In
payment OF balance due you there
under.
Item under donation account. Fish
ing Party. Boat Ia sale, two casks OF
beer. S2l50." represents donation 70
our next lieutenant governor, W. P
Hobby, who entertained the mauag-
ing directors Of the several daily puo-
locations throughout the state. ar.
Hobby rs editor OF the Enterprise,
does this every year, and last year Mr..
Autry Of the Houston Ice and Brewing
Co, did the honors.
Very truly yours.
WILLIAM SAENGER.
Manager.
Mr.. william Saenger.
Beaumont. Texas
Dear Sir;-We are IN receipt OF your
esteemed favor OF the 9TH. with re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
Defended CoIquitt' S
Criticism of Wilson

As editor OF the Beaumont Enter
prise. William P. Hobby had the fol-
lowing editorial in his paper on
August Il. 1916. I'm defence Of o. B.
Colquitt in his criticism OF woodrow
Wilson. showing the support Of Hob
by for Colquitt as Z. s. senator It
also shows that when he had the
chance OF defending Wilson against
Colquitts attacks. he chose to support
Colqultt rather than 10 defend Wilson
AT the same time Ferguson was sup
porting Culberson. loyal Wilson
supporter.
-Colquitt has criticised President
Wilson on several occasions. For this
he is mathematical by politicians Of
high and low degree. who are con
tending that it IS a political crime TO
refuse 10 accept without question all
Of the views OF the chief executive
and that TO question any Of his poll
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

the lines OF your former letter, but
you see that all my time and energy
is going TO be needed I'm the campaign
in this state for the senate.
I am glad 20 think my expressions
had a good effect ] was fearful that
my speech IN New York was a disap-
poiutment 10 those who were most in
terested in having me come.
yours truly.
30. p. COLQUITTH
Lieutenant Governor Hobby was
lined up with the German-American-
Alliance En- this campaign IN support
Of Colquitt- Colquitt Is now returning
the favor Of supporting Hobby. and is
making the principal campaign
speeches in his behalf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

@THEY SAID" BUT DID NOT MAKE GOOD THEIR BOASTS.
They said that Ferguson could beat Ball. but he DD-OOOO
THEY said that Ferguson could beat Morris but he DD650OO
HEY said Ferguson could NOT get his name on the ticket but he DID
70 g.
They said he beat Hobby but he WL-lOOOOO strong
They say IF he beats Hobby he be ssaied-e Democrats of
Texas viii to That
What do THEY know about it. anyhow THEY are false prophets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

cies is 10 court the punishment Usu-
ally measured out to apostates.
For this. men who have been in
strumentaI in establishing numerous
precedents, Colquitt could consistently
and in good logic fall back on. insist
that he must be read out OF the Demo
cratic party
yet when they clsmor for his
political destruction. because he has
exhibited that political independence
OF thought which has ever been a dis
tinguished Characteristic OF a true
Democrat. they forget that what they
would do TO him now were the Demo
cratic practice, very many Of the men
who now rank as great in Democratic
history, both national and state,
would have been cast out at different
times. But it is not the rule that one
must yield blind obedience to any
leader 10 retain HIS standing as
Democrat"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
HOBBYS PICTURE SENT
TO SAN ANTONIO BREWERY

Mr.. Hobby found the brewers OF
Texas very useful in placing his pic
lures in conspicuous places when he
was running for lieutenant governor
These letters from w H. Gray TO
the san Antonio brewers make inter-
esting reading. pages 155S, 1883.
Vol II. Texas Breweries' suit.l Cray
VIII be remembered as the man who
was indicted by the house OF rep
resentatfves along with Jake VOTERS
nov Brigadler General Jake. through
Hobby's appointment for refusing 70
disclose the source and expenditure
OF funds used Ga defeating state wide
prohibition IN 1871.
July "a. 1914
Mr.. Otto Wahrmund.
Manager san Antonio Brewing Assn.
san Antonio. Texas
Dear sir--I am sendinS you by par
eel post some pictures OF VY. p HOBBY.
candidate for Lieutenant governor.
W!ll YOU kindly have them distributed
by your agents2
Yours very truly,
". il. GRAY.
July est. 1914
Mr. ". H Gray.
Houston. Texas
Dear Sir--lour favor OF the 14th
was received IN due course. also the
photos referred %. and ] VIII see that
they are posted 20 the best possible
advantage; In fact, have them rret-
~ we'll distributed already.
Yours truly,
OTTO WAHRArUND.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
ARITHMETIC.

Jim Ferguson was i'm
peached because he couldn t
do sums in arithmetic. The
sum Jim couldn't swallow
was why every student who
attended the State Univer-
sity should cost the tax pay
ers $4,000 a year, while the
students who attended the
city and country schools
should receive only $50
per year!
- to lis some proportion
and makes higher" educa-
ton come blamed high. "
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

son delivered his message to con-
gress. king them TO declare that
a state Of war existed with Ger
manyJ
telegram
Austin, Tex, April IA. 1917.
President woodrow Wilson,
Washington. D. C.
Have just had extended confer
ence with General Pershing. In
order that I may not be mIsunder-
stood, desire TO say that my po-
sition is that CONSUMPTION is not
necessary so far as Texas Is con
cerned and that II our men are
commanded and differed by
Texas officers they will rally 20
the coIors without any conscrip-
tion and viii fight as long as the
war continues
While this is stiu my view. I
fully realize that this is no time
for continued arguments and I
desire to earnestly assure You
that am ready and willing. as I
have heretofore been, TO aid you in
any way possible TO secure the
adoption Of any plan which you
may think best for the protection
Of the country. Command me
freely.
JAS E FERGUSON.
lLetterJ
White House.
Washington.
1s April. 1917.
Ny Dear Governor Ferguson;
May I not thank you for your
telegram Of April "a. and say how
glad I am that YOU are cooperat-
ing IN every way in carrying out
the plans OF the government?
In haste.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Hon. James E Ferguson.
Governor.
Austin. Texas.
The grateful acknowledgements OF
------A- W -@-- Wv W --ae-A ----- wv
srnor Ferguson was cooperating in
Every way IN carrying out the plans
II the government reSutes and con-
.ounds the SANDER that is being cir
.ulated that Governor Ferguson was
Tut Of harmony with President Will
ION IN his policies for dealing with
he war situation.
Can Hobby publish any correspon-
ience at all tending 70 show where
Re. as lieutenant governor, was aiding
nd supporting the government at
his timer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
FERGUSON for GOVERNOR

euehat
and to-
and asnuhepO practicable IPd
that
ppamay f Old Glory
The from The stirring Of Governor James F. Ferguson addressed the
aono 1917 hd
politicians down the nnuend that Ferguson
Is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

mort covering Beaumont agency. Not
ing remarks regarding item OF f-l-ao
fishing party-beg to state same
is all right
Yours truly,
OTTO WAHRMUND.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
President Wilson's Letters
and kilograms Prove That
Ferguson Gave Loyal Aid

While charges being made that Governor Ferguson dOYa
and anagonc the seec draft proposed for raising army well
consult the correspondence by and mall that passed between
dent Wilson and Governor Ferguson the identical that he alleged
have been doya Here the record of letters and kilograms and they
tell their own story:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
Ferguson Gets Facts FROM Hughes
Responding PrOmpngs Of Conscience Former Bank Cashier Tells Truth
About $780, DecIaresTuth Was Suppressed

ngtOtp good Temp
sdis hargdn April Q7awh %
umade
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
HUGHES AFFIDAVIT.
The State Of Texas, County Of Bell:


being Ill sworn upon my
Tha until month Aprl19 70 0
Bank tina Jas Ferguson cam Govern rO n
Temple E
and a
item
vnhan the lac sandc circumstance and c he
ends INN hndwn H
@ tin t tina lie @ III
0 Temple e in R o. o
to
Onotw h. nsa accrued t t 70
When the item u through
ael the item t he
10th egOnO el ace
n
Gy,evru n1t enetO charges dI f
knew
ATrl91 hrgd as
Ferguson was d S WI tines " e I
esre1ust Ht Oann interview General Gran
GeraC o fee tow
p
andt
go HON
Dn b nI n an
Will Gov g o IS
Imaketl this statement Iely and UNFAIRLY "
sci p 0 b II
IvNHn fee vIatI should the myh
Notary uhc nand 70
fIF Hughes summoned By the impeachment crowd year. they can
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26


aa HH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

This Page Contributed in the Interest
of Truth and Justice by a Few of Fer
guSon's FL PaSO County Admirers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26

Mr. william Saenger.
Beaumont. Texas
Dear Sir.-We are IN receipt Of your
esteemed favor OF the 9TH. with re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-26
CSEAL) H. H. SWINK,

Notary Public n and for Bell County. Texas
crowd last they can
tells the unsolicited. that Justice may be done
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-11
CESAR RODNEY, d. A. r.

The twenty-third annual meeting Of
Caesar Rodney Chapter ID s. r., was
held at the New Century Club Satur-
day afternoon, and an interesting feature
was q roll call TO which members re-
sponded by describing the war work
they had done. There was an Interest
ing report by the agent, Mrs S NJ
Council, outlining war work and other
thi ngs accomplished during the wear
A French orphan has been adopted and
a Christmas gIft Of so was voted upon
for the little protegce
Elections were for delegates only
a. chapter officers are elected biennialiy
and this is the of year Mrs George
Cox was elected delegate to the State
Conference 10 be held February .
with Mrs j. + Fuller as alternate.
Alteruatcs 70 the altenates are Miss
Caroline CLARK Of Delaware City. Miss
IIghtner Of Now Castle, Mrs Fl. D.
Ross, Mrs Wlhan Bond. Mrs John
Brady, Mrs Clarence Green, Mrs How
ard f. Ely
Mrs. Edmund P Moody was elected
delegate 70 Continental Congress in
April, with Mrs Geo NJ Hall as alter
nate. Miss Deborah Peacock was elect
ed alternate 10 the regent, and alternatcs
10 the altenlates are Mr. J. f. Fuller,
Miss Hosseman, Mrs J. Ii Rile Jr.,
Mrs Lewis Duff ajr Jonn Brady.
Mrs " II Hancker Mrs George Cox
and Mrs. &. t. Griffith
The meeting closed with very pleasant
tea, with the Misses James rs hostcsses.