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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
new Low MARK FOR
BRITISH ship LOSS

LONDON, Oct. 24.-The amount Of
merchant shipping sunk by enemy ac-
ton. excluding marine risk, during Sep
TENDER was lower than any month since
August, 1916. 1t raj considerably below
the record of June, the previous low
est month Of this year.. and also below
the monthly average in 1916, according
miralty, Losses to British shipping due
to enemy action and marine risk dur-
ing the month was ISL ,5g3 gross tons
compared with 176, 343 In August ar
200, 2l2 in September of last year. II
losses for the quarter, embracing Js'
August and September of the presr
year. were $40, SOL gross tons, compa
with sC2, 9SS for the corresponding qr q
ter of last year. u
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
MEMPHIS FLYER BAGS TWO
BOCHE; OTHERS DESTROYED

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF vERDUN, Oct. "a.
(By the Associated Press. l--American
bombing airplanes and aerial machine
gunners were busy yesterday In check
Ing German troop movements toward
the front. At midday two ~squadrons Of
bombers attacked Buzancy with excel
lent results, Later about 100 machines
attacked enemy troop concentrations In
the region of Remonville.
The attack on Buzancy was In re-
Spouse to a report that German troop
trains were arriving there. The attack
on the woods near Remonville was OF
the Bois-de-la-Foche and the Bois-de-
Barricourt. A large number Of 20-pound
bombs were dropped while machine gun
ners eattacked enemy troops on the
roads.
Several formations Of Fokkers at
tackled both groups Of the American
bombers but were driven off.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

Lieut.. Edward ". Rickenbacher was
credited with one boche before break
fast,
In a most spectacular combat over
Doulcon which lasted half an hour. four
American fighters badly worsted an
equal number of Germans, three FOX
kers being downed. Capt. Alfred Grant
Benton, OF Texas, single handed, fought
two Fokkers and shot down in flames
over No Mans Land q German tive
scatter bound for the American lines on
observation duty.
Reports from air victories continued
to reach the officials until after dark
and It is known that at least IL Ger
man machines have been brought down,
while confirmation Of the destruction OF
several others Is asked.
Lieut.. Reed Chambers, OF Memphis,
brought down two enemy planes.
A late report says that all four FOX
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BRITISH MAKE GAINS;
CAPTURE THOUSANDS

LONDON, Oct 2l-Over the entire
front held by the British further gains
have been made by Field Marshal
Haig's men from the region south OF
lie CateHu to the Scheldt river, ac-
cordtng TO the British official COM
muntcation issued last night, At some
places enemy positions to q depth OF
more than three miles were penetrated,
numerous villages were taken and sew
eral thousand prisoners and many guns
were captured.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
eSTAY ON THE
J WATER WAGON!
II You Are One Who Has Quit
} INDUCING in Strong Drink.
PCadomene Tablets Will Help\
I You Over the Rough Period. q


Cadomene Tablets are helpful to weak
nerves. Weak, faulty nerves often come
from strong drink. Sometimes the sys-
TEN Is impoverished by excuses Of one
kind or another, such as poor diges-
ton n faulty nutrition. Overwork.,
anxiety, and even grief auses abnor-
NAL nervous conditions. The strength
of body declines. The strength Of will
power wanes. Nervousness and sleep
lessness cause further weakness and
loss Of vitality. Years of faithful prac-
tice taught a great physician that the
formula now used to make Cadomene
Tablets would surely build up the
health Of his patients. Now, anyone
car take this great medicine II needed.
Mr.. @. A.. Hoover, r. R. No. 1, Read
ing, Pa, writes: II am taking Cado-
meme Tablets with very gratifying re-
suits. Nervousness, overwork, and
sleeplessness are my complaints"
Mr.. Joe N. Herndon, 1915 Twenty
fifth st., Sacramento, Cal, writes: II
am using Cadomene Tablets and find a
great improvement has been brought
about In two days"
Every package Is guaranteed salts
factory to the purchaser, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
CROSS SAMBRE
CANAL; PUSH FORWARD

PARIS, Oct. ~2i.-Southeast of lie
Cateau French troops have crossed the
Samhre canal east Of Grand Verify, says
the war office statement today. The
French maintained their gains east Of
the canal In spite OF strong German
Counter-attacks,
South OF Montcornet, farther to the
east. the French have increased their
gains north OF NiZy-le-Comte. Along
the Serre there wss lively fighting north
OF Mesbrecourt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BELIEVE BIG YANK ATTACK
i. WILL. SHORTLY Be OPENED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Further in
dications Of an impending major attack
by the American armies on the Verdun
front came In reports of fierce fight
ing around Vouchers, where the French
are hammering at the flank Of the forr
est position that appears to nave been
holding up the general American move
ment. q
Official German reports show the in
vances. There is little doubt that the
enemy views the action as Of great i'm
p~ortance.
The line here forms almost q right
angle with the French forces which
have crossed the Aisne heading east
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

kers which engaged Lieuts. wooley,
Manning, Jumes and ColSon over Doul-
con were sent crashing. These FOX
kers were camouflaged in black and
white. In the region of Campigneuille
nine Fokkers appeared, their fusilages
a bright red.
Lieut.. Sidney Grant, Of Orange, N.
observer, and Lieut.. F. B. Foster, O.
Boston, Mass, pilot, claimed two boch,
machines as their mornings work, re-
turning to their own lines with 20 bullet
holes in their wings.
Lieuts. Grant and Foster were on a
photographing mission when attacked.
They replied with their machine guns
and finally downed their two adversa-
ries, but not until their own wings had
been riddled and two control wires cut
They managed to reach their own lines.
however, and made q safe landing.
| While Grant and Foster were on a SINH
lar mission Tuesday they were attacked
and downed one boche.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
cHANCERY U OPENS

GRENADA, Miss, Oct, ~ tSpl>---
court convened in Grenada
Monday afternoon. with Judge J q.
McGowen, OF Water Valley, presiding.
There was important litigation before
the court, but the principal business
MAS the operation Of the usual divorce
mill THIS is Judge Me0owen's first
court in Grenada county since his nan
imous denomination for the third time
last summer,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BRITISH DRIVE WEDGE
INTO VITAL DEFENSES

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM, Oct. q. CBy
the Associated Press The British
Third and Fourth armies yesterday
smashed through strong German de-
fenstve positions south Of NalencienneS
They gained ground TO n depth of more
than 5000 yards on an extended front.
capturing many important villages and
several thousand prisoners, together
with numerous guns, driving a wedge
Into the enemy positions At what prob
ably Is the most vital point Of tn.
lines the Germans are holding
The fighting was of a desperate ma
ture, the German machine gunners
holding out TO the last. Large mum.
bers OF the enemy were killed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24

ward through the hilly and wooded re-
gion north of Grand Pre-. The Amer
leans stand along the base Of the angle,
heading northward into the same diff
cult territory, and the fighting today in
dictated a pfncer movement to force the
enemy out of the angle completely, into
the open ground beyond.
II this is accomplished the left flank
Of Gen. Liggett's American First army
will be released and observers here feel
confident that an American drive, pos
sibly covering the whole American front
on both sides Of the Mouse. will shortly
follow. The objective of such a thrust
would be primarily, 1t Is said, the
smashing OF the German left flank be-
tween Metz and Sedan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
PLAN iris LEAGUE.

GREENWOOD, Miss, Oct, "A. (Spl.)-
A movement Is on in Greenwood to or
ganise a Girls business league, The
er~rapization il being discussed among
the business girls Of the city and seems
Ia he meeting with favor. For some
time a splendid. organization OF this kind
mas been in operation at Jackson, Miss.
and its influence has been far reaching.
No active steps have so far been taken
toward the forming of the organization,
mi definite plans are under way.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
GERMANS REPORTED
CALCULATING GHENT

AMSTERDAM, oct. 2i-The evacu-
alton of Client, Belgium. is in full
swing. according to dispatch to the
Telegram from Sasvan Gent. The
last boats in Client are being hastily
lowed toward Selxaete, near the Dutch
frontier south of Sasyan Gent, the dis
patch adds.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
BELGIAN RULERS VISIT
BRUGESlN AlRPlAME

pUNKIRR, Oct. 24--king Albert and
oletr Elizabeth of Belgium visited
Bruges by airplane Tuesday. They WIS.,
tied the chief streets OF the city and
we're given q Joyful welcome by the
%populace.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
LOOSEN Up THAT
HEAVY COLD
Go After 1t Right Away With
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.

Don't give 1t a chance to develop into
something dangerous. Prompt use OF
DR., Bells Pine-Tar- Honey according, to
directions will bring a quick, gratifying
relief and help to get you on the well
list.
Its healing ingredients don't give n
leeway to q cold. They help to ease IN
fammation, check the cough provok-
Ing tickle, allay inflammation, loosen
phiegm, and clear the air passages,
Tens Of thousands use 1t regularly.
Economical, safe, antiseptic. A quick
cough r~eliever for old and young, Sold
by druggists everywhere.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Move Guns About.

Along the Same part OF the front
the Germans are using Hight rolling ma
chine guns, moving from place to place.
particularly at night. with the object
OF eoncealing positions Of their heavier
guns. The German heavy artillery
shelled Sommerance and other towns In
that region and as far as the Mouse
drenched the woods within the Ameri-
can lines with gas at intervals.
An early morning mist and smoke
screen assisted the Americans, who ad-
yanced for a distance of about two
thiros of a mile at certain points and
gained positions OF advantage, includ-
ing ridges on either side of Grand Pre-,
During the day the Americans took zoe
prisoners and others are now coming in,
ne Germans are using for the most
| mart machine guns and light artillery
| with plenty Of gas. The enemy machine
| gun nests were pounded. all day. by
| the American artillery and by bombing
| machines, but the Germans apparently
| had dug In against shells.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
LET WOMEN IN.

LONDON. Oct. 2A.-Che hous,
commons has adopted a resoluti A.
favor of women sitting in parlis mo,
The resolution was passed by { m
tority Of 249. VI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Beautiful Drapery ASSOrtmentS
For the Discriminating Buyer

Our wide showing Of draperies enables you to select
lust the correct thing to harmonic with your home
furnishings. They all possess warm, soft tones
which radiate coziness and cheer in Che home, You
are cordially invited to come and visit our display.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Be a Joy-W
"Gets-It" for Corns
2 Drops, 2 Seconds-Corn Is
Doomed!

When you almost die with your shoes
on and corns make o almost walk
sideways to get away from the pain,
take a vacation for a minute or two and
annlV 2 or 3 drnna of the worlds magic
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24


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plasters that shift and press into the
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Use painless, easy, always sure Gets
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Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Gorgeous Display of
Floor Lamps

Have elegant mahogany bases
and silk shades of the most
artistic designs. This is an
unusual opportunity to beau
tify your home at little cost.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Stiff Fight RACES,

The %stiffest fighting OF the American
offensive west Of the Mouse vas q
way Yesterday, with the line swaying
back and forth. In the region OF Grand
Pre- the Americans threw back repeated
violent German counter attacks.
On the northern cage OF uranu IRE
the Americans captured b2 prisoners.
including three officers. They also took
eight enemy machine guns.
With their backs to a great series
Of woods, the Bots de Bias and the Bols
de Bourgeogne included, the Germans
are fighting for their lives. Prisoners
assert that the woods are literally full
OF machine guns and guns OF heavier
caliber. and these prisoners have ex-
pressed the opinion that the Americans
can capture Bourgeogne and the
woods northwest. ,
The American troops fought all
Wednesday in tho face Of machine gun
fire from Talma farm to Hill 220, north
west OF Grand Pre-. Upon the slopes,
10 the north Of Grand Pre-, the Ger
man machine gun nests extended from
Hill 204 to Bellejoyouse farm.
North of Campignoulle several light
attacks by the Germans were repulsed.
In one instance some Germans We're
wounded and two were captured. These
men came forward calling "kamerad."'
Their opened fire with rifles which had
been strapped upon their backs, Light
forces of infantry attacked immedi-
ately afterward, when the Americans
refused to rush forward In response TO
the kamerad trick.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
Luxurious Home furnishings

Reliably made, comfortable and beautifully designed furniture is NOT
expensive at the Jennings store. You'll find it a real pleasure to select
furniture, rugs and draperies from this large and complete stock
assotments are so appealing prices so pleasing. May we not have the
pleasure of your inspection?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-24
YANKS PRESS ON
DESPITE VIOLENT
HUNRES|SANCE

NORTHWEST OF VERDUN. oct. "a
(By the Associated Press)~-The Amer
fcans are fighting north Of Banthe,,
vile. Hill 2S7, Hill 29s and Hi SsI
and Banthevilie having changed hands
several times in the last few Gays.
Brieullcs also has been cleared OF the
enemy.
Hili 2Sl has been the scene OF Sc
we're fighting for four days, the Ger
mans having numerous machine gun
nests on it's summit. The capture Q;
this hill gives the Americans command
OF Clery- le- Grand and the valley along
the Landon river. A..
The American troops captured the
Belle Joyeuse and Talma farms =
the ridge between them after an all.
day fight Yesterday. These positions are
northwest Of Grand Pre-.
Early wednesday the Americans
launched an attack with the determine.
tion Of cleaning up Crane. Pre- tnat
region, This was accomplished. but the
Germans, communicating, drove pacK
the Americans at places. -.
The Americans later regained their
ground and advanced despite desperate
machine gun defense. The G!erman
Losses in dead and wounded were heavy.
The spectator., 1918-11-29

The encores showed the ppeciation of the audience. The reader, Miss Haviland, fairly took her audience by storm. She had a program calling for a wide range of expression and she responded to re- calls over and over again until it seemed as if there were no end to her repertoire and her skill and her ability of expression. Aver News.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
OZARK OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY,
 DECEMBER 4

Ina nks giving observed in Ozark by school and business houses closing for the day. The annual union Thanksgiving service was held at the Nazarene, the ministers of the town participat- ing in tn service. Rev. W. J. Davis reading the scripture les son. Rev. J. E. Moore offered the opening prayer. Rev. s. A. Teague, pastor of the Presby- terian Church. delivered the mes sage. using the text He Hath Not Dealt So With Any Nation. " He also read the Thanksgiving proclamation by George Wash iagton made in l795. Rev. Rob Roach offered the closing prdA er.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
HAT DvlL Aon.HC

Don't worry and complain about | pad back G@t rid of lt! For veal kidneys s, lame and achy backs. you neiehbors recommend Deans KidAsy Pnls Read this statement:
 Mrs. A D. Chase. 31s S 1kh B. FV. Smith. Ark. says: About three months ago I found it necessary to use e kidney remedy. l was troubled by 0ull, steady ache in the small of my back. When l stoopeA l gpt a catch in my back that made 1t harf for me to strsighten up again. felt worn out and depressed and SSuldnN do much work Knowing that Doans Kidney Pills were a good hdmey remedy l decided to try them. rhs frst few doses helped me wonder fully ana after I had finished one 60s I was entirely cured My back has never pa!ned me since and can now work without becoming all tired out
 soc. st all tesIer, Foster MilousT Co Ntsrs., Buralo N Y
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness. and that Is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the EustachiGn Tube. When this tube is unframed you have a rumblng sound or irn- perfect hearing. and when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness is the result. Unless the Inflammation can b. reduced and this tube restored 10 its normal condition. hearing will be do0troycd forever Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an inhamod condition of tho mucouo sur- faces. Halls Catar.h Medicine acts thru the blood on th- mucous surfaces of the system
 We will riyc ono Hundred Dollars for sng case Of Clt1rrha Deafness that cannot be cured b Halis Ieturrh Medicine. Cirs culars ftso sll Ir' cTia.s. T5r
 ; cHLh.-. & CC 1js5v C
The spectator., 1918-11-29

Dr. Villains was called to Stigler. Okl&. Thursday to see his brother. E. : Williams. child who IS var5 sick.
 Johraihar Williams has re- turned iron V .iaUf. .Oka where he drove Harne, McGehea'+ ear He says thati, a good country.
 Mir. and Nrs ] 4. Lewis and daughter of Alix were welcome visitors at The Srectafcr office toiav.
 Mrs Ed kindrick is visiting relatives in Ozark this week.
 Money to lend 7n improved farms. Easy terms l.. Nj. Guthrie, Oza,k. Ark.
 Mrs. Dr Hil of Mulberry is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs Daniel Jetrers
 For sale my 1918 model Dodge Touring ear. runabout 2500 mics eq ipped with shock a ansorh rs WALTER MAxEY.
 Professional Sotk finishiHp| at the Bucks Studio. Wilson's old stand.
 Rev. Geo NcGlonphy, who has so faithful and saI sfactor- fly served the Ioca Methodist church for the past three years. has been ratarne3 here for the incoming year. Rev. McGlumphy has made q record as a man who does things. and now the new house of worship being under construction il will give him a chance p further show his doing" q,alfies. We join the membership of his church in welcoming bis return. Pa, is Progress
The spectator., 1918-11-29
666 cures Hea daches,s BiIousn

666 cures Hea dsches,s BiIousnes Loss of appetite, or that tired aching feeling, due to Malaria or
 Miss Bert J effers left Tuesday for Washington. D. c. where she has s position in the civil servic"
 " l exhibition fine y of dolls and many other practical gifts for Christ. mas. Buy your presents early
 Horace Kindrick has purcha S ed a cottage from Mrs. Sara h Jacobs and moved to town to re. side.
The spectator., 1918-11-29

Wanted-Girls to take nur ses train ng. pr. Chas. s. Holt, care St. Johns Hospital, Fort Smith, Ark.
 W. J. Glenn has California strained honey, nigh grade canned goods and big white can dles, at reasonable prices.
 Mrs. Whitney Johnson went to Little Rock Thursday to attend a meeting of the Christian Church
 MT. and Mrs. C. C. Cooper spent Thanksgiving in Ft. Smith with his son. C.vn3cr Co'rer and f pl
 Mir atd Ms k ". 0r aurm vii! leave Saturday for Joplin and Kansas City where she will visit her daughters. Mrs. Merrill and Mrs Wells.
 For Sale-Second hand Ford with either a truck bed or tour ing body. See B. F. Edgin.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Watch Your Blood Supply,
 Don't Let Impurities Creep In

medicine, that Is purely vegetable. Many druggists have seen wonderful results accomplished among their customers by this great old medicine, and they know that s. s. s. Is one of the most reliable blood purifiers ever made. Keep your blood free of im- purities by the use of this honest old medicine, and if you want medical advice. you can obtain same without cost by writing to Medical Director. Swift Specific Co. g 0wift LAbora- tory. Atlanta, c.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Howl
Notice Of Examination.

Notice IS hereby given that here will be a public exami- nation of teachers held at Ozark. Arkansas. on Thursday and Friday. December 18th and goth. 1918. to ascertain the profession al qualifications of all persons desiring to teach in the public schools of Franklin County.
 Given under my hand this 18th. day of November. 1918
 W. l. Agee. County Examiner.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
epwNth League.

Sunday. 6-l5 D. m. Subject. Star Christians" Song.
 Bible. Reference. by Leader. Sentence Prayers. Distant Stars" by Grace Warner.
 Stars Near to Us" by Jeane Bill
 Special Music. "ConsteIlations" by Bertie Walker.
 Milky .Way"by Jewel Russell Comets" by Rhabrice. Wood ward.
 Song. Everyone welcomed.
 Leader. Miss Fay Shannon.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Expectant Mothers
 View Event Calmly
Ti... Brinss Knowledge That by U.s of Penetrating Remedy Suffer-
 ins 10 Avoided.

Thousands of women have found by the Duplication of Mothers Friend, the pene- Hsunx externai remedy, prepared especially tns at tbc crisis is avoided and that in addl- ton the months preceding the crisis are free tfum nervousness. nausea. stretching and osarnrdown pains and general discomfort
 Mothers fnend makes it possible for the sxpeetant mother to herself actually aid nature Id the slor lous work to be performed, and DO woman should neglect Co give na- sure helping hand. It will mean Infinitely les paIn and the hours at the crisis will k, iess The period ls one of calm repose and restful nights.
 by the use of Mothers Friend the skin 10 krpt soff and natural, and experienced mofhers say that it is much better to keen your health and good looks during the pe- nod of expecfaney than Co try to regain them afterward.
 Write the Bradneld Regulator Company. Dept q. Lamar Building, Atlanta, GeoTFia' Tor fnctr interesting Motherhood Book. and otkain . bottle of Mothers and be. Gie ib uss st ocoe terulSs ps
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Pure Blood Means Perfect
 Health.

The average druggist has handled hundreds yf medicines in his day. some of whkH have long since been forgotten.
 But there is ons that has bssn sold by the druggists throughout this country, for mors than fifty yuars, and that is s. 6 c. tAe reliable blood
The spectator., 1918-11-29
THE. SPECTATOR
a. H. BURROW, Publisher

Published Tuesdays and Fridays at Ozark, Ark, and entered at said pestotiice ss second-class mail matter, sc Sor.hnC to Gc1 of Congress Mch., 1879.