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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
MEETING OF FLORIDA
TEACHERS AT GAINESVILLE

To the Teachers, Trustees and Any
Who Would be Interested:
desire to call your especial at
tention to the meeting of the Florida
Educational Association at Gaines
vile, beginning Tuesday evening,
December 81, and continuing on We'd
nesday and Thursday following.
The Southern Educational Society
is to meet with the Florida associa-
tion and there is to be a special
music feature and all who attend will
enjoy the occasion and it will be
profitable to them in a professional
way.
1t is to be a great occasion any any
person who is situated so that he or
she can attend owes it to himself or
herself to do so and particularly as
it is so very convenient in point of
distance and the expense will be COM
paratively small.
1t would be matter of pride to me
to see Marion strongly represented.
Wishing you very happy holiday
season, am, Sincerely yours,
j. H. Brinson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
PAY PROMPTLY

Atlanta, Dec. 25.-The necessity
of makins. .Rrompt payments of the
first 1nstAllment of subscriptions to
the United War Work campaign be-
comes all the more apparent as word
IS received almost daily of the en-
larged program of entertainment
mapped out for the men overseas.
In the camps of the country men
of the development battalions are
being discharged along with officers
who desire immediate separation
from the service, and the Y. M. c..
A. and X. of C. organizations in the
camps are rendering great service in
connection with the departure of the
soldiers.
In Europe more than 2.OO0,0 900 Am
erican soldiers are calling upon the
seven war work organizations for
assistance of all kinds. AS a result
of the letup in the intensive training
program there is naturally more time
for athletics and entertainments, and
the morale and spirit of the men
must be maintained properly. There
aic many cOmIOTCS ana services need
ed by the men and officers who are
being returned. Both at home and
abroad the seven great organizations
to be benefited by the November
drive are in need of immediate funds
to keep their work from tagging, and
persons who did not make the first
on their subscriptions on
Monday, December End, when these
were due. are urged to do
so without delay.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
AMERICAN PEOPLE
AND THEIR ALLIES
ARE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS
TODAY WITH SOMETHING
LIKE THE JOY OF OLD
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 25.-America to-
day celebrated victory Christmas
with the world at peace for the firsl
Christmas since 1913. Because of the
victories of the military forces of the
United States and the Allies, the Am
erican people appeared determined to
make today's celebration memorable.
This determination seems to have
been intensified by the presidents
Christmas message, saying that
Throughout the great nations which
we have BEEN associated with in this
war, public opinion strongly sus-
tains all proposals for just and last
ing peace" A return to the merry
Christmas of former years is appar-
ent throughout the nation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
GIFTS ON THE NATIONAL
CHRISTMAS TREE


For General Pershing: The faith of
the nations mothers that their sons
will always receive great fathers
watchful care.
For Herbert Hoover: The promise
that the nation will eat more wisely,
and real gratitude for his leader
ship.
For Secretary Daniels: A tardy
apology for any mean things we may
have said.
For the Soldiers: Our prayers and
our pocketbooks.
For General Wood: The nations
full gratitude for a. foreknowledge of
war that has never been properly ac-
cepted nor appreciated.
For American Women: A realiza-
tion of their great part in a future
victory over the foremen of freedom.
For all Dollar-a-Y Year Men: A new
notion of wealthy men.
For all War Workers.: A genuine
God-bless-you!
For all Profteers: The heritage of
Benedict Arnold.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
A REAL MARION COUNTY MULE

/. Mr.. A. R. Griffin of Anthony has a
real Marion county mule, born and
raised right there at Anthony. The
mule is "a years old and on Monday
of this week ran away and tore up
the wagon. When in lot with other
four or x-year-old mules. it takes
an expert to tell that she is the old
est. The boys tell on her that in her
younger days it took four real men
to hitch her up, but that now in her
declining years two plumb good ones
can do it. 1t just goes to show what
mule flesh this old county will grow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
DISTRIBUTION OF
NITRATE OF SODA
S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets

U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Washington, Dec. 18, 1918.
Senator D. u. Fletcher, u. S. Senate:
Dear SirI have your letter of
December Ia, with reference to the
distribution of nitrate of soda by this
department.
OF course, the cessation of hostili-
ties will result in reduction of the
quantity of nitrate used in the manu-
facture of munitions and a consequent
increase in the quantity available for
agricultural use, and it is my under
standing that the war industries
board, which controls the ALLEGATION
of all nitrate imported into this
country, has released for agricultural
use some of the nitrate which had
been intended, in the event of the
continuation of the war, to be used
in the manufacture of munitions.
However, the Encouragement of the
entire nitrates program of the coun-
try upon a basis approaching that of
peace naturally will require some
time.
Under the terms of the food con-
troll act, the president is authorized
to purchase nitrate of soda to be sold
to farmers at cost during the coming
season. The task of purchasing the
nitrate, as you doubtless know, was
assigned to the war industries board.
As that board is going out of exis-
tence in the near future, this depart
ment will have to pursue the mat
ter. There SENS to be no doubt that
nitrate can. be secured from stocks
the government has control of or has
in sight. We are now trying to ar
range for the requisite amount. The
main question to settle is the price at
which it can be secured and offered
to farmers. We are endeavoring to
get an answer to this question ON
the war department and are pressing
for decision. As soon as "a conclu.
sion is reached, state directors of ex-
tension and county agricultural
agents will be notified and appropri-
ate public announcement will be
made. Very truly yours,
C. j. Brand, Chief of Bureau.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

and particularly the obligation to
curb profteering and speculation in
licensed food products. This function
must continue to be performed and
ther is no intention of relaxing in
this direction. It has been possible,
now that peace is assured, to cancel
many requirements for reports and
many of the details of regulation, but
the profit margins and rules have
been for the most part retained and
will be enforced by revocation of IL
cense and other proper penalties. 1t
is expected that it will be possible
from time to time to remove certain
commodities from the license list, but
this viii be possible only when OPP
portunity of profteering or harmful
speculation is eliminated
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
ALBERT'S NAME
MUST BE ADDED

In the service, with the United
States marines, stationed in an out
of the way corner of the earth, at
San Domingo, is Albert A. Griffin, an
other Marion county boy, and son
of Mr.. A. R. Griffin of Anthony, who
enlisted eighteen months ago. It is
the. fortunes of war that all cannot
participate in the thickest Of it, and
Albert drew the patrol ticket in the
great game. We add his name to the
service list.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
CHILDREN'S HOME
DRIVE A SUCCESS

Marion is one of the three counties
which have gone over the top for the
Children's Home. All the returns
are not in, but the indications are
that our quota has been raised and
some over.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
EMPLOYEES APPRECIATED

On Christmas eve, female employees
of the j. G. McCrorey's 154 & 10c.
stores were pleasantly reminded that
they had been in the company's serv-
ice for one year or longer by being
the recipients of letters from the
companys New York. Office enclosing
checks amounting to SIS, SO or $15,
according to term of service. This is
custom which has prevailed in Nc
Cr0rey stores for many years
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
HOHENzOL[ERN
IS HEALTHY
HE is KEEPING HIS SCRAWNY
NECK IN GOOD ORDER FOR
THE HALTER
(Associated Press)

Amerongen, Tuesday. Dec. 3D.
(By Associated Press William Ho-
henzollern's health shows a marked
improvement, but he is still compen-
ed to exercise the greatest precau-
tions, owing to the penetrating damp,
cold weather. The ex-emperor is as
yet undecided about making public
declaration and still declines to re-
ceive any correspondents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
FOOD ADMINISTRATIONS
CONTINUES ITS WORK

Orlando, Dec. 25.-Press dispatches
OF December 18th appearing in the
morning papers, indicated that the
food administration activities would
end on January 1st, and also gave
the impression that all officials would
on the first of January end their con-
nections with the government. Fed
eral Food Administrator Braxton
Beacham has been greatly bothered
by inquiries resulting from this press
dispatch, which while being true in
some details was far from correct as
a whole. Mr.. Beacham's statement is
as follows:
"The food administration was
created by the Level bill when Con-
gress acted on the measure, and this
act stated specifically that the Unit
ed States Food Administration re-
mains in force until peace is declared.
Such declaration cannot be made
until the peace treaty has been sign
ed. Until that time the food admin
istration remains an active organiza-
tion.
"Quite naturally some of the more
restrictive rulings have been repeal
ed and others will be relaxed or re-
moved from time to time as is deem
ed necessary so that business and
commerce may resume its natural and
accustomed position. There is no in
tention on the part of Mr.. Hoover to
hamper business in any manner,
neither is there any intention on his
mart to relinquish examination or in
etion of undue efforts on the part
of some to make big profits during
the reconstruction period.
eve have been called upon to re-
duce expenses and have done so by
eliminating as far as possible the paid
employees. Our volunteers remain
with us; until peace is declared. The
loyal volunteer workers in the coun-
ties have not asked for release from
their duties,v and / am proud to say
that all of them are continuing their
work. Our future endeavors are best
described in a wire / have just re-
'ceived from Washington. which / am
privilege .dto make public. This tele-
gram says:
Partial rehabilitation of the
food administration and the with
drawal of its rules and regulations
have given the impression in some
quarters that all its activities have
ceased or are shortly to cease This
is not the case. The act of Congress
imposes upon the administration GER
tain obligations which continue until
the presidential proclamation re-
leases us from the food control act,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
SOME SOLID SWINE

Mr.. W. ". Griffin, one of Ant1ony's 8
prosperous farmers, recently shipped
to Jacksonville in a car with <other
hogs 80 head of Durocs. averaging in
weight 284 pounds each, and brought
fancy price at the stockyards.
There is good money being made by
our farmers in raising hogs and
they are getting the industry down
to a business basis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
HENRY AND LLOYD HALL

Henry and Lloyd Hall, two victims
of the recent epidemic of influenza,
deserve more honor than we are
capable of weaving into this somber,
but sympathetic fabric. These two
brothers-young and hopeful and
healthy, practically sacrificed their
lives for others. In the epidemic here,
before they were stricken with the
disease, they went day and night,
heroically performing the tasks at
tendant upon an epidemic OF this
character, never flinching from duty
as they saw it and bravely exposing
themselves to all form sof the malady
night or day. They were sons Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Hall, life long citi-
bens of the community of Pine.
Lloyd, the younger of the two, was
stricken with the disease Nov. 4, and
died Nov. 15. Henry was taken sick
Nov. 10 and died Nov. 20. Lloyd was
in his nineteenth year. Henry in his
twenty-frst. Lloyd's army question
naire arrived at the home the day of
his burial. Henry had been examin-
ed for service and was in class 1.
David says: "Lord make me to
know the measure of my days, what
it is; that I may know how frail
am" Thus we are reminded of the
brevity of life. David was strong
man, physically, mentally and spirit
ually. Lloyd Hall was a fine speci-
men of physical manhood. Judged
fro ma rational human viewpoint, he
would have been the last on the list
OF death. But our lives hang upon a
divine destiny. We do not compre-
hend how frail we are.
Henry was not the equal of his
younger brother in physical, appear
ance. Few were. But he, too, was a
promising young man, in the prime
OF strength and hopeful happiness,
In the community where these
young men were reared, they are
sadly missed from different angles of
reckoning. The social gatherings and
entertainments were never complete
without their presence, but their
passing is most deeply regretted in
the church and Sunday school. They
were both members Of the local
Methodist church at this place and
their love for the work-especially in
the Sunday school-was growing
more fervent as the years of their
lives unfolded. They were strong adj
ditions to the choir, and their splen-
did voices, though hushed in death,
will continue to live and echo the
beautiful songs they sang in the ears
of an appreciative people.
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform.
He plants his footsteps on the sea
And rides upon the storm.
And we live in hope that beyond
the storms of this earthly life. he
who doeth all things well, has plan
ned for the future reunion of loved
ones and friends.
We, two former Sunday school
teachers of the deceased, offer this
little tribute of memory in full
realization of the worthiness of Hen
ry and Lloyd Hall.
Mrs. A. P. Monroe.
Mrs. ]. II. Perry.
Pine, Florida, December %.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
BATTLES IN BARCELONA

Barcelona, Dec. 24.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.)-Disorders occurred
here again last night between groups
representing the autonomy party and
others from the Spanish unity party
A police lieutenant was killed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
PARIS HAS PETROLEUM

Paris, Dec. 25.-A deere was pub
lished today re-establishing the free
sale and use of petroleum, beginning
January 1st. The decree also per-
nits the free use of automobiles, ex-
cepting those licensed for commercial
purposes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
HIGH TRIBUTE TO HINES
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Dec. 25.-London newspa-
pers devote considerable space to no.
tices on the death of former Ambas-
sador Walter Hines Page, several
Using the headline, "a Great Ambas-
sador." "Good sense, personal inte-
gritty, tact and courage" are among
the virtues attributed to him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
ASSOCIATED Press)

New York. Dec. 25.-The army
transport Carrillo arrived today from
Bordeaux, with twenty-four officers
and 1900 men.
The steamship Amalico also arriv-
ed from San Juan with the crew of
the schooner Ella M. Wiley, which
went ashore Nov. 18th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
HOW OFTEN DO YOU READ
THIS CHRISTMAS STORY? /?

lehem of Judea in the days of Herod
the king, behold. there came wise men
from the east to Jerusalem,
Saying, Where is he that is born
King of the Jews? for we have seen
his star in the east, and are come to
worship him.
When Herod the king had heard
these things, he was troubled, and all
Jerusalem with him.
And when he had gathered all the
chief priests and scribes of the peo-
pie together, he demanded of them
where Christ should be born.
And they said unto him, In Bethle~
hem of Judea: for thus it is written
by the prophet,
And thou Bethlehem, in the land
of Juda, art not the least among tn.
princes of Juda: for out of thee shall
come Governor. that shall rule my
people Israel.
Then Herod, when he had privily
called the wise men, enquired of them
diligently what time the star appear
ed.
And he sent them to Bethlehem,
and said, Go and search diligently for
the young child; and when we have
found him, bring me word again, that
/ may come and worship him also.
When they had heard the king, they
departed; and, 10, the star, which
they saw in the east, went before
them, till it came and stood over
where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they re-
joiced with exceeding great joy.
And when they were come into the
house, they saw the young child with
Mary his mother. and fell down, and
worshipped him: and when they had
opened their treasures, they present
ed unto him gifts; gold, and franklin
cense, and myrrh.
And being warned of God in a
dream that they should not return to
Herod, they departed into their own
country another way.
And there were in the same coun-
try shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by
night.
And, 10, the angel of the Lord came
upon them, and the glory of the Lord
shone round about them: and they
were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear
not: for. behold, bring you good It'd
ings of great joy, which shall be to
all people.
For unto you is born this day in
the city of David Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in manger.
And suddenly there was with the
angel multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest. and
on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels
were gone away from them into
heaven, the shepherds said one to an
other, Let us now go even unto Beth
lehem, and see this thing which is
come to pass, which the Lord hath
made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and
found Mary. and Joseph, and the babe
lying in manger.
And when they had seen it, they
made known abroad the sayings
which was told them concerning this
child
And all they that heard it wonder
ed at those things which were told
them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and
pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glori-
flying and praising God for all the
things that they had heard and seen,
as it was told unto them.
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

Those edd pieces of Ivory toilet
articles would be appreciated by her
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
TEMPLE ATTRACTIONS
FOR THE WEEK

Shows begin $3.50, and 500 p. n
Today: Enid Bennett in THE
Biggest Show"
Thursday: Charles Ray in "a Nine
O'Clock Town"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

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mans Ideal Fountain Pens to bc
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

Our exclusive line of Holiday Greet
ing Cards now on sale. A. E. Gerig,
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
FATAL SMASHUP
ON THE FRISCO
SIX LIVES LOST AND MANY IN
JURED IN A RAILWAY ACCI-
DENT THIS MORNING
(Associated Press)

Oklahoma City, Dec. 25.-Six per-
sons were killed and number injur-
ed in collision early today between
passenger and freight trains on the
st. Louis & San Francisco railroad at
Norge, Grady county.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

Accurate and prompt prescription
service is always at = your command
iaere.- Ask your doctor Tydings &
Co., druggists. Phone 80. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
J. w. CHAPMAN
tAssociated Press)

New York, Dec. 25.-Rev. DIR. j.
w. Chapman, noted as an evangelist,
died here today. following an opera
tion few days ago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25

Buy your CUT GLASS early for
holiday presents. We are now show
ing an elegant line. Tydings & Co.,
opposite Harrington Hotel. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
DINNER WITH
THE OOUGHBOYS
MR.. WILSON is SPENDING THIS
CHRISTMAS WITH PERSHING
AND HIS MEN
Associated Press)

Chaumont, Dec. 25l(By the Asso-
ciated Press. President Wilson ar
rived here from Paris early this
morning for his Christmas day visit
to the American troops. His train
was held outside the town for a while
to accord with the program of local
officials. At 8 o'clock he entered
Chaumont, as had been arranged.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
FRENCH MADE WELCOME

Paris, Dec. 25.-The French mis-
sion to the Caucasus received hear
ty welcome on its arrival at Ekater-
inodar and Nororosisiskoe, advices
received from the Caucasus show.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
WILSON'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Washington, Dec. 25.-President
Wilson, in Paris, sent to the Ameri-
can people yesterday the following
Christmas message:
Il hope that it will cheer the peo-
pie at home to know that / find their
boys over here in fine form and in
fine spirits, esteemed by all those
with whom they have been associat-
ed in the war. and trusted wherever
they go, and they will also, I am
sure, be cheered by the knowledge
of the fact that throughout the great
nations with which we have been as
sociated in this war, public opinion
strongly sustains all proposals for. a
just and lasting peace and close CO.
operation of the self lf-governing peo-
pie of the world in making that peace
secure after its present settlements
are formulated. Nothing could con-
stitute more acceptable Christmas
reinsurance than the sentiments
which / find everywhere prevalent" /"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
WILSON WEATHER

The president played in luck on
the weather. A guard of French and
American troops received the presi,
dent at the station, where Gen. PERISH
ing greeted him. as did the mayor
and prefect. There was a reception
a. the city hall.
All along the latter part of the
route to Chaumont troops clustered
on all available points of vantage,
waiting to get glimpse of their
commander-in-chief
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-25
ALLIES UNWILLING
TO INTERVENE
FRIENDLY TO RUSSIANS BUT
WON'T MIX IN THEIR FAC '
TIONAL FIGHTS
ASSOCIATED Press,

Paris, Dec. 25.-The allied gov
ernments have decided against fur
ther Intervention in Russia, at least
for the present, according to an indi-
cation from official circles. Great
Britain and the United States, it is
represented, while recognizing that
Russia should be assisted in a way to
permit her return to normal condi-
tons, point put that military inter
vention on large scale would in
volve difficulties and danger of all
kinds. French Foreign Minister Pich-
on explained the situation at length
to the committee on foreign relatiSs4s
yesterday. He said the solution at
present favored was to guarantee
moral support to the governments
which have sprung up at various
points in Russian and Siberian terri
tory