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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
a BLESSING 70 woRKINcMAN.

a BLESSING TO WoRKINcMAN.
As an employer of thousand or more
labOring people In the city Of Nash
vile, A. B. Ransom, the president of
John B. Ransom & Company. hardwood
lumber, Nashville, states: II consider
prohibition has been one Of the great
est blessings for the laboring man, and
/ believe that it has made good men
out Of men who were too weak to with
stand the temptation that the saloon
offered. I have seen men In my EN-
ploy commit suicide. because they
could not get drink. Their families,
Of course, suffered. / have also known
men who would have been good pro-
viders had it not been for strong drink.
/ consider prohibition one of the great
est blessings for the worklngman, In
stead of being a menace"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
DIV TowN Has MONEY.

"City in excellent shape financially.
All bills paid and surplus on hand, au-
ditor's report shows" No, these are
not headlines from some wet town
newspaper telling of booze-bought mu-
nicipal prosperity. Oh, no. They re-
fer to Freeport's financial condition
without any liquor license money
Illinois Issue.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
In the Kitchen.

Mistress-You needn't fix that nut
meg seasoning, Maria.
Maid-This is a CRATE relief.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
Looks That Way.

els marriage really a lOttery7"
II don't maintain that. Still, you
gotta take a chance
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Doesn't Uncle Sam want his work
ers at home to be just as, efficient as
his fighters abroad2 Then, close the
breweries.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Americans are touring New Zealand
in increased numbers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Ownership brings its sense Of pride,
no matter what the size of the Gear. I"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
Not Attractive.

Il can marry any woman I please"
Then conclude you haven't
pleased any vet. London Answers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Groves Baby Bowel Medicine
aids Digestion, relieves Sour Stomach, DlAxThoe1
and Flux IL is Just as effective for Adults ~ tor
Children. Perfectly harmless.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Ohio farmers are forming co-operat-
i've buying societies.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

How very easy are some of the tasks
we imagine difficult.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
Honest Advertising.

THB topic all hear nowadays because many people are inclined
aggea physician told you that claimed unreasonable remedial
properties for Fetches Oasa7 Just ask them We won't ourselves
We know what the will be-
That has all the virtues to-day that claimed for in It's early To-
be found In Its increased the recommendation BY prominent physicians and
assurance that its standard will be maintained.
limitations be found and only because the Caoa that
Mr. Fletcher created But not the genuine CasOa that Mr. Fletcher Honestly
advertised Honestly placed before the public and from which be Honestly expects
receive his reward
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13
I(0rrlt1rt~AmccI
w WDbt HttOD
q N>Iotgz q !.
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
SALOONS A LOSING PROPOSITION.

According to Robert w. Kelso. secre.
tary of the Massachusetts state board
Of charities, the liquor traffic In that
state costs more than $2,7O0,000
year In clear money, over and above
all the revenue received from the traf-
&c. Mr.. Kelso presents the following
statement:
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-09-13

Old people who are feeble and younger people
who are weak, will be strengthened and enabled to
so through the depressing heat Of Summer by taking
, 1918-04-11
Lemons Written and
Beauty the Skin!
Make ~cheapLotion

The Juice of two fresh lemons strain
ed into a bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white makes a whole quar-
ter pint Of the most remarkable lemon
skin beautifier at about the cost n
must pay for q small jar of the ordi-
nary cold creams. Care should be TAX
en- to strain the lemon Juice through a
fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in,
then this lotion will keep fresh for
months. Every woman knows that lem
on juice is used to bleach and remove
such blemishes as freckles, sallowness
and tan and is the ideal skin softener,
smoothener and beautifler.
Just try It'll Make up a quarter pint
OF this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion
and massage 1t daily into the face,
neck, arms and hands. It should natur-
ally help to whiten, soften, freshen and
bring out the hidden roses and beauty
Of any skin. 1t is wonderful for rough,
red hands.
Your druggist will sell three ounces
OF orchard white at little cost, and any
grocer will supply the lemons. Adv.
, 1918-04-11

speaking of the kaiser's contrary
or arbitrary attitude In this peace
talk" says a well-known legislator,
reminds mt of the Kansas farm
er who vas elected In the state
legislature a few years ago. The farm
er was called to the chair during a
session to act as speaker pro TEN. A
motion was made to lay a certain res
olution on the table. The speaker put
the motion like this:
"AIl those who want the resolution
to lay on the table say ayel All those
who want to be contrary say nor"
, 1918-04-11

An Irishman was at work on a hoist
ing machine that carried hods of
bricks to the top of a building, and
brought them down empty. Happening
to get caught, he was carried to the
top floor. and in the orderly but rapid
progress of the machine was brought
to the ground rather suddenly. A fell
low-worknan leaned from the second
story scaffolding and cried:
"Are you hurt, PATTI"
you go to the divvler" shouted
Pat. 81 passed you twicet and We niver
spoke to me-"
, 1918-04-11
Musical BEGINNINGS.

Mrs. Boynton caught a glimpse of
her young son going to the library one
afternoon concealing something be-
hind him. Upon investigation, she dis
covered he had a new porous plaster
which he had found In the medicine
closet.
"Why, Edmund" said the mother,
"what in the world are you going to
do with that plaster?"
~ am going to see what tune it will
play on the pianola, mother" replied
the boy.-Puck.
, 1918-04-11
How's This 3?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE IL TAX
On internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years
. Price 76c. Testimonials free.
y. J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
, 1918-04-11

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for q laxative, three for q cathartic. Ad.
, 1918-04-11
U. 8. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DENVER, coLoRADo; CHEYENNE, WYOMING
His Fear.

Are you not tempted to retire from
politics?"
"No," replied Senator Sorghum
that's a proposition concerning which
I fear compulsion, o temptation .
, 1918-04-11

An implement has been patented by
a New York man to enable a blind
person to thread a needle.
, 1918-04-11

Be happy. Use Red Gross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
, 1918-04-11
Has His Hands Full.

81 thought l knew what 1t was to
have responsibilities" said the head
of a large concern.
But you found yourself mis-
taken7'
Eyes. My wife went away, leav-
Ing a poodle, a Maltese cat and u bowl
of goldfish in my care"
, 1918-04-11

Builders of air castles are spared al
worry about labor strikes.
, 1918-04-11

Important to Mothoro
Examine carefully every bottle Of
OASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that It
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
BRITISH AND
FRENCH TROOPS HOLDING
GERMANS FROM AM|ENS
With Heavy Artillery Fire the Allies on
Twenty Mile Front Are Repulsing
All Attacks
FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES AROUND HANCARD

Jacksonville Saturday afternoon on
account of the illness of her niece,
Mrs King. The sad intelligence was
received here that the lady passed
away Saturday night Mrs. King was
te eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mre.
Geo Grantham who lived at Pineun-
til after Mr.. Grantham's death.
Cecil, as she is lovingly called by her
friends and relatives, was always a
general favOrite and the sad news of
her death is a sorrow stroke to this
entire community.
Mr.. Grady Martin wen. to Millville
in Bay county Friday, at the request
of his fathers sisterin-law, Mrs NAL
lie Martin. on account of the serious
illness of Rev. Wiley Martin, father
and grandfather of the ab0ve-men-
toned He had sudden attack of
acute appendicitis, was operated on
and at last accounts was doing as
well as could be expected
Quite lot of rain in this section
the last few days Crops are growing
and looking fine.
Quite a number of the community
folks gathered at the school house
Friday and celebrated the closing of
the school with a spread Fine din
ner, plenty of good things to eat and
enjoyable time Miss Mary Forbes
was teacher a fine girl indeed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26

j. American, British and French
troops on a 20 mile front in Picardy
are withstanding renewed German
efforts to reach Amiens. Battling
furiously, and with the help of heavy
artillery fire, the enemy infantry
has gained but little and on most of
the front his attempts are being re-
pulsed by the Allies.
Having forced the British from
Villers-BretOnneux, south of the Som
me and II miles east of Amiens, the
enemy is facing the British on hill
positions west and northwest of the
village. American and French troops
on the line from Hangard-en-Santer.
re to south Of Castel are holding the
Germans well in check The only
progress the enemy has made has
been in Hangard where heavy fight
ing is progressing in and around the
village
South of the Somme the Germans
"~AS ANA ACA OelNh ny tue bIlIlSu 6A-
cept on the center of the line around
lers-Bretonneux, while north of
the SOmme attacks near the river
and north of Albert were repulsed,
the British taking prisoners.
Against the Franco-American DO
sitions the Germans, although in
large force had to be content with
only footing in Hangard and in the
woods to the north. Assaults east
of Hailles and against Senecat wood
and hill 81, in the region of Castel
were thrown back with no gains for
the attackers. The line Hailles and
Castel is but three miles from the
railway running south FROM Amiens.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
FELLOWSHIP RED CROSS

Following is t3e program to be car
ried out on Monday night, April 20
at O'Clock pm
SOng-JOan Of arc
Roll Call
Minutes of last meeting
SOng-The Little Good for Nothing.
Address-On Red Cross Work
Rev. A l.. Priscoe
Recitation No Waste Pledge
Mary Carter
Song They're On Their Way to
Germany.
RecitatiOn-The Service Flag -Inez
Frink
Recitation We're Standing by
Home.-Grace Guffy.
When tie Boys Come Home.
Business transaction.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26

PINE

I was in the Pedro section Sunday
Had fine congregations at the Bap-
fist church Saturday night. Sunday
and Sunday night
Pedro is certainly fine agricultur-
al section Those people are farm
ing by the latest, best and most i'm
proved methods. One large planta-
ton follows another green with grow
ing grain. in belts of cotton just com
ing through the ground or more ad-
vanced, etc. Their hog pastures are
always to be seen on every farm and
the very finest and best breeds OF
hogs, fat and fine 1t all looks good
and when you begin Investigations it
is good. There is plenty of bacon in
the smoke houses and plenty of grain
in the barns. No finer section. no
better people in Florida than the Pc
drO section of Marion county. When
we left there Monday Mr.. Geo Lowell
was cutting a Is acre field of early
oats Mr.. Proctor, Little Aft" was
using his reaper and binder in this
oat field II is farm mule. oman
capacity machine and when thin~s
run smooth will harvest ten acres per
day. This is the finest oat field we
have seen. We measured one straw
just for curiosity II measured j
feet and inches in length and the
head alone measured 20 iches Mr.
Lowell has another large field of oats
OF later variety which promises to
be equally as good He has fine
farm. beautiful home and most in
teresting family. \ % acres cut OF
corn caught our eye. II certainly Is
coming Under the improved methods
of farming Ten acres in watermei
ons are running and JUS beginning
10 fruit Balance Of 20 acres are
planted to corn oa1s, cotton. peanuts
velvet beans, etc, with big, fine. fat
hogs and pasturage. Mt Lowell wa.
reared in the Fort Mccoy section o.
Marion county and has many friends
here who will rejoice to know of hi'
splendid success. He has cattle, hor
ses, line pair work mules and Fore
car He is fixed We will have more
to say of the Pedro people and in
dustries later.
/ Mrs. Ben Grantham was called t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
A REPLY TO Mr.. CHAMBLISS'
STATEMENT
To the Editor Ocala Banner:

To the Editor Ocala Banner:
| note with interest Mr. Chambliss
open letter in the Banner under date
of April oath. 1918, in regard to the
Florida Power Co, selling Ocala cleo
trical current.
would like to ask M Chambliss
d few questions:
VIII you not agree with me that
this is good thing for Ocala, and
will save the citizens many thous-
ands OF dollars a year, and that you
will be in favor of tle Florida Power
Co coming into Ocala under these
conditions: That they will agree not
to enter any political or financial af-
fairs that will conflict with you or
your interests?
Were not the citizens of Ocala led
to believe that by voting bond issue
of about one hundred and forty thOus-
and dollars for a new electric light
and water plant, that they would
have an up to date, and one of the
most unique plants in the south? Is
this true?
The tax payers were told that in
the event fuel went up that by in
stalling this new and modern machin-
cry, that they would still enjoy the
cheap rate that We have had Tor the
past four years.
Wood has only advanced 30 per
cent and the ney machinery that was
installed was supposed to reduce the
cost per k. W more than 50 per cent.
Now, why has the city GOT 10 raise
the price of electricity?
[ also note that you want to see
all of the correspondence would
suggest that you write to Mrs. Ciar-
les F.. Stuart Of the fuel administra-
ton at Washington. u o., ana ] am
sure that you can get ali Of this in
formation as Mr.. Stuart is an engin
Ger OF national standing or ne
would not occupy this position with
the greatest government on the face
of the globe.
also note in your article that you
say this has been a burning issue il
Ocala twice and settled eac1 time in
the negative VIII you not agree
with me that this is only a burning
issue to only about one of the citi
zens of Ocala?
!, 1t was clearly shown at the las
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
GRlNER FARM

Mr.. ana MrS. WlhueII OF iillnolS
VINO nave Dought the 4oo acre iarii'
formerly known as 'he oak 'reS'
farm mas gwen GROUND lor park 50
II IS nov me peasant duty Oh me
people TO improve II. mere VIII De
flowers planted swings put up Iu'-
nc seats ana as 'here are ai'ealy
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF
MERCHANTS IN THIS CITY

! food for few months, especially az
our mothers, wives and sisters car
make such delicious breads witt
corn meal and other flour substitutes
The only regrettable part OF this
| splendid meeting was the small at
tendance of Ocala merchants-only
| a mere sprinkling being present
while fully IS per cent. Of the coun,
try merchants were on hand and IL
lively participated III the proceed
ings
Following were the merchants Join
ing the association and all pledged
themselves to its support and that
of the food administration
Il. ". Ferguson, J c. Pillans,
knight & Strange Smith Gro Co, by
L Il. Piuans, w. Fl. Cook, W Wore, &
Younge T. Bias, n c Wait & Co,
Thos Russell, T. Robinson Thomas
& Fasteuh. Il Raysor, one Mordis,
ID A Freeman. X D. PaIramore Gran
tham BROS, Waters GRO. 20" ". ;.
Sawaya, Nasri Bros, g. Davis, j. A.
Scott, II. J Wall & sen, c. n Schlem-
mer- 0 ~ Gale, Burton stephens co.
MRS. j. w. NJ hoDIilSon' Reddlck
Trading 90. carn-T1omas Co. JJ. T,
fiu'ehlnS 'Aolneo IurP' 20 r s. 1oF-
eridse. !" V Weathers r. l.. Shear
eT' 7 y 'haffee. ! Gr@ntham' f.
IT Han i. Ndlphurs. d Cnisen2 W
NJ. Michael J Harvey W Burrell 4.
~ 7"Tt' =. II. 0iia" {" co., = Y i>no-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26

patriotic duty to supply our allies
with the necessary foodstuffs, for
without which it is impossible to win
the war.
Mr.. Jake Brown followed Mr. Du-
val in speech that was full of pa
triOtic fire, and which called forth APP
plause after applause
| Mr.. Brown said that he was in tails
war up to his neck, and to that end
would make any sacrifice-that if
called on tomorrow to close up his
store altogether and to take his place
in the battle front that he would not
hesitate a moment, but would don a
uniform and keep step with the tread
OF marching men That he had one
son and his only son in khaki: that
ais wife and daughter were deYoting
their time to knitting for the soldier
boys and that he stood ready when
ever called upon to respond to The
summons
Mrs. William Hooker. Ocala most
gifted and talented woman orator.
was next escorted TO the platform by
Mr. Harvey Clark, and made an adj
dress which QUICKLY appealed to the
patriotic spirit of all present and
added to the zest and pleasure OF the
proceedings.
The men, Mrs Hooker said, could
not very we'll discuss the problem OF
foodstuffs and ignore the women for
while the husbands provided tae food
for the home the wives had to pre-,
pare it, and when these substitutes
were made compulsory and the wives
and daughters placed them on the Ia
bles she asked that the men be made
to eat them and all the while look
pleasant That they make no wry
faces nor register kicks, but eat
and smile as if the substitutes we're
really the better
That in his conservation move
ments Mr. Hoover did not start at the
bottom, but he began at the top. He
first asked that great big hotels and
restaurants first institute wheatless
and meatless days, and called on the
little ones last.
MIS- lockers address was enliven-
ing and her loyal and patriotic words
fell upon the ears of her audience
with a most inspiring effect.
Mr.. Brown then read a set of reso-
buttons which had been carefully pre-
pared. and which were unanimously
adopted one of the resolutions being
adopted by a rising vote, which was,
in substance. that everyone would do
without wheat flour until next harvest
,ime
Il was inen decided to call mass
meeting Ter next Tuesday morning at
Ten O'Clock, the purpose of which Is
10 sound me sense Of The people
whether or not We snail follow the
example Of fernando county and
make a pledge not to import pound
Of -four into the county until the next
wheat crop is gathered When we re
member that eur fathers and mothers
ala without -four for four years dur
ing the civil war and many other
Injuries. We ought 70 he patriotic
enough 70 do without one item OF
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26

on business and came on cut ant
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. II
Leitner until Sunday afternoon, wheI
they left for their home in Orlando
Miss Sarah and Bill are anxious fol
their school TO close so they can come
back on a long visit, where Mr.. Bill
is very derisOus of bagging hare.
/ On Tuesday of last week the school,
board met and Mr. Early Perkins
Mrs. E. L. Howell and Mr. J. A. Luff
man were elected.
Mr.. F. w Weber who has the ice
factory and cold storage says he is
rushed to fill orders. He has an auto
truck and delivers ice for Anthony
and Spar Also the crate mill is
working day and part night and then
can't fill the orders.
Mr. and Mrs II. L. Griggs were
host and hostess to very unique ar
fair Tuesday evening. It was a meas
uring social, given for the benefit OF
the W. M. u. 1t is new in this vicin.
ity and caused much interest and was
pretty well attended, there being
about 100 present AS they entered
the front porch they were asked to
stand against the measuring post
where their height and name were
taken, and then pay five cents a foot
and a penny for every inch over, o.
their height A child 4 feet eleven
inches had TO pay the same as a s
foot 6 inch person, The rest of the
evening was devoted to chatting and
games, which, being pretty
moonlight night, were played out of
doors. Then too, there were delicious
ice cream and all kinds of cake ser
we'd to all
Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
w H. Fausler went in their car and
TOOK Mr. and Mrs 3. II. Leitner for
the purpose Of carrying large bou-
quet Of beautiful Easter lilies to place
on the grave Of James Leitner, ia
military known as Dude Though
the boy is gone. ne is not forgotten,
for often there are found fresh bou-
Quets placed on his grave by some
of ais many friends
Mr. Claude Gambol and family are
expected the latter part of the week.
He is, l understand, to be one of the
clerks in the store
Mrs w 0. Carpenter gave a tacky
party last Friday evening during
which refreshments were served.
There was a large crowd and all re-
ported a fine time. Miss Louise Muir
ply won the second pIize We did
not learn who won the first prize.
And still it is disagleeable weather
Miss Frances Wilson entertained
at an informal ice cream social Thurs
day of last week
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26

municipal election, that the public
was not satisfied with the way our
financial affairs nave been handled
WITH the city, and if the Florida Pow
eT 90. can sell The city electrical
current cheaper than we can manu-
tacfure it, certainly believe the pub
lie wants It. would suggest that
the city council and several of our
leading citizens invite Mr. Stuart to
visit Ocala and GET him 70 pass upon
this matter as ] believe II would
save many dollars for the tax payers.
Respectfully.
H. ". Tucker.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-04-26
Almost 100 Per Cent of County Merch-
ants in Attendance and Actively Par
ticipated in the Proceedings
WILL ELIMINATE WHEAT UNTIL HARVEST TIME

The retail grocery merchants of
Marion county met at the Temple the
alter Thursday morning and organic
cd what shall hereafter be known as
the Retail Grocerymens Association.
The gathering was large and repre-
sentative Every grocery store in ev-
cry town and crossroads in the coun-
ty was either represented or account
cd for.
Mr. Clarence Camp, the county food
administrator presided and explained
the object of the meeting
He said it is not the policy of the
government to do an injury to any of
its citizens engaged in any sort of
business, but what is being done or
sought to be done is for patriotic pur-
p0ses-t0 help feed our allies, with
out which we cannot expect to win
the war
We who from over age or from
other legitimate causes are required
to remain at home must do our part
along the lines Of food conservation,
which in comparison with the sacri-
fees of those in the trenches ought
not to he regarded as a very great
hardship.
If foodstuffs are plentiful along all
lines, Mr.. Camp said that the govern
ment would not ask these sacrifices at
our hands, but that the needs Of our
allies are direful and imperative.
He said that the national food ad-
ministratOr had accomplished a great
deal for ne had kept down prices on
wheat and sugar and other articles of
consumption, for in Cuba flour is
bringing $40 per barrel and other
foodstuffs are as high That the pric-
es fr the same articles would have
been as high in the United States had
it not been for the work of the food
administrator.
After Mr. Camps address Mr.. :.
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