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We’ll Be After You Jack Pershing
(Bv William Francis Mannix)
(Mr. Mannix is a student from Los Gatos at
the United States Training Camp at the Presi
dio, California. The poem has been acknowl
edged by General Pershing in a letter to the
author.)
He has gone for o’er the briny
To the land of Fleur-de-lis
And most watchfully lie’s waiting
For the boys in home khaki;
But the days will not be many
Or the waiting be in vain,
For from Golden Gate to Sandy Hook
From city, hill and plain,
Is the "Hep, hep, hep!”
And the “Rat-tat-tatr
Of the Army’s new refrain:
“Wfe’ll be after you, Jack Pershing,
In just a little while!
The Yankee hosts are moving now
In column, mile on mile!
We’ll be ready for your orders. Jack—
We love that good old smile—
So look for us, Jack Pershing,
in just a litue wnne:
He has gone to lead the Yankees
On the far-flung line of fire,
And he’s sure to place Old Glory
In God's blue a little higher!
And the boys will be there with him—
Human freedom to sustain!
For from Puget Sound to Texas,
Over city, hill and plain,
Is the “Hep, hep, hep!”
And the “Rat-tat-tat!'
Of the Army’s new refrain:
“We’ll be after you. Jack Pershing,
In just a little while!
Democracy is marching now
In column, mile on mile!
We’ll be ready for your orders, Jack—
We love that good old smile—
So look for us. Jack Pershing,
In just a little while!”
(ttotsmr-Sntox
Published on Friday of each week
la Marianna, Lee County. Arkansas,
by the Press Publishing Company, and
entered in the postoffice in Marianna
•• second-class mail matter under per.
alt from the postoffice department.
Subscription price fl.50 per year. H.
M. Jackson, Editor-Manager.
DUTIES VERSUS PRIVILEGES
When the present conflict burst
upon the world, humanity—demo
cratic humanity^—was asleep. It was
• sleep that had lasted since Wash
ington and his ragamuffin army
had first “made the world safe for
democracy.” His work has been
done, and well done, and Americans
had for more than a century been
living under the delusion that there
was nothig more to do in the cause
of human freedom.
From the establishment of this re
public, orators and writers have
never tired of ringing the changes
on the glorious privileges of Ameri
can citizenship. They are instilled
into us from the kindergarten to the
•ollege. They are the daily pabu
lum upon which our Americanism is
nourished.
The world cataclysm found us
making a featish of our ‘ rights” and
"privileges.” We were extremely
Jealous of them, and resented any
Infringement of them with the fierce
ness of a brooding hen. We were
proud of them, and flaunted them in
the face of our less fortunate neigh
bors across the water.
But one thing we had forgotten,
namely, that SOMEONE had paid a
price for these priceless blessings
•f liberty; somebody had puchased
them, and we were not that some,
body or somebodies. They had been
purchased by blood, but we had not
•bed that blood, we had never fully
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appreciated the values of the pur
chase.
And we are only just beginning to
grasp the fact that our revolutionary
sires, when they marched through
blood to the goal of their inspiration,
bequeathed to us, their descendants,
not only the glorious blessing of lib
erty, but by the side of it, hand in
hand with it, the duty of preserv
\ ing it in its purity as received. That
duty has never been lifted from our
shoulders, and never will be, unless
| we shall so far fall short as to
I cease to value the fruits of the sac
j rifices so cheerfully made by those
| old heroes of long ago.
This duty is looming larger and
larger, clearer and clearer, as the
days go by. We are beginning to
| recognize the eternal truth that if
all would enjoy, all must serve.
You and I—should either be favored
at the expense of the other? Your
boy and my boy—have not both been
the recipients of the same protection
and fostering care, and shall my
son refuse to make the sacrifice
while your son bares his breast to
the stofm?
There is a theory that gold, that
most precious of metals, was at one
time deep hidden in the center of
this globe, but that the violent in
ternal convulsions to which the old
ball has been subjected have thrown
it to the surface. If the present so
cial convulsion shall be the means of
bringing to the surface of human
character the pure gold of sacrifice
and an appreciation of the duty of
the individual to society, great good
will come of the trials we are called
upon to endure.
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HENRY FORD, PATRIOT
When asked for the terms on
which he would turn over his big
eastern assembling factory to the
government for use during the war,
Henry Ford replied. “No terms at
all; take it” Of course there are
men who will belittle the act with
the remark that he can well afford
H NOTICE! |—
All accounts due Hugh Leary
for goods purchased at the Leary
Grocery are payable to the under
signed as trustee and parties
knowing Ihpmsplvps inrlphtpri tn
the Leary Grocery are requested
to see me at once and make set
tlement.
M. E. NEWBERN,
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Trustee.
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| It, but it was none the lees a
princely act of loyalty. And it stands
out in such vivid contrast to the
actions and words of many professed
! ly loyal peeple that it is especially
i noticeable. Mr. Ford did all in his
power to prevent this country going
to war, even going so far as to
subject himself to ridicule in his
efforts for peace. Now, however,
that this country is in it, his
brains, his energy, his resources and,;
we doubt not his life as well if it '
were required, are at his country’s
orders. Of such stuff are patriots j
made.
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INCONSISTENCES
‘ If a baby finds a cup of coal oil
it will drink every drop of the nau j
seating stuff, but it requires an
hour’s hard work of mother, doctor
and nurse to force a spoon full of
sweet medicine down the baby’s I
goozle," laments Jim Lowry of the,
Honey Grove Signal. “A fourteen .
year old boy will work four hours'
; the hottest day in summer cleaning
off a baseball ground, but it requires
i two lickings to make him carry in a
1 small load of stove wood. A woman
will stand for hours with her feet .
encased in glove fitting shoes and
serve punch at a reception, who
can’t possibly stand up twenty min-'
utes at an ironing board in carpet j
slippers. A man will set on a beer j
keg and listen for three hours to a
demagogic spiel on saving the coun- ■
try, who can't s$ay awake one hour ;
in church to save every soul in
Christendom. The world, however,
is not without beautiful examples of
consistency, faithfulness and com
mon sense. Consider the birds, the
dogs and the horses.”
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REMINDER OF THE BULLY
The kaiser is somewhat a remind
er of the bully who is getting worst
ed in the fight. He is realizing he,
is getting licked and he would like
to let go his enemies but he cannot. ;
He is being harassed on every side
and his resistance at present is be
ing dictated by the sheer spirit of
desperation. He is anxious for peace,
but. as the bully, he believes he can
secure the lion’s share of the strug
gle which he fc is precipitated, if lie'
continues to fight. It is now be
coming plain that the diplomatic
feelers offered through the interses
sion of Austria and the intermediary
are not sincere, which will avail little
since any present attempt at peace!
would culminate in failure.—Shreve-;
port Caucasian.
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It is a matter of keen reproach to
the ranks of organized labor that
strikes and disturbances of all kinds
should be rife just at this time
when the nation needs that we
should be one as we never have
been. Doubtless there are causes a
plenty for strife—in ordinary times
and under ordinary conditions. At
present, and under conditions that
face this country, it would seem
that, while the world is called upon
for sacrifices in all the relations of
i life, labor might consent to bear
patiently a few injustices, especially t
if to remedy those injustices the
safety of the country is to be jeopar
dized. Everything that takes from
the perfect unity of this country,
militates against the great undertak
ing that we have entered upon. Now,
when the country needs every ounce
of its strength, is a poor time to j
settle labor' disputes, especially if I
the settlement involves contention :
and strife. If there is not sufficient [
patriotism and loyalty among the em. !
plovers to grant merited rights, then
labor should prove itself the better
patriot in bearing with injustice until
our country is safe from the dangers I
that threaten
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“Treason” is an ugly word. As
aplied to Senator La Follette it may
or may not be rightly used—only
the senator's own heart can answer I
that. But of one thing a large ma-1
jority of his countrymen are certain. I
if not positively disloyal, tHe senator:
is to say the least, very imprudent. I
Unless his personal life and actions !
can effectually give the lie to his
n nnii onea Vtrv ii'/mi LI ♦ / » La 1 n a*
most unenviable light from the
country. He has systematically la
bored to block the wheels of the gov
ernment machinery ever since, in
opposition to the will of himself and
a handfull of his colleagues, the Con
gress declared a state of war to exist
between this country and Germany.
No doubt he claims sincerity, but
sincerity ceases to be a virture when
it degenerates into mere pig-headed
opposition to the will of the majority.
We very much fear that the trouble
with the senator is, he is a poor
loser.
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We are told that “the kaiso^ has
regarded it as his principal and most
sacred task to preserve the blessings
of peace.” And as he seems to have
a widely different conception from
the balance of the world as to the
brand of peace that should prevail,
we suppose he considers it his sacred
duty to exterminate all who differ
from him.
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It is stated that the Russian gov
ernment is considering the feasibility
of reducing the army. In this they
are receiving the full co-operation
of the kaiser and his forces.
Count Luxburg’s advice to his gov
ernment to sink Argentine ships
“without leaving a trace” might have
been all right if the Count himself
hadn't left such a plain “trace.”
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Former Czar Nicholas has been
consigned to life in an apartment.
If Siberian janitors bear any re
semblance to the American variety,
his punishment is sufficient.
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The question now agitating the
mind of the average Kentuckian is as
to what disposition he is to make
of his corn crop since its natural
destiny is prohibited.
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We are only beginning to under
stand why Bernstorff shed tears on
being dismissed from this country.
The field of his peculiar brand of
diplomacy was so rich.
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Canton, Ohio, is stirred over the
disappearance of a candidate for
mayor. The strange feature of the
case is that he disappeared befsre
the election.
A Whiff of Winter 1
The first reminder that the time is here when you 1
can no longer delay the purchase of the— 1
Fall Suit and Overcoat I
and this season—right now—it pays you to examine §
carefully what you buy. Nothing but standard clothing j ft
sold by this shop—reputable makes, guaranteed by the 1
makers and by us. We can convince you in a very few |i I
minutes that you do save when you buy here. B
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CLIFFORD’S
CLEANING—PRESSING—REPAIRING jj
Across from Daggett’s Phone 212 | !
Germany may, as Michaelis says,
know what she wants, but what is
more to the point, the balance of
the world knows what she needs.
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After President Wilson gets
through making the world safe for
Democracy, will come the real tug
of war for possession of the jobs.
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Sweden's queen is reputed to- be
an expert cook. Which suggests
great possibilities f r other royalties
and ex-royalties of Europe.
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Austria’s war chickens seem to be
coming home to roost, and she has
a large flock.
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The new French minister of foreign
Fine Farm
For Sale
I offer for sale for $4,250 cash ;!
; a fine forty acre farm one and j;
j a half miles southeast of Ma
! rianna. The place is well im- 1;
I proved. In fact the improve- ;
ments are wortMhalf the price
asked. All the Vnd is in culti
; vation. This is a fine place for
! a home. It is known as th« ;
Haynie place. See me at once j
j; if you want this bargain.
D. E. WEBB
Owner
missions is named Bouillon. Sounds
good.
The belligerent countries might or
his mind if he couldn’t have a place
in the sun, he could at least have a
seat on a star.
Out in Kansas an aviator is said
to have collided with a cow. Shock
ing! Such a yarn to come from a
prohibition state.
Wool has now reached such a
price that very few of us need ob
ject to having it "pulled over our
eyes.’’
-O-V
If gold continues to flow from this
country to Japan, that “yellow peril’’
will soon assume tangible shape.
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The bellikerent countries might or
ganize a regiment or two of retired
cabinet officers and diplomats.
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WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Court
Lucy Donald, Plaintiff
vs.
Burton Donald, Defendant
The defendant. Burton Donald, is
warned to appear ip this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plaint of the plaintiff filed herein.
R. G. APPLE. Clerk.
By Ben B. Bonner, D. C.
Marianna. Ark., Oct. 17, 1917.
Attorney, Daggett & Daggett. 83
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WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Court
Anna Bloom, Plaintiff,
vs.
Joseph Bloom, Defendant
The defendant, Joseph Bloom, is
' warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff filed herein.
R. G. APPLE, Clerk.
By Ben B. Bonner. D. C.
Marianna, Ark., Oct. 18, 1917.
Attorney, W. L. Ward. 8f
WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Court
Leatha Dovy, Plaintiff
vs.
John Dovy, Defendant
The defendant, John Dovy, is
warned to appear in this court within
! thirty days and answer the complaint
j of the plaintiff filed herein.
R. G. APPLE, Clerk.
By Ben B. Bonner, D. C.
Marianna, Ark., Oct. 18, 1917.
Attorney, W. D. Ward. 85
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WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Court
Annie Nell Nowell, Plaintiff
vs.
Harry Nowell, Defendant
The defendant. Harry Nowell, is
warned to appear in this court with
, in thirty days and answer the com
i plaint of the plaintiff filed herein.
R. G. APPLE, Clerk.
By Ben B. Bonner, D. C.
Marianna. Ark., October 18, 1917.
Attorney, W. F. Nelson. 87
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Wm. C. Boone, the pastor, is
engaged in a series of revival meet
| ings with the church at Elaine, ia
Phillips county. There will be the
usual services on Sunday morning
and evening. Sundav school meets at
9:30 a. m. and B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p
j m.
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ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE
October 27, 1917
Eight head of mules, two log
wagons, 24 head of hogs, a lot of
farming implements, consisting of
cultivators, harrows, corn and cottoa
planters and plows of all descrip
tions. Terms cash. J. B. Chamber
HjS tflt 6
21 R. W. PATTERSON, Adn:
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The smallest dependency of France
is the lie d’Hoedie. situated at the
east of Belle Island. Its population
is 238.
I FLYING HIGH! ' I
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over the heads of all competitors. We’re mopping up
with the grotfcry business. Everybody is beginning to
appreciate the fact that it pays to trade here—WHERE
THE PENNIES SAVED QUICKLY RUN INTO DOL
LARS. We handle only high-class goods—standard va
rieties—and we sell them at close prices. We hold our
expenses down. We have no bad debts to charge to
our good customers. We cut the corners and give you
the advantage of every price shaving. You’ll like our
goods, our service and the courteous consideration we
give you, whether your order is large or small.
Vernon’s Grocery
Opposite Postoffice Phone 93w
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