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1 - f DR. E. M. LONG DENTIST Orer Wehman'a Hardware Store Union City, Tenn. Telephones Office 144, Residence 595-J OMMERGIA DR. E. M. LONG DENTIST Orer Wehman's Hardware Store Union City, Tenn. Telelphonea . Office 144; Residence 595-J Union City Commercial, established 890 ) cnraUAtrl Kntfmhr 1 9? West Tennessee CourierstablUhed 1897 I Consolidatrtf September 1.1877 UNION CITY, TENN, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919. VOL. 27, NO. 52 C "THE LADDIES WHO FOUGHT AND WON." When the fighting is over, and the War is won; . When the bells are ringing, and the boys are singing songs of victory; When we all gather 'round the old ' fire'-slde '. ' Ad the old mother kls3e3 her con; all the lassies will be loving al the laddies The laddies who fought and won. ' The' glorious adventure of war .has ended in a victory and heroes, our heroes, ere returning from overseas. Like rusaders of the Middle Ages, who fought the Turks at Jerusalem, our boys have fought and conquered the Huns, in Northern France, and now in mighty ship-loads across the Atlantic are yearning to once more seo their homes from which they so nobly went forth, for God and humanity, more than a year ago. Among those that will soon be wel comed back to our hearts and homes are members of the now famous Thirtieth Dfvlsion, parts of which are especially important, the 114th .and 115th Artillery, the 117th Infan try, and others. Units made up of descendants of men who turned the tide of the Revolutionary War at the battle of King's Mountain. Men whose ancestors under Andrew jack son fought the battle of New Orleans in 1812. Men whoso ancestors were at the battle of Alamo with David Crokett. Truo to precepts of their forefathers, it was this division, the "Old Hickory' division, that helped to smash the invincible" Hindcnburg line In northern Franco and Belgium. Reports now reach us of the undaunt ed courage, the mervelous bravery, and tho remarkable devotion to soldierly duty that these fellows dis played; not only in their actual cap ture of the allotcd territory but in their long period of training and. waiting for the engagement, both at t lories of the battlefield and fights. shall send up such a shout of wel come as never before greeted a com pany of battle scarred warriors We mention tho chorus of one of tho many war songs in tho beginning, for in it, we imagine reflects some of tho thoughts that will soon bo ours and those that are returning. This might have been a "doughboy's" song marching song, or ono he liked to sing when alone, and thcro may have been times when he wondered if it should ever be his in its fulfilment But, thank God, it can now become a song of real triumphant victory Back in France msnyof the division lie sleeping, sleeping beside the heroes 6f other nations, and jto us denied tho pleasure of welcoming them home, but somehow wo imagine their victorious spiritual ' presence near us, ner.rcr and dearer than those who return in the flesh. Their spirits too, can hear and oing with us of tho "Laddies who fought and won.' Some are returning with' wounds and scars but smiling before whom we should silently uncover with grati tudc, honor and reverence. Wo picture the tublic demonstra tion of welcome to tho returning con quorors, admid the jubilant crowd of relatives and frtonds, but perhaps in tho background, in" tto strong and deep outline, wo can ceo around" the old fireside, "when tho dd mother kisses her son," and tho wives and swecthcrrts greet their lrng abseut lovers. Onco more tho broken home circle will become complete. The chair and plate will find their old accustomed position by the table, The mother la soon to hear the old familiar whistle, hummed tune, and footstep of her precious boy. Some where, close by, a new light shines in the eye3 of r.omo lnssio. New hopes and new drcrms spring up in her heart. But back to tho home of the con a father's hair has already ceased to whiten and his hand once moro becomes steady, a proud look cprcads over hid face replacing the anxious, sometimes depressed lone Sisters and brothers, alike look for ward to the groat home-coming of their. brother, ,an4 long to hear his home and abroad. Thoir long, trying march from home even to the train ing camps, . Gordon, Sevier and others; their anxious crossing of the then perilous Atlantic; their period of training at "somewhere" in France; their first trip over the top; their (Splendid advanco and capture of the objectives sought and the com ing .days of the armistice; their patient waiting for homcgoing trans ports; their final departure for "Home, Sweet Home," havo all alike been eagerly watched by tho anxious folks back home. And now, with only a few more days to wait, we And so they come members of the Thirtieth members of the "Old Hickory" members of the "wild cat" division. Their fight is finished and we hear the commendation of well done, thou good and faithful ser vant, which only comes to hose who realize a duty well performed. The ci.mmand of "Forward march for home" has at last reached their anxi ous ears. Soon they shall again trervd American soil, and scatter to their several homes, bringing with them new visions and refreshened ideal3. And as they havo been first in wcr, so let us believe ttffcy will be first in peace and first in tho hearts of thoir fellow citizens. Liko Cincin nati, of ancient Rome, they rose to meet tho danger, acquitted them selves like men like -Americans and now they shall return to peace ful pursuits. , ' So hail to the chiefs who in triumph advance'.: And let the mountains and hills break forth into singing and let all the trees of tho fields clap their hands for thanksgiving and joy. For instead of the thorn has come up the fir tree and instead of the briar has come the myrtle. Mars is dethroned, let us hope perished, and the boys arc returning. All nature seems ready to burst forth with life and song of welcome, as if she had been waiting for their return. How fitting that they should bekcomfng at thl3 seasart Civilians,' you who stayed at home and held up the hands of those who fought; soldiers, you who remained in camps, to whom the privilege of go ing overseas was not given; all who are interested in their return: come to attention, and remain so, while they pass in review before you. Honor lovo and respect those who fought for you; help, aid and assist, when ever posible, not charitably but as a mark of affection and appreciation those who so unselfishly gave all that liberty might not perioh from the face of the earth, our heroes, tho lad dies who fought and won. SUB SENT TO BOTTOM AS IT TRIES TO LEAVE HARBOR U-48 Makes Dash for Freedom, But is Quickly Overtaken. Famous The World Over. To extol the virtues of Royal Bak ing Powder is like gilding refined gold. This famous product had its first introduction' on the. market about fifty years ago and is now household word all over the world It goes into million of- homes and i3 known and used in every country under the sun. The Kaffirs in South Africa and explorers at tho North Pole find it equally good and time resisting. It has come to be regarded as an indispensable adjunct to the most up-to-date kitchen, and al though many other baking powders have come upon tho market, Royal holds its place as ..the highest prad baking powder that it is possible to produce. The distinguishing feature of Royal Baking Powder is the fact that it is made from Cream of Tartar, which is derived from grapes, a do licious wholesome fruit.. Constant vigilance and determination of the manufactures to turn out the best article of its kind that capital, brains and scientific skill can produce has won the endorsement of the most eminent chemists, physic "na and dietitians the world over t id made Royal Baking Powder relied upon by countless numbers of women to make pure ancL wholesome food. W THE UNIVERSAL CAR Paris, March 15. The German submarine U-48, whife attempting to escape from Ferrcl, Spain, loot night. was chased by a destroyer and sunk, according to a Haves dispatch from Madrid. ' Tho U-48 took refuge at Ferrol in March, 1918, and was interned. The attempted flight of the U-boat was ob served, and the torpedo, boat destroy er Antalo pursued her. The German boat was sunk outside the Ferrol roads. The crew was saved. When tho German U-48 sought refuge at Ferrol, her propellers were unshipped by the authorities and her guns and munition were taken out, according to dispatches from that port. The captain in tho submarine declared hid craft had been damaged severely In a fight with.hrce ships. Tho U-boat carried a crew of thirty men, and for a time a Spanish war-ehip- stood guard over hei In 1917, the U-boat was reported off Bermuda. TENNESSEE SOLDIERS TO ARRIVE ON MARCH 23 Gov. Roberts and Staff to Meet Boys at New Port News. Washington, March '15. Repre sentatives fiyrns, of Tennessee, wa3 advised today by tho War Depart ment, that the 115th field artillery, Including 48 officers and 1,461 men. and the 105th ammunition train, in cluding 22 officers and 714 men, were due to arrive rt Newport News on March 23. 'Both units are guards men.' They sailed from St. Nazaire on March 13 on the Konigen der Nederlanden. Gov Roborts and other Tennessee state officials; "with "members of the Tennessee delegation in Congress; plan to go to Newport News March 22 when 1,300 men, composing the 114th field artillery and two machine gun companies, are. duo to arrive from overseas on tho Finland. The troops after their arrival at Newport News will go to Nashville for a, parade and afterwards to Fort Ogle thorpe for demobilization. REPORT OF THE NEAR EAST CAMPAIGN. J; ' WI i) Q 1 v The following is a report of the re suits of the January w.mps,ign for futfds for relief in the Near East. District. Cash. Deferred Total. No. The big Fortl factory is being turned, as rapidly as possible, from 100 per cent Government work to 1 00 per cent production of Ford cars. It takes time to readjust everything and get the. factory back to normal pro duction of 3,000 cars per day. In the meantime the output of Ford cars is limited, and there is a great army of Ford dealers throughout the United States to be supplied. The Company can show no favors. We are going to get a limited quantity. Therefore the necessity of placing you 'order quickly,' without any delay, if you want to be sure of getting anything like reasonably early delivery. Don't wait for tomorrow, give us your order ' today. The serv V quality of Ford cars, both for business and pleasure, , is universally recogn. pd. The name "Ford" expresses the highest standard of reliability and economy. Place y60r order early. ' Tel. 400 R. H. RUS AUTHORIZED FORD "DEALER ' UNION CITY, TENN. 1.--$ 2. -- 3. -- 4. -- 5.-- 6. - 7. - 8. -- 9. - 10. - 11. - 12. - 13. - 14. -- 15. -- 16. - 120.44-$ 168.95 27.10 1518.70- 10.00 223.45-2.01 30.50--$ 6.50- 14.50-20.50- 150.94 168.95 178.44 249.24 177.00 417.85 231.50 218.37 18660 288.50 39.00 . 27.10 92.12- 1616.82 10.00 35.00- 265.45 52.01 8.00-.25-32.00- Total$ 4025.'40-$ 242.37-J4267.77 We desire to express our apprecia tion to every one who nan co-operated with us in this campaign, making it possible for tho fcounty to raise more than her quota of $4000. Those who made subscription and havo not yot paid them will do us f. favcr to send same, at your earliest convenience. W. B. Cunningham, Chairman, Lea Garth, Treasurer. Winston-Brevard. Mr. Cyrus Brevard and Miss Jodie May Winston were united in mar riage at the homo of the,bride, near nuiton, Ky., on the evening of March the Twelfth at 8:30. , The relatives and near friends 'of the bride arid groom were present. Delicious refreshments were enjoyed after the eeremony. Those who at tended the wedding from Union City were: , Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Talley, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Reynolds. Mr. and J. C. McRee, Mr. and Mrs; Percy Browder, Mr. and Mrs: Brevard and Miss Sallie Kate Brevard. ; . , Mr. and Mrs. Brcvar will be at home to their "many friends on their It can't leak because it's made in Qne piece that's why we guar' antee satisfac tion or your money back. Complete line of Kantleek Rubber poods. Prices rj from 40c to $4.75 P OLIVERS DRUGSTORE g FELIX W. MOORE . Union City, Tenti. MONEY W. E. HUDGJNS Union City, Tenn. TO LOAN AT LOW RATES TO FARMERS On their lands as security. These loans will be made for either five or ten years, with interest payable semi-annually or annually, as the borrower may prefer. The, principal sum borrowed may be repaid in $100 amounts or in larger sums at any interest, paying date. There will be no charge for such loans except for abstracting title to lands offered as secuiity for loan. These loans will be closed and the money in the hands of borrower promptly, and no long delays are necessary. MOORE & HUDGINS Office Phone 143, Residence Phone 588 UNION CITY. TENN. DAVIS & RUSSELL, Union City. Tenn., HENRY" & HENRY, of Hickman. Ky. are our field agents and authorized to . are field agents and have the same nu tate applications for loans. thority. COME TO SEE US EVERY DAY IN FEBRUARY We might have something new. That would be a surprise to you. Come in and look through. We will be glad to see you. You can sure get the best just like you did before the war. If you buy from us you must be satisfied, for that is a part of the deal. We have arrang ed our grocery for your convenience. Everything to eat, from bread to meat. $o don't go hungry, but just eat, eat, eat. E.' FV GlRIlBlSOIVf Three Phones Union City. Two Fords .Hue! Is, Meal and Fertilizer . We 'are dealers in all kinds of FERTILIZER, COT TON SEED HULLS AND MEAL. Close Prices on Car Lots or Retail. We are agents for the best known Fertilizer in the South manufactured by: the Virginia-Carolina Chem- ical Co., the very best Truck Fertilizer that can be had. Lalte Count Jl'fg Cotton Gin. Both Phdnes. Co. 5 - i i ! J V -.1 -, 2 r m I 1 4 ! i', farm, east of town. V h f -J I-