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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE WOUNDED AMERICAN SOLDIERS ON STRANDED SHIP AMERICAN SOLDIERS RESCUED THE STATE LEGISLATURE WILL CONVENE JANUARY 8TH Hospital Ship Aground With Many Wounded American Soldiers on Board New York, Jan. 1.—Wounded soldiers are being transferred this afternoon from the hospital ship Northern Pacific, ashore off Fire Island, to the transport Mallory, the sea having subsided sufficiently to permit starling of the operation, according to a wireless message received at port of embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. The Mallory is scheduled to dock at Hoboken this afternoon. Tugs Standing By Stranded Transport Fire Island. Jan —Destroyers and tugs are standing by the stranded transport Northern Pacific and tried to get closer this morning and launched small boats for the removal of the soldiers aboard. Hea vy sas prevented Hospital Ship Aground Off Fire Island New York, San. 2. A breeches buoy was rigged this morning for the removal of 2254 soldiers, including 1744 sick and wounded, the American hospital transport Northern Pacific aground off Fire Island. Boats will be used for removing the men if the sea dies down. The position of the steamer is greatly improved to what it was when she went aground at 3:30 yesterday morning. Big Naval Ships to be Driven by Electricity Washington, Jan. 2—The capital ship of our future navy will be electrically driven, "insuring their superiority over vessels of other nations," Secretary Daniels told the house naval committee today. Wants United to Buy Lower California Washington, Jan. 2. President Wilson is requested to begin negotiations for the purchase from Mexico of the peninsular of Lower California, in a resolution introduced by Senator Ashurst of Arizona, in the senate today. Ashurst introduced the resolution directing the war department to investigate the claims of American citizens growing out of damages to property by Mexican bandits since December 1912. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY JAN 11 1919 VOLUME XX WOUND AMI THE S Hospital Ship Many Wounded diers o New York, Jan. 1. — Wounded afternoon from the hospital ship Newland, to the transport Mallory, the permit starling of the operation, received at port of embarkation, scheduled to dock at Hoboken t Tugs Standing By Fire Island, Jan. — Destroyed stranded transport Northern Pacific and launched small boats for the Hea vy sas prevented Hospital Ship Agro New York, San. 2. — A breeder for the removal of 2254 soldiers, in the American hospital transport Newland. Boats will be used for romance. The position of the steamer is great she went aground at 3:30 yesterday Big Naval Ships to be Washington, Jan. 2. — The capt electrically driven, "insuring their nations," Secretary Daniels told the Wants United to Be Washington, Jan. 2. — Presidentsiations for the purchase from M. California, in a resolution introduced in the senate today. Ashurst introduced the resolution investigate the claims of American property by Mexican bandits since New Year's Greeting This day one year ago, we, and others were engaged in what was termed the "World's War." Our boys were on foreign soil, some in training camps, others in the trenches and thousands awaiting their call, but to-day the battle has been fought, the victory achieved for "World's Democracy" and Peace plans are under way. All this has been in this big world. The Afro-American played his part well as he has done on similar occasions and he is waiting to see what the outcome of his loyalty, and sacrifice of life and limb will be. He fought that all men might have the same free privilege. He fought to down autocracy to perfect democracy, yet in our own United States, they mob, lynch and burn at the stake members of my race. During the year 1918 there nearly 100 mobs and lyncings, and these things should not have occurred. Who estilences, earthquakes, cycles, storms, boats have started one shore to anothr but fail to make a safe landing and things have occurred, there- fore, we take this method to wish all races, classes, and colors a happy New Year. May this be a sweeter and even nobler year than ever before. May God with his mercy smile upon all of our subscribers, and may this be the happiest and merriest New Year you have ever experienced. Program To be rendered Monday evening Jan. 7th 1919, at the First Baptist church, celebrating the Pearl Wedding of the Pastor and wife. 7:30, Piano Voluntaire Miss Margie Tandy Prayer; Rev. E. S. B. McCrary Solo, Mrs. Adelaide McCrary Reading Mrs. J. E. Cowper Solo, Mrs. Amanda Kimball Tom Thumb Wedding. Bride—Spelina Athene Urquhart Groom Laucelot Renfro Minister, Lawrence Bnchanan Solo Mrs. Margie Jones Marriage of Rev. Wm. Moody and Mrs. Mollie Moody Rev J. B. McCrary Officiating Cake and cream will be served to each person present, Offertory. t Mrs. Bessie M. Cork, Chairman of Committee. Services Sunday at the Unity Baptist Church; you are invited to attend. --- MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHEKE THEY MAY." NICOLAS 3 UNCLE SAM MUST FINISH HIS TASK OF FEEDING THE STARVING It is our duty to feed Europe's starving millions. Thus we will crush bolshevism, the offspring of hunger. The American people were not too proud to fight—nor are they too proud to save food, so a famine-stricken A Christmas Dinner T was on Friday afternoon Dec. 27, that the family assembled around the table of Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Crippens, to a delightful Xmas dinner. All present enjoyed a pleasant afternoon Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J. B. McCrary, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Urquhart, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCrary, Mrs. Leah Reed Mrs. R. L. Sims, and nephew. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Long, Rev. Edgar S. McCrary, Mrs. Norsis Lowery, Mrs. Ruth Donlou, of Brookport South Donlou, of Brookport Mrs. R L Sims, Reporter Card of Thanks We, the undersigned take this method to express our sincere thanks to our dear friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the last illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. Harriett Barnes. May heaven's blessings fall upon you, and may shunshine and happiness be in your pathway during the new year is our prayer Children Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Barnes. Mrs. Annie Cole Mrs. Emma Lew's Miss Gussie Barnes Obituary John C. Brown, was born in Canton, Trigg County, Ky., of the parents of James and Millie Brown, July, 12, 1882 and moved to this city with his parents where he was reared. He attended the public schools here and for many years was a member of the S. S. of the African Baptist Church, during the time when Rev. J. B. McCrary, was the Supt., and, Mrs. M. J. McCrary, was his first teacher. He was a good and obedient boy, apt in his studies, possessing fine talents and world may be fed. LIVE SIMPLY—WASTE NOTHING. United States Food Administration, Illinois Educational Division, Chicago. qualities during the time he remained in School and was loved and respected by his teacher and Supt., and all who knew him. But later on he left the S. S. and church as many good boys and girls have done and was led away from his early training by the enticing evils of life, yet with all of that John had some noble traits of life in him. He died at the home of his parents on W. 6th, St., Dec. 19, 1918 at 8:50 p. m. Aged 36 yrs 5 mo. 7 days. He was married to Miss Emma Holland, Dec. 24, 1907 and to this union three children were born. He took ill about two years ago but he bore his sickness with fortitude until the end came to take him out of his sufferings. On Dec. 4th, after Rev. J. B. McCrary, had a talk with and told him what to do in order to be saved and assured him Jesus would hear him and Revs. Moody and Berry Thomas had visited his bed side and offered prayer, he professed a hope in Christ and was reconciled to die. He said he loved everybody and was not afraid to die. On the night of death he called his father to his bed to pray his last prayer with him and when his mother came into the room he told her to call his brother to sit him on the side of the bed so he could lay his head in mama's lap for the last time and said for all to meet him in heaven. He leaves a mother, father, sister, brother, wife, three children, neice, nephew and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Gone but not forgotten. Peace to his ashes. Money Long in Use. Hindus for centuries have used new honey as a laxative and old honey as an astringent. Aborigines of Peru offered honey to the sun. Greeks still mix it with milk of water and use it as a libation to the dead. In one section of India milk and honey are handed to all bridegrooms as they arrive at the door of the bride's father, and in ancient Egypt honey was long a chief ingredient of embalming fluid. Dr. Nelson, City Assistant Dies Sunday Dr. W. H. Nelson, assistant city physician of Paducah, Ky., and a widely known Negro, died at his home, 708 South Seventh street, Sunday, of a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Lexington, Ky., and came to Paducah, 22 years ago. He was a graduate of Howard Medical College, Howard University, Washington, D. C. He enjoyed an extensive practice and was well liked. He was twice appointed city physician's assistant. Dr. Nelson was the father of Lieut William Stuart Nelson, with the American forces in France. The deceased was active in the affairs of those of his race. The body was removed to the Watkins undertaking establishment and will probably be shipped to Lexington Wednesday for the funeral and burial.—Paducah Sun. Burned to Death Xmas Day Christmas afternoon, the infant child of Mr and Mrs. Berry Woods, was burned so badly that death followed a few days latter. The mother and father had gone out after some wood, leaving the child in the house alone, but before they could return the house had nearly burned to the ground. Mr. Woods resented the child, but in order to do so, he had to risk his own life, and he is now in a critical condition with slight chances for recovery. The sad affair occurred on Will Rush's farm near Brookport, We extend sympathy. Want Investigation of Treatment of Soldiers Washington, Jan. 2. The house military affairs committee tomorrow will hold a session to probe the charge by Representative Roy-Johnson, the soldier-congressman of South Dakota, that wounded soldiers returning to this country were ill treated aboard ship and after landing. Going Out of Business The Style Shop, owned and operated by Mr. Casper Krebs of the Krebs Clothing and Dry Goods Co., starts to today Friday a sale. This is done because of his rapid growing business st the Dry Goods Department. He is giving bargains at the lowest price. You will do well to see his prices and visit his store The Gazette has found the Style Shop and Krebs Clothing Co., fair people to do business with. DEWMAINE Mrs. Novella Corneal Away to Rest. The writer was called over the phone on the 14th of Dec. to assist in the funeral service of the deceased, the wife of P. T. Corneal. The funeral was attended by Moderator, Dr. W. P. washington and the writer. Dr. G. W. Dorsey, who was in the city to attend the funeral of the son of Elder W. H. Carier, in the morning of the same day offered prayer. The obituaries were read by Mrs. L. M. Phillips. Mrs. Honeycutt and a numbr of other prominent citizens were present. The Central church was taxed to the limit with a vast crowd on the outside. Mrs. Corneal departed this life Dec. 13th at the age of 51. She was the sister of Mrs. E. M. Long and an honor member of the Central Baptist church and was faithful in the cause of the Master She was highly respected by both white and colord. Drs. Washington, Dorsey and the writer attended the funeral of the son of Eld. W. H. Carter. It was a large and impressive affair. The Second Baptist church was filled to overflow. Respectfully, C: C. Phillips. Died Aaron Lucas Blackwell, was born in Centreville, Ten., March, 3, 1897 and departed this life Sunday Dec. 15, 1918. He was united in marriage to Miss Flora Hodge, July, 19, 1917 and to this union one child was born. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and of Abraham Lodge No. 8, Nashville, Tennessee. He is survived by a mother, wife, daughter, grandmother and a host of relatives to mourn his loss. Peace to his obsolete. Revival Starts Sunday Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. the revival at the, Free Baptist church will begin. Rev, Edgar McCrary will conduct the meeting. At the morning service he will preach, lay plans and give instructions to the church. 3:00 p.m. Rev. Wm. Moody, pastor of the First Baptist church will preach. 7:30 Rev. McCrary, will again preach. The ministers of the city are requested to come and take an active part. Sinners are urged to be present at each worship. Died Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRAY, EDITOR FRIDAY JAN. 3, 1919. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. A. 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We can furnish you with a single column cut for card or newspaper work for $2.00 Just send your photo, and check or Post Office order for $2.00 and will do the rest. A Post Card Photograph of yourself will do. We intend to get out a Xmas edition of the Gazette, if we get enough encouragement. We would like to have a short biography of every prominent minister together with their photo. We make reasonable rates for printing same. We would like to have cuts of churches' residences, the owners of same. Write for terms, and send in your manuscript. The Gazette is the largest and newsiest negro paper in Southern Illinois. Subscribe For The Gazette ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Ira Buchanan returned to East St. Louis. Monday alter attending the funeral of John Brown, the nephew of the former, Mrs. Lue Blythe of Md. City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Elza Campbell.. Attend the revival at the Free Baptist church nevt week. Strong sermons will be delivered. Services begin Sunday morning, and Rev. Edgar McCrary, will preach at 11:00 o'clock. Everybody invited to these services. T. A. Urquhart who has been employed at the I. C. shops, in Paducah, Ky., for more than 10 years will spend a few weeks with his family. Miss Gertrude Woods, of Paducah, Ky., and brother, Mr. Givens, and Mrs. Patterson of Gary, Ind., were in the city Thursday and took dinner with Mrs. Leah Reec. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Phillips arrived in this city to spend Xmas at home with relatives and friends M. Phillips, is a barber of Mattoon, and Mrs. Phillips, is a primary teacher of Centralia. They returned to resume their work. He paid the Gazette office a glowing tribute while in our office. Ben Maxwell, and family and Mrs. Ruth Donlow, of Brookport, spent Xmas with their parents. Mr. and Mrs' G. W. Long. Misses Nellie c. and Lucinda Hodge of Chicago, and Gary, Ind., arrived in the city last week. Mrs. Rosa Payne of Decatur, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vercie Shannon. Mrs. Mabel Shannon who visited in Chicago, several months, returned home lasi week to spend the winter. Mrs. Edith Darnell, was a Paducah shopper. Mesdames Minnie Albritton, and Ollie Upshaw, are at home from Cairo, visiting relatives and friends. Thos. Goodlow who is working in Chicago is at home visiting his mother. Mrs. Queeny Goodlow. Mrs. Desma Whitman,, and son, Lawrence of St. Louis, Mo., are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thos Roberts, the former's parents. Orthel Roberts of St. Louis, Mo., spent the holidays with his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrsr Thos. Roberts. Geore L. B. McCrary, Motor driver Co. 11, Section B. U. S A., who was stationed for several months at Camp Greenleaf, Chick amauga Park, and Fort Oglethope, Ga., has been honorably discharged from service, and arrived home Xmas Eve, to spend Yuletide with his parents and relatives. He was accompanied by his wife from Chicago. Private Lester McCauley, who has been stationed at Camp Grant Rockford, has been honorably discharged from service. He is the guest of his parents, Rev. and Mr. M. S. McCauley. Hayes of Carbondale, spent the holidays in the city. Prof. Larry Rodgers of Paducah. Ky., visited his wife Sunday. Mrs. Maymie Upshaw of Rockford, spent the holidays with her husband's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Upshaw. Chas. H. Griggs, who is emplayed in Gary Ind., spent Xmas with his family. He left Monday p. m. Mrs. Anna Porter, formerly of this city, but now of Gary, Ind, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. (Bud) Barnard. Mrs. Ora Cork and son Willow of Lovejoy, spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston. J. B. Davy who has been employed in East St. Louis, is at home with his family. Mrs. Laura Bradly, and daughter Mrs. Blossom Bradley, of Joppa, were Xmas shoppers in this city. Otto Steele, and sons, Thomas and Willis of New Bronfield, were in the city Xmas shopping. They paid this office a pleasant call. Mrs Morna Givens and niece Libbie Martin of St. Louis Mo., are in the city visiting their parents and grand-parents respectively, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Campbell. John Jenkings of East St Louis spent a few days in the city with his aged mother, Mrs. Francis Jenikngs. He paid this office a pleasant call BROWNFIELD Mr. W. N. Alsup, and family are recovering from the ftue. Mrs. Walter Manner is visting her daughter, Mrs. Emma Sumner of Carbondale. Mrs. O. O. Steele is expecting her brother from New Buffalo Michigan to spend the New Years day with her. J. H. Alsup has been confined to his bed for over three weeks but is better at this writing. John Newbern, a soldier has returned home being honorably discharged. Mrs. James Scott, is able to be our again after being on the sick list for a few days. Grand-ma Achie Miller of Glendale, age 75 is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Colver. Otto Steele. DUQUO1N St. Paul Baptist church of this city has been closed for nearly two months on the account of the flue. Sunday was the first time we have had church. We have no pastor, Rev. Banner, has charge of our church for a while. He preached a good sermon at 11:00 and two of our old members came back to the church, and at 7:30 Rev. D. Fox. delivered a strong sermon and three of the old members came back to the church, so we can praise the Lord and say our church is moving along and we are praying for our church to get back to the old land mark where she once stood and hold up her banner for God. Yours in Christ. Sallie Jones. Sparta The S. S was opened at the visual hour, after the lesson was taught it was revived by brother R. Wilson, Supt. of the A. M. E. E. School. The soliciting committee for Xmas program made its report Brother Albert Williams turned in to the treasury $8.15 Wm. Macklin 3.00 Public collection to S. S. 1.00 Other monies 2.85 Total amount received $15.00 At 11:00 Rev. P. B. French, preached a spiritual sermon, Subject; Joy, Luke 2:16. At 7:00 he preached a another good sermon text, Luke 6:13. Miss Nancy Hermon is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Mattie Ross was indisposed last week. Wm. Macklin left for Brownville, Tenn.. to visit a few days with his mother. A. J. GIBBONS UNDERTAKER Licensed Embalmer No. 1778 PRICES MODERATE Furniture Store Adjoining Court Hourse Yard METROPOLIS.....ILLINOIS Holiday Socials and Dinners. In honor of George L. B. McCrary, Rev. and Mrs. Edgar McCrary, entertained a number of the family at their home with dinner Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26th. Mrs. L. B. Duke and daughters entertained friends at goose dinner Xmas day. The Xmas tree was a delightful event. Tokens of rememberance were distributed to all present; a most enjoyable after noon was witnessed. 000000000 Mrs. T. A. Urquhart, entertained her husband, son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. B. McCrary, at dinner Wednesday Dec. 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxwell, of Brookport, entertained a large number of the family from Metropolis, and Brookport, for dinner Sunday. They indeed knew how to entertain their guest. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. A Now Year's dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ike Moore, of Brookport, in honor of friends of this city and their home city. The gobbler gobbled and the rooster crowed. We wish them many more happy New Years and trust we may be present. Mrs. V. E. Shannon, entertained a number of friends at dinner Friday in honor of her daughters Mesdames Rosa Payne and Mabel Shannon. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. Total amount collected $19.11 Dec. 29th, J. J. Taylor, acted Supt. in the absence of Wm. Macklin. After the lesson was taught Brother John Nance review ed the school. At 11:00 Rev. P. B. French, preached another strong sermon from Col. 1:5 and at 7:00 he again spoke from Heb 4:7. The Carnation club will meet at the home of Mrs. Malinda Foster, Monday evening. The collection for the day was $8.05 John Nance, wife and little daughter, of Humboltd, Tenn., are visiting his brothers, Will and Mose Nance of this place for a few days. Clarence Williams, and wife of Moline, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ownens. Lewis Exume spent a few days in Murphysboro, this week. J. J. Taylor. Our voluntary food-saving not only saved the Allies and made vital contribution to the winning of the war, but saved to ourselves in administration expenses the outlay out of our own pockets that any effective system of rationing would have extracted. It would have cost us about $45,000,000 to have policed ourselves as against the 2 cents per capita for co-operating. By saving and sharing America kept the world together during the war crisis. By saving and sharing America will help to bring the healing of nations. America's food Saving saves starving people Mesdames Lillie, Fossie and Odie Buchanan, entertained a number of their friends Friday evening Dec. 27th, at the home of the former on W. 10th, st. Games and music was the feature of the evening. 000000000 Mrs. Bessie Cork, and Odes Renfro, entertained in honor of their birthday anniversary, Wednesday eve. Dec. 25, at the beautiful home of Mrs. Cork on W. 12. A number of friends were present. Games and music prevailed. 000000000 Mrs. L. B. Duke, entertained a number of young men and ladies in honor of her daughter, Miss Margie Tandy, at their home. Miss Tandy is a Senior and will graduate with honors from Dunbar High School, June, 1919. She is the efficient organist of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Duke entertained Thursday eve. Dec. 26th 000000000 Mrs Senia Overby, at her home on W. 8th, st. entertained a large percent of her family Wednesday Dec. 25th. Every-one a delightful afternoon. 000000000 Mrs. Nancy Crippens, entertained her family at dinner, Friday Dec. 27th, at her home on W. 9th st. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. ALLIES ARE FED BY SELF DENIAL Exports from this country since it entered the war have kept starvation from Allied Europe and have maintained the health and strength of those who have been bearing the brunt of our battles, so that they could hold out to victory. Now that hostilities have ceased we must assume the added burden of keeping starvation from increasing its toll upon the millions who have been liberated from the Prussian yoke. Famine would undo the work which has been accomplished in freeing the world for democracy. No stable government can be established and maintained by a nation harassed by hunger. A starving people turns to rioting and anarchy. Food has given strength and courage to the nations fighting for democracy; it must now give the nations strength and tranquility to re-establish themselves in freedom and democracy. Without our help it would have been absolutely impossible for the Allies to maintain a living ration. Since our entry into the war we have been contributing largely to the support of one hundred and twenty million people whose normal food supplies have been cut off, whose production has fallen almost to the vanishing point, whose fields have been devastated by Germany. The food exported from the United States in the past year has been sufficient to supply the complete ration of twenty-two million people. It is hard to grasp the magnitude and significance of the assistance which has been lent the Allies by the patriotic, voluntary service of the American people. The food we sent abroad last year would have been sufficient to feed one-fifth of our population. And this was done in spite of the fact that we entered the year with short crops. Our surplus was practically nothing. An overwhelming proportion of the food that left this country last year was saved out of the normal home consumption of our own people. Mrs. Nancy Brooks, of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Assecia- tion of Illinois. b Commission. Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 27, 1917 To the Women's Educational and Missionary Circles of the Missionary Baptist Churches of the State of Illinois, Greeting: This is to certify that Sister Nancy Brooks of Dewmaine, Ill., is duly appointed to organize and install Missionary circles wherever needed, revive those that are inactive, and solicit membership and solicit membership and money for the State Work and report the same to the executive board quarterly. Each church visited is requested to pay the travelling expenses. We pray you may give her due consideration, as we are soliciting the membership of every regular Missionary Baptist church and society to join us and make the State work what it should be. Yours for Christ, Bettie Wilkerson, Pres. Coulterville, Ill. M. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec. Colp, Ill. Remove Impurities from your body as you would dirt from your home. Constipation is the cause of much disease. Keep your system clean by using Dr.Miles Liver Pills Highly recommended for Torpid Liver, Biliousness, Constipation and Indigestion. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Invention of Cut Glass Pressed glass was invented by an amble carpenter of Sandwich, Mass., but in the primitive state of affairs it profited him little. More than 200 years ago a Bohemian glass-maker conceived the idea of making cut glass. This idea was destined to revolutionize the entire glass industry of the world. The inventor began by making the walls of the article of which he was working thicker; the as was wont so that he might cut the glass with a sharp knife into figure in be chose. THE ECONOMY EVENT OF UNLIMITED ADVANTAGES Shoes for the Whole Family at Less than Cost No Goods sent out on Approval or Charged during this sale THE EC Sale Closing Business Bargains Clark's O.N.T. Thread, 6 spools ..25c Brass Pins, regular 10c paper, Sale Price, each ..... 5c Pearl Buttons, regular 10c a card, Sale Price ..... 5c Children's Small Size Hose, regular price 25c, Sale Price ..... 13c Ladies' Handkerchiefs, regular price 10c, Sale Price, ..... 5c Ladies' Hose, black and white, regular price 25c, Sale Price ..... 19c Ladies' Hose, black and white, regular price 50c, Sale Price ..... 44c Huck Towels, regular price 25c, Sale Price, each ..... 19c Wash Rags, regular price 10c, Sale Price, each ..... 5c Ladies' Pants, regular price 50c, Sale Price, each ..... 39c ODDS AND ENDS- Union Suits, regular price 50c, Sale Price ..... 44c Sweaters, regular price $1.00, Sale Price ..... 63c Sweaters, regular price $1.50. and $2.00, Sale Price ..... 98c Sweaters, regular price $2.50 and $3.00, Sale Price ..... $1.10 Hope Muslin, Sale Price ..... 24c Bleached Muslin, Sale Price ..... 22½c Outing Flannels, Sale Price ..... 27c Percales, yd wide, Sale Price ..... 32c Khaki Yarn, regular price $1.00 a skein, Sale Price ..... 83c Gingham Dresses for children, regular price 75c and $1.00 Sale Price ..... 63c Children's Scarf Sets, 50c values Sale Price ..... 39c Children's Sweaters, $1.50 values Sale Price ..... 63c LADIES' SKIRTS Regular $2.00 value, Sale Price $1.45 Regular $4.00 value, Sale Price $2.95 Regular $6.50 value, Sale Price $4.95 WOMEN'S SUITS All New, This Season's Goods $12.45 EVENT OF UNLIMITED A Che Style Shop ING OUT BUSIN Che Style Shop CLOSING OUT BUSINESS Unparalled and Unprecedented opportunity Supreme for the Women of Metro, vicinity now at hand. Beginning Friday Monday 3, and continuing daily until every item of stock is disposed of, we shall offer bargains at as as will quickly close out the stock. Store close day and Thursday to mark down prices. There hundreds of opportunity-values, which are from every standpoint of sterling worth and remnants advantages. The substantial character of arise assembled with expert judgment during overcoming obstacles which many foundable in the face of unprecedented war condition to every high standard of reliability which has learned to associate with "Krebs" offering possible for women of discernment to partici- equaled Quality Event with Closing Out Price Advantages privelege of selection from the entire stock of without reservation of a single item. Undergarments; Accessories, Shoes, Piece Ge Staples and Notions in slaughter of prices on new seasonable and staple goods. THE opportunity Supreme for the Women of Metropolis and vicinity now at hand. Beginning Friday Morning, January 3, and continuing daily until every item of this splendid stock is disposed of, we shall offer bargains at such low prices as will quickly close out the stock. Store closed Wednesday and Thursday to mark down prices. There are hundreds of opportunity-values, which are important from every standpoint of sterling worth and remarkable savings advantages. The substantial character of the merchandise assembled with expert judgment during the past season-overcoming obstacles which many found insurmountable in the face of unprecedented war conditions; adhering to every high standard of reliability which our clientele has learned to associate with "Krebs" offerings makes it possible for women of discernment to participate in this unequaled with the privilege of selection from the entire stock of merchandise, without reservation of a single item. Apparel, Undergarments; Accessories, Shoes, Piece Goods, Staples and Notions Now is the Time to Buy! WOMEN'S DRESSES Tailored, Best Cloths $12.95 values up to $18.00 WOMEN'S COATS Cloths and Plushes, Some Fur Trim $12.45 for values up to $18.00 Sale ClosingBusiness Bargains HOUSE DRESSES— Regular $2.00 value, Sale Price $1.45 Regular $3.00 value, Sale Price $1.95 CHILDREN'S COATS Regular $3.50 values Sale Price. $2.95 Regular $5.00 values Sale Price. $3.95 Regular $6.00 values Stle Price. $4.95 Regular $8.00 values Sale Price. $6.95 Regular $9.00 values Sale Price. $7.95 Regular $10.00 val. Sale Price. $8.45 Regular $12.00 val. Sale Price. $10.45 MEN'S WEAR The Peace Table and After 8 The Rishi ot Russia Peeves ee ~ Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago.) Russia, that great enigma of the war, likewise presents probably the greatest of the pesce problems, Is the Russian experiment In self- government a failure? Have the ae- tions of the Russian people proven that the principle of self-determinn- tion cannot safely be applied? Should Russia be coerced or helped back into ‘® position where she can again become ‘one of the greatest in the family of nations, or should she be split up Into numerous independent. states? AN of these are questions which, ‘considering the insufficient informa- tion at hand on which to base our con- clusions, permit of wide differences of ‘opinion, But one thing ts certain RUSSIA MUST NOT REMAIN UN; DER THE CONTROL OF GERMANY IN A POLITICAL, MILITARY OR ECONOMIC SENSE. . Germans Strong In Russia. ‘The word “remain” is used advised- ly. The greater part of Russia was, at the time the war came to its dra- anatic close, under the heel of Ger- many. Whole districts, such as Fin- Jand, the Baltic provinces, Itnsslan Poland and the Ukraine were under di. rect German control. German and Austrian prisoners of war were fight: Ang against the allies and the Czecho- Slovaks in Siberia, | The armistice terms which the Ger- mans were forced to sign provided that the treaty of Brest-Litorsk and the supplementary treaties by which Bussin was despoiled should be abro- gated. They likewise originally pro- ‘vided that all. invaded territory on the east front,as well as that on the west should be evacuated within 14 days. ‘This was the first provision of the armistice terms nt which the Ger- man delegates protested. ‘They asked for more time and. they got It. The armistice as fually signed provided that the east front territory should be 2¥acuation at some Indefinite time to de decided on Jater by the allies, Want to Keep Control. ‘The -significance. of this may be merely that the disorder In Tussin was 50 great that the allies thought Ger- man control for a time wag better than none. Again it Is possihle—eren highly probable—rhat the German del- egates hoped by this ineans to let Ger- man occupation drag on into the pe riod of peace. negotiations, thinking thereby. to, retain something of what they have gained from Russia, Knowing as we do that Germany depeud upon -outside territory oe materials and markets for her manufactured wares. we may well look with suxpicion on delay In the evacua- tion of the Russian provinces, If they néed policing the allies should) pros Seed to police themnt the earliest pos- sible moment—and police them with- out any German assistance, What the Germans Held. In the summer of 1938. when the German armies were thundering on toward Paris and the kaiser and bis Austrian ally were counting on speedy. victory. the portigns .of the. former: Russian empire which had come under Gireet Tentonic control, with thelr area and populations, were? 7 Agee am Sq. Miles. Population. Finland ..........144,253 3,000,000 Esthonia ......... 7,718 | 800.000 Livonia .......... 18,180 1,500,000 Courtand 10,635 ‘750,000 Kovno ........... 15,687 -1/750,000 Russian Poland... 49,130 , 11,500,000 Ubrainia>.........163,248 26,500,000" Total ..........408,730 45,800,000 Bere was territory almost twice the size of the German empire and with considerably more than bialf Its pop- ulation, ripe for exploitation... It. pro- vided many of the resources which Germany lacked—timber, hides and ‘woo! trom Finland and the Baltic prov: Snees and minerals and grain from the Aisiriets farther south. It provided millions of people industrially far Jess advanced than those of Germany, who would have to exchange their raw products for German manufactured goods on Germany's terms, who could be denied polities) rights and forced to do the heavy work while the Ger- mans took the crea of the profits, Industrial Germany even under a so- cialist government will not give up such spoils nntess it I€ compelled to. Must Break German Grip, It is plnin therefore that the United States and her xssocintes not only should be most watehful that Germany gives up every shred of political eon: trot over these Russian lands, but thet she is not allowed fo build up a com- mereial control which will in the end amount to the same thing, Whatever the territorial settlement may be Rnssin and the states formed from the territory of what was Russia most be helped and guided for a tong the after the pence treaty Is signed. ‘This help and guidance eannot “be by Individual states without ing suspicion that self Interest te ‘the ipnl_ motive. A league of na- composed of the eivitized demo- states of the world, and backed by their united mititary police power, however, he in a position to fur: such help and goldance without Jentonsien. me the newly created states have fection the future may shaw ecetfory Geriiany wen the world ior wang rye pias de ainden eae NAT Sta aaa MUST INCREASE FOOD EXPORTS America Called on by End of War to Supply Added Millions, ECONOMY STILL NEEDED. Over Th ve ‘rime Pree War Shipments Required—Situation in Wheat and Fats Proves Government's Policy Sound, } :” | pe | With the guns in Europe silenced, | we nave now to consider a new world [ford situation, But there ean be no Jhope that the volume of our exports |ean be Hghtened to the slightest de- Jere with the cessation of hostilities | Millions, of people liberated from the |Prossian yoke are now depending upon us for the food which will keep them from starvation, | With food the United States made [Jt possible for the forces of democ- | Facy to hold out to victory. To Insure jdemocracy in the world, we must con- jtinue to live simply in order that we | may supply these liberated nations of | Europe with food, Hunger among « jpeople Inevitably “breeds anarchy, | American food must complete the work |of muking the world safe for demoe- racy, | Last year we sent 11,820,000 tons of fowl to Europe. For the present year, with only the European Allies to feed, we had originally pledged ourselves to & program that would have increased ‘our exports to 17,500,000 tons, Now, to feed the liberated nations, we will have to. export # total of not less than | 20,000,000 toas—practieally. the Ifimlt of loading eapacity at our ports, Ite- Viewing the world food situation, we find that some foods will be obtainable in. quantities sufficient to meet all | world needs under a regime of eco- |nomfeal consumption, On the other ‘hand, there will be marked world “shortages in some important commodi- | ties, | Return to Normal Bread Loaf. | With tlie “enlarged wheat crops which American farmers have grown, and the, supplies of Australia, the Ar gentine and other markets pow acces: sible to. shipping, there are bread grains enough to enable the nations to return to thelr normal wheat loaf, ‘provided we continue to mill flour at @ high percentage of extraction and “maintain economy in eating and the avoidance of wasie. In fats there will be a heavy short: age —ubout. 3,000,000,000. pounds — In cork products, dairy products and cegetable oils. While there will be a shortage @f about three million tons {i rich protein feeds for dairy ani- tnls,-there will be sufficient supplies o other feedsiufts to allow economical edhsumption, In the matter of beef, the world’s supplies are limited, to the eapacity of the axailable refrigerating ships, ‘The supplies of beef In Australia, the Ar- gentine and the United States are suf- ficlewt to lond these ships. ‘There will be a shortage In the iuwporting coun! tries, but we canuot hope to expand exports inaterially for the next months in view of the bottle neck in trans portation, We will have @ sufficient supply of sugar to allow norwal consumption in this country if the other nations re- twin their present short rations or in+ ereane them only slightly. For the countries of Europe, however, to In- ereuse their present rations to 9 ma- terial extent will necessitate our shar-, ing a part of our own supplies with them, Twenty Million Tons of Feed, Of the world total, North Amerlea, WHI furnish more than 60 per cent. ‘Te United States, including the West Indies, will be ealled upon to furnish 20,000,069 rons of food of all kinds as compared with our pre-war exports of avout. 6,000,000 tons, "While we will be able to change our program In many respects, even a ensual survey of the world supplies in comparison te world demands shows conclusively that Burope will know famine unjess the American people bring their howe consumptlon..down to the barest miniroum that will maine tain health and strength, ‘There are conditions of famine tn Burope that will be hevastiowt: power to remedy. ‘There aFe 40,000,000 peo- ple in North Rossin whom dere is mall chance of reaching with food this winter. ‘Their transportation. is demoralized in complete anarchy, and shortly many of their ports will be froven, even 3f internal transport could he rextized, To Preserve Civilization, At this moment, Germany las -not alone sneked the food- and animals from all those masses of people she has dominated and left starving, but she has left behind ler a total wreek- age of social institutions, and this imnss of people ts now confronted with absolute anarchy. 3 If we value our own safety and the social organization of the world, if we value the preservation of civilization itself, we cannot permit growth of this cancer In the world's vitals. Famine js the mother of anarchy. From the Inability‘ot governments io secure food for thelr people grows revolution and chaos, From un ability ea a a ae. METKOPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL, F, R. Young. Complainant’s Solicitoa, |Prangcod Conctitutinn af) Publication Notiec. Stste of Iliaois, Massac County, s+ In the Circuit Court, January Term, A. D, 1919 McKinley Howacd, Ethel Howard, Eva Howard and Nettie Howard, by their pext fniend, Mary Howard, vs. Minnie Kelley, Mattie Lott, Ottaway Howard, Robert Howard, Grandison Howard, Fred Uoward, Charles. How- ard, as administrator De. bonis non, estate of Elias Howard, Beulah How- ard, Arthur Howard, Arlena Powell, Affidavit of non-residence of the Grandison Howa,d, impleaded with the above defendants having been filed in the Clerk's office of the Circuit court of said County, notice is therefore hereby given to the said non-resident defendant that the complainants filed their bill of complaint in said Court, on the Chancery side thereof, on the 25, day of September 1918 and that ‘thereupon a summons isqued out of said Court, wherein said suit is now pending returnable on the 2nd Monday day in the month of January, 1919 ‘next, as is by law required, Now, un- less you, the sind non-resident defend- ant above named Grandison Howard shsll personally be and appear before ‘said Circuit Court, on the firat day of ‘the next term thereof, to be bolden at ‘Metropolis, in and for the said County, ‘on the 2nd Monday of January next. ‘and plead, answer or,demiur to the said ‘complainant's bill of complaint,. the ‘same and the matters and things there- is charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered ‘against you according to the prayer of = bill. 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Page Four Proposed Constitution of the Baptist Minister's Alliance. eee —eeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEEe — EEE Va SS ‘OUR JOB; OFFICE + | | ti are prepared for High Grade | We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the print- ing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the ask- ing on that next job of yours. “Let Us Show You.” Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size pester. BOOK WORK A SPECIALTY We give courteous attention to all inquiries and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promply. Send us the next job please? s We do all kind of Job work Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards. f 23 GS GIS GED CO GED ¢ We, the Minister's of the Mt Olive and Kast Mt. Olive Paptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more one- ness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines Legislated by Je- sus Christ, and practiced by His Apostles, seeking by the word o! God to bring ourselves, and the churches as well, more into the unity of the Faith of Jesus Christ, do vow adopt the following Con. stitution, Article 1 Name. Sec. 1, This organization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois. Sec 2 Officers. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, Recercing See: retary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest ofthe body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body Article 2 Membership Sec.1. Thisorganization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers turnishirg ben ifid membership in any regular Missiomary Baptist. Church, to- gether with his good standing where he now pastors, or Where he last pastorec, or the church where he worship’s with whether he ever pastored or sot Article 3. Authority Sec.t. 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