La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 1918 Page: 4 of 8
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THE LAGRANGE JOURNAL, LAGRANGE, TEXAS
TO CANCEL THE DRAFT CALLS
FURTHER CALLS AND INDUC-
TIONS SUSPENDED
Men Not Yet Completed in Training
Returned to Civil Life
! UNITED WE!!
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
National Catholic War Council K. of C.
- Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
NOVEMBER SI-18,1918
“For The Boys Over Here and Over There.”
PEACE’S EFFECT ON LA6RAN6E &!!£.£
I church bells followed, the heavy steam
EARLY RECEIPT OF NEWS CAUS- whistles brought up the pause be-
Kl> Qri< K RESPONSE
tween the chimes, and people ran into
each other’s arms, hugged one an-
,, ,, „ , , ™. o, . other, shouted and wept for joy.
Glory be, the war had ended. W ith
ol Populace I the firm clasp of the right hand came
I the utterance, “Happy New Era!” At
Gladsome tidings were brought to | the home of some tears were shed,
LaGrangc at six o clock Monday morn-1 not tears of sorrow, but tears of real
ing, when from Houston came the j joy. At another the news so over-
whelmed the housewife that she pass-
ed into unconsciousness for a few mo-
ments.
The writer, experiencing a feeling
heretofore unknown, unable to join in
the revelrT gazed on the scene and
against the left slats felt the blood
pump beating its joyous thump, hap-
lly, the fire bell began to toll j py as any, warmed to the very full-
'd news, people, to whom the j cst extent, cheering loudly the march
message to Mayor Robson that the
war was over. Fully cognizant of the
fact that such news would cause a
"‘spontaneous combustion" he author-
ized the lids to he jerked olT and noti-
fied (V'lrjil station. The result can
hr imagined, far moie than we can
tell it hi print. Automatically, or
elect r
Mu
rmlv morning sleep seems to he a of the school children who, with flags
hat :t till out of their bunks and j unfurled and happy faces and shouts,
m:mv. believing that there was a fire, rejoiced to know that what America
haviiic. temporarily forgotten the j had hoped nnd prayed for, had come
possibility of the news being received to pass. The march of the school
so et>rlv. rushed to their garage,! children ended at the entrance to the
cranked the autos and then sped down | courthouse, east side, where short
the M eet. It was only u beginning; j talks were made. Rev. Matthews of-
tlu e’.i more to tell. ! fered a pathetic prayer nnd Mayor
Reason followed a jolting thought, j Robson spoke to the assembled folk,
nnd (hen came the gladsome cry, j principally directing his remarks to
“Pence! The war is over!” Like j the school children, calling their at-
th>. dropping of oil upon a burning | tention to what peace means, coming
brush the fever spread; little tots, at this time, and that they should all
clad in fur caps, cloaks and shawls, rejoice; that Fayette county was
and the older folks, the—ah well,
everybody began to take hold of the
bellows and make the welkin ring.
And why not? Who was there to
stop them? The war was over and
freedom was preserved, and why not
exercise that right? Breakfast? The
idea! Who wanted to waste time
eating? Besides, it was a bad idea
named after the Frenchman friend of
America—Marquies de LaFayette—
who fought with Washington and that
our little city after LaFayette’s home
in France. The bravery of our early
settlers, the Fayette county boys whe
fought against the Mexicans was cited
and the thought given expression that
German militarism was destroyed and
to eai when one is excited and then no longer a menace to the world. He
Washington, Nov. 11.—By order of
President Wilson, Provost Marshal
General Crowder today directed the
cancellation of all outstanding draft
calls, stopping the movement during
the next five days of 252,000 men and
setting aside all November calls for
over 300.000 men.
A small number of men in eastern
states commenced entraining at 6 a.m.
today for cantonments under the calls,
and the cancellation comes too late to
affect their status. They will be com
sidered as in the army until demobil-
ized.
Men not yet entrained whether spe-
cially inducted of assembled by gen-
eral call, for whom the day and hour
of service has been set by the draft
boards, will be' considered as honor-
ably discharged, and so paid.
Calls for the navy and marine corps
are not affected by the cancellation
and entrainments of, men for these
services will continue as ordered.
Draft boards will continue classifica-
tion of registrants of September 12.
Mr. Baker made his statement after
a conference which included the heads
of practically every important bureau
of the war department. He said more
comprehensive announcements con-
cerning the situation would be made
later.
“All that can be said now,” he said
“is that further calls and inductions
under the draft have been suspended,
and that so far as we can, those men
who have been called, but who have
not completely passed through the
camps will be turned back to civilian
life.”
Secretary Baker later announced
that as far as practical, all men who
were called, and who have not yet
completed their training will be im-
mediately turned back to civilian life,
o-o
Washington-, Nov. 11.—Secretary
Daniels today, announced that no im-
mediate step would be taken toward
demobilization of the naval forces of
the United States.
It was hinted at the navy depart-
ment that the United States, the
world’s richest? nation and the least
sufferer from the war of all the great
powers, might be called upon to do
the greatest share of navy police
work for enforcement of armistice
terms.
o-o
Austin, Texas, Nov. 11.—Governor
Hobby declares that the Texas draft
calls for November have been sus
pended. His statement issued today
says:
“The call for thirteen thousand Tex-
as boys to enter army training camps
this week is suspended and they will
have the opportunity of pursuing un-
interruptedly their usual pursuits.”
expressed the belief that the rejoicing
was. not confined to the allied nations
alone, but Germany as well. He was
loudly cheered.
Supt. Fleming of the public schools
asked all to join in singing “The Star
Spangled Banner,” after which he ad-
dressed the parents of the children
and then expressed the hope that with
the advent of peace they would assist
in making the schools successful, and
the scholars second to none in the
State. The singing of “America”
closed the morning’s program.
But in the meantime the jolly meth-
od of celebrating was conitnued.
Every available shot-gun and fire-arm
was brought into service, yet used
with discretion; gasoline was cheap,
autos decorated with bunting and Na-
tional flags, loaded with happy folks
armed with ox beAs and horns, and
every other noise-making device were
sent wheeling through the streets, and
then came an old darkey, astride a
gray quilting frame with flags raised,
shotting that the war was ended.
Thus it continued throughout the day;
business was suspended, it was almost
a penalty to attempt to be commercial.
P. A. King, the boot and shoemaker,
appeared upon the scene, with a large
placard on his breast which read,
“I have surrendered my crown. I am
now a plain shoemaker.” ' A maxim
which could be well applied to all
countries where kings are maintained.
Very symbolic, and standing in
plain view of all who passed the
Heintze-Speckels Company’s business
houses, was a pigeon in a large cage,
[UZJAME
"SORTERS fc ROASTC**
On cl am* iV
Start tkeDayRUjht
with a Cup or Two
of Luzianne-
T TAM-AND-EGGS and a cup
JUL of steaming, stimulating
Luzianne. What better start could
anybody have for the day’s work!
The sanitary, air-tight tin locks
the flavor in! Buy a can of
Luzianne today.
If you don’t agree it’s the best
hot beverage that ever passed your
lips, your grocer will give you back
what you paid for it, and ask no
questions. So, there.
THE SCHUHMACHER COMPANY
Exclusive Agents Fo^- This Territory
I; You’ll be Surprised!
Were you to count the number of homes,
and business houses in LaGrange where
other illuminants have been superseded
by our Electric Light system. We can
furnish you reliable service cheaply and
conveniently. Try the effect, you’ll be
delighted at the cleanliness and conven-
ience resulting. We carry motors for
your sewing machines, electric toasters,
percolaters, irons and fans. : :
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II J. H. Killough, Prop. |
j: Electric Light and Water Works :j
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Mr. McKinley’s letter
brings cheer to all who
may be sufferers as he
was. Read it:
"I can honestly say that I owe
tny life to Periina. After some of
the best doctors in the country
gave me up and told me I could
not live another month, Perunn
saved me. Travelling from town
to town, throughout the country
and having to go into all kinds
of badly heated stores and build-
ings, sometimes standing up for
hours at a time while plying my
trade as auctioneer, it is only
natural that I had colds fre-
quently i so when this would
occur I paid little attention to it,
until last December when I con-
tracted a severe case, which,
through neglect on my part
settled on my lungs. When al-
most too late, I began doctoring,
but. without nvull, until I heard
of Perunn. It cured met so I
cannot praise it too highly.”
with feathers of white, and allied na-
tions’ flags hung about. As a whole, j
the celebration will be long remember-
ed; the day was ideal, the sun seemed i
to shine brighter and the day dawned ,
with apparent sanction of the Su-
preme Ruler; it was cool enough to
be pleasant, and cloudless, the blue,
in the heavens appearing more fairer,
than ever artist’s pen could paint.'
And it was for the purpose of cele- \
brating a great, glorious end to a
horrible war.
It
Cured
Me
l.
Mr. Sumiirl McKinley, 3507 E.
12tli St., Kansas City, Mo., Mem-
ber of the Society of XJ. S. Jewelry
Auctioneers.
Sold Everywhere.
Tablet or Liquid Kurin
CLIP THIS AND PIN
ON WIFE’S DRESSER
Cincinnati man tells how to shrivel
up corns or calluses so they
lift off with fingers.
Sleep and Rest
One of the most common causes of
insomnia and restlessness is indiges-
tion. Take one of Chamberlain’s
Tablets immediately after supper and
see if you do not rest better and sleep
better. They only cost a quarter.
J. Meyenberg, druggist.—Adv.
Your next visit to Houston will be
incomplete unless you visit W. C.
Munn Co.’s Mammoth Sttfte.—Adv.
Ouch !?!?!! This kind of rough
talk will he heard less here in town if
people troubled with corns will follow
the simple advice of this Cincinnati
authority, who claims that a few drops
of a drug called freezone when applied
to a tender, aching corn or hardened cal-
lus stops soreness at once, and soon the
corn or callus dries up hud lifts right
off without pain.
He says freezone dries immediately
and never inflames or even irritates the
surrounding skin. A small bottle of
freezone will cost very little at any
drug store, but will positively remove
every hard or soft corn or callus from
sne’s feet. Millions of American women
will welcome this announcement since
the inauguration of the high heels. If
tour druggist doesn’t have freezone tell
him to order a small bottle for you.
—Pay The President—
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La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 1918, newspaper, November 14, 1918; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth998572/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.