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Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

The ROckcastle Fiscal court
and many of Our citizens, i
automobiles, vehicles rigs horse
back and afoot, are attendin;
the meetings of the friends q
the Boone-Dixie Highways a
Berea' and Richmond today
Large delegations will be presen
from Cincinnati, Covington, VIII
Jamestown, Georgetown, Lexing
ton, Madison County, Mt.Vel
non, London. Corbin. Barbours
vile, Pineville, Miidles boro
Cumberland Gap and Knoxville
One of the chief questions to b,
brought before the meeting is tn,
cation OF :he highway between
Laurel and Rockcastle county AM
the manner of raising finance.
for finishing the same.
Cincinnati and all cities nort]
of Berea send their delegates i,
automobiles There will be sev
eral hundred machines in line.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18
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W IStlcI VIZ iu'NS - W dS uP iioh'
Lebanon Junction.
Louis Cooper was in London
NJ, nday has trading
Mr. ard Mrs. j Fish were in
Cincinnati tins week.
Mrs. Walter Robins Is with
relatives here for w days
Mrs W. B. Reinke spent a
pOr ION of the week in Louis, lille.
Nj ses Hope and Dot Morgan,
of East 6erustadt spent Sunday
here.
K L Eppersnn an oil man was
In from "a in, hester during the
week.
u G. Baker >pen a p 'rtiOn ot
III week in Louisville bu IN:
gods
{. z Rice Sr, and pr"y
mo c. ed up from Livlngst IN Weu
nesday
Mrs Tip Taugfo d. who is in a
L'.uisviI = hosp I'll. continues /
impr"Ne
NIss Lula Nc o. is vi>itIn
be- sister, Mrs Ina st Clair
LeNi gon.
Ars iMaranda Phil Ups. of VII
die his tten very seriously sic
for rhe past week
Joe Noe and Jack Lawren
ha rrcei ei the deg ee of th'
order OF lion tanners "
{. H Firth, Prof Pllkentp
J R Cas- and Fullen Franc Sc
We're up from Brodue d Wed
ne sday.
G.. J. Supple and John Eversol
of London, passed thru he'
Wednesday enroute home with
new Jeffry car
Judge M Ballard vas n
F .nkfort first of the week look
ng aft r reducr on of Roc castl
asseSsm5 n raise
Mrs. Walter Miller has be q
with her aunt. Mrs. Maranu
Fh lip, who is We y sell pusly II
for the past week
Jamie Thompson, who has be-
in New York and 9th Easter
cities for the past year, relurne
home last night.
Mrs T. (. O'Mara and brigh
little sons are with her patenl
Or and Mrs. A G Lowell for
few weeks visit
Mrs G. H. White will leave fol
Mt armeI, Iii. this afternoon t.
spend a few days with Mr.. White
She viii spend the summer in Nj
Vernon.
Chas Z. Davis returned from
Winch, ster last 1ight to live an,
die in Mt Vernon. Charley say.
II his Inquirl"g friends that b.
is together soul and bod, aS gooC
as when he left, but mighty gla
to be back home.
Miss Bern ce Landrum, whC
is teaching in Arizona, left Tue
son on Tuesday for a visit to Mt
Vernon home folks She shoulc
arrive tonight or tomorrow. Dis
tance 23l8 miles with only tw,
changes, one at New Orleans AM
the other at Louisville.
Misses LOuana Whitehead anC
Ruth Landrum will 60 to Louis
vile Saturday morning to NEE
Miss Miss Rernice Landrum, ,wh
has been in Arizona the past sev
enteen months. teaching anon,
the Indians. They will retur
the first of next week. Mis-
Landrum will return to Arizon
after a short vacation with he
PAR .nts.
John z. Landrum will leav
for the navy shortly after hi
sister arrives.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Fresh meats aud and vegeta
bles, coming daily at DRUM.
MOND'S.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Some fifty tourist have passed
thru this place within last six
weeks in autos.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

county court SlefK .. +. bow
nan has received notice from the
,at. department that only nine
out of the thitty-ive sheep claims
allowed would be paid. The
-eason for refusing to pay these
claims is due to the delay in ap
)raising the sheep. The law
says the sheep shall be apprais
I'd the same day they are killed
Those who have been refuse.
pay in this case, waited all the
way from a week to a m NTH to
go before the proper officer. with
the required number of witnesses
20 make out appraisment. The
state officials have taken a
very rigid stand al! over the state
for the reason that in the past
many sheep we're paid for that
we're never seen by dog. The fol.
lowing is list of those whose
claims will be pail. Those who
had sheep claims, whose names
do not appear in this list will be
refused payment because of the
irregularity in filing apprais
ment The list and number of
sheep is ds follows: Jerry Giif.
fin 2. ]. M adams 1, r E. AL
bright 1. w. a. Chasteen~r, VIC.
Dowell I, D Cummins /, Jas. Pen
nington l, j F. Jennings 2.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Mt Vernon has three mills
for grinding corn. None for
wheat. Gasoline power is used
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

When you purchase canned
goods, drnt fail to get the q H
rand, put up by our home can,
ling clubs. These products are
ir>t class In every respect. You
hen get the best and lend en-
'ouragement and assistance to
local enterprise. On sale at
,rOcery stores
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Horse and mule feed and hog
meal is cheaper than corn, bet.
ter for stock. at DR,JMMOND'S.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

The Or ,ded schonl chappef wa S
'xed to its tull seating capacity
lst evening to witness the pri
lary and grade pupils. There
las never been an exercise given
~ the school that was more
thoroughly enjoyed than the one
III last evening. See schedule
lsewhere in this issue for the
'alance of the program.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Several of our pretty girls are
becomming expert auto drivers
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

.WANTED:-All the produce you
have, eggs and chickens i'll par
tivular. Will pay highest prices
in cash.
w. A. MCKENZIE.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Mrs Christine Bradley South,
laughter of ex- Governor Bradley,
was one of the speakers in the
m 'etlng of the Mississippi Val
Y iuffragist AS Dciation at Col
INDUS, Ohio, last week.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

There is one patriotic thing We
an al do. That is to buy al
ONE and keep our mo ley in Cir
ulation at home as much as pos
be And the local dealer car
Amonstratz his own patriotism
keeping his price down as
inch a. possible Every little
clips. both ways
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Eat salt fish 10 cts per pound
Get them at DRUMMONDS.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

The Rev. George S. Watson
will arrive this afternoon for the
Commencement exercises of
Langdon Memorial. He will
preach the Baccalaureate sermon
at Presbyterian Church Sunday
at 8 P. Nj.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

The ROckCaste Patriotic
League is in receipt of congrat
ulatory letters from Governor
Stanley, Senator Beokham and
others complimenting the men,
bers of the league for the good
work being done, Rockcastle
was the first county to Orgapize.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

New silk waist patterns at
DRUMMOND'S store.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

T m Nicrley suggest thatRock
. -stle 40 candiiates join in and
urchase a tent and pursue their
: vass jointly. 1t would SAFE
le farm rs time and ,he aggre.
rinn could live on ground hog
nd greens, thereby cutting down
KID SoS.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Indications are that congress
g ing to give It's consent to
pl Roosevelt to take an expedi
lpnarv fo ce 10 the trenches in
rance Every body except Con
reSs have gwen their consent
Dme time ago firmly believing j.,
e proper thing.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Remember the flag raising al
Court House June End.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Roofing is ,heaper now. Two
grades at DRUMMOND's
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Mr.. John Hamlin, age 81 died
ather suddenly at his home al
daretburg Monday. ,
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

A. H. Hamlin shipped last Fri
lay to c. B. Shafer of Lexington
'ossibly the best Jersey COW ever
the county. Mr.. Hamlin
ought the COW from Judge En-
Gle of Mckee for which he paid
81.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Mrs Charley Adams, died at
Ter home at Sparks Quarry Sat
lrday. after an illness lasting a
ear. The deceased had dropsy
Ogether with other trouble.
he was daughter of Mr.. ano
rs w M. Arnold and beside,
er parents leaves a hus band and
'even small children. The burial
,ook place at the Adams bury
ng ground near Cove station.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

The ROckcastle Fiscal Court
in session here Monday appro
priated money to buy a large
United States flag to be placed
on a staff of the cupOlO of the
Court House. This flag will be
the same size as the one raised
by the Juniors at the Graded
High School building last
Saturday and VIII be raised Sat
lay June 2nd, about 2 P. M
Every citizen of the county las
an interest in this flag and
should be present at the raising
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

MUSICAL:.-Wednesday evening
1t the Presbyterian church was
given the recital by the music
pupils of Miss Virginia Bradley
Each of the dozen or more young
aides and girls. who performed.
we're enthusiastically applauded.
rhe music department has been
very decided success and the
patrons will be glad to know THAI
diss Brady will be with US again
leXt year. This marked the be
ginning of the closing exercise,
# Langdon Memorial. To night
'ill take place the operetta and to
morrow night commencement,
proper. The baccalaureate ser
non ;Sun lay night, will be the
lose. Langdon Memorial has
lad another successful year,
which is not only very gratifying
% the management of that mos
-xcellent institution, but also to
he many friends OF the school.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Roofing is cheaper now. Two
grades at DRUMMONDs
Several of our pretty girls are
hecomming expert auto drivers.
Fresh meats aud and vegeta
bles, coming daily at DRUM.
MoND's.
Mt Vernon has three mill:
for grinding corn. None fol
wheat. Gasoline power is used
Today and tomorrow will be held
the examination for county teach
erS' certif Gates. The board are
w. 1. Dooley and d. G. Bullock.
1t is believed that more than
half the men use cuss word or
two upon MASKING or burning
a finger or happ :ng of other
small accidents.
General Roger Williams pur
chased from Macd Hughes. of
Danville, last week, a chestnut
mare for the personal use Of
Col. Teddy Roosevelt.
Dr.. Kehr and party of London
passed thru Mt Vernon Monday
afternoon driving four new autos
of the new Chevrolet make They
drove thru from Flint, Michigan
Every member of Kockcastle
Fiscal Court and. two hundred
other of our county citizens will
ttlend the Boone Dixie High
way meetings at Berea today and
Richmond tonight
Mrs Christine Bradley South,
laughter of ex- Governor Bradley,
was one of the speakers in the
m ,etIng of the Mississippi Val
Y iuffragist AS pciation at Col
IN bus, Ohio, last week.
When you purchase canned
goods, dpnt fail to get the H
rand, put up by our home can
ling clubs. These products are
ir>t class In every respect. You
hen get the best and lend en-
'ouragement and assistance to
local enterprise. On sale at
.rocery stores
There is one patriotic thing We
an al do. That is to buy at
ONE and keep our mo Iey in Cir
ulation at home as much as pos
be And the local dealer can
,monstrate his own patriotism
keeping his price down as
inch "a possible Every little
clips. both ways
Indications are that congress
z ing to give It's consent to
pl Roosevelt. to take an expedi
Ipnarg fO ce 10 the trenches in
rance Every body except Con
ress have gwen their consent
Dme time ago firmly believing j.,
proper thing.
7 IN NiCtley sugg- St> thatRock
= stle 40 candiiates join in and
urchase a tent and pursue their
vass jointly. 1t would sac
ne farm rs time and The aggre-
rirn could live on ground hog
nd greens, thereby cutting down
KIP ses.
The Or tded sclonl Chapel wa
,Xed to its tull seating capacity
rst evening to witness the pri
lary and grade pupils. There
las never been an exercise giver
~ the school that was more
thoroughly enjoyed than the one
III last evening. See schedule
lsewhere in this issue for the
'alance of the program.
Judge l.. w. Bethurum ha,
'een appointed official aostractol
n The Federal Land Bank. oi
.Ouisville. KY, District No. 4
which district includes Tennessee
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. H,
will abstract titles OF the land,
of any person in the district VIII,
wants loan from this bank
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

Nav, 1877.
Mount Vernon signal., 1917-05-18

w. A. MCKENZIE.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

ern Society for Prevention of Vice,
will speak tomorrow afternoon in the
Presbyterian church at o'clock.
This meeting will be for women only.
In the evening at 8 o'clock she will
hold a mass meeting to which every
one is invited. Mrs. Hansen comes
to Bemidji under the auspices of the
Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist
churches and will be in the city the
one day only. The meetings will be
free, but an offering will be taken at
the evening meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE OR TRADE--15acref farm
in corporate limits, all under high
state of cultivation, clear; and
house and lot in town, clear; for
farm near here. 1 can handle any
kind of a deal. E. J. Willets, 1877
Irvine Ave. .. 6-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

to make the run and I have needed
their request. Twill appreciate your
vote and any effort you may extend
in my behalf.
&C. D. Backus.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Elegant 49,
acre truck and fruit farm, river,
S blocks from depot, fine Groom
house, cement barn 24x30, wood
shed and other buildings, all
fenced, clear, $2,225. Trade for
house here up to same price. Will
put extra effort on city property.
E. J. Willets, 1917 Irvine Ave.
6-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19
(Amount 5000
FRED RRINKMAN

FOR ALDERMAN, FIFTH WARD
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Alderman Of the Fifth
Ward and if elected agree to fill th<
Office to the best of my ability
placing the interests of the people al
WAYS ahead of any personal affairs
Your vote election day will be mucl
appreciated.
Fred Brinkman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE OR TRADE-12O acres
splendid level land, clear, 212
miles from town, $4,000 per acre,
11-room house, large barn and two
lots in town, 1900, small encum-
brance to trade for stock of goods,
house or cash. List your property
with me. I'll soon be ready for
business. E. J. Willets, 1917 Ir-
vine Ave. 6-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

estate business again. The Willis
family has always intended to return
to Bemidji to spend their remaining
days in this city,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-24O acres highly i'm
proved up-to-date farm, miles
from town, elegant outbuildings;
only $50 per acre. List your prop
erty with me. Will soon have an Of
fee. l have 5000 acres good land
near here, price right. E. J. Will
lets, 1917 Irvine Ave. 6-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE 1912 five-passenger
Buick. In No. 1 condition. For
sale cheap if taken at once. Rea-
son for selling am going away.
Geo. S. Mills, S12 Beltrami Ave.
6-223
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-Four-room house with
water and three lots on MINI. Ave.
A snap if taken at once. Address
sc. K" Pioneer. 6-220
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

terms. Phone IS. w. G. Schroe-
der. 1O-227
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One motor
cycle in No. 1 condition. Bemidji
Auto Co. 0-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-Dry jackpine wood, 16-
inch, $1.5O per cord; dry tamarack
$3.50 per cord. Delivered to any
part of the city. o. X. Restaurant.
Phone 6S1-W. 6-22O
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19
FOR AAIx.

FOR 'SALE-Team, 5 and 9 years
old, weight 24OO. Sound, good
workers and travellers, harness,
= wide tire wagon and sleighs, 7-year
horse sound, true. Will sell sep
crate or together. Fine Holstein
COW, fresh one month. Part time
may be given. E. J. Willets, 1917
Irvine Ave- 6-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-16O-acre farm, mile
from high school. House and barn
modern. Garage 20x30. J. H.
French, Bemidji. 21Otf
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WILLIS FAMILY HERE
E. J. Willis, who left Bemidji
eleven years ago after having been
engaged in business here for seven
years, is entering the land and real
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-Five-acre lots on easy
terms. Phone 249, Mathew Lar
son, Nymore, MINI. 31-222
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WANTED-Young man wants posi-
tion. Can do carpenter work and
am handy around machinery. II.
R." Pioneer. 5-219
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WANTED with rig to sell
merchandise. Ask for Jenkins at
Grand Central Hotel. 2-219
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

15O 2-22O
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WANTED-Old False Teeth. Don't
matter if broken. pay $1.0O to
$500 per set. Mail to L. MAZER,
2OO7 s. Fifth Street, Philadelphia,
Pa. Will send cash by return
mail. mO-31
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

SITUATION WANTED-A young
lady wishes employment as Office
girl or clerical work at once. Ad-
dress Box 1872, Bemidji, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WANTED for cigar stand at
Markham Hotel. 1920
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-19

WANTED-Woman wants night and
pastry work at restaurant. Phone
1911. 2-22O
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-05-10

If he is in a city Of over 10000 popu-
lation, the city clerk is the official
to whom to apply. The absentee will
be told how to register, but he must
mail his card in time to reach his
precinct by registration day.
persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send a
competent person to the county or
city clerk On the sixth day after the
issuing of the proclamation. The
clerk will give instructions for reg
istration.
"Officials of educational. charita-
BILE and other institutions should ap,
ply for instructions to the county
or city clerk on the sixth day after
the date Of the proclamation fer in.
structions as to convenient methoc
of registration.
"The wardcns Of jai's, nenitentia
ries and eformatories should apply te
the county or city clerk for instruc
tons on the sixth day.
give DAYS after the date of thu
Presidents proclamation complete
regulations will he in the hands Of al
sheriffs and Of the officials of cite:
of over 10000 population.
"The President is authorized t.
call upon all public officers tn assis
in the execution of the law. Tn
plan is, however, to rely c,ron tn
people for the proper execution q
| the law. It is exported that marriott
citizens will offer their services fro
as registrars. Such services will b
gratefully acknowledged. Vo'un
teers for this service should commnni
cate Immediately with the prcpc
| officials"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-05-10
Tax Ordinances
as adopted by the Bossier Leuee Board
For the Year 1917.

An ordinance levying a 1o-mill tax on all
property in the Bossier Ievee District cub
ject to taxation for levee purposes for the
year 1917.
Be il ordained by the Board of Commits
sioners of the Bossier Levee District, in reg
ular session convened That district Ieyee
tax of 10 mills on the dollar of its assessed
valuation he and the same is hereby levied
on all property situated in the Bossier Levee
District for the year 1917.
An ordinance levying local assessment of
10 cents per acre every acre Of un-
cultivated land within the Bosser Levee
District for the year 1917.
Be it ordained by the Board OF Commits
sioners OF the Bossier Levee District in reg
u1ar session convened, That local assess
ment of 10 cents rer acre on every acre of
uneultfvated land within the Bcssier Levee
District, subject to taxation for levee pur-
poses for the year 1917, be and the same is
hereby levied.
An ordinance levying local assessment of
25 cents per acre every acre of cleared
or cultivated land within the Rossier I.eyee
District for the year 1917.
Be it ordained by the Board Of Commits
sioners OF the Bossier Levee District In reg
Htar session convened, That q local assess
ment OF 20 cents per acre on every acre of
cleared and cultivated land within the Bos-
sier Levee District for the year 1917, be and
the same is hereby levied.
An ordinance levying local assessment of
81 per head on all horses and mules within
the Rossier Levee District for the year
Be i. ordained by the Board Of Commits
sioners Of the Eossier Icvee District fin reg
ular session convened That a local assess
ment OF 81 per head all horses and
mules within the Bcssier Levee District for
the year 1917. be and the same is hereby
levied.
An ordinance levying local assessment of
$lo0 per mile on all railroads within the
Bessier Levee District for the year 1917.
Be it ordained by the Board of Commits
sioners OF the Bosser Levee District. In reg
r1ar session converted, That local assess
ment OF 500 per mile be and the same is
hereby levied for the year 1917 on each
mile of railroad within the limits of the
Bossier Levee District
A. CURTIS.
President Bossier Levee Board.
E. B. HERNDoN, jr., Secretary. 1876
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-05-10
COnStablc'S Sale.

w. W. Kimball Company vs. Jake Shaw: In tie
Second Ward Justices Court, Bossier Far
ish, Louisiana.
10y virtue of writ of fieri facias,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of my residence, in Bossier City,
La, on Saturday, the 26th day OF May,
A. D. 1917, the following described
property, to-wit:
One organ, sold to defendant by the
plaintiff, and duly identified, as it will
also be identified by me at said sale,
and may be inspected at any time upon
application to the undersigned.
Terms of Sale-For cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum Of 1924, or such portion
thereof as same shall produce at said
sale, and all costs of suit and sale.
Said sale to be during the legal hours
for such sales, beginning at II O'Clock
am. on said date.
D. E. SoRRELL, Deputy Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-05-10

A saw mill firm over in Morehouse
Parish has put in force conserva-
ton plan that others might well con-
sidss. Their workmen now begin
work quarter Of an hour earlier in
the morning, shorten the dinner hour
by fifteen minutes, and devote the
half hour gained, and more time be-
sides, to the cultivation of their
gardens and truck patches. Surely
they will save much to themselves in
that way, and the plan is to be COM
mcnded in these times Of high food
prices. Now if they viii arrange to
can what vegetables and other pro-
duco that might grow to maturity
faster than they can eat it they will
have gone about the full length.
Brothers Washburn and Riley Of the
Enterprise should agitate this.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-05-10
CoIored Residents Loyal.

One day last week the colored resi-
dents of the Dixie X Roads COM
munity held a meeting looking to
the encouragement Of the planting
of foodstuff by those of their race,
the proceedings of which las edited
in this office) follow:
';The colored people four miles
north of Benton held a patriotic mass
meeting for the purpose of further
ing and freely discussing matters of
vital interest to the entire South at
this time. S. Sanders was elected
Chairman and James A. Brasier was
named as Secretary, after which ad-
dresses were made on the following
subjects: Economy the Negro as
an American Citizen His Place in
the Big War Raising Such Produce
as to Live Hismelf at Home and
Loyalty and Friendship Toward His
Government
II. S. Whitaker, I. S. Mitchell, M.
L. Richardson, Sam Sanders and
James Brasier were named as COM
mittee to circulate among and i'm
press upon our people the importance
of planting and thoroughly cu!tivat-
ing food crops this coming season,
and as long as the war may last"