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The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
TELL THE TRUTH!

Another consideration comes out from
the welter OF our CONSERVATION. Let us
nave done with the stupid and democrat
izing censorship. We have been fed
win consollng rumors of the breakdown
OF German morale, exhaustion of man
power, starvation of the civilian popula-
tons OF the enemy, riots and revolutions
Inc strength of the enemy, we'll known
TO the military authorities, has been kept
secret. From time to time we are warn
ed In general terms that the war will be
long one and that we must exert every
resource to win. But these generaliza-
lions do not impress, fed as we are by
the doctored information which the CEN
sorship permits.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
HIS HEART BADLY
AFFECTED
"Frult-a-tives" Soon Relieved
This Dangerous Condition
632 GERHARD ST.. EAST. ToRoNro

632 GERHARD ST.. EAST, TORONTO.
For two years, I was a victim of
Acute Indigestion and Gas In The
stomach. 1t afterwards attacked my
7ea'7 and had pains all over my body,
50 that | could hardly move around.
! tried all kinds of Medicine but none
OF them did me any good. At last, I
decided to try "Fruit ia tivesn. I
bought the first box last June, and
now l am well, after using only three
00xes. l recommend Fruit-a-tives"
20 anyone suffering from Indigestion",
FRED J. CAVEEN.
5oc. box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, Csc,
AT all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a'tves Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
Training at Aver,

An all-night stay in the trenches with
he thermometer registering zero, was
he experience of so soldiers of the ma
lOnal army at camp Devens. The detail
Included soldiers from Boston, Bristol,
Conn, Newport, R. l., Manchester, Ber-
In and Somersworth, N. H., Lewiston,
Houlton, Bangor and Belfast, Maine, all
Df the depot brigade A field kitchen
vas working underground and supper
vas served the soldiers. With the excep-
ion of the guards at the listening posts,
very man was asleep when at midnight
he alarm of a surprise attack was given.
All the methods of repulsing a night at
ack were employed, but the results of
he encounter" will not be known until
the men leave the trench tomorrow.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20

Little Peter is good boy as well as
8 boy of great originality in his no.
lions, but he has the serious fault Of
being extremely forgetful. One day
aSer having gone on an errand, and
forgotten what he was sent for, he ex-
claimed bitterly to his sister:
"Oh, dear! l wish l was snake !"
you wish you were a snake |" said
his sister, Mortified.
Eyes, and a great long one-as much
as six feet long"
why, what for, Peter?"
so | could tie knots in myself to
make me remember things. Pearson
Weekly.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20

we do not speak for the allied peoples:
put we DO for the American, and we say
TINS nation is not afraid of the truth and
tne worst of the truth. There is no vel
low IN this country's soul. The harder
the task, the harder our will to win.
Inc detection IN Russia will perhaps
prolong the war but will not change the
result. Americans will pull up another
mole or two in the belt and 90 on. We
nave never turned back, once our
hand was laid to the pillow, and we shall
not now. The Stars and Stripes are in
the trenches today and they are going
forward there, not back, forward till the
enemy's power is beaten down and he is
ready +, for peace for all time. Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
This HELPS.

A decree authorizing the signing of an
agreement with the French government
for the use of thirty former German
ships, is published by the newspapers. A
statement issued by the finance minister
places the total tonnage of these ships at
249, 500. France it adds, is to place at
the disposal of Brazil 100000 francs
and will purchase 1000, 900 bags of coffee
and Brazilian agricultural products to the
value of 100, 900, 600 francs.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
ALL SORTS
A Record Cake.

A Christmas fruit cake four feet in
diameter, one foot high and weighing 800
pounds was baked in the kitchen of the
Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York, and
will be sent to France as part of the des-
sert from the Christmas day dinner to be
served by the Y. M. C. A. to American
soldiers and sailors in and about Paris.
1t is the gift of wealthy guest of the
hotel. 1t is big enough to serve 2,4OO
men.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
A Good Hunting Record.

Vermont has concluded it's nine days of
hunting season during which the open
season for deer is on and points with con-
siderable satisfaction to the results. Dur
ing the season 1853, 6H pounds of venison
were added to the meat supply of the
State and this was accomplished without
a single fatality in the woods.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
labor IS HIS Joy
Wealth Not Worth While, De-
cIares Owner of a Gusher.
riches, Minus Toll, Do Not Appeal
to Man Whose Farm Is Satu-
rated With Oil.

Two men were riding through one
i hi he newly discovered Oil fields of
8Ae Southwest. On each side of the
.iin rose an ugly forest of derricks,
sayering the rolling prairie with an
nnatural growth. The ground under
hose leafiess timber trees was black
with crude oil. Refuse oil was burn
0g and enormous clouds of black
smoke rolled up into the sky.
suddenly the train swept by quar-
Ter section farm that lay like a great
ahte square between the bristling
ierricks and the black soil The little
armhouse was surrounded by cot
gnwood grove. Two men with a team
Il work, stacks of grain and alfalfa
snd herd of quiet cattle completed
,he picture.
Look! !" one of the travellers ex-
aimed isn't that queer! That must
~ dry sectionr'
4 man across the aisle who over
N5ard spoke up:
On the contrary, that quarter is
perhaps the richest oil land in the
7eld. See that one derrick close by
he house? 1t was a gusher and ran
uore than eight hundred barrels
iay Philip Ross, his wife and two
sons live on the White farm, as it is
called. When the gusher was struck,
Ross older son rushed into the house
with the news, Ross and his wife were
.here.
Father he cried, the Oilmen say
rs the biggest drill in the state! We
rsn lease the whole farm for a mil
ueal Hurrah!'
The father calmly looked at the
son.
What of itT
What of 1t. We are rich! We
can go to New York or Chicago and
live without working"
. Live without workingT said Ross.
What sort of life Is that?'
They say Philip Ross brought his
hand down on the kitchen table where
he sat and said, Call in Duncan That
Is the younger son. Duncan came In,
and the family sat there together.
"T let the oil men drill to test our
farm because you boys asked It, said
Ross. THE result will give us mil
Ion without stroke of work. But 1t
viii ruin our quiet home and unfit
Us for life's real tasks. It has already
spoiled scores of our neighbors, as you
and mother know right we'll l think
too much of you boys to let you grow
UP with money you never really earn
ID. We are healthy. and daily work
is a joy. We can't afford to be rich.
He turned to his wife and said,
Janet, thank God that we are able to
work, and do not want to live without
IT, And the wife and the boys bowed
heir heads while the sturdy old
Scotchman prayed,
The oilmen were frantic at his re-
fusal to sell or lease. They offered
fabulous prices. They threatened and
tried to scare him into yielding. But
the White farm is still there, and Ross
and his wife and sons are working on
= happily, surrounded by the forest
Of rigs and the black stretch of ruined
lrairie soil.
The train was again passing through
he tangle of dexricks and black soil.
But in the memory of the two travel
rs the White farm dwelt. a picture
s rare conscience ami conviction and
distance to the prevalent desire to
make a fortune and live without work
N.
There is no real life without work
Ing When will Americans learn that
lesson. and be content to live and work
on the White farm youths Compan-
ion.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
Social Vaudeville,

I'D dearly love to get into society,
but / don't know how to make CONVEX
sation."
Conversation? What you want is
good monologue."
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
Maine Central R. R.
BELFAST AND BlJRNHAM

On and after Oct. l. 1917. trains connecting
at Burnnam and Waterville with through trains
for and from Bangor, Waterville, Portland and
Boston. will run daily, except Sunday, as fol-
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20

When you join the great Red
Cross your membership fee goes to
help carry on the most far-reaching
and effective work of mercy the
world has ever known. Surely YOU
do not want to withhold a dollar that
will help tighten the hardships, guard
the health and bind the wounds of
"our boys over there"
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20
New England's Quotations. Million New
Members by Christmas Eve Will you be one?
1t costs only One Dollar to join and no other
service is required.

The Christmas spirit and the
Red Cross spirit have much in COM
mon. You can't keep Christmas
more appropriately or more effec-
lively this year than by keeping up
the Red Cross. Pay your dollar
TODAY. Wear the 1913 button
Watch for and take part in the Red
Cross Christmas Eve ceremonies.
The Republican journal., 1917-12-20

Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Company
l56 William Street. New York.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21

The mob in East st. Louis massa-
cred to my mind the best of our race.
The class whose constant sacrifice has
given us so much to admire in the
church, college and other racial insti-
tutions.
l wish to assure you again that the
Committee and the Association desire
me to express their deep appreciation
Of your manly conduct in taking the
initiative of raising the several con-
tributions from Kansas City. We
cannot forget you, the great people
of our race, in Kansas City. Their
conduct has done so much to inspire
us in our work and to encourage those
who are in need of help. May God
bless you.
Very sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. PECK,
Chairman.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
KANSAS CITY GUEST LITERALLY
SHOWERED.

Mrs. Nellie Young, Kansas City,
Mo, who has been visiting friends and
acquaintance here the last six weeks,
left for her home Tuesday night, ac-
companied by Mrs. r. L. Andrews.
After spending a while in Kansas City
they will visit New York City.
While here Mrs. Young received
many social ~courtesies, among them
being theater party and auto ride as
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Bell; din
ner and breakfast ride by DR.. and
Mrs. H. NJ. Whitby; reception by Miss
Gertrude Love; motor and bathing
party to Galveston by Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L.. Andrews; weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Homer E. Mccoy and Miss
Maggie Turner; also social hours by
Misses Sarah Hall, Willie Miller, Cora
B. Woods, Mabel Fairchild, Dagmar
Lee and Maggie Witherspoon.
She recuperated at the farm of Mrs.
j. M. Baker at Loving Canada, and
owing to illness had to cancel several
engagements. She stopped with Mrs.
M. Sykes, her aunt. 70S Cleveland.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21

branches to contribute funds to assist
in this respect. Or. Dubois is here
now and is advising us constantly.
The work of relief, such as furnish
ing shelter, clothing and food is pro-
ceeding systematically and thorough
ly. We anticipate that it will be in
creased because the first aid given
by the Red Cross Society and the
Provident Association of st. Louis to-
gether with promiscuous donations
from various churches, lodges and
private parties who have seer fit to
do their work outside of the channels
of the National Association will soon
be exhausted. 1t will then remain for
us to help those people further until
they shall be in a position to help
themselves.
A most gratifying feature in this re-
lief work and experience has been the
willingness of these refugees to help
themselves. They constitute no real
burden, but are to be greatly admired
because Of their thrift and industry.
Only here and there at present can
we find cases of charity, and these, l
assure you, are most worthy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
F AMERICAN UToMoBILE A scHoo

1420-26 Woodland Avenue, Kansas G
Home phone, $40 East; Bell phone, 1878.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
AMERICAN WooDMEN TAKING ON
NEW LIFE IN KANSAS CITY.

Not since its organization in Kansas
City has the American Woodmen been
so wonderfully aroused and revived as
it is today. The recent visit of the
Supreme Commander, Hon. C. NJ.
White and special readjustment of
matters by this wide-awake, Jarvis
Toned Supreme Commander, has
given new light, new life and new in
s%piration to the American Woodmen
of Missouri generally and Kansas City
Camp No. 5 in particular.
Commander Baker, competent and
thoughtful, Banker Franklin, the To-
gician, neighbor Nelson, the enthusi.
astic Clerk, Deputy Hines, the dyna-
mo, and Nelson c. Crews, the irwin
chile, plus the great group of loyal
neighbors and friends all deserve
great credit for this splendid meet,
ing.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
A SPLENDID CUSTODIAN.

If janitors, caretakers and custo-
dams of resident property want to get
an inspiration how to win approval
and the confidence of their employers
go out to 1926 Brownell avenue and
look at the magnificent manner in
which Mr.. J. B. Merritt, one of the
best men of u rae and who takes
pride in his calling keeps those prem
ises. Spotlessly clean and scrupulous-
ly neat are the lawns, terraces, drive
ways, garage buildings and all parts
of these premises that occupy nearly
a block kept so by the persistent eff
tort of Mr., Merritt and his amiable
wife. He has solved the problem of
holding a good position by giving ex-
ceptional service.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21

With the National Lecturer, DR.. H.
L. Billups. Supervising Deputy L. D.
Hines and Deputy Alternately, who has
recently been appointed Worthy Guar
dian of the Juvenile Department, and
as such is making a splendid show
ing, the work will be in fine shape for
the oncoming big Quadrenniel Amer
lean Woodmen Convention in Denver,
Colo, August 10 to 16. Watchword
every where is ION the Denver" Our
newly and neatly arranged American
Woodmen office, 1915 E. 18th street,
always invites and welcomes neigh
boFs and friends.
L. d. HINES,
Supervising, Deputy.
Special Deputies: c. C. Trimble, W.
G. Banks, l.. B. Alberson, Mrs. II.
Alternately, L. A. Marshall, F. c.
Bruce.
Office Phones: Bell Grand 317,
Home, Main 1868.
Residence Phone, Bell, East 35O2-W.
DISPENSATION NOW ON.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
EAST ST. LOUIS REFUGEE RELIEF
FUND HEADQUARTERS.
st. Louis, Mo.

st. Louis, Mo-, July II. 1917.
Mr.. Nelson c. Crews,
Kansas City, Mo.
My Dear Brother Crews: Your per,
sonal chez kfor seventeen ($17.OO)
dollars, a contribution to the fund for
the East st. Louis refugees received.
Also your kind letter advising a ma
tion-wide campaign for funds. We
are contemplating such a step, how
ever, tn organization of the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People simplifies our work
in this respect considerably. They
have already through their national
branch called upon their different
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21

Mrs. Young IA the recipient of
many gifts and tokens, consisting of
an elaborate embroidery handkerchief
bag by Miss Ida Lomis and a gold
brooch by Miss Matte Findley.
She returned to Kansas City extend.
ing her best wishes to those who con-
tributed to make her visit here a sue
cess.-Houston (Tex.) Observer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
NEGRO SOLDIERS.
BY Roscoe c. Jamison.

These truly are the Brave,
These men who cast aside
Old memories, to walk the blood-stained pave
OF Sacrifice, joining the solemn tide,
That moves away to suffer, and to die
For Freedom, when their own Is yet denied
o Pride! o Prejudice! When they pass by
Hail them, the Brave, for you now crucified! =
These truly are the Free,
These souls that grandly rise
Above base dreams of vengeance for their wrongs,
Who march to War, with visions in their eyes,
OF Peace through Brotherhood; Lifting glad songs
Aforetime, while they front the firingIine-
Stand, and behold; They take the field today,
Shedding their blood, like Him now held divine,
That those who mock might find a better way!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
Drake & Walkers Bombay Girls at Lincoln Parl

SHALL NEGROES CONTROL THE AFRO AMERICAN AUTO TRAINING
SCHOOL, AND REAP THE RICH HARVEST I NsToREa OR
SHALL THE CONTROLLING INTEREST BE
TURNED OVER TO THE WHITE MAN?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21
SPECIAL OFFER no STUDENTS FOE TEN DAYS ONLY.

We ire in communication with 200 boys and men from all parts of the
country. mostly from the rural districts. They are interested in learning the
automobile business. Many of them have arranged to com as soon as the
crop is harvested, others as Don a cotton picking is over. We want to give
our home boys a chance to get in and out before the rush comes, and therefore
the following cut rates. are offered: We will teach you tc drive for $40. We
cal course, which includes a life time membership giving you the privilege OF
coming back to the school at any time to practice up OF anything that you do
not fully understand.
There are lots of good positions waiting for competent chauf&urs and
mechanics, why not prepare yourself and get paid for what you know. If
you haven't all the money we will help you. We have al Employment De-
partment that viii assist you in getting a job to help pay your expenses.
We have both day and night classes.
AFRO AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL,
1902 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Mo-
Home phone, 500 East; Bell phone, 1878.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-21

This is the question that is confronting the three men who had the fore
ed the AfrOAmemcan Automobile Training School for Negroes. Since that
time they have enrolled quite a number of students eight of whom have
graduated, three have gone back home and opened business for themselves, the
others are holding good jobs at good wages.
THE SCHOOL HAS GROWN to the place where more EQUIPMENT,
more carsa and more Instructors must be added to take care of the interesting
business. This requires more capital
HOW SHALL THE MONEY BE RAISED, " has been the burning ques-
ton. Several white men who have the foresight to see what an opportunity
there is in this field, have offered to put up the money to finance this insttn-
HIND THIS THIS INSTITUTION Saz TH o1; FEEL MT THAT THE NEGROES SHOULD HAVE
THE CONTROLLING INTEREST, and therefore have decided to incorporate
and sell the shares to or people Now, before offering the shares Tor SAFE we
want the public to com out and see what W e re doing and what we have to
so ON NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY %, from to 6 o'clock the
Automobile School at 1920 Woodland Avenue will be open for inspection
A special invitation is offered to the general public to come out and get
acquainted and inspect the only Automobile School int the world where Ne
gro men and boys are being taught all the fine points of the Automobile bust
ness by getting actual practice in rebuilding, driving and adjusting all kinds
We have modern brick building. 5ox125. two floors, steam heated and
electric lighted. We do a general repair and storage business as well as hav-
ing several cars and trucks for livery service.
If after looking into our proposition you are interested to the extent of
not able to buy shares and help make this institution a success and a non
ment to the race, you can help by saying a good word or encouraging some one
to take a course of training, by sending some one to US when they re in uou-
BILE with their car and by calling u up when you arr in need o a automobile
STOCK WILL BE SOLD IN ANY AMOUNT DESIRED FROM $1,000
UP. And for ten days the following special inducements will be offered
worth of livery service, repair u storage.
ID. Anyone buying $5 worth of shares will be given a complete course
3D.. Anyone buying so worth Of shares will be given a complete chauf-
carbuetor and minor adjustments.
4th. Anyone buying 500 worth of shares we will give to some N of
their relatives a complete mechanical course which will prepare them for re
pairing and rebuilding o driving any make car
buying 800 or more worth of shares This is a fine opportunity for some
men who car give their time as well as their money as w OF III men men pro- pro-
time So men will be needed to look after the different departments If the
This school will max it possible for our men and boys to get better jobs
and better pay.
SPECIAL OFFER TO STUDENTS FOR TEN DAYS ONLY.
We are in communication with 200 boys and men from all parts Of the
country mostly from the rural districts. They are interested in learning the
automobile business. Many OF them nave arranged TO come as oon as te
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-29
New lingerie Waists at
 $1.OO

Of lawns, organdies and voiles, various styles, some high neck, with jabots, large sailor collar with embroidered ties, plain tailored with embroidered fronts some have frills others have collars edged with lace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-29

] t allege, is the typical white slayer, all though they have not the evidence to convict him
 Manze went to the house where ARucco lives and conducts small cigar store which Capt. B. O.. Cronan states is a "blind'' yesterday morning. He gave the woman calling herself Rucco's wife, $2, he told the police. Rucco then ordered him out of the house, Manze called the police and Rucco and the woman were arrested.
 Last night the police state Rucco's friends told Manze If he testified against the arrested man they would send him back to Philadelphia in a ''black box" Manze determined to prosecute despite their threats. This morning in police headquarters before the case was called Mahze appeared to testify.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-29
THE WEATHER

New Haven, June 29-Forecast: Thunder storms tonight; cooler tonight; Saturday fair.
 Connecticut: Thunder storms this afternoon or tonight, cooler tonight; Saturday fair; strong south shifting to west winds, with severe squalls this afternoon. The low center over Iowa yeSter- day has moved eastward, develop ing into a well marked storm area central over the eastern part of the Lake region. Showers and moderately heavy rains in the northern and central sections east of the Mississippi have accom- panied it's passage, and there have been scattered thunder storms. A fall in temperature over this af- fected region has also taken place. Fair, seaSOnably warm weather prevails in the Mississippi valley, most of the south and the west, but heavy rains are reported at !, the mouth of the Mississippi river and eastward along the Gulf coast.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity 8 squally afternoon, clearing and growing cooler during to- night, and fair weather tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-29
HEARING FOR MRS.
 MONAHAN JULY 3

New Haven, June 29.-Mrs. Annie F. Monahan, charged by Coroner Mix with having killed her third husband, John P. Monahan, by use of a poison. was presented in the city court today, and at the request of the state she was sent back to jail to await a hear ing on July g. David B. Fitzgerald, who acted for the woman during the period of her confinement in jail awaiting trial on charge of having poisoned her niece in 1913, appeared for the accused today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-29

You are always sure of quality at a
 Van Dyk Store.