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Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-27
How to Prevent Group.

In child that is subject to attacks Of
Group. the first indication of the disease
is hoarseness. Give Chamberlain Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse and the attack may be warded off
and all danger and anxiety avoided.
Advertiaement.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-27
Masons viii Attend Services.

Acacia Lodge No. l55 A. F. & A. M.
of Thurmont will attend divine services
at St. Johns Lutheran Church Sunday
morning. Sermon by Rev. W. c. Waite
myer. Members of lodge will meet at
lodge room at 10 clock prompt,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-27
Supper And Play.

A supper and play will be given in
Town Hall on Saturday evening, JAN
uary 18th by the Mite Society of the
United Brethren Church.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

ounce of our strength our strength
of body, our strength OF mind, with
all our hearts. all our souls. We are
going to do IT.. We are going to do It
whether or not the farm labor drafted
is reserved to help us but the farm
ers OF America cannot do the impos-
sible; they cannot continue even their
present ratio Of product ction i the farm
boys are to- be impressed inta service
away from the farms.
g wish that IA some manner We
Ec0uld impress upon the minds OF the
federal authorities the Importance 0i
this phase Of the question of prQduc.
tf0n, We mustn't welt until the har.
vest Is upon us To adopt measures ot
relief, NOW Is the time for the har
vest sof 1915. Now 80 the time to ~
sure the faruers that farm help viii
|sbe reserved Tor them u supplied "a
|fhem.for the haryest of le1e. Mex
ApriI viii be too late They n1usl
Iltnow befors they scW their peed 'sss
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
SIS Acre Tax Prop sed
On Unimpro owed Land


A California congressman has pres
pared a bill which he. will introduce
at the present session Of congress
which provides war tax OF $6 per
acre on all unimproyed lands. While
the object Of the bill Ii d laudables
one, the intent being to- compel all
land owners to improve their holdings
and thereby innrease Ne country'S
productions or pay 3 penalty the
author of the measure has certainly
given his bill or the effect OF such =
law very little consid deration. There
are millions of acres OF unimproyed.
land In this country and ii put its all
under cultivation when it is imposai-
BILE TO get help to work the land AL
ready under cultivation is an imros-
Esibility. Not to do this, IL this meas
ure should become q law. would lay
the land owner liable to an extra tax
Of $500 quarter section, this tns
many instances being a conflscation
of the property. He the California
statesman wants TO put penalty on
the land owner who produces nothing
and holds his land for an advance in
price. let him suggest reasonable
war tax on this class of property and
not try to accomplish the impossible.
-IrOQuOis Chief
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
The Presbyterians Call
Rev. E. L. Oldenburg

X h =
( Rev. b. L. Oldeaburg Of Hastings,
Minn., was occupied the pulpit Of the
local Presbyterian church on Sunday.
December is, has accepted cali to
become the pastor in Watertown.
Rev. Mr.. Oldenburg and family will
remove to tkis city during the holi-
day week and will occupy the pulpit
on Sunday, December 80, delivering
his Introductory sermon in his new
parish.
Next Sunday. December 2S. the To-
cal pulpit will be occupied by Rev.
DR.. Carson of Huron.
The new pastors family consists of
wife and one child, now in its
teens. (
On behalf of Watertown, without
regard to church affiliation. The Sat
urday News feels Justified tn assur-
ing Rey. Mr.. Oldenburg and family
that they will be most cordially vel
coined to this city.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
The Red Cross Drive
A Gratifying Success

~
+Watertown surpassed its quota in
the Red Cross drive Of last Sunday,
the enrolment exceeding $500, with
q considerable addition to be en-
rolled, Monday.
The one hundred committees which
started the canvass about 1:30 in the
afternoon felt greatly encouraged
from the Arst, since there was eyinc-
ed general disposition to assist in
the work of the Red Cross.
vcarcely q family was visited which
did not contribute one or more MEM
bers. In numerous instances the en-
tire family enrolled. In others por-
ton OF the family, while IN but few
cases was there failure to enroll at
least one member.
The committees felt that. with pos
Ably only an exception or SO, all
those families who were financially
able to spare the money are now ac-
lively. on the roster OF the Red Cross
in Watertown.
Chairman j. w Dougherty stated
that the result Of the campaign is
exceptionally gratifying, the response
being SO generous as 10 ieaV6 no TooHi
to doubt but that Watertown is heart
and soul behind the administration in
{ the prosecution Of the war
Suitable observation of the day
characterized the services in the va
rious churches OF the city. the pas
tors preaching sermons appropriate
ID the occasion, the spirit Of the
work entering into the Sunday school
4 exercises.
The general theme of the addresses
nv the ministers pertained to conser-
walton and the great need OF ensour-
aging the Red Cross in its efforts TO
relieve suffering throughout the de-
vastated portions Of Europe on the
battlenelds, at the training camps,
ana in Dur own country which has
not as vet directly felt the effects
OF the horrible war. s
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
Depends on America, Says
Noted War Correspondent;
Americans Not Yet Awake

selves for terrific and perhaps pro-
longed struggle.
The European censors, he says.
have failed to permit the truth-the
whole truth-to be known. They
feared che effect upon their own peo-
pie, the English and the French. They
also feared the effect upon American
public opinion, for they had long rec
ognized the doubtfulness of the out
come without Americas active CO.
operation as "a fighting force.
Hence, he says that Americans
must prepare for sacrifices sacrifices
beyond their comprehension when
America entered the conflict Men
and munitions, and more men and
more munitions, foodstuffs and yet
more foodstuffs- these must be fur
mished in enormous quantities, II
, America and her allies emerge tri-
l5umphant from the war. 1t can be
done. The war, he thinks, can be
won, but THE United States must get
| into it with all the energy at her COM
mand.
France Target.
France will be the German target
|;next yeaT, in Mr.. Corey's opinion. The
| Germans will concentrate their Efforts
upon putting France out of the war
next, inasmuch as they have already
put Russia and Rumania out and have
| weakened italy.
| Hundreds of thousands Of men and
millions Of dollars worth Of muni-
!, tions and equipment have been moved
rrom the Russian front and are IN
| process OF moving to the western
front in order to be hurled against
i France, which is reported to have
Host million and half in slain and
| upwards OF four million in permanent
disability.
But France is still fighting nobly;
still retains q wonderful degree Of
energy and spirit: still able to give
good account of herself. But with
1.-THE German hoTsies about to be thrown
against her, she must have more than
4 British help to withstand the on
4 slaughts
! America must get into action at the
earliest possible date and stay to the
finish. with all the power it is capable
Iof i,,s sgi.lg to bear against Prussian
mi1italisin, it the war is to be Won
! by America and its allies, is Mr..
! Coreys verdict after an exhaustive
study Of the situation from all con
ceivable angles.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
Lloyd George, Likewise Pins
Faith to American Energy,
Spirit, and Staying Powers

troubles do not appear Ia bulietins.
Something Is known Of them. how.
ever, he said.
The deadly grip Of the British nary
is having It's effect, aud the yAl0r Of
the troops Is making an Impression
which Will tell In the end
More sacritlres Asked
Premier Lloyd George said that ii
call must be made On the nation for
great sacrifices and more lighting men
are needed until the American forAes
arrive to offset the burden that has
been cast on the allies by the dekec-
ton Of Russia and the reverses az
Italy.
Must Watch All fronts.
The allies now must defend MI
fronts against the enemy and have u
mobile army for any point Of emer-
gency, the premier said, and he added.
that the allies have superiority la man.
power In France on the battl efront5
and there are considerable British
reserves at home.
Premier Lloyd George. who 80
speaking at the dinner OF the GreysHE
'sfnn Benchers, said
8 III this Is the worst moment. 1T ts|
because Russia has stepped out and
America Is only preparing to come In
Every hour that passes VIII hee tho
gap formed by the retirement of ths'
Russians filled by the valiant SONS Of
I the great republic.
Making Desperate Esforts.
Germany knows 1t and Austria
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

London, Dec. 15.- Premier Lloyd
George will follow up his Grays Inn
speech with q more specific discus
sion OF war aims In the house OF COM
mons next Thursday, according to ay7
thoritative information today.
That steady progress toward the
desired goal Is being made by the
allies, despite some untoward occur
rences, is the firm conviction Of Pre-
mier Lloyd George, he declared,
It is because Of this fact, the pre-
.overtures to Prussia at the. moment
when the military spirit was drunk
with boastfulness as betrayal OF the
trust of himself and his colleagues.
Allies Progress Steadily.
The premier's words were:
1t is because l am firmly convinced
that despite some untoward events,
despite discouraging appearances. we
are making steady progress toward
the goal that / would regard peace
overtures to Prussia at the very mo-
ment the Prussian military spirit is
drunk with boastfulness as betrayal
of the great trust with which my col,
leagues and myself have been charg-
ed. =
Russ Debacle Menace.
If Russia persists in her present
policy, the premier pointed out, the
withdrawal by the enemy from the
east of q third OF his troops must re-
lease thousands Of men and masses
Of material to attack Great Britain,
France and Italy.
1T would be folly he added, to
underrate the danger. equal folly to
|exaggerate it. and the greatest folly
of all not to face 1t.
". s. to Take Up Task.
If the Russian democracy has de
cided te abandon the struggle against
military autocracy, the American de,
mocracy is taking 1t up.'
Germany's victories are emblazoned
to the world, the premier said, but her
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
L arm Labor Problem
Prominent Farmers and Live Stock Breeders
Say That Production Must Inevitably
Decrease Unless Labor IS Assured For
Operating the Farms.


Increased, il possible,
Without other than abo been The ease
will undoubtedly themselves the
condition
of
of regions
submitted but
believed affair those
tally producing
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
The Crucial Hour
Confronting Country

Z { ~
A new peril is confronting The ma.
tion from without. The Germans
are massing such an army on their
western front as they have never
had there before. BY virtue OF the
Russian collapse and subsequent
truce the Central Powers are sudden
~ relieved of more than half of their
hostile front. The iron ring is broken.
With all the pepulatt ions OF central
Europe from Hamburg to the Bos,
phorus from. which to draw armies.
they are about to challenge the
strength of England and France, rein
forced with handful OF Americans.
Emergency councils are being held
in Washington to consider the situa.
:tion The president is about to set
before congress a plan and an appeal
for increasing the efficiency OF the
railroads. Americas new super war
council is meeting for the express
purpose of speeding up military pre-
lparations which, operating as they are
are too slow to satisfy the need.
Army officers, 1t is announced, gen
orally appear to agree with Secretary
Bakers Interpretation OF the military
situation. They are without inclina-
'tion to dodge the fact that German
military power has been strengthen
ed.
The concern OF the government and
military heads should be directly re.
fected in the attitude Of the people.
The time is at hand which is about
to try mems souls in America The
best that we civilians at home and
those Of us who operate the indus.
tries and transportation can give may
not-we fear it will not be enough.
Shall Americas citizens rally to
save America in the hour Of her trial?
st: Paul Dispatch.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
IT'S PRIVATE ROYAL
JOHNSON in y. s. ARMY

washington, Dec, IL. Representa-
tive Royal G. Johnson, of Aberdeen,
S. d, today enlisted as a private in
the regular army. He has been as
signed to Camp Meade. He has not
vet resigned his seat in the house.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

The day before America en-
y tered the war the allies were :
' beaten. Unless the American peo-
pie put forth every ounce of their
y effort-that is, if they fail to exert :
themselves to their utmost be- :
cause of a species of optimism
Germany will yet win the war =
=
These views are set forth, in sub
stance, by Herbert Corey in a series
of copyrighted articles in a portion of
the American press, among which is
the ST. Paul Dispatch. For the COM
plete article, of which the herein is
but mere reference, see the st.
Paul dispatch of Tuesday, December
18.
The Saturday News, lit may be
parenihetically added by way of ex-
planation, has hitherto sought the
privilege Of reproducing Mr.. Corey's
contributions. but it failed in it's at
tempt, partly, perhaps, because the
newspapers using this matter are pay
ing4a high price for his services and
The Saturday News couldn't spare the
necessary change If it could have
otherwise secured the right.
Russia and Rumania Out.
He but confirms wfsat has long been
conviction that Russia is entirely
out and that Rumania is in the same
boaf.
Italy, he AYERS, is hard hit and is
not likely to recover sufficiently to
be more than an incidental factor,
while nothing is hoped for frem the
Greeks.
This does not imply that Great
Britain and France are at the end of
their strength, for they have wonder
full spirit and energy and morale. not
o1ily among the so1diery but among
the populace in general but 1T does
imply that the writer of the article
in Question believes that without Am
ericass help the allies would yet be
beaten, Notwithstanding they have
carfisd on war for practically three
and half years with forcefulness.
Americas Part.
MT. s.oreyss chief object, In writing
as he does, is to warn the American
p,lblie that hey must cease their IN
difference, where Indifference has ex-
listed at all, and that they grid them
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

for the defense of Jno. NJ Jones
charged with the killing Of Ben. "
Stephens, in which case a mistrial
was ordered, the jury standing II for
acquittal.
DR.. "A. j. Bowers and Prof. Jas. P
Kinard have been secured by Presl-
dent Johnson OF Winthrop college to
serve on his able faculty Of we'll
known educators, the former as In
structor in. Latin, the latter in Eng
lish. at the Winthrop college summer
school June 19-July 81.
Miss Eva Frick gave a reception
last Saturday eve to a few of her
friends in honor of Mr.. Williams,
who accompanied Roy X. from New
berry college. They were entertained
by several games of rook, after which
several courses of refreshments were
served.-Chapin Cor. Lexington Dis
patch-News, 14th.
DR.. O. B. Mayer gave many OF hia
numerous friends a rare treat Oh
Monday The treat was out In the
open city and consisted of the oppor-
tunity of the friends to greet him az
ter his protracted "shut in" at home
on the sick list. The friends enjoy
ed the treat and We are all glad to
see this popular citizen looking So
we'll again, like his old SELF
DR.. James P. Kinard, one of the
best known educators in South Caro-
lima, is much sought after as a
speaker. He is on the program sew
eral times during the meeting of the
State Teachers association. Prof.
Kinard now lives at Newberry. He
has heen connected with the faculties
OF Winthrop college and of the Cita-
de, and was president OF Anderson
college for two years, prior to going
to Newberry.-Columbia Record. 18th
Pullman Conductor Claude Morris
a former Newberry boy now operating
his coaches out of Jacksonville, was
hihgly honored in being called Sun
day a week ago by the company to
Kew West to take in charge Ambassa'
dor Gerard and party on their way
to Washington upon their return from
Germany. Conductor Morris was Sc
lected especially for the trip. anotn'
er conductor taking his regular ru1
for that occasion. Newberry boys
s+~-,a hioN r'herever they go. and are
always called on for particular Jobs
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20
VARIOUS AND AL ABOUT.

The teachers, ever so many have
returned from the meeting of the
Stste association.
Those various bridges advertised
by County Supervisor Sample have
been let to Mr.. T. P. Richardson TOR
repairing.
Salad and coffee. cake and cream
will DC served at the high school ELL
tainment Thursday and Friday after
noon and evening.
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Mary Wright Tuesday afternoon al
4 O'Clock. The subject of the pro-
gram, "The Progress of prohibition
See the ,Newberry actors and &C
tresses in "The Heart Of the Hills,
at the Arcade this Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
The Parent-Teacher association of
Speers street school will have So
ciai meeting next month. Every pa
tron is invited to come.
Wouldst thou view "The Hungry
Heart?'' Then HE thee to the opera
house Tuesday and behold AEce
Brady in the famous play from "Frou-
Frou'
If YOU go to the entertainment OF
the Little Mountain High school next
Friday night you will see why Nat
Enlisted"
The beautiful fountain that is to be
erected in honor of Mrs. Norwood s
memory is expected this week. It
will be placed in prominent part on
the school grounds.
Don't knock and kick and slam at
everybody on the map, but push and
pull and boost and boom, and use up
all the standing room at church next
Sunday.-Canadian Churchman.
Having seen and enjoyed Douglas
Fairbanks in the pictures at the op-
era house many will go again Thurs
day to see2 him in American Aris-
tocracy.''
II YOU like a thrilling romance of
the underworld in five superb acts
see "The Wager" at the opera house
Wednesday, as performed by Emily
Stevens.
The firm of Miss Annie L. Smith
will occupy the store vacated by G. l..
Robinson, the arrangement having
been made through Frank R. Hunter,
the live agent.
Horace Leitzsey of Silverstreet had
both bones of his arm broken while
cranking his fathers Ford Friday.
Drs. Hugh Sem and Frank Mayes
were called in and Horace is doing
nicely.
Magistrate c. ~. Douglas perform
ed a marriage ceremony Sunday ey-
ening at six O'Clock, at the home OF
the bride in Mollohon village, uniting
Miss Senie Frazier Of that place ano
Mr.. W. E. Sem of Newry.
G. w. Singleton, the colored drug
gist of Newberry, had a case before
Recorder Earhardt Friday on the
charge of selling Jamaica ginger as
a beverage. The stuff contained u
per cent of alcohol. Singleton was
fined $50, which be paid.
The cases against George Benson
and Melvin Kemp in the recorders
court nave been postponed to a later
date. They were to have trleo
Monday, Benson on the charge OF or
dering whiskey in another name thar
his own and Kemp for transporting
No doubt large crowds will see "The
Heart of the Hills" at the Arcade ro-
day and tomorrow. They will Wan1
to see it as it is a Newberry picture
and being the first time a Newberry
picture has been thrown on the
screen. The little Newberry baby IN
it will attract large audiences, II
there is no other attractive features
to claim attention.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

SILVER RED, the we'll known stall
ion has been bought by me from
Henry Lane. Silver Red will stand
at my stables and will be of service
to the public at $50 guaranteed foal.
B. A. Havird.
3-20-1taw. Every Tuesday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20
81 AT THE n
HRCADE

Tuesday, March 20.
Bluebird Presents Rupert Julien i'll
"THE BUGLER OF ALGIERS'
A Bluebird in ) Acts.
Acme Film Go. Presents Miss Kate
Spence and Mr.. Clarence Davis In
aTHE HEART OF THE HILLS"
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Wednesday, March 2L
Titagraph Presents Edith Storey lu
STHE TARANTULA"
A WISE In 5 Acts.
Acme Film Co. Presents Miss Kate
Spence and Mr.. Clarence Davis In
aTHE HEART OF THE HILLS
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20
3-20-3t.

FOR RENT-House with four
rooms and hall in Jones street. ALSO
barn on premises. Apply to H. L.
Parr.
3-20-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

TRIUMPH BIG BOIL Cotton Seed
(culled) for sale by H. L. Parr.
3-20-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

PARK AND POLLARDS Dry Mash
makes them lay or bust. For sale by
Johnson McCrackin Co.
2.27-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

RICE, MEAL, Fresh for, sale BY
Johnson n-McCrackin Co.
2-13-n.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20
SPECIAL NOTIFIES
MILES WANTED.

The unders gned will receive seal
ed bids until March %, 1917, 10 o.
clock, a. M, for two mules weighing
not less than twelve hundred pounds,
5 or 6 years old. Mules to be guar
anteed. Right reserved to reject all
bids.
]. C. SAMPLE, Co. Supervisor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

POP CORN for sale. Johnson-Mc-
Crackin Co.
2-20-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-20

! RAYMOND, the Registered Duroch
Jersey boar is now ready for service
at the home of j. ". Henderson. See
me or phone 106.
3-94tp
The Detroit times., 1917-12-08
Still Some Problem

"Not single troop transport has yet
been successfully attacked by the L.
boats. crows London editor
IL is not at alI necessary. Indeed, II
IS good policy in Germany TO let as many
troops into France as can get there. pro-
vdel that the ships bearing food and
munitions are successfully attacked by
J-boats
Now above AN other times, does the
saving that armies travel 'ou their stom-
achs ft and, UP to date, il is only a
mad Eng.ishman who can figure out that
the I'-boat problem has been solved.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-08
Pointed Paragraphs

Dead game sports nre anything
buf dead ones
Most women haters are floor walk
crs in department stores.
10 IS astonishing how FAR a Few
feminine toars VIII 20 with a man
Call no-man perfect You may have
overlooked some portion OF his rec
ord
II rs human nature 20 be migrate
fgl 20 the man who fights your bat.
Tics for you and gets licked
a cynlc IS man whose disap
po.utment "a due 20 tho fact that
no world Has made without hts ad-
vice.
Many a drunkard despises himself
for hts weakness and despises wa
tered liquor for the same reason
Even IL there were two fools born
every minute The supply wouldn't
equal the demand For the bunko
trust
The Detroit times., 1917-12-08
Our Poor, Weak Suggestion

At Cleveland, third city Of the world
as to production Of ready-made garments.
the garment manufacturers of the coUn-
try are gathering to devise avup of
cloth IN womens suits and it IS really Il
movement for conservation Of the highest
Importance.
Why save wheat, meat, sugar. fuel and
such, and keep right on blowing IN money
on superfluous cloth? Is there "A lady
present who can answer IT.?
Why put week into knitting socks
that can be bought for $l12 and go
around in an overskirt containing enough
cloth to make S12 worth of socks? Is
there a lady present who can answer
that?
Why put father on an allowance of one
egg and one potato per day that he may
save money for Liberty bonds, and peno
40 eggs and 80 bushels Of potatods on
a serge bag whose only duty Is "a flop b
the wind? If there a lady present who
can answer that?
We admit that we are weak ON suggcs
tions for those designers 40 Cleveland
Their proposition to make 'em shorter