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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12
McINDOE FALLS.
Community Flag Dedicated Last Sun
day-PerSOnalS.

&. D. Nichols, Correspondent
The people of McIndoes dedicated a
new community flag at $50 Sunday
afternoon. The flag, which is Is feet
wide and "a feet long, was bought by
subscriptions secured by the Boy
Scouts from 95 different individuals.
About $50 persons gathered for the
ceremony. They sang THE Star
Spangled Banner" while four of the
boys raised the flag. The Scouts then
led the company in pledging allegi-
ance to the flag and the Republic for
which it stands. Rev. A. e. Brownlee
of Barnet Center delivered a message
from the mother church of the town
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12
UPTURE.

Women everywhere suffer frona s1rtds..
ney trouble-ba ckac che, rheumatfGs
pains, swollen and tender muscles, stiAs
joints-and 1T is to.help those who 5sufLsi;
fer as she did that Mrs. C. J. Ellis, seSs..
9Th Ave. Sioux Falls, s. D., writes:@--tfs
feel sure if any one bothered as I Was
will give Foley Kidney Pills fafrfE1HES
they will be repaid for their work. ii
seems foolish to neglect an ailmenE,
when there is such a remedy to be-
had" They correct bladder disturb
ances too.-CHARLES A. SEARLES g.
co. HI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12
UniversaIist Church Notes.

The Sunday school made a good
start yesterday and there were two
new teachers and a number of new
scholars
Mrs. Adds Ladd of Parker avenue
invites the ladies of the social circle
and friends of the church to her home
for a picnic supper Thursday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12
FIVE CASES OF POLIO.
Three Children in One MiddleSex Fam.
lily Have Disease.

Middlesex, Sept 6.-There are five
cases of poliomyelitis in this village
The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
Palmer, a son of Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Sherman, and three children of James
Cram are the patients. A close quar-
antine has been placed on the village
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12

U. S. Ambulance Men Decorated
Paris, Sept. 10. - Twenty three
American ambulance men have been
decorated by the French government
with the War Cross during the past
week for their work in recent heavy
fighting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-12

Mrs. Stella Folsom, Misses Grace
Waite. Della and Mary Taylor are in
Boston attending the millinery OPEN
ing. s.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29
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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

There are forty-eight states
in our nation. We have one hun
dred million people - about one
sixteenth Of the population Of
the globe, and one third of theI
wealth Of the world belongs toI
us. We have acquired this vast
wealth not by force Of anneya-
ton but by the sweat Of the
face. Brain and muscle have
made the farm, the mine and
| the forest to give up their riches
We have educated our people,
and in no small degree, the light
from this educational system
has shown round the globe. Oh
the great nations of the world
we stand head. We have accom-
plished things that the WORT
thought could not be done. A
/ this critical period of our eXls
! tence, shall we as a nation an
: as individuals, surrender a sir
gle principle to a foreign potter
tate?
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29
WAR TAG STAMPS


On and after Saturday, De-
cember 1, war tax stamps will
be required and many business
men who heretofore have not
been affected by the war tax
will be compelled to use stamps.
Failure to pay tax or supply in
formation relative thereto,
makes the individual liable to a
fine Of not less than 500 ner
more than $1,000. This tax does
not apply to government instru-
ments or stocks and bonds is
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

sued by cooperative building
and loan associations.
For bonds of Indebtedness, 5
cents for each 500, value will
be charged.
For capital stock, 5 cents for
each 500 face value.
For drafts or checks other
than at sight OF on demand and
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

cannot afford to lose sight of
the colossal task before us.
There is something for everyone
to do.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

promissory notes , cents per
500, OF fraction.
For conveyances, exceeding
500 and not exceeding $500 in
value, so cents and 80 cents for
each additional $500 value.
For power of attorney, %
cents. ....
For parcel post packages, !
cent for each % cent transpor-
tation charge.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

The old fashioned woman who
used to knit socks for the ben
eft of the family now has a
granddaughter who knits swea
ters for popularity.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29
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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

We should not deceive our
selves with the idea that the
war is about over. Perhaps it
has just begun. Therefor we
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

THE GRANGER COUNTY NEWS
published every Thursday by
F. G. Asquith, Publisher.
S. R. Wester, Editor and Manager.
Entered as second class mat
ter April 2, 1917, at the Post
Office at Rutledge, Tenn, under
Act of March 3, 1879.
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Months &c
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Members Of The East TENNESSEE
Press Association.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

Food conservation can only be
accomplished through the whole
people. Individual saving will
solve the food problem. Cut out
the uXuries.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29

We could get along much
more comfortably with a fuel
producer than with a fuel ad-
ministrator.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29
EDITORIAL PAGE

Lest we forget - Eat plenty;
wisely and without waste.
o
It is said that irish potatoes
arc going to waste in cars at
Chicago. Where's Hoover?
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-11-29
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Press Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
WARNS NATION OF AN
 AIRSRIP RAID
Big Attack by Air May Come within the Next Thirty Days Says
 Rear Admiral.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-SpeaHing here, Rear Admira! Robert E. Peary, chairman Of the national patrol com. mission, after recalling the surprise caused by the sudden appearance Of the German submarine U-53 and the raids off Nantucket, gave this warn ing:
 "Within thirty days we may have a thousandfold greater shock from the air with ourselves as victims instead of spectators"
 Admiral Peary said that immed- fate development of the aerial coast patrol as q national burglar alarm around the country" would be the most effective arm of defense in the event of war. He was address ing a gathering of Pan-American aeronautics exposition in this city.
 "This country faces an immediate danger" he said. "No appreciable addition can be made to our navy in time to meet 1t. No appresiabIe increase can be made in our army in time to meet it."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Lord Cecil Replies to Question How U Boat Blockade EffeCting
 Great Britain.
GERMAN COUNT TALKS
War Is Now Nearing Its Termination - Final
 Struggle Will
 Be Dreadful.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-"The West ern Atlantic, the North Sea and the Mediterranean are now outlaw wa ters. Murders may be committed on them but the attempt to hold up all sea traffic has not yet Sunc- ceeded in any of the sections and will not succeed
 This was the reply of Lord Ce- ciI. minister of blockade to a ques- tion given him today as to the ef- iects of the submarine warfare.
 During the past 24 hours, it is stated, only a tonnage of 430 have been sent down by the German submerSibles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information
NoW BOUND NoRTH

City of Seattle arrived from the south this afternoon with one days mail.
 Jefferson is northbound and is expected from the south to. morrow with one days mail. Princess Sophia will be due from the South Saturday night Will have one days mall.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNes Northwestern is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Al.Ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Sun. day.
 Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle March 2nd. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Tuesday.
 soUTHeoUND sAILINGs City of Seattle tomorrow or Friday will be the next soutnbound boat. Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
AlRMEN WITH BOMBS SOARING OVER SEA
 HUNTING OUT DIVERS

NEW YORK, Feb. 2'.-Aceordtng 10 a senior officer in the Royal Ma. " Reserves, who arrived yesterday from London, there is no need for anxiety regarding the increased ae- tivity Of the German submarines in British waters.
 One Of the most successful means of destroying U-boats, he said. is to drop bombs from aeroPlanes or tor pedo boats which are fatal to the submarine # they explode within a radius of fifty feet
 The airmen fly out 15o to 200 miles from land and sweep over the water like albatrosses searching for fish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
COLOMBIA TREATY
 COMPENSATION NOT
 TO BE RATIFIED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. - The Senate foreign relations committee today determined Chat the long pend, ing treaty to compensate Colombia for partition of Panama could not be ratified at this s-session. This de. cision was reached after President Wilson's letter urging ratification had been read. Chairman Stone said he would make a formal state ment later and make public the Presidents letter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
MILL ASK CONGRESS FOR
 MORE POWER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Presi. dent Wilson, it was announced this afternoon, has practically decided to appear before a joint session of the two houses of Congress to ask for added authority to protect Am erican seamen and American ships against the German submarines. While there is bare chance that he will not carry out the plan there is every indication that he will make an address late this week or early next.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
.THuNDERER" RAISES PRICE
 TO FOUR CENTS A COPY

LONDON, Feb. 21. - The London Times announces that as conse. quence of the increasing restrictions on news print paper it has raised it's price to cents copy lt says the recent increase to cents did not affect its circulation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
MEN ON STRIKE AT KRUPP IRON
 WORKS AT ESSEN
Seventeen Thousand Are Involved and Many Have Been Sent
 to the Front.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 21.-A from tier correspondent of the Telcgraaf says that strike in the Krupp Iron Works at Essen, involving I7,OOO workmcn, has been in pro- gress fortnight The men are demanding higher wages owing to the increasing cost of food, Many strikers have been sent to the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
UNITED STATES IS MARKING GROUND
 ON AUSTRIA
Government Asks What Is the Position of That Nation on Warfare
 by Submarines.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. - The United States today in an emphatic note to Austria demanded an an- swer whether that nation proposes to abide by the assurances given this government after the sinking of the steamships Ancona and Per sia.
 The note virtually asks Austria its position regarding the German submarine blockade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
FIGHT TO THE END.

Berlin, Feb. 21.-Count vOn Per ting, chairman of the foreign af- fairs committee of the Federal Council, today said
 we desire to bring the war to an end because we are shocked by the wars sorrows. Our adver- saries wish to continue the war be-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
SEATTLE N0MINATES
 MEN TO RUN FOR THE
 COUNCIL NEXT MONTH

SEATTLE. Feb. 21.-Robert Hes keith, Allen Dale and O. l.. Brick son. present members of the city council. were re-nominated yester- day at the municipal election, and W. D. Lane, Byron Phelps and Wm. M. Calhoun were the three others nominated. The regular election will be held next month and three are to be elected to the council.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

cause they are terrified by the hOr- TOTS that peace will bring.
 "The war draws nearer its ter nination and the final struggle will be of the greatest dreadfulnesS but it must be fought to the bitter end"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
HOUSE FALLS IN LINE ON SENATE
 BONE DRY TOPIC

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 - The House today incurred in the Sem ate dry bone amendment to the Post office transportation bill. The Prohibitionists chanted the bone dry song while the vote was being taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
SEATTLE BUILT SUB
 IS LAUNCHED TODAY

SEATTLE, Feb. 2l.-Submarine N-3 was launched this afternoon from the ways at the Seattle Con- struction and Dry Dock Company. The vessel, when completed will cost $5OO,OO0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
BIG TIMBER ORDER PLACED BY ALASKA
 RAILROAD AGENTS

SEATTLE, Feb. 21.-The Alas ka Railroad Commission has pur- chased one million feet, principally bridge timbers which will be shipped to Seward March 14th. The ship ment will be lowed north on barge by the tug Barraconta and will be the first lumber order to be sent north this season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
MAYOR GOES TO JAIL.

GARY, Ind. Fe6. 2I.-MayoT R. Johnson, chief of police and oth- CT officials have been arrested by Federal officials in connection with the alleged election frauds of last November.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
All, LADIES THEY ARE PUTTING Fl. c. of [.
 RIGHT UP TO YOU

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2l. Every inch added to the length of a woman's dress means a loss Of $IO.OOO.OOO year to the shoe business, according to A. D. Ander- son. of Boston. who told the delegates at the convention of the retail shoe dealers Association that they should cooperate with the design CTS and keep the skirts short in fashion. even making them shorter
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
SUFFERING CATS!!
 STUDS GOING UP!!

Seattle, Feb. 21-Growl- ing will now break out in all places where potatoes are used and that is in practi- cally every household. To- day the price of murphies went to $75 ton and the best grades are demanding $S5 a ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Two Trains Collide in Northern Rumania and Hundreds
 Are Dead.
CARS CATCH ON FIRE
Many Burned Beneath the [ Debris - MunitiOn
 ExpIodeS Causing
 Other Deaths.

BERLIN. Feb. 21.-Five hun dred German refugees were killed and many injured in a collision Of trains early today in northern Ru- mania. The refugees were bound to the German border when one special train overlook another on @ down-grade and plOwed its way through ten car lengths of the first train.
 Berlin. Feb. 21.-AcCOrding to dispatches appearing today in the newspapers of Moscow describing the train wreck in Northern Ru- mania, it is stated that five hun d-ed were killed outright and hui dreds were injured. The cars caught fire and burned a large num- Der of those imprisoned beneath the wreckage. Other were killed by ex- ploding ammunition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
IS WORKING FOR FIFTY
 MILLION DOLLAR LOAN

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The New York World says that President Sa- bin of the Guaranty Trust Com pany who is now in England, is en- deayoring to get a $5O,OOO,OOO con tract for supplies from Great Bri- tain
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Submarine TorpedoeS Ship in Mediterranean and Soldiers Hurled
 to Death.
STEAMER SPLITS IN TWO
Shells Aboard Explode, Adding Horror to the Disaster, Few Are
 Saved.

BERLIN, Feb. q. - Crowded with soldiers, estimated at 5000, believed bound for Saloniki, an Italian transport was sunk by a submarine today in the barred zone of the Mediterranean sea, accord ing to the advices the number saved was small.
 The submarine discharged only one torpedo but this struck the transport amidShipS and a frightful explosion resulted, blowing the ves- Sel in two and hurling debris and men hundreds of feet into the air. To add to the torpedo explosion a large quantity of shells in some manner also exploded wrecking the vessel and destroying the few life boats.
 It is understood that the sub. marine took aboard seven men, picked up in the water.
 Berlin, Feb. 21.-Two armed vessels, nationality not given in the report received here, loaded with cargoes and destined for Sa- Oniki, were sent down this after noon in the Mediterranean sea, within the barred zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. Feb. 2l - Alask, Gold closed today at SIS. Alaska-Juneau at 6Ts, American Zinc at &Si2. Butte & Superior at 47A. Chino at 55&.
 Ray at 277s
 Utah Copper at 11OSt. Copper metal was quoted at g.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

J. Fillmore Warder Is a practicng lawyer at Ketchikan, and member of the Democratic Divisional com mittee for the First Division. He is a young man, and came to Alaska several years ago in the United States Lighthouse Service. He stud. jed law and was admitted to the bar and for the last few years has been engaged in the practice of law.
 Mir. Warder succeeds Mrs. Swine. ford. widow of the late Gov. Alfred p. Swineford. resigned. Mrs. Swine ford was the first Alaskan appointed to office by President Wilson. She resigned the office sometime ago. de- string to retire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
s U M M A R '

character thcr has place Clear and cold be continues over the Territory Unsettled temperatures prevail Seattle San Francisco
 M B. SUMMERS, MeteOrologist
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
WARDER IS NAMED FOR POSTMASTER
 AT KETCHIKAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. eco Presi. dent Wilson this afternoon sent the nomination Of J. F. Warder, for postmaster at Ketchikan. to the Sen
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
MORE RIOTS IN NEW YORK CITY
 ARE THREATENED

NEW YORK. Feb. 21. - The poor women of the various tene- ment districts in New York City say they will continue their de- mands for a reduction in the cost of living until Mayor Mitchell causes a lowering or prices. Extra reserves of police were on duty at various places today to nip any incipieut riot which might break out.
 Mayor Mitchell tals afternoon. to a delegation of women. promised to do all in his power % cope with the advance in food prices. The women threatened Go ataryc on the steps of the city hall unless some move was made whereby they could secure food at reasonable prices
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Weather Conditions as Recorded by the U. s. Weather
 Bureau.
LOCAL DATA

GABLE REPORTS FOR 24 HOURS ENDING AT 500 A. M
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21
Highest Sp.m.

YESTERDAY
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-21

TO-DAY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14
By Lady Duff Gordon
("LUcILE")

("LU 4 l. -
11ACKwARD. turn backward, o
"H time in thy flight,
Make me child again.
runs the old song.
But the old song adds "just for to-
night" while the ballade Of fashions OF
the Winter Of 1916 to 1917 has it for
at least this season"
The little girl" gown is exceedingly
popular. There are several reasons for
Its being. One is that fashion Is radi-
cal. She leaps from one extreme to an
other. After two seasons Of grand
mamma styles. among them stiff, metal
Ito brocades, it is pleasant to glide to
the other end Of the arc and feast the
eye upon the vernal freshness and sim
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

girdle.
The little net hat, with its small lace
brim. worn with this costume is Of the
little girl type. .,....
The other gown reproduced In the
picture at the top OF the page Is Of
similarly girlish design. but simpler.
Like the first one. in the larger picture,
It 10 built Of taffeta In a gray shade.
Like that, It 10 girdled at the normal
waist line. Instead Of the deliberately
embroidered motif. however, are two
groups Of silk-tovered cords, two in
each group. In fan.like effect above the
girdle. In front, Is gathered the fulness
Of the skirt upon q background of
quaint. tight-iitting bodice. The ruffled
edge Of this fan-like decoration is car.
ried down the front Of the skirt on
either side to meet the cords. The
decolletase is outlined by double
ruching Of maline.
The very short sleeves have q close
ruffle Of the plated maine. With this
Is the ever present note, In decorative
gowns. Of bunch of flowers. these
being Of black and yellow velvet.
The inclination toward Powered silks
is apparent In the third of these little
girl gowns, that shown at the bottom of
the page. 1t is. Of sparsely lowered
black silk, the motif being pink rosebuds.
The skirt, scantier than usual, is slightly
dfaped at the sides, but. as Is suitable
in the case Of Powered silks, has no
other trimming. The gathered girdle,
narrow at the sides and long at front
and back. is of the Powered silk. White
maline forms the sleeves. the chem
isette and wide, turnjback ruching at
the neck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-10
World of Finance
STOCK MARKET

New York. Oct 1o-A further
slump of SIS points in Peoples Gas
to A on suspension of the dividend
was the over shadowing feature of
today's early dealings on the stock
exchange. Ohio Gas dropped s. IL
points and Laclede Gas q. Changes
elsewhere were mainly downward,
coppers, shippings, oils, tobaccos and
the general war group suffering losses
ranging from substantial fractions to
Q IL points. United States Steel
hardened at the outset but yielded
later with allied industrials, and rail-
roads were irregular.
Consolidated Gas, Brooklyn Union
Gas and Columbia Gas were added to
the list of weak utilities, declining
5M,s4% and 2 points respectively
Unsettlement soon extended to the en-
tire list, Steel reacting from LOG to
1O31s, with gross declines of / to 3
points in other steels and equipments,
coppers and specialties. Texas Co.
supplemented yesterdays even point
decline with a further break of six
points. Railroads were under less
pressure though various investment
shares lost one to two points. Bonds
were heavy, but the Liberty issue
held at 99.72 to 1918.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-10
REGISTRARS NOTICE

The Registrars of Voters will be in
session, Monday, October Is, 1917, at
their office, room 2, City Hall, State
street, from 9 o'clock a. m. to O'Clock
p. m. for the purpose of perfectfng
the voting lists and to receive applica-
lions of those persons, who desire to
be made electors.
Applications will not be received
after o'clock p. m. on that date.
WILLIAM LOUNSBURY,
JAMES H. ROONEY,
General Registrars of Voters
G. 10 II