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The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
By WfUUOUGHBY LEE.

years from now, so far IS anyone can see. it may be nearer 100000. For America has taken oath that not until kaiserism has been plotted from the earth will the war end.
 Those boys of ours who are over there, and the others who are going, need all the help and encouragement and aid the folks at home can pOssi- hly give them. That is why the Red Cross, instead of confining itself to giv- ing .J.lem hospital treatment after they have been hurt or are sick, is giving them Christmas trees and comfort kits and doing everything possible to make Christmas enjoyable for them. Not man in all Black Jack" Pershing's army. will be without some reminder of the people at home for sshom he is fighting. Not man in any one of all the army and navy cantonments scat tered all over the United States will be without a genuine Christmas-even to Christmas tree. The Red Cross has gone into the Santa Claus business wholesale. as 1t goes into everything 1t undertakes.
 And that is why every man. every woman. every child owes il to him. self and to the soldiers and sailors to become q member of the Red Cross. A campaign is being carried on tes enlist i0,eo0000 new members of the Amer can Red Cross, which will make 1t five times as large and ten times as rich and powerful as any other Red Cross in the world.
 It is because of the millions and mil lions of American boys who are going over to France that the whole Amer ican people has got to join the Red Cross in helping eare for them. A few handred thousand can be looked after hy the present membership: hut multi ply them by ten or twenty or twenty five. and it takes nation to back them properly.
 II has been great sport this year to fix up the Christmas packets. and write th7 little personal note that goes with each one. and picture to ones self the pleasure with which the unknown sol dier in France will hail the gift from fhe home land. For there has been no re0t fighnc-onlv q trench raid or so, In which only few lives were lost -70e.z au all likelihood. than would i9a5ze eccurrad in the natural course of events if they had remained in civil 1.e. So. while there was sorrow for the brave fellows who went down fight ne, and for those others who were slain i'll the submarine brushes with the Germans. there was not the over Whelmin@ grief thut comes after every great battle.
 NeXt year il will he different-so different. In the Spring-and earlier if the French line should break at any noinf-Pershing will hurl his boys into the gap. and everybody knows what tlat means There will be fighting of the kind that made whole world admire the men of Bull Run. and An tietam. and Ghancellorsulle and Chickamauga, and Gettysburg. and wherever Americans have fought They will be pitted against foe who, whatever we may say of his arrogance ard cruelty his disregard of the laws of humanity and the ordinary decen- eies of civilized life is a hard fighter
 Tint means that the hospital will be full of American boys whose lives de- pend on the work the Red cross must do-for there is no other agency that can wait on them. It means bandages
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Responsibility.

Prohibition has made great change in Crimson Gulch," commented the occasional visitor.
 "Yes," replied Three-Finger Sam, Il never saw the settlement so quiet and polite"
 How do you account for it?'
 'Well, liquor is no longer handy as an excuse for reckless talk and every body's nerves has steadied down so that if man shoa,d reach for gun it 'ud have to mean Something.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
otlahama Cit Ohtitiibtilst Ut

Pleasant Pellets for stomach. liver and bowels are made up of the May apple, aloe leaves and jaiap. This well-knewn pellet was made up nearly fifty years ago, by Dr. Pierce, and can be obtained from almos& any apothe- cary the same as Dr. Piefce's Favorite Prescription, the eyer-famous friend to aiing women, and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, proven by years to be the greatest general tonic.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Sea Coast Sand Binder.

Californians say there is no sea coast sand binder that surpasses in effectiveness Ammophila arenaria, sea bent grass. It has done more to hold the shifting dunes of Golden Gate park, San Francisco, than any other agency.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney Iedo. County and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUM DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE:
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December. A. D. 1888.
 (seaD A. W. Gleason. Notary Public; HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Subject to Amendment.

Spike told me last night that he had never loved anybody else, and would love me, and alone, as long as life lasts; just like thatl" said waitress in the rapid fire restaurant.
 ''TIoh He told Goldie the same thing before they were married" re- turned another waitress.
 "Aw, yes! But that was almost 9 year o.'-Kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Some Speed Car.

What did you do yesterday?"
 "Psmythe took me for drive out in the country in his new car"
 Has Psmythe got new ear?"
 Well, he calls it car, but I'd call 1t thunderbolt."
 What kind of car is it?"
 Its this kind of a car: The man who is driving it says: Isn't that q fine view ahead of us?' And you say: Yes, wasn't il -"
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Minister a Lina,list.

Four languages were used last year in the preaching of Rev. Paul Burgess. Presbyterian missionary in the Que zaltenango field of Guatemala. accord ing to the Guatemala News. He spoke in Spanish, English, German and Cak- chiquel
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
IdoIatry on the Decline.

It is becoming a custom among non- Christian Chinese of Borneo to go to the Methodist chapel for their mar riage ceremony. Because of the infiu- ence of the mission, idolatry among them has practically ceased.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
 Decolorizino Cartoons.

English experimenters have at least partially discovered the secret proc esses used in the manufacture of German and Dutch decolorizing car bons for the sugar industry.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Lookinq Ahe ad.

Junior. With his playmate. had been given some candy by an old gentle man. and on being asked how they liked it replied: Just fine! Will you get Us some more when this is done? We're big eaters"
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
ODD SHELTER FOR FLAGMAN
House, With Appearance of Mosque, Constructed From Parts of Dis-
 carded Locomotives.

A flagman's shelter house, made up of old locomotive parts, guards street crossing on the Southern Pacific at San Jose, Cal. The shelter, which looks like mosque was constructed
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
|a| THE RED CROSS NEEDS
 ia1< TEN llII LON NEW - BEERS TO HEI. P
 < I aDHsSl JF E E,R, k HUMANITY

literally by the million for their wounds. It means splints and wound pads and pillows and all manner of surgical dressings without stint. It means pajamas and bed shirts and surgical shirts the kind that surgeons can open and reach wounds with out handling buttons. It means bed socks and bath robes and convalescent robes and all the things that in- valids need.
 It means drugs and medi- cines and operating instru- ments and all the appliances with which modern surgeons are daily performing miracles in saving lives and restoring to usefulness legs and arms which under other methods would have been cut off at
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Hiaher Than Butter.

In some parts of Germany. accord ing to the bulletin of the Chicago sec tion of the American Chemical society, oleomargarine is quoted Ut higher prices than butter.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Decidedly Unusual.

A Wisconsin mans defense against his wife's divorce suit was on the ground that she refused to speak to him and compelled him to buy phono- graph for eompar
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
DON'T SNIFE,F

You can rid yourself of that cold in the head by taking Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Price 25c. Also used in cases of La Grippe and for severe headaches. Remember that.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Injuries and Insults.

Injuries may be atoned for and for given; but insults admit of no compen- sation. They degrade the mind in it's own esteem and force 1t to recover it's level by reyenge.-Junius.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
PERUNA Best All Around Medicine IHo6e Ever Made

Mir. ". H. Edgar, 49 Cooper St. At lanta, Georgia, writes:
 T suffered for fifteen years with rheumatic symptoms. Peruna cured me and I think it is the best all around medicine ever made. I hope you will publish this letter for the benefit of others who suffer"
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Concrete Railroad Tie.

Italian steam and street railroads are experimenting with concrete tie that rocks slightly, affording Uniform elasticity and more perfect align ment of track than wooden ties.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
OKLAHOMA NEWS

0kiti. can truly aud thankfully say have taken Dr. Pierce's medicines, tlle 'Favorite Pre- scription' and the e c l q Q n Medical Discovery, a n d they did me a world of good. Nj k $. c U $ $ l B HUDSON, Stock Yards Station.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

New York city will give returned sol diers preference on municipal jobs af- ter the war.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Beino Accommodation.

No woman is really afraid of a mouse. but she doesn't like to disap- point the men who expect her to be.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
IMITATION IS slNeeResT elATTERY

but like counterfeit money the imita tion has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way, but contains no dye. Price $1G0.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN

Don't suffer torture when all female troubles will vanish in thin air after using "Femenina." Price SOC and Sr.oo-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

One lady can call another "dearie" and make it sound like a swear word.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Flattery is always dished out to oth- CT peepie-never to Us.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Game of Politics.

Politics is profession only when you are on the losing side; if you are with the winners it's business.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

The foundation of true happiness is being satisfied with present posses sions.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS rAsrelEss

A medicine chest without Magic Ar nica Liniment is useless. Best of all liniments for sprains. swellings, bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia. Three sizes, 25c, soc and S1.00.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

You may think you can be unneceSv' sarily disagreeable and get away with it, but you cant.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Now. is good time to quit talking one way and acting another.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Most every man is lazy. but he doesn't like to admit it.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Those who have once loved can nev- CT be satisfied with common friendship.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Words of T silent man are never re- pcated in court.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14
Banana Cheap and Nutritious.

billion bananas were imported into North America. Three of these ba- nanas weigh about q pound and cost
 generally about five cents. At five cents pound bananas may claim to be as cheap and nutritious food as any on the market at present prices.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Dishonesty has passed the limit when man cheats at solitaire.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE E PROMO CUINI&G re:uuTes tho causc. There Is only one Brono Quinine. A. ". GkON h , signature is on box. Sgc.
The Monticellonian., 1917-12-14

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pallets are the original little liver pills put up 40 years ago. They regulate liver and bowels Ad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

a~tArrts0uhurE. Va. Dec "A
hunting party composed of $ NJ Lilly,
! W Richie Frank Eye and Dave
smith nn Tuesday ktltnd n bear nea~
the Maple spring on Rlch}ands noun
tain which TIPPED The beam at ESQ
pounds The animal was located by
being tracked 10 his Zen. The apen-
ing To the den was enlarged and one
Of the men went fn and after much
persuasion hts bearshlp was Induced
To leave his comfortable quarters.
Upon has emerging into the open he
was met by n fusillade Of shots, which
put an end 10 his career.
on Wednesday two members Of the
first party, sam Lilly and j.. W Ritch-
r.. not having had enough OF the ex-
citing snort, again went after bear
meat This time they went in the al
~recttan If, Victims ridge. where they
soQnr located the tracks Of an enor-
mous Animal, which they located in
his den. lie was also induced to come
out and show himself. whereupon he
met his death at the hands OF the
TWO experienced hunters.
This bear weighed over 800 pounds,
being one Of tho finest specimens ever
killed In the mountains OF that section.
The skins. which are worth about
s35 each, are being tanned for the
purpose OF making bearsktn coats for
TWO or the hunters.
Other bears are believed 20 infest
the mountains west OF H~arrisonhurg
and the hunters OF tina section will
have a chance TO avenge this onslaught
these animals have made on the pig
stys Of the residents or that section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28
Kaiser Compared to a Mad Incendiary
Who Has Fired House Of Civilization

The committee on public informa-
ton Issues the following. written b.
Meredith Nicholson:
Civilization nay be iikened 70 q
house where a family live in comfort
and ease and the enjoyment Of the
privileges and security that represent
thousands OF years OF labor
When a house Is on FIRE It becomes
the instant duty OF the neighborB and
OF the government Immediately re
sponsihie for the protection Of the
householder to render aid-not to-
day or tomorrow. but the moment the
flames become visible and it IL known
that the home and It's inmates are
threatened.
House on nrel We hear cries in
the street. tho rattle and jar, Of the
engines n hose carts as they HURRY
TO the scene OF coniagrstion. The
fire is spreading, not one out a hun
dred homes are threatened!
When the kaiser began his war for
world domination he applied a torch
to that house OF civilization I have
yisualized as a home, the repository
Of every good and perfect gift that
has been won for humanity, the very
freedom that is its foundation, and
the peace that is its Cornerstone,
The kaiser is a mad inCendiary, He
stole upon the house OF civilization In
the night and tossed a burning brand
through an open window. Like a
thief who applies a match TO the rear
OF a house to stampede the inmates
- ,-*-z- sN~4u --Hys- =.
plumbers. the kaiser expected to sat
isry a long-pondered scheme OF rob
berry and conquest, Civilization slept
the sleep OF peace to awake in terror.
The kaiser's army, perfected
through years OF stern training to aid
the ~pyromantac lord OF the HohenZol-
lerns in his malign purposes. has re
sorted to every conceivable a~trocity to
terrortze civilization-not merely TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

destroy its house, but to murder the
inmates or reserve them for a more
hideous fate than death.
When we say that this Is a war 70
make the world a safe place for de
mocracy. we mean also that Il IS 10
preserve that house Of civilization IN
which democracy is the altar and
sanctuary.
House on 4rel It Is not for you and
me- to stand outside and saw hat it is
only r neighbours house that is me-
naced. The first German soldier who
set foot on Belgian soil threatened
your home and mine. He eourished
his brand at the house Of civilization
IN which you and ! live lie attacked
law. liberty. mercy. justice-every-
thing thai strengthens and adorus
that proud house IN which we OF
America have lived in c~ontenngert and
peace.
There are things IN the humbIest
horne ttSat tire 5ewQef Nauld f21t lose
without n struggle. when the h0uze
gets ahre the inmates spring 70 pro-
tect and save those things.
We Of America are in this war to
protect and save the house Of clviliza-
ton and the proud trophies that rep
resent not only our own struggles and
sacrifices but those we Inherited from
sires who shed their blood for them.
Put Out tho Fire Quickly"
Put out the fire. The more quickly
we realize that It is our house that Is
burning, the more quickly we shall be
free to cut away the blackened walls
md make the house habitable and Sc
cure. We want to see the hremen dis
perse. the police hustle the ~incendiary
to the lookup, and the adJusters come
In and settle the damages.
The way to hasten this 'consumma-
tlon is by aiding our iremen-our
army and Navy-in every possible
way. II we can't carry water or WELD
the AK on burning timhers. we can
stand back of the men who are doing
the work-our work. yours and mine.
We can pou out our dollars to help
them. We a see that the fire fight
ers are fed and clothed while they are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

lion for loss Of time by injury and
n,rt 10 no protection for their depend
.r,. ii, ~sso ~ A.,,b Tbay have no
-.,.-
tims needs, except 20 make oeFn8has
and force them.
To compel men 20 work under such
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28
pRACTTCAL QUESTIONS FOR DEFENSE COUNCIL.

IT. may very well give attention 10 the
questions of labor shortage on the
farms Of the state and 70 a campaign
of education In the matter Of labor
saving machinery on the farms as
one way to overcome the obstacle TO
increased production.
II occurs to us that the council may
very properly give attention To the
question OF the prices quoted on the
most commonly used lnbor-savtng ma
chinery and to tho question Of de
livery Of such machinery ns tho
farmers ma order in time for pitch
ing the 1918 crops. IN addition to
covering the question Of prices and
delivery, II occurs to US that the state
counoi should be able to say 10 any
Industrious farmer that reasonable
terms may he arranged for the pur-
chase Of machinery. These are prao-
teal questions which will have an IN
oreasiusly important bearing on food
production as the more urgent de
monts for man power sn purely rotn-
tAry operations increase with the
Frightening days Of warfare,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28
GERMAN CARTRIDGES USED
IN MAKING OF CRUCTFTx

Denver. Col. December 27.-A cru
elk made Of German cartridges and
bullets is the unique war souvenir Of
Lieutenant Thomas. Patterson Camp
bell. OF this city.
Lieutenant Campbell served IN the
American ambulance corps on the
French war front. and was presented
with the crucihx by a French me-
chanto.
the Aisne front It's polygonal base
foundation was cut from the base of
q 225-milltmeter howftzsr shell cas-
ing. the stand Is the fuse cap of an
AUSTRIAN lo6-mlllimeter protectile,
while the cross Itself Ia ompose of
German cartridges and bullets picked
up in no Mans and"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

Important work lies Just ahset FOR
the q prohietuon "A0 have
ass I'd congress TO extend the opera
ten Of existing Laws 30 that % amy
m France shall - ia sons- as e9r
Ryrry "a America
Tno~ whose n ruas eee& %
ssse days of the Spanish var, Dc not
need to De told what wonderful at
srreuos there rs in training camps
new AnA In the training camps 81
1sss brought about by the law which
rsnsowss temptation from the path Of
ssss soldier in training The progress
Ut sAe process Of converting civilians
asvsc ashtinw men since the fret con
es,,sr~nt Of drafted soldiers began to
arrive In the camps in september, has
eeusr tire marvel Of all observers, par
ss~wssrfy Of European officers who
sxs~e nsvew esfcrs seen great masses
~e xsss In training entirely free from
aaAsnsnssts-
r. aanswrs# property and wfaoleheart-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28
HERE. THERE AND EVERY
WHERE

They have dimmed the lights on old
broadway.
Shades are down on the Cay White
Way.
The sights galore
Hold forth no more.
All they de there now is hit the hay.
Even the sammiee are going to
have n taste Of these Tess" DAYS.
While the non-nghters are struggling
with neatless. wheatlass. porkless
to do with his loveless day. Love
sick maids must not clutter up the
holds Of ships with btllets doux u
Sammy.
Colonel Roosevelt can now give vent
70 his famous expression, ''bully."
His son Archie has earned his spurs.
An invisible ship has anchored at
Baltimore. CamouAage.
A youth Of Yonkers fed down a
fue whom irate father came on the
scene Rather a dark ending to the
~spooninE.
Women OF Germany have adopted
a new scheme OF e~nsnaring poor man
Tho supply OF food is the lure to mat.
rtmony.
Even convicts can be trusted. The
warden Of the New Jersey reforma.
tory allowed forty TO spend Christmas
n home. An returned. Perhaps the
Jail was a better domicile.
The poor ~overworked housewife I:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

on the Job; we can take care Of them
when they fall injured In our cause
House on Ere Civilization on fire.
The man who saws this Is not Ameri-
cas- war is asleep IN n burning house
and does not deserve 10 be saved by
the splendid valorous fremen who are
fghttnE 70 rescue him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

"\othtnE areardinE to The ohsery-
eHt littte san of a village cooper, ia
hungheie without a barrel around
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

Colonel Roosevelt al now give vent
70 his famous expression, bully. ."
His son Archie has earned his spurs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

An invisible ship has anchored at
Baltimore. Camoufage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

Women or Germany have adopted
a new scheme OF ensnaring poor man
Tho supply OF food is the lure to mat
rtmony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

A youth Of Yonkers fed down a
fue whom irate father came on the
cent Rather a dark ending to the
epnonInE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28

DECEMBER %
South Bend news-times., 1917-09-13
Just 4 Triae Shady

council demanding Interstate
by counlmen impose heavy
upon passes forthcoming,
pretty well characterized by Pres John Boner petty graft
demand the passes with the alternative submitted
anything petty graft
be akin bribery The association pretty
close the graft by accedmg the demands under the
conditions imposed
The may have made extending
Courtesy
small bunch that will demand cuees that have be drawn
by exorion.
Furthermore, attendance duty councmen,
license as the association
certainly right fee-oeo
the collection OF n return for personal benefit enjoyment to accrue
themselves
congress-
state legislatures and members councils accepted railroad
franks and other utility privileges de-
manded hem as couteses legislative et alone policies
and for the extension of various valuable grants
Congress and of the legislatures
this acceptance passes
other utility privileges and how quick got the parcel post the interstate
agencies
We repeat entitled license from the Interstate
Fail association the exhibitors within city
those collected
anything value privileges otherwise extended public
individual
Would attempted carry they
not couted they demanded Would they
they had the power they would have then they have been literally
bought unless they and the collection they
attempt the collection then they honest knaver
here then petty graes
courtesy BUFFERS much "honest politicians
pec which for the most of them candidates reelection
The saving course that rights against
the fair association the counCmn
though doubt very either them
only bluff effect and bluff that worked though credit
PreSt Bordner wasn't his fault The
socltion should by president
COncme hard that they
public benefit like the who have pride
themselves demanding pretensvy
at the public expense we'll lightly possible they ought stay
home-and their grievance