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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
NOTIME FOR
lSITTING BY
George AIDE.

Y "A house was burning.
an of the neighbors, ex-
cespt one, were trying to
sa,ve the building. He sat
on ! the fence. Some one
SUGGESTED that he should
helps.
.',tThey don't need me-"
he replied. The others
are $50 blamed energetic
and efficient that prob
ably The fire will be put
out without me turning a
hand. !,
A ship was sinking. The
captai,I n ordered all hands
to the pumps. Keep the
pumps'o going and l will
land ysubu safely" That
was the captain assur-
ance.
All of the sailors, ex-
cept one. sprang to the
pumps. Yrhis one sat on a
coil of ROPE and smoked
his pipe. "Do you want
to drown asked a ship
II wor IT drown" was
the cooT reply. MOT
while yo,1l boys are doing
my sharek Of the work. l
know yo,i 1--we got to keep
the pum1 bs going whether
l help or not"
Once al great republic,
in real nfeed of the loyal
assistanc.A of every citi-
zen, callekd for subscrip-
tons to Ia bond issue Of
enormou.fs dimensions.
One kivnd. of man said,
"I don't believe IN sub
scribe. T. fle country is full
of fellow. Us that are all
keyed-up and patriotic
and whc, p it comes to a
showdowlsn, they'll make
"a few saclFifices and take
Scare of rhy part of the
subscription, rather than
see the Ell Enterprise flatten
out and f Eail."
Don't '1pcrch on the
fence whetI N your neigh
boris hous Re is burning.
Don't salt on a coil OF
rope whel n the ship is
sinking. q
"Don't l1et the country
t 'asn: you IT vain for .
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
A Black and White Garden,
From the London Globe.

From the London GIobc.
Away III Sussex is an original garden
tschemed in black and white against a
distant background of blue sea. 1t belongs
to a black and white house. The central
entrance door is black, thanked by white
tubs hooped with black. and filled with
(seasonable white lowers: and the garden
walls are of black glazed brick and white
trellis WORK.. All the flowers. in Their
seasons, are OF deepest purple, almost
mack. auriculas. tulips, or even very dark
wall flowers; the others chosen are of
pure, cold white, enhancing the color con.
gr!sss may be seen in the foliage. The
paths are Of white sea shells, edged with
blatk rope tiles, and lead down to the sea.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Died of Inward Guilt.

WI Ting Fang is at the head of the
Chinese foreign office, and you can't
put much over on a man with as gooG
Il sense of humor as Doctor WI.
A newspaper man recalls his famous
wheeZe about the Chinaman who com
mitted suicide by eating gold leaf.
sBut I don't see how that killed him
how did itY" inquired Il society
woman.
81 suppose" said WI seriously, "that
it was the consciousness of inward
gilt."-Exchange.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Somewhat launched.

A marriage broker brought an assist
ant along to n conference about n
bride. The assistant was to confirm
his assertions.
"She is we'll made, like a pine tree,'
said the agent.
Like Il pine tree" repeated the as
sistant.
"She is cultured beyond words"
"Wonderfully cultured" came the
echo.
"However. one thing is true" con-
fessed the broker. "she has a slight
bunch on her back"
"And what IL hunch!" confirmed the
assistant.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Help to Save
Nations Food Supply

In this time of high cost of living, ev-
erybody should use all possible means to
prevent waste and to help save food. No
one means can be more effective than "A
vigorous campaign to exterminate rats
which destroy over two hundred million
dollars worth of foodstuffs annually. Keep
garbage in rat-proof cans, stop up their
holes. and above all exterminate them
for a few cents at any store. A two ounce
box will usually rid a house or barn OF
every rat. 1t destroys mice. c~ockroaches
and waterbugs as we'll. Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
A Possible Reason.

scarborough always looks on the
bright side of things"
"Why?'
Swell, the other day I went with
him to buy Il pair of shoes. He didn't
try them on at the store, and when he
got home he found that a nail was
sticking right up through the heel on
one"
did he take them back?'
mot much. He said that he sup
posed the nail was put there inten-
tionally to keep the foot from sliding
forward in the shoe"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
How's This :?

We offer $1,000 for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS CA
TARRH MEDICINE. HALLS CATARHH
MEDICINE is taken internally and acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur.
faces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
T.. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
CLEARS AWAY PlMPLEs
Does Cuticura ointment-Assisted by
Cutieura Soap-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring smear the AFT
fected surfaces gently With Cuticura
Ointment. Wash off i'm five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep it so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
GERMAN RAIDER IN
PACIFIC DESTROYED?
Report Says Captain and Part
of Seeadler Grew Are Now
Prisoners.

San Francisco, Oct. st is reported
here today that the captain and two
members of the crew OF the German
raider Seeadler have been captured and
taken to Hong hong. The launch in
which they were cruising is said to
have been sunk n the other menu
bers of the crew are supposed to have
persisted. The capture is supposed to
have happened about three weeks ago.
There is no confirmation of the story
here.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Very LONG Game.

Hostess-But when you got SO far
north that the nights were three
months long, it must have been inex-
pressibly dreary. How did you put in
your time?
Arctic Explorer-Madam, we devot-
ed the evening to a game of chess.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
CHARGES
ARE CRITICIZED
Probing Board Finds Remarks
About Congressman Acting
Suspiciously Improper.

Washington, d. c.. Oct. S.-Repre-
sentative Heflin's declaration that GER
tain members had acted suspiciously"
in connection with reports of use OF
German money to influence
was held today by the special commit
tee appointed to investigate Heflin'S
charge. to be subject to criticism"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
COMPARISONS.

"Do you remember i'm your days of
adventure the story you told me about
the trouble YOU had in one voyage to
dodge II menacing shark?'
Eyes, but that's nothing to the
trouble I have to dodge my wife when
she wants money for shopping
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
poq Did His Best.

.Iack-Say. boy, your dog bit me on
the ankle.
Tom-Well, that is as high as he
could reach. You wouldn't expect ii
little pup like linn to bite you on the
neck, would YOU!
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Catarrh of Stomach

Mrs. Mary Fennell, II. F. D.. Po-
mona, Missouri, writes:
II wish to say Il few words in the
praise OF Peruna. ] have used it
with good results for cramps in the
stomach. Also found it the very
thing for catarrh of the head. MY
sister was cured of catarrh OF stom-
ach by the use of Peruna."
Mrs. q. II. Chomer, go East 42nd
ST., Chicago, Ill.,, says: "Manalln
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels. very good for Indigestion
and heart burn"
Those who object to liquid medi.
cines a secure Peruna Tablets.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
What He Cared For.

Willie-Pa, LII be sorry when you
get we'll.
pa-Why, my son?
Willie-Becausc 1 won't get any
more empty medicine bottles to sell.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

Little Italy. Pa. is to be moved
bodily to IL new site 80 coal under it
can be mined.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

The race is not always to the swift,
but the chances r IL hundred to one
that il is.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
A0A~~ ~ "s''s'ssssss0lltlio lHIi llilnlIlllllllll
s! "..' ~. Murine Is tor Tired Eyes. :

: -G fanulated Eyelids. Rests-E
+: Refreshes Restores. Murine 10 . FavoFite F:
+: Treatment for Eyes that feel dry and smart. :
8 GIVE your Eyes a. much OF your loving care :
: 9 your Teeth and with the ZANE regularity. I:
: Gaze m THEN. yoO CANNOT ON new eyESl. !
: eold q Drug D Opncal stores or BY Mail :
8 Ask 0stae en esRe1y Go. eateass, tt esss NJ )
SiustawH,ui y ss9aSsuiI nauI Observation-Disclosures
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Fair SHOWING.

"HOw is your boy gctling along i'm
the army?"
"First rate" replied Mr.. Dopples,
considering his limitations"
"Yes?'
"Henry hates to get up in the morn
ing. dislikes all forms of physical eN-
ercisc. and never was known to obey
an order while lie stayed around home,
vet | understand he hasn't been i'm the
guardhouse but twice since he en-
listed"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
SIOUX CITY PIG. CO., NO. 41.1e17.
Has More Endurance.

Tests carried on at Princeton uui-
versity have proved that the MAJ
weighs about 40 pounds and is n
five feet and six or seven inches l.
is really of the best physical type. lie
a do more in proportion to his size
than a larger ma and has more en-
durance. Likewise the brunette is apt
to have more endurance than the
blond.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

Experience is what you know after
making II fool of yourself.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

A timid man gets his right here on
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Needed His Muscles.

The wounded Tommy writhed and
squirmed as the masseuse, with iron
fingertips, massaged his injured leg.
At last ne burst out:
CART 81 mo. What dyer think yer
adding of? Ow"
Its all rieht." said the masseuse.
"I'm kneading your muscles"
The Tommy gently but firmly pulled
us leg away from the non too gentle
'asp of his tormentor, and ':reathed:
"So'm l."
The Argentine government will in
stall an electric voting machine in its
chamber of deputies.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
A Sure Way.

A Sure Way.
SLOW did you overcome your wife's
objection to your taking up aviation? n
"Signed all my property over to
her"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

GLOW is Your boy gettlng along
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

but she made an, action of ruthless
significance by pulling his ring from
her finger and offering it to him.
He went pale, but he stood quite
still without offering to touch the
ring, or her.
Take it," she insisted, 81 am tired
of being treated as-as you treat me-
l want to be worthy of respect. 1
want to be Miss Van Dyne again, as
l used to be when : when :"
When we were strangers!" he sup
"Yesl" She Immediately accepted
the whole of the offered distance.
went up; while hers dropped slightly
as if regret were already dragging
at her pride. He studied her atten-
lively. Finally he said.
"Oh, well, have everything quite
as you please" Then he clssped
his hands behind his back, assumed an
attitude of pronounced unconcern and
asked with sarcasm:
Do you think it Is strictly logical
to jump at once from a state of en-
gagedneSs to absolute unacQuainted-
ness? This now l. know you very
well-and-now-I-do-n ot-know-you-at-a
business Is unnecessarily Wrenching
Let us go back by ali means, since
you wish it, but let us go back by slow
and easy stages following the progress
of our friendship, only unmaking it
instead of agumenting it: eh, Peggy"
His repetition of the diminutive
seemed to her an insult upon insult
What Again?" she cried furiously.
He looked hurt
Why, no, indeed; not again." he
explained with surprised suavity. If
you remember, 1 said Peg the first
time Don't you see that I have COM
menced travelling backwards? 1 have
Gained myself to Peggy"
Margaret looked at him, startled.
Calm" was certainly the word for
his state of mind He was unaf-
feetedly nonehalant He showed him
self ready indeed to do her biddingI
A real fright began to shake her pulses,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
By Marion Hill

their engagements with me. How
late is he now?"
She flung a frowning inquiry at the
mantel where an indiscreet little
Dresden clock was exposing the fact
that she had been neglected for a full
eleven minutes.
Yet hearing the unmistakable ap-
proach of Charles Lawlor's footsteps,
the frown on her face deepened instead
of lifting. She scored the glad beat
of her heart as still another count
against the late-comer.
A second later, assured of his well
come, eager with the eternal eagerness
of the lover, Charles .Lawlor stood on
the threshold. He brought a sense
of stimulation with him. He seemed
to radiate the fresh strength of outdoor
life-the urge of ambition, and love
and courage He was all that Is best
In man and lover; moreover, he was
carrying a big bunch of red roses,
which he promptly aimed at her list
less lap.
'PegI you darling, how awfuIIy
rose-shower took her.
But Margaret was attuned for rever-
ence. She rose to her feet.
"Pegl" she accused, 81 never want
to hear that name again-from you'll"
He stared at her with excusable
curiosity, with more excusabie anger,
yet also with a certain generosity of
comprehension. She had had high
moods before. He held himself chiv-
alrously IN hand
WANT the Peg cut out?" he
questioned quietly
The ease and not the strength of
his quietude impressed her madden
ingly.
II dol" she famed. 'I want it
cut out. +" And l want the rest of
it cut out I find myself tired of
it all Tired Of"
Her glibeness deserted her here,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

This is nothing but a farce to you,"
she faltered, terribly convinced. HAS
1t always been that, and nothing
more?"
He flushed Indignantly.
You know E--ser," he said quietly.
For emotional warfare he had just
the right kind of voice, low and must
cal one; weapon which attacked
while defending.
Its vibrations stirred Margaret deep
Iy- She irresolutely adjusted and re-
adjusted the ring upon her finger and
looked firmly down, having no words
she dared trust herself to say. He
waited, and looked at her, giving her
the chance to speak. Then with
slight shrug of his shoulder he accepted
her silence.
thoughtfuliy, IF so, then It was
a farce of which 1, at least, never
tired" He drew from his pocket her
photograph, studying it revereptly.
"a farce he went on, (which has
nightly drawn me here unBearied of
its perpetual entertainment, Madge."
With quick, bitter sigh he reso-
lutely put the photograph away from
him, showing 1t far across the table.
He did not look at her, but dropped
into q big chair and leaned YEARLY
back, apparently mastered by his
thoughts, none too CHEEKY ones.
Margaret flickered another glance
towards him, he looked so big, so good,
the smooth contour of his face I'M
marred by any of the telltale lines of
malicious living or thinking He looked
so far awayl He-who had lately been
so nearl She shivered a little and
coveftly pressed to her lips the un-
responsive ring.
Slowly, and with apparent uncon-
Germ, Lawlor rose, crossed over to
Margaret, seated himself upon the
lounge and drew her quickly down
beside him. His touch sent g wonder
full fire of affection rushing consumingly
through her. 1t burned betrayingIy
IN her face Her lover took her hand
singled out her ring finger and slipped
back upon it the fetter OF their en-
OF passionate content and leaned near
him.
You remember the evening when
/ brought 1t to your" he whispered.
That lovely night of stars and moon
the garden with its clinging perfume
the hidden trill of a nesting bird
from the dark branchesl-the music
from the ballroom-just you and
IN the sweet night world alOne-youT
heart upon my heart-as l slipped
this tiny ring upon your finger-my
affIanced WIfei-do YOU remember"
Did she rememberl Could he ask
her that?
q Don't you remember" he repeated,
this time very casually and cheerfuIly,
while his intense clasp slackened
Don't you, Margaret"
Then he coolly removed the ring,
put it with elaborate care into his
pocket-boOk, and, wandering over to
the mantei, toyed perfunctorily with
the slender silver vase.
Margaret was trembling. To give
her shaking hands something to do,
she took up the shower of roses and
tried to smooth their crushed petals
into seemiiness. In her mind the
flowers were already priceless as the
sole links to her dead happiness. She
would keep them forever and theft
withered ghosts should lie upon her
breast when the grave opened for
her.
By the mantel Lawlor covered q
yawn; he put down the vase, crossed
to the lounge again and took the
flowers from her cold fingers.
I'VE have gone back, back, away
past the time of roses, have We not,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

. -7ention that P. P. Smith had pur-
c12asad the Smith & Oshant stock of
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

should IeeI unuer ODIlgdLIOIIs 20 inc
G. A. R. Associations for their most
generous offer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

'THE big, warm parlor was costly
dim except for the radiant
) circle cast by its one lamp.
In the roseate center of the
p illumination. and not at all un-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

nOthingneSs agai
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
McAdoo in Appeal
to Young America.
Wants Each School Child to Buy
al Least One 25-Ccnt Thrift
Stamp This We (.
Ipy Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON. December IA great
drive to make every school child in
America buy at least ono 25-cent thrift
stamp during the first week Of the
war savings, campaign which opens
next Monday was announced to-day BY
tho national war savings committee
which made public a special appeal by
Secretary McAdoo addressed TO young
America" Savings stamps and certifi
Gates. b. which it is planned to raise
*2.o0o.oo0.0oo within the next year, will
go on sale at every post-of.lcc Monda y
morning, and at banks. schools, stores
and other institutions later in the
week
special pamphlet has been pre-
pared suggesting boys and girls make
money by beating carpets waxing
floors. sitting. ashes. helping parents.
cleaning cellars. washing windows.
cleaning silver. cutting wood. vurnish-
Ing chnirs. tearing down Old chicken
coops and cutting up for frcwood.
caring for neighbours baby. acting AS
messenger for drug stores selling
magazines. working in stores on Satur-
DAYS and waiting on tables. Z
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
COAST LINE CLERKS
WILL RETURN TO WORK
Details OF seui-n,cni Are Not Known
Here Unit Ord~~a "a Iteturm
ARE Received,

Striking Richmond clerks in the
tic Coast Line Railroad Company were
advised yesterday .hpt The strike had
been settled. ana that they were to
return to work Immediately. Part pt
the men returned 20 their positions
yesterday, and it is expected that the
run force Will resume their duties to-
morrow. Details Of the settlement OF
the strike We're not known in Rich
mOnd last night.
i; was stated at the campaign offices
or the clerks. which were established
at Murphys Hotel Immediately after
the men WALKED out. that they knew
nothing OF the terms on which the
been advised from Washington that an
agreement had been reached. and that
inc men were to return 10 work. This
ordcr was issued at once and the
clerks returned to the freight offices
Initial ovcrtures b: President j. L..
kenl:'. of the Goa st Line. provided that
as many Of the clerks as could be.
would he rcinstatcd. THIS sugges-
tlon, however. was not acceptable TO
me men. aad they refused to consider
=, The Coas, Line also announced
tnat Tor the duration of the war there
would be no further opposition on It's
part to cle organization OF it's men
II Is presumed that The settlement was
maze on the basis Of the demands OF
inc c'erhS. which was for Il complete
recognition Of their union
80 Information had been received in
Richmond last night as to the status
or the other strikes that were called
IN sympathy with the Coast Lin.
clerks. -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
JULIEN n. BRYAN TELLS
OF EXPERIENCE IN FRANCE
Gives Ea"rllew Picture, TnIirn by
iitnaelf Showing Trenches md
Wire acknowledgements.

"uiien II. bryan. tae ..outhfuI Prince.
ton ambulance driver in France TO-
eleven months. delighted ;ne audience
la the auditortuct az the y ~ g. ).
last night when he rcia,rd so;a. of
MS experiences on the battle grounds
~ Rance and Illustrated his lecture
" showing cuiorrd SLICES o. the Sat
lie heids and trsnci:e" and destroyed
coun'r! OF France. lie was able to
hoid his audience wita him because
he wa" exircme!! wi;ty ana his re-
marks. though sarcastic at times, Gro :
ated :: great amount or laughter and
instead OF making the scenes appear
horrible. nc spoke OF them in iight
terms. causing tive audience to laugh
where ordinarily they would be temps; u.
ed 10 SHOW their emotion by rceniug.
He told OF his trip TO Franco il,
cohiban: with twenty other young
American college boys who went over
10 see some excitement. and he added
that some of them saw more excite
meht man they wanted TO see. After
arriving in France he was detailed to
inc ambulance corps. and there he had.
US lie termed II. some very interest
Ing and exciting work. driving IN the
dark and passing over lead bodies.
May OF his other stories were inter
cstinS. and he finally concluded hy tell
ing OF MS experiences in carrying .ht
wounded soldiers from the battle ticlde
70 thP temporary hospital and then
to the base hospital
Air. Bryan showed slides tMat were
Tery interesting, and the taking of
some OF the pictures endangered his
life. lie first showed the ambulancc
company leaving for the front. then
they were seen on the march. md
thnir hnal arrival on the baltic fields.
Next he showed the firat-linc trenches.
the communicating trenches, mo mans
land. 1ill 3ot. and many other pIacca
made famous ny the war. Other slides
pictured Tie barbrd- wire sntans;c,ncn,
showing how come of the men wer.
caught between them :,pb others show
"a where me burctihE Shells had torn
the wires fatH small pieces
PROBABLY Sc most Interesting from
IN American point of view was th.
one showing what he called only dead
Boch"s."
Atter the lecture he people crowd.
ed around Mr. Bryan TO in.pnct Tho
many souvenirs TIT az brought HON.
With him from France. such as
french baHonet. n:..ng :orrodo. :,
aelmet. and r.rer weanons OF wa.
he lecture Wis given for M, home
NJ o. the Ladies Society OF the Grace
Co""';ant Presbyterian Church.