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Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
HIGH PRICES REACH PENINSULA
No Great Scarcity of Food Apparent
Yet Prices Soar Method Suggested
for Housewives in Their Dealing

No Great Scarcity of Food Apparent
Yet Prices Soar Method Suggested
for Housewives in Their Dealing
Potatoes in country stores a short
distance from Wilmington are quoted
at So. 90 bushel. In market they
are % to 80 cents a quarter peck,
equivalent to 81 so q bushel. Shad
were selling at 81. so in Wilmington
and rs cents to 81. 25 down the state.
Eggs in Wilmington at 40 to SO cents
a dozen; down state at % cents.
You can go on enumerating. g." says
one of our exchanges, and yet there
is plenty in our markets" "You
hear on all sides people talking about
the combine which seem to control the
retail prices in the street markets.
What are we going 70 do about this
extortion? Should we quietly submit
to this unjustifiahle imposition? Why
do not the women of the households
rise up against the greed of these nm
principled grafters who are taking ad-
vantage Of these trying times to make
some money out of the people on the
exaggerated plea of the great scarce
ness Of food and extra cost of things
they sell. The women can remedy
conditions if they will by acting to-
gether. Merchants are not entirely
to blame as they are tempted by the
careless and Indifferent way of mar
keting by some of our women. Some
market in person, and some by tele-
phone, either way they insist upon
getting the best of every thing and too
often needlessly buy in large guam
titles, making no effort to see that
they get what they are paying for and
often not even asking the price OF
articles. 1t is not surprising that the
marketman tacks on an extra anC
10 cents to an article and there is nc
hesitancy in boosting prices when nc
protest is offered"
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
ELECTION OF FIRE COMPANY
Harry 3. GrieVes President for Another
Tear-Other Officers and Business
of importance Was Transacted

Harry Q. 0rieVeS FreSioent Tor RnOtner
Year-Other Officers and Business
of Importance Was Transacted
The Citizens Hose Company. No.
l, of Smyrna, held their annual stock
holders meeting on Monday evening
at which time the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
President, H. B. Grieves; Vice-Presi-
dent, w. W. Hynson; Secretary,
George w. Cunning; Treasurer. John
c. Mannering; Chief. Harvey W.
FAIRIES; First Assistant Chief, George
w. Sylvester; Second Assistant
Chief, George W. Boehmler; and
Fire Recorder, Harry Collins. Twelve
trustees were named as follows:
Joseph H. Wright, James V. Wright,
Harry P. Jones, George R. Stevenson,
J. Frank Webb, Lee Cochran, Frank
McCawley, WA. Stokesbury, A. D.
Cole, John P. Patterson, V. Lay Phil
lips, Hilory W. Oliver. The trustees
of equipment are: V. Lay Phillips.
Harry Collins. George W. Boehmler.
The drivers of motor truck: w. w.
Price, chief; assistants: Wallace
Elterich, Harry Turner, Clement
Sapp; janitor. Joseph G. Broadway.
Letters enclosing checks from John
Buttery and Joseph Jefferson were re-
ceived and read commencing the Fire
Company for their services at the re-
cent fire on their properties. The
company also took up the question of
selecting dates for their annual car
nival which will be held from August
25 to Sept. 1st, inclusive. The boys
expect to put forth an effort to sur
pass anything yet given in the past.
They also expect to be able to re-
model the room now used as an Office
and meeting room and have an up.to-
date place for the members such as
most every town on the Peninsula
provides for their fire companies.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
FIVE TOWNSEND GRADUATES
High School Commencement to be
Held on Wednesday Evening June

High School Commencement to be
Held on Wednesday Evening June 6
Townsend, May 15.-The gradua-
tion exercises of the Townsend High
School will be held on Wednesday
evening, June 6, in the Emanuel M.
E. Church, as the lights are not in
stalled in the assembly room of the
new school building. 1t is thought
that DR.. William Hutchinson of Con-
way Hall will be the principal speaker.
The officers of the class are: Irving
Hart. president; Karline Hart, vice.
president; Leliah Money. secretary /;
Gladys Pollett, treasurer. The Rev.
Warren Burr will preach to the gra-
duates on Sunday morning, June q.
Those who will graduate this year are
Gladys Pollett, Karline Hart, Corrine
Outten, Leliah Money and Irving
Hart.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
KENTON SHOWS PATRIOTISM
Two Flag Raisings and Their Cere-
monies-Miss Bernice Attix Praised

Two Flag Raisings and Their Cere-
monies-Mss Bernice Attix Praised
Kentnn, May 15.-Kenton for a
town its size is showing as much pa
triotism as any in the state. Besides
the display of flags from private
homes, there have been two public
flag raisings recently. The first was
that of William H. Cooper, 3rd. The
teachers of the school and school chill
dren attended and sang the national
anthems and William H. Cooper, Jr.,
ESQ.,. made the address on the His
tory and Meaning of the Flag" Fri
day last George Knott, Jr., had
public flag raising which was inspired
by the presence of the school children
and teachers and the patriotic songs
they sang. Miss Bernice Attix, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Attix,
Of Kenton, whose labors on behalf of
education have been so pronounced,
mad charge of both flag raising pro-
grams. The flag raisings have been
largely instituted thru her efforts as
we'll as the formation in Kenton of a
| Parent Teachers Association which
has been so helpful to the community
and the schools.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nounces Services for Week and Sunday
The Junior Auxiliary will meet this
Wednesday evening, at 2 O'Clock. at
the Rectory. The Woman's Auxiliary
will meet at the home Of Mrs. Dwight,
at 7.30. Tomorrow, Thursday, will
be Ascension Day-there will be
service in the church at 10. 80 a. M,
consisting of Mathis and Holy Com
munion. Evensong on Friday, at
7.30 p. M. followed by choir re-
hearsal. May 20, Sunday after AS
cension-1O. 80 a. M. Litany, Ser
mon and Holy Communion; II noon.
Sunday School; 7.30p.m., Evensong.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
CLUB WOMENI ATTENTION.

Shall There be Country Fair on 4th
for Benefit Red Cross and Town Civics
Shall we celebrate the Fourth in a
fitting manner this year, showing
forth our patriotism and love for
Town and State; or shall we, having
freed ourselves from the shackles of
debt, sit with folded hands content.
The time is ripe for the best work.
The Red Cross needs money. Our
Civics and Educational and other de-
partments can do more effective work
if the funds Are accessible. So let
us arise and at it. Come out on Fri
day evening. May 1S, at Club House.
at 7.30, and bring enthusiasm with
you to make plans for the most sue
cessful Country Fair. COMMITTEE.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
SMYRNA BEAeLEs WIN PRIZES

A Number of Local Dogs Compete at
Wilmington Dog Show, Thursday
At the Wilmington Kennel Clubs
Annual dog show held at Wawaset
Park, Thursday, May 10, a number
of our local besgles were entered and
won. as follows; L. r. Cochran's
Brio" first in puppy class and a
special prize; c. E. Sapp's "Joe
Boy" first in field trial dogs; L. R.
Moore'sn : Symphony" first in field
trial females, and first for best field
beagles in the show. and also a spe-
cial prize, value SIS. 90; L.R. Moore's
"Bright Eyes" took first in 13 inch
limit females and two special prizes.
The show was given for the benefit
of st. Michael's Day Nursery, and
about 500 dogs were exhibited.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
JUNIOR DAY" AT HIGH SCHOOL
Delightful Program. One OF the Best of
the Year. Rendered Friday Night


On Friday, May 18th, the Smyrna
High School was entertained by fine
program rendered by the Junior
Glass. The class officers, Mr.. Lyman
Section, president, and Miss Eliza
beth Deakyne, secretary, had charge
Of the meeting. The following pro-
gram was rendered: Song, Battle
Hymn of Republic" School; Recita-
tion, "Mrs. Piper" Miss Beulah
Carter; Reading, "Candice's Opin-
ion," Mr.. William Hurlock; Piano
Solo, "Old Black Joe." Miss Mar
garet Moffett; "History of Freshman
and Sophomore Years." MIR. Fred
Martin; "History of Junior Year and
Prophecy" Miss Elizabeth Deakyne
"Reply to Prophecy" Miss Beulah
Carter; Piano Duet. admiral
Dewey's March," Misses Manila
CrossIey and Margaret Moffett; Read
ing, Burdock's Goat" Miss Mary
Skrivan; Dialogue, "No Good or
directions, Messrs. James Patterson
and Marion Hodgson; Recitation,
"St. Peter at the Golden Gate. y
Miss Eliza Cook. sister of one of the
Juniors; Piano Solo, "Silver Stars, .
Manila Crossley, an ex-member Of
the class; School Paper. Mr.. Lyman
Scotton. Miss Julia Hum, musica
instructor, gave~d selection. There
were several visitors present.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
First Consolidated Country School

The new brick school building be-
tween Camden and Wyoming is about
completed, and is one Of the finest in
the State. 1t will be used for the
first time the latter part of the pres
ent month when the graduating ex-
ercises of the joint schools will be
held. This is the first graded school
to be built in the State under the
consolidated school act, passed in 1915.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16

oNTINuE0 ON flFTH PAGE
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16

Curb on Gambling Lowers "nea'
The action of the Chicago and other
a., stock market directors in putting
: stop to wheat gambling has had q
tendency to lower the price. wneas
sas declined from SO. 40 to around
co CO 90 and it is likely old wheat VIII
~S ~sr,'s;n at this figure. New wheat
will be around 81. OO.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16

Improvements at Asbury NJ. {. Church
Asbury M. E. Church is being
wired for electricity. lavatories are
being installed in the cloak rooms,
concrete driveway and walk are being
laid and the property generally re
paired.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-26

The only thing more destructive
than an invading army is rel
treating army
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-26
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-26

MEMBER or ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12

CITY BATH HOUSE 4.@ has the largest and only 6 feet
 Bath Tubs in Nome.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12

1t the Industrial Worker Office. Satisfaction assured.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
OVERSTOCKGD

To the Public:-
 We have just finished stock talk ing, and find that we are heavily overstocked so are making enorm- ous reductions in Hardware-as much as 5O3o in certain lines. Not withstanding immense advances out side, especially in Hardware and Metal Goods, we are still selling on the basis of goods purchased the past two or three years.
 We will sell for cash only at these prices, and for limited time, until we bring our stock down to the re. quirements of the Camp.
 If you have an order to be filled, let us figure on it; we can save you money. We have proved it oo others, we can prove it to you.
 DARLING & DEAN COMPANY.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Chas. T. Webb and Sidney
 Mudget, your heirs, executors
 assigns or personal representa-
 tiveS.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the under signed has expended in la bor and improvements the sum ot one hundred dollars each year for the years 1915 and 1916 on the Myrtle Association, an association placer mining claim situated on left limit of Dry creek and recorded and more fully described in the Re- cords of the Cape Nome Mining and Recording district, Second Divison, Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount hac been eX- pended in order to hold said claim under the provisi ns of the law con, corning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said claim.
 And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure, your interest in said claim will become tho proprety of the undersigned your co-owner under section 2324 Revised Statu. tes of the United States.
 SEWARD DREDGING co.
 Co-Owner. Date of first publ, Jan. 5, 1917. Date of last publ, March 30, 1917.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12

Fur garments Ulituc diii ICp0Ai CU at the Nome Tailoring Co.
 Rowe's teams lost no time getting busy on the beautiful that drifted over the streets of Nome. In some places the drifts were very bad, but all the blocks were cleared at an ear ly hour. All the water wagons had four horses in the earlier part of the day and the ideal trails which had marked the cold snap vamoosed as it were overnight.
 Among those who donated fifty dollars to the new Anchorage Labor Union Hall which is to cost twenty thousand dollars are the names of Chas Sulzer and Geo. D. Schofield. This may or may not indicate that their heart as far as unionism is concerned is in the right place. To suggest politics-Perish the thought.
 The Arctic Brotherhood intend that their Mardi Gras festival and entertainment on January 27 will be all that can be desired. It is an in vitational affair with the invitations literally bestowed by the brother hood. The occasion is to be one of considerable enjoyment and the committee having charge of it will introduce several novel features which will make it more than sue
 cess.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
A. BIS ATTENTION.

All Arctic Brothers are requested 1 to hand in the name of the lady and gentleman they wish to invite to the Mardi Gras, to the Manager at A. B. Club Rooms not later than January 14th.
 THE COMMITTEE.
 The Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of letter from Governor Strong wherein the latter states that he can see no reason for the acquir- ment of the Kruzagamappa Hot Springs as a Pioneers Home inas- much as the Home in Sitka is filling all requirements satisfactorily The letter is an answer to action taken along the line of acquiring this pro- perty for a Pioneer Home last fall.
 It is very interesting to note that the Wickels sham papers throughout Alaska insist that the Judge is elect ed while the Sulzer papers insist that their man has won. Yet both have access to the same figures and the same sources of information. It would be interesting to know why some of them peddle to themselves in this manner. But then it was fW yunnGS 01oofinr hnf Judge Hughes would admit Wilson's election and sent him congratula tions. Political hopes appear to die as hard as any other in this world.
 Office and Residence of J. F. M'Allister, freighter and transfer, Elite Baths.. Phone Red 157.
 The southerly wind drove up the water into Snake river and the Sand spitters who are no more amphibious than the rest of the Nomeites, are obliged to go around by the Bridge. As there is no store running on the Spit, they have to come up town for everything they want and they are very angry by reason of the fact that to reach town they have to come all the way around by thet other suburb of beauty: Belmont Point. "They are all short of grub over there, told one irate resident of the Spit to a Worker representa- tive. land it's working a real hard ship on us to have to come around through the heavy drifts to get to town. Moreover we are all paying our taxes. The city promised that it would give us lumber with which to build a bridge if we did so, but the city is long on promises and short on fulfilment". An investiga- tion shows that the residents of the Spit have been in fact paying up taxes, back taxes at that, in many instances, but whether this filthy lucre was lured from them by the city under the pretense of getting bridge built later. or because the Snake River Harbor projects appar- ently being favorably reported, may not he yentured.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
LOCAL 24O W. F. M.

The regular meeting of the Nome Mine Workers Union, Local No. $40, of the W. F. of M.. is held every Saturday evening at p. m. at Miners Hall. Office hours l p. m. to 6 D. m., 2 p. m. to p. m.
 PHIL CORRIGAN, President. f JOHN A. WILSON, Sec.-Treas. |.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12

CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.
 Local Union I7s9, Carpenters ana soiners of America. meets every Fri aay at Al Orland's shop Front St.
 Carpenters Headquarters, Feder- al Labor Hall. f. v,..r- at 8 p. m. 'F}N {!
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
ALASKA NEWS ITEMS
 AND TOWN TOPICS

1idlo HUI Sel NHO IS prospecting in such remote section of the dis trict as the head of Sonora creek is down about 3S feet and is in likely looking dirt.
 An exchange says that copper is firm at thirty cents. So are the wages at $50 per at most mines, same as ever.
 The Eagle Bachelors are just now making arrangements for their an- nual social and although the date has not as yet been set, they have begun the preliminaries looking to- wards good time.
 PatrOnize the Nome Tailoring Go. Why? Because they do the best work, and are the only pioneer tailors in Nome.
 Key Pittman in a telegram to Governor Strong says he will visit Alaska in the spring. Putnam who is a former Nomeite and an A. B. has recently been reelected in Neva- da to the Senate.
 Alaska papers are now urging that steps be taken to secure money for the schools both inside and outside incorporated limits from some other place besides the license monies which after the territory becomes dry will be no longer forthcoming.
 Four laymen, operating on the Pearl fraction have moved over an outfit from Alvich old workings to their working shaft. They have some pay which they will proceed to take out immediately.
 Arthur Nylander, Jno Berglund and Ed Gilbert on the Helga frac- tion close to the Bessie have clean ed out an old shaft and installed tripod and hoist to take up the pay known to be still on this ground.
 For Coal and General Delivery see Erickson or leave order at Mansfield Tobacco Store.
 There is an unwonted activity in quartz circles and the report that on New Years night there was much stalking of quartz claims has been fully confirmed. Why this stalking boom in quartz is not being given out just now to papers, but doubtless is due to some cogent req son the stakers know of.
 Harry Bloomfield who was to have left yesterday is still storm bound in Nome. He expects to get away today however on his trip to the Outside. Jake Kristan also expects to get away today for down the coast He will probably visit the Haycock and other Dime camps when on his way.
 The funeral of Mrs. Davison was held from the Undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon and services were held in the Congregations Church where the services were inn pressive. There was a large attend ance upon the part of the friends of the deceased lady who has gone to the Great Beyond.
 .
 It is intimated that in the near future the Loyal Order of Moose will make arrangements for the Moose Burden Handicap, one of the most important events in the annals of dog racing in Nome. In a week or so, the officials are expected to get busy with preliminaries, accord ing to one statement made.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
WE CAN DO IT.

For first class work ana prOn ps delivery ph me Main 1S1 and the Peoples Steam Laundry wsl esu and get your laundry.
 w. J. WILLIAMSON Pros.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12

FEDERAL LABOR UNION.
 No. 12631. American Federation of Labor. meets every Monday at G:3O D. m. in the F. L. U. Hall. B. H. ANDERSON, Pres. l. LENS OLSEN, Sec'y.-Treas.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-01-12
ORGANIZED LABOR.

MINERS.
 HeadQuarters sos Rsilroad Build sag, Denver, Colorado. EHAs.' .'MOYER. ERNEST MILE. P. President. .1. Sec.-Treas'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24

a rock in the Parker cutoff inca
pacitating all save the reverse gear
in the transmission. Toube, senior,
was not discouraged and backed his
car the entire distance into Los An
geles. some 315 miles.
Regardless of the make, this rare
old relic of the first Chalmers mo-
dels attracted attention from the
most of the motor homes along San
Francisco automobile row. Among
the many interested onlookers was
Fred Junk, famous Chalmers driver
at Pixies Peak and other exhibitions.
For many years." said Junk, II
have been a devotee of tn automo-
bile game. l am member of the
A. A. A. and watch continually for
new records of every description. Be-
yond doubt, the 300-mile reverse
gear record of this old Chalmers is
without parallel anywhere. Unfor-
tunately, 1t is something that as vet
the A. A. A. has not recognized as
a classified record, but nevertheless
1t will be many months before an
other car is backed over 800 miles
on a nine-day continuous run"
While here in San Francisco the
father and the oldest boy, age 15, ac-
cepted employment of a general
character. At the outset, Toube had
$500 cash on hand" The II. c. L.,
he said, pursued them, no matter
how fast the speedometer turned,
and as result to-day the $500 is
seriously depleted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
RAILROAD RUMBLES
GIRLS DISCOVER
DYNAMITE BOX
Belief That Plot Was to Blow
Up Bridges and Track
Near Sunbury

Sunbury, April "a. - A hole big
found in the steep embankment of
the Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road mile below Lewisburg Sunday
afternoon by Misses Frances Par
doe and Elizabeth Stahl. two IA
year-old girls of Lewisburg, who
were hunting violets along the
tracks. Near the hole they found a
box containing 25 pounds of 90 per
cent. dynamite.
The explosive was turned over to
Section Foreman Sherman.
The finding of the dynamite and
the hole i'm the embankment caused
indicated a plot to cripple the line.
The place where the discovery was
made is between the Gundy and the
Wingard farms, and the railroad is
flanked by a hill on one side and the
river, at the foot of a high embank-
ment on the other.
Two weeks ago six sticks of dyna-
mite were found at the Buffalo Creek
bridge above Lewisburg, and yester-
day, Wells G.. Stahl found quantity
of fuse at that point.
None of the small bridges in the
vicinity of Lewisburg. are guarded.
1t is possible that German sympa-
thizers sought to tear up the road to
stop the shipment of condensed milk,
a carload of which leaves the Lewis
burg condensary for the allies every
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
utr,.nELsTowN

Missas Emma Sutcliffe and Eliza.
beth Ritts visited Miss Rebecca SUIT
cliffe. at the Deaf and Dumb Insti-
tute, New York city. on Sunday.
Floyd whistler is Ill at his home
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. william II. Garrett was seri-
ouslv i'll during part Of last week.
Miss Katharine Shull entertained a,
number of friends at a card party
at her home.
Miss Jestina Dissinger. of Camp
beiIstown. visited Miss Lille Mesh
Sunday.
Mrs. f. e. Graupner has been seri-
ousiy i'll at the home OF Philadelphia
relatives. n.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Peterson en-
tertained Mrs. Peterson's parents. OF
York, over Sunday.
Mrs. II. E. Gresh and daughter, LII
lie. spent Saturday in Harrisburg.
Captain Charles Hummei' member
of New York City's famous military
association, the Old Guard, attended
the ninety-first annual memorial
services of the organization in st.
Thomas Church, New York, on Sat-
urday. and will remain for their an
nual banquet.
Mrs. Frank Strickler was confinea
to her home by Illness.