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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
FAIRS ARE GOOD EDUCATORS
Fruit Grower Learns How TO Produce
Fine Specimens and to Improve
His Own Methods.

AT a fail are exhibited the best pro-
ducts tina. had been grown in a state
or county. Fruit growers can easily
learn from the exhibitors how TO pro-
duce such fine specimens Of fruit and
he also sees the best and learns the
circumstances under which IL has been
produced. one cannot afford 10 let
such opportunities rs the fair pass
UNDECIDED. The fruit grower can in
spect the work of others and compare
with his own. and If Ii il better than
he has been able TO accomplish re
learns how 10 improve lis methods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

Atchion county young man had been certified by his local board to the district
board. Did he desire to make an appeal? No. he did not Indignantly.
Did he have an Industrial claim for exemption that he wanted to present?
Most certainly lot Crowns replacing smiles).
Silence enSued while clerks busted themselves again. Then someone
ventured Il question az to what the AtchisOn county young man wanted.
The bundle under he muscular right arm vas placed on a table. The
well, I'm here and Tn ready to start training FOR this fighting business
see? Just thought I'd come to town and get a early start for camp. Heard
that overalEs were in style up at camp and that's what 1 been a-wearing' for
a long time. Got al extra shirt along and the sooner you start me to work
the better"
The man as sent home by the board, who told him that he would be
called in due time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
LACK OF SUFFICIENT TEAMS
Many Failures Traceable to Poor AMI
mails and improper Implements
Make Plans Ahead.

The lack of sufficient teams TO pre-
pare land, plant, cultivate and gather
crops has cost many a farmer heavily.
In fact. many failures and partial fail
ures could be traced TO poor teams
and lack of suitable implements. Do
time 10 begin 70 plan for the mex crop.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

a pocket of his trousers and asked If
he could get a needle and thread to
sew them up. He explained that they
had been burned in his pocket by a
cigarette.
He CHANGED to approach a very
motherly sort of a person, and the two
managed to have a glorious time. Mrs.
Il. 0. Mullant sewed the holes In the
pocket, then the soldier asked to have
the buttons on his shirt fastened more
securely, and as a last request pointed
WOefully to the insignia on his sleeve.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
SHEEP MUST BE PROTECTED
Animals Are More Susceptible to Cold
and Dampness Than Any Other
Kind of Farm Stock.

Some farmers seem to imagine that
Just because Il sheep has Il fleece 60
protect il, that shelter from cold and
storms is not necessary. but they
should know hat sheep are more sus-
ceptible To cold and dampness than
any other animal on the farm
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
A National BLESSING.

According 10 DR.. Il. f. Griggs, who
has just come back from Katnai. the
latest Largest volcano" its 1912 erup-
ton will be the last for thousands OF
years. Wouldn't il be a comfort IL
some explosive human beings would
blow off once and shut mp for a like
period?=New York Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
What Camnuflane Is

Camouflage IS simply the art of dis
guising military objects by any near.
whatever-painting, shrubbery smof
screen or any other device. Perhal
the word has been minted from camo1
flet, a Whit OF smoke.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

ClTCItS Dy FtdSUH OF INlS TuIlOr,
which seems TO have originated in the
Tenderloin.
ut won't be so bad for some Of
these here rockies" said one big.
burly policeman, q survivor of the
palmy days of big Bill" Devery, the
'best police chief New York eve had"
"since they have got more or less
used 70 that sort Of thing. But what
are Is fellows who remember the cops
as they were IN the old days going TO
dof" He was reminded that all army
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

federal building with q small bundle
under his arm and a smile on his face.
About six feet two, muscular and al
together about as happy a prospect
for n Sammy as any recruiting officer
could wish, he fairly radiated good
humor about the room while clerks
were busting off the desks preparatory
to the days work.
Someone asked if anything could
be done for him. Again he smiled. A
big hand dived into overalls pocket
and brought forth a notice that the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
DEMAND FOR SELECTED EGGS
When People Are Convinced That
Product is Choice They Will A
vertise the Fact.

II should be remembered that ii VII
take time to work up Il demand for
selected eggs, but when people are
once convinced that the eggs can be
depended on. they VIII not only call
for such eggs. but will tell their
friends about them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

where the machine stitching had come loose, ad he little khaki cloth buge
was frayng a the edges. For ne al the buger of the Thntythird Michigan
from ne of the companies stationed a Fort Wayne and. having been in need
If a little womaniy attention, had taken the name Of the league "fr wOman's
service at its word.
You know can't do any mendfng myself" he explained alphabetically,
"because I haven't a comfort kit Lots of fellows IN our company haven't any
either.
And I haven't a sweater, either" he announced. rs he glanced around the
Dor where knitted garments of khaki and gray wool are always in evidence.
"Wen, you're going to Waco soon, aren't you, where you'll not need a
sweaterT' said a league member.
"Oh, but W e could use sweaters down at the fort these chilly nights all
right" he answered, and the woman a ashamed of having appeared to doubt
his pleadings
In return for having his mending done, the soldier sat down and affixed
stamps to a bundle Of letters. He a further rewarded by the gift of a
sweater and a comfort kit.
"Weve been told that son of the soldiers sell the sweaters and kits that
are given them" said Miss Helen E. Keep Michigan state chairman of the
league, "but when a young fellow is frank enough to come in and ask to be
fixed up we're willing % take q chance"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

TOT the maintenance of "a relief fund for men and boys who con u Of
practically broke" and each year every member is required to report
at least one bona employer who has room fr a mn or boy. When q
prisoner is released from q refornatory he is given $40 but ut of this he
must pa MS railroad fareto hiss destination. Consequently he lands in this
city with but a few dollars and but little chance of obtaining a position
quickly; INC when his funds become exhausted he naturally reurns o
crime 10 supply his needs. The club is On the lookout for Just such fellows
1hey axe MIN into the organization, thereby giving him the human con
radesh1p which q man Or boy most needs when he leaves the dark. gry wallis
see tina his immediate want re supplied from the fund and obtain fol him
a place att the earliest possible opportunity. If a member of the club learns
Oh an opening M promptly nOtIhes Mr.. Rodgers, who does his best TO land
the boy or man in tbs vacancy This system is working ut we'll and hun
dreds of young men have thereby obtained places which they have filed with
credit, VIC without the clubs assistance, might AVE had to walk tn streets
until they again resorted to evil ways. Each member is responsible fol the
person he places in a position and lie seest o it that his proteseg oes straight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

Perhaps the most novel cIuD IN New
York is the Rodgers Loyal club in
Fifteenth street, with q membership
of between three and four hundred
men and boys between the ages of six
teen and thirty, every one of whom
has done time in the reformatories for
offenses sufficiently serious to bring
them into the clutches of the police.
This club was organized by Henry s.
Rodgers. the chief parole agent of this
city. The members of this unusual
association "chip in" % cents q month
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

officers wear wrist watches without in any way detracdng from their manir
ness Yes" he admitted as he held up n enormous hand to halt north
bound traffic and beckoned n a long line of coStown trucks, but some
army officers l see around town are carrying Swagger sticks too. Are they
eodng to have US drop the nightsdck or the swagger stick? Wen look fine
covering the East side gashouSe districts ar night with these lnky little
canes! Why. every gang o. the beat would be waiting for you to beat gu up.
mix on the wrist watch for mine. When they put that rule into effect l
guess I'll ask TO Dc retired. I'm old enough fol- ii and I guess l can't keep up
With all these new wrinkles"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
USEFUL CORN HUSKIMG RACK
Device Shown in Illustration Affords
Convenient Seat for Husker-Place
Stalks CrossWise.

Many who husk their corn by hand
find it very tiresome to sit on the floor
or ground in a cramped position. A
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
Gotham Cops "Threatened' With Wrist Watches

NEW YoRK--wrst watches for New York policemen? Blessed memories
IN of Rhneander Waldo and Big BIZ Devery, what is the forces going to
do if II has to don wrist watches? Vast excitement has been caused in police
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
Soldier Went to Right Place to Get Mending Done

DETROIT-Arthssly as a little boy coming to mother to have his playtorn
y Knockers mended, a young chap in khaki entered the Headquarters of the
National League for Womans Service. thrusHngt w fngers through hoLes in
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23

rack made as shown will hold two
place for the husker to sit. Place the
stalks crosswise of the bench In front
Of you.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
Embryo Soldier Brought His 0vera||s Along

II ANsAs CITY-snghtly early for the arrival of the members of the
N district draft appeal board, but in time to greet the incoming clerks "a
n Atchisonc county drafted man. He appeared at the board room III the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
No Such Thino.

There is no such thing rs solitary
happiness. If You object 70 matri-
mony. try n dog.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-11-23
Gales
5 :=:|llaSlhdll}6o the f.
New York Clubs Aim Is Reformation of FeIons

NEW YORK-There are various classes Of clubs in this city, ranging a the
~ way from those with purposes strictly political to those whose aim ap
pears tob be nothing more serious than giving a dance dinner nee a year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
"a VESSELS OUT OF 5.192
British OfHcinl Communica tiOn Gives
Submarine Record for Week
Ending Murch is.
fBy Associated Press. |

BE Associated PrcSs.
LONDON. March 2i.-A British official
communication issued this evening says
that for the week ending March Is,
sixteen British ships. each OF ton
mage of more than 1900. were sunk.
and eight OF tonnage under 1900
tons. Twen:y-onc fishing vessels also
"erc sunk.
Tho communication also gives tho
number OF vessels arriving and sailing
from United Kingdom ports during this
period 1t says:
For the wcei, ending March Is rer-
chant vessels Of All nationalities Of
over 100 tons exclusive of fishing and
local craft. United Kingdom ports. Ar
rivals. ..52S; sailings, 2.55i
British merchantmen sunk by mine
or submarine Of 1900 tons gross or
over. sixteen: under 1000 tons. eight;
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
otth.hc1. irciudinS one during the
week ending March II. nineteen
British fishing vessels sunk. includ
ing seventeen sailors. twenty-one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
FOOD SOUR|NG IN
STOMACH CAUSES
INDIGESTION: GAS
"Pape'S Dlapepsin" relieves
stomach distress in
five minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion Of the food did the dam
agc-do YOU? Well. don't bother. II
your stomach is in a revolt; if sick,
rassy and upset, and what you just
ate has fermented and turned sour:
head dizzy and aches; belch gases and
acids and c-uctatc undigested food:
breath foul tongue coated-just take
little Papcs Diapepsin to help neu-
,ralizc acdity and in five minutes you
wonder what became OF the indiGes-
ton and distress.
Millions OF men ana women to-day
know that i; is needless To have dys-
pepsia. y little Diapepsin occasion
ally keeps the stomach sweetened and
they eat their favorite foods without
fear
II your stomach doesn't take care
Of your liberal limit without rebellion:
II your food is Il damage instead of
help. remember the quickest. surest
most harmless relief is Papcs Dia-
pepsin. which costs only fifty cents
for a large case at drug stores It's
truly wonderful-it stops fermentation
and acidity and sets things straight
SO gently and easily that it is really
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
SWitchmen to Get
Benefit ofNewLaw
New York Central Voluntarily
Extends Adamson Measure
Provisions.
Inv As,ocia,ed Press,

NE" YORK. March 2i.-Switchmen
on the New York Central Railroad Will
be given the benefit Of the Adamson
law dating from January /. by the
voluntary act of the company ON the
sam" basis as the members Of the four
brotherhoods. it was announced by the
road To-day.
THESE men arc members OF the
S"itchmen's Union of North America
an organization not affiliated with tho
prothcrhoodS. which made similar de-
mands as the brothcrhoods, submitted
them I" arbitration and received an
average advance in pay OF l3 per cent
dating from December %, 1916 They
were bound by this award for ono year
This action By the New York Central
lS the hrSt answer To be made to the
question raised since tn" Adamson law
was declared constitutional as to what
would be the payroll status Of switch
men and other classes OF railway
workers not involved in the agreement,
There are about 5000 members Of
the switchmcn'S union
The chiefs of the brothcrhoods who
took part in the conferences here of
the last few days. which resulted in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

the settlement OF tho threatened nation
wide strike were in conference again
to-day with n subcommittee of the ma
tlonal conference committee of the rail
ways. They were working out details
OF adjusting wage and time schedules
to ht the Interpretation of the 4Ad;,,o-
son law agreed upon.
L. T.. Sheppard. acting president of
the order of Hallway Conductors, said
the subjects now under discussion are
purely Of a technical nature. In Il
month or 80. he said. thfrc Will bc fur
thcr conferences to take up questions
that may arise under the practical APP
piichti"n of the rules now being
worked out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
SHERIFF DISCHARGES
ALL JAIL EMPLOYEES
Grand Jury begins investigation OF
OvertOn Escape. Which Results
In killing OF Three Men.
rBy Associated press.l

BY Associated Pr"ss.l
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. March 2l.--The
death list. az result of the battle be-
tween Jail breakers and deputy sherins
late yesterday. when David -. Overton
and Tony Malino were killed. was in
creased to three to-day. when J. l..
Latham, held for forgery. succumbed
to his wounds. Deputies tonight were
extending their search for the four
men still at large. Shortly before nc
died. Latham requested to sec Solicitor
Hugo Black. who later declared Latham
told him nothing OF tho escape or Of
the earlier plans Of Ovcrton and his
companions.
Sheriff l.. j. Batson. Of jefferson
County, to-day discharged all tho en-
ployces in the Jail, as the result OF
yesterdays ESCAPES. the list including
a. 6. Ba,son. a brother of tho sheriff.
At tho instance OF Governor Hcnder-
son and Attorncy-,;cneral Martin. the
grand jury Is investigating the matter.
In Il statement to-day the executive is
quoted as saying:
Prom reports that have reached me.
the wardcns al the Jail appear to have
granted a freedom that. when extended
10 condemned men. was grossly and
criminaiiy careless"
Ov"rton's body. accoinpa MED by his
widow and David Vernon Ovcrton and
Miss Nora ovcrton. son and daughter.
and II. G. and A. y. Ovcrton. brothers.
shortly after noon to-day was taken to
Huntsville, Ala, where IT will be buried
in family plot in iii. Maple Hill
Cemetery tomorrow.
Overton's brothers arc quoted ms say
ing to-day that Dave WAS innocent OF
having murdered Judg. LAWYER and
thut every mans hand seemed 10 have
boon turncd against him"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
Want Pink Cheeks-Red
Lips?

Some unfortunate mon and women
are prone 10 wonder why some OF their
friends are bless. win AN abundance"
of CO!or--piuk checks and red lips
reason for this last named condition iS
there is not enough red blood corpus.
the blood is thin and watery. The
flesh is iiabby. too. Wcll-knUwn ply
sicianS assert that the regular admin
iStration for several months. of three
grain hypo-nuclanc tablets will greatly
improve the color. add to the weight,
make the cheeks pink and the lips red
and in general be very beneficial. For
self -adminiStratio lion obtain from any OF
The best MpOtheCarN ShOpS.-AdN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
TO GUARD RAILROAD BRIDGES
Governor Of Maryland Orders Out Two
Computes Of First Regiment,
National Guard.

IVY
BALTIMORE. March Ex-Governor
Harrington this evening ordered out
two companies Of the First Regiment.
Maryland National Guard. 10 guard the
Pennsylvania, and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad bridges over the Susuuchnnna
River. at liavra de Grace. All the
north and south traffic OF these two
railroads passes over these bridges.
Governor Harrington issued tho order
after conference with his commits
sion on preparedness and survey The
men selected ar" from Bcllairc and
Elkton. and arc in the counties nearest
the bridges. Major W. y. Rockford is
in command. The guard duty viii be-
gin tomorrow morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

stopped for the time being. "A fun ex.
posture OF their plot. IL is stili prohabic.
IL was said. that some OF their agents
who arc detained in neutral European
countries may br sent back here for
trial. Two Of these agents are III Nol-
land and a third in Denmark Another
is being hunted for in Canada aud a
nth is aboard n steamship now ap-
preaching English waters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

chemical tablets dissolved in vinegar.
the authorities found. they asserted.
secret writing in German.
The second reason was believed to
bc the fact that Il letter which on" Of
the defendants sent to II friend. ad-
uniting they had him right" came
into the possession Of the governments
While the decision of Wunncnb"ri:
and Sander not TO stand trial has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
Count FIFTY! NO
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Don't suffer! Instant relief
follows n rubbing with
est. Jacobs Oil"
Stop dosing" rheumatism.

It's pain only; not one case In fifty
requires internal treatment Rub
soothing. penetrating est. Jacobs Oil"
right on the tender spot" and by the
time you say Jack Robinson-out
comes tho rheumatic pain and dis
treSs. 81. JACOBS Oil" conquers pain!
It is harmless rheumatism Uniment
which never disappoints and doesn't
burn the skin. 1t takes pain. soreness
and stiffness from aching joints, mus
clcs and bones: stops sciatIca. lum-
bago. backache. neuralgia and reduces
swelling.
Timber up! Get small trial bottle
Of oId-time. honest est. Jacobs Oil"
from any drug store. and in q moment
you'll be free. from pains, aches and
stiffness. Don't suffer! Rub rheuma.
tism away.-AdV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
HIGHLY INCRIMINATlNG
PAPERS IN THEIR OFFICES
One Probable Henson for Unexpected
Plea of Guilty Entered by Wun-
ncMbcrE md sander.

NEW YORK, March cl.--Two reasons
were assigned Tonight by government
officials for the unexpected pleas OF
guilty entered by Charles y. Wunncn-
berg and Albert O. Sander. indicted for
engaging in "A military enterprise
against "a power with which the United
States is at peace. in carrying on which
they Gent spies to England to obtain
Information for the benefit of Ger
many.
One cause. il WAS said. was the
knowledge that Federal agents raid"d
their Offices yesterday and seized pa
pcrs declared to be highly incriminut-
ing. When what appeared to be blank
papers were treated with solution OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

But until struck this toasting idea Burley cigarette
couldn't be made flavor wouldn't hold But now! That
Burley flavor stays right with Lucky Strikethe real Buey
cigarette Because the tobacco-its toasted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

Team S--Mrs. Ivanhoc Sclatcr. s307.35.
Team T-l-Mrs. James o. Scott. $3.50.
Team T-2--Mrs. W. Creed Davis. SI35.
Team W-Mrs. W. II. Oppcnhimer.
sSl1.l0. Team Y-Mrs. A. l.. Strauss.
$3.50. Team Mrs. W. Erskinc Bu-
ford. sG40. Division total, s5.37S45.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-09
NOTICE OF GOOD ROADS BOND
ELECTION

Notice IS hereby given that in ac-
cordance with the terms of an act of
the general assembly of North Car
DINA, passed at the recent session of
North Carolina, 1917, entitled can
act to authorize the board of com
missioners of Robson county to is
sue bonds to the amount Of five hun
cred thousand dollars for building
and Improving the public roads and
bridges of said county,, there will
be held in each township in Robson
county on Monday the 7th dav of
May, 1917, an election to ascertain
the will of the people as to whether
the board Of commissioners shall is
sue the bonds and levy the special
taE therein provided for Or not. At
said election those voters who are
IN favor of the issuance of the bonds
and the levy of the special tax there
IN provided for, shall vote written
Or printed ballot with the words "for
good roads bond issue" thereon, and
those opposed to the issuance of said
bonds and the levy of said special tax
will vote written or printed ballot
with the words against good roads
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-09
DEATH OF MRS. T. J. RIDDLE
A Good Woman Passes at St. Paul

A Good woman PASSES at ST. Paul
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
st. Paul, Apr. 6-Mrs. Alev Vir-
ginia Riddle, wife of Thos. J. Riddle,
died at st. Paul April 1st. She was
60 years old, having been born Au-
gust II, 1849. She was married to
Mr.. Riddle in January 1871, and to
them were born 10 children, 9 Of
whom survive, as follows: Mrs. E. T.
Cannedy of Parkton, w. A, R. A.,
e. w. Riddle and Mrs. R. S. Brisson
Of st. Paul, Mrs. R. A. Rozier and
Mr.. T. E. Riddle of Lumberton, Mr..
J. b. Riddle of Fayetteville, and Mrs.
w. A. Jackson Of Councils. Thirty
nine grand children also survive.
Early in life she joined the Back
Swamp Baptist church. Later she
moved her membership to Glenn
Springs, and then to Baden Union
where she remained member till her
death
She Was q woman Of beautiful char
acter. One of her greatest aims in
life was to comfort, love and cherish
her children and those about her
She was also very attentive to the
sick. RS