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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
FAMILY DOES BIG BIT
-Four Generations Are An Knit
ting for the Soldiers.
Illinois Family Claims Distinction Of
Being Champion knitting Family
Of Country.

Peoria. nl.-Do you knitf Does your
daughter kniti And does your grand
daughter kniti
II you do and they all do. your fam
lily Is doing big 'bit," but still you
are not the champion knitting family.
u. N. Armstrong OF this city. presi-
dent Of the Toledo. Peoria 4 Western
railroad., and 4 veteran OF the Civil
war. acknowledged champion gentle
man knitter Of Peoria. Is the head of
q family Of knitters covering four gen.
erations. He knits. his daughter knlts,
his granddaughter knits and his great
granddaughter knits. And they all
knit for the Sammles.
II Is an enormous quantity Of sweat.
ers, wristlets and mufiiers that come
from the needles OF Mr.. Armstrong.
Mrs. w. A. Boettger Of Denver, Colo.
his daughter; Mrs. L. 70. Sale Of
bloomington, his granddaughter, and
Miss Auriel Sale. his great grand
daughter.
And Il Ia not an unusual occurrence
70 MAKE caii al Mr.. Armstrong;
home and while you are waiting In the
parlor to hear the deep bass voice Of
the old Civil war veteran singing his
"Purl two, drop one" as he turns out
wristlets for some Sammy. Tommy or
poilu In record time
The quantity OF the Knitted articles
coming from the family OF which Mr..
Armstrong IL the head can be vouched
for II they possess the ability Of their
father. he IL master at the art and
even teaches the beginners at the Red
Cross Workshop here.
On numerous occasions Of late he
has given instructions to the mem-
bers Of the Wilson circle, ladies' Of
the Grand Army and other woman's
organizations 10 Peoria. who are en-
gagged In Knitting for the SammIes.
The veteran can handle the needles
better than the majority OF the faIrer
sex who have been Knitting for q /
good many ysara
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
ENLIST OR GO HOME, ORDER
Y. Q. Ambulance Drivers In rranos
Are Given Peremptovy
Ag Command.

Paris. France-The Paris Heral.
reports that more than 200 youn,
Americans wearing the uniforms O
ambulance drivers were rounded vi
recently by the American military an
thonties. Tho numbers Of their pass
ports were taken and they were toll
to call at headquarters. where all bui
i've appeared.
There they were informed again
that they must enlist In some branch
Of the active service overseas or they
would be sent back to America, where
they would be dealt with as the cir.
eumstances warrant.
As for the Eve who did not appear
at headquarters. the Herald says, It IA
reported that when they are found
harsh measures against them win be
taken.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
The Beautiful Gulf Coast
MOBILE. ALABAMA.
"MoTHER OF MYsTIcs."

So Here we Rest, - according to the
meaning OF the word Alabama" We
are at a terminal OF q delightful trip
or tie Louisville & Nashville Rail.
read.
The early explorers did well when
they founded The French colonies,
which were begun under the brothers
de Bierville and dTbervIlle.
Mobile lies at the mouth OF the Mo-
bile River. which is formed by the
I junction OF the Alabama and Tombie-
Doe rivers. Hany products OF the inter-
Tor come down these rivers; cotton and
lumber In large quantities 10 seen, and
ccal from further north.
Mobile harbor AFFORD accommodation
at her vharfs for both commercial and
tourists traffic. TIE city Of Mobile 10
some thirty miles from the Gulf Of
Mexico and Il 10 q delightful sail up
the broad winding entrance 70 this
city. Mobile. which has q population
OF 75.c00 souls
Frnm the waters edge there 10 q
gradual rise OF tho land which leads
to attractive oils and ravines, upon
which are i>cated beautiful southern
homes. old and new. and the shei. roads
are boon 10 The automobiles.
There are few cities in the world
which possess so msny beautifu.
streets that might be termed bouley-
ards. Some If them resemble small
portions OF Paris, France or Brussels.
Belgium. as II was before the present
devastation from the European war.
These stree is in Mobile are lined
with some Monarchs Of century OF
Natures production. the grano old
elms and water oaks. and not a few
are embellished by the hoary gray
moss that swLys with the
passing breezes. Government street Is |
the most imposing and branching from
II are many attractive park-like streets |
made beautiful through the care Of up
to-date civic cooperation.
There can scarcely be found drive
more beautiful. by Natures own paint
Ing than along Mobile Bay, by sunset
IN the simmer time, or at Autumn Il |
Is one never to be forgotten.
Mobile is city Of education, culture
and perhaps interesting conservatisni,
yet II Is city OF true hospitality, with
I touch of what remains of tie oil.
'egime OF French. English. and Spar
sh Il 10 city that has been under
i've flags" und many of .ts people bear
he distinctive features OF their ances-
ors. in its many fine looking and even
women, and courteous .'oIn
chool men.
Mobile lie fast becoming an all-year-
cnhd resort. with fine hotels. and all
entering around its historic ana bean
iful Bienville Square
Mobile is often called THE Mother
( Mystics" because she was the firs,
o originate the "Mardi Gras," and she
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
NO SMILES IN FRANCE. SAYS
CONGRESSMAN BACK FROM WAR

Washington December l.-Represen.
i tative Albert johnson OF Washington
/ has returned from Europe. deeply i'm.
pressed by the horror. and vastness OF
the conflict. but confident that Germans
win eventually be defeated. He says
that he saw NOT a smile on any mans
face IN France. To give some idea OF tn,
gigantic proportions which the war has
assumed. re said
II zone million dollars worth OF am
muniticn, NOR ammunition than any
lnition .,ould produce In ar entira yea
before The war. was spent IN capturing
wv" r:ies Of trenches before S0ssons
In two weeks bombsrdment a short
tne axe. received thar Information
from a general who var in the action.
"Sixty-four cannons pounded TO a
PUP the gr,und around the sector ot
the line. less than two blocks long
which ;he United States troops were
defending when the Germans conduct
ed their first raid on theAmericanx.
There were but forty Americans In the
engagement.
Half were killed. wounded or cap-
tired There raids are conducted every
night fer the purpose OF seeing whaf
troops are IN the front line.
"The vastiiess Of the war IL beyond
human comprehension" added Reprs-
sentative Johnson. For every man OH
the mont there must be perfect wedge
OF men back Of him fer support. no
longer have any fear that some incom-
retsnt e:dcers Wiu Le placed along the
front and bring about serious mis-
take TIE iueorpetents are kept along
the line OF cou.uiur ication. There 10 30
much work to be done In supporting
these IN the front that only the men OF
proved ability are put there.
"Ffance has borne the greatest bur-
den that any country has ever borne
and lived, The war now has become tho
grim business OF cleaning UP butchery
The orale OF the Allies is good whiis |
most Of the German prisoners. who ar.
captured declare now II Is all on witt, |
Germany
There is not a laugh on aay mans |
face in France. II is the most solemn |
imaginable. There are no flags |
waving and rot a hand any where. |
only saw one little military band while
l was there. aud. only two bagpipe out
fits.
The Germans do not make any ef-
fort TO get away when they ara cap
tured Frequently we saw one armed
Engl. shman guarding forty or nifty /
German prisoners at work. They work.
too. because If they do not perform
certain amolnt their riitions are cut
dow.
Upon my return here found let
ters asking me to hold back the dis
news. hut to tell the paid
ruth. There is nothing to withhold 3
There are two depressing features and
hey are known to this countryside
italian reverses and the situation in
Russia. There is not a doubt in my
mind that the allies must win. but this
,ojntry and Allies prepare on the basis
II five-year war
we should not he a discouraged II I
here Is not bulky mass OF half train I
d American troops in France soon. II i
8 much better to train them here as !
ong az possible. because It is much
asier to clothe and provision them !.
Iere than ia France"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
DANCING CURES HER NERVES


Atlanta, Cat have undergone sew
eral operations and become very nerv-
GUS. 80 ! was induced TO take dancing
lessons. in the hope that my condition
would be improved" said Mrs. Hattie
Green, dancer, on the stand In her
own behalf In an alImony suit. "Phy-
sicIans have informed me that my
nerves have been greatly improved
tiis ough my dancing. Counsel for the
husband was closely questioning Mra
Green as to her dancing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
FARM ron sALE.

Can suit any man n the market for
farm. ranging from 20 acres up 10 tTe
acres In one farm. and In price from
sieVe M to $4,000. Farms OF all de-
scripuons. and II In the market, com,
at once and see II ] cannot I'm the blii
Tor you IL ! fail TO suit you offer a
nice present that yOr will appreciate
All farms on the hard road that ieade
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
0NE-LEGGED MAN NOW
WANTS TO DO HIS BIT

Fort Mcpherson. Gao. b.
Fink, thirty-six, 10 determined
not TO be q slacker. He has but
one LEG. and the toll Of box-mah-
Ing has told on his general
health, and one-legged men are
unsuitable for trench work. But
Fink has asked Maj. @. v. Hssdt
to enlist him as a fireman.
Il can sure make a boiler
hum" he declared, and said his
employment as fireman would
release a man for active service.
The matter has been taken ND
with Washington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
AUGUSTUS SNYDER
Sh0Ith0In Cattle for Sale

We have q lot Of bulls or the best OF
breeding suitable for heading herds.
Also number Of farmers bulls priced
from $4,000 up. 4 few choice cows
and heifers.
Herds headed BY BAnff Goods ss7BsB.
q red bred by ~. u. Jones, Williams
willie. Ill Champions for ten genera
tons. Lord Ripley sssbss BY the
100000 Lord Aibin ott OF Imp Rosie
l0s and Clovsrieaf FAysrits tp7b7t. q
double grandson OF the famous Max
walton Sultan.
Visit the hsrda and see tar yourself
before buying. HoLToN CATTLE
CO, Trinity. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
New Land CROP 10000.

Hereford, Tex.--A $4,000 cror
raised on land that less than ono wear
ago was all in native sod IL the feat
Of o. II. John and his two sons on $50
acres located about seven miles north.
west Of Hereford. The John men ura
not farmers and moved here from
Flagstaff. Ariz.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

A farm Of ever isos sorsA frontina
on Tug river Ter nearly tvo miles. 4
LAvrsnss county. ~ opposite webb
STATEN en- n. q ". n n. Fine rive,
botts1. Gsek ar ILL lands. inohdins
AL mineral Largo amount easlI,
cleared and suiuvAtablA Tius ruod
Addrsss TRAD ". WALKUR. WoodS
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
NEWS OF THE world
SATURDAY..

A fierce blizzard sweeping devastat'
ed Halifax forcing rescuers TO abandon
their work, added to the stricken city
which also is in darkness and witt
only one wire OF communication with
the outside world open. This threatens
tc snr., any moment. The prompt ar
rival CT relief trains with nurses. doc
tors end sorely needed supplies also is
menaced by the storm Identification OF
the dead IS proving exceedingly difl-
cut. No change has been made in the
estimafe Of 1000 dead and 5000 in
jured
The American Red Cross last night
WIS rushing the personnel of an entire
base hospital unit with additional doc
t.rs and ali necessary supplies ON tw"
special trains through New England to
tho stricken city Of Halifax. special
arrangements having been made by the
railroads for their prompt movement.
The United States Is now at war
with Austria Hungary With unani-
mity-except for a negative vote cast
in the House of Representatives by
Socialist member both houses of
Congress Friday acted favorably on
in his recent address to Congress that
the United States declare war on the
Dual Monarchy, which the President
asserted was mot her own mistress,
but simply the vassal of the German
Government" There was scarcely any
doubt on the war resolution in either
house. Shortly after the action Of the
two houses OF Congress, President Will
.on off7-ad HE cfrr, fttra N the rnAa a.
ure which definitely aligned Austria |
Hungary as an enemy country.
A healthy drafted man was discharg |
ed from military service at Camp Zach
airy Taylor In place OF a man recon-
mended to be sent home as physically
unfit. because of an error through the
similarity Of .pames. Camp authori-
ties are anxious TO get the healthy |
man returned but lawyers advise that
this is impossible as he is now exempt
and immune 10 the draft.
How hundreds of men rejected for
the draft as physically unfit could be
returned to health through ''massed
psychology" and disciplinary methods
In reclamation camps was told At the
convention OF the Association OF Life
Insurance Presidents In session In Nov +.
York.
The magnitude OF the work done by
the Department OF Justice In curbing I
the activities OF allen enemies 10 dealt
with in the report OF Congress Of At
torney General Gregory. who declares
that the spy menace 10 we'll in hand.
i
The American Society OF Mechanical!
10 expected to bear the
brunt OF training crippled soldiers In
profitable occupations and solving In
dustrial problems in America brought
about by the introduction of women
Breating all speed records for th.
OF supply bills. the House
Post-ofice Committee reported the
Post-office Appropriation Bill. aggre
eating 1888 oOO. 900. including a new
item Of si.2oO,oOo to censor foreign =
mails. :
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
SELF DEFENSE
DEFEAT BAckAcHE AnD KIDNEY
TROUBLE WITH AMURIc.

Many Kentucky people have suffered
from rheumatism and kidney trouble and
have found that Anuric was the most sue
cessful remedy to overcome these painful
and dangerous ailments.
The lucky people are those who have
suffered, but who are now well because
they needed natures warning signal in
time to correct their trouble with that
wonderful new discovery Of DIR. Pierce's
called "Anuric.' You should promptly
heed these warnings, some Of which are
dizzy spells, backache. irregularity OF the
urine or the painful twinges OF rheuma-
tism, sciatica or lumbago. To delay may
make possible the dangerous forms Of
kidney disease, such as Bright's disease,
diabetes or stone In the bladder.
To overcome these distressing condi-
tions you should take plenty Of exercise
in the open air, avoid heavy meat diet,
drink freely Of water and at each meal,
take DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets double
strength). You will, in q short time. find
that you are one Of the firm indorsers OF
Anuric. asare thousands Of your neighbors.
Send for trial package.
Address: DIR. Pierce, InvalIds' Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y, and enclose 10 cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

am prepared to write insurance on
any insurabls property in Louisa and
on all good DWELLINGS AND BARNS
IN THE COUNTRY and limited mum
Der of stores not too far from Louisa.
have the agency for the fOllowiue
companies: =
HENRY CLAY CO. OF KY. 7
NORTH AMERICA OF NEW YORK.
wEsTcHEsTER OF NEW YORK.
WIN appreciate any businsss you
may give me-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

WAkTepi-To rent farm. WIN pay
cash. Good recommendation furnish
ed. W. X. PATRICK. Normal. KY. s.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

REAL EsTATE,-If you think OF
buying property In or near Ashland.
write to L N. coPLEY. Ashland, nv.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

BLANK DEEDS. MORTGAGES. OIL
AND GAS LEASES FOR SALE AT
THIS OFFICE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

Fuel Administrators Garfield, in a
statement issued last night. made IL
clear that coal dealers who refuse to
cooperate with the Fuel Administra-
ton wiz be put out OF business
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

=" some time ago i
received, by request,
a tria. package OF DIR.
Pierce's Anuric Tab
let's. l found them OF
great benefit In my
ca SO Of cystitis.
After using the trial
package / then used
q fuil-sized box, and
am now completely
cured. l feel that
Annric Is one OF the
greatest discoveries
2420 Duncan Street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

Charged with failure to register for
the draft. Councilman Clarence r.
Smith. OF Ashland. was arrested yes
terday and released on bond Of 500.
He AYERS he was not within the draft
age limit on registration day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
lag emphasized in the several speeches
and skits.

-Four thousand persons were killed
In the burning and destruction Of build
ings resulting from the explosion OF =
munitions ship in rhe Halifax harbor
Thursday. according to estimates last
night by officials. This estimate, high
er than any heretofore. was made ar
ter q sorvey Of the devastate distric.
OF Richmond. where acres Of debris
probably will not be clearcd for =
month
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14
DIR. c. B. WALTERS

LouIsA KENTUCKY
ones in Baah bloch. formerly aesu-
Disl ~ Dr.. ouissnbsrr.
once Hours; . V 10; 10
Special Hours By appointment
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

The American navy has suffered ths
loss Of the new-type destroyer Jacob
Jones torpedoed and sunk while on
patrol duty in the war zone on tho
night OF December with but thirty.
seven OF her Officers ard crew known
to have been saved out OF a total OF
approximately 100 on board.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion. acting on the request Of the rail
roads, yesterday indefinitely postponed
hearing on the Western railroads ap
plication for per cent increase II
freight rates. which had been set fol
December IL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

TIE American Red Cross last night
WIS rushing the personnel of an entire
base hospital unit. with additional doc
t.rs and ali necessary supplies ON two
special trains through New England 10
Tho stricken city Of Halifax, special
arrangements having been made by the
railroads for their pronp pit movement.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

The magnitude OF the work done by
the Department OF Justice In curbins
the activities OF alien enemies is dealt
with in the report OF Congress Of At
torney General Gregory. who declares
that the spy menace is we'll in hand.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

Breaking all speed records for til.
preparation OF supply bills. the House
Post-office Committee reported the
Post-office Appropriation Bill. aggre
eating $3.50 900. 900. including a new
item Of $i.200,oOo TO censor foreign
mails.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

The American Society OF Mechanical.
Engineers 10 expected to bear the
brunt OF training crippled soldiers In
profitable occupations and solving In
dustrial problems in America brought
about by the introduction of women
workers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-14

How hundreds of men rejected for
the draft as physicaily unfit could Be
returned to health through ''massed
psychology" and disciplinary methods
IN reclamation camps was told At the
convention OF the Association OF Life
Insurance Presidents In session In Nov
York.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
SOLDIERS LIKE
COMFORT KITS

Mrs. f. M. Lozier recently re-
ceived the following letter from Cor
poral Joe Lynch, 10th Field Artil-
lery, stationed at Camp Mills, Hemp
stead, N. Y, in which he expresses
his appreciation of the W. c. t. u.
comfort kits:
"Dear Mrs. Lozier: / got that
comfort kit just before we left
Charlotte, N. c., and was tickled
to death to get one. / have used
everything in it and have read the
little Testament also. We boys from
Bonners Ferry are the only ones
having comfort kits and we are quite
proud of them.
Every day is a Fourth of July
celebration here. While we drill on
the parade grounds the aeroplanes
sail over our heads continuously.
The French and Italian airmen are
simply dare devils. They turn somer-
saults, do cork screw dives and flop
over a number of times whenever
they go up in the air. None of them
have been hurt yet either.
"Our battery is doing police duty
today and we parade the streets with
billy clubs and revolvers for four
hours at stretch. Many thanks for
the kit"
Joe LYNCH"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
SOLDIER BOYS
WRITE HOME

E. E. Osborne recently received
an interesting letter from his son,
Alonzo, who is with 100 Co., 8th
Reg. at the marine barracks, Guam
tico, Va. Parts of the letter are
quoted as follows:
81 received your letter the other
day and was glad to hear from you
again. | wish sometimes | was home
to enjoy a hunting trip but | guess
I'll have to content myself with
hunting Germans for awhile. We
were out on the range today but
| don't know when | will get chance
to shoot for a record.
"Well, / got into bed all right
the first night but there have been
several nights when / didn't get
into bed just exactly to suit me for
there wasn't room for all of US to
lie down at once. We would grab
our blankets and run for a place
big enough in which to spread them
out. One night l was sleeping on
the top deck and the boat got to
rolling pretty bad and all at once
a good big icy wave about the size
of a barn, came over the rail and
washed US all down against the deck
house. Of course, you can imagine
how pleasant that would be.
~ was out last Sunday and filled
up on persimmons and hickory nuts.
/ saw a few chestnuts and down
at Panama | saw cocoanuts and
bananas growing. We could see the
fruit along the banks of the canal
but didn't get a chance to get any.
"Say you know l used to weigh
$50 pounds all the time. You can
imagine how surprised l was the
other day when l stepped on the
scales and only weighed 1853 pounds.
eve drill here under heavy
marching order with a AZ pound
pack on our backs for about seven
hours a day, so you see there is
work attached to this job. Have
to get up at $50 in the morning
and go to bed at nine o'clock at
night. The first "liberty" / get |
am going to lay in bed until about
noon, just to catch up.
"Say, / think they fed us some
bareback on the boat that was made
during the Civil war. We would
break up a chunk of it and shake
out the bugs and then start in to
soak it up. You would eat a piece
and then take a drink of water and
then let it swell for a day or so.
81 got letter from Mrs. Chisholm
and | will call on Glenn the first
time l go to Washington. | think
we will be here all winter and will
probably be sent to France in the
early spring or summer. | may get
a chance to get a furlough sometime
this winter so that | can come home
"Say, / am going to make al
allotment next month of $40 anc
am going to take out $4,000 lif,
insurance so that if 1 do get my
can knocked off | will still be some
good. Love to all, ALONZO."
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
Athenian Gratitude

The banquet the Olympians gave
Was certainly "some feed"
On "eats" they did not save,
Tho to Hoover they paid heed.
The evening was on Friday,
The date November sixteen,
And we entered without pay
To the best time we've ever seen.
The "Hit the Kaiser" contest,
And the Teachers One-LeggeC
Race"
Turned out to be the best,
In which the ladies set the pace.
The reason that twas given
| will now explain;
| hope twill be forgiven,
If it gives the Olympians pain.
We recently had a contest
(Of course the Athenians beat)
To see which side was best
And they went down to defeat.
So, Olympians, we have reason
To thank you, one and all,
For the best time of the season
Over in the high school hall.
An Athenian Poet.