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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

THERE is a small group lof narrow
partisans from northern and eastern
States who are trying to make trouble for
the administration by charging it with
favonng the South in various ways in
connection with army preparations. The
charges are baseless. for the President
is absolutely unbiased in his efforts to fit
our country for effective war service.
The trouble is, Pennsylvania and New
York have had all the government favors
for so long they cannot conceive that
other sections OF the country are entitled
10 consideration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

A $500 lamb and a $500 fleece oil
wool can be raised now on the same
amount of feed it once took for $500
lamb and a 75c fleece OF wool. Ewes
are worth considering. See c. F. Wall
and get bunch before they are all gone
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

THE bill providing for submission to
the States OF national prohibition amend
ment which passed the Senate last week
is now before the House for action. II
may not come TO vote this session, but
il is bound 10 pass when If does come
up. This country is going dry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

The regular meeting OF the Community
Club will be held on Friday, August 10th
The ladies OF the war bread committee
are requested TO bring in a report and,
if possible, samples of war bread. 1t is
also desired that everyone bring their
best recipes for corn bread and samples
OF the bread. A full meeting is desired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

THE Governors of eighteen States are
making united effort to prevent coal
from going to higher prices. 1t will take
the Governors OF all the States-and then
some-to get the better OF the greedy
coal operators.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

AT the Democratic primary election in
Virginia on Tuesday Westmoreland
Davis, OF Loudoun county, was nomina-
ted for Governor. He is new in Viz
GINA politics, and was elected in spite OF
the opposition OF thelpolitical machine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

THERE have been number OF changes
among the German ministers, but they
amount to nothing AS long as the Kaiser
is in the saddle all other officials are
merely figureheadS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

Iris more dangerous to be Stacker
than it is to 60 to the front and fight it
out with brave men. Treason is dan
gerous thing in war times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

aUnder the recent act OF the Legislature
which placed the sheriff of the State on
salary, the school fund OF West Virginia
will be increased a quarter OF million
dollars, Tax Commissioner Hallanan an
nounced Saturday night. Under the
present salary act it costs the boards o.
education nothing for the collection ano
disbursement of school taxes, which
heretofore cost them $3.50, 600 annually.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

THOSE administration Democrats
in the Senate are providing fine lot OF
campaign material for the Republicans
when the war shall have ended.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

SOME folks are grumbling at the vas'
sums OF money being spent by the gov
eminent in war preparations. This is
just one OF the many reason why war is
really -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09
House ond Lot For Sale

| offer for sale my desirable dwelling
house and large lot OF ground on Duke
street, Shepherdstown. near the college
dormitory. For price and terms write TO
the undersigned.
MRS. J. p. ENTLER,
4O2 E. Biddle ST.. Baltimore, Md.
July 10, l0l7-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

General George S. Wallace calls atten-
ton TO the fact that il is serious offence
TO support claims for exemption from
military service by false statements. All
claims for exemption must be supported
by affidavits, and the federal statute says
"Any person who shall make, or be a
party TO the making of any false state
ment or certificate as 10 the fitness or
liability OF himself or any other person
for service under the provision OF this
act, or regulations made by the President
Hereunder, or otherwise evades or aids
another 10 evade the requirements OF this
act, or OF said regulations, or who in any
manner shall slight or fail fully 10 perform
any duty required OF him in the execution
of this act, snail be guilty OF misde-
meanor, and upon conviction in the dis
trict court OF the United States having
jurisdiction thereof, be punished by I'M
prisonment for not more than one year"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09
Valuable Farm
ar Public Sole.

The undersigned heirs OF Melinda Byers,
deceased. will offer for sale, IN front OIL
the Rumsey Hotel. in Shepherdstown' on
Saturday, September l, 1917,
at 2 O'Clock o. m, that certain farm for-
merly belonging to their mother, Melinda
Byers, deceased, containing
10 "a Acres of Land,
located two and one-half miles west Of
SbepherdstoWn, on the KearneYsville
turnpike, in Jefferson county. W. Va.
This farm is one OF the most valuable
and fertile tracts OF land in Shepherdstown
district, and is improved with a nine
room dwelling house, bank barn 90 feet
NV 40 teet a double courthouse and all
other necessary outbuldings. Amply
watered by well and cistern at the barn
and same at the house. Also improved by
A Splendid Apple Orchard,
consisting of $50 trees IL years old, now
in bearing.
Corn crop OF 1917 and wheat crop Of
1918 reserved from sale. Possession
given April |, 1918.
TERMS OF SALE-$5OO cash on day
OF sale, and the residue in three equal
animal payments from April |, 1918. evil
denced by the purchasers note, bearing
interest from April |, 1918, at b per centum
per annum. Interest 10 be paid annually.
Said deferred payments TO be secured by
a deed OF trust on the property sold.
JOSEPH E. BYERS,
MAMIE E. BYERS,
w. E. BYERS,
Heirs-a al Law OF Melinda Byers.
August 2, 1918
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

1T is apparent thatthe Russians are not
fit for self-government. Fact is, they are
hardly fitted for anything.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

1T is the belief OF many persons that
we are entering upon the last year OF the
war. The Germans are still putting up
tremendous bluff, but their bolt has been
shot and they are not as near TO Paris as
they were the first month OF their rush
three years ago. While il is true that the
battle lines change but slightly, every
change is to the disadvantage OF the
Germans. who are under continual pres
sure by the Allies, and no one in Ger
many now has any hope that the Kaiser
can win. The best they can hope for is
a draw. We look for important gains
when the United States troops get into
the active fighting and the full resources
oil our government are thrown into the
contest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

The United States Senate is still fooling
with the food bill so earnestly desired by
President Wilson, and though there is an
ample majority for the bills passage if it
can be brought to vote. The measure is
being held up by certain Senators who
come dangerously near TO treason in their
attitude. Thetwo Senators from Missouri,
Reed and Stone, who are representing the
German breweries of st. Louis instead of
the government OF the United States, are
especial offenders against patriotism (;
and following in their train are Senator
Gore, of Oklahoma, Senator Gronna and
Senator LaFollette, who are wearing out
the patience OF the people of the country
Senatorial courtesy exercised in their
behalf is throwing pearls before swine
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-09

A REPORT on The Food Supply OF the
United Kingdom" just printed by the
British government, gives some facts that
will probably be surprising TO those per-
sons who contend that alcohol in moder-
ate amounts is good for soldier. The
report shows very distinctly that alcohol
is detriment, instead OF an advantage.
After showing that what little food value
possessed by beer and other liquors is
more than offset by its bad effects as a
drug, the report says:
Against the experimental data men,
toned above must be put the results OBJ
served in practice, and on large numbers
OF individuals, as 10 the effect of alcohol
on the accomplishment of physical work
We may point, for instance, TO the re-
suits exhibited by troops on the march,
Repeated experience has shown that regi-
ments not supplied with alcohol marched
further, and were in better condition a
the end OF the day, than others TO which
it had been given. Experiments in
mountain climbing have given similar in
dications, total work done being smaller
under alcohol and the expenditure o
energy greater. In particular, records o
American industrial experience are signi
ficant in showing better output when M
alcohol is taken by the workmen."
Here is a scientific statement from tht
highest authority, perhaps. in the worls
today. and the verdict is against Johl
Barleycorn. He is curse in battle jus
as he is.a deceiver in peaceful ayocstions
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
GIRLS HAVE PRETTY FACE
AND BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION

An Atlanta man makes new dis
eovery that makes an old face look
years younger. II your skin is dark,
brown, or covered with freckles or
blemishes, just use a little CocotOne
Skin Whitener; it's made with CO.
coanut oil and is perfectly harmless.
A few days use will improve your
looks 100 per cent. The WORKOUT
skin comes on evenly, leaving no
evidence OF the treatment, the new
healthy under-skin appearing as a
lovely new complexion.
Just ask your druggist for an
ounce Of Cocotone Skin Whitener,
and II he will DOT supply you send
twenty-five cents 10 tho Cocotone
Co, Atlanta, Ga, and they will send
you a box by return mail.
II your hair Is hard 10 comb, is
kinky, happy and will never stay
straight, just 5 Cocotone Hair
Dressing and II will become straight
long, soft, glossy and beautiful in a
few days. Mail orders filled 25c for
large box.-Adyt.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
GREAT DEMAND FOR
NEW MENICO LAND.
Since January First This year 3D.
So Acres Have Been sold.

Since January T., 1917, the New
Mexico Land once has sold a total
.of 332.65iO6 acres, In all parts Of the
state. for a total Of s2.iJ6jO76 %, or
AN average Of SOS an acre. This
includes all sales made up TO August
q. Il Is reasonably certain that the
years total Of sales will go owe
s., 100000 and Il may realize much
more than that since bidding Is in
c~reasingly active at every auction
Including sales made thus far this
year, tho state has sold a total 'of
i,0376ii3i acres, leaving II the
owner Of a little empire Of li,ii2,-
$500 acres. should the present
rate Of sales continue, more than
twenty-five years would be- required
before all of the lands would be
sold out. should the rate Of in
crease In prices continue ven for a
brief part Of this period. the var,
lious institutions and the public
schools OF New Mexico will be as
richly endowed as any in the nation.
The institutions, benenciaries under
grants, are only permitted 10 use
the income from funds derived from
sales Of state land. Thus the en-
dowment Is made secure and per-
manent. They enjoy, however. the
income received from rentals Of the
lands. The state land Office, last
year, had a total income Of $780,
600, an increase from $4,000 in
1907. More than 100000 acres are
in some form Of income producing
lease at present, and the income
available for the institutions, as a
result Of the 1917 business. will ex-
coed si,OOO.OOOO.
The state lands. while largely
.classed as grazing lands, include
large agricultural areas, valuable
timber land. salt-bearing lands. min
.eral lands, and active drilling for
is now under way on leases COW
ering more thap half a million acres.
The states terms to purchasers
are the most favorable in existence
for buying land. All lands are sold
al auction 10 the highest bidder after
a period Of newspaper advertising
Five per cent Of the purchase price
Is required in cash on date Of sale.
The remaining 05 per cent may be
paid at any time within thirty years,
deferred payments bearing four per
'ent interest payable annually in od-
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Vance. The purchaser must pay
.tNes on the land from date Of his
contract.
II is not the policy Of the state
J nd department 10 urge sales Of
hcsc lands. The state. rather.
maintains the attitude Of the re-
uctant seller. Whenever Il Is
hown, however, that an applicant
% purchase is prepared TO develop
and, TO become a useful citizen and
o. add 10 the production Of farm
crops, beef or mutton, no obstacles
are placed in the WY Of the sale OF
and applied for Buyers Of state
and thus far, this year, have come
rom thirty-one states, although a
majority Of the purchasers r oiti-
z'ns of Few Mexico ard are init
mately acquainted with character
and value Of the lands they have
purchased.
Areas Of the tracts sold have
ranged from 20 to 10000 acres, but
more than 20 per cent Of the sales
are in tracts Of $40 acres or less.
The prices paid at this yos,'s auc-
Iiions, and making the average OF
s6.is. an acre, have ranged from 81
minimum TO $50 an acre. Sales OF
agricultural land Of known produc-
tive capacity have ranged from 50
to $50.
New Mexico land" states Land
Commissioner Erevin, will never be
any cheaper than II is now. save per-
|haps In some brief period Of great
business depression. II is certain 10
80 higher. There is only one crop
|of cheap land, and that crop is be-
ing harvested right onw. You men
who need land and want II cheap,
would do well 10 buy II now"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Wars cannot be fought without
money" said Secretary McAdoo in
a recent speech. -The very FIRST step
in this war. the most effective step
that we could take, is 10 provide
money for its conduct. This money
is mo- going 70 be taken out Of the
COR Try All Of this financing is a
matter Of shifting Of credits; II is
not going 10 involve any loss Of gold;
II Is not going TO involve any loss
OF values. These moneys are go
ing 20 be paid back into circulation.
paid back properly into the channels
Of business and circulated and re-
circulated 10 take care Of the alb
normal prosperity OF the country, a
prosperity that will be greater In
the present year than ever before in
our history"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

scaled. There is nothing 10 indi-
cate that the. eason for straw hats
will be extended this year. All dis
appear annually with inc passing Of
September 81, II ls a case OF safety
Neither the straw hats nor
those addicted 10 the straw hat habit
care much about this "blooie bust
ness that follows a summer lid
down the street; and "blooic" Is alb
|solutcly proper talk 10 such a Nd
after September "a. IN the best in
formed circles, straw hats will be-
worn after September p only 10 top
on a combination Of o%vercoat, low
shoes and white socks. The correct
styles Of s%uspenders TO wear with
such a combination can be found In
any fashion book. Chances are,
though, that all straw hats won't
migrate after the date set. Thcrcll
be some left for the rest OF the
pc ulace TO have fun with. But
taps" were sounded at midnight
last night, and II you didn't hear II
II was your own fault.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
FARM lands FOR SALE

The Government needs Farmers
as well as fighters. Two million
three hundred thousand acres Of
Oregon and California Railroad Co.
Grant Lands. Title revested in
United States. To be opened for
homesteads and sale. Containing
some Of the best land left in the
United States. Large copyrighted
map, showing land by sections and
description OF soil, climate, rain
fall, elevations; temperature, etc.
Postpaid One Dollar.
Grant Lands Locating Co, Port
land. Oregon. 6-is.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
WHAT'S the USE.

when one looks around and sees
how nations and communities 60
forward % work out their destiny
regardless of all argument or peach
ments OF any kind he is prompted 10
exclaim whats the useg"
Here is the entire world engaged
in bloody. murderous war. although
the gospel Of brutherly love has for
time immemorial been expounded
from every pulpit platform and
printing press IN alt lands. even in
peace the lust for power and gain
seems 10 impel humanity irresista-
bly, along a pathway Of wrong doing.
Everywhere in the nation the state
and community, men seem, like "all
Gaul. 10 be divided in three parts:
First the ignorant, who neither know
nor consider the evil consequences
their misguided steps bring upon
themselves and their fellows; Sec
ond those who know better but are
80 bent upon the attainment Of their
selfish ends that they do not are II
the world goes 10 the "denmition
bowwows." and. for the almighty
dollar would sell out humanity and
lis grandchildren for a few pieces
Of silver. Third. a small element Of
intelligent. conscientious people who
are too timid and cowardly to stand
up and fight for their principles
Those who are not included In these
catesories seems TO be 50 few as not
10 be able 10 make themselves felt.
Except = man fall in with some great
tide Of humanity and float along
with the current he soon finds him
self dashed like a frail barque into
some great mallstrom Of passion and
conflicting interest. Ali indeed
What's the use 10 try 10 stem the
current until like Caesar IN the
Tiber, one must cry: Help. Cassus,
or | perishr' Vet, amid all the con-
fict Of pelf, passion and ignorance.
a man must sail by the compass and
keep his craft headed toward the
goal Of faith In humanity. Like Paul,
Of old. he must " press toward the
mark" To a certain extent every
man must "hitch his wagon 10 a
star" Because passion and ignor-
ance prevail. he must not give up
and exclaim: what Is all this
worth9" or lose his faith in men.
Even though men so wrong a hun
bred times before they find the rieht
way. ultimately they work out their
destiny guided irresistably by a
force more potent than any mans
will and IS unerring as the compass
itself.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
4 TEXT or LIBERTY.

In adopting for study in the
schools Presidents Wilson's note In
reply n the Pope's peace proposals
all boards OF education will perform
patriotic duty
n notable historical documents
are TO have a place In the class
rooms, there is no good reason why
only those remote ages should be
laid before the pupils. The current
history Of this country cannot be
barred from the schools, least Of all
in times like these. To make clear
the significance Of passing events Of
so great a moment as we r now
witnessing Is properly a part Of the
education Of young American boys
and girls.
The purpose Of this nation in the
war, the aims that II seeks 10 attain,
the principles in defense Of which II
has marshalled It's armies and fleets,
have never been more precisely
laid down in the presidents reply to
the Pope. They embody this nations
creed, an every child should be
taught 10 master lis full meaning.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
STRAW HATs CALLED IN.

The open season for summer
head gear Is over. Taps" were
sounded at midnight last night for
the old straw lid and the doom Of
the sky pieces that have kept heads
cool through the warm days was
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

The state tax commission decided
to leave the mine tax alone, for the
present al least. II was disclosed
that the new law, going into opera
ton late in the year 1915 had in
creased the taxable valuation OF
New Mexico mines 10 more than
twenty three millions Of dollars
from less than eight millions.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Chicago's mayor, big BIZ
Thompson, who has made Benedict
Arnold look like a piker, is suing
Chicaso'newspapers and citizens for
= total Of si.GO0.0O0. on charges Of
libel. One OF the citizens sued is
Jacob NJ. Dickinson. Former secte-
tory Of war. who. II is alleged, has
done 100000 worth Of damage TO
che character and reputation Of this
notorious German spy. II Thomp-
son is not luckier than he has any
right 10 be. he will set all the dam
age his system can assimilate. aud
not have 70 sue Tor Il, either.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

While the law stopping the manu-
.facture Of whiskey in the United
States went into effect on the 9TH
of his month, 1t is estimated that
there is on hand in bonded ware
houses and In other warehouses,
four hundred and twenty million
gallons, which is about four gallons
per capita, and that does not in
clude several gallons Of mooushino
and a few pints Of bootleg.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

State Bank Examiner George H..
Van Stone has sent out letters TO
the state banks and others with the
warning that the mercantile con-
Germs that hold money on depOsit for
customers and allow them TO check
against II are doing a banking bust
ness within the meaning Of the New
Mexico banking act and that on .
ccipt Of proper evidence Of such
practice he will proceed TO enforce
the provisions of the banking law
against such persons or firms.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

u sale. one restaurant range
sud one gasoline range, all kinds Of
household and kitchen furniture
Bob Flack. II
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
WE WILL REM YOUR PROPERTY

List your vacant houses with us
and get a renter. Houses advertised
free. Smith & Smith. Apply at
Courier onlce.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Nov is the time TO boost Columbus.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

FOR SALE:-Two houses fur
nished, bargain prices for a few
days.-Rent will pay 80 per cent on
the inyestment.-Box c03. n.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

several business places for sale or
lease.-Bob Flack II
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

Houses for Rent-Bob Flack. u
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Houses for Rent-Bob Flack. II.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-09-21

Houses for Reni-Bob Flack. II