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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06
A Mercer Man in Scotland

We are pleased to give our readers
an opportunity to read the following
friendly letter, from citizen of Mer-
Ger who Is now in Scotland.
Ardgay Ross shire. Scotland.
November ).
Independent-Rep Co.
Skowhegan, Me, [. S. a.
Dear Sirs.
take great pleasure in writing
and saying ! have just begun TO re
ceive the Reporter 1t seems like a
visit from some one from the good old
L. s A.
Sometimes | get one a week. and at
others two or three weeks will elapse
between papers.
| am in Unit OF the ten Sawmill
Units for England. which left Boston,
rainy here, just now, but was very
beautiful when We first got here July
9Th
This is a fine. old fashioned coun-
try. somewhere around 500 miles from
Liverpool. in the North of Scotland,
and is full of new and old castles,
also ruins of castles hundreds of years
old | wrote a letter to a relative
describing the place, people and Gus
toms, which was printed in your pa
per in September, | think. didn't
happen to get that particular issue
and would ask if you would hunt it up
and send it to me if you should hap
pen to have 1t on file
Yours periodically,
w. p. TRUE.
Unit g.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06
FREE OF CHARGE

ANY adult suffering from cough.
cold or bronchitis, is invited to call at
the store of G, r. Fogg and get alb
solutely free, sample bottle of
Boschee's German Syrup, soothing
and healing remedy for all lung trou-
bles, which has a successful record OF
fifty years Gives the patient a good
nights rest free from coughing, with
free expectoration in the morning.
Regular sizes. 25 end * cents For
sale in all civilized countries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06
win UncOil a Couple of Links

Jim Fentiman. boss of a lumber
crew. working on the north half of No.
3, Flagstaff plantation, apropos to a
recent story in the Reporter regard
ing records made by Moose River lum-
bermen declares that he has crew
that cant be beat and if anyone comes
any where near their limit he'll 'un-
coil a couple more links
Jim has under his supervision
three crews of three men each and
during the past seven weeks each has
averaged a cutting of over 1875, 000 feet
and in one week the total was 10000
Fentiman would like to hear from any
camps that can beat this for a record
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06

little forethought Give us the ad-
dress. or different addresses, where
you are to be and we will forward the
paper, every week.
INDEPENDENT REPORTER co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06

We want you to have every issue OF
this paper. 1t especially pleases us
when you plan to have it reach Won
while away from home This is so
easy to do, If you give the matter a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-06

We shall be pleased to furnish, en-
tirely without charge, the Fort Fair
field Review, for one month, to any
of our subscribers. Drop us a postal
if you want IT,
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II any issue Of the Reporter fails to
reach you please drop us a postal and
we will forward the missing number.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
STAR
CALLED UP BY
TOM KENNEDY

c. v. Morrison, star football
player last year on the Unlver.
atty OF Washington team, was
called before Appeal Agent
Thomas Kennedy 20 show
cause why hls exemption from
military service on an Indus
trial claim was OF sufficient
strength not 10 warrant q re-
hearing before tho district
board.
A. J, stores. aunerin,endenO oi
the Pacific Steamship Co. appeared
tor Morrison. and testified that
Morrlson's presence was required
at the dock where he IL engaged
M employer OF lonrshoremen. be.
cause OF his extensive knowiedgs
OF the peculiar types OF men who
seek employment on tho boats.
stores said that number oi
criminals often attempted 10 &c,
aboard tho boats thru the employ
ment department lie said Morri
son knew them all. and was thus
able 10 hire only the Trustworthy
onec.
Morrison Was recently married.
DIR. J. Allen Smith. professor o!
economics nj the state university,
appeared before Kennedy and
swore that Robert W Casweli. 1io7
r Denny way. was the sole supper,
OF his mother. and was therefore
entitled 20 examination.
Caswell was recalled when the
beard was Informed that Mrs. Cas-
we'll had an income OF 500 from q
brother. This was denied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
LONCSHOREMEN
STRIKE LIKELY

Unless tho federal adjustment
board heed the longshoremen's de-
mands for n closed shop. n strike
may follow.
This announcement was made
Thursday by G. connora. OF the RIG
gers and ntevedores ut meeting
IN tho Labor Temple.
lilo announced every foreign
member OF the union had been or
dered 20 take out citizenship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
BRIDGES FAILS TO
ANSWER CHARGES
OF PORTS AGENT

II have nothing TO say--no
statement 20 make"
This was the answer OF Robert
Bridges. president OF the port com.
mission. Thursday, In regard To
charges OF George u. Green. former
agent OF the ports East waterway
terminal system.
Green sent in his resignation
Wednesday. accompanied by q
statement 10 the effect that
Bridges and Commissioner c. A.
Ewald were placing inexperienced
relatives on the pay roll. and dis
rnpting tho port organization.
Resolutions were passed by the
commission Wednesday providing
that no employees shall be dis.
charged without approval OF the as
siHtant traffic manager.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
HUNT M00REH0USE
IN SPOKANE NOW

Deputies Scott Malone and G. s..
Campbell we're In Spokane Thurs
day In search OF n man said to re-
nemble Albert Moorehouse. the
man sought In connection with the
murder OF Ruby Do Merritt on Sep
TENDER 2.
Tho cities OF all the Northwcs.
states have been swamped with
descriptive circulars. and. as the
result. Sheriff siringer has been
swamped with reports that Moore
house has been seen Ia all four
points OF the compass.
In the meantime tho cities OF
Washington are being carefully
combed. Deputy Matt Starwich Is
In Portland. working on the case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

afaiis III. shsrt rihs BEEF. ffHs
- pot roast. AVE 10 leaf lard. ssNe
ID shoulder OF lamb, t1be 10 sirioiu
steak. ikhr u. Belgian hAFss. ssSs
10 young chickens. Sc ID ehsies
bacon. sssc - stall 100. best fresh
eAutnsd butter. $40 10. 10. st.etl
" ashinrton creamery butter. zee 10. :
lie. tAe. guaranteed oregon sEgs. Gee
dos. dos fi.it. mild cream cheese.
sse N peanut butter. ite ~. - ihs
he. - 10. 1sr stall .. catfish. lee
~ hsiihgt and hslibat checks. ito ~
srabs. iec each and up. SILVER salmon.
ite ID Stall q. home made nincsmsst.
Ife N. sausrkrsut. Tee at potato salad.
Ice pit home made mayennai~s. atc 10
Fiahs white. 2fe ~ Stalls itsk. navy
beans. ito ihi new t~ntiis. saoslh pink
beans. Z lbs Use. Lima beans. 100 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
Halloween Franks
VIII Be Dangerous

A meeting was held at the Bag
ley school. Green Lake. Wednesday
night by the residents Of the West
Green Lake district, 10 warn all
those who play pranks. such as
ringing doorbeiis. and tapping win
dows on Halloween night. that they
are In danger of being shot at on
account OF the woman slugger
scare which has terrorixcd tho city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
Public Markets

rrkF rIAfE
stall ~. he. FLAG srsnuiss.d sufar
sc. stall - pure natural milk. te at.
e ~. Stall a.. sauerktsut. . ats sse
Stall ~. whole salmon. ife ~. stall 1894.
white kiaG salmon. Use N trout. zoe
~ Stall 1911. opened clans. aao at /.
smeits. Toe H. skinned notss. $50 10.
pkrs corn fihkss. tkc. Ftail 1885 ssc
can Wakefisid herring. :oes brown rire.
ih- use. stall a.. appis cider vine.
Ear. .se gal stall 80. Yakima pota-
toes - % sark. delivered! onions. 81. 50
sack Stall 81. pot roast. lave h: pork
steak. zoe ~. stall Is. Jonathan apples.
IFS tor. delivered. peaches. 900 crate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
IlONOslY

stall ~, . lbs rranuiatsi ssKsr. tsa.
stall ~. pure. sweet nafarsI milk. te
At. - % stall -. tead~riotn sale. tee
~ iinx cod. Ice TO- red snapper. : lts
zse4 fresh tnAeker.l. ite IN. silver
perch. ID. gsr. stalls -. bars tAun-
ary sasp. .ses , pkss Grape Nuts. use.
3 bases matches. ste. : lbs Large rsf
beans. $50. . corn flakes. ftc! q pkEs
rsasareni. ne. tts sal'. Ice, Stale
i.sss. veal chegs. lie ibi pot roast.
itsc IL lard eensDesnd. ibs. csc.
bacon backs. sto ib.i hamburger ard
pork ssus1Gs. ito ID. stall %. full
cream cheese. fi5 n. The tsc. puiiss
erxs. tsd dor atsis sf.tt. ~oy beans. 4
ihs sirg len. sara nsw corn meal. ete.
J lbs. Han Msid fAlsins. soci q I1Fs. rolls
toilet psp~r. ises 10 Ies. var fleur. zee.
s lbs. Aayau beans. t9c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
MILLER CROSSES
TO ENGLAND SAFELY

Mrs. John r. Miller. VITO OF Con
gresham Miller. received n cable
Thursday from her husband. stat
ing that he had arrived safely In
Liverpool. England.
Congressman Miller Ia with the
congressional party which has gone
20 France 10 investigate war condi.
tons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

R.sii a.. whai. STEAK. Toe ~ ham.
burger. iae 10. Stall J. Minute brew.
&c pkg Pioneer clans. lie can. cream
% bailey. go pkg celdsn EEg maca-
Font. - pkg AndsrHon's. olympic pan
cake flour. 800 pkg spIit peas, 100 n.
biarh-sys p~a=. ioc ID Goldfish. lave 10.
stall ~. beat Jsrs~y butter, toc 10 full
cream cheese. aoe ~. Stall 10. cup cakes.
Sc der rolls. Sc doE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

Stalls ft-fs. ps,snt -four. ssss snf
- 70 sack Carration milk. 1919 case. 9
iha rolled oats. soc. ibs yellow corn
tnssi. s,e lbs uhirsrd-iirs rhocoisis.
Ttc. stalls fi-ft. punksnsss Gratis, Ice
g. fse each. pinh ssilnen. tor and zoe
each stalls ffsaf Ydiusta
each. haiibus cheeks. tse n. stalls il.ff.
new comb honey. Use. beans. b. and tso
ean if-os. ean kfesm krirp. $50. huik.
tee - htai a.. tte size sweet pickles.
lee high grade wainuts. Use N use Jar
tam. agri iafes can pears and psach he's
tsc. sgirsa. f1rsiEr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
Here's How You Can
Convert First Loan
Bond TO the Second

First Liberty bonds. which draw
az per cent interest. may be CEN
verted into second Liberty bonds.
which draw 4 per cent.
Here's the way to do Il:
Go TO the bank that sold you your
first bond. and serve notice that you
want II converted. You must give
notice before June 30. 1918.
Conversion bonds" will be issued
thru the federal reserve district
headquarters. December 10, and aft
er, and your bank will get yours for
you. n you make application.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
ACREAGE FOR SALE
ACRES. IMPROVED
CLOSE IN. PRICE sf.3so

TIT. acres n close in. 40 you
could live hers and work In
town: jus. outside OF city limits.
Toe fare. place improved with
s-roorn house and several chick
en- houses. land is All thoroughly
cleared ard cultivated for sew
srai years. some fruit trees.
good soil; lies level: good water.
located In well settled district.
close to graded school and
grocery stores. Would like 70
havs someone move on soon.
Terms 800 cash. balance can bs
paid $40 monthly. Call at 707
New York Block and ask for
Mr.. Ciigsn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
DIRT" CHEAP
10 ACRES iato
80 Eaaa - nfs.sshf.r

So Cash. 81 Monthly
yVhis> tract II the best buy on Puget
roun1 ~ you want real value for your
1nney. see ~ before you buy elsewhere.
yH your savings In cheap acreage that
Will grow in value. On good roads.
school store delivery: X. y.
- D.. cream route. fins soil; easily clear
49, running water. fine transportation;
fare 10 cents; just west Of Seattle.
handy 70 markets.
|1rsGET SOUND FARMS co. sos ard Az
WHY NOT BE INDEPENDENT
10, know that 10 acres can be
bought on main land. just north Of
city. on main highway. 70 be paved.
e. two miles from bank. stores.
mills. ete.7 Part black bottom. bal
ance brown loan; practically level;
nice creek. For only $3.50. on terms
absolutely TO suit purchaser.
Free title insurance. Zee this In our
auto free.
AAsEN a SEXTON co.
1910 First Ave. Elliott ss47.
BIC BARGATNs-~s. 10 AND 20-AcRE
tracts 500 ACRES OF WATEH
FRONT: large BEAUTIFUL LAKE;
ATTLE. fine ALDER NOTION; close
20 school. stores. PAVED HIGHWAY.
etc. Tracts 1915 ana up: so cash. Sc
rnonsaiy. Lumber furnished on easy
terms Mr. Haokworth, 5l2 Boston
Block. Also open evenings.
f}WNBK MIbI co BACK EADI
Nearly one acre, facing the river on this
side Of ftivsrton. all cultivated; no
better soil IN the state; nice s-roOm
house. outbuidiugs. You can live on
this place and work IN tho city. FOR
0NcK SALE PRICE. 1900 Gee Mr.
Hickman. i0i Washington at.
on LAKE BDHIES CAR LINE
Two arres. one mile out of city. two
biocks from chr lire. fine view, good
soil. close 20 school. near fine drive
way.
PRICE 1900 TERMS
CLIFFORD T. VAN AissDAfE. Inc
s 1Dls Third Ave. ioi Washington 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
by rpned Pres. Leased wiz.

PETRORGAD, Oct. GA Ger
mar retreat In the Riga region on
TUESDAY was announced IN the Of
fetal statement issued By the war
office today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
miscellAngous-roR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS On 6Ale
SASH AND DOORS
Notice advance In prices iarEts, fac
tory IN tho Yves, seilinE direct from
shtp Anywhere. and guarantees safs de
livery. Sand for our large illustrated
catalogue No. ~. mailed postpaid.
without charge. on request
a-rscss panel doors ss.a...ss.st..ti.S 3
Cottage front siss- doors ....... $50
cettsgv windows. large bottom glass
tezs9. trannom glass teste .4.... tot
Spruce flour bins lsEsfxle .srss..s i.t9
Screen doors. s.sss-s. heavy saivAn-
ttsd wire .................... ita
Bee our prices on frames. fnsuidins.. min
work. builders hardware. prepared
roofinE. plaster hoard. etc
O. u. WILLIAMS co.
1915 First Ave, = Seattle. wash.
PHoSoanArns orR SPECIALITY
FOnEfgS nEconpa
MYTHICAL. RECORD EXCHANGE
ists wss;ikke. Elicit sefs
Opposite new Times nids
We buy. trade, exchange. repair.
RAo Rtios. .,s's. see! sfrsi. sse. sts.
ti.t. sH9. tSs6. Tapestry ntvsssls
rags. ssis, ;isss, Howard Ewing Co.
rsem SOS crsry nsaE.. rifth and linton.
SERVICE FLAGS
,. webb Kiteasa q Co.
an University 1t
puSS aEtfA TRUNKS
And bags for lees. Repairing % luggage
ana umbrellas SO Second ave. near
Jsn~s Main 1875.
INVALID WHEEL. cftAiR ,ii. Tsrdi.
nsnd q. Rainier STIR mornings un-
NEW PIANOS ron nEST. RrST APP
piled on purchAss. MeTsr-ronsr. 10
union.
PtANOs--arEcfAfs nsR1Atss IN orR
srchanss department. Msysr-Tonsr.
iie tnion ct
,s yxSSyeIts - y u1Is lsss y. e.
<s-miscEllANEous WANTED
~ rou uAvn ANYTHING no sxti.
cell the Pacific Auc'ioa Co. Msln tsss
o. 70 ,is ser soos sssd suits other sr,i-
-. grogsr.,ess,s.s Msln LII.
so FOR sALE-FuRNiTuRE
FURNITURE ron aAf.E or RooNs
eesss tss Sss, g., 4 sss Ess,lsss az
81 wANTE o-FuRNIruRE
We HUY MORE Uarp FURNITURE
AIRY pay higher prices than any hcus-
In the city Phone Main ssti. Seattle
Auction Co. aces Second az.
I s,sss Ts-e GO .ss Tis. te1.a-: ST.
AUCTION
SOMETHING DOfSG asain FRIDAY at
nuaIiELisS AUCTION HOUSE. 10 20
OCTOBER :. when star our merit
b. suction sale ~ selling for tbs
Grand tnion Hotel ~ trunks grips.
vaiipss. pieces baggage. stc.. for unpaid
charges W. follow this Immediately
with our usual iine Of furriturs. In
Guiding costly gtreasriau wAinus
dresser and chigroaisr. kafhsr coach
aad big rocker. fine mahogany library
table. rocker and sstfse. GOOD OAK
dininK tables. buffsts handson1s
serving table. leather seat chairs. iadys
deck. iarss tapestry arm chairs. dsven-
port. beautiful ivory post bod and chif-
fpuier. vsrnia Martin beds coil springs.
silk floss and cotton mattresses, SAINT
taFY courhss. kitchen esbiusf. coal and
Eas ranges. heaters. Columbia phons-
graph. mirrors. fine Get Austrian
dishes. pictures. iardiniefes. a large
variety OF velvet. body Brussels. An
minister and tapestry art squares. rugs
Cenaoieum. etc. John Hush.is a sons
auetionssrs soos Second avs. Main
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
MINER KILLS SELF
after MISSING GIRL

Paul Koch. miner. committed
suicide Wednesday at Enumciaw
By firing n bullet thru his throat.
after hc had failed TO find John
Morris. a cousin. and the father Of
Ethel Morris. with whom he was
in love.
Koch had had several diarrels
with Morris. said Under Sheriff
Hutchinson, who. together with
Deputy Joe Hill. visited the scene
OF the crime. Morris objected TO
koch's attentions to his daughter.
Tho miner Is said to have brood
cd over hia love affair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

PICK GRAPES
From the vineyards
on Puget sound
Fpeeiai excursion
usxt y u n a sy
Gail for fres
folder. with map
- nMnlna =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED. BY THE CIVIL SERVICE
Commission. city % seattle. applicants
for examination for the following posi-
items Assistant Pert Warden. Assist b
art Inspector % Weights s.d Meas.
ures. Auto Truck Driver. Anto Repair
man. Sanitary ratrolrnan. Junior fn-
gfnser OF Tests narnmsn. finsrnan.
Inside Constructor. Junior Clerk
afenogrR fMslsl. Senior Clerk
etenoxrsphsr tNsis). Messenger.
Junior Operating Engineer. ssnior o.
Grating Engineer. Application blanks
may - obtained at the office Of the
Commission. County city Huiidiue, and
will be received not later than october
40 1911. Residences requirement
waived IN case OF clerk H'snographers
Detailed information at Commissions
ofrtce
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
"For Rent" Ads
Should Go Home!

When you have a vacant house
or suite, remember that the average
person has no more desire to tramp
the streets looking for your sign"
than you would have under the same
circumstances.
Use a Want Ad in an EVENING
NEWSPAPER-one that GOES HOME,
STAYS HOME and is HOME READ.
That's where you will find the desirable
tenants and reach BOTH heads of the
family.
Star Want Ads give you such service.
Thru a circulation that reaches thousands
more Seattle homes. your "For Rent nd in
The Star will place you in touch with more
tenants than you can reach thru any other
Seattle newspaper.
Phone Your Ads 10
MAIN 600. MAIN 600.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

English newspapers have report
cd several cases of illness and at
least ono fatality. following the
eating OF rhubarb leaf.biades.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
FRONT PROPERTY

~ 81 FNNN' 'tfOs -
T--S r issS the siasysrs.
EakAA ss: Sc: ~. ;.ss r. :
FfeW n esn tes frs.
hf,Vl - IA folder. With 'eap
CA4-s4ia--Sl8-----rr1 photos $50
learn fact. about IN. finest salt water
frontage. Ia 5-acrs tracts, at tle9 an
acre. on easy terms Charles Horusrs
Company. Alaska bldg
WATER FRONT LAND. coon soil;
running water. partly cleared. 10
seres- Price si.see. some terms o.
ear iirown, hAnxor, Mssh, ,y>o~-
~ HOUSES FOR SALE
V.E0S-I HAVE THREE PINE BUN
ratowa on the east shore Of Lake
Union. ono block from EAs,iake car.
rpeuta. with All heht-in features
heat. laundry trays. breakfast room.
naokease. white enamel flufshs grand
s.t view over Lake Uaiau and Queen
Auns hlii. buildings Just finished.
You muss sse tasm 20 appreeiats them
WILLIAM HAITI
I BUNGALOW FOR SALE
S.roarn modern hunxsisws lot tesiea,
Prize. ti.seo. fsse casa
YOUNG a HRoBERo
sr-s Ballard Ave. Phone hazard va
Large 10, % SEATTLE HOMES
art CHEAP. on easy terms
Mr. Hackworth. si- Hastcn BIS.
Also open evenings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

K0D1KERs| I'm At /. AT 6 THEY'RE
done" - cents roll. jacobs. P.-L
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25

MATTER ~ BR3pKrxg HIgHrsr
PRICES PAID. leash FOR OLD
GOLD. SILVER AND DfAMoSDs
sMITH JEwEfRt MIRO. co. tf1 O.
g. SMITH BLDoJ. FOURTH FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE. GEORGE ~ sTRANp.
will not DO responsible for any debts
Incurred by my wife. Mrs. villa n
atrsn October rs. 1917.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
AAsEN q SEXTON co.
1910 First Ave. Elliott s1f7.

OK LAKE BuHIEN CAR LINE
Two aeres one mile out Of city. two
biocks from car lire. fine view, good
soil. close 20 school. uaar fine drive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-25
BUSINESS PERSONALS

DIAMONDS wATcHts AND JEWEL
~. siiverwsrs. cut eikss and clocks. not
only reasonable. but absolutely reliable.
cash or credit.
PETER MICHAEL
Formerly at fsok Psrond Ave
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-01-26
KEEPING THE TRENCHES UKI
Water Continually Pumped From Pc
sitions Which the French Are
Occupying.


The French made their trenches as
comfortable as possible for the benefit
of the troops during the winter months.
Many of the trenches are paved and
the water was kept out of them by
means of powerful pumps. There are
drain pits which have been sunk along
the whole length inside the trenches,
and the pumps are used to force the
water from these pits to the outside.
The walls of the trenches are
strengthened with hurdles to prevent
landshdes. The bottom of the trenches
are carefully beaten down, leveled and
covered with plank or straw, and the
earthen roofs are made stronger by
sheets of zinc. The heating, which lie
adequate, Is furnished by charcoal bra
xiers. Farther back from the trenches.
along the second line, are erected lit.
tie wooden huts. built with double
walls to keep out the cold, with slate
roofs, and In most cases with flowers
raised above the level of the ground.
The beds consist of wire netting
stretched over wooden frames, with
covering Of straw packing and a sup
ply of warm blankets.
In the huts stoves are furnished.
Fuel is very plentiful and easily OBJ
tanned because the shells of the enemy
have scattered huge branches from the
trees and splintered them ready for
burning. The soldiers are given two
good meals day. and In the case Of
the men who are most exposed there
IL an extra ration of meat. Hot drinks
are furnished. such as tea and coffee
with fixed measure of alcohol when
the temperature requires 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-01-26
His Share.

Thomas P. Gore, the blind senator
from Oklahoma, spoke of the problem
Of interest and usury in this country
recently at dinner Of the New York
Credit Mems association and told the
following story to illustrate practices
which Comptroller of the Currency
John Shelton Williams had unearthed.
"A man down in my own state went
into little bank Ia a country town
and gave his note for $40 for three
months. The bank deducted interest
and gave him $3.50 A friend noticed
he was looking pretty thoughtful and
glufn.
What's she matter. Jackr he
asked.
81 was Just thinking said Jack
slowly, how glad am didn't give my
note for year. wouldn't have got =
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