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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

Russell Bonallie, 1O-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Bon
allie, accidentally shot and killed
himself Sundey at his home at
Reubens. While handling a o.
cal. rifle the weapon was dis
charged, the ball going through
his head, killing him instantly.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

The Lyceum lecture here last
night by Rollo Mcbride was very
interesting and a large audience
was present to enjoy it. His
voice was a trife husky, caused
perhaps by cold, but he handled
his subject, Making Crooked
Men Straight" " in most master
ly manner. By his earnest de-
sire to give young men another
chance to make good, Mr.. Nc
Bride claims to have saved many
thousands of them from the dis
grace of Jail sentences by defend
ing them, free of charge, when
they were arrested on trivial
charges in the cities of Chicago
and Pittsburg.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

1t is estimated that the extra
war tax on postage alone will
amount to $4, 900, 100000 a year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Tells HOrU to Stop a
Bad Cough
Surprising results from this home
made syrup. Easily prepared
and costs little.

If you have a severe cough or chest
cold accompanied with soreness, throat
tickle, hoarseness, or difficult breathing,
or if your child wakes up during the
night with Group and YOU want quick
help, Just try this pleasant tasting
homemade cough remedy. ANY drug
Pinex t60 cents WORTH. Pour this into
a, pint bottle and fill the bottle with
plain granulated sugar syrup. Thus
prepared, you have a pint of really re-
markable cough remedy--one that can
be depended. upon to. give quick and
lasting relief at all times.
You can feel this take hold of a
cough in a way that means business.
1t loosens and raises the phlepm, stops
throat tickle and soothes and heals the
trritated membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes with such
promptness, ease and centaintY that it
IS really astonishing.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, and is noted for its speed
in overcoming severe coughs, throat
and chest colds. Its millions of en-
thusiastic users have made it famous
the world over.
There are many worthless limitations
of this noted mixture. To avoid disap-
pointment. ask for "2h ounces Of
Pinex with full directions and don't
accept anything else. Tt is guaranteed
to give absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded. The Pinex Co.,
TT. Wayne, Ind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
COLUMBIA GIRL
GIVES ADVICE
TO SOLDIERS
Promised to Keep Themselves
Clean and Pure While
Abroad

Mrs. Helen Brown Gibbons, for
merly of Norwood, now and for sew
eral years living in Paris, wife of
Rev. Herbert Adams Gibbons, writes
entertainingly to her mother of a
visit to the camp of the American
Expeditionary force in France. The
following is an extract from the
closing paragraphs of her letter:
Next morning we went to y port
zin France Mother, try to remem-
ber how excited and thrilled l was
3 the first time you and | went 10
annapolis, when every midShipmah
was an Admiral. l have quite 1or-
gotten the idea that old age Is COM
=ing upon me, because at eNGctlS
twice the age l was then, plus TWO
wears, l was twice as excited ana
#twice as thrilled. The y. Nj. =. \.
people met us with TWO motors, ana
i've went to lunch with Lieutenant
Commander Poulaillier OF the
French Navy. In the afternoon we
5motored all around the port anu
#away out along the shore 10 see The
Ihydroplanes. At six o'clock we were
bat the American camp. where we ate
cur dinner with the officers. TWO OF
|them were Philadelphia boys. l had
Ia tin plate of mashed potatoes anu
#roast beef on it, and on the dusty
Ground beside me was tin mug OF
coffee. 4 jolly soldier boy brought
8oVer the huge coffee pot, gray enan-
ell. with not Il long spout, nut
Regular American nose, ana gave me
american coffee out OF it. After we
FINISHED r,nner. we heard music.
III came from the Y. NJ. c. \. build
ling. The building isn't finished yet
lust a floor and roof, but huge
|affair. As we walked over towards
i the side of the building big blue
i eyed boy came up to me and held
|out his arm, The band was playing
la waltz Say can you dance! salu the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

soldier. Gould 1 help it?' l an
syyered. And away we danced TO Il
heavenly tune that l lie, II Eeacu
before. The audience was growing
every minute. When l ended N!
dance it was in a circle OF cleared
space surrounded 10y at least SIN
hundred men and that was the be-
ginning of the evenings perform
auce. now they cheered ana clapped
when | sat down and the dance was
finished. 1t was supreme expert
ence for Herbert to address Ihose
boys. lie held their attentloh ever!
second and won wild applause.
As his applause dleu away, L
sprang TO my feet and said, Want
minute, l have something TO say TO
YOU. l must tell YOU that as L IooN
at YOU l remember that every single
one OF you is some mothers papE'
and ! want to ask you TO COVE three
cheers for your mother Mother got
the cheers all right.
Herbert was whlsked away IN a
motor to repeat his lecture IN an
other nut. 1 stayed with NJ. Chau-
Nciot at the first nut, ana he made a
bret lecture to the boys i'll English
and did it very well. The Uand
PLAYED La Marseillaise and the boys
gave Three cheers for our French
men.
The experience of my life came
when as the last strains Oh lhe
Marseillaise died away, the soldiers
began, first softly, then shouting
We want Mrs. Gibbons" over and
over again until it sounded ike Il
football game. OF course L mad 10
make a speech. Being totally un-
prepared / had TO gain little time
"
them that l was not u lecturer. /
can talk a lot at, home however; that
is why my husband has to take to
the lecture platform to get a chance.
First of all l want song from you
boys. They gave me a touching
soldiers tune about Mother Then
another tune called Keep the Home
Fires Burning These were abso-
lutely new to me, and from them l
got my inspiration. l referred to
the mother and the sweetheart III
home who are keeping the nome
fires, and l turned the thing around
and asked the boys what they were
doing to equal the sacrifice OF thell
women folks. Then / gave them a
stiff lecture on sex hygiene. 1t took
courage, but l swayed those men
and at least twenty mat could see
broke down and wept. l feel very
humble about il, but Herbert says
that l probably did more good than
ever before in a single day OF my
life. l must have shaken hanuS
with one hundred and fltty men after
the affair. There were seven nun
dred that heard me speak, ana when
my motor slowly pulled out towards
the town where l was to join Her
bert, forty men ran after 1t waving
their hats and shouting ferVen
promises TO keep themselves clean
and true. They crowded round me
| may add, showing the pictures they
had of their best girls. 1t was toe
proTuUnd Tor tears. hardly slept
all night, for l was so moved myself
Dy lnIs wonderful thing tnat had
happened. 1 am temptuu to become
u preacher to the troops, Tor 1 was
not bit afraid and the message
sut there. '-ColumDla Spy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

flushes the Kidneys when being eX-,
PEELED. taking with it the acids and
impurities it has absorbed while in
the blood. This is why the strongly
alkaline waters of famous hot
springs are so effective. Rheumatic
and uric acid sufferers can easily
prove this to their complete satisfac-
tion and without stirring a single
step from their own homes. Simply
drink before breakfast every other
morning. for a week or two, a glass
OF hot water in which you have dis
solved a level ;easpoonful of the ordi-
nary refined alkia saltrates (powder
form. which any druggist can sup
ply from stock or easily order for
you. Its taste is pleasant its cost very
slight, indeed, and it probably is as
good as anything you can use for
the purpose. Afterward you will not
be likely to have much patience with
rheumatic friends if they continue to
suffer after you have told them about
this. Among local druggists who
have been found on inquiry to carry
the Alkia saltratcs compound in stock
are Keller's Drug Store, G. A. Gorgas,
Clark's Medicine store, so 1t will
prove a simple matter for anyone to
give this remarkable treatment
trial
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Moving Pictures Used to
Aid Red Cross Campaign

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Dec. 20.-Ac-
tivity in the Red Gross Christmas
drive continues in this place and new
members are continually being added
to the list. Many business houses
and families are coming in the 100
per cent. class. Solicitors are push
ing ahead and hope to reach the
quota. At a meeting of the publicity
committee arrangements were COM
pleted for a community chorus and
music by the Singer Band on Christ
mas Eve. Work is progressing on
the 1000 surgical bandages promised
to Colonel Murphy in France at the
worlIrooms of the Red Cross.
Last evening moving pictures We're
shown near the Square to a large
audience on the street. Another series
will be shown again tomorrow and
on Monday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
All States Sharing
in Federal Road Aid

All the states of the Union have
availed themselves of the epportu-
nifty of participating in the benefits
OF the Federal Aid Road act. which
appropriated $75,OOO.OOO for the con-
struction of postroads and $4,000, 600
for forest roads, according to the re-
port of the Director of the Office OF
Public Roads and Rural Engineering,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. That the passage OF the act
has stimulated roadbuilding is shown
by the fact that in 1916 there were
approximately $41.O00,O0O of state
funds expended for all highway pur-
poses, and it is estimated that in the
calendar year 1917 the aggregate ex-
penditures of state funds for this
purpose will be at least $50, 900. 900.
a number of the states have made
specific appropriations to meet Fed
eral aid dollar for dollar. Among
these are New York, Illinois, Michi-
gan, Rhode Island. Nevada, Iowa,
Florida and Vermont
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
VigiIantes War Notes

Here are some excerpts from an
artlcIe written Uy Clarence barrow,
Lne attorney Ior organized laUor, anu
issued ny the American AlIIance lOr
Labor and democracy:
The war won't cost the poor man
u cent. 1T may cost poor men S
uves. But more men Will be killed
IN industry and by sucn disease as
tuberculosis.
The toll will be upon land and
upon capital.
Large parts of big incomes will be
taken. Iney are taking them now.
Labor has more to win than any
one else.
The rich people have been giving
up much.
They will come out poorer than
they went IN.
The rich man Will pay nearly all
the cost of the war, because he is
the only man who mas the money to
pay.
Wall Street never made Germany
violate Belgium. Wall Street did
not tell Germany TO sink the Lusi-
tania. Wall Street did not bring OH
the submarine warfare.
Germany or America must win.
No workingman can afford to be
neutral!
Labor must say what side will
nave its full support.
The paclflst is a chaser of shad-
ows, says The American Alliance for
Labor and Democracy.
He must have his paper declara-
tions. He cannot be happy without
them. He will make a great fuss
IL he cannot have them.
If the pacifst can only have a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Good Talks Feature Session
of Perry Farmers Institute

Liverpool, Pa, Dec. 20.-With
practically the entire world looking
upon the American farmer to supply
the greater part of foodstuffs during
the coming year, more than usual in
terest was manifested in the scs-
sions of Perry County Farmers In
stitute held in Liverpool December
IS. this week, with County Chairman
c. NJ. Bower. of Blain, presiding.
Talks on soil improvement alfalfa
and potato culture by William NJ.
Patton, of Mosgrove; orchards, mar
keting of fruits. spraying and prun-
ing by f. II. Fassett, of Meshoppen;
and home sanitation and country life
by Mrs. e. G.. Grove, of Williamsporr.
were features of much interest dur
ing the various sessions of the in
Stitute.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
RHEUMATIC ACIDS
ARE DANGEROUS
Says neutralize aud Wnsh them OUT U!
drinking strongly alkaline water
Any druggist cam tell you now
to make this at home. No
need of visiting hot alka-
line mineral springs.
Chemical analysis and the micro

Chemical analysis and the micro
|biiitv of doubt that rheumatism. gout,
sciatica. etc. are due to uric acid and
other Impurities in blood and tissues.
When the blood is rid of the impuri-
ties, the sufferer Is rid OF the fheu-
matism. Ii YOU are a doctor or
chemist YOU know this. also that a
drop of amy strongly alkaline liquid
will melt a uric acid or similar crNs-
tai, lust as hot water melts a sugar
CRYSTAL, or as heat melts d snow crys-
tai. 1t naturally follows that When
the tiny. sharp acid crystals in the
blood are dissolved or melted into
LIQUID form, they cannot grind about
in the veins. nor catch and collect in
the minute blood vessels of joints or
tissues where they so often cause
SWELLING and acute agony,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Centenarian Dies
From Too Much Work

Lewistown. Pa, Dec. :0.-Mrs. Tob-
bin Krentzman. 100 years old, died
suddenly from heart disease Tuesday
night following a hard's days work.
Deceased was native of Russia and
Is survived by nine children, fifty
grandchildren and twelve great
grandchildren.
Moses. her eldest son, resides in
Petrograd and is so years old. Mrs.
KrentZman could read without glasses
ans could no as much homework as
any of her granddaughters at the
time of her death.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

Below is a blank which when filled
it. and mailed to Congressman A. S.
Kreider will be of great aid to the
employees of the postofIice depart
ment in their efforts to secure a re-
adjustment of salaries.
Postal employees have had no in
crease in salaries in the last ten
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Boy Punctures Heart in
Sharpening Pencil; Dies

New Brunswick. N. j.. Dec. 90
John Brill, 9-year-old pupil at St.
Johns School here. punctured his
heart while sharpening a pencil yes
terday at the school and died in
stantly,
The boy was holding the pencil
against his breast and the knife
slipped as he hurriedly sharpened the
lead
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
HERE'S CHANCE TO HELP
THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES

years. during which time living ex-
penses have advanced more than
during any other period of the
worlds history. Any friend you have
in the postal service, letter carrier
or postoffice clerk will greatly ap-
preciate your interest in clipping this
blank from the paper, filling in your
name and sending 1t to Congressman
Kreider at Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
TREES FOR HARRISBURG

Liverpool, Pa, Dec. 20.-H. l..
Derr and sons, Valentine and John.
of Harrisburg, We're in Liverpool
the latter part of last week buying
up and cutting Christmas trees. Sew
eral hundred trees were cut by them
and transported by motor truck TO
Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
AIMS FIGHT YEARS ~ rIEE

Altoona. Pa, Dec. 20.-The Bible
record added eight years to the life
of the late George NJ. Shoenfelt, of
Taylor township, who was buried
yesterday. His relatives supposed
that he was IS years of age and
it was thus published in his obituary.
A forgotten entry in the Bible, how
ever. disclosed the fact that he was
aged 90, and one of the countys pio-
neers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
SJX NE>tRERS IN SESSION

Liverpool, Pa, Dec. 20.-On sun
day the Lutheran Sunday school
fioated n service flag containing six
stars for Harvey Long, Emmett
Barnes. Norman |. Wilt, Ralph Will
hanson. Wesley DeHaven and James
House, who are now in war service
The latter two at this time are
somewhere in France"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

Liverpool, Pa, Dec. 20.-The bor-
ough schools will close tomorrow
for one weeks holiday vacation. In
the afternoon the children of the
primary school will enjoy their usual
Christmas party, their teacher, Miss
Puera s. Robinson, being the di-
rector of the occasion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
CLEANING REvoLvEh, is KILLED

Lancaster, Pa, Dec. 2O.-Raymond
simmons. 16 years old, was acciden-
tally killed by a revolver which he
was cleaning. He told his mother
that he was cleaning his weapons to
enlist, and n few moments later she
heard shot and found him dead on
the floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
MANY BOYs TO ATTEND

The reception for Boy Scouts to be
held at the Y. NJ. C. A. Friday eve
ming promises to be big affair.
Acceptances are pouring in from
scout troops of the city to Arch II.
Dinsmore. boys working secretary
of the association.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
ROYS ron v NJ a.

Officials of the local Y. NJ. c. A.
have evolved new idea for the
Christmas giving season. They sug-
gest boys membership in the Y. NJ.
c. A. as an ideal Christmas GAIT
which will be good for an entire year.
Arch n. Dinsmore, boys working sec
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

retary of the association, is respon-
sible for the plan, and parents are
enthusiastic over it,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
Help the Postal Employees
FILL THIS BLANK YOUR CoNGREssMAN


House of
Washington D. c.
justice of the the
increase salary
ask the bill that will
No
intelligence and loyalty
is we'll
immediate
high
that demands
BY printed above
the chairman
Posroads
the postal employees the salaries know they
Dauphn
A. Kreider John Bankhead of Alabama,
House Post Office
be addr C.
by sending petition
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

= ~ y .
1t is aston
j s h j II 8 how
few persons,
q y c G p I ! n =
L h emists : /
I h c III e deal
p ro + c S sion,
u II d c T S tand
that the wa
ter we drink
IN u 5 I 7 e aCh
the kidneys by
list being alb
hap = b = d into
he blood, and
That if the wa
ter is strong
~ alkaline it
[ ORC u ghlV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20
PUPILS CHRISTMAS P4RTy

And it is bad when one cannot see
a blackjack soon enough.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

The pacifist is a chaser of shad-
ows. He cannot see substance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

The pacifist can see a rainbow, but
he cannot see a blackjack.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

Among the many gifts
which are useful, the Elec-
trical appliances and fix
lures are increasing in
popularity. The various
beautiful effects and the
convenience w n ic h the
numerous appliances per-
NIT, make them desirable
and appropriate to every
home, the modest one as
we'll as the more pre-
tentious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

The pacifist has something the
matter with his eyes. He can see all
manner of Conspiracies and terrible
dangers close at hand, but if you
put few miles between himself and
the supreme danger he will refuse
10 believe that there is any supreme
danger, though you prove it TO him
by thousand rules of science.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

declaration on paper guaranteeing
TO him the right to do some peculiar
thlng that he wants to do you can
take away from him all of the essen
tial liberties in the world and he
will not miss them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

He would contemplate the COM
ing of a German army in serene
contentment if before you were
driven out by the coming horde you
would grant to him a license to make
a speech calling you names.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-20

Here are some excerpts from an
article written Uy Clarence barrow,
Lne attorney Ior organized Iauor, ana
ISSUED ny the American Allance lOr
Labor and democracy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17
their children often:

their children often
Education will be in the hands of
the nuns, but numerous advanced
ideas suggested by the Red Cross will
be included in the curriculum. One
thing which has pleased the little
Belgians has been the Introduction Of
Institutional games in the various
homes. A short time ago carload
of games was sent to the Belgian asy-
lums in France and beneficial re-
suits were noted Immediately. The
same system will be employed in the
new colony. The idea Is to interest
the children In sports which will not
only amuse them but train them men
tally and physically.
The Belgian authorities are giving
the heartiest support to the Red Cross
The Queen is deeply interested in the
new work, and Is making a special
study Of American educational meth
DDS. A plan for the establishment OF
warehouses in which reserve food
stuffs may be stored is being worked
out rapidly. Three sectional ware
houses have been set up already, and
six more will be on the way from
! Paris soon. A considerable amount OF
food has been purchased for the
frainy-day store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17
TAKE BELGIAN
CHILDREN, FROM
FIGHTING ZONE
Safe Quarters to Be Provid.
ed for Several Hundred
Who Have Been There.

British Headquarters In France,
Nov. 17.-several hundred Belgian
children who are now living In the
danger zone close to the fighting lines
In the immediate future will be es-
tablished In safe and comfortable
quarters in a colony of their own This
Is being prepared by the American
Red Cross at certain places in free
Belgium. Sections for ten barracks
were shipped from Paris yesterday,
and under the supervision of Messrs.
Bicknel1 and Van schaick these will
be set up at once, and the little folk
moved in,
Here they will be, given comforts
which they have not known since
the Germans overran Belgium, and in
addition will be placed under compe-
tent teachers, who will pick up the
broken threads of their education.
Six thousand Belgian children already
have been sent to homes in various
parts of France, and there are many
more who are being she1led. bombed
and BASED almost every day, and
should be taken away to safer quar-
| ters.
The new Red Cross colony is being
established to meet the growing de-
mand for refuge on Belgian soil
There are several strong reasons fol
this demand. One is that the Belgian
authorities like to hold together what
is left of Belgium as much as pos.
sible: The wonderful hospitality OF
Allied countries is appreciated, bu1
the sentiment is strong for the reten.
ton in Belgium of as many people al
practicable. Another very vital factor
is the fact that mothers are reluctan
| to let their children go so far away
| that they cannot visit them. To NEE
all these demands the Red Cross il
establishing the colony in the safes
place available in free Belgium, where
lit FflI be possible for parents to set