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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06
FOOD PRICES OF 1917

If we could forecast the future
even for the space Of one year
ahead we of this country would no
doubt make some amazing dis
coveries.
One piece of information, how
ever is being forced upon our at
tention without our being gifted
with extraordinary foresight. 1t is
that during at least the next twelve
months there will be no material
reduction in the cost Of living.
Already we are experiencing war
prices for foodstuffs without being
at war. What the situation will be
before another crop is harvested is
a matter to be pondered with mis-
givings.
Should this country become en-
tangled in the war, which at this
writing seems almost inevitable, the
situation will not be improved.
But even with prices as they are
now many grave questions are con-
fronting us. Take, for instance,
that of seed for planting. With
potatoes wholesaling at from $3.50
to $500 per bushel, can the potato
raisers Tor will they) afford the
enormous outlay necessary to plant
an acreage sufficient to surpass the
crop of 1916, or even to equal it?
If the crop is not increased we can
hardly look for a reduction in
price-unless the government jails
the INSCRIPTIONS food spectators.
VIII the usual acreage of spring
wheat and oats be sown, with these
grains at their present almost pro-
hibitive prices? Or will the farmer
figure that he can clean up enough
profit on a smaller crop?
Even the good housewives onion
patch is in danger of shrinking, ow-
ing to the enormous rise in the price
of this OdOrous vegetable.
| To make the situation more SER
ious still, the indications are that
Southern farmers are preparing for
a record crop of cotton. The agri-
cultural papers and those connected
with the agricultural departments
have been insistent in their advice
to farmers to reduce rather than in
crease the cotton acreage. But IS
and 20 cent cotton is Intoxicating,
and it rs doubtful if the Southern
farmers can be prevented from let
ting go everything else in order to
make a killing on cotton. Such a
course would have the effect of re-
ducing the South's production of
foodstuffs even below normal, thus
further complicating the food sit
uation.
1t could be remedied, however, if
our people would get one idea firmly
fixed in their minds, that our lands
must be made to produce more, and
more, AND MORE.
1t is the age-old law of supply
and demand which, barring the ac-
tivities of the price boosters, always
works to maintain an equitable bal
ance. That the scarcity of an ar
tide enhances its value, is law as
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

If the waist lines get any higher
a girl will soon be able to sew II
few inches Of white goods on the
top of a skirt and cut two armholes
in the top of the skirt and she will
have gown that is complete and
in style.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Our Idea of a smart woman is
one who has sense enough to real
ize that she didn't marry the best
man on earth and sense enough to
make the best of what she got.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

The High Cost of Living wasn't
such a much in the good old days,
you will remember, when man was
satisfied to eat his meals with one
knife and no fork and then licked
the gravy off the knife before using
it to eat his pie.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Having exhausted every other
subject for sensational slush, GER
tain newspaper writer's are now en-
gagged in the kindergarten pastime
of mobilizing the boy scouts for
war.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Good Dope! If you would make
this life a nice, long round of joy,
my brothers-just try to follow the
advice-yOu like to hand to others.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

The Italians discovered the coun-
try. The Germans live in it. The
Jews own it. The Irish run it..
Where in ell does the Christian
Gentle come in?-Ex.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

No, William, we have never killed
a man. But Lord, that doesn't
mean that we never felt like it, with
delinquent subscribers enriching
themselves while we stagger under
the price of print paper.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

The death of Funston brings
forcibly to the fore that fact that
all great men are human and must
some day cash in their checks. We
are resig6ed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Any man who has to wear low
cut shoes in cold weather wonders
how a woman can wear a skirt and
invisible stockings and keep her
legs warm.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Some peoples hides are so thick
you can take it off layer by layer
and they never miss it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

Everyone past forty years of age
is looking for true friend. People
of twenty think they have several.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
STATE POLICE IN ARMY
TOLD, "MUST RE-ENLIST"
Cannot Otherwise Retain Their
Posts After Expiration Of
Terms of Service

HARRISBURG, Dec. 21--Onicers OF
the State police force whose terms Of
enlistment IN the Pennsylvania police
expire whilc they are in the military
service Of the United States must re-
enlist II they desire to retain their
places in the state force and give de-
pendents benefit OF the act allowing half
pay during service for the nation, ac-
cording to an opinion given here by
W. II. Keller, first deputy attorney gem
cral, 10 George +. Lumb, aCUng super
.Ilendont Of %. q police
II they haC u It entered the military
service OF the tied States they could
continue uu ths state police force only
by rc-cnlistment The act Of June I.
1917. does not purport to extend the
term of service OF any officer and could
not constitut.onally do So" holds Mr.
Keller
Iu another opinion given by Mr.. Kel-
Ter il Is held that when man has been
given the mI&imum compensation by the
state compensation authorities for total
disability resulting from the loss of both
eyes he is not entitled to an additional
award for other injuries which he suf-
ecred besides the loss Of his eyes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
39.6OOL LBS. OF TURKEY
FOR HANCOCK MEN
10000 Pennsylvania Soldiers
There Certain of Christmas
Dinner

CAMP HANCOCK, Augusta, Ga, Dec.
2l.-Nearly eighteen tons OF turkey Will
be eaten by the 81 600 men from Penn
sylvania encamped here at their Christ
mas dinner. according to the announce
ment today Of Colonej 7. II. Pusey, of
Philadelphia. division quartermasier The
dressed birds will he delivered 20 the
mess sergeants Saturday and Monday
and the roasting of them. under the
care of Captain Frank l.. Mueller OF
Philadelphia. in the field bakery Will
begin.
Most N the soldiers will have four
and half straight days respite from
all drill and work. but some viii he un-
fortunate enough to draw gard duty
for part Of the time. Beginning Satur-
day afternoon the Christmas celebration
of the Twenty Division will COM
mence.
The funeral services of Private james
+. Mormon, of Philadelphia, were held
this afternoon. a military escort and
firing squad accom- Danled !he body TO
st. Patricks Church. The procession
then accompanied the body (, the train
The military police, of which the SOL
der was a member acted is the escort.
The funeral services over The body OF
Private John J. Callahan. Company y.
l12th Regiment. whose home Is in Mead
Vile. Pa, will be held tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
LETTER FROM SELECTED MAN
AT CAMP MEADE TO HIS CHUM

an Indian fighter. Sibel braced himself
for another measles campaign and three
weeks of life segregated from the out
side world He survived, and last Mon
day the quarantine was lifted
on Tuesday he was assured that he
would be included In the little bunch
that is to leave for home on the uay
before Christmas, and Sibers courage
and happiness hit the ceiling. Wedhes-
day his old friend Mr.. Measles hit an
other chap in the company ana again
the outfit is quarantined That means
three weeks more of life that Is drap
and cheerless.
And this story has n sequel for the
Chap who Is responsible for the present
quarantine made brave fight to save
his comrades and give them the Joy OF
eating n Christmas dinner with the folks
back home. lie was so i'll that he could
scarcely hold up his head, but for four
days he continued to drill with the boys
When company is quarantined 1t Is
segregated from other units, but permit
ted 10 drill. The boys cannot visit the
cantccn or other public places. Some
life. eh? Well. Sibel thinks so.
Finally he could conceal his Illness no
longer and caved In.
I think this will hold you for tonight
Good night and Merry Christmas.
your cb,lm. BOB.
u. 81 AM getting a lot of good fic-
ton stuff down here, Jack. so don't be
surprised TO see my name in the maga-
zines. Some of these soldiers tell stories
that make Jules Verne and o. Henry
appear childish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21

CAMP MEADE, Admiral. Md. Dec. 20.
nEAR JACK-1t is not often that
- indulge in hard.luck stories. but dur
ing the Yuletide season n soldier can be
excused for most anything SO here goes
for a story concerning the Original
Hard-Luck Guy at Little Penn.
The gentleman who bears this honor,
and he supports the load in true soldier
fashion, Is John Sibel. a star member of
the machine-gun company of the 31Gth
Infantry (Pennsylvania's own). In pri-
Nate life. or before Uncle Sam decided
To change the political atmosphere IN
Germany, Mr. Slbel was a first class car
pointer at the League Island Navy Yard.
But now for the story Sihel arrived
at Disney about ten weeks ago. and
three weeks later the measles paid an
unexpected visit TO the machine.gun
company. So the bunch was quaran-
tined. which forced Sibel to live the life
OF hermit. Sbel was scheduled to visit
his home IN Philly on the following day
but the measles put an end to that
For twenty-one days. or while the
matches We're battered down. Sibel
talked and dreamed Of that two-day pass
which would be his when the camr
surgeons announced that the disease
germs had been eliminated All that
happened and Slbel obtained leave OF
absence. lie was to leave FOR home on
Saturday. that was three weeks ago
But again came the measles and again
the pass was Cancelled
Undaunted and with the courage OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
Civil Service Examinations

Open competitive examinations for the
positions of mechanical and electrical
engineer. $500 year; master sheet
metal worker. sS.2i per diem. January
15 assistant director for agricultural
education. $500 n year assistant dircc-
tor for home economies education, $4,000
a year; assistant director for trade and
Industrial education, $500 a year: as
sistant director for commercial edUca.
tion, $500 Il year: assistant director
for research $4,000 a year, January 81:
calculating machine operator $500 to
$1,000 year. January 20. are announced
by the United States Civil Service COM
mission. The date of the examination
for telegraph operators, 5000 to $1,000 4
year, will be announced in n few days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
CAMP DIX BOYS FIX
PLANFOR BURROUGHS
Rejoicing Over New Order.
Wave Attack Drill a New
Military Spectacle

CAMP DIX. wrlghtstown. n. j., Dec.
Clamp Dix rejoices today over the
announcement from division headquar-
ters that the ban on Christmas and New
Years passes has been lifted and that
original orders for virtually every man
in camp TO spend one or the other Of the
holidays at home would stand.
FIFTY per cent Of the men from New
Jersey and Delaware will leave for home
on early trains Saturday. and n similar
percentage of New York boys will go
Saturday afternoon or evening. Fur
loughs will extend to Wednesday night
for the former and, If necessary, 10
Thursday morning for the latter. The
same plan will hold good on New Years
for those remaining in camp oyer CHRIST
mas.
Colonel Johnson, chief of staff. denied
on Yesterday that there had been any
thing to indicate revolt against mll-
tary authority or that 1t had been neceS,
Sarv to confinc men tn barracks OF guar u
bouses because Of threats to leave camp
south Jersey boys, VINO. because or
tba ,roximity of their homes, were 10
have had Christmas passes to tho num-
her of rs per cent of the men enrolled
are hoping that this number VIII not DC
cut down. The 80 per cent arrange
ment for the camp plans to take care
of thc men who will so home by tram.
A, lrast 40 per cent of the Jersey boys
will 20 home by automobile ana troi'ey'
Oaicial movies" of American troops
at work behind the lines In France were
avbibitcd before the regiments of the
division today in the main Red Trlahsle
4uditorium The pictures will be shown
in every training camp. ~
south Jersey boys Of the 311th In
co,,,r,, have bcgun regimental practice
of the wave attack" now so familiar
on the French front. The maneuver
was directed by Lieutenant Colonei
Myer, in charge Of the regimental train
ing work.
Captain James A. Carey. OF L. Com
pauy, an Atlantic County organization,
and a member Of the champion tootpali
team. is in the base hospital An
operation for an abscess on the wind
nine was necessary. His condition is
said to be serious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
PENNSTATE TO SEND
STUDENTS TO CAMP
Selections Based on Scholastic
and Military Records in
College

STATE COLLEGE,, Pa, Dec. 2l.-Mil-
itary authorities a. the PennsylNanla
State College have announced the
names of alumni and undergraduates
selected for admittance to the third OH
GERS training camp. to be held from
January to April 5. forty-tour ap-
pointments were allotted TO the state
College by the War Department, and
the final selections were based on the
applicants military and scholastic rec
ords while In college.
Following is the list:
Frankiin, T. Arndt., scranton. Pa; viz.
cent q. Burns Windsor. conn. Roy ~.
GSTmPs msn schdncSiaay HFSqms Emerson i DAVIS
Now York city; Carleton =. Dean; Washing.
Clair Clair Durord. Ne vtown square. Pa; Hoy,
ard G. Fluck, Greensburg, Pa George ~
Kansas % city. No, Carlos q. Condor, hos,
we'll. Pa. Charles X Grimm state colI.ns'.
Fan Edmuhd nYrhc' B tayes afGn yciigt H. Herbart L.
Henderson. Philadelphia: Fred X H9ehler'
Camp sherman ohio RniGnarid nid III scTsntop Hopner,
r62ma. X jo1ss RePSyo. ,;,,. EH y WsrrSG IA A
Sherman .. Lewis <. Lindsay, camp Tp:
aiired Sfi s. stanley, Piai9aed. \, 81 James
Milhoiland Plttsburgh James Monahsn. Al.
RSSert iSSna /. "a" R,9sdes' s Mednt Seysda : %reHie
W; Roberts. Fort slocym. A.. Hj J9hn t ".
SSheF1sfIi sr ePSIipsSnTs S'It Pn charles s shO"maker
cireensburg Pa; Joseph VI. snyder. Altoona.
MsTshs IA HY% sfcdfer k spsHSH pSaH car@f r PARK
ran Giear9sd Pa. John \ wiSelW I05,s- Is
Pa. Harold H. Woodward. Reading. Pa.
These men have been notified to report
at Camp Dix on January 5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
RHINELANDER ORDERS
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Episcopalians to Celebrate the Re-
covery of Jerusalem From
Moslem Rule

Bishop Rhnelander has authorized a
service of thanksgiving for the restora-
ton OF Jerusalem and Bethlehem to
Christian rule In all Protestant Episco-
pal churches of the Pennsylvania dio-
cese on Christmas Day Every rector
has been notified The Bishop wrote:
1t is fitting we render thanksgiving
to Almighty God in that He has
thought good to restore Jerusalem and
Bethlehem once more to Christian
rule and keeping. 1t is fitting. also.
our thanks for this be given on
Christmas Day.
/, therefore, authorize the following
short service in all our churches on
that day and suggest it be used imme-
diately before the celebration OF the
Holy Communion.
As arranged by the Bishop, the rector.
standing before the altar. shall say:
When the Lord turned again the
captivity of Sion. then were We like
unto them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with
Laughter and OF. tongues with joy.
Then said they among the heathen:
The Lord has done great things for
them.
Yea, the Lord hath done great things
for US already; whereof we rei0!ce.
Psalm 1872. I,aetatus sum, and the Ie
deum laudamus will follow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
KILLED BEFORE JERUSALEM
Hugh Calder. Pottsville, With British
Forces, Victim, Brother Hears

POTTSVGLLE, Pa, Dec. . 2l.--Sergeant
Il. &. calder. of this city, mas received
word that his brother. Hugh. had beer
killed in fighting with the british forces
before Jerusalem. Four other brothers
were previously wounded out of six in
the service.
Hugh leaves a family of four children
in Scotland.
Sergeant Calder of this city. lost an
eve in service with the Canadian Hight
landers. lie enlisted in the early part
OF the war,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
"French Leave" Rockies Caught

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2l.-The major
iity OF the fifty-fve soldiers who LETT
Camp Sherman on Christmas fur'
loughs" without permission have been
arrested in this city within the last
forty-eight hours. Thirty of the men,
it is reported, already are voluntarily
returning to Chillicothe. None of
those apprehended resisted arrest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
STRIKE OF COAL MINERS
CLOSES BIG COLLIERY
Garfield Appealed to to Help Adjust
Workmen's Grievances Near
Shamokin

SHAMOKiN, Pa, Dec 2l.--Fatlure on
the part Of the Shlpman coal Company
operating TIE Gimlet colliery near here.
to adjust grievances after having been
given ninety days notice, 500 miners
went out on strike this morning. clos
ing the collicry. which has peen produc-
ing from 500 TO 600 tons of anthracite
each day. The men demand improved
working conditions and an adjustment
on contract wages.
Fuel Administrator Garfield VIII be
asked to send representative here Tor
an immediate arbitration of the issue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
SAMMEES WILL EAT
TURKEY ON TUESDAY
All the Fixin's Too Will Be
Served for Christmas
Dinner

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Dec. 21.-Uncle Sans Sam
mees in France will be served with
a turkey dinner Christmas Day. For the
&C cond time within month army Of
ficers have toured the country, buying
up thousands of pounds of turkeys to
supply each American unit in France.
A large consignment of mincemeat
which arrived too late for Thanksgiving
Ray will be used in making pies for
Christmas.
The menu. which is to be the most
elaborate the troops thus far have had.
will include soup, turkey and stufiing,
cranberry sauce two or three kinds of
vegetables, apple and mlnce pie, fresh
fruit and nuts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
Brokers Shut Office to Go to War

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 81. -. Announce
ment was made at the Stock Exchange
that the local offices of Holmes,
Buckley & Wardrop, an important bond
firm, would be closed December 81 for
the period of the war j. r. Wardrop
has been in the military service for sew
eral months and Joseph Holmes and two
other members will go on active duty
in the army soon after the first of the
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21

Miss Anna Cur l!ngham, twenty-eight
years old, who boarded at 22li North
Sixth street, was found dead from poi
sonng in the hall near her room by
her landlady. no reason is known for
her supposed suicide An effort is being
made to find relatives. The young
woman had been employed steadily for
some time since living at the address
mentioned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21

The Young Mems Christian Associax
tion and Red Cross are providing the
soldiers with individual gifts. including
tobacco and candy. The Y. M. c. A.
is also supplying Christmas trees and
special entertainments at each of its,
It's or In barracks where no huts are
heated. The American soldiers and
sailors club and other organizations
ir Paris also will provide extra Christ
mas entertainment for the men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
keystone Soldier Wounded

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.--First Lieu
tenant Samuel Miller, of the medical
officers reserve corps, attached to the
British forces. has been slightly wounded
in action, General Pershng reported yes
terday. His mother, Mrs. Ida Miller
lives at Lalieville. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21
TWO MORSE SHIPS SUNK
U-Boat Destroys One and Mine
Wrecks Another

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 21.--Two small
Norwegian steamships have been sunk.
The Maidag. of 1850 tons, was torpedoed
with the loss of three men. Twelve
other members of her crew were saved
Teh steamship Narron struck mine
Ave members of her crew being killed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-21

ROME, Dec. 21.-Two sailing vessels
Of more than 100 tons and one of less
than that size were sunk last week. one
steamship was damaged by a mine, but
reached port.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-11-22
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH, NOV. 2s
The Spirit of St. Andrew

Crowded theaters, deserted churches, I. w. W. plots, near reigns of terror. Is there any connection of thought? Is not society today, especially in our large cities, reaping the national fruit of its selfish, reckless in- dulgence in pleasure.
 Men reap what they SOW. What are you trying to do to help? The spirit of St. Andrew impels every man to lead some one to the Great Source of Pow. CT. Should not the war make you more thoughtful? Come and help in the service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-11-22
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Tax Roll of the Town of Wrangell, Alaska, for the year 1917 is now in my possession, and that the said tax is now due. The said taxes may be paid and the amounts due will be at my office on Front street, Wran. gell, Alaska on and after the date of this notice.
 All Municipal Taxes for the year 1917 that are unpaid at six o'clock P. M. on December 24th of the said year become then delinquent, and thereafter a pen alty of five per cent will be added.
 Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of November, 1917.
 CHAs. BENJAMIN,
 Town Treasurer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-11-22
XMAS PACKETS
 FOR SOLDIERS
Local Chapter of the Red Cross Raises More Than One Hundred Dollars for This Cause in
 Two Days

The Wrangell chapter of the Red Cross raised S104.00 for Christmas packets for soldiers. By Christmas the United States will have one million men under arms. The Red Cross has, in addition to it's many other labors in humanitarian work, undertaken the task of sending each American soldier a Christ mas packet filled with good things and good will.
 It was possible to have Christ mas packets made up for $1.00 each. When the Wrangell chap ter received notice of the undertaking, the time was so limited that it had to hurry and transmit the money by cable as soon as it was raised.
 At the meeting of the execu- tive committee Saturday evening a committee was appointed to solicit donations. The commit tee was compose of Messrs. Harry Gartley. John G. Grant, Fred B. Leonard, Wm Hood, and c. M. Coulter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-11-22
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. %.

The President and the Gover- nor have asked us to gather in our churches to give thanks to Almighty God for His goodness to us as a nation. This means you Are you willing to respond? If so, come and help us in the church Thanksgiving morning at St. Philips church at 10 am.