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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
Help Get the Spies

This country has long been honey
c"inbed with German spies. Every DAY
or two some person who passed as n
business or professional man, and who
has been well regarded, is caught with
the goods and arrested. Every state,
every city, and every town harbors
'hesc agents or allies of the enemy who
are masaucr;ldng as pcaceablc citi :
zehS. Our easy going. think no. evil
way makes smooth sailing for pirate
craft. right into the councils of state
ana city, and even our own homes No
country had ever so well organized and
numerous "A spy system as Germany
has maintained right here in the United
States under our very eyes. The con-
stahtiN recruiting incendiary fires, the
ingenious lies of endless variety, are
both part Of the same underground
system. The Chicago Herald has
printed, run down and exploded more
thah 100 of these adroit falsehoods
which would pass muster with most
auditors. Here is where we can all be
alert to spot and stop this propaganda.
The next one you hear, run it down
to its source. You will not get far be-
fore YOU reach some one who can't re-
member who told it. Anybody who is
full of information favorable to Ger
many and unfavorable to our cause,
and who can't remember where and
from whom he acquired this news. will
bear watching. Here is an opportunity
for boys and girls. AS we'll as grown
ups. to run down, locate and explode
this work of the propagandists.-H. H
Windsor in January Popular Mechan-
les :. :.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

ties neglected through sheer Incidence
in his bachelor days are now eagerly
seized. His hands are on the rounds
of the ladder that leads to success. and
his wife is behind him. waiting to boost
him up.
"Many bachelors achieve a fair
measure of success, and then stick in
one place all the rest of their lives.
They lack initiative because they
haven't any incentive to do bigger
things. This is very true in the cases
of men who have no one dependent on
them. Ii they had a wife. or a mother
or sisters. solely dependent upon them,
they would exert their wills to some
purpose. Lacking this. they are salts
fled to let well enough alone"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
BRAXII. Is WITH | :.

The remarkable effort to clrctI-
late the presidents message INTO
all the countries of The world MAS
we'll conceived and has borne en-
cellcnt results. Indeed. 1t Was 4
world message conveying to al
peoples Of the earth The rcsoiate
purpose Of America I" establish
a world democracy. OF the many.
and for the most part. favorable.
comments we think that this from
La Razon of Rio .Ianciro carries
much significance:
New and happy times are ahead
of the people whose dcstlnieS are
guided by such a man as president
WILSON, continues the newspaper.
THE United States occupies the
most prominent place in the world
today because of the perfect al
lance which exists between the
people and the government Such
Il grand example would be sufii-
cicnt to stimulate Brazil into par
tlclDatlofl III the "dI even iis'N' wv
not already had our own reasons
for taking part in it,
The message was intended to
inspire and strengthen the splrit
and love of liberty everywhere
and undoubtedly this effect IS al
ready apparent i'll the great conn-
tries of Brazil and Argentina
whose interest in this World, :
conflict is quite Identical With on
own. We may we'll antlclpat,
that at the end Of the war Wheu
the menace Of Germany j. TN
lshcd. the Monroe doctrine viii bt
rooted as principle to be mann
tanned for all time. and that TIT
bonds between the two hcmis-
phercs will be strengthened be
yond the possibility of severance
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
Marriage Increases
a Mans Will Power

In an article in the January Ameri-
can Magazine about making and keep
ing New Year resolutions, and how the
will plays a great part, a writer says:
Il am inclined to believe that mar
riase does increase the will power. for
when a man marries he at once as
sumes Il responsibility. and if he has
the right sort Of stuff in him he at
once makes UP his will to succeed. He
wants to earn more money in order
that he may give his wife the things
that successful men give. their wives.
He eliminates time wasting amuse-
ments and had habits that We're relics
of his bachelor days. Marriage sobers
him and gives him roise. Opportuni
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
Countess Sigray
May Lose Fortune.

A news story in The MissouIian yes
terday. saying that Countess Sisray
may lose her fortune unless she can
show that 1t is not in any way Civ
ing aid to the enemy. illustrates II
queer freak of the war. Countess ST.
gray was Miss Harriet DAILY, one of
the daughters of Marcus DAILY of Mon
tana. When the war began she was in
Vienna with her husband. Count ST.
gray was called Immediately into serv-
ice at the front and the countess en-
tered relief work.
At the same moment sister, Mrs
James w. Gerard, was living in the
American embassy at Berlin. For two
years the sisters We're near each other.
virtually within the same country
Then came the break between the
United States and Germany. James
w. Gerard Immediately became one of
the foremost witnesses against the
Huns, returning to this country with
amazing evidence of Germany's peri
Idly. Now Austria Hungary and the
United States are at war; placing ,one
sister on the side of the enemy while
Mrs. Gerard, as the wife of the former
ambassador to Germany, is conspicu-
ols among the women distinguished Cor
their parts on the American side.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
EVERYWHERE BIT HERE.

Hardly day passes now with
out our reading Of long commit
mcntS to state prisons for viola
ton of the espionage act. No
mercy is being shown to German
Sympathizcrs who allow their
tongues to run loose. The conn
Try is being combed for traitors
and they are hurried away to
prisons as fast as caught. 1t Is
Il big lob, of course, for there Is
a big accumulation of these de-
splcablr creatures. Hardly a
community is free from them.
Especially has there been activity
in the middle western states and
in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Without shred of a doubt. there
is a good deal of this vcrmin in
Montana. and yet records of our
federal courts do not Indicate any
activity in Kidding the state OF
them. No one but a hopeless
idiot would presume to say thai
there have not been at Butte very
many men of the class sen
fenced to prison by federal courts
in score of western cities. We
have Indicated from time to time
our own views as 10 why there
have been no results in Montana
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

way to kill the trouble than to
close the doors of the open house.
Probably they were right.
The objection, as we see II, no
longer exists. The world has
grown temperate and drinking
liulor is not as fashionable as it
used to be. Therefore we do not
see why the custom Of New
Years calls should not be revived.
we would like to see it tried.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
Watch for Spies.
g Society's Warning.

A warning against spies has beer
issued by the American Defense So
,iety in connection with the decIara
ion of war against Austria Hungary
Because of the revelations of German
spy activity the society has ISSUED
this call:
Every German or Austrian In
the United States. unless known
by years of associatio to be abso-
lutcly loyal. should be treated as
a potential spy.
BE on the alert Keep your eyes
and ears open. Take nothing for
granted. Energy and alertncss
may save the life of your son, your
husband or your brother.
The enemy is engaged in maxi
ing war in this country. in trans
hitting news to Berlin and in
spreading peace propaganda as
we'll as lies about the condition
and morale of American military
forces.
whenever any suspicious act or
disloyal word comes to your notice
communicate at once with the po-
lice department or with the local
office of the department of justice"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
THEY DIDN'T FORGET.

Hes perfectly quiet, ladies'" re-
marked the jobmaster to the two girls
VINO were about to hire Il pony and
trap, only you must take care to keen
III" rein off his tail"
We won. forget they replied.
When they returnd the jobmaster
inquired how they had got on.
Splendidly!' they exclaimed. Eve
had one rather sharp shower, but we
took IT in turns to hold the umbrella
over the horses tail. so there was no
real danger,"-Answers,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
SUITED BROTHER.

Bill-Did you ever know a man to
have enough room in IA sleeping car
berth to dress and undress?"
Jill-Oh, yes. my brother He's
contortionist and that's where he prac-
tices.'-Y onkers Statesman.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

1t is now up to Willy to put
Nlcky back OH The throne. if it
can be dug out Of the Bolshcvikl
junk pile and Nlcky can keep his
head on his shoulders until the
deputatiOn arrives.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Talk Of the ToH!!gs2l
What Tobacco Means

Does tobacco fill the part in the lives
of the soldiers in the trenches which
is popularity ascribed to it? Theoret-
ically there are two answers to the
question: practically there is but one
Nit does.
It was this questions which was yes
terday put to Colonel E. 8. Paxson.
Mr.. Paxson gave an emphatic answer
in the affirmative; an answer deter
mined by experience.
Docs 1t fill the part ascribed it? If
the country only knew. It holds a
place all It's own; q place which can
be filled by nothing else. II you saw
q man who was too weak from pain
and loss Of blood to speak feebly mo
ton for tobacco. would you think to-
bacco was needed? II you heard
wounded men actually crying because
they could not obtain 1t. what would
you think? We are too willing to
think that what we read concerning
the matter is exaggerated. 1t would
be different If we could all go to the
! trenches and see things as they are.
have seen men who had been shot
refuse water, refuse food. refuse every
| thing but tobacco. This they would
| cry for. This alone Of all save drugs,
would silence half-delirious cries.
When I saw it all. cigarettes were not
so popular as they are now. Tho men
smoked pipes. But there Is no doubt
that the effect Is the same. Men all
but shot to death would take a pipe
Of tobacco and be, able to stand any
thing.
Does tobacco I'll the part in the
lives Of the soldiers which is ascribcd
It? When the Sammccs come back
there will be no question as to the
proper answer.
Il don't mean that tobacco is every
thing to them. There are many
| things besides it which the soldiers
need and want. The knitting of
sweaters. in my mind. is a fine thing.
C0mfort-that is what they want
And that is what is hard to- get. Cold.
hunger hardships. all play their part
in making hard the road which the
soldier must travel, and the more we
ic to comfort lnem, the easier tits for
them TO bear it. Write to them
Write happy thoughts, happy news tt
them. Nothing but tobacco is as wei
come as good letter from home"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

The Turks are telling their
friends that the kaiser has been
converted and is now a Moham-
mcdan prophet Certainly he has
qualified for the worst the Turks
can show.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Russia needs a supcrman. bat
it Will take a football squad Of
them to pull her out of the hole
after the Germans have planted
their hooks in the country.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

We think The baseball mag
mates might aid The counlry's
cause by sending their pinch
hitter, to- Italy, rather than by
selling them to one another.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

A cold is a good deal like a street
car. A man can always catch it when
he doesn't want it.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Lathe TOOLS made of alloys of cobalt
WIN chromium and other metals have
eeeh found to work satisfactorily ut
speeds greater than is possible with
tools made Of high speed steel.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

1t isn't always the man who moves
fastest who does the most work, -
Albany Journal
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

What Il night they are having
IN Russia and what morning
they will have after the night
hctOrr'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Congress certainly intends to
have something to say about the
conduct Of this var, even if il
reaches the Stage of incohcrrncy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

The Russian army having been
dispersed, The kaiser is now tell
ing the BnlShcviki how far they
may check their baggage.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23
Red Cross Seals
'or Christmas Gifts.


'or Christmas Gifts.
Today will see the final wrapping Of
Christmas gifts and the mailing Of
Christmas cards except in those
Carly" is not a motto. For that rca-
son the Red Cross wants to make a
asst. emphatic appeal for the use of
Christmas seals on all presents and
nissives.
The little seals. which sell for cent
'piece, provide funds with which the
Red Cross combats tuberculosis in
raining camps, trenches and homes.
Ordinarily the organization tries to Sc
cure 100000 to carry on this work.
put the task has been made so much
arger by the war that at least $4,000
90 will be required this year.
tuberculosis has done terrific dam
,ge in the French and British army.
The hardships and privations Of trench
warfare make the soldiers especially
liable to the disease, and thousands
lave been incapacitated since the war
began.
Now that American soldiers are go
ng to the front the Red Cross wishes
20 have money with which to protect
hem from the white plague. This
money is secured by the sale of the
title stamps. They are printed in
bright holiday colors and may be af-
liked to any package or card.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

We still hay" two days to for
get tn" ancient saw that a green
Christmas means a fat graveyard
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Mr.. Trotzky has plainly started
.omclhIug that he cannot finish.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-23

Wonderful June weather that
We are having
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, pr. Kilmer's Prescrip- ton, Overcomes Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that the kidneys should have more attention as they control the other organs to a re- markable degree and do tremendous amount of work in removing the poisons and waste matter from the system by Altering the blood.
 The kidneys should receive some as- sistance when needed. We take less ex- ercise, drink less water and often eat more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the kidneys to do more work than nature intended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such as lame. back, annoying bladder troubles, smarting or burning, brick dust or sediment, sallow complexion, rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular heart action, warns you that your kid neys require help immediately to avoid more serious trouble
 An ideal herbal compound that has had most remarkable success as a kidney and bladder remedy is Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t is Dr. Kilmer's prescription used in pri- vate practice and it is sure to benefit you. Get bottle from your druggist.
 However, if you wish first to test thic great preparation send ten cents to pr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper. Adv.
Williams news., 1917-11-08

inhabited territory with less desert or desolate country to cross than any oth- CT transcontinental route, and trav- erses some of the most wonderful see nic sections of the United States. Wis its were made at each town en route, to create new enthusiasm for the route, confer regarding highway development and arrange for a more complete mark ing system. The average running time was 19 miles per hour.
 An emphatic campaign is now being conducted to complete the marking of the Pike's Peak trail from coast to coast. The national specifications re- quire red and white bands, each 10 inches in width, at crossroads, forks, and frequent intervals between, these to be painted oh telephone poles, fence posts, trees or rocks. In addition, a striking marker design in red and white has been adopted, and 1,5OO enameled steel signs, 14 by 20 inches in size, are to be placed on individual posts at in- tervals of not more than five miles be- tween New York and San Francisco.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Wireless Ar RaId WarnIno.

The London Daily Chronicle reports that MT. Thorp Hincks has devised ap- paratus for giving warning of impend- ing air raids. It is claimed to be es- pecially applicable to factories and public buildings. An electric resona- tor is placed on the roof, and on the sound of given pitch being produced, the resonator causes a bell to ring in the building until 1t is stopped. It Is said that large areas, such for instance as the whole of a city, can be simulta- neously and instantaneously warned. Scientific American
Williams news., 1917-11-08
GOOD
 ROADS
PIXIES PEAK HIGHWAY OPEN
Alignment Definitely Completed From Atlantic to Pacific-Last Link
 Has Been Forged.

The Pike's peak ocean to ocean high
 way has definitely completed an inde- pendent alignment from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, says the New York Tribune. The last link in the chain was forged at San Francisco on July 30, when the national officers, in con- ference with representative of various California routes, selected the Feath- er-River Sacramento Causeway routes and established the Pacific coast termi- nus at Oakland and San Francisco.
 With terminal on the Atlantic sea- board both at New York city and Phil adelphia, the first prong passes through Newark and Morristown, N. J.; Easton and Allentown, Pa., joining with the Philadelphia prong at Reading, Pa., thence continuing westward along the William Penn highway through Harris burg, Tyrone, Altoona, to Pittsburgh; i; crossing Ohio through Steubenville, Coshocton, Newark, Columbus, Spring field and Dayton; Indiana through Richmond, Indianapolis, Rockville; nli- nois through Decatur, Springfield, Jacksonville, Griggsville; Missouri through Hannibal, Macon, Chillicothe, St. Joseph; Kansas through Hiawatha, Belleville, Norton, Colby, Goodland; ; Colorado through Burlington, Limon, Colorado Springs, Manitou, Hartsel, Buena Vista, Leadville, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Meeker; Utah through Vernal, Duchesne, Heber City, Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Brigham, Lucin; Nevada via the Overland trail through Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock, Demo, and California through Portola, Quincy, Oroville, Marysville, Sacramen- to, Davis, Benicia, Martinez, Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco.
 The completion of the western exten- sion of the highway followed an official inspection of the trip made by Presi- dent c. F. Adams, in accordance with the decision of the midsummer meet ing held on top of Pike's peak, July 1O-11, following a sociability tour from Chillicothe and St. Joseph. The re- ports made on the inspection trip indi- cate that less than 10 per cent of the 1,60O miles between Colorado Springs and San Francisco is in poor condition. The road follows streams, is through
Williams news., 1917-11-08
What's the Use.

T have been ref1ecting," said an old timer, upon the case of the average man, as his neighbors see him.
 '1f he is poor, he Is bad manager. If he is prosperous, everyone wants to do him a favor.
 "H he is in politics, it's for pork. If he is not in politics, one can't place him, and he's no good for his country
 If he gives not to charity, then he's @ stingy dog. If he does give, it's for show.
 eff he is active in religion, he is a hypocrite. If he evinces no interest in matters spiritual, he's a hardened sin ner.
 eff he shows affection, he's a soft senttmentalist. If he seems to care for no one, he's cold-blooded.
 "f he does young, there was great future ahead of him. If he attains old age, he has missed his calling"
Williams news., 1917-11-08
\ Woman reaches seamanshIp.

When one of the instructors in the government navigation school at Charleston, s. O., was compelled to leave, @ woman, Mrs. Charlotte s. Pat ten of Maine, took the helm, and is now teaching beginners in nautical sci- ence. Mrs. Patten is the widow of a sea captain, and for fifteen years lived on board a ship. After the death of her husband she continued her life on the sea on board a ship explained by her Son-in-law.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
She Studied Byron.

Mrs. Hawkins, who posed as a lit erary woman and professed a great ad- miration for Byron's works, had re- gently purchased little dog and was showing him to a caller.
 "What have you named him?' asked the caller.
 "Perchance," was the reply.
 "What a singular name for an anil nal [" commented the caller.
 q named him after Byron's dog," she explained. Don't you remember the line in 'Childe Harold,' where the poet says, 'Perchance my dogY"
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Can't Live on sa5. 900 a Year.

The somewhat irritating story of the woman who cannot support herself on a large income bobs up again. Mrs. Olga Kohler Florman of New York has been drawing $25,OOO annually from the state of her father, but she asks an increase because she has gone in debt. She alleged that her husband earned only $6o week and that she had to contribute to the support of an infant son. The court allowed her a bonus of $12O,OOO.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by Cuticura-Sam-
 pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising and retiring smear affected parts with Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the hands: Soak them in a hot father of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in Cuttcura Ointment.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Good Roads IndispensabIe,

consider the roads an asset, indis- pensable to the well-being of the farm CT and his family. This being true, is it not every mans duty to do all he can to keep the roads in good condi- lion?
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Highways in Connecticut.

The construction of concrete high ways is going on in 9 cities and towns in Connecticut, and when these con- tracts have been completed there will be about 70 miles of concrete surfaced payment in that state. The highways are IS feet wide and cost $15,OOO a mile,
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Good Roads

highway construction and maintenance in the United States in 1916. Of this amount 16 Southern states spent ap- proximately $52,OOO,OOO.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
H0W'a This ?

We offer $10o.00 for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
 Sold by druggists for oyer forty years. Price 75c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney 6 Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
Whale Possibilities.

Whale Possibilities.
 Since one whale yielded 14,OOO pounds of meat to an American whaler, says the Portland Oregonian, the man who owns a small pond ought to look into the industry. There might be money in whale veal
Williams news., 1917-11-08
A UnIuue Specimen.

We once knew a man 26 or 27 years ago who read the Congressional Rec ord closely every day and he Is still alive. Indeed. he afterward went to congress and settled there. Has any one heard of another reader of the Congressional Record rd?-Columbia (S. O. State.
Williams news., 1917-11-08
More Trouble for censors.

New Thought leaders who are tn- structing the followers on how to ''tele- path" messages to soldiers in France are creating new difficulties for the censors.-Brooklyn Eagle.