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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Obituary-cunninzham.

Solon Cunningham died October z,
1918, at the home of his father-in-
law, w. W. Paul, in this city, aged
33 years II months and 21 DAYS. He
was born October 16, 1884, in Riley
county, Kansas. Graduated at the
Manhattan Agricultural College in
1908. Came to Hays in 1909. Was
married to Miss Charlotte Paul, Sep
tember 1, 1910. Shortly after his mar
riage he with his bride, went toAIbion,
Idaho, where he was employed as a
teacher in the State Normal School.
He remained there two years. Went
from there to Fresno, California,
State Normal. The first of the year
he enlisted in the overseas Y NJ. c.
A. work, and got as far on his way as
Chicago, and on account of the new
draft regulations, which called for
the registration of men from 1S to As,
he stopped at Chicago, and finally re-
turning to Manhattan, was taken sick
there and came back to Hays where
his wife was then living, and died as
above stated.
Mr.. Cunningham was well known
and respected in Hays, and the be-
reaved family have the sympathy of
a large circle of friends.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
LET THE KAISER LIVE.
From the Silent Partner


As long as the flowers their perfume give,
So long I'd let the Kaiser live,
Live and live for a million years,
With nothing to drink but Belgian tears,
With nothing to quench his awful thirst,
But the salted brine of a Scotchman's curse
I would let him live on a dinner each day,
Served with silver on golden tray
Served with things both dainty and sweet
Served with everything but things to eat
And I'd make him a bed of silken sheen
With costly linens to lie between,
With covers of down. and fllets of lace,
And dOwny pillows piled in place.
Yet when to its comfort he would yield.
1t should stink with rot of the battlefield,
And blood and bones and brains Of men
His pillows should cling with the rotten clOy,
ClOy from the grave Of soldier boy,
And while Gods Stars their vigiIs keep.
And while the waves the white sand sweep.
He should never, never, never Sleep
And through all the days. through all the
years.
There should be an anthem in his ears
Ringing and singing and never done,
From the edge of light to the set of sun.
Moaning and moaning and moaning wild,
A ravaged French girls bastard child
And I would built him castle by the sea.
As lovely 2 castle as ever could be.
Then I'd show him ship from over the sea
AS fine ship ever could be-
Laden with everything good to eat
Yet scarcely does she touch the silvered
Than hot and HeIlish molten shell
Should change his heaven into He'll
And though he'd watch on the wave-swept
shore.
Our Lusitania would rise no more
In Ne Mans Land where the Irish fell.
I'd start the Kaiser private He'll
I'd stab him jab him. give him gas.
In every wound I'd pour ground glass.
I'd march him out where the brave boys died
Out past the lads they crucifed-
In the fearful gloom of his living tomb.
There is thing I'd do before 1 was
through,
Ii make him sing IN stirring manner.
The wonderful words of THE STAR SPAN
GLED BANNER
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1850 Railway Exchange, Saint Louis,
Missouri.
Emergency Hospital.

Owing to the prevalence of in1uen-
"a and the large number of serious
cases IN the city it was decided to
establish an emergency hospital
The County Commissioners and the
Chamber Of Commerce and a number
of prominent citizens met Tuesday
and made arrangements TO use the
new City Hall. Teams were sent out
Wednesday over the town TO solicit
cots, bedsteads, bed clothing, and
anything that could be used In a sick
room, and before evening the 'Emer-
geney" was taking IN patients.
Members of the Red Cross who
were present at the meeting agreed
to furnish help In nursing and caring
for the patients
Several deaths have occurred with
In the last forty-eight hours, but no
new ones have been reported in the
last twenty-fOur hours, and It thought
that the epidemic Is subsiding. It Is
to be hoped so, at least
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Harvest Home FestfvaI

The anniversary of the discovery
of America viii be fittingly celebrated
at the City Park, Ellis Kansas, OctO-
Der 18th General Manager VIM
Jeffers of the U. P, n. II. Loomis,
Ex. United States Senator Brown of
Nebraska, Mr. Gaines, Mr. McGilton,
Mr.. Gurley and other prominent
speakers viii arrive in Ellis on a
Union Pacific Special Train of seven
cars and viii be accompanied by the
Celebrated Omaha Band which viii
render q Concert during the evening.
The Harvest Home Festival IS a
peculiarly appropriate celebration
let US all cooperate to make this an
evening which viii live long In the
recollection of every inhabitant-
Patriotic Speaking, Patriotic Sing
ing, Good stirring addresses on the
Fourth Liberty Loan Admission is
Free. Nc Soliciting.
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package goods, "Don't mind wrapping
it, please" she would help save thous-
anGs of tons of material and chemi-
Gals now essential in making NUM-
tions, poison gas and other war ma
terials
Cannot the Women of Hays CO.
operate in a move of this kind? Or
why could not the newspapers that
accumulate in the homes be utilized
by the merchants for wrapping pa
per? Since there is practically no
market for them here l believe the
housewives would much rather turn
them over to the merchants than to
burn them, of the merchants would
IN someway express a desire for them.
"A Subscriber.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Hurrah for the Coast ArtiIIeru

Ben Westbrook who is making good
as a member of the Coast Artillery
says: We played the Northern Can
tonment and won 55 to 0. Two back
field men were Yale men on the op-
posing team. l kicked six field goals
with my "edicated" toe and made one
touch down.
We play the Fremont Light Ar
tillery Saturday. Coach Dorman Just
came in and said ''boys we go to Port
land, Oregon, the 25th; some trip for
us-900 miles.
Ben is not novice at the football
game as he showed ability and play
ing qualities while member of the
different teams he playedin here while
attending School-in fact Ben is a
player of MERIT.
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From Ben Westbrook.

Fort Baker, Cal. Sept. 25, 1918.
Dear friend, Mrs. Philip: Yours
of the nineteenth received and was
much pleased to again hear from you
l suppose you wonder at my new ad-
dress. Well the war department trans
fered me from Barry into the 11th
Co. to play football / don't know
where they found out that had play
ed the game before but I am here
anyhow Eight days later 1 would
have been made a Corporal in the
18th but just happened to be unluely
again But there is plenty of time yet
l think. My chances are slim to
make the 1st team, but Pm going to
work. The other fellows are big men
and all old stars. The purpose of this
team is to advertise the C. A. G. We
play the navy on the 5th of October
and the Marines on the 18th of No
vember. Several of US lads took in
the big Navy VS.. Marine game in
Ookland last Saturday afternoon.
They both showed lots of speed and
strength. Several men, were hurt bad
", but that seems to be part of the
game. L suppose my time will come
some day. Those who make the
team will go with the 40th Reg. so
you see I'm working real hard. If 1
don't make the team it will have been
a great training. We must be in bed
at ten, and we have a real training
table. Saturday afternoons and Sun
days we are at liberty to go and do
as we wish, without pass. We do no
K. P. fatigue nor guard but we make
up for it from 2 p. m. until p, m.
And how l hate to get up in the
morning.
We sign our pay cards today and
it is none too soon to suit me. But
don't know as I'll be paid this month
as my papers aren't over here yet
from Barry, (foreign service). 1 was
drawing close to SO dollars per, while
at Barry but now it will be $33. The
boys help each other out tho and that
makes it nice. I made $500 last week,
Sunday, playing ball with San Rafall.
I don't much like Sunday baseball
but there was money In it and I was
broke.
Hix is going with the 4Oth Reg.
too, also Clyde Reed. 1t will be good
if we can go together won't it. /
guess Dady Wilson will be made a
Sargent this week. Wish he could go
to but if he would transfer to the
10th he may not get to be Sargent.
And I don't blame him for sticking
dILGF 10 L1lS long, 1OE
he would have to work it all over
again
I hope you have a fine fair and
wish I was home on my furlow to en-
joy it with you It looks like would
not get to come home until after the
war now.
I would like to hear from Lloyd
Campbell. Please send me his address
viii you. There must be real fighting
where they are now. This war is
making better men out OF many. We
mustn't even talk of our sacrifices IN
this war, for there is no sacrifice too
great to win the war. see that the
drafted men have great opportuni-
ties at the different camps Hope they
make the best Of them.
Today Is certainly a beautiful one.
It almost makes me home-sick.
1 am sorry 1 couldn't get a fur
lough- But Iwon't be able TO get one
until after the football season and
then it viii be time for as to so over.
must close now to go TO our
morning chalk talk. Give all my
friends whom you happen to see my
best wishes, and big hello for me.
Your friend,
Ben Westbrook-
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Edible seaweeds.

There are seaweeds which are good
foods. The old folk in many British
coast districts will recall much that is
useful on the subject once their mem
orfes are set a-working. Those who
live near the sea Will certainly be wise
to utilize ne food wealth that ii casts
ashore, though with seaweeds, as with
land weeds, some trouble should be
taken beforehand to be quite sure
about the Identification Of specimens.
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On Line, October 5, 1918.
Personal.

personal.
Dear Mr. Merrill: I wish to thank
you and the people of Ellis, Kansas,
for the splendid meeting at the
Opera House last night, particularly
Misses Lotta and Rilla Hussey for the
music which was patriotic and inspir-
ing; also wish to extend thanks of
the entire staff to ali concerned for
their generous treatment while in
Ellis.
Wish also to extend the thanks of
the Union Pacific employees to the
Management of the Golden Belt Fair
Association for the splendid enter
tainment and courtesies shown US
yesterday
This is the wish of the entire com
nlittee.
Yours very truly,
Signed: G. 0. Brophy,
General Superintendent
Mr.. F. l. Merrill, Dist. Foreman,
Western Dist, Ellis, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Heat staina ON Wood.

To remove white stains made by
heat or water from vanished sur
faces one method is to apply olive
oil or salt. Leave for half an hour,
then wipe dry with a soft cloth. An
other way is to wiring a cloth out of
boiling water. Place on the spot for
an instant; remove and rub till dry
with a soft dry cloth. Still another
way is to use alcohol or camphor.
Apply this quickly, then rub off.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Dead Ineuzts vaIuahIe

Locusts are plentiful in Uruguay,
and the farmers Of that republic are
compelled TO keep up a constant war
against them. Millions OF these de-
structive insects are killed every year.
Recently 1T was learned that soap, fer
dlizer and Iubricating oil may be OBJ
tanned from the dead locusts, and In
the future they win be utilized for
that purpose. - Popular Science
Monthly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Every Housewife Can Help.

An article appeared a few days
ago in the Kansas City Star under the
heading every Housewife Can Help''
It urged that if every woman who
goes to the grocer or delicatessen,
would say to the clerk when buying
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
adult ponulation.

adult population
When the roll-cal- comes every
American, old or young, viii be called
0n to register and add the weight of
his name to the Red Cross message.
Let US answer with one voice to the
word of President Wilson, when he
said: 81 summon you TO the eomrade-
ship"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Eorcet II

The time wasted in complaining be-
cause the Job is hard would often be
more than sufficient TO put that Job
on the list Of 'fhas-beens."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10
Favors AbsoIvte AbCtentIon.

A recent report OF British experts
favors absolute abstention from
strong drink, but supports the use OF
light wines and liquors.
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RED CROSS NOTES

Spanish Influenza-Precautions-
1. Keep in mind that like most
contagious diseases influenza is spread
by contact, that is by the transfer Of
the poison from one person to an
other. 1t is spread by sneezing, cough
ing and splitting at which times the
discharges from nose and throat are
scattered IN the air.
2. Avoid crowds as much as pos
sible, including moving picture places,
theaters and other assembly halls.
When feasible avoid crowded street
cars.
8. When sneezing or coughing,
place your handkerchief before your
nose and mouth.
4. Make sure that you are prop
erly clothed, in accordance with vary
ing changes in temperature, prevail
ent at this time of the year
5. Fresh air is always good. Keep
your bed room windows wide open,
and secure as much sleep as possible
6. Keep the digestive organs in
good condition.
z. Drink water freely.
8. Avoid common drinking cups,
common towels and similar utensils.
9. Wash your hands frequently.
10. Use a mild antiseptic as
nose spray or as a mouth gargle, es-
pecially if your throat is sore or there
is tendency to sneezing-
II. If you have a "cold" use uten-
sils for your personal use exclusively,
or if you are in contact with one so
affected be careful not to handle uten-
sils used by them.
II. Consult family physician at
first onset of symptoms suggestive of
influenza.
13. Spread this information as
much as possible in newspapers, NOV
ing picture shows, school houses,
F. G. PERNOUD
Medical Advisor Southwestern -Di
vision, American Red Cross.
Mrs. Geo. Philip, Jr.,
Hays, Kansas.
Ny Dear Mrs. Philip: Your letter
of September 18th has just reached
me. l have shown it to the Director
of Production and we both are very
much pleased with the excellent work
which you have accomplished. VIII
you please convey to your Chapter
our most hearty congratulations?
The 500 yards of muslin which you
have used and is charged against you
on your inventory, has been credited
and / am turning your letter over to
our own Supply Statistician In order
that the articles which you have dis
tributed may be properly credited to
your Chapter. Please accept my as
surance that what you have done
meets the hearty approval of the Di-
vision Office.
Yours very truly,
Stanley Stoner,
Director of Military Relief.
Red Cross Christmas Roll-CaH of
Whole American People Population
the Limit
Form December 16 TO % the lists
viii be open for every American In
may be known that the whole nation
at home and abroad Is registered for
the cause The Red Cross wants again
to give the world notice not only that
America can fight, but that to the last
man, woman and child, we stand four
square for mercy, honor and good
faith among the nations.
At the close Of the Christmas Mem
bership Campaign Of 1917 there were
p, 100000 Americans enrolled In the
Red Cross There are also 100000
members IN the Junior Red Cross.
This will not be a call for money.
1t VIII be summons to Americans
everywhere to line up for the Ameri-
can ideal
There viii be no allotment Of quo
tas to any community. The quota IN
every district VIII be the limit of its
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

Mrs G. C. Walston of Salina is
spending the week with her sister,
Mrs E. Maxwell.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

Capt Chas Leibst was in Hays Sun
day. The Captain is now stationed at
Camp Funston.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

Miss Josephine Jacobs became an
assistant in the Citizens State Bank
Monday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

Val Weigle is assisting with the
rush of work in the Register of Deeds
Office this week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

Carl Holmquist has enlisted in the
S. A. 7. c. and says he enjoys getting
up at 5 as a. m.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-10

The Union Pacific Liberty Loan
special is scheduled to pass through
this city Friday afternoon
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
AN ATTACK or GRIP
USUALLY LEAVES KIDNEYS
IN WEAKENED CONDITION

Doctors in all parts of the country have
been kept busy with Tie epidemic Of grip
which has visited so many homes. The
symptoms of grip this year are often very
distressing and leave the system in run
down condition, particularly the kidneys
which seem to suffer most as almost every
victim complains of lame back and urin-
airy troubles which should not be neglect
ed, as these danger signals often lead to
dangerous kidney troubles Druggists
report large sale on Dr.. Kilmcr's
Swamp Root which so many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack Of grip. Swamp Root,
being an herbal compound, has a gentle
healing effect on the kidneys. which is al
most Immediately noticed in most cases
by those who try it. Dr. KiImer g. Co,
Binehamton, n. Y, offer to send sam
pie size bottle OF Swamp Root, on receipt
of ten cents, to every sufferer who re-
quests it. A trial viii convince anyone
who may be in need of It. Regular medi.
nm and large size bottles, for sale at
all druggists. Be sure to mention this
paper.-Ady.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
ALL MEN AT HOME SHOULD
PREPARE FOR WAR

The first test a man Is put thru for
either war or life insurance is an eNami-
nation OF his water This is most ssen-
tal because the kidneys play a most i'm
portant part in causing premature old age
and death. The more injurious the pois~
ons passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay-so says Or. Pierce of Sur
gieal Institute, Buffalo, MY, who further
advises all people who are past thirty TO
preserve the vitality of the kidneys and
free the blood from poisonous elements,
such as uric acid-drink plenty Of water
sweat some daily and take Anuric, double
strength, before meals.
This An-u-ric is a late discovery of Dr.
Pierce and Is put up in tablet form. and
can be obtained for 60c at almost any
drug store. For that backache, lumbago.
rheumatism, rusty" Joints. swollen feet
or hands, due to uric acid IN the blood,
A3uric quickly dissolves the uric acid as
hot water does sugar. Take a little An
uric before meals and live to be a hun-
dred. Send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce tor trial
cacks.e Of Anuric.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous Indigestion, fermentation of
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and Sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 90 cent bottIes.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
What Wisconsin Women Saw

Kenosha, Wis.-"My mother used
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
1t practically cured her Of woman's
trouble. Two other relatives used il
with good results. For myself. 1 am
now taking it for nervousness and
weakness. I find 1t overcomes the
nervousness and makes my appetite
better. MRS. r. L. RICE, 1903 Hall
berstadt Court.
Milwaukee, Wis.-"About five years
ago l developed quite n bad case of
wOman's weakness. / took 'Favorite
Prescription and received great bene-
lit from it's use. l have been in better
health since using it than ever before.
1t is very Strengthening aud builds ND
the nervous system. MRS. VI. A.
kIRCHNER, 500 Hanover Street.
Favorite Prescription contains no aI-
cohol, narcotic nor any harmful ingre-
dent. Liquid or tablets. Tablets COO.
If not obtainahle from your druggist,
SEN. Toe TO DIR. V. NJ. Pierce. Buffalo, N,
Y, for trial package of tablets.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
Aunty All Upset.

Aunt Elvira rushed into the house,
hystericat I've lost my hearing! !" she
shouted.
You haveY her frightened sister
shouted back. How do you known"
See that man out there playing
that hand-organ? Well, can't hear
a single note !" And Aunt Elvira wept
efresh.
That's moving-picture photogra-
pher at work !" snapped her sister
New York Evening Post.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way 20 cure Catarrhal Deafness.
and that. is by n constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATAKRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an innamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Eustachlan Tube.
When this tube Is infamed you have a
rumbliug sound or imperfect hearing. and
when II Is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result Unless the inna cation can be re-
mai condition. hearing may he destroyed
forever Many cases Of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an iniamed
condition NJ the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATAI{RFi
MEDICINE.
All Druggists T5c. Circulars free
r. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19

health. ! believe the Compound win
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, III.
Nervousness is often symptom of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience.
If complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailme1t.
The result of its long experience is
st your service.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
PaId, Pale, Putty Faced People Need Cartsfs Iron Pills
Inner Requirements.

Mister, have yer got any OIL buds
yer don't want?"
mo; but I've an old automobile you
may have"
Tanks, but / got ernough trouble
supplyin' me own innards widout beg
gin gasoline from door to door. -
Boston Transcript.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
Nothing But Trouble.

There is no accession for you TO
envy me-" said the prosperous per
son. Il have as many troubles as
you"
Il spose We have, mister" admitted
Dismal Dawson, but the difficulty
with me is that l amt got anything
else"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19

AASA OdSA1CS6, a II u
was in a run down
condition. Two Of
our best doctors
failed to do me any
good. | heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham $
V e TIA BILE Com
pound had done for
others, l tried it
and was cured. I
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint OF water aud / o.. Bay
Rum small box of Barbo Compound,
and a o. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put tins up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray HAIR, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t viii not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
unexpectad Eranknesa.

Visitor-"How many men are study
ing at Lehigh?" Host 'IS--"OhI Not
half of them. '-Lehish Burr.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-19
His Present.

"Well, wife, todays my birthday"
ION, goody-goody Can l have a
new hat, dear?"-People's Home Jour
nal.