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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-17
u. S. Public Health Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
. i. s--'.>' on Influenza.
LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT.
Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In
Oriain-Germ Still Unknown-Peo-
pIe Should Guard Against "Dropiet
acknowledgment General Blue
Makes Authoritative Statement

Washington, D. C.-(Special.)-Al-
though King Alfonso OF Spain was
one of the victims of the influenza cpl.
demic in 1893 and again this summer,
Spanish authorities rcpudiate any
claim to influenza as Spanish" dis
ease. If the people OF this country do
not take care the epidemic will be-
come so widespread throughout the
United States that soon we shall hear
the disease called american" intiu-
enZa.
In response 10 request for definite
information concerning Spanish intiu-
enza. Surgeon General Rupert Blue Of
the U. S. Public Health Service has
authorized the following official inter-
view:
What is Spanish Influenza? Is Il
something new7 Does it come from
Spain?
THE disease now occurring I'm this
country and called Spanish Intiuen-
IA resembles very contagious kind
Of cold. accompanied by fever. pains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20
The Surrender

Moving slowly DER the deep,
sail the German battleships, and
the sailors have to weep as they
see their flags eclipse; verify,
the head is sore of the Prussian
commodore as he nears the
British shore, while the skipper
sadly skips. Sad and gloomy as
a hearse is the flagship of the
fleet, and the other ships are
worse, and the captains have
cold feet; tits black and gloomy
fate for navy that was great !;
says the bosun to the mate, "This
is bitten and repeat" Said the
kaiser in his pride. "Prussia's
future is afoat round the world
my sword shall ride in a Hohen-
zollern boat; but his warships
sadly sail to a British naval Jail,
and the stricken sailors wall,
This is where we lose our
goat" Oh, the British long had
prayed that those ships would
come and fight, but the Teutons
seemed afraid of old England
and her might; so, unblemished
by shot, they are sailing for
the spot where. the British
squadrons squat, and the flag
they bear is white. ooh, our
futures on the wave" said old
William, on a day; and that
future found a grave where the
heaving pillows play; there,
among the kultured sharks, Prus-
STA gave up all her arks, while
the captains made remarks that
would make your hair turn gray.
WAIT MASON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20

pCVEPE GA. AVE. & PARK RID.
!: NE LNL JUNE ELVIDGE. in THE
! APPEARANCE OF EVIL" Also Mutt
and jeff.
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|TBRIEE. III

George w. Rue has been elected
state councillor of the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics.
Prof. George L. Raymond. formerly
OF George Washington University,
meeting of the Society for Philo-
sophical Inquiry at 4:30 pm. tomorrow
in the Public Library.
Col. F. A. Postn.kov of Russia will
be the principal speaker at a meeting
OF the BahaiS of Columbia Heights in
their hall, 1924 18th street, tomorrow
evening a t o'clock. The Esperantists
OF Washington have been invited to
attend.
A "liberty- dance" will he given this
evening at the Masonic Hall, Sth and
streets northeast. by the Ladies'
Auxiliary. George II. Thomas Camp,
No. IL, Sons of Veterans.
The Capital Camera Club will give a
dance at the clubrooms, 712 18th
street, this evening. Persons inter-
ested in photography are invited.
The Oklahoma State Club will meet
this evening at tn. Wilson Normal
School, 18th and Harvard streets. Rep
resentative Joseph b. Thompson will
tell of his trip to the war zone. A
dance Will also be held. Hereafter all
meetings of the club will be held at
the Wilson Normal School instead of
the Senate Office building. Oklahomans
are invited.
"The Home of Truth" will hold pub
lie services at Studio Hall. 1919 Con-
nectlcut avenue, Sunday at 1880 am.
statesmen and few interested in the
motor industry by the Matthew's
Howard Motor Company at the New
Ebbitt last evening. A number of
factory representatives We're present.
Addresses were delivered by B. A.
Howard, Frank Phelps, c. w. Beall,
r. b. Durham, f.. ID. Cummings, S. S.
Grogan and W. H Clagett
The employees of the oil division,
United States Fuel Administration,
have given to Mark l.. Requa. general
director, a silver loving cup. The
ton was made at his office.
The Alumni Association of McKin-
ley High School will hold its annual
meeting Thursday evening. January =,
at o'clock in the school building.
Robert +. Lee Chapter, No. ga.
United Daughters of the Confederacy
will hold it's December meeting Mon
day evening at s o'clock in Confeder-
ate Memorial Home.
Comedians will give n dance Janu-
airy IL at 2400 18th street. 1t will be
under the auspices of local Co eds
of the university. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned from Miss Margaret Conner,
president of the coed" organization,
or from Misses Olive De Bruil. Doro-
thy Ashley or Winifred Skinner, at
Columbia 2407.
The Kentucky Society has post
poned it's meeting, scheduled for to-
night at the Masonic Temple. till jan
uary Is, because of holiday activities.
Henry NJ. Rose. assistant secretary
of the Senate, will speak on Outdoor
Washington" at a public meeting in
Central Y. NJ. c. A., 1886 G street, this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20
HEAVY MAIL INDICATES
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Shows Unprecedented Exchange Of
Gifts-Post Office, However, Up
to Minute in Its Work.

If Yuletide postal activity is an in
dex. it will be a Merry Christmas in
Washington and elsewhere, with an
unprecedented exchange of gifts. Yes
terday. the post office did a bigger
days business than was done any day
last year.
Not only is Christmas mail heavier
than usual, but the postal authorities,
at least in the National Capital, are
taking care of it right up to the min
ute. Even for such busy day as made
by yesterdays activities, the receipts
of mail were all cleaned up by night
fall. There is no accumulation. and
there has been none.
The government departments and
establishments are sending out only
such literature and correspondence as
comes under the category of impera-
tive mail. The postal authorities are
well content with this cooperation
for release of mail facilities for sea-
sonable business.
About December l every year request
is made to federal authorities, those of
the District of Columbia and business
houses to curtail the mail output to what
is absolutely necessary. The appeal is
always needed and right of way given
to Christmas packages.
The post office of the National Capital
has obtained the services of twenty mo-
tor trucks from the Motor Transport
Service of the War Department. They
are used not only in distributing mail
between branches and railway stations,
but also in delivering Christmas pack
ages direct to the homes.
About $50 additional men are engaged
on the Christmas work-i00 as clerks
and $50 carriers. This extra force is
adequate for all the requirements even
of this heavy year, and applicants are
being turned away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20
WAR AIDS SOME MARTS.
Jewelry and Musical instruments
Bought by Highly Paid.

Investigation by trade experts shows
that the sales of jewelry. watches,
diamonds, pianos and Photographs in
creased during the war. Corsets and
millinery showed a considerable fall
ing off.
The decrease in the sales of corsets
and millinery is attributed to a great
er simplicity and economy in women's
attire. The increase in the sales of
jewelry. pianos, etc. is laid at the
door of the prosperity the war has
brought to working people, both men
and women.
The increase in such sales is par
ticularly notable among munition fac
tory and shipyard workers and others
in the employ of the government who
have made more money than ever be-
fore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20

Midnight the Closing Hour for Christ
mas shoppers at Cary's, 705 18th NV.
Attractive offerings in perfumery,
toilet requisites, stationery, candy
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20
CITY ITEMS.
Holmes Homemade Pumpkin
and Mince Pies for Xmas.
Lbs. 7sc Gunpowder Tea, s1.2s;

Lbs. Zoe Gunpowder Tea, $1.2S;
Large prunes tic; lbs. Spaghetti,
9sc; II doz. Safety Matches, CSC; 10
cans Cocoanut, 99c; Lima Beans, 15c;
cans Gold Seal Baking Powder, CSC;
large cans Sardines, $1.OO; No. 1
Fish Roe, Use; 1 Id. Pepper, $50; Star
Cocoa, Csc; 30-lb. buckets Apple Jelly.
S3.75. 412 4th Sc. and all the J. T. D.
Pyles Stores.
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Ideal Christmas Gift for Child.
Our handsome fooled leather pass
book de luxe free to every one OPEN
ing child's account this week. 40 inter-
est. Open till $50. Liberty Savings
Bank, 1410 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20

Phone Your Order for Holiness
Homemade Fruit and Pound Cake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20

Safe Deposit Box, $3.50 a Year.
Wash. Safe Deposit, s16-s1S Pa ava
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HEARINGS ON WIRELESS END.

Action on the administration bill
proposing government ownership of
all wireless stations has been, de-
ferred until after the Christmas re-
cess of Congress. The House mer-
chant marine committee closed its
hearings on this bill yesterday.
Frederick Phelan of Montclair, N. J.,
a student of electro-physics, said gov
eminent ownership would stimulate
invention, and would assure fairer
dealing for inventors. Representa-
tiVes Of private companies. manufac-
turers of wireless equipment and the
Radio Club of America testified
against the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20
Polish Troops Land at Danzie

PARIS, December 10 (Havas).-A
Warsaw dispatch says that the land
ing of Polish troops at Danzig began
yesterday. The Polish army is re-
ported to number $4,000 men The
representative of Poland at Berlin
has left Germany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-20

Claflin Optical Co., 9O7 F ST.,
Will match or improve your Glasses.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-12

You buy an item at the regular price-then another item of the same kind for lc As an illustration: The \standard price of Rexal To3h Paste is 25c You buy tube at this price, and by paying 1c mQre 26c you get two tubes. Every article in this sale is higcass standard piece of merchandise, just the sell you every day regular prices and have sold you for years.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-12

No telephone orders received for items on this sale. The conditions of this sale are such that all pur- chases must be cash.
 Be sure to attend this sale. Hun dreds of other articles not men, toned in this ad. will be sold for 1c.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-12

This sale was developed advertising plan by the United Drug Company, owned by 5000 druggists Rather than spend large of money in other
 Ito convince you of the merit of their goods they spending on this sale in permitting to sell you full sized package of high standard merchandise for 1c. It costs money to get customers and the loss taken on this sale will be well spent if the goods please you
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED NOW FOR
 THE BALL PARK
Inducements Are Offered Volunteers Who Will Help Clean Up
 Baseball Grounds.

Monday night at seven o'clock has been the time fixed for clean ing bee of about forty men to rake (by hand) the infield of the base ball grounds. There are a great many roots that cannot be removed away with except by the hand rake method, and the committee in charge in order to save the expense of having a small crew do the work, have decided that by serving sand wiches and beer as an inducement, besides patriotic motives, enough volunteers could be secured to clean up the field in about an hour. Everybody is urgently requested to bring a rake Monday night and do their bit. Many hands make light work.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

the Fourth, and it is expected that it will be in great shape soon. The ground has been plowed, narrowed and rolled and now presents quite a different appearance to what it had been few days ago.
 The necessary material for the construction of the grandstand will, it is expected, be hauled to the grounds today and the work of put ting it up will be taken in hand i'm mediately.
 The boys who will take part in the games on the Fourth and, ir fact all of the baseball players o1 Nenana are very anxious to give the grounds a try-out and a gooc turnout is expected on the ground every evening commencing from to- day.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
FREE DANCE TONIGHT
 IN HONOR OF SOLDIERS

As part of the farewell program arranged for in honor of Alaska's $ warriors, a dance will be given at the Labor Union Hall tonight.
 Dancing will be commenced inn mediately after the picture show and will be continued until the time fixed for the sailing of the trans port Jacobs.
 The best music obtainable in Ne mana will be on hand and all are as- sured of good time The use of the hall has been kindly donated by the officials of the Nenana Labor Union.
 The dance will be free and all are welcome.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
ROLL IS CALLED OF NENANA BOYS;
 ALL ARE PRESENT
Nenana's Contingent Answers Roll Call Amid Admiring Throng
 This Morning.

At nine o'clock this morning in front of the general office building of the Alaska Engineering commis- sion, Nenana's first contribution to the nations fighting strength were mustered and answered to the roll call.
 Long before the appointed hour a great many friends and we'll wish CTS of the boys assembled in the vicinity of the A. E. c. office to witness the proceedings.
 The calling of the roll was de- layed a few minutes, owing to the Hon-arrival of one of the men. Just as soon as he put in an appearance Ed Cronin, the president of Local Board No. 19, called the roll, to which every one of the inducted men responded.
 The men were drawn up in single file in front of the office and Arid Slippern and Dr. More took a photograph of them, which will serve as very interesting memento of Nenana's first draft.
 Shortly after roll call the men were dismissed and were instructed by MT. Cronin to fall in again at the same place at five o'clock this evening.
 l Arrangements for the embarka- tion will be made shortly after the arrival of the transport Jacobs this evening, in the meantime the boys are about town looking up friends and saying farewell.
 . The luncheon given by the ladies of the Red Cross to all the drafted boys will probably take place i'm mediately after the arrival of tht transport.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
NENANA LADIES
 WILL ENTERTAIN
 BOYS OF DRAFT
Luncheon Given By Ladies At the Nenana Club Rooms Will
 Take Place Tonight.

The farewell luncheon arranged for by the ladies of the Red Cross for the entire quota of Panama Valleys drafted men, will be given at the Nenana club rooms this even- ing.
 The time has not been definitely fixed, but it will probably be shortly after the arrival of the transport Jacobs and it is ascertained when it is scheduled to sail for to.t Gibbon.
 The Red Cross ladies have worked hard to make this farewell lunch a success and a great treat is in store for the Alaska boys tonight.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
GROWDEN AND DICKINSON
 WILL ALSO LEAVE NENANA

William Nelson Growden and Glenn H. Dickinson, who have been stationed at the local Signal Corps station for some time, will leave Nenana on the steamer Jacobs for Fort Gibbon for temporary duty, MT. Growden to report to the officer in charge of the Second Service Go. Signal Corps, and MT. Dickinson to the commanding officer of Co. B. 14th Infantry. They expect to be sent Outside for active duty during the summer months.
 Both are very anxious to not only get Outside, but to be sent to France in the near future to help l fight the kaiser, and we are sure that they will, as they have done in Nenana, do their best to serve their country in the best way possible. They express their thanks to their many friends of Nenana for their , kindness to them while stationed here and regret to leave them, but feel that they can best serve their country by going to the front.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
PIONEER MEETING

Nenana Igloo No. IF, Pioneers of Alaska will hold a meeting on Monday evening, July lst, at 8 o'clock, at the Nenana Labor Union Hall. ,
 Business of an important nature will be up for discussion and all members are urged to be present.
 The usual social session will follow at the close of the business meeting.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
FAIRBANKS NOTES

Jimmy Moore's launch Red Wing, is expected to leave Fairbanks late this afternoon with party of young ladies bound for Nenana, to speed the departing drafted boys. They expect to dance with the Nenana bunch tonight.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Felix Donatelli, who was arrested for having booze in his possession, pied guilty to the charge and was fined $500, which he paid today. The booze found was confiscated and destroyed by the marshal. It included seven barrels of claret be- sides much other booze.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

The transport Gen. Jacobs sailed promptly at 12:30 this afternoon, amidst scene of the widest en- thusiasm, with the Fairabnks and Brooks quotas. All Fairbanks turn ed out to do honor to the boys and they had right royal send-off. Several launches hung in the wake of the transport with parties on board bidding the boys God speed.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

The Sheldon auto with Tom Gib-
 son at the wheel, got away at noon today for Chitina. He took away eight passengers.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Carl Nagel, a miner from thk kantishna country, was arrested at Hot Springs as pro-German. It is expected that he will be brought to Fairbanks for trial. q
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Charley Pyne, who was found guilty of having made seditious ut terances and on whose behalf the jury urged clemency, has been sen. fenced to serve one year in jail.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Mason B. Leming is on his way to Fairbanks from Juneau. He will take the place of Nelson Brigham, as special agent of the General Land Office, with headquarters at Fair banks. Brigham has been drafted.
 Bobby Sheldon has secured the mail contract for the carrying of mails over the trail.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

On the invitation of Captain De- Pue, of the Jacobs, few Fairbanks ladies have taken passage for Ne mana. The transport expects to arrive in Nenana about five o'clock this evening.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Bread is the staff of life---and democracy.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Make your acres tote double, D says 'Le Progressive Farmer.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

High prices are better than g Hun peace.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29

Bobby Sheldon's auto left Copper Center yesterday and will arrive ir Fairbanks on Monday. He has the Edes party on board and the mail
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-29
GRANDSTANO 10 BE ERECTED SOON Nenana Athletic Association Will Put Finishing Touches on
 Ball Grounds.

A considerable amount of work has been done on the school ground to put it in shape for the games cn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12

HELP WANTED-Two stick candy spnners; two men for gum and marsh rnallow work and two for cocoanut and fudge work Gall white); large south ern factory; regular work. Address application care of P-92. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
ROOMS WANTED

WANTED-By lady of refinement room with board and evening meals, in p.i- vate family. or where only few board CTS; not over $25 or $27.5 50 per month; easily pleased. Address B-194, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Baby Chicks By Mail

Washington, March 11.-Live chicks may be sent by parcel post after March 15, provided they are properly prepared for mailing. Tn announcing department order said chicks could not be, insured or sent c. Q. d., nor carried to destinations more than 72 hours. mailing distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
HOUSES FOR RENT HOMES FOR BRENT RENT
fOp cArr,

 3O0l Pawnee ave-. near Country club,
 rooms. elegant home, garage ....$55 U lO25 Crescent ave. near Country club 45CV 1901 10th ave. N. rooms .......... 2501 ll25 l4th ave, No. 6 nm. bungalow. $35OV PIP 12th ave. No. 5 rms. $2500 9oS Georgia st., near Glen Iris. r., $sO 23o N. filth st., Woodlawn. 5 rooms lyy0 lo47 N. filth st.. East Birmingham. r.,s:s14. 1908 Ed ave, N, West End. 6 r., $27. 50. 1912 9th ave. East Birmingham, 4 IT,, N4
 J. MURRAY NORMENT '02c 1st Ave. Phone Main .26o FOR RENT OR SALE-My 5-room fur nished house; high and cool; must be seen to be appreciated; reasonable. O-94. care Age-Herald.
 TOR RENT-2i72 Highland aye, Broom modern house. garage and servant 8 rooinG April T.; SSo IF. c. 6herrod. 2l3 N Fist st. Main 5140.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Rice Market

New Orleans, March 11.-Rough ai,d clean rice were strong today. Receipts: Rough 2sS6 sacks; millers. 2s36; clean, 4soz pockets. Sales: Rough Honduras, 6So sacks; blue rose. 454 sacks; clean Hon. duras, 2O7 pockets; Japan, 800 poeke.s: niue rose, 30Ss pockets. Quote: Rough Honduras 6.50lIS 10c: Japan. 2. .25&sc. blue rose, 7.25dS.15c clean Honduras. 7z@sc; Japan. 7AQ7%c; blue rose, 71sQsc. Rice. polished. s65QG6; bran. $45@46.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Sugar Market

New York, March 1.-The market for
 raw sugar was unchanged and business was smaller. the committee reporting purchases of only 40.000 bags of Cuban for New Orleans and 10000 Porto Rican
 for New York. Prices were at 4.9S5c for
 Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 6.005c for centrifugal In refined business was |still limited owing to the inability of
 refiners to meet the active demand, al- though it was said that deliveries were
 being made in fair volume and that re- liners were cooperating in an effort to equalize distribution. Prices remained
 at the fixed basis of 7.45c for fine gram ulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
FOR sALE-M1sCELLANEoUs

FOR SALE-Second-h hand restaurant outfits, tents, cash register office furniture, showcases, grocery and meat boxes. in fact most anything Tn secondhand goods, furniture and household goods of all kinds; see us; we buy. sell and exchange Sou. Auc. and Stor. Co. II. c. GOODMAN, Lt- censed Auctioner. Sales solicited. 2O25 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Naval Stores

Savannah, March 1.-Turpentine firm, 4oc; sales, 77: receipts. 70: shipments none: stock. 2l,sN. Resin firm: sales, lS0; receipts, ss; shipments, none; stoe k, yO.l50 Quote; B, D. E, F, e, Fl, I. $5.s5; K. ss.5o; M, $s75; N, q; VIC. $7.25; wv.