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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

The people of Juneau should comply with the reg ulations promulgated to prevent the spread of the influenza epidemic without question. There should be general compliance with the request to in 1uenza masks and such other requests may b. made from time to time.
 The Empire has desire to the people 4 scared people less helpless. Do not be frightened but be serious battle the disease that has been causing much havoc throughout the coun- try with bravery and determination to suppress it
 One has not only his own health to guard, but that of others The greater the precautions takes, the safer will be the conditions for others we'll for himself.
 FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE HEALTH OF TIGER. He is working day and night for the protec- tion of life and health. Help him. and thereby help yourself and the community
 Juneau has nothing more important to do right than to fight influenza It is the duty of the day
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
SALVATION ARMY WOMEN WORK AMID BURSTING
 BOMB SHELLS

Women of the Salvation Army, who had been working in hut To- cated exactly up to the firing line," had a narrow escape when bomb | tore through the wall of a hut. Al though they were literally driven out of their place of shelter 1t re- quired an order from the American General in command of the troops nearby to insure their removal from the place, where there was contin- uous rain of shrapnel.
 This information is contained in a report received at the national head quarters of the Salvation Army in New York City by Commander Ev- angeline Booth The writer, Cadet Harold Miles, who is in France on a special mission. He says, in speak ing of the French people:
 There was young American with whom I served my apprentnce- ship. He was doing his monthly collecting for furniture. etc., which is sold on the installment plan, and regular collections are made for the money. I thought it was going to be horrid job and that people wouldn't t want to let us in, but I found myself quite mistaken. We were received with open arms and smiles of joy the money was practically always forthcoming and the visits were not at all affairs of business but pleas ant social meetings.
 Four little refugee children whom stumbled upon by accident yester. day are peering in at the open win dow. I found them in an ancient chateau. The place was a den of dirt with no mattresses on the iron cot where young baby lay asleep. covered with rags, a tiny stove, a broken chair, an old wardrobe, and a small table. saw one blanket. How did they ever get along through the winter? They came from Rheims and underwent 31 bombardments be- fore coming here, and think of the little girl running after me to give me a Towering wall flower in a tin can, the only pretty thing she had Those children are sitting by me as I write-eating chocolate.
 "I must tell you of another tragic family I came upon two days ago. They were in a squallid stone hut by the roadside. The woman, who told me she had no other clothes than those she wore, had varicose veins which she showed me, in deference to the Red Cross I wear. Pm afraid I do not often correct this miscon- ception, as I find myself listening to very respectfully when I suggest air and sunshine. and I have actually had people get up and open a win dow at my suggestion-a great big achievement in France. The woman told me that her husband was mob ilized and her eldest son prisoner One of the boys, little chap of 4
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
Influenza on the Run.
est. Louis Republic.)

Experience in the East to indicate that more than month is required to out that un- welcome visitor, Spanish influenza. It is six weeks since Boston became aware that influenza epi- demic in progress, and only within the last few days has a decided abatement in the onslaught been noted. New York; which was hit about the same time, has not suffered severely, but is only begin ming to get the upper hand
 It is little more than two weeks since it be- came certain that St. Louis invaded and IA days after the closing of the schools and theatres the Health Department is able to report that the con diton is improving.
 This is decidedly encouraging and while it may be too early for congratulations, the facts ndi- cate that the prompt and rigorous action of the authorities at the very onset of the epidemic has saved many lives in St. Louis and will result in the early disappearance of the disease
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Bread made with sea water is rec commended as a wonderful remedy against scrofula and disorders result. ing from insufficient nourishment. Sea water ought to stand twelve hourse before being used for making dough, in order to free 1t from i'm purities. Bread made with is has no unpleasant taste.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
German Toys? Never!
Seattle Times.)


 The average American family will readily sympa- thize with the indignant suggestion of New York that citizens should refuse to buy the "made-in- Germany" toys, which recently arrived in New York
 These goods purchased prior to 1914, but have been held up since at Rotterdam the Brit ish Blockade forbiddng their passage the At lantic. short time ago. through some odd decision of the naval authorities the toys permitted to overseas to this country.
 Several of the concerns which purchased and paid for the commodities prior to the outbreak of hostil ties have refused to take them from the custom au- thorities. One distributor after pointing out that American manufacturers have taken the place of Ger mans in the toy and china market, declared he would assist German propaganda designed to reintroduce it's products into America"
 One hardly can conceive of the American child as being made very happy with a present of toys from the Germany which has waged this with dread full brutality, and cannot conceive of the Ameri- mother feeling proud of placing such presen ts in the hand of her little
 In the light of what has happened during the past four years, the children would recoil from any thing seeming to connect the name of Germany with the thought of peace earth, good will to men D
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
Twenty-Five Millions.
(NeW York WOrld.)

The fact that the people of the United States have loaned the Government $6,000, 900 more of their money is no less impressive than the number of them, 5,000 ,0O0, and perhaps more who took part in floating the gigantic loan. This means in effect the purchase of Liberty bond by every American family. The great sums subscribed for by banks corporations and wealthy individuals have had
 spectacular interest but it is the plain people after all who have made the loan a conspicuous success.
 It is peoples loan in it's essential features with all the benefit to the Government and to the holders of the bonds which the condition implies. Uncle Sam now has creditor in every home, and that is a good thing for the country It reflects equally pa triotism of the population and it's education in thrift and in the habit of investment. Nation coupon cutters with Government promises to pay in it's pos session is certain to take livelier interest in nation al problems and this advantage to the country while at war will no doubt persist after peace comes.
 But the great thing is the popular response to the countrys call. The American people have backed the boys in the trenches" with fine show of pa triotism and done this part of the home of min ming the war in waf to merit the highest praise
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
ANOTHER CLOSE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

The nation has gone through another close Con- gressona election. The Republicans have carried the House of Representatives by narrow but safe mar gin may get the Senate though that is in doubt There are very close contests in several States
 It is notable that the Democrats have lost heavily in cities having large German populations-notaby St. Louis. Louisville Chicago. Milwaukee. That is not due to any lack of Americansm the part of the Republican candidates in those cities There nowhere in the United States men of higher degree of Amerfcanism that Medi Mccormick elected ss the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Main Consideration I like a quiet shaded pool, A place where ripples swish; Where everything is nice and cool, And there are sportive fish. On torrid days for such a pool A man is prone to wish, And if the place is really cool He can forego the fish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
FURS IN WAR TIME RISE SHARPLY IN PRICE

The Spring fur sale in London showed sharp advance in certain varieties of skins according to the report of Consul General Robert F. Skinner, which says:
 "The American buyers purchased freely of the finer furs, but the main support came from the home trade. Orders from France were small, buyers therefrom being un. able to attend
 Compared with January, 1918 sales
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Extravagance in feminine headgear long has been
 target for satrca shafts but the male Hid" was re- garded the irreducible minimum of simplicity It seems however, that the Government is not of that opinion. The conservation division of the War In dustries Board has prepared instructions for manu lecturers restricting styles, height. width of brim and trimmings. Where is this thing going to end? -(New York Herald)
 It will end right there. no doubt Even the Gov will stop short of trying to regulate the fem mine hat.-( Louisville Courier-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07


 If you are polite, you rid D. the world of a cad .-.,
 Red blood is the signal of beauty but blush is not necessarily a guide book to bliss
 You don't get anywhere worrying about the war, so you might as we'll go on with the rail-splitting.
 Distance may lend enchantment which hath it's charm-but a maid in the hand beats it by more'n a mile.
 They say that "iron is good for the blood" but then you can't drink melted iron. You will have to wait until it cools.
 It isn't hard to find the bright side of things when one little sun- beam can make a whole meadow wea ra smiling face.
 Right you are. They say "the pen is mightier than the sword" but it seems to us that it is about time the ink got a little credt. too. Do your best to keep Trouble from breaking in the door, and If he starts to slide down the chimney build fire under him and beat it. We really do not know what Is good for "red nose," but Dr. Edw Dake once advised a fellow to take nothing-especially between meals" :"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

The voters the Wickersham editors good and plenty in Tuesdays election. Two of them ran Ter ritorial Senator for Representative and all were defeated right soundy. On the other hand the sole representative of the Press on any Democratic ticket in the Territory, Stroller White, elected by a handsome majority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
Putting In His Time

Putting Tn HIS Time "I never could see what a tramp does with his time."
 Never could myself" said Punk ville's popular constable, "until I fol lowed one around just to find out. He ate four breakfasts and six din ners."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
A Successful Candidate

"You ought to be happy now that you are elected"
 Ugh" tf..
 What are you reading over there so sadly?"
 Just list of things I promised to do if I got elected"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

The Americans within six miles of Sedan. That would be good place to seal the doom of another
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
GRlNS AND GROANS
 w. s. Adkins
Just So

Man is an unreasonable critter."
 How now?"
 He'd like to have every pretty girl he sees in love with him. Yet what life he'd leave with four or five thousand wimmen in love with him."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

It is taking Germany long time to make up her mind whether she would rather have her men shot down without hope of success or to force the Kaiser to abdicate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

At least Democrats and Republicans can work to- gether in the battle against the epidemic that is threatening Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
All Her Old Clothes

My wife is perfectly willing t, wear old clothes at the seaside thi summer"
 "Well?"
 "Yes, she's packed six trunks"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
a Book

Writing a Book Why did you put murder in the last chapter?"
 Thought I'd interest people who read the last chapter first.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
Pays To Hustle

Pays To Hustle "All things comes to him who waits.'
 Seems to me though, you'd save time by going after them"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Hopeful sign when the Huns begin to dwell on the horrors of war; though they do overlook the fact that the horrors aforesaid of German origin -(Anaconda Standard.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Fight the influenza, and fight it hard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

For Q little cnaI an0 . bite to ev
 there's no place like THE 0A0TJ. NEAU - ANY TIME. AL THy TIME. ANY TIME. ffe eee
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
Tides Tomorrow.
ALASKA sTocKs

Yesterdays Quotations NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-Al- kas Gold closed at 5h. a, Alaska Juneau at 2N.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07
ARKANSAS TOMCATS.

(St. Louis Republic.) If you are polite, you rid }. the world of a cad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Red blood is the signal of beauty but a blush is not necessarily a guide book to bliss
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-07

Entered as second class matter November 2, 1912. the postofice at Juneau Alaska under the Act or March 3, 1879.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SUCCESS

The annual High School Musical
produced last night under the man
agement of Miss Elizabeth Williams,
musical supervisor of the Maysville
High School was a most successful
entertainment. The minstrel features
with a jig by w. T. Berry were es-
pecially liked, the jokes and singing
of the Dixie" Quartette winning
much applause. The singing by diff
ferent girls and few solos were rem
dered exceptionally well, while the
accompaniment by the High School Or
chestra and the various selections
played by it left nothing to be de-
sired in the way of good music.
The Musical was well liked by all
attending and much admiration was
expressed at the local talent display
ed and the excellent manner in which
1t was trained.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
OKLAHOMA PIT. A. MEETING

The PIT. A. of the Oklahoma
School met Thursday afternoon. Be-
fore the regular business Of the meet
ing was taken up quite an interesting
program was rendered. Mrs. Simon
Alper was present and gave several
splendid readings and Huston Wood
recited two interesting recitations, af-
ter which the business meeting was
begun. The organization was COM
pleted and also several members were
added to the association, which now
has total of eighty-three members.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
YOUNG FoRGER
Arrested Last Night by Officer Ryan
and Placed In Jall-Was Turned
Over TO Officer by Ledger
Reporter.

A young fellow giving the name OF
John William Bryant and his home
as Williamsburg, KY, was arrested
last night by officer Ryan and placed
In jail on charge Of forgery.
Last night about 8 o'clock Bryant
apparently about II years Of age, ap-
preached the Ledger reporter near
the Pastime Theater on West Second
street and wanted to know II he could
get a check cashed for ten dollars. It
developed that Bryant had visited a
number OF stores In an endeavor to
get money on the check but that all
the merchants had turned him down,
not knowing anything about him. He
claimed to know severa Maysville
people but when advised to get them
to identify him in order to get some
money on the check he did not seem
anxious to do so.
OihSCl ityuh, III pdtlOiiHS HiS Dcdt,
happened along before the boy had
departed, and he was turned over to
the officer for investigation. He was
taken to police headquarters for ex-
animation and there claimed that he
was working for Miss Mary Moore near
Ewing. The check was on the First
Standard Bank and had Miss Moore's
name signed to 1t. The boy claimed
that the check had been given him ir
payment for work and had been writ
ten by Mr.. Frank Collins on the order
of Miss Moore. The check was a very
crude affair and showed that whoever
wrote 1t was an amateur.
officer Ryan, as soon as he saw the
check, said that it was not written by
Mr., Collins, who happened to be an
old school-mate of the officer Bryant
was asked to write his name and also
that of Miss Moore and as soon as he
did so it showed conclusively that the
signature on the check and the one
written by him at police headquarters
were Identical. After being further
questioned by the police he admitted
that he needed money and had written
the check himself. He is employed
by Miss Moore and is paid by her ey.
cry month with check and he
thought that he could get money by
writing his own check He was taker
to Jail and will probably be given al
examining trial in Police Court to-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
SHORTAGE OF FREE SEED
Secretary Dodds Of Chamber Of Com.
merCe Receives Letter From
Congressman Fields Saying
That Supply Is Limited.

On the 18th Of this month Secre-
tary Dodds wrote Congressman Fields
for a quantity Of garden seed to be
distributed from the Chamber of Com
merce to the War Gardners. :.
Yesterday morning he received
reply which states, Il have your ia
vor Of the 18th instant, requesting a
supply Of vegetable and flower seed
for distribution through your office,
and regret to have to inform you that
the outlook for same is not at this
time encouraging. Heretofore we
have received an allotment of 10000
packages Of vegetable seed for each
Congressional District, and it has
been my custom to frank out through
the mail in individual packages two
thirds of my allotment, for which /
addressed and desposited my franks
In the fall or early winter. We we're
advised a few weeks ago, which was
long after my franks had been ad-
dressed, that the allotment for each
Congressional District would neces-
sarily have to be reduced 33 1-3 per
cent because of the scarcity of seed as
well as the increased cost of pro-
dnction. I, therefore, found myself
unable to take care of any orders for
seed in bulk unless | could secure an
additional supply from some other
member by exchanging public docu-
ments or some other Government
property to be distributed through
Congressional Offices, which | have
been unable to do up to this time.
will place your letter in my spe-
cial files and if am fortunate enough
to secure an additional supply of seed
before the planting season is over, it
VIII, assure you, be a pleasure to
me to favor you with liberal supply.
Yours very truly,
w. ]. FIELDS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
FIRE AVERTED

What might have proven to have
been serious fire, IL not a confia-
grafton was averted yesterday morn
ing by the activities and fore thought
of Miss Lee Mcmillan. of the office OF
Frank P. 0'Donnell, in the First-Stan-
dard Bank building. In some manner
an awning became ignited and the fire
had made considerable headway and
was communicating with the easement
when discovered by Miss Mcmillan
who quickly took means to extinguish
the fire, which she did In a manner
bordering on the heroic.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank relatives,
friends and neighbors for their Hind
ness and sympathy shown In the
great loss of our dearly beloved moth
or, Sabrah Wallingford Nash. We
also wish to thank Brother Sparks OF
Tollesboro for his consoling words at
the house and grave; also undertaken
Mr.. John w. Porter for his services
and our friends who assisted In song
service, Ladies' Aid Society for their
floral offering; also the pallbea1ers
for their services.
BEREAVED FAMILY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
SPRING OPENING

Gay silks of plaid and figured de-
signs in dresses, tailored suits in lines
cf simplicity and stylish hats of var
ious shades and colors were the pre-
dominate features of the spring open
ing at Merz Bros. this week. Large
crowds attended the opening and all
though the season is yet young, many
Easter frocks were purchased.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
NOTICE

The Missionary Society OF the
Christian Church will observe the
Week OF Prayer beginning Monday.
The first meeting at the home of Mrs
J. t. Dawson on East Second street
Monday evening at 1880. The second
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
McCONNELL.THOMAs

Mr.. Wood Thomas. aged %. and
Miss sallie Mcconnell, aged 81, both
of Robertson county, we're married in
the County Clerks Office yesterday af-
ternoon by County Judge II. p. Pur-
nell
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
BOYS CAUSE DISTURBANCE

A number of small boys caused
disturbance at the High School build
ing last night while the entertainment
was being given by crawling up in
the fire escape and then sliding down.
They were warned BY Superintendent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

meeting at the church in connection
with the regular Prayer Meeting. The
third meeting at the home OF Miss
Bessie Martin on Forest avenue Fri
day evening at 1880. Everyone is in
yiied to attend these meetings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
Growers

Special crops-C. e, Brooking, low
basket $35.OO, average $41.2S; Grimes
Bros, $27.22; Brookover & Jacobs,
$2716; E. H. Henson, $3051; Forman
& Warren, s25.2S; Mill Creek Church
Sunday School Glass $3.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

The Rummage Sale to provide funds
for war work will take place Friday
and Saturday Of next week on the 20
and 80 Of this month. So gather up
your Aperfiuous articles Of whatever
nature .(nothing is trash nowadays)
and notify Mrs. Il. B. Lovel. Phone
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

The Insurance Adjusters for the
Chenoweth Drug Co. which was part
ly burned last week, settled damages
with the firm Thursday and business
has been resumed there as usual.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
SEED CORN

Messrs. ]. c. Everett & Co. have Sc
cured several hundred bushels of
White and Yellow Seed Corn which
they offer at the very attractive price
og $3.50 per bushel including sacks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

Rev. J. A. Davis Of Germantown will
preach in the Baptist Church Sunday
at 10:45 a. m. and D. m. The
public Is cordially invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

Caplinger to desist but would not
obey. Office Bloomhuff caught several
of the boys and took them to Police
Court. where they gave the names OF
all the boys who had been causing the
disturbance. The boys will have
little party with Chief of Police Ort
this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

ll4,sl0 POUNDS
OF Tobacco Sold on MaysyIlIe Market
Yesterday-PrIces Range From
5000 10 $1,000.

Tobacco sales here yesterday to-
tailed 114,910 pounds at price range
Of SO to $40. Sales were held at all
the houses as follows:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

Mr.. Fred w. Bassett of Mt. Sterling,
formerly with AL. G. Fields Minstrels,
was in this city on business yester-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Reta Fox. Of West Front tsreet.
is spending a few days with friends
In Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23
Farmers & Planters

Specialcrops Cahall & Cahall,
$44.00; Walsh & Bergner, s4301;
Power & Ellis, s34.32; West Sisters,
1886; II. c. Brown, $34,32; Thomas
Malone. s3463.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-23

Special crops-Mrs. Kate Pyles,
Adams county, $36.21: Charles Flem-
ing, $1,000; jennings Sininger, Adams
county, $27.6O.