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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
coNeREss Of sPINsTERs.

The entertainment given at the Ei-
dorado Theatre Monday evening prov
ed such n success that Il was repeat
ed the following evening at the same
place.
Under the direction of Miss Hattie
Milton Jones the Congress OF Spins
tersr was presented Each part was
well PLAYED and the musical numbers
and readings by the -maKeovers~ were
much enjoyed. The proceeds OF the
two evenings amounted to siSo, one
half Of which was given 10 the Red
Cross.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL coNvENTIoNs.

The annual session of the Lawrence
County Sunday School Association
is TO he held July 12 and Is. The
place OF meeting win be announced
later.
DR.. Geo. A. Joplin and his wife wiz
be present and they with the local
speakers viii discuss all phases OF the
sunday school problem. Everybody
who can. come and those who intend
to come please send In your name to
W. II. Vaughan. Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
RECORD OIL WELL is
SHOT IN LEE COUNTY

Winchester. KY. June 25.-One of
the largest. II not the largest oil wells
brought in in Eastern Kentucky, came
in yesterday on the Glen Williams
lease on Big Sinking Greek in Lee
county. Kentucky. which lease is oper-
ated by the Pyramid Oil Company OF
this city. The well within Is minutes
after being shot, began to flow. and in
two hours and IL minutes delivered 75
barrels OF oil into the tank. This is at
the rate of 500 barrels per day
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
AIRMAN lNsIrALv.

I.ucian Hackworth., OF Ashland. Is
thought TO be among the first conting-
ent OF American airmen 10 70 to the
Italian front for action. He is the
son OF AIRS. ]. 7, Haciworth who he
fore marriage was Miss Florida Ewes,
OF Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
Ed SPENCER IN ENGLAND.

A letter from Ed K Spencer was re-
ceived last Sunday by his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. d. c. Spencer He is still in
England where he has been for several
months. He receives the Big Sandy
News regularly. He is in the l4oth
Aero Squadron
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
SENATOR JAMES sUF-
FERS SLIGHT RELAPSE

, Baltimores-After improving TO such
an extent that he was permitted 70
sit an. Senator Ollie James. OF Ken
lucky has suffered a slight RELAPSE and
is again ee1aned to his bed N Johns
Hopkins Hospital. Senator James con-
dition. the attending physician stated
Is not rexarded as serious. II was re-
ported that he viii be able to leave the
hospital at the expiration OF about a
week n he continues to improve
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
.TRAIHLOAD or SOLDIERS
STOPPED At LOUISA
a TROOP TRAIN GIVES SOLDIERS
EXERCISE IN OUR cITY-A
TREAT GIVEN BOYS.

on last Friday morning the people
Of Louisa were treated Unexpectedly
TO a very thrilling specfacle-that OF
3s2 soldiers marching through the
streets. They were passing through
Fort Gay ON their way from the north
to Camp Lee. Va The special train
was held at our sister town IS minutes
TO give the soldiers a chance to take
some exercise. Mr. Osborn. the n &
W. agent AT Fl Gay. telephoned May
or Augustus Snyder and he arranged
to have them cross the bridge and
march in Louisa The notice was very
short. but citizens were out in force
to cheer the men They were present
ed with LOuisa post cards by Atkins
4 Vaughan and with cigarettes and
other gifts by a lot Of the citizens
Their time was 80 minutes but they
stayed Is. Another special train car
rying soldiers followed this and was
denied the opportunity OF a similar
stop because the first train took more
than its allotted time
The men were from Wisconsin and
Chicago. Lieutenant Steffy was in
charge. The following letter was re-
celved from them the next day:
N.& W. Train. June 2I. ISIS
The Big Sandy News
In behalf Of the 5th Company we
wish to say that we are very thankful
TO the people OF Louisa Lawrence
county. Kentucky. for their greetings
TO the Chicago boys Of the Sth Com
pany.
we wish to have this published in
YOUR paper 50 everybody can read it
Yours sincerely.
CHICAGO BOYS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-28
Louisa's Campaign.

In Louisa a canvass Is being made
and meeting swill be held at the court
house at ? p. m. Friday 10 close up the
work. To meet the quota means that
there must be many sacrifices Are
YOU loyal enough 70 make any9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

convenience different localities may
choose the period of the county fair,
the grange meeting, basket picnic, one
Saturday or any neighborhood gather
ing as more convenient time for
bringing the children together and
interesting them in the contests and
celebra ton.
Patriotic pageants. with symbolic
characters participating and the real
characters forming background, were
one of. the most interesting events
Of play week. Folk dances, particu-
larly of Americas allies in the war,
were given. but the prominent feature
OF the week were the game tests They
were progressive tests, and, when the
boys and girls passed, certificates were
furnished by the Playground and Rec
reation Association of America All
during the summer boys and girls train
ed for the tests, and for the first time q
junior Olympic was STAGED.
BY passing the national badge tests
a boy or girl wins the right to wear
o handsome bronze medal supplied by
the playground association. The
awarding of these badges was l,rt
OF the GROWING ceremonies of the
week.
AS the basis for the tests interest
ing activities were chosen. 80 that
boys and girls found amusement in
practicing them. A boy to win the
first medal had to be able to pull up
or "chin" himself four times, jump
hve feet nine inches in a standing
broad jump, run sixty yards in s 3-5
seconds. -
. A girl to win the first medal had to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

almost two years ago for lack OF
funds. These recreation centers have
now been reopened and a renewed
feeling Of their necessity Is being dis
closed in spite OF the fact that the
daily attendance was 1900 children.
In Minneapolis, Mimi. Ave new play
centers have been opened. and trans.
porting the children from one part OF
tary work on tho part Of owners Of
automobiles. in this way giving the
children an unusual pleasure and q
few hours In tho open to get better
acquainted with the city In which
they live. Similar aids to the work
have been given in Indiana, where the
slogan, For o stronger America
through Its children" has aroused
enthusiasm everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

various communities. To learn to
know the trees that grow In ones own
yard. on the street near the house or
in the entire town, we'll enough to be
able to list them all la o summer
outdoor task that Is worth while now
and will always be source Of enjoy.
ment."
X X
AS wartime program. besides the
pageants. the special drills by the Boy
Scouts. Camp Fire Girls and Girl
Scouts. their demonstrations In first
aid and in other requirements of these
organizations. enable their members
to mako peculiarly definite and inter-
esting demonstrations of what the or
ganizations are doing in the way Of
aiding the country in war. The Junior
Rcd Cross auxiliaries will also con-
duct section of the exhibit In many
parts of tho country. showing the
things they make. knit and sew for
the soldiers, sailors and refugees.
Philadelphia is forming a Little
Mothers League for children from
eight to sixteen, to teach them to care
Tor children in n wholesome and intel
ligent way. Thoy are to have exhibits
OF nurseries furnished with articles
such as real babies would use, but all
on miniature scale, and dolls
twenty-seven inches long will be used
for demonstration. This exhibit, as Is
the case with the majority Of them
In play week, will be largely Of homo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

run a potato race in AZ seconds or
an all-up Indian club race in 80
seconds, throw a basket ball into it's
goal twice out of six trials from fif-
teen feet away. walk twenty -four
feet, balancing herself with book
on her head. on the narrow edge Of
q fixed two-by-four scantling. For
the second and third medals these
tests were made more difficult. For
tine older boys and girls there was
competition in more advanced ath-
letics. such as jumping. running.
duoits and discus throwing for the
boys. heavy gymnastics and rhythmic
movements for the girls.
Mrs. West says: an a certain place
in Indiana there are said to be more
wild birds than in any other place in
this country. because there the birds
from north. south, east and west meet
To catalogue all the birds that come
there would be not only a delightful
piece of work for boys and girls, but
a task OF real value to the state.
Doubtless this listing has already been
well done, but 1t illustrates the kind
OF things that older chfldcsn and
young people may undertaksfn their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08
SECOND
PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION

construction. teaching the children to
use the thing at hand.
Many localities have decided to give
awards Of some kind as an additional
incentive to making tho exhibits.
pageants and other attractions of
greater interest to the participants.
and In most instances the committee
of Judges will choose different colored
ribbons and honorable mentions, all Of
which will be publicly awarded as q
part Of the closing spectacle.
The recreation drive ana it's finale,
play week, have been great stimu-
lus and incentive to open up in differ
emit parts Of the United States play
grounds which were closed after the
war began. Patriotic persons wish
ing to give their money to war activi-
ties for the moment lost sight of the
injury children suffered as q result Of
no place to play.
In st. Joseph, Mo-, ten Fairgrounds,
which before the war had been the
pride Of the children. were closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08
HIGHEST MEDAL FOR GIRL TEST
OF PATRIOTIC PLAY WEEK.

their strength and muscular agility by
competing in athletic contests OF vari-
"The plan is to provide play leader
ship locally throughout the autumn in
In the patriotic play week the chill
dren will be given chance to show
the results Of their summer activities,
such as work done by the boys and
raising clubs of the Department Of
Agriculture, which are organized in
every state. Boy Scouts will give their
drills and demonstrations of their spe-
ciaI activities; Girl Scouts Of America
and Camp Fire Girls will show the
workings and results of their organ
izations in the wonderful discipline
and stimulus to patriotism. There will
be exhibits of work done by the Junior
poses and such things as bird houses.
garden furniture and kites, which the
children have made, will be displayed.
X
zone suggestion which should ap-
peal especially to the mothers of young
children is for an exhibit Of the ma
terials used in the home play of the
Younger children. This may include
a sand-box. homemade playground APP
paratus, such as swings. teeter boards,
tether ball, slides and toys.
cat the same time that the exhibit
is going on it is hoped that the young
people will be given a chance to have
the best sort of time. In war time
more than ever it Is necessary to hold
our children to normal. healthful
way Of life, to keep them cheerful
and happy. 1t Is well known that
play is essential to the best health and
development of children. Play, games
and sports stimulate growth and
vigor both of mind and body, train
the special senses and strengthen will
and character"
Mrs. West and others who have
watched the recreation drive and are
looking forward to Its results which
will be shown in play week, and re-
alizing the extra duties the week may
make for mothers and fathers. have
planned that while from the first to
tho seventh of September is to be
known as play week. as q matter Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08
Taking Precautions.

GTHE unspeakable Hum" said q
government Official lis taking
all manner Of precautions toward get
ting his trade back after the war. He
knows he's hated. He knows he's
apt to be shut out from every country.
Still, he'll do all he can to make hlS
lot easy.
''The anxious Hun reminds. me OF
the chap who strobe into the grocery
and hissed:
Got any stale eggsr
Yep said the grocer. Whyr
"Tll take your entire stock said
the customer.
Then the grocer laughed ana
winked.
"T guess you're goin' to see Ham.
let" at the town hall tonight he said.
Mo- said the customer. in q deep
voice; Tn going to play Hamlet" q
the town hall tonight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

taught to take their part in group
games. She says:
"Such games teach the spirit of CO.
operation and team work and develop
the ability to make the quick decisions
demanded by the needs of the game.
1t Is proposed that a week or part
of a week, as may be most convenient
in different communities, be set aside
as a time when all children and young
people shall have a chance to test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08
The First Celebration Of Patriotic Plav Week

uRING the first week in Sep
TENDER America had the dis
tinctlon Of celebrating the
worlds first patriotic play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-08

AeF years. IN Italy, where there are
similar conditions and causes, the
meager statistics at hand show an
increase. And in Russia 1t is said
that judges and officers OF children's
courts are overworked.
President Wilson, in approving the
plans for children's year, inauguratei
on April 6 last, said: Next to the
duty of doing everything possible for
the soldiers at the front there could
be, 1t seems to me, no more patriotic
duty than that Of protecting the chill
dren. who constitute one-third Of our
population" The President Is a living
example Of patriotic play. for were it
not for the fact that he keeps himself
physically. fit by golf and several
physician says no would not be able
to bear the enormous amount Of work
he gets through with each day,
The child welfare department Of
the woman's committee and Mrs. Max
West of the children's bureau, De-
plans for patriotic play week, call at
tention to the need for increasing the
health and svigor of the boys and girls
Of the United States through certain
tests and wholesome recreation.
Mrs. West prepared for the chill
dren' g bureau series of articles con-
tanning simple and practical sugges-
tions for the celebration of play week,
which have had a wide circulation and
cess, She is the mother OF five sturdy
children and has formed the habit of
interesting them in her daily work
for children. always inviting them to
make suggestions from the child's
her plans. She thinks that although
play Is instructive with children many
OF them have never learned to. play
with other children and need to be
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-04
Prescott Ice COmnarv
 Telephone 56

Remember, those boys in France are your boys. Do your bit in saving food and they will get their bite.
 Luke Steele is at home for Sunday after few days in the country with the people. MT. Steele is one of the prominent candidates for sheriff.
 In baseball game yesterday af- ternoon at the high school campus the Freshmen girls defeated the Senior girls by score of 30 to 8. Gordon Waddle, constable of AL bany township, yesterday brought here and placed in the county jail Governor Wesley, who is charged with assault with murderous intent. The negro will be investigated by the next grand jury.
 Dr. Etta Champlin, osteopathic physician of Hope, Ark, visits Pres colt professionally on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For infor- nation call 45. 16-tf
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-04
HELPED A WIDOW

Mrs. A. Waldman, AGO Glenn Ave, Fresno, Cal, writes: "When l was young had fever and it left me with cough every winter. Thirty two years ago I read about Foley's Honey and Tar and bought some and it helped me. I use it yet and it helps me every time. am a widow 66 years old" There is ncthing better for bronchial, grip and similar lingering
 coughs and colds that hang on. Just fine for children-for croup and
 whooping cough. Contains no opiates.
 Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-04

The increase in cost of all materials and lt to increase the price of cents her no made May 1s to all classes of trade This does not + effective increased cost Of manufacture and delivery we % M or the expenses to the minimum by cutting ont all ~ sull reduce cries and saving power wherever possible po+ d regular routes must get their ice from the wagons and
 special deliveries Orders received after D. m will not ask for cred until the following morning. ~ oe deiv
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-04
e E:,' ivI
SATURDAY

 Greater vitagraph's stupendou, : Melodramatic Photoplay VENGEANCE AND THE woM.v, is unlike any serial you have svs, seen. It is a powerful story set !, the wild and rugged West where cou,. age is the only thing that is asked 4, a man or a woman.
 WILLIAM DUNCAN and . CAROL HOLLOWAY the greatest serial favorites of ths screen, risk their lives time and aca;n before your very eyes. See this most amazing photo-drama NOW. KEYSTONE COMEDY in 2 Reel,
 MONDAY
 Aircraft presents
 WILLIAM S. HART
 in
 THE MARROW TRAIL" It's one of Hat's best pictures and you can't afford to miss it. WHEN THE SHOWS START. First show begins S:15; matinees at 3
 Telephone 294.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-04

COlOred Glasses, all styles at Hes terly's.
 Prescott Hardware Co.-the mat tress store. 4d2 All cotton mattresses. Prescott Hardware Go. 4d2
 Dr. J. H. Sutton of Sutton, was here yesterday evening.
 Just received-shipment of Boston ian Shoes for men. w. B. Waller. 1d4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-25
HOW MAINE
MANAGED THE
FOURTH LOAN

The management Of the Fighting
Fourth Liberty Loan in the State Of
Maine, under the direction Of Mr..
Harry A. Rounds, the State chair
man, has been conducted by vigor-
Gus and business-like methods. He
has been in every way courteous and
helpful to his assistants. The people
of Maine are under great obligations
to Mr.. Rounds for the splendid show
ing which the State has made in this
and previous Liberty Loan cam
paigns.
Before the sale Of the Fighting
Fourth Liberty Loan bonds began.
the organization in Kennebec ccuu.
ty was complete. every town and
city having its chairman and com.
mittee ready to go to work.
Mr.. Charles s. Pettingill Of Au.
gustA, who had the Immediate over
sight Of several towns in the south
ern part Of the county IL entitled to
great credit for the intelligent and
enthusiastic manner in which he
has assisted In bringing the campaign
10 a successful close. The tireless
energy and enthusiasm which he has
put into his work has been OF in
valuable assistance to the county
chairman who takes this opportunity
to publicly extend his thanks 10 he
wishes Mr.. Pettingill to be given
credit for his patriotic service.
The women Of the county hav5
been splendidly represented by their
local chairmen who were selected by
Mrs. Guy p Gannett Of Augusta. the
county chairman for the women's
organization. They have co-operated
with the men and rendered very ef-
fective service. It u hoped there may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-25

have made an enviable reputation for
this institution. With less than eight
hundred available persons to solicit.
the members Of the Home have
bought S25.700 in bonds, thirty of
these subscribers being patients in
the hospital. Nearly one-third OF the
members Of the Home. including as
sistants. purchased bonds. giving
them tbs highest percentage of sales
OF am place IN the county.
vASsALBORO
Mr.. NcDougall has been loyalty as
sisted ~ members Of his COMMITTEES
ana the people Of that town. They
mace a splendid showing as they also
Cid In the Third Loan.
VIENNA
Mr.. Allen has proven that the
smaller towns as well as the larger
ones can locally exceed their quotas
MRS. Eaton was a valuable assistant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-25

be a still greater degree Of active CO.
operation between the men and the
women in the next sale OF bonds.
The county chairman has been I'M
Usually fortunate in the selection OF
town chairmen. Every man has
been Jealous and efficient at all times.
The names OF these chairmen are
printed above. that the people OF
kennebec county may understand to
whom so large part Of the success
Of the loan Of this county is due. 1t
would be a pleasure to print the
names Of all the committeeman, both
men and womea, who have given
their time and services to assist
these chairmen.
In many places the Boy Scouts
have Seen Of much assistance as
cleaners and they have brought IN
subscriptions for many thousands Il
dollars.
1t has been interesting to note the
great number Of industrial workers
who have purchased bonds. Probab-
~ no part OF our population has
made greater sacrifices to purchase
bonds than our citizens Of foreign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-25

through coughing, sneezing or splitting.
So avoid persons having colds-whicn
means avoiding crowds-common drink
ing cups. roller towels, etc. Keep UP
your bodily strength by plenty of exer-
else in the open air, and good food.
KEEP FREE FROM COLDS.
Above all. avoid coldst as colds irritat.
the lining Of the air passages and rem
der them much better breeding places
for the germs.
Use Vick's VapoRub at the very first
sign of a cold. For head cold. melt a
little VapoRub In spoon and inhale the
vapors. or better still. use vapoRub in
benzoin steam kettle. II this is not
available, use an ordinary teakettle.
Fill half-full Of boiling water, put In
half a teaspoon of VapoRub from time
TO tme-keep the kettle just slowly boil
ing and inhalc the steam arising.
NOTE-vick's vapoRub is the dis
covery Of North Carolina druggist,
who found how to combine, In salve
form. Menthol and Camphor with such
volatile oils as Eucalyptus. Thyme,
Cubebs. etc. 50 that when the salve is
applied to the body heat. these ingredi-
ents are liberated in the form of vapors.
VapoRub can be had in three sixes-30c,
Coo. N.2-at all druggists. While COM
paratively new in certain parts Of the
North, it is the standard home remedy
in the South and West for all forms of
cold troubles-over six million Jars were
sold last year. VapoRub is particularly
recommended for childrens Group or
colds, as it is externally applied ana
can, therefore. be used freely and often
without the slightest harmful effects.
ADV