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The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

The difficulties Of importation, coup
led with the parsimonious proclivities
Of the ultimate consumer. have Of
necessity prevented rugs and the like
from Governing any great amount Of
space SO far as changing fashions Is con-
cerned. Our legendary acquaintance
could buy up the next liberty loan
with proceeds from their magic car
pet. wer they here today to barter
and exchange across the turbulent
seas. Well, anyhow, the Chinese have
1t for the present, and nobdy wants
to depreciate the exquisite colorings
and marvellous texture Of their rugs
and carpets. Since the whole influ-
ence of interior decoration is inclined
toward the same eastern domination.
the purchase OF these lovely floor
coverings is a delight. And they are
very ably practiced also, as they are
very durable and the colors are pretty
always. fading rather mellows the
tone, instead Of detracting from the
beauty, as is so often the case in
some Oriental makes. One particular
ly lovely rug just out OF its wrapipnSs
Is Just the shade OF blue, bordered
with eighteen inches OF clear gray.
The blue background Is interspersed
with round meiallions OF old rose,
each holding a sacred lily in delicate
white and green colorings. This Is
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

They may be wearing 'em higher
in Hawaii and Timbuctoo. but boot
tops are coming down. without q
doubt, Chez nous. What with the
government taking q hand in our
footwear, we may be barefoot in
summer and ordering sabots for
winter; but then We wouldn't worry
over wooden shoes. II we were
really helping the big cause.
As a compromise between our
late luxuries-leather shoes, and
the threatened famine-we are be-
ing offered some highly attractive
summer shoes Of fabric. OF course.
they have new names. but they are
just as durable! Oxfords are, of
course, the smartest shoes for street
wear. both in colors and in white.
Dark brown linen makes astonish-
ingly stylish shoes, and with q pair
of linen shoes, with soles OF some
of the many new preparations. we
may feel loyal and well dressed at
the same time.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

den feathers, how can We carry
on" in our good Intentional
Delightful are the new hose In
silk and wool, which come in
changeable effects. or in stripes and
checks. Or they may be hand-knit
with splendid results and In colors
TO tone in with ones sport clothes.
With white SO much in evidence
for skirts. the gay note IL attrsc-
lively introduced in hosiery and in
sweaters.
Even mules are conforming 10
fashion. following az the newest
ones do. the Chinese fashion, Of Pc
kin blue or black satin. they spon-
sor a design in embroidery and gold
thread. Equally pretty ones are in
the more delicate tints 70 follow up
negligses.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

have been placed under the embargo
on his fathers clothes.
Just why these have been vouch-
safed to the boy and restricted on
the mems clothing as taboo and q
wastage Of wool is not readily dis.
cerned, nevertheless in the recon.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

mendation for wool conservation
which the board has prescribed moth
ing was said about boys clothing. SO
the manufacturers and designers are
making the most Of 1t, realizing that
doubtless in another season. with fab
ric scarcity continuing, these things
The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

Contrary to the edicts established
On mems clothing by the Economy
Hoard on Wool Conservation, for the
spring season, at least, the lad may
fare forth in full regalia Of belts.
paeats, patch-pockets and flaps that
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14

Moore. Mrs. Ira B. Jones, Mrs. ]. X.
Connors, Mrs. w. d. Craig, Miss Et-
ia Skipper, Mrs. Minnie Myers, Mrs.
j. ]. Blackmon, Mrs. Grist, Miss
Ruth McCardell, Mrs. John Poag,
s. l.. Allen, Miss Estelle Milling,
Ethel Cauthen, Miss Freddie Knight,
Mrs. John Stewman, Miss Dorothy
Moore, Miss Lucia Murchison. Miss
Miss Perry Belle Bennett. Mrs. r. G..
Brown. Mrs. G.. j. Derrick. This
committee will meet this Afternoon at
five O'Clock in the Red Cross rooms
to perfect arrangements for the
campaign.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14
What the War Savings Stamps
Will Buy For Our Soldiers.

A single Thrift Stamp will buy
a tent pole or five tent pins, a
waist belt or hat cord, shoe laces
or Identification tags; two will
buy one trench tool or a pair of
woolen gloves. Four Thrift
Stamps will. buy. two pairs. of
canvas leggins; six will buy five
pairs of woolen socks or three
suits of summer underwear:
twelve will buysa steel helmet.
One War Savings Stamp will
buy one hundred cartridges or a
cartridge belt or a scabbard for
a bayonet;,two will purchase two
pairs of wooleni breeches or two
hannel shirts; two and a half will
puy gas. mask. Three War Saw
ings Stamps will buy an overcoat
or two woolen service coats:
three and half will buy three
pairs of wooden blankets: four
will buy.a rifle.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14

"a house-to-house canvas and urge
the members to put their money into
War Savings stamps for the support
OF the army. Every woman and
child in the county is urged to put
their shoulders to the wheel" in this
campaign. Let each one feel that
the call of the government is as
much to him or her as it is to the
boys In the trenches lover there. -
Following is list ! Of women Is
teams: Mrs. @. ID. Jones, chairman;
Mrs. Leroy Springs, Mrs. w. H. Mil
len. Mrs. j. T.. Thomasson. Miss Bess
McManus. Miss Eliza Wylie, Miss
Pauline Marion, Miss Pearl Coffey,
Mrs. w. III Reid. Mrs. Latta Hood,
Mrs. L. c. Payseur. Mrs. Ernest
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14
An Open Letter To The.
+ People of South Carolina

One stamp would be a $500
bond, for instance, and 20
stamps would be q 500 bond.
II you deposit in q savings
bank paying 4 per cent inter
est quarterly, SALT in the
month OF June, 1918, will in
crease to $3.50 on January 1,
1923. A War Savings Stamp
bought m June for 34.17 will
be cashed for $500 in the
same time. The value Of .
War Savings Stamp does not
huctuate as 10 the case with
. bond. because tho rovern-
ment guarantees that q War
Savings Stamp increases one
cent month m value. Il
can be redeemed any time be-
fore maturity.
From Juno IA to June 2S
we are calling for pledges
from the mass of people Of
our state to the amount Of
$2O.000,000, these pledges to
. be redeemed during the bal
ance OF the year as may best
be suited to the subscribers.
South Carolina stands at the
foot of the list of states in
Its per capita purchases of
War Savings Stamps. From
now until June 2S, when the
intensive campaign will end,
let US see to ii that we do
our part and take a more ap-
propriate place in the roll of
ststes--and then we can look
forward to q rest from cam
paigns until November.
Let US not forget that the
Government Is relying on the
country's purchase OF two bill
lions OF dollars worth Of w.
q. s. during this year N an
important part Of its revenue
to pay for what the boys need
on the other side. That
thought should stir US all to
instant action. Our soldiers
don't grumbls or ask for rest.
II We supply them with all
that American genius and On.
orgy can produce. victory will
be hastensd and many lives
saved. How can We expect
to rest how can We endure
the thought OF resting whom
there In something for Us to
do, Al long az our boys are In
the trenches enduring tho tor.
msnts' OF he'll, and giving
even their hves that we may
live here In safety and pros
- perity!
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14
Selling War Savings Stamps.
Charleston, 8. c.

The following stores in Lancaster
have War Savings stamps for sale:
Robinson-Lathan company, Stand
ard Drug company. w. C. Dees.
Bank of Lancaster, Farmers Bank
& Trust company. First National
Bank, Lancaster Department stores,
Lancaster Drug company, Robinson-
Cloud company. ]. T. Wylie, Harper
Hardware company, Edwards & Hor-
ton, E. B! Roddey company, f. w.
Sistare, The Funderburk company,
Bennett-Terry company, b. c. Hough
4 company, Lancaster Pharmacy,
M. Poliakoff. The stamps may also
be secured from all r. F. ID. car
riers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14

m April the country was
sn'led upon to purchase Lib
erty Bonds to the amount of
three billions of dollars. II
responded by purchasing four
billion dollars worth. In May
1t was called upon to contrib
ute 100000, 900 to the Amor.
lean Red Cross. It responded
by Contributing over $16O,000,.
600. And the best part Of
those two responses wes not
merely the amount Of money
raised. but the patriotic en-
thusiasm manifested. It was
made plain that the Amerk
can nation 10 determined 10
prosecute this war to q suo-
cessful conclusion at any
cost.
The hardest task is before
US In June. The government
is depending upon the sale OF
two billion dollars worth OF
War Savings Stamps during
this year. and Of this amount
expects South Carolina to
purchase over $30,0O0,000
worth Of these stamps
greater investment than we
were called upon to make in
the last two Liberty Loans
combined. The government
has designated the month OF
June as the period for secur-
ing dennite pledges for these
purchases during the balance
OF the year, with a fair pro-
portion Of sctual purchases
during that month.
We have been associatinx
the War Savings Stamp with
children to such an extent
that We have lost sight Of the
ether purpose involved n
this government issue. -
namely. providing q form Of
Investment which is suitable
to the great mass Of people,
who do not find II convenient
to visit banks to pay instah.
ments, bat who can see eth.
or the postman every day or
else an agent for the sale of
W. 8. g.. and can secure from
him q War Savings Stamp,
which pays practically the
same interest as . Liberty
Bond. AZ 49,. s. s,g
A he continues to paste
his $500 stamps-which cost
him but slightly over $4.o0-
on his certificate. he has an
actual government bond Of
the. value OF all the War Saw
ings Stamps there are on Il.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14
GERMANY'S GUILT ESTABLISHED.

Extracts from Prince Karl Lhnowsky Mission
1e121e14 of which has country Prince
LichnowsSy,
but made public great sr the
Kasers Fastening
"on Aug 1914), order 10 mako Anal
attempt he tears
down his face" T7T
of course would only have needed
Berchtod
himself with diplomatic
Impression became
n all
Thus ended London wrecked not by the
perhdy OF the British but perhdy Of policy"
'l had In London
was punished for II, for
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14
The Huns Abroad and
The Pacifists at homo

J stContr.by ! by cAsPAR WHIT
1EY. n the front for the an. Z.
'rsfbun the National Security
Lsesu< campaign OF Patriotism
Through Education.) ,sESgu. ~
sxlthosgh Germany. while yet q
s-friend," intrigued against our peace
and order. urged Japan and Mexico to
make war on N, and murdered our
msn, women and children, there are
those among us protesting loyalty and
Intelligence who practically say this 10
not our war and appear unable to real
Ire that the defeat Of the boche IL AZ
vital to us Americana an was the VIC
tory OF 1776.
Then we declared for. Independence !;
now we nght to maintain It.
II is not merely that we fight In
answer to indignity and material In
Jury done ns through attack on our
rights as a nation pnd on the lives
of our citiEens-not merely to uphold
our place among seif-respecting peo.
ples-that we are at war but literally
for our self preservation as a republic.
To muxxle this war-msd wild beast
we have taken up arms--that the
world shall be safe for the freemen Of
the world. 7
The world cannot rest In peace while
Germany holds the destiny of other
peoples In here blood dripping hands.
The world cannot 1.-Two In peace with,
q people thar commits, or permits her
sponeors to commit IN her name. the
foul acts Of treachery, Of vandalism,
Df beaflality. o. murder. that have
marked the, trail Of the German army
over Europe
One doctrine or PIE other must pre-
! vafi !: either the German brutal right Of
1nlght ~ the civiiised might OF right
oneSf the othsrs-tnu suecumb In this
: c0nnicf to tho death And should It
hbs,fhe German doctfine- then shall we
'3fall yundsr the domination OF q people
Hfhat have robbed and raped and looted
Isand burned and killed, that the
-kultur' Of military oiisarchy shall
live.
"A Prussisnisnh IL devoid Of honor.
truth, justice or mercy. az its own acts
J have proved. and its defeat Is neces-
cary nrst ktep for the peace of the
: world sand the freedom OF civilization.
6Eer the safety OF American institu-
tioisasit rssss be destroyed for the
safety OF Ametean freedom. yours and
mine and Of all Of N.
We are In the midst Of war. our war.
the war Of every freeman, OF every
Har and woman who. does not indorse
S$1wardly murderovs assault upon the
Yeah and. innocsnt brutal injustice
And Sptrociops acts and II we would
pr&saeyethe Btara and Stripes and all
xhs3 sb9fnd for'ws must night the Huns
&broad 1nd the pacidsts as home with
ssslI ear esrspsth
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-14

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prshensibie
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beings individuals ehssrfuiy
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searching
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dseds Judges
Judge And
firmly
would be impossible for ss
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Contributed KEMeLE MI. to NATIONAL
SECURITY LEAGUES Of
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
RETURNS TO ALASKA

Mr. George Jcrnigan, who arrived In Trcadwcll last Sunday from Kan sas City, Missouri. will accept a poe sition with Che office force at Tread well. Mir. Joruigan came across continent over the Grand Trunk Pa cida to Prince Rupert. where he con nectcd with steamer from there to Troadweu. Several snowslidos on Che railroad heightened out the trip, Co say nothing of narrow escapes to thc train loads of passengers. Once thc engine was carried or Che track by a slide and the engineer badly injured, and the passengers given a bad scare.
 Mr. Jcrnigan is the father of Earl Ierniron. who has been connected with the office force at Troadwcll for Che past several months and who was among the drafted boys who left for Fort William IT. Seward last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Jcrnigan spent the past winter here with her son. and as this is not Mir Jerni- auu's first trip to Alaska, they will not bc looked upon as newcomers.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
PRICE FAMILY TO DEPART

MT. and Mrs. Chas. D. Price and three chldrru Willis. Charlotte and Douglas. oltcr a residence of many years on Che Island. are leaving ou the Humboldt for Che outside where they expect Go locate for a time at least Mr.. Price. who loves Alaska. says bcwu try it out there and ii hc does not libc it hc win come back. This is bis first visit outside m twenty-five ycars Mir. Price has been head man of the sheet metal works at Trcadwccll for most of tho umc and is an excellent workman thoroughly competent in every way land Che company regret exceedingly Co lose such a good man.
 Mrs. Price has been an active Red Cross worker and win be greatly missed. as will thc children from Che school and by their school mates They win visit Mrs. Prices relative. at Coblc Oregon. while Mr. pric, looks around for a business and a new home.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
PATRIOT MIsJUDGED

When Willis Price. eldest child Of Mr. and Mrs Charles Price. created such roastcruation iu Che Trcodweu
 school by drawing carieaturc of Che tr.rcr and hanging it ucar Che Loyalty Pledge and Honor Roll of Che Junior R.I Cross. hc had his own exclamation of Che affair 10 was not intended as am act of disloyalty. a- was at Gr-t imagined by Che pu- nTs bout the drawing was hung up .u a spirit of mischief with thc idea that it would make an excellent target for shooting practice.
 As a matter of fact. Willis Is one of ,bc most patriotic and cuthusi- asuo workers n Che school. Ilo leads thc honor roll with 2S stars. which were accredited to him for running crrauda for thc Red Cross. purchas- ing thr.ns stamps and other nets Of IoyaItr u Che preparations for Che Inst Rcd Cross benefit hc was one ot Che few children who volunteered help and u Che past year he has not once failed Co make his appearance at thc Rcd Cross rooms Co oGcr his services n any way that he might Doe needed.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
DEAD OFFICIAL
 A TOUGH NUT
U. S. Commissioner Magill, Recently Killed at Kenai, Was in Bad
 Repute

According to advices received in Seward from Kenui, United States Commissioner l.. C. Magill, who shot and Killed Paddy Ryan recently, and was then shot and killed by Charles Coach, when resisting ar rest, was nearing the end of his rope as judicial administrator Of that region Magill is understood to have said, previous to the trog- edy. that he expected to be either removed or be killed. The Renal adyiccs are that the territorial and federal officials had many charges against Magill, an having been thoroughly sustained.
 After the shooting of Magill, his abode was searched and two loaded rifles and billy" made out of the butt end of am ax were found.
 Magill and Ryan were buried at Renal Magllrs funeral was set for a certain hour. but his friends buried him two hours before SO as to have no unnecessary demonstration. - Seward Gateway.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
ITALY DAY TO
 BE OBSERVED
May 24th to Be Celebrated as An- ycrsayy of Italy's Entrance
 Into World War

Territory of Alaska. Governors or fcc Juneau May n, 1918. To Che prcss
 ! have just received Che following tclcEram
 "For your information. May twcu- y.lour.h. anniversary of Itoly's cn- trance u war. win be celebrated trrouebout Che United States os Italy day. Everyone win be asked to vcara flower and write Co friends In Italy ou that day os sign of ap- preeatiou of what Italy has done w. win hold mass meeting iu New Tor. t1 express American friendship. The president Of Che United States has kindly consented Co act as patron of Che celebration. We hope that you win see your way clear to direct public attention Co Che celebration. Kindly wire fully any action taken.
 CHARLES E. HUGHES, "Urcsidcut Ialy-Amcrican Society," fG5 Broadway. New York"
 10 Is my wish that this request bc complied with as fully as possible md chat tbc day mentioned bo ob- errycI as far as possible
 THOMAS RIGGS. Jr. s
 Governor.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
FOR THE CITY OF DESTINY

The steamer Humboldt, which sails from this port Tuesday will carry away another of our old-timc residents who have been located here for many years. J. Jacobson, a Treadwel employee, who left here some weeks ago. is now located in Tacoma and is sending for his fam uv. at least for his wife and two children. as their son Elmer will re- main here for a time at least, as he has a good position at TrcadwelL The Jacobsons are an excellent fam- ily and will be missed from the conn munity in more ways than one. and Douglas will be the loser by their departure. they always having used their influence for the bettorment and upbuildlng of the town. The children will be much missed by their friends. The good wishes of the community will follow them to their new home.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
COUNTRY FAIR
 AT NATATORTUM
Big Red Cross Drive Starts Saturday Be on Hand With
 Your Money

In the second Red Cross drive which is designated to begin May 20, Naska's quota is $4O,OOO. and Dcuglas intends to raise more than her share during Red Cross week
 which will start on with a boom and
 roar on Saturday night at the In charge on the Island have ar- Nptatorium, where the committee ranged to hold a Country Fair.
 This affair will exceed the speed limit in an stunts that have been gl on on the Island It is scheduled To be breezy racy. thrilling and ex- citing, and everything in the line of sports both live and tame-will be introduced: from flying in air planes to fishing from an aqua-pura tank There will be music, dancing, games. lotteries and amusements for gay friyohty and staid sobrIety.
 A real fortune teller. Euphrates. who was forced to leave India on account of war conditions. arrived on the Jefferson and will await you in her Oriental web to reveal to you tho mysteries of the future.
 One of the novel features will be the Rural Store, which will handle every commodity on the market, from elastic sleeve bands to an electric limouslne; clerks in charge have been imported directly from farms in the Middle West, and are strictly reliable. Lotteries on beautiful oil paintings, scenes of Alaska, candy and thoroughbred hams Craised on above mentioned farms) will give an opportunity to win prizes to suit the individual taste.
 A variety of booths, stocked up with homemade candy, popcorn, lemonade and ice cream, with gay, vivacious, airy fairy girls in charge. will keep every ono interested and we'll fed.
 Those appointed in charge of the affair are NJ. J. O'Connor P. R. Bradley and NJ. s. Hudson. The committee is indebted for donations to Sidney s. Jacobs. representing the Union Meat Co. of Portland; Ben Delzcllc, of Juneau; Ed Andrews; Alaska Electric Light & Power Co.,. Juneau and Douglas Telephone Co. and various other firms. The local merchants have not been asked to donate. as they are expected to con tribute their surplus cash on the night of the big event.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
SECOND DRAFT
 GIVEN SENDOFF
Big Crowd Turns Out to Wave Fare well to Drafted Boys From
 Gastineau Channel

A scudoG for thc second batch of recruits was given Che boys at Ju-
 ucau ou Wednesday, almost dupli- eating thc ono given last week to Che first bunch. There was che same perfect duy, Che same sort Of a lecture which took place at Che Dream theatre at 8 o'clock in Che aftcruoon thc parade. che exercises ot Che Palace. including addresses by Governor Riggs and J. A. Hcllcn- thal. both of which were we'll re- eclvcI, as were thc songs by Che male quartet composed Of Monte Snow. ual Bishop. P. J. Dyer and C. E. Harlan. Rev J. T. Mcqueen, member of Che Juneau Home Guards. delivered tbc closing bcncdiction.
 After Che exercises Che boys marched down to Che boat followed by Che crowd. and promptly at 2 o'clock Che Peterson steamed out Of Che barbor with an on board. accom- pauiccd by fleet Of gus boats. one ol which had aboard Che Channel band. The whistles blew and the bells rang and friends waved fare well from Che docks. and altogether to was rousiug scudou showing that che people u Che Channel towns appreciate Che sacrifice that che boys are making.
 Following is list oJ thc names of tbc island boys who have left within Che past week for Fort Sew ard These were not an registered
 from here. but at one time were Island boys John Mccormick. Tom AIuclord. John pcue.asc. Lester James. Gust Olson. Bcm vauhoyicu- brock. John IT, Olson. b. T. McIuucs, A. J pgutimcn. L. J. HodghIua. Roy Nolan. James Hewitt w. O. Garn, Smtc Dceluo. Earl JcuiEln Fred Anderson. T. L. E. Nelson. IT, sd Hall Oscar Gmd'or. A. M Mula Dave Ba.mcr F. W. uumphrics Ru- dolph saryoI1 and Tom Guligau.
 CIaui pouglasc. Ralph GamoWa and Dcdcriak Mibkolscn reported to| exemption boards u Che States. and Bobt TrJycr. who was called witch  the rrt contingent. win leave for Fort Seward some time next week.
Douglas Island news., 1918-05-17
CLOSED SEASON ON HALBUT

Judge R. A. Gunnison. federal food administrator, sounds a warn ing that ports in Southeast Alaska must prepare cold storage plants Co supply thc world market with hali- but during Che period from Novcm- beer 10 to March 1, says the Juneau Dispatch.
 "It is my firm conviction that the International Fisheries Conference win report for closed season dur ing this period" said Judge Gun nison.
 This decision of the high joint commission will close an holihut banks Co commercial fishing during these months, and no fresh fish win be shipped to Che world markets, the fishing fleets will have to remain idle and tho halibut consumed during these months will have to come from tho cold storage reserves.