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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
TWO REGISTER
 ASCANDIDATES

But two names are registered in the office of the clerk of the court for the coming primary election. On the Republican ticket O. P. Gaustad has filed his declaration of candidat, for senator. The confirming names certifying his partyship are Andrew Nerland, Leroy Tozier, Edgar Wick ersham, Robert Lavery ,and H. T Ray.
 The only filing from the Democrat ic party is that of Peter Steil, who seeks the office of road superintend ont. His conf1rmers are A. Pruning, J. A. Mcintosh, H. W. Brown, A. G Hill and Julius Hoffman.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
SHIPBUILDERS
 LIST GROWING

As result of the four-minute talks that have been given by promi. nent men, the enrolment of men capable of doing work in the ship building industries is steadily grow ing.
 At the outset many thought that their registering amounted to an en- listment, but since it has been ex plained that they are in no wise ob. ligated, the list of names has been added to until the enrolment now numbers forty. Many men who are in the outlying districts have signi- fled their intention of adding their names to the list upon their arrival in town.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
GERMAN RAIDER
 REACHES HOME

BERLIN, Feb. 25.-Oficial-Th German auxiliary cruiser Wolf re- turned to its home port today after flfteen.month cruise. The vessel operated in the Atlantic. Pacific and Indian oceans. The kaiser telegraph cd a welcome to the commander of the German war vessel and con- ferred the order of Pour Le Merite upon all the officers of the ship. The crew gets a number of iron crosses for their services.
 The number of vessels sunk by the raider is a matter of guesswork. The British admiralty in a statement says that the Wolf sunk a steam whaler and two small schooners, all of them sailing from San Francisco
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
THE TRAGEDY OF A
 TWISTED TONGUE

THE TRAGEDY OF A
 TWISTED TONGUE (By Private "ZHACK BURREAUX".) My middle name Is Sammy, In the guardhouse you can slam me. With a bay'net you can ram me,
 If ever hope to lealn How to parlcz-vous and chatter n the Frenchmen's style of batter. When they open up and scatter
 Ongs and zhays at every turn! When I coppod black eyed sister. And puckered up and kissed her, Did she holler Cheese it, mister"?
 Nix! she gurgled "Ah, Monsieur! C'est tres bon!" and merci. beaucoup! Veree nice eet ees you do! Then she blubbered Beau" and "Jou.
 jou"
 In my ever patient ear. The Chow House keepers daughter Says that "eau" s the name ro,
 water, But no one ever caught her
 A-drinking any yet. Rouge ct blanc Is what they pour
 'em,
 Eau-de-vie Is set before 'em, While the patrons nasal quorum
 Wives France. the One Best Bet Folks are talking all around me; How their lingo does confound me! Nous and vous and votre hound me
 Every blasted step I take. Their language is a wonder. When I speak one word I blunder. So I step right out from under,
 For it ain't no use to fake. I'm pretty good at drillin'; AS a worker I am willin'; But when it comes to splllin'
 This avez-stuff, I'm' through! What I want Is information If I'm given a vacation For the Wars entire duration,
 Will I learn to "polly-voo"?
 (From ''The Spiker". published by the 18th Engineers. Railway, U. A., Somewhere in France.")
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
THE KAisER's PRAYER.

Gott, GOtt, dear Gott, attention please, Your bardner Vilhelm's here Und has word or two to say Indo your private ear; So durn away all udders now Und listen we'll to me. For vot I say concerns me much. Meinself und Shermany You know. dear Gott, vas your
 friendt, Und from mein hour of birth quietly let you ruie de Heffen Vile l rules OCT de earth; Und ven l toldt mein soldiers Of bygone battle days, I gladly split de glory Und gif you half de praise. In efery way I tried to prove Mein heart to you was true, Und only claimed mein honest share In great deeds vot ve do. You could not haf better friendt In sky. or land. or sea Dan Kaiser Wilhelm, number two, De Land of Shermany. So vot say. dear Gott. is dis. Dat ye should still be friendts. Und you should help to send my foes To meet deir better Gnds. If you, dear Gott, will dis me Go I'll nothing ask again. Und you und I will bardnars be For efermore Amen. But. listen, Gott, it must be quick Your help to me you send, Or else I haf to stop attack Und only play defend So four und twenty hours I gf To make de Allies run Und put me safe unto mein blace-- De middle of de Sun. If you do dis, I'll do my bart. I'll tell de world de fact, But if you don't, den must tink It is an hostile act Den var at vonce I will declare. Und in Mein anger rise Ind send mein Zepp'lin ships to wage A fight up in de skies. Dis ultimatum, now. dear Gott, Is von of many more; Mine mind is settled up to clear De whole world off de floor. Because you vas rein partner. Got An extra chance is giffen, So helb at yonce, or else Iu be De Emberor of Heffen.
 Exchange.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
EASTERN STAR
 KNITTING BEE

The lady members of Midnight Sun Chapter No. 6, Order of the Eastern Star, met at the residence of thu worthy matron, Mrs. J. J. Buckley, and made a convalescent cover that will be sent to the Red Cross at the front. The squares had previ- ously been made by the members of the order and were assembled at the gathering.
 A large number were present and an enjoyable afternoon spent. Deli cious refreshments were served by the hostess.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
TO LEAVE SOON
 FOR TOLOVANA

Among those going to the Tolo vana country during the coming week will be Miss Lillian Smith, who has accepted a position with the firm of Gibbs & McPherson. as bookkeeper.
 Miss Smith has for some time past been connected with the tele. phone company. and has a host Of friends who will wish her success in her new field of endeavor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
OFFENSIVE IS
 NO SURPRISE
(Assnciated Press'

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 25.- in his weekly review of the wa situation. Secretary Baker toda, states that the American war dc partment finds no cause for surpris in the recent renewal of the German offensive against the Russians. had been expected by the American military experts since the definit breaking of of peace negotiations 9 Brest Litovsk.
 The progress made by the Ge mans in this new offensive was for, seen several weeks ago by the mill tary experts, and the movement ca, ries no new menace to the allied cause. and is of great importanc' only as 1t impresses the people O the allied countries and heartens tn German people in the belief that ; German victory is again possible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
FRENCH ORPHAN
 PROVIDED FOR

The fund for the orphan children of France is gradually reaching a good figure. Yesterday there was received at The Citizen office enough to support child for year. This donation came from "A Friend" whose heart feels for those who are helpless. Teddy Brown also came in with his weekly donation. The standing Of the fund to date is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged ....s28615 A Friend 36.50 Teddy Brown ............... .75
 Total to date .$323.40
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
ATRoclTY OF
 HUNS IS MADE PUBLIC

GENDRINGEN. Netherlands, Feb. 9--A Dutch youth of l7. who waa released from a German jail after undergoing a years imprisonm for smuggling. returned to his ro'a- lives here the other day complote physical wreck He died of exhaua- ton two days later. He declared that during the whole term of his imprisonment he had been given no other food but cabbage and root tur. nips
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
NAMES MADE KNOWN
 OF PANAMA cULPRlTs

The names of the three soldier at Tanana, who were held for tho grand jury on the charge of bur glary, were made known yesterday They are Ray Carpenter, Golden Workman and Edgar Songer. The crime consisted of breaking into a government warehouse and takinr the carcass of a hog. which they disposed of tp one Tong. who is fin custody charged with receiving sto'- en goods. '. All will be brought to Fairbanks by Deputy Marshal J. c Wood. who is now on his way to the lower river.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
ED DAVIS ILL;
 lSIN HOSPITAL

Late Saturday afternoon Ed Davis. who has been acting as janitor at Eagle hall. was taken seriously ill and is now confined to a room at St. Joseph's hospital. MT. Davis ailment is not known at the present time. During his absence from his duties his place is being filled by MT. Alzina.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
BRITISH KNIGHT WEDS
 MATRON OF RED CROSS
ftesociatei prcss)

LONDON, Feb. 9.-One of the New York " ddings announced here is the marriage of a member of the house of commons, Sir William Barton, of Manchester, to nurse, Miss Olive Bryson. matron of the LlandudnO hospital for wounded soldiers. Nurses from the hospital formed the choir in the church and wounded soldiers made a guard of honor.
 Deputy Marshal Edgar Poppell re- turned to his home at Chatanika on yesterdays train.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
BRITISH LOSSES
 TXTREMELYLO LOW

LONDON, Feb. 26.-The official casualty lists for the last week just issued by the British war office show )nly 3,571 names. This include wounded, missing and dead British officers and men.
 This is the lowest figure of Brit ish losses for any one week in sev- eral months. It is explain d by tn comparative inactivity which ha prevailed along the British front during the same time. With tho Hxception of few isolated raids, there has been no infantry activity of any kind in the sectors held by the Britinh forces. and the artillery has not been as severe as in other sectors.
 Senator c. H. Hill, who has be- n securing deer for propagation on Alaska islands to the westward. rays that If the cold weather continues and no protection is afforded the animals they will be practically ex. terminated by next year. He has se- cured thirty-six deer this season.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

Mistress (engaging new maid)- You say the last family you worked for were German? Maid (apologeti- cally)-Yes'm. but they was sterilized when war broke out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
LOCATION OF FIRST
 HOOK SHOP DISCOVERED

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 9.-Feltre. g picturesque Italian town which ha fallen into German hands, claims t have the oldest pawnbroking busi ness in Italy, if not all Europe. Ac cording to the Cologne Volkszcitung. it was here that the blessed Bernardin of Faltre. di"ciple of St. Bcrnardn of Sicna, establi@hod in the fifteenth ntury the first loan office in aid of the poor of the town. Feltre wa destroyed in 1510. during the war be tween Emperor Maximilian I and tho Vanetians.
 OLIVES VISITED BY
 GALES AND DRIFTS
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

Andrew Swanson. of the Goodpas- ter, country. is in town on . busi- ness visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
FOR NENANA COUPLE

News has been received of the ar rival of a baby boy on February 18th for Mir. and Mrs. w.. J. Hub. bach at Nenana. MT. Hubbach is the chief accountant of the Alaskan Engineering commission at that place. Both mother and son are doing nicely.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
GALES AND DRIFTS

According to reports received from the creek towns. high gale is rag. ing at all places. From Olnes comes the report that the gale is the high est there has been in many sea sons, causing immense drifts to gath. CT. The road to the Tolovana Is said to be completely driftel over and closed to trafic.
 BABY BOY ARRIVES
 FOR NENANA COUPLE
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

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Cattle Sale.

Il
We will sell at Public Auction
at Alex. Chadwell's farm three
miles west Of Norwood. 2 miles
east Of Macomb, 1 mile south Of
railroad trestle, on TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 1st. commencing at
1000 o'clock q. m.
Forty-two head of cattle: Is
cows, 10 giving milk, 2 with
calves bs side, 8 will be fresh
soon; all big red cows, all bred;
q yearhngs, II steers, 4 heifers,
all large, good colors and good
shape;7 calves good size and
colors. l 2 year old heifer weight
$50 pounds, will be fresh in
spring.
TERMS: Cash, or 9 months
credit will be given on bankable
notes bearing . per cent interest
from date Of sale, s per cent dis
count for cash. No stock to bs
removed until terms of sale are
compiled with.
/ CHAS. & ALEX. CHADWELL
Col. Roy Dennis, Auctioneer
Chas. Chadwell, Clerk.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

Thomas L. Rubey of Lebanon; Congressman from
the 10Th District of Missouri is of the abest as
we'll as one of the most popular members OF the Mis-
souri, delegation He was at time Lieutenant Gov.
ernor of Missouri, and is of our hardest work
ing Congressman found aborng for what he
honestly and conscientiously believes TO be the best
interests his entire constituency being the author
of much important legislation touching the farming
interests. He stands squarely behind President Will
son in his war program, and was nominated without
opposition to succeed himself for another term.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26
The Fair Is On

Mansfield's Seventh Annual
Agricultural 4 Stock Show O.
pened yesterday and continues
the remainder of the week. We
80 TO press too earlyto give a re-
port this week.
Come and have good time.
The Dorothy Reeves Co, al.
ways popular here,is giving first
class plays to good audiences.
On account of the rain yester
day, the time for entering ,ex
hibits was extended until today.
A. G. Ragsdale, under the aus.
pices of the extension service OF
|the College of Agriculture OF
Columbia, will speak here Satur,
day.
DR.. G. B. Miller of Springfield
will speak here tomorrow, being
sent under the auspices of the
Missouri Council of Defense. He
is one of the states most popu-
lar speakers and will deliver an
excellent and inspiring address.
A military band of 40 pieces,
composed of members of the
Alabama troops in Camp Grant,
Ill, passed through here Tues.
day, playing while passing
through. The Springfield Re
publican says this band will play
at Mansfield Saturday.
/. The Nugget Theatre. is show
ing motion pictures every day.
the Dorothy Reeves company is
with US again and a large variety
of concessions. l. s. Atkins has
a bran new carry.us all on the
grounds. Montrose & Hamilton
give free performances daily,
at 3 and Z p. m.
The National War Garden Com
mission Of Washington, DC, are
again authorizing our fair to a.
ward their National Capitol Prize
Certificate, won last year by
Mrs.H E. Newton, in the canned
vegetable class. With the certif.
icate they give q book half filled
with Thrift Stamps. They also
request a photograph of theprize
winner for use in their nation.
wide campaign,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26
Obituary

FRANK JdChSOl, vIie SeCOAu SUI
G. j. Jackson and wife, passed
away at the home of his parents,
Saturday. Sept 21, at Z O'Clock
a. M, death resulting from ap
pendictis. Frank will be greatly
missed by the young people as
we'll as by father, mother, and
5 brothers. The death angel
came just as Frank was in the
bloom Of life, he being IL years,
4 months and Is days old, But
the Lord was calling his jewels
home. His was a. beautiful life
and noble character, and his
personality made friends of all
who had the Privilege Of his &C.
quaintance.
Funeral services were held at
the Pleasant Grove Church, Sun
day, September %, at II o'clock
a. M, conducted by Revs. Sher.
man Griffith and G. Chadwell.
Music was rendered by Mr.. Ivy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore and daugh
ter, Carrie, assisted by Miss
zada Light. Tre singing was
beautiful, and the songs were
very appropriate for the occay
sion, and will be remembered
for some time how lovely the
the choir sang Franks favorite,
which was: THE Sun is Shin.
ing just Beyond the Cloud. 4"
The church was decorated very
pretty with a host of flowers.
The family and relatives wish
to thank the kind neighbors for
the beautiful flowers which we're
used for decorating the church,
also the casket.
He was laid to rest in the fam.
lily cemetery near his grannd.
fathers, about 3 miles north of
Norwood.
Some may think he is forgot.
ten, and the wound has long
been healed, but they do not
know the sorrow sying in our
hearts concealed. He suffered
much; he murmered not. l
watched him day by day, until
at last. with broken hearts, |
saw him pass away. Oft we
think of you, dear Frank, and
our hearts are sad with pain;
Oh! this world would be much
brighter could we have you here
again. We miss you in the
morning; we miss you, too, at
night; the days are long without
you, and nothing seems just
fright. Let's not think of Frank
dead, nor that we are left alone;
Let's only think that he has
gone to be with God around the
Great White Throne. G.
Word has been received here
OF the death at ChilIicothe,s Ohio,
of s. Q. White, a member of the
Mansfield /. 90. F. lodge.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

G. H. Baltzell, former superin
tendent of this division Of the
Frisco, but now located at Ft.
Smith, Ark, passed through
here this week enroute to and
from Thayer. He has become
quite prominent in railroad cir.
cles.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

Rev, n. G. Ferguson, who held
Free Will Baptist meetings here
last week, has been holding
meetings at Wolf Creek this
week, going to his home at Man.
qua today There were four pro.
fessions here and three at Wolf
Creek, two being baptized at the
latter place.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

Lieut.. RIB. Young became lost
in his flight-from Springfield to
Memphis Monday. He alighted
at West Plains and later followed
the Current River line of the
Frisco instead of the main line,
finally alighting and calling for a
compass to find his way.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

In every home where there are
children there should be a bottle
of WHITES CREAM VERMI.
FUGE 1t destroys worms and
acts as a tonic in the debilitated
system. Price SOC per bottle,
Sold by all dealers in medicine
ADV.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

The w. G. T. U. convention
was held at the Mansfield Bap
tist church last week.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-09-26

When you have Backache the
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ders for the liver, kidneys and
bladder. A trial SOC bottle will
convince you, Get it at the drug
store. adv.