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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
or LAND
G. L. Hancock and wife,Alice Hancock

G. L. Hancock and wife Alice Hancock
VS.
Eddie Pope and wife, Margaret
Pope, Ike Pope, Matte Goodrich
and husband, Graham Goodrich,
J. M. Pope and wife, Bessie Pope
Blount Pope and wife, Sarah Pope,
Alice Pope, Paul Pope, Hattie
Battle and husband, Frank Battle.
Under and by virtue Of an order of
the Superior Court Of Halifax County,
made in the aboveentitled special pro-
after described, the original bids for
ceeding for a resale of the land herein
said land having been raised, the under
signed Commissioners will, on Saturday,
the 22nd Of June, 1913, at twelve
O CLOCK Noon, in front Of the store Of
Burroughs Pitman Wheeler Company in
the town Of Scotland Neck, n. c., offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash
the following described lots or parcels
Of and, lying being and situated in the
County Of Halifax and State Of North
Carolina, to wit:
First Tract: Beginning on the Public
Road leading from Dawsons to Hill
Cross Roads at a stake $50 feet from
the coner Of the old Whimore Land;
thence n. 40 degrees E. $50 feet along
said Road to the corner of said Whit
more Land ;thence n. degrees SO it.
thence N. so degrees w. BIT feet;
thence S. 2 degrees 80 feet w. 400 #
to said Road. the point Of beginning,
containing ten acres more or ess.
Second Tract: That tract Of land
know as the Whitmore or George Pope
lanl, bounded by the tract Of land above
described on the south, and adjoining
the lands Of G. J. Davenport, known as
the Higgs Land'', by Deep Creek, and
by the Public Road leading from Daw
son s to Hill Cross Roads, and contain
ing eight acres, more or less.
The two parcels Of land above des-
cribed will be sold separately.
Ashby w. Dunn,
S. A. Dunn,
Commissioners
5I23I3O to6I613
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When you wake up with backacbe
and dull misery in the kidney region it
generally means you have been eating
to much meat, says well-known
authority. Meat forms uric acid which
overWorks the kidneys in their effort
to filter it from the blood ard thew
come sort Of paralyzzed and lopgv
When your kidneys get sluggish and
cog YOU must relieve them, like YOU
relieve your bowels; removing all the
body's urinous> waste. else YOU have
backache sick headache dizzy sna1ls
your stomach sours, tongue is coated,
and when the weather is bad YOU have
rhematic twings. The urine is cloudy,
full Of sediment, channels often get
sore, water scalds and you are obliged
10 seek relief two OF three times dur
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
4 IWICE-TOLD TALE
One of Interest to Our Readers

One of Interest to Our Readers
Good news bears repeating and when
1t IS confirmed after \ long lapse Of
tie, even if we hesitate to believe -
at first haring, we feel secure in accent
ing its truth now. The FOLLOWING ex-
per1ence Of a Scotland Neck man ;S
confirmed after three years.
L. Wilkinson, blacksmith, Eigth and
Church sts., Scotland Neck, Saws: 1T
was bothered by my kidneys .nd had
lame and aching back. Doan's Kid
ney Pills, procured at Whitehead Co
Drug Store. regulated the action Of
my kidneys and relieved the lamee-
ness and soreness in my back,
GONE FOR GOOD
Over three years later, Mr. Wilkin-
son said: II have had no accession
tc use Doan s Kidney Pills for the past
TEX years. The cure they made for me
IA sheen al asting one.
Price soc, at all dealers. Don 4 sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan 3
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. vii.
k1nson had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfers.
Buffalo, N. Y.
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ing the night.

ing the night.
Either consult good, reliable phvsi.
can at once or get from your pharma-
clst about four ounces of Jad Salts:
take a tablespoonful in a class Of
water before breakfast for few DAYS
ana your kidneys will then act fine
Ihls famous salts is made from the
ACID OF grapes and lemon juice, com
blned with ithia, and has been nsea
tor generations to clean and stimulate
sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize
acids in hte urine SO it no lonoer ;r,;
tates thus ending bladder weakness
Jad Salts is life saver for regular
meat eaters It is inexpensive, cannot
1nJure and make a delightful. effer-
vescent htha-water drink.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

acids in the process of digestion and
assimilation tend to increase the aim.
lnatlon of poisons or toxic matter
from the blood, and sometimes this
elimination of toxins aids materially
in cure.
At times certain individuals suffer
some immediate digestive discomfort
after eating acid fruits. That, how
ever, is not due to any change of the
alkalinity of the blood.
The sort Of foods that actually tend
to diminish the a1kalinity of the blood
and Increase the acidity of the urine
are the heterogeneous or protein foods
lean meats, white of egg, sometime.
cheese Of fish.
So if you think "acid foods at all.
don't think Of the wholesome, health
full, blOo1-cleansing fruits and fresh
vegetables. Think of beef, mutton.
chicken, eggs and fish.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

surprise awaiting them, because after
just one application the gray hair van
ishes and your locks become luxuri.
antly dark and beautiful.
This is the age Of youth, gray-hair-
ed, unattractive folks aren't wanted
around, SO get busy with the Sage and
Sulphur tonight ard you IL be amazed
at your youthful appearance and the
real beauty and healthy condition of
your hair within a few days. Inquiry
at drug stores here shows that they all
sell lots Of "Wyeth 8 Sage and Sui
phur'' and the folks using it are en-
thusiastic. This preparation is a de-
lightful toilet requisite. It is not in
tended for the cure, mitigation or pre-
vention Of disease.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
GRAY, faded hair turned beautifully

Gray, faded hair turned beautifully
1ark and lustrous almost over night, is
reality, if you III take the trouble to
mix sage tea and sulphur, but what s
the use you get a large bottle of the
readyto-use tonic, called ''Wyeth s
Sage and Sulphur Compounds at drug
stores here. Millions Of bottles of
''Wyeth 81 are sold annually, says
well known druggist, because it dark
ems the hair so naturally and evenly
that no one can tell it has happened.
You just dampen a sponge or soft
bruch with Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur
and draw it through your hair, taking
one small strand at time. Those
whose hair is turning graz, becoming
faded, dry, scraggly and thin Lave a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
NOTICE

wish to announce to my friends
ana the voters OF Halifax County, that
Will be candidate in the coming
Democratic Primary to be held June
1st.' 1918 for the Office of Register
OF Deeds. [ want to thank my friends
for the loyal support given me in the
past and wish to say if I am nomina-
ted and elected will give the same
prompt attention to all matters of
business coming into the Office and the
same courtesy will be extended one and
ali as heretofore
Respectfully,
j. HUNTER NORMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
ABOUT RHEUMATISM

rheumatism causes more pains ana
suffering than any other disease far tha
reason that it is the most common az
all ills, and it is certainly gratifvinn
to sufferers to know that there j. >
remedy that will afford relief aad
make rest and sleep possible. II i
called Chamberlain s Eminent
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES

hereby announce myself a cand;-
date for the House Of Representatives
SUBJECT to the Democratic primary, to
be held on June the 1st 1918 for Hall
fax County.
j. H. DARDEN
This May 10 1913. Spring Hill. N. c.
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And Make Monev.Too

$3.50 to 81, 900 per month can he
dignif1ed business and
This wonderful self-contained -
mill is revolutionizing milling. ,rfoIler
splendid flour at better yield thu kes
previous milling experience can " r,
successfully. Small cost, small I'm on It
easy operation enables 1t to MAYER,
can sack your flour under our nat;onaoa
advertised brand "FLavo." onaily
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House sc Representatives
subject to the Democratic Primary. 10
be held on June LIST 1918 for Halifax
County.
F.. NJ. TAYLOR
Brinkleville, n. G.
This May 10th 1918.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

Our Service Deno,.
ment tnspects your nrns
ucts each montb f
and keeps you up "a
quality. Sizes of mill
from Is to 100 ba,rsi.
per day. You can stsv*
with the small size =
you have $4,000 to a..
vest. Sold on 80 dav.,
free trial.
Write for our est,,oc -
experiences Of successful
ers all over the United Stst
Anglo American Min Co.
olS;ez Trust. Bldg.
Oweusboro, Ky. t2ls,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
FOR A SPRAINED ANKLE

AS soon as possible after the injury
Is received get bottle Of Chamber
lain S Liniment and follow the plain
printed directions which accompany the
bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

FOUND-Automobile wheel can vrer,,
Fay for this ad and a small reward -
the boy. Apply at The Commonwealth,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31
[& HEALTH.HYGlENE |
us STATE eo4 sEs ad6HHazEzA||

90 sASs = % s9sss
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

no YOUR BIT. Help the c.,
IL eminent by saving the fre;o 10y.
on wheat and flour. Relieve tha SUI
roads Of this unnecessary coneestie rail-
establishing in your communi1v M ny
these wonderful American Midget NJ ="
vel Roller Flour Mills. "af-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-31

5 23l3O too Glib
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
BUILDING NEW HOSPITAL.

Chicago, Oct. 2s.-While the work
Of transforming Fort Sheridan into
a hospital for American soldiers
wounded in France continues rapidly.
construction OF another huge hospi-
tai for returning soldiers is under
consideration by a commission OF
army officers sent here by the secre-
at the haywood Speedway Course.
haywood park. a suburb Of Chicago,
which, 1t is declared, can readily be
rebuilt into q hospital.
Assistant Secretary Of War Crowell
has been asked to consider the plans
advanced. Final action will be taken
upon the army commissions report
With the approval Of the surgeon
general. construction already has has
workmen are busy. If accepted, the
hospital after its completion, will be
the largest in the United States, off,
cials said.
The main hospital building is on
the site Of the old speedway grand
stand, the steel Of which has been
utilized. It will have a capacity of
$500 beds and will be 2,040 by SO
feet in dimension. Construction will
be Of brick and stone. Contractors
say that half the hospital will be of
100-bed wards, fifty per CEN Of the
remainder of fifty-bed wards, and
the balance Of private rooms and
smaller wards.
Another building Is planned to
house a Kitchen, power house, laun-
dry and large receiving ward, the
the Illinois Central railroad. Arrange
ments providing for 1,260 nurses.
doctors, assistants and enlisted men
are under consideration.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
EITHER ''HER WORK
OR Do NOT
EAT, MOTTO
This One Of the Regulations
Printed by the Soviet
Congress.

Moscow, Aug. 21.-(Correspondence
Of The Associated Press.)-"He who
does not WORK does not eat" Is n
chief motto OF the Soviet republic en-
bodied in the constitution approved
by the Fifth ALL ussion Soviet con-
gress and just printed and put into
general circulation.
The right Of holding office and vot-
ing for officials is confined exclusive
ly to men and women over eighteen
obtaining their livelihood by pro-
ductive and publicly beneficial labor,
as well Is Nthose persons engaged IN
domestic economy which affords to
the former the possibility of produc-
tive labor. For example, workmen
and employees Of all categortes, engag-
ed in industry, trade agriculture, etc,
peasants and cossack farmers VINO DO
not engage hired labor for profit"
Soldiers Of the Soviet army and
navy and citizens who have been
,workmen or soldiers but are In
'capacitated are also permitted to en-
Joy franchise. Foreigners residing In
Russia who fall within h soviet's
definition Of workmen and soldiers are
also granted the ballot.
The right Of franchise is specifical-
ly denied to all persons, regardless OF
whether they fall within the category
Of workmen and soldiers, If they hire
labor for profit, live on unearned in
come. such as interest from capital or
income from property or enterprises:
Monks and clergymen are also denied
the rights Of franchise, together with
officials and agents of the former po-
lice, members of the former retgnipg
house. insane persons and convicts.
Absolute prevention Of the exploita.
ton Of n man by another is the
chief avowed purpose of the Soviet
constitution. Consequently it abol'
ishes all class distinctions, confiscates
all real estate. including that of the
church, nationalizes all woods, min.
erals, waterways and live stock anc
authorizes labor control of all indus
tries, such as mills, mines and rail
4 way for the purpose of "insuring the
authority Of the working people ovel
the exploiters." ,..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
United States
Casualty List
LATE o

The following casualties are reported
by the commanding general Of the
American expeditionary forces: died OF
wounds. So; died of disease, Is; wound-
termined. SO; wounded slightly. 1871;
Of aeroplane accident, 3. Total, 4o7.
Died Of Wounds Received In Action.
Corp. H. O. Ackerman. Oshkosh. Wis.
Corp Cor + < R /; Mueller Matsr,oo wis; Is.
Pvt. ]. Johnson, Butte, Mont. p
Pvt. S. F. Kuntz, Stevens Point, Wis.
Pvt. J.. r. Thompson, Princeton, Ia.
Died Of Disease.
Sgt. J. Higham, Leroy, MINI.
Pvt. c. P: Beck, Lake city. MINI
Pvt. ]. E. Carlson. Amery, Wis.
Pvt. Ewald N. Erickson. constante,
pvt. B. Fallon, Brainerd. MINI.
Pvt. NJ. J. Ford st. Paul, MINI.
Pvt. A. 7. Fransen' St; Ansgar' Va r.;
Pvt. n. II. Powers. Marinette. wis.
Pvt. J.. w. Thompson, F1oris. Ia.
Pvt. ]: p. voak. Worthington. MINI.
Wounded Severely.
Corp, G. M. Yohn, Beloit, Wis.
wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Sgt. F. M. Peterson, Ettrick. Wis:
Pvt. -. Armbruster. Iron River, wis.
Pvt. C. L.. Coon, Milton Junction, Wis.
Pvt. j.. H. Dewey, Des Moines. Ia.
Pvt. e. Kennedy, Doylestown,. Wis.
Pvt. A. L. Mattice, Ixonia, Wis.
Pvt. F. wandel, Milwaukee.
Pvt. r. E. Whiteman, Burlington. Ia.
Slightly, Wounded In Action.
Lieut.. w. c. Cooper, Radcliffe. Ia.
Wis.
Sgt. c. Bunker, Edkerton, Wis.
Corp. F. x. Conih, Green Bay. Wis.
Corp. H. l.. Engleson, Beloit. Wis.
Corp. E. Dallman, Neenah, Wis.
Pvt. g. c. Coles. Waupun, Wis.
Pvt. A. P. Ellefson, Racine, Wis.
Pvt. r. E. Jones, Columbus, Junction.
Iowa.
PVT. H. Mcdonald. Green Bay, Wis.
Pvt. w. 7. Reigle, Broadh lead, Wis.
Pvt. w. NJ. Caron. T~oma>awk, Wis.
Pvt. K. B! Burnette. Beloit. Wis.
Pvt. T. M. Crary, Hillsboro, Wis.
Pvt. w. J" Kennedy, Butte, Mont.
Pvt. J.. T.. Usika, Racine. Wis.
Pvt. M. Wiecki. Berlin, Wis.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
SOLDIERS LIKE FRENCH BREAD,

With the American Forces in
France, Sept. 2S.-A common sight
along the highways Of France where
American troops are in camp is to see
t Sread Am aspSlied t bra ths. ar fnslr tor wn the
darker bread baked by the French
peasants. The Americans say the
white bread is the finest in the world
but that they like the French bread
for "a change.
The French bread is baked in large
circular loaves and at times Ameri-
s.can soldiers MAJ be seen swinging
along the roadways on their way from
a village to their camp with the bread
hooked in their, arms and a little box
OF French cheese in their hands,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28

Pvt. Clarence W. Larson. Herman.
3. 70. Disd Of wound.
Sgt. Frank Brown. Glendive. Mont.
sBuEler Max A. Heimer. Milwaukee.
Busler Edward NJ. cowie, Sheldon. Ia.
1ug1sr Louis ~1lstxnsr, XambsrS, y. ,.
Bugler Curtis L. Davis. Melrose. Wis.
Busler VIM. II. Martin. Deer Lodge.
Died Of Disease.
Cook Alfred Ellie johnson, Blue Earth.
III. Roland ". Jones', Kramer, y. D.
Pvt. Lloyd E. Black. Bemis. s. D.
Pvt. Carl v. Johnson, Roslyn, s. d.
Pvt. Emil Larson, JeNil, Iowa.
Pvt. Osmund Osland. Buffalo Center,
Iowa
Pvt. Lloyd NJ. Smith. Knoxville. Iowa.
Wounded Severely in Action.
Sgt. John A. Majerowski, Milwaukee,
Corp. Herbert N. Freutel. Plymouth;
Corp. Royal l.. Richards. Lewistown,
Mont.
Corp. James Peter Peterson. Racine,
] Wis.
Pvt: VIM. S. Cotton. Butte, Mont.
Pvt. Henry G.. Holcen. orfordville.
Pvt. Ralph Broadway. wampum. Wis.
fVl. JOnn L.. hornatl6, OESeO, MINI.
Pvt. Harry Z. Oliver, New Virginia,
Iowa. "
Wounded (Dstrss Undstsrmined).
Sgt. Fred Galoff. Elmwood, Wis.
Sgt. Leslie ". Fuller, Portage, Wis.
Sgt. Harley j. Campbell, Minburn. Ia
Wis.
SGT: Lawrence Walter Neverdahl
Corp. Joseph S. Perszyk, Milwaukee
Corp. Robert Gritzmacher. wausau
Wis.
Corp: Frank M. Schuyler. Sturgeon
Bay, Wis.
Corp. Emil Carl Andres, schofeld
Wis.
Corp. Stacey P. Harris. Superior. wis
Corp. William Andrew L~eVandoski
Corp. Paul Mueller. Forestvi1le. Wis
Corp. Erwin A. Olson, Wausau, wis
Mechanic Neal E. Laport. Wausau
Pvt Jay Leonard Anderson. Boscobel
Wis.
PVT. Ralph Waldo Antrim Portage
Wis.
Pvt Carl M. Brennan. Superior View
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28

Addition. Duluth. MINI.
Pvt. Horace Manchester 1IIslsey. Nil,
wAukee, Wis. .
Pvt. Ernest II. Bengston. swea City.
Pyt. Eugene Carlson, Duluth. MINI.
\ kPvt. Roy Edwards. Brainerd. MINI.
GPvt. Frank Jolinski. Oconto Falls.
Pvt. John Kairis. Racine. wis.
Pvt. Harold Keller. Elmwood, Wis.
Pvt. Jacob Grant Longway. Black
Pvt. Stanley Sam Lubientzke. wau.
ETvt. Mode Herbert Mead. Deleneld.
PVT. Albert sandzak. Broadview, Mont.
Pvt. Stanley ]. Wastack. Princeton.
Wis,
|; Pvt. John A. Fox, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Va Pvt. George w. Miller. Rock Valley.
Iowa.
Pvt. Lawrence S. Molde, Rochester.
Pvt. Walter G. Parsley. Hornick, Iowa.
Pvt. Henry. j.: Schmidt, Jerers. MINI.
Pvt. Paul c. Roseman. Boscobel, Wis.
Pvt. Raymond Ticker, West Allis.
Wis.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
10000 AIRCRAFT WORKERS.

Detroit. Mich. Oct. 2s.-Detroit
has approximately 10000 workers in
the aircraft industry. helping to speed
up manufacture of, Liberty motors
and aeropianes. Hundreds of plants
are turning out parts of machines or
engines. One plant is making wings
only and the work is so standardized
that the parts can be assembled with
ease. $500 X
1t is interesting to note that among
these workers are thousands of musi-
clans of high talent. In view Of this
situation, plans approved by the gov
ernment are being put into effect for
the Organization Of a United States
government band of 800 to 500 pieces.
It will be the largest military band in
the country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
Wounded nisAsiy = Assasa.

wounded 1lasAt1y - ACiea.
Sgt Herbert Mwyn Pomeroy. Sparta.
Wis. ss%
,v Sst. cl.rsnesy Fottsr, oeon0n0vee
Pvt. wilbert 4. Mulnix. Cedar Falls,
Iowa.
PVT Matthew Francis Kseaarney. MI
PVT. Hartsen c. Mills, Springfield, 3.
Pvt. Harvey J. sieversins. Bellevue.
Iowa.
Pvt. Thomas Placzek. Milwaukee. Wis.
Pvt. BenjaminfNeH Miles Gienfora.
Wis.
Missing IN AyStioa.
Lieut.. Lester Harter, Keokuk. Iowa.
Mechanic Clarence Downer. Monroe.
Pvt. John c. Pressman. Orange City.
Iowa.
Pyt. Anastasy Blaskoske. Stevens
Pvt. Fred L. williams. Kewanne. wis.
Pvt. William Baldwin. Gillett. Wis.
Pvt: Ernest c. Hayes. Valley juno
/ Pvt. stanislaw stolarczyk. Milwaukee.
Wis. /,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28

wounded severely. 121: wounded, degree
undetermined, &4271; wounded slightly,
22s; missing in action. 80; prisoners. 2:
died Of aeroplane accident, 6. Total
$50.
The list includes:
Killed In Action.
Pvt. Charles Skweres. sos Magnolia
ST.. ST. Paul. MINI.
Pvt. John L. KAMA. Milwaukee. Wis.
Pvt. Frederick W. Wambsal, Golddeld,
Iowa.
Pvt. Gerhard H. sholz. 22o7 S. 18th
ave-. Minneapolis. MINI.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-28
Missing In Action.
Pvt. J. Kapczuk, Thorp, Wis.
Pvt. ]. Tackowiak, Milwaukee.
EARLY REPORT.

casualties are reported by the Com
handing General Of the American Ex-
~peditionary Forces: Killed in action,
So: died Of wounds. FL: died Of accident
and other causes. s: died Of disease, 90;
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
). ]. RALEIGH IS
 NOW IN SEATTLE

The Post Intelligencer of recent ate publishes an interview with J. J. taleigh, who recently left Ketchikan for Seattle and the east. The Post Intelligencer says:
 There will be no draft in Alaska this spring. Before I left the North it was announced that more than the quota of six hundred men required of the territory have volunteered for service" declares J. J. Raleigh, agent or the Grand Trunk Pacific railway md steamship lines at Ketchikan, who is a guest at the New Richmond. Scores of young men are coming out on every steamer to do their bit for Uncle Sam, and at the present rate of enlistment Alaska will be the one iraftless section of the country"
 Because of the fact that so many American steamers have been taken )ff the Alaska run for war duty, MT .aleigh declares his company expects do a record business this year. The irand Trunk steamers call at South eastern Alaska ports as far north as Skagway.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
Germans Are Using Gas Shells Freely Men
 Are Wounded Today
WITH THE AMERICAN AR

WITH THE AMERICAN AR MY IN FRANCE. Feb. 5.-The sector now occupied by the Am erican troops is northwest of Toul and about fourteen miles west of Nancy { facing one of the first class fortresses of the Ger mans. The latter are using gas shells freely the last few days. In today's battle, two men were slightly wounded.
 Last evening in about fifteen minutes of concentrated fire by the American artillery they sue ceeded in putting down the heavy barrage. and frustrating another raid that was evidently planned by the Germans. Our artillery demolished every part of the barrage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
ILLINOIS GIRL Wj1DS
 SOLDIER BY PHONE

PARIS Ill. Feb. Miss Sylvia R. Anderson of this city was married to Corporal Walter J. Blake, stationed at Camp Logan, Texas, more than 1,500 miles away, the ceremony being per formed by telephone. According to Justice Thomas J. Davis, who officiat- ed the ceremony is legal.
 By previous arrangement a long dis tance call was put in here and the groom, accompanied by a first lieu ten and the regimental chaplain, --sy r-d from Camp Logan.
 The marrying squire" asked the us- ual questions, and the groom at the other end of the wire answered ''yes" Turning to the bride in his office, the squire asked her the customary ques- tions, and pronounced the couple mar ried
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
BRITISHERS MUST HOP"
 TO ENTER THE ARMY

LONDON, Feb. 5.--If you hop 20 times on each foot without shwoing signs Of undue distress, the British army considers your health good en- ough for general service, according to a new book of instructions issued to the examining medical boards. The test recommended is as follows:
 The rate of the pulse is taken, and then the recruit is directed 10 hop 20 times on each foot raising the other foot nine inches. At the end of this performance, in health, there should be no noteworthy breathlessness, and no pallor or anxiety of expression. Two minutes later the pulse should be not more than five beats more frequent than it was before the exercise.