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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
AMERICAN SPIRIT
RELIED ON TO WIN.

In the light OF succeeding events II
Is Interesting 20 recall the confidence
with which the United States Food
Administrator viewed the gloomy out
Took IN July OF 1917, when this coun-
Try had been In the war for less than
four months and the Germans were
steadily sending the western front
nearer and nearer TO Paris.
Even though the situation In Eu-
rope may be gloomy today" he do
clare1 IN public statement, mo
American. who has knowledge OF tho
results already obtained In every a.
rection need have one atom OF feas
that democracy win not defcp< itself
IN these United States"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
Write to the Soldier Boys.

An appeal to the people Of the coun-
try to make concentrated effort to
"break down the barrier created by 81
600 miles of ocean" between American
troops and their homeland by writing
"letters full of the home flavor" is made
jointly by the war Department com
mission on training camp activities and
Secretary of War Baker.
"Since our soldiers cannot come hc!ne
at once, it is for us more than ever to
carry the thought of home to Cur
soldier. We must by our letters, car
rying messages of interest and sym
pathy, bring him back into the family
circle and hold him there unwavcring-
ly" says statement issued on behalf of
Raymond B. Fosdick, chairman Of the
commission, who went to France on the
United States Steamship George Wash
ington.
Secretary Baker, in a letter to Mr
Fosdick, declared the postponement OF
the home coming of soldiers would
often be uppermost in their minds, and
that perhaps now more than at any
other time these soldiers needed to be
inspired and strengthened.
81 believe that among all the in
fuences which may be focused upon
this object" Secretary Baker wrote;
"the strongest and most far-reaching is
that which emanates from home letters,
and therefore urge the fathers
mothers, wives and sisters OF our
soldiers overseas to express themselves
earnestly in their letters as their share
in seeing that the high standards which
America represents, both here and
abroad shall be constantly upheld"
q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
He Wanted To Play Safe.

Lieutenant Saunders Roberts, an hon
or graduate Of the Charlottesville High
School, writes from France to a friend
in this city,:
"In addition to other duties am the
Judge advocate of the court-martial
here, and have to prosecute the viola
tors of rules. Today a negro was
brought before me. When | told him
to swear that he would tell the truth
TO the question asked him, he said,
No, sir, boss, | don't know what you'se
gwine to ak me- Well, it broke UP
court for few minutes and had to
leave the room to keep from busting
He was charged with stealing a watch
Charlottesville Progress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

"Even the field-hospital close up to
the fring-line in France finds time for
an occasional laugh" writes Malcolm
Adams, of the Red Cross.
A party Of wounded marines were
being taken to a base hospital on a
much over-crowded motor-truck. The
nurse accompanying them became
anxious about their wounds.
"a hope am not hurting any OF you," )"
she said.
'You're hurting me lot" replied ore
OF the soldiers
"But | am nowhere near you," ex'
claimed the nurse Indignantly.
"Thats what's hurting me-" was the
calm reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
Good Morning!

Good morning, Brother Sunshine;
Good morning, Sister Song,
beg your humble pardon
II you've waited long,
| thought heard you rapping;
To shut you out were sin,
My heart is standing open;
Won't you walk right tin?
Good morning, Brother Gladness;
Good morning, Sister Smile,
They told me you were coming,
So waited on while,
Pm lonesome here without you;
A weary while it's been;
My heart is standing open;
Won't you walk right in?
Good morning, Brother Kindness;
Good morning. Sister Cheer,
Iheard you were out calling,
So waited for you here.
Some way, | keep forgetting
| have to toll and spin
When you are my companion;
Won't you walk right in?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

English courts have many queer cases
TO decide. Not long ago Tilted lover
brought suit against his former sweetheart
10 recover the engagement ring he had
given her. After due presentation OF the
two sides of the case by learned counseI,
and full citation of principles. the court
established il as part Of the common
law that the ring is given only on con-
dilions that, if not fulfilled, make il neces-
sary 10 return il. The ring is now ready
for the next candidate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
Uncle Sans Great Guns.

Ordnance department during the war
has brought cannon makers to the point
where the 24-inch rifle is easily prac-
ticable. Major General F. w. Coe
chief of Coast Artillery, said in his
annual report. The nominal range Of
a gun of this size would be 40 miles
the report says, but "longer ranges
for special types are possible if de-
sired" The limit has not yet been ap-
preached in the size OF tractor-drawn
artillery, declares General Coe, init
mating that successor to the German
"Big Bertha" is to be expected. "In
the case of harbor defenses," the re-
port declares, 'the existing armament
lacks in power when judged by latest
standards. In order to provide for the
unhampered movements of our own
fleets in leaving important harbors il
will undoubtedly be necessary in many
cases to supplement the existing de-
fenses with the slightest power, largest
caliber guns, placed as far to the front
as possible. Recourse will consequent
ly be had TO fixed emplacements."
An 8-inch gun, self-propelling on its
caterpillar track and prototype OF
fleet of similar monsters that was being
constructed for the American Army
when hostilities ceased, was demon
strated at Washington before Assist
ant Secretary of War Crowell. Major
General Snow, chief Of artillery. and
a large number OF American officers
and engineers. Gun and machine alike
had successfully passed the firing tests
at the ordnance proving grounds. The
tractor-gun drove its $1,000 pounds oi
bulk up a 45-degree ravine wall
developed speed Of four miles an hour
on a level surface and demolished q
large tree with the same ruthlessness
that its war brother, the tank, showed
in action in France.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

The American Red Cross is TO receive
ab ut 81 ,OO0.0 600 from the estate OF the
late James A. Scymser, a New YORK
banker. This is the largest bequesi that
has ever been made to the organization.
Under the will Of Mr.. Scrymser. who
dieo last April, the Red Cross IS made
the residuary Iegatee OF one-hslf OF his
estate, the total value Of which is more
than g OO0, 600. Mr.. Scbymser's widow
is TO have the use Of the estate during
her lifetime.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

Maggie had new baby brother,
which everybody agreed was such a
baby as had never been seen before.
One day the baby was being weighed,
and Maggie asked what that was for.
~Oh," said her father, @Uncle Gorge
has taken a great fancy to baby, and he's
offered to buy him for shillin an
ounce"
Maggie looked startled. you're not
going to sell him, are you, daddy?
"Oi course not, precious answered
daddy, proud to see his little girl loved
her brother so.
"No. Keep him till he gets bit
bigger" the child went on; "he1l fetch
more money then"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
LOYALTY IN LITTLE
THINGS LAST PROOF
OF PATRIOTISM

Americans without murmuring cut
their sugar allowance from four
pounds n month to three and then -
long as need be TO two pounds for lox'
altys sake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

Where 50 al the one-cent pieces Ro3
Ia tre fiscal year 1913 the government
coined 445J00.0OO OF them 10 the grow
isg demzpd--nrore fban ever before In :
single year. Ia The past six years u has
minie6 q billion. or almost Ten apiece ios
everyone ia fhe United States. Ia al.
Stree i7gS, The government has coined
g.453 0O0oo0, almost a Third OF which has
dlsappeared-someshere Does anyone
hoard peaHies2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
Food VIII Win the World.

America earned the gratitude OF d.
He'd nations during wsr by sharing
food. America under peace may win
the worlds good will by saving 70
Ehare.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

A little girl was invited to a friends
house for dinner and before leaving her
mother warned her to say "please,'
thank you," and "no, thank you.
When the little girl returned she was
asked il she said please and thank you
and she said yes. Then her mother ask
ed: Did you sayino, thank you, when
they passed you something you didn't
want2"
"No, mother, didn't. because they
didn't pass anything | didn't want
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

Tonmy-'Ow far islit TO camp, mate.
Native-About foiye moiIes as the
crow flies.
TommY-Well, 'ow tar is il supposing
fhe crow as to walk and carry bloomin'
Et bag.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

DEMOCRACY We. AUTocRAcY.

:, There is no royal road 10 I
? food conservation. We cnn only I
|, accomplish this by the voluntary I
= action OF OR whole people. each 4
4. element In proportion TO III I
:, aeeds. II IN matter Of equality 4
Z Of burden"
, The truth Of this statement I
r made By the United States Food 1
+ Administrator soon after we en-
1. tered the war, has been borns J
out By the history Of our ex-
ports Autocratic food control
IN the lands OF our enemies has !
broken down, while democratic !
food sharing has maintained the
health and strength Of this coun-
try and Of the Ailiea
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
w. LURIA,

For any pain, burn, scaid Or r, Sruise IS,
apply DIR. Thomas Eclectic Oit~-uht
household remedy. Two sizes oo' an0
60 c at all drug stores. "a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

The important end of ga perfect day
is the first one. Begin II right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

Old Ben was one Of those good heart
ed old darkies who always wore smile,
so when met him yesterday and watch
ed his bent form and anxious face lfear-
ed the worst for his soldier son.
Morning, Uncle Ben! What news
from your boy2"
"Oh, turrible bad, sub! JUS had a
lettah from him; l'se lost him. He don
know where he is, and | dom know
where he is; he's suah lost. Heah's his
lettah, sub. He says Pm somewhar in
Framps'l"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

81 wouldn't drink out Of thli cI' 81 ]
were you." said the little boy al The
pump. THAI is Bessie's cup and she
has been drinking out Of il"
"Oh," said the gay young mar from the
city as he drained the cup, 81 don't
mind feel honoted 10 drink cut OF
Bessie's cup. VINO is Bessis-youf SIS
ter2"
"No: nv dog"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

Mysister also vouches for the Prescription
lust as enthusiastically as do"
Mrs, D. L; Parton, 6e7 Monument ~,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
Unioue BOYS Club.

The Olinger Highlanders is a Den
yer organization, especially for boya
between the ages OF nine and twelve
and aims to solve the problems OF boy
life. with a purpose of fitting them TO
meet the future demands. morally
spiritually and physically. Wsen g
bow is taken into the organization ht
is asked to sign this pledge:
will be a better boy.
will be truthful.
will obey my parents.
will be a gentleman.
Twill be courteous to all
will learn how to earn,
will study how 20 save.
| will be in church or Sunday sehoo.
every Sunday.
I will do all things that I ON askee
to do promptly and In a cheerful MAO
ner.
will try to start something and
finish something every tay.
All of these things will make re Q
better son and eventually a better cih-
zen and business man.
The organization has divided the city
into fifteen sections with several lead
ers for each. Every ten boys form z
club OF their own with their own lead
ers, but there is one general head
quarters to which the boys arc request
ed to report at regular tines
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
los b. B.VANMErRE, President. los n Tpmrr caber
SNYDER, Vce-Presdent f. F. Bill MyER Assist Cashier
The. Farmers Bank of ShepherdstoWn.

SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA
THE FULLEST MEASURE OF SATISFACTORY SERVICE is
assured all depostors and patrons bank which invariably
heres to the principle OF extending the courteous efficient
ton the smallest well the largest patron commercial bank
exists Tor the 6enet OF the business community part
it, come here for good service.
Your patronage solicited Open checking account with us or
you have idle funds,
We pay per cent Interest on Time Deposits.
DIRECTORS:
E H. Renhat, 6. W. Hoffman,
M. r /
NJ H. Crawford, W. Harry Staey N. 7. Snyder,
JOS b. VanNete K M. Williams
Geo. t. Turner R. L. VanMetre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

si.so gets the Register a year. !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19

DanriHe, Va.
" DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription Is a
wonderful tonic for
expectant mothers.
My own experience
with it has proved to
me that it not only
keeps the mother in
o healthy, happy con-
dition but it also
helps wonderfully in
preventing suffering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-19
HARRISON SCHLEY,
General Insurance.
Office in JeffersonSecurity Bank Building
Shepherdstown. w. Va.

We want to buy all kinds OF
FURS, HIDES, PELTS, etc, Il in n
Guiding muskrat, 'possum and other 1s,
skins. Highest prices paid IN casn;
We are in the market Tor all
kinds of Old Metal, Old K9GpeI,
Rags, Old Paper, Bones, and Junk
of every sort, for which we pay 'ns Is
highest market price in cash; cash ,,,a II
you have anything to sell, Sena Ine
word and | will come and buy II.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-09

tho land Resides, the frost OF inc
North has II bitter tongue. anu Tue ""
der women OF the South. 10 s'hs''
their checks from It's biting careaS'''
were prone Ia the use OF the '"l' ~
masks. With faces Obscurcd ana DOC"
les LOST in squirrel skin PnrkhS'
mother and daughter. meeting on uhl'
would pass MS strangers
In this way Thanksgiving h'El'
drew near. At Irregular intervals
BEETLES sent word down from Ht'hl'
river regarding the welfare or young
Cal. The time OF their return WIS "i'
preaching. More than once cASu"i
caller, hearing dance music anu NV
rhythmic pulse OF feet, entered ""'S
10 find Harrington ScrapinE away anu
tho other two beating time or hrEuihE
noiSiIy over Il moOtcd step. Mad'
line was never in evidence, haNI"T
prrciptatcly He'd TO tn" inner r""l"'
ON one of these nights Cal 'al-
braith dropped in. Encouraging news
had lust come down from stuart NV
er. and Madeline had surpassed her
self-not in walk alone, and carriage
and grace, hut in wOmanly r"EuiSh-
ness. They had INDUCED In sharp re-
partec, and she had defended herself
brilliantly; and then. yielding TO the
intOxicatiOn of the moment, ana OF
her own power, she had bulIied, ana
mastered, and Wheedked, and patron
lied them with most astonishing sue
cess. And inStinctively, involuntarily'
they had bowed, not to her beauty
her wisdom, her wit, but to that indie
Unable something in woman to when
man yields yet cannot name. Inc
room was dizzy with sheer delight as
she and Prince whirlcd through the
last dance of the evening. Harrington
was throwing in uncomfortable flour
isheS, While Malcmute Kid, utterly
abandoned, had seized the broom and
was executing mad gyrations on his
own account.
At this instant the door shook with
| a heavy rap-rap and their quick CLAM
ces noted the lifting Of the latch. Hut
they had survived similar situations
/ before. Harrington never broke 4
note. Madeline shot through the wait
ing door to the inner room. The
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-09

Madeline raised n foot and regarded
". In previous winters, both at Circle
CITY and Forty Mile. she had danced
many Il night away with similar foot
gear, and there had been nothing the
matter. But nOw-well, if there was
ANYTHING wrong it was for Malemute
Kid to know, not her.
But Malemute Kid did know, and he
had a good eye for measures; so he
put on his cap and mittens and went
down the hill to pay Mrs. EppingWell
call. Her husband, Glove Eppng-
well, was prominent in the community
as one Of the great government Off
ciaIs. The kid had noted her slen-
der little foot one night, at the gov
errors ball. And as he also knew her
to be as sensible as she was pretty,
it was no task to ask of her certain
small favor.
On his return, Madeline withdrew
for q moment to the inner room. When
she reappeared Prince was startled.
DN JONc. SuSpSN' -
thought 1t! The little witch! why
my sister,
ais an English girl" interrupted
Malemute Kid, with an English foot.
This girl comes of a small-fOoted race.
Moccasins just broadened her feet
healthily, while she did not misshape
them by running with the dogs in her
childhood"
Madeline was the wife of king, a
king whose yellow treasure could buy
outright q score of fashions puppets;
vet in all her life her feet had known
no gear save reclaimed moOsehide.
At first she looked in awe at the tiny
white satin slippers; but she quickly
understood the admiration which
shone, manlike, in the eyes OF the
men.
SO the training went on. Every day
Malemute Kid led the girl out on long
walks devoted TO the correction of her
carriage ana the shortening Of her
stride. There was little likelihood 81
her identity being discovered, for Cal
Galbraith and the rest of the Old-tim
crs were like lost children among the
many strangers who had rushed into
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-09

the following night. as was also Lucky
Jack Harrington and his violin. That
same night, BEETLES, who owed great
debt to Malemute Kid, harnessed up
Cal Galbr2ith's dogs, dashed Cal Cal
braith, junior, to the sled, and slipped
away In the dark for Stuart river.
$50; one-two-three, One-twO-
three. Now reverse! No, mol Start
up again, Jack. See-this way"
Prince executed the movement as one
should who has led the cotillion.
Now; one-two-three, one-tw0-
three. Reversed All! that's better.
Try it again. say, you know, you
mustn't look at your feet. Onc-tWo
three, One-twO-three. Shorter
steps. You are not hanging to the
see-pole just now. Try it over.
There! that's the way. One-tw0-
three, Onc-tWo-three."
Round and round went Prince and
Madeline in an interminabie waltz.
The table and stools had been showed
over against the wall TO increase the
room. Malcmute Kid sat on the bunk,
chin to knees, greatly interested. Jack
Harrington sat beside him, scrapins
away on his violin and following the
dancers.
1t was unique situation, the under
taking of these three men with the
woman. The most pathetic part, per-
which they went about it. No ath-
lete was ever trained more rigidly
for q coming contest, nor wolf dog
for the harness, than was she. But
they had good material, for Madeline,
unlike most women of her race, in her
childhood had escaped the carrying Of
heavy burdens and the toll Of the trail.
BESIDES, she was clean-Iimhed, will
lowy creature, possessed of much
grace which had not hitherto been
realized. 1t was this grace which the
men strove TO bring out and knock
into shape.
At the next intcrmiSSion Prince dis
covered new predicament.
II say, Kid" he said. we're wrong,
all wrong. She can't learn in moe
raSins. Put her feet into slippers, and
then on to that waXed tloOr-pheW. :"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-09

broom went hurting under the bunk,
and by the time Cal Galhraith and
Louis Savoy got their heads III, Male
mute Kid and Prince were in each
others arms, wildly schotti>ching
down the room.
AS rule, Indian women do not
make Il practice Of faintnG on provo
cation, but Madeline came as near to
it as she ever had in her life. For
an hour she crOuchod on the floor. lis
tening to the heavy voices Of the men
rumbIing up and down in mimic thun-
der. Like familiar chords Of child
hood melodies, every intonation, every
trick of her husbands voice. swept
in upon her, fluttcrng her heart and
weakening her knees till she lay half
fainting against the door. 1t was well
she could neither see nor hear when
he took his departure.
"When do you expect to 60 back to
Circle City?" Malemute Kid asked sim
ply.
Haven't thought much about IT,"
he replied. Don't think till after the
ice breaks"
"And Madeline?"
He flushed at the question. and
there was a quick drOop to his eyes
Malemute Kid could have dpSpised
him for that, had he known men less
Il guess she's all right" the Circle
City king answered hastily, and in an
apologize manner. tom Dixon got
charge Of my interests, you know, and
he sees to it that she has everything
she wants."
Malemute Kid laid hand upon his
arm. and hushed him suddenly. They
had stepped without. Overhead. the
aurora, a gorgeous wanton, Haunted
miracles Of color; beneath lay the
sleeping town. Far below. a solitary
dog gave tongue. The king again be-
gan to speak. but the Kid pressed his
hand for silence. The sound multi
Piled. Dog after dog took up the
strain till tie full-throated chorus
Swayed the night.
Cal Gaibraith shivered slightly rs
it died away in half-caught sobs. The
Kid read his thoughts openly, anG war.-
lrred back with him through all the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-09
VIM,

Anna Camp
everv ltiI e.
No"tn a. : p. m,
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-03-14
MRS. BAILEY GALLOWAY DEAD

MIS- Minnie Bailey Galloway died al
ner le nome In White Bird, March 9th
1913 after an illness extending over
several weeks, at the age of 46 wears
Deceased is survived by two sons
ana two daughters; Joseph W. Bailey
VINO at present is in the service of the
U. ). at Honolulu; j. Herman Bailey
also In the service Of his country. sta.
uoned at Glenburnie, Md; Mrs
blanche Swartz and Miss Jean Bailey
poth now located at Kellogg, Idaho.
Deceased was born March %, 1872
near Harrison, Arkansas. In 1890 she
was welded to Mr.. j. w. Bailey, and
10 this union were born the four chill
aren named above. The husband dice
May 10, 1906. Two years later Mrs
Bailey was united in marriage to T. B
Galloway at White Bird, where she
has since resided.
Funeral services were held at ths
Methodist church, Rev. Tabor. officiat
ing. A j. Maugg, of Grangeville
directed the funeral.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-03-14

to forward to Camp Lewis March 29
Il total of 246 men under the recent
draft order issued by the war depart
ment to make up the 5000 more men
ordered from the nation into canton.
mentS.
Adjutant General G. s. Moody to
night issued to the various county eX-
emption boards the quota Of these men
AS apportioned among the counties
Idaho county is required to furnish six
men as the county's quota.
In the wire instructions to Adjutant
General Moody, General Crowder says
The situation arising from the
scarcity of farm labor demands that
the call to the colors of men actively
completely and assiduously engaged In
the planting or cultivation of crop
but who are in class l and within the
new quota, should be deferred until
the end Of the new quota. Please in
Struct your local boards, therefore
that the president directs that in fill
ing this emergency call they shall
pass the order numbers Of such mer
and defer their call for the present"