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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

have been well above the $4O,OOO quota, and it may possibly reach twice that amount.
 While the amount subscribed by this town and division is not as large as would have been obtained had the drive not followed so closely upon the Liberty Loan campaign, there is no cause for any dissatisfaction with what was done. Every town and community in the district came forward with more than was expected of them, and the honor and credit due for the excellent record is equally di- vided among all.
 Nationally the drive was an unqualified success. Preliminary reports indicate that the $lOO,OOOOOO goal was greatly exceeded. The country has again shown its war spirit and its recognition of the important service being performed by the American Red Cross soci- ety. Every dollar of the fund raised will go to worthy purpose. It will be devoted strictly to the welfare of our soldiers, pro- viding for the sick and wounded and for the development of new methods to add to the chances of recovery by the badly wounded. Each contributor to the Red Cross fund has a right to rejoice in the wonderful achieve ments of the Red Cross, which have only been possible through the contributions of the American public And Alaskas place in the list of contributors is matter for pride to every Alaskan.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
BURY POLITICS

The country is weary of politics. It is tired of politicians taking up the time of con gross with lengthy partisan speeches and end less criticisms which are neither helpful nor constructive. What the people of the United States want is for their representatives to conduct the business of the nation, which just now is winning the war, without regard for party lines or glory-seeking
 When President Wilson appeared before congress yesterday morning and told the mem bers that it was time to quit playing politics, he spoke the sentiment of the majority of Americans. What we are all concerned about now is how to whip Germany in the quick est and most decisive manner.
 It is about time that professional poi- tcians realized this fact What does the average American care about Roosevelt's s opinion of the manner in which the President gives out news from the White House? Mir. Roosevelt's personal opinion about Mir. Wilson has been aired with great frequency and greater verbosity for more than six years, and has no value in connection with winning the war.
 Since the beginning of the present ses- sion of congress there has been an ever-in- |creasing amount of partisan politics played. It is becoming more evident every day that the real leaders of the Republican party are placing party success at the polls in the com ing congressional elections above the welfare of the nation And certain politicians on the Democratic side have been nothing loath to engage in this same game of party politics, possibly because it is the only game with which they are acquainted.
 It Is up to congress to get busy. The country is behind the President as never be- fore, and those members of congress who are too busy scrapping among themselves to push war legislation should hear from it at the polls next fall, and probably will.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
WAR FOR HUMANITY

War, in good cause, is not the greatest evil which a nation can suffer. War Is an ugly thing, but the ugliest of things; the de cayed and degraded state of moral and patri- otic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war is worse When people are used as mere human instruments for firing cannon or thrusting bayonets, in the service for the selfish purpose of master, such war de- grades a people. A war to protect other human beings against tyrannical injustice; a war to give victory to their own ideas of right and good, and which is their own war, carried on for an honest purpose by their free choice, is often the means of their re- generation. A man who has nothing which he is willing to fight for, nothing which he cares about more than he does about his per sonal safety, is miserable creature, who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exortations of better men than him self. As long as justice and injustice have not terminated their ever-renewing fight for ascendency in the affairs of mankind, human beings must be willing, when need is, to dc battle for the one against the other.-J John Stuart Mill
 This was written half century and more ago, but it might have been written yesterday, it applies so we'll to today's con ditions The truth is the same yesterday, to- day and tomorrow.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SCHOOL EFFICIENCY

The only standard of achievement in education is the average score, based upon averages of thousands of children of the same grade.
 Through the commissioner of education tests and standard scores in the fundamental ,ojects have been furnished these tests have br1li given in our local schools exactly ac- coii;ng to directions, with stop-watch ac- curacy on the time limit and the results are most gratifying to teachers and friends of the school.
 Forty-six tests were given from third to welfth grades inclusive. In forty-one tests the Fairbanks score over-tops the standard Outside score, in some instances to a startling degree In these instances the next higher test was given and it was found that some fthe classes could make the standard score of two grades above them. An investigation of the other five shows that three were taken two months before the completion of the work covered by the test; on the other two Fairbanks is down total of 1.2 points. This slight reduction leaves our school still 2O2.3 points to the good.
 It is noticeable that the margin between the home score and the Outside score de creases as you go upward through the grades. AS the tests were on grammar, arithmetic, punctuation and reading this argues well for the school as it has been conducted in recent years. The foundations for these subjects mnst be laid in the lower grades The higher grades are we'll over the standard. Under as good supervision for the next eight years, what may we not expect from fourth grade that can make score of 37.6 against stan lard score of 9.4 in silent reading and when examined further made exactly the standard core of the sixth grade?
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

The above showing should put an abso- lute stop to the criticism and pickering over our public schools. If our teachers obtain these results under present conditions, what might they not obtain with united public back of them?
 Also, our school has patriotic record which we challenge any other school in the United States to equal. When a school Out side buys $50 Liberty Bond it gets lengthy write-up in magazine. Fairbanks school children now have 2l3 such bonds, per capita average of $58.2O.
 In all lines of personal service for the Red Cross and war orphans they have been equally active Ten French and Belgian or pl,ans are being provided for by the year by the present school organization.
 The school knitting club has 142 mem bers, the school canning club has 50 mem bers, and IA war gardens are being planted out of school of 186 members.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
CLAIMS HORSES
 COULD BE USED
 IN PLACE MEAT

VANCOUVER. B. C.. May 30.- George Hoadley, owner of large horse ranch near Okotoks, Alta, has proposed to the Dominion food board that the scrub" horses of the west ern provinces be slaughtered for food for certain of the allies who are accustomed to eating this sort of meat. Mir. Hoadley assured the food board that 100000 of these animals could be purchased by means of vic tory bonds. without the investment of dollar in cash thus providing for 6O,000.00O pounds of nutritious meat, which he declared was as palatable as moose meat. The meat would not be supplied armies which were unaccustomed to eating 1t.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
YOUNG BOY WAS
 A WINNER THEN


 A raffle was held at Fox yester day for the benefit of the orphan fund at which was realized the sum of 355. The donors of the prize of fered was Mrs. Gagnon. who put up three pretty stick pins for the resi-. dents of that place to take tickets on.
 The winning number was 49 and was held by Leo Hardy. the son of George Hardy. and he is feeling proud over the possession of his good luck. The residents of Fox have acquired the habit of contribut' ing to every worthy cause. and as the orphan fund for the month Of May closes today they undoubtedly wanted to be in at the windup in order to make this month one of the largest for the orphans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
HEIR INQUIRIES
 FOR PROPERTY

E. B. Collins of Fox is in receipt of letter from an Outside attorney making Inquiry concerning property alleged to have been owned by one Fred LeBlanche, who at one time resided in Fairbanks.
 LeBlanche joined the Yukon con. tingent for overseas service and was killed in action. Before sailing for the front he executed a will naming George Popoff as his heir in case of his death, the heir being half brother It is on behalf of the heir that the inquiry is being made, as he supposes that the property is ex- tremely. valuable.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
FRENCH PREMIER
 IS VERY LUCKY

PARIS. May 3O.-Premier Clemen- ceau had very narrow escape from being captured by the enemy. The premier had been on a tour of in spection along the front. being ac- companied by several of the fore most French generals. Within a few minutes after M. Clemenceau and his party had left certain position on the front that position was raided by patrol of forty Uhlans. IL is entirely probable that this party of prominent Frenchmen was sighted by an enemy plane and the raid plan ned in an effort to capture them. This is the closest that the enemy has ever come to capturing any of the prominent civilians of the allied countries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
H0WIE WILL 60 OUTSIDE SOON

In preparation for going Outside in the near future, Wallace Howic announces that he will close out his business here about the first of June. The high wage schedule offered on the Outside for officers On board the merchant marine has induced Wallace to forsake the north for his first calling.
 For a number of years Howie has been engaged in the messenger busi- ness in Fairbanks, and at intervals followed the steamboat business, be- ing mate on one of the Yukon boats. He will leave host of friends who will wish him well in his departure.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
GRADING WILL
 COMMENCE SOON

The successful bidders for the grading of several streets in the vicinity of Bonnifeld are not able to commence operations at present owing to the high water, which has backed up on the places to be graded.
 The successful bidders and the amounts for which awarded are: Norman Mcdonald, Bonnitield from Third avenue to Eighth avenue, $500; I. Overgaard, Bonnifield and Cowles. from Fifth to Sixth avenues, $500. These were the lowest bids submit ted at the last council meeting, seven bidders in all submitting.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
. OFFENSIVE RESUMED

The resumption of the German drive, with new attack developing south and east of the Picardy battlefield, carries with it strong evidence that Germany is indeed mak- ing her supreme effort of the war and is pre- pairing to use all her resources to try to se- cure decision which will bring about peace on terms agreeable to the Teutonic powers. In the new thrust between Rheims and Pinon forest is seen what is believed to be fresh effort to reach Paris.
 This sector lies to the south and east of Coucy La Chateau, the southern extremity of the German thrust across the plains O. Picardy. Pinon is south of the forest of St. Gobain, where it is believed the German long range guns are located. The sector over which the attack extends is the closest point to Paris now held by the Huns. It covers the Ailette river valley and the famous Chemin Des Danes. In the Aiette valley the French by terrific campaign late last fall and early winter succeeded in occupying many strong positions, forcing the enemy to the east bank of the river. The enemy are sure to have to pay terrific price in lives and materials if they succeed in dislodging the French from these positions, which is doubtful. The de- lenders might be forced to retire, however, if the enemy makes any substantial gains east |of these positions, say near Rheims, since they would run risk of being outhanked and shut off from supplies.
 This new attack is north of the Aisne river valley, and the territory between the battleine and the Aisne river is for the most part heavily wooded, offering excellent op- portunities for stubborn defense. Only by |attacking in overwhelming forces will it be possible for the Germans to advance any con- siderable distance.
 This new attack had not been expected by the allied critics, who expected to see the enemy renew his attempt to capture Amiens. But the renewal of the thrust against the hill positions northwest of Kemmel and from Locre to Vooremezeele had been predicted, since this is the natural route the Germans would choose by which to reach the channel ports. It was on this front that the British and French forces inflicted such crushing defeat on the armies of von Arnim four weeks |ago. This defeat upset the calculations of Hindenburg and forced long halt for the recruiting of von Arnin's depleted forces, giving America time to land at least 100000 men in France.
 In view of the recent statements of Brit ist leaders, among others Lloyd George, re- garding conditions in France, it will not be surprising if the Germans make further gains If these should come, it would be foolish to allow ourselves to become discouraged This is what Germany is banking on and is the means which she expects will enable her to make peace this summer Morale at home is las important and vitally necessary as on the fighting line We have got to back our ar mics if we expect them to win.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
THE. RED CROSS DRIVE

The north, as usual, has responded nobly to the Red Cross war fund drive which closed Monday night. While definite figures have not been announced for Alaska's actual con- tribution to this fund, it is already known to
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
THE THRIFT CAMPAIGN

From the figures of sales of war savings stamps and thrift stamps, the thrift habit is showing up we'll in this district The $125,- represents cash savings which would probably have never been made without this means of investment
 From this source come many benefits. Primarily the money thus used goes to the government for waging the war. But it rep resents far more than this one item. The thrift campaign is ingraining the habit of saving into hundreds of people who have never before learned the value of the small change. The thrift habit, once formed, is seldom lost, and grows rather than de- creaseS.
 The buying of thrift and war savings stamps leads to further investment in gov ernment securities. And wholesale investment in the bonds of the government is sure means of awakening interest in the govern ment itself and the manner of its conduct.
 The thrift campaign is as yet in its in fancy, and as it ages it will become even more general The sales which have been made to date in this district are truly large, but the next ten or twelve months will probably sur pass the opening period. If you haven't joined the band of thrifty ones yet, better get in now, for it is the exception who is going to be Econspicuous from this time forward A Wisconsin miller who has been manu featuring commodity bearing the brand "Ueber Allies Pure Rye Flour" and decorat- ing his bags and parcels with the double eagle and iron cross of Germany, has been ordered by the United States department of justice to discontinue the practice. When the Der liner Post hears of this it will doubtless be more than ever convinced that kultur cannot thrive in a democracy, even though the soil may have been industriousy turned by ex- change professorships and literally irrigated with beer.-Christian Science Monitor
 THE kaiser is said to have told his American den. tst that the U.boats sinking transports that only 3O000 American troops had been able to land In France. This would under the head of kid ding the kaiser
 THIS from the Oregonian: When bootleg liquor Is poured into a the loss is small" Has the Ore gonian taken into consideration the harm rotten
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

THIS from the Oregonan: When bootleg liquor is poured into sewer the loss is small" Has the Ore gonian into consideration the harm the rotten stun may do tothe seweri ri-Argus.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

THE kaiser is said to have told his American den. tst that the Uboats sinking many transports that only 3Oo0 troops had been able to land in France This would under the head of kid ding the kaiser
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20

that must with the success that
Red and Liberty Loan drives the War Savings Cam
before Friday June
that National War Savings Day and has called
subscribe all that his honest opinion he
Savings
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the this had already
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with this
been presented through conferences held
county charmen and other Savings
do the with greatest possible
and efficiency.
Only important plan
That make the campaign
rs designated North Carolina War Savings Week
Carolina proclamation calling
this time all that will able buy during the remainder Of the
begins Sunday a appeal
Sunday Schools On Monday Tuesday Wenes
township
make his pledge give his for not doing record Of
Friday
State Director has called on every person the school district to attend this
meeting either celebrate the occasion the townships subscribing
there but thing township do that that
Campaign.
of every
man. woman and child the state on this occasion
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20

Miss Esdale Shaw invited a
party Of her friends over to her
hospitable home on Saturday
morning to meet the house guests
of Mrs. John L. Armistead, Mrs.
Goodrum and Miss Mary Good
rum, and Miss Sallie Hanes, the
latter the visitor of Misses Name
and Ann Steele. Knitting was
the diversion Of the morning, af-
ter which, assisted by Misses
Nancy and Kathryn Farley, the
hostess served delicious sand
witches and ice tea, followed by
frozen peaches and cake. Those
invited were: Mesdames Sam
Steele, H. c. Dockery, Cornelius
Waddill, and L. Armistead, and
guests, Geo. Steele, Misses Name
and Ann Steele, Lea McNair,
Mrs. A. L. Mcdonald.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20
S 0 Gil A l
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Miss Octavia Scales gave a
rock party to the house-guests OF
Misses Elizabeth Cole and Emma
Gray Ledbetter, a bunch of Con-
verse girls, Thursday afternoon
of last week. Arranged on the
spacious veranda were twelve
tables for rock, where amid mer-
ry talk and laughter the game
was enjoyed. The finals showed
Miss Mossie Long to be the win
ner of a handsome pair of white
silk hose, while the visitors'trophy
was given to Miss Swift. of
Waynesville. After the game
the hostess served a salad course
and ice tea, introducing a very
unique and novel feature in her
assistants, Messrs. James Garrett,
Clifford Steele, William Leak and
John Scales, four young men who
were anxious to serve the refresh
ments, to get in every minute
possible with the bevy ofattract-
i've girls.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20

the President of the United States and
Of North Carolina Director
under the authority of the United States Treasury
presented church
Sunday June % have called township
houetohouse
following summoned citizens OF
respective schooouses Friday June s
the houro OF 70 meeting local chairman
meetings,
proceedings the Of all
neglectng to pledge their for doing.
United States Government Bonds the
during month in the Of 1913
will be signed during
the Of the houseohouse
canvass, q he schoolhouss meeting on June rs.
which July
s4l and cent each month during
United States will redeem
$500 matter during which month in 1878
during the carly months Of 1918 than during
earlier loaned his
time than the buys later
By way Of Illustration. following table:
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20

to conserve food and fuel, and useful
materials of every kind, to devote their
labor only to the most necessary
tasks, and to buy only those things
which are essential to individual
health and efficiency, and that the
people as evidence of their loyalty in,
vest all that they can save in Liberty
Bonds and War Savings Stamps. The
securities issued by the Treasury De.
partment are SO many of them within
the reach Of every one that the door
of opportunity in this matter is wide
open to all of us. To practice Thrift
in peace times is virtue, and brings
great benefit to the individual at all
times. With the desperate need Of
the civilized world today for mater.
ials and labor with which to end the
war, the practice Of individual Thrift
is patriotic duty and necessity.
"a earnestly appeal to every man,
woman and child to pledge themselves
on or before the twenty-eighth Of June
to save constantly and to buy as reeu.
Iarly az possible the securities Of tho
Government and 20 do this az far az
possible through membership In War
Savings Societies. The twsnty-elshth
Of June ends this special period Of en-.
llstmsnt In the great volunteer army
Of production and saving here at homo.
may thsr. be none unsniistsd on thai
day.
(signedl WOODROW WILSON.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20
the PRESIDENTS WAR ..
SAVINGS PROCLAMATION
All Citizens Asked to Piedc eto Save
and Buy War Savings Stamps
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All Citizens Asked to Piedc eto Save
and Buy War Savings Stamps
June "a ...
''This war is one Of Nations. not Of
armies, and all Of our one hundred mil.
lion people must be economically and
industrially adjusted to war condi.
lions II this Nation is to play Its full
part in the conflict. The problem be.
fore US is not primarily financial
problem, but rather a problem Of in
creased production of war essentials
and the saving CT thu materials and
the labor necessary for the support
and equipment of our Army and Navy.
Thoughtless expenditure Of money for
Ion-essentials uses up the labor Of
men, the products of the farm, mines
and factories, and overburdens trans
portation, all Of which must be used
to the utmost and at their best for
war purposes.
The great results which we seek can
70 obtained only by the participation
Of every member OF the nation, young
and cid, In National concerted Thrift
movement. / therefore urge that cur
people everywhere pledge themselves
e suggested, BY the Secretary of the
Treasury to the practise Of Thrift, to
serve the Government to their utmost
n Increasing production IN all fields
necessary TO the winning Of the war,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-20
Cos. Of War Saving. Stamps During June. July August &

provides War Savings
Stamps Stamps
invested War Savings Stamps not gift donation
will be paid with
calamity
1925
paid for the STAMPS with interest date
registered at the
backed by all the
in
our S.a8s
quota Stamps the basis population
township and
population which will be published in the
ooouse meeting
the Uped States expects al the citizens Of
subscribe to pledge themselves
and help
hoped that the pledges taken during War Savings Week sad
neghbors
whom need does not call in vain
FRIES
North Carolina Settings appointed acting
aa authority the Secretary the United States
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