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The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
EMBLEM OF THREE COUNTRIES
British "Union Jack" Displays Crosses
of England, Scotland and ireland
In Combination.

The term "Union Jack" In applied 70
the national flag OF the British empire.
II consists Of three crosses combined,
on n blue field viz. the cross OF st.
George for England. Of -. Andrew for
Scotland. aud Of 81. Patrick for Ire
land. The original English flag was
St Georges cross. red on white
field; the flag Of 81. Patrick. red on
white field. and the Scottish flag was
ST. Andrews cross. white on q blue
field. History says that the united
crosses of England and Scotland were
first used on the flag in 1895 by order
OF King james. when sovereign Of the
two countries. by his order the tive.
crosses were united ia such n manner
M TO preserve the distinctive outline
Of each. also. 10y means Of a white Dor
der, the original color OF the Scotch
flag on blue ground In 1901. on the
legislative union with Ireland the red
cross OF 81. Patrick was added In such
way ns to outline and preserve It's
individuality with that of the others.
As now constituted The cross u 81.
George Is much wider than the other
two and seems 10 dominate them. but
they are nevertheless distinctive and
while the white border OF
each is a reminder Of the original
white fing of Scotland. The proper
designation of the flag il the great
union. or simply TIA" union. Union
Jack H. nickname Technically 10
+ only a Jack when flown on the jack
sian 81 ship 81 war. II Is suggested
that ID, maine probably came from
that 81 The Stuart king King Jacques.
u hich King James always signed.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Chicago a Diamond Center.

New York during the war Inns he
come one of the worlds greatest cen.
tiers or the diamond trade. The Unit.
ed States now buys almost the entire
output of the South African mines,
which supply ~ per cent Of the worlds
diamonds. Several dIamond.cutting
factories have been established In New
York. The diamond headquarters If
the West are In Chicago. II Is said
more cut and uncut diamonds are
housed In one building Ia Chicago
hhan In any one building IN the world.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Palrstine,s Salt Mountain.

Palestine T,ossesScs remarkable
salt mountain situated al the south
end ~ the Dead sea. The itngth %
the ridge H. six mile with an aver
~. width 81 three quarters Of ~ mile.
and %. height is n"i far from go
fss. There are places Uh"rp The over
lyins earthly dci.osits are many feet 10
thickness. but the mass ~ the noun
tain L. composed - solid rock salt,
some Of which IL a. clear a. cry stall
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Youthful MisoaYnist.

Marie and Arthur like To play at
war Arthur especially likes the
game always taking the part -
woundc,l soldier. Marie being Rcd
Crp>S nurse. on enc occasion Marie.
getting tired 10 the game. said. Lets
Tlsv Susu.'hins elise now. like getting
married p.
hut raised las h.ai auI d.~-u~i.sily
~sid Nope, III lots rather cet shot
a-an
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Cause for Rejoicing.

The morning of the eleventh. when
the bells began ringing and the Wills
ties blowing. BETTY wnkcncd up and
asked what II meant.
The war IN over and now we shall
have peace" explained
"Oh. gondyi" She said In such n re-.
liryrd tone. "Now ! can begin To spend
u little of my own money ~ Chicago
Tribune.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
All He Wanted to Say.

iohnny's mother had been helping
him cut out pictures one rnipy day.
- he was rather disappointed y 80. a
woman coming Ia call. He concealed
his feeling well. however, buT finally
standing before the visitor. he asked:
Are you going IN n liitlc whilrF"
yes" replied the visitor, TIN
afraid ! must"
smile. II Just wanted Ia say. I'm sorry
YOU have Ia go"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

Rosemary and h.r brother Edward
-ss-- PLAYING when EH-'uary said:
-Nn- lets iaay SURPRISING yuu 20
papa ana IfI Do uaumr." The game
proceeded utesly units Rosemary said.
Para. EIua-I ua, bad b"y today
WhrrelT1u Edward said. ~oh. amt
giving 90 t..ag un lu"r'- yug.rs 90; sup
posing. YOUR PLAYING real
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

| surprise. Nhen an old 1ritnd
leaves you at a time OF s great crisis
In your life. without even a good-by.
and for whole year forgets that you
ever existed. a letter from such a one
is apt 10 come as surprise; don't you
think so? Since you are alive and are
| good enough TO feel an interest In
knowing that / am too, / don't mind
telling you that | am teaching music
here in Chicago and like my work very
much have no husband in sight, and
If l ever acquire such a possession. IL
will be because his pockets are so well
lined with gold that II would be fsliy
for me TO let him slip through my fr-
gers. At present l am very well and
contented. Sincerely.
"BESS COURrLAND."
II Bess could have seen Dempstes
when he read this letter AL idea tina:
he regarded her carelessly or that he
was deceived as to her own feeling for
him would have vanished as June
frost. AS il was. she never knew how
she managed to live through the next
week until an answer To her letter ar
rived. Then. one morning. as she was
leaving the boarding house for the
studio. the postman handed her an0th.
or envelope bearing the familiar writ
ing and she almost ran TO the little
park, where she sat down on q bench
10 open IL.
Dearest girl" she read 81 am the
man you are after-the possession you
really ought TO acquire. My pockets
are SO we'll lined with filthy lucre that
I'm bent with the weight of II. II
would he worse than folly TO let me
slip through your fingers and nothing
could possibly suit me so well as to
lodge In those same fingers forever
Seriously, Bess. don't you still care q
llttle7 I'm In position now TO ask |
you TO marry me-wlll you? You'll
never know how ! suffered because [
was not able To ask this when your n. i
ther died and left you so little; but O.
peculiar round Of circumstances over.
took me just then and left me no al /
tentative. My little sister, who was i
out here visiting. met with n terrible /
accident. which necessltated a very
difficult operation. and my resources
were so taxed TO take care OF this situ}
alton | did not dare assume another
obligation. l left without seeing YOU'D
and I've remained silent because | did
not wish to stand In the way OF yout |
comfort elsewhere. Perhaps dI4
wrong, dear; but my heart was RICH |
and ask 10 be forgiven. | have neve
ceased 10 want you, Bess, and now, the
remnant OF my savings. happily invest-l
ed, has brought me returns which perl
init me TO ask you with a clear con.
East for my answer and shall prob
ably be with you almost rs soon as
You read this. Always your lover. u
BILLY"
When she had finished reading. tears
blinded her and little shiyers of shame
chased themselves up and down her
spine Mt the thought Of her own sordlJsk
ness: but through the tunult NJ
her. her heart kept singing. .N1
Is comlng!" She
only Just removed her wraps at.
studio when Billy came. and tn
from the snfc shelter of his arms. =
said Ia him: x%X|
BILLY, dear, I'd have Jumped at fkej
'hance To share your lot any time nn6
my place. II you hadn't had a thing
IN all this world bat a penny with .
lole I'm IT,"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Cuticura SompIexlons.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear. scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
Pies address "Cutlcura. Dept. Y. Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap %. Ointment % and 50.-3Adv.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
flows This ?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE IL TAX
On internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the system
Sold By druggists for over forty years.
Price Tic. Testimonials free.
y. J. Cheney a. Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

great kidney, liver and bladder medi,
f.1t is a physicians prescription. .
/, swamp Root is a strcngt hening medi,
Gns. II helps the kidneys. liver and blad,
osr do the work nature intended they
4hould do. :,
u Swamp Root has stood the test Of years.
L 10 sold by all druggists on its merit and
q should help you. No other kidney mcdi.
cine has so many friends
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
} However, II you wish first 70 test this
lrsat preparation send ten cents To DR.
kilmer 4 Co. Binghamton. y. Y. for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Enthusiastic.

sizes very enthusiastic about any
project he thinks Of going into"
Counts his chickens before they are
Matched, eh?"
"Yes, and figures two To a shell
louisville Courier Journal.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

u Persia The eupf housewife sees -
.t that ch.es-s FOR winter eating are
stored away In eariisn Jars and pat
- rip-u deep In :ha Earth % TIE
garden
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Lending 2 Hand.

"Don'i you want To lend hand to
pur soldier boys on the other slider
,hsked the orator at the wOmans meet
Ing.
"Lend hnndf" pipcd up one ~
the sweet young things. why. l
gave my hand 10 one before he went
overl''
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Greatest Stocker Market.

Kansas city claims the distinction
OF being The worlds grratcst feeder
and siocker market
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

New York has s7.333 September reg
isiered enemy aliens
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Coughs and Colds Quickly Relieved

Al the first sign cold cough Immediately with
best and most satisfactory remedy
o. apoonsfui when mike" home with honey Positively
se and children fond Of IT, Druggists
used Tor Coughs Colds Bronchitis Group whoopno
RISK In buying
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

DE real patriot" said Uncle .Eben.
is de man dat followed de music of
De band cl'ar over TO whur de sho'
nun fghtIn' was"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

pood heath depends upon good digestion.
Wtights Indian Vegetable rus safeguard
YOUR digestion and your health. Tonic as
well as purgativr Adv
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

TIE r,ar - waterfall Is produced
almost entirely by the bursting Of miI-
uoEs 4 air bubbles
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

A truthful enemy shelter Than n ly
Ing friend
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

Girls think n uniucky 20 lose tho
'rhance Of getting nm opal
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

"Iolis = Itching fsr REFORM
Il suppose that Is uhy hr sc.s.iches
the Ticket
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

The cemeteries arr fgT ~ neoI.l"
Who thought fhey weren't -i'k
enough 10 srll On n Ior'n-
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Nocturnal NM

'Warlf vsu rall % coz -u'ynrprs
~ uairivarnu.F- al Z Efsr rfHuf
-f's e. thar thry are t.s. fsrsr-"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
ln,porfant TO Mcfhara

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA. that famous old remedy
Tor infants and children. and see that il
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
Its ConpleEion.

"Iler face II her fortune"
rs she trying n skin game ," l!alti.
more American
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

Ks-r .ssr irsf1s 60 wsI a. auf.tss - sakfrg
geo H#.lrs H1fs e 80 - b a.
De- rlfrass o. ssraf TsIefs 49,
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
a Misfortune

snow you've mad. Dirl angry and
he's ccn. IL. But I dii1't know De-
was loaded
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

only Just removed her wraps at:
studio when Billy came. and tn
from the snfe shelter of his arms. & :
said Ia him: IA
BILLY. dear, I'd have Jumped at NJ
chance Ia share your lot any time nnd
any place, II you hadn't had a thing
in all this world bat a penny with Z
hole I'm IT."
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
IN a Ne~spap,r omes.

Any naval engagement ionighti-
No. bur I've military Wedding
chicago Daily News
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27
LIABLE PRESCRIPTION
F0h THE KIDNEYS


fained by DIR. Kilmcr's Swamp Root.
Great kidney. liver and bladder medi,
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-27

Miss T"urtlanG's black ewes snapped
md she crushed the letter boz her hand
To write Ile = better llke that ,hs
- I'D. after waiting whole year O.
even AZ Tor IN address
Daring The follow ln- week she wrote
* r"Ilia> 10 Beur~fer> letter AMI
tore each one q" hits almost a. spon o.
% vnS finished The seventh So
fholght Somewhat tart. but ronriud!u-
u was better than n deserved anyway
she finally sent e.
Deer B'lly GO RAM: 7 probably
need not tell you that your letter vas
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
JOINING THE COLORS

Gilbert Lord and Frank Reeder are
the last two young men from Oro-
Vile to offer their services to their
country, a move they have had in con-
temptation for some time. Tuesday
they left for Seattle where they will
join the navy. Young Reeder was
one of the contingent called for ex-
animation for the last draft, and pass
ed as physically fit. He was an al
ternate to fill the list that left last
week, but was not required to so out
with the bunch that departed for Camp
Lewis. He secured permission from
the examining board to join the navy,
as that is the branch of the service
that he preferred. He is son Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Reeder, who already
have a son in the service. Mr.. Lord
has been connected with Len Eslie's
pool room for number of months.
and is really subject Of Sweden, but
he wants to do his bit in making the
world safe for democracy and hence
is offering his services to the gov
ernment. The boys are to be CON-
mended for their patriotism, and
while they do not go forth to perform
their duty with the send off that Is
usually accorded to drafted men, just
the same their voluntary act Of de-
votion to the country is applauded
By every loyal American, and they
take with them the best wishes of a
host Of friends.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Postmaster r. p. Hoskyn met with
a very serious and painful accident
Monday morning that came very near
proving fatal. He had taken a man
down to his tract Of land, few miles
south of town, on the west side Of
the Okanogan river, in his car, and
had just started home when the car
ran off slight grade and upset. Mr..
Hoskyn was caught under the car
Some people in the vicinity witnessed
the accident and hastened to Mr..
Hoskyn's assistance. He was brought
to town and taken to DR.. Lewis Of
flee. Upon examination DR.. Lewis
found that the left shoulder was dis
located and the ligaments bruised and
torn. Under the X-rays there were no
indications that any bones had been
broken. Mr.. Hoskyn was taken to the
Oroville General hospital where Drs.
Lewis and Elmer reduced the disloca-
ton and made the sufferer as comfort
able as possible under the circum-
stances. Mr.. Hoskyn suffered intense
pain. and considering the nature Of
the injuries and the age of the patient
DR.. Lewis fears that the arm will
never regain its normal strength.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
4 MILITARY VISIT

Captain Silvernail is slowly ham,
mering his home guard company into
shape, and within a few weeks the
boys will be far enough advanced in
the school of the soldier to give pub
lie exhibitions. The male portion OF
the population has responded remark
ably we'll to the call for volunteers.
AS mentioned in a former issue of the
Gazette 6S names are on the rooster,
and more are to come. The recruits
are. turning out well to drills, and as
they gradually grow more proficient
the attendance will be more regular.
A large nupber were out Sunday go
ing through the PAGES.
What made the occasion more in
teresting was the arrival of a large
delegation of Okanogan home guards
who came in cars, reaching town
about noon. There were 26 members
under the command of Captain Young.
They were in uniform, but handled
wooden guns, so far being unable to
secure the real gun. The imitation,
however, is good enough to practice
with. A fine body of outstanding
young men are the Okanogan home
guards, one and all of them appar-
emily physically fit to enter active
duty if called upon. They show the
effect of thorough training, and as
they have been organized for some
months they go through the evolu-
tions and the manuel of arms like
veterans. The company gave an ex-
hibition drill on Main street much to
the enjoyment of all present and
there were many out to see and greet
the visitors. The visit of the Okan-
ogan boys will inspire and encourage
the home organization, and the men,
bers of the local company certainly
appreciate the spirit of neighborly
courtesy displayed by the Okanogan
home guards in coming so far to lend
moral assistance in the organization
of a company at this place. II the
Okanogan soldiers enjoyed their visit
as much as the people of Oroville en-
joyed their coming they surely were
repaid for the time and trouble of
making so long a trip.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT

A very we'll rendered entertainment
was given last Saturday evening by
the girls and boys who attend the
Ellis-Forde school house. the teacher
Miss Anna M. Meyer, taking charge OF
the program. "a
This entertainment was given espe-
cially for the benefit Of the Red Cross
work and to cause deeper patriot
ism to spring up in the hearts of the
girls and boys. This was the result
as the parents of the girls and boys,
and q number Of friends OF this COM
munity. made It possible to raise
$54.05 for the Red Cross and the girls
and boys raised $500 for Thrift
Stamps. The program contained many
fine patriotic selections, in which the
children cheerfully took part, the
school house being decorated with old
glory and red, white and blue deco
rations; thus ending successful
school term.
Miss Anna M. Meyer. teacher,
wishes to express her thanks for the
kind interest taken by the girls and
boys, their parents and the many
friends who so willingly contributed
to this good cause.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
A FLAG FOLLOWER

Sergeant Geo. H. Jackson, connected
with the First National Bank of this
place until called by the draft some
seven months ago. arrived in Oroville
Saturday evening to remain on fur
Tough until Wednesday morning,
when he returned to Camp Lewis to
join his command. Sergeant Jackson
is a member of Battery F, 346th
Artillery. He reports that there are
three artillery regiments at Camp
Lewis that have been in continuous
training for the past seven months,
and are not only Technically fit but
anxious to get into the fighting line
There is not a member of the three
regiments who is not ready and will
ing to face the foe, and believe their
presence Is needed at this time. He
does not know the intentions OF those
in command, of course, but expects
that the regiments will be sent east
and then across at once. They would
be fine addition to the force now at
the front, and a respectable addition.
as there are nearly 5000 men in the
three regiments. In civil life young
Jackson was a strikingly large and
handsome lad, and the seven months
service has set him up as straight as
plumb line, and there are mighty
few finer looking soldiers in the serv-
ice. May the best of luck follow Mr..
Jackson through his army life is our
uich
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
SCHOOL NOTES

A High School dance, given by Miss
Mckee and Miss Holland was held in
the Odd Fellows Hall April 10. Dainty
refreshments were served during the
evening. Every one reported a good
time. Mr.. and Mrs. Covert and Mr..
and Mrs. Masters were guests of
honor.
High School Inspector Edwin Twit-
myer visited the school the early part
of last week, addressing the High
School and eighth grade Monday
morning. He seemed to be well sat-
isfied with the way things are pro-
crossing.
The cast Of the play. ''The Winning
of Latane." journeyed to Nelson Sun
day. April 81. to put on their play
there. Owing to the day the play was
not very we'll patronized. The cast
returned home after the performance
in cars.
The Juniors have a prom. scheduled
for May II. This is the first prom.
ever held in the high and every one
is anticipating a grand and glorious
time.
The dance given at the Athletic AS
sociation Friday last was not very
we'll attended owing to other amuse-
ments being held tho sape evening,
Miss Dora Colo hG8 b8en absent the
last few days. During this time she
motored to St. John and back with
her father.
Rev. Montgomery, brother of Mrs.
J. Spencer, addressed the High School
Wednesday morning. The gentleman
is a missionary in South America and
gave the school a very interesting ad-
dress on that country.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-03
LOOMS NEWS

The musical and dance held here
Friday evening was a success in
every way. One OF the largest crowds
ever assembled here for events Of this
kind came and seemed to enjoy them
selves. Mrs. Refers pupils showed
marked improvement over former re-
citals. Every number was executed
with q remarkable degree Of perfec-
tion, and the crowd showed their ap-
proval by calling for encores. The
Red Cross received quite lift for our
little community, as about two hun
dred dollars were raised in the ad.
missions to the musical, dance and
supper.
Mrs. Wilson has been very low. The
doctor has been with her several
times.
Word was received here the other
day that Mr.. and Mrs. Shafer recently
/ Of this community, have both been in
the hospital, and Mrs. Shafer suffered
the amputation Of one of her lower
limbs and is not expected to live
Their many friends in Loomis sincere
ly sympathize with them in this
trouble. They have been but recently
married. and to be compelled to en-
dure this sorrow so early in life mus
be hard indeed.
The Loomis High School expects t.
F.! present their annual play next Fri
day evening, May the third. The pla.
Is exceedingly humorous in it's por
trayal OF character. Professor Pepl
has recently returned from Russi;
where he thinks he has been initiated
into the Russian Redeemers," nihil
ist secret society pledged to assassin
ate the princess Katchakoffsky. Pep
is the man selected to do this, but h
rushed back to the U. S. without doini
1T. His life afterward is harassed b,
the thought that they are on his trail
Howard Green seeks to marry hi
ward. Betty, he is refused. Old But
tonbuster, a friend of Pepp's, comes t
college to meet the pretty co-eds, h
Is initiated by the students. Olga
the Russian dancing teacher. make
lPepp believe she is Russian Re
ldeemer: Howard and Buttonbuste
each learn the passward and eac
uses 1t to terrify Pepp and obtain thei
wishes. Aunt Minerva, who was de
Iceived in Skowhegan, Maine, uses