davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

In the heart of French port town,
where traffic is thickest, there stood q
bar-room. 1t was just at the point
where soldiers or sailors thirst
might be greatest as he trudged up the
hill, Il did such rafting good bus
mess that the military authorities
kept an eye on it, and because the mil
itary police had the habit of dropping
in there frequently, the sailors and
soldiers grew uncomfortable and quit
patronizing it, Then the madame, who
managed the business, found it UNI
profitable and had to sell it.
1t was bought by merchant who
sold the fixtures to Arthur S. Taylor,
another former newspaper man of Phil
adelphia, now a Y. M. C. A. man. Tay-
lor told the boys they could continue
to have bar without the military po-
lice bothering them, so he exchanged
the liquors in the stock for the kind Of
soft drinks found at an American soda
fountain.
The fighting men came back and
stayed. They found chocolate milk.
ice cream soda, nut sundae and straw
berry pop, instead of gin fzz, whis-
key straight and brandy as in the days
when madame ran the bar-room.
And they found more. They found
pretty American girls in the Y. w. C.
A. uniforms waiting at the little ta-
bles and operating Victrolas with new
tunes fresh from back home. ~ ~.
1t was another instance where the
Y. W. c. A. saved an ugly situation
and saved many boys from spending
their time in harmful way. The
boys showed their appreciation and
the place is thronged twice as much
now as in the old days when intOxi-
cants were sold there.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18
AMERICAN HELLO GIRLS"
over THERE" IN FRANCE

American telephone girls reign in
royal style in France, according to in
formation from "over there" to Ten
nessee telephone employees. They are
adored by the French and worshipped
by the Americans, and yet they are not
spoiled. There are SO in France now.
Additional units are on the way.
Those already strung out along the
line from Paris are pretty well scat
tered, although there are two or three
large units.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18
SECRETARY McADOO Asks
CHILDREN'S HELP

To the Boys and Girls of America:
Every little girl and every little
boy and every big girl and every big
boy in the United Statec can help their
government in this great war, and help
our noble sons and brothers who are
fighting this war for US, by saving
their money and lending every cent Of
it to the government The government
gives you bond, or an obligation to
pay the money back in full with inter-
est. want al of you to save
and lend to the government to the lin
it of your ability. ] want you to make
your mothers and fathers save to the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

used to answer the question, what is
necessary to produce a good crop of
wheat?"
Prof. C. A. Mooers, who directs
these experiments, in commenting up
on them states: Results at least go
to show that while the farmer can de-
pend upon leguhes to help his crop
production, he cannot expect them
to do everything. Some fertilizers
must be used on most of our soils. 1t
is evident that only soils and locali-
ties well adapted to both peas and
wheat are suitable to such a rotation"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

Risking their lives within the shell
zone behind the American lines in
France, Mrs. Adjutant Hammond
Lieut.. Lulu Lawler, Envoy Pauline
Swartz, Salvation Army Women, as
sisted by detail of soldiers, fry
doughnuts from early morning until
late at night. On more than one oc-
cssion, they have been driven from
their dugout as the place rocked under
the hammering of the enemy's big
guns, but despite shrieking shells over
head, the intrepid Salvation Army
workers refused to quit their labors
in behalf of the soldiers.
With shells flying overhead almost
daily, Ensigns Gertrude Symonds and
Viola Williams constantly are rolling
cutting and frying doughnuts. On one
occasion made 5000 doughhuts for
the men of an American regiment
which was moving from its temporary
billet in the next village up to the re-
serve line for the night. When the
doughnuts were finished, they were
distributed, two to each soldier, as the
men marched in single file on either
side of the ambulance where the Saliva
ton lassies were stationed.
These same girls CAV coffee and bis
cults to 700 weary doughboys the day
before, as they stopped to rest on the
road near the Salvation Army hut.
When the soldiers gave three cheers
for the Salvation Army, the villagers
turnd out, thinking "those amazing
Americans" had won another victory.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18
THE FARMERS PART
PRODUCTION

Orators this year have frequently
used the expression: upon the farm
er depends the outcome of this great
war" In part, they are right, but
the farmer has only his part to play
as an American citizen, just the same
as every man and woman in the coun-
try. Where any man fails in his op-
portunity, then q chain of people all
the way down fail to accomplish what
is expected of them.
The f. RS business is production!
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

When a patriotic young man OF
Mobile donated a growing field Of cot
ton to the Red Cross, the daughters Of
several of the city's best families vol
unteered to pick the cotton.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

At this season of the year the hay
fever victim ceases to be aesthetic. He
can see no beauty whatever in gold
enrol.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18

Demagogues are being bowled over
right and left by the sovereign voter
who is at last awake to his respodsI-
bilties.- Birmingham Herald
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-18
A COMFORTING STORY
BY MAN AT FRONT

Roy Durstine, An American Newspa-
per Man, with the Fighting Forces
in France, Tells story of French
Port Town That Will Comfort the
Heart of Every Mother who Has a
Son Over There"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Where To Spend Your Money

The cooperative "buy-at home campaign being con-
busted by the Martnsburg business and the Mar
nsburg Journal is intended in any way to increase
the spending of money At this time, such procedure
would be unpatriotic it would work counter to the
teachings of thrift.
It is campaign launched solely for the purpose Of
proving to the public that when they do spend money,
they should spend it in their community
is realized that occasionally there is difficulty in
showing purchaser wherein he would have bettered
himself had he made particular purchase at home.
But whether it be explained not the fact remains
that in the long run, everybody would be better off if
they made all of their purchases in their community
We have published elsewhere this page, two letters
we have received the subject of buying at home.
One Of them, while favoring the idea and living up
il points out particular wherein he paid here
than in aneighborng city. In these times when prices
every shipment of goods that dealer receives varies
great DEAL selling prices jim different stores and in diff
ferent communities are bound to vary But the next
te the variation is likely be in favor Of Martnsburg
The other letter fyors the proposition Of buying at
home
We are glad to get these letters and want more of
them to publish We will not hesitate to publish even
those that disagree with the merits of the plan because
in this way only the matter be properly proven in
the end, to be the right way to buy.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

Is TT. "A piece of galvanized iron
wire may be, bent at one end into a
hook and loop forced az the other
end for a handle. Ordinary button
hooks with long handles make prac.
teal lifters. For Mason and Econo.
my jars, some implement which win
grip like tongs, is convenient. The
duplex fork is the most satisfactory
and the cost is trifiing. A wire pota-
to masher may be useful in this task
too. - s4s
Gunner necessary articles are: ddsh
pans, basins. sharp knives, large and
small spoons, wide mouthed funnel
for filling jars, measuring cup, col
ander for draining vegetables after
washing, towels and clock.
See to it promptly that you have
these appurtenances. will be glad
to answer any questions written on
one side of the paper and sent to me
in a self addressed, stamped envel-
ope. +
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

Carrying the flag Of Zion 5000
miles that they might enlist under
the battle nag ~ HI ia ia ~ 10Y
than 5000 miles e Palestine, Two
Argentine members AZ the first con-
tingent from tho western division Of
the 6titiSh- Canadian Recruiting Mis-
mon dleplsyed the devoted zeal Of
the JeW1 who are volunteering TO
Aghs ~ Turks ia the Jewish unit II
the 1Etfi1h army. That services were
held ropaatedly during the first
nights travel Nonward shows how
1sAleus are these Jews in this long
Axpected opportunity.
4ore than 500 Jewish people bsde
them farewell in Minneapolis, sing
tng hymns and songs Of America.
The NEST induential Jews, including
1abbi9 and women, wore in tho party.
= The were welcomed in CHICAGO
~ Z famous sculptor, Abrah9ns
AalHSko6, who dropped his chisels
g. spNsk and soon No IN sergeant's
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

| Dear Editor: In the Journal OF
July the cartoon showing the dollar
lwith wings, meets my idea exactly
as to patronizing mail order houses.
/ have not invested ten cents in ten
years with mail order houses, but it
must not be assumed that all those
who do purchase from Oar away firms
are thoughtless, unbusinesslike peo-
lple. Sometimes there is reason
fright at home and sometimes eur
own merchants are to blame.
Most people buy where they are
treated best and get the most for
their money. Last week l had occa-
sion to buy building materials to
make an addition to my house. l
found that plastering lath were worth
eight dollars and half in Martins
burg and six dollars in Winchester
per thousand. and the same grade of
roofing slate that was being sold in
Martinsburg at eight dollars and a
half per square could be bought in
Winchester for seven dollars and a
half. These Of course are isolated
cases, but in my opinion the best
way to stop people from sending their
money away is for our merchants
first to see that there is no profteer-
ing at home. IN"
Editors Notwithstanding to the
above, upon investigation we find that
prices of everything are changing SO
fast these days that while "a mer-
chants prices may be way low on one
thing it will be high. comparatively,
on something else. The dealer with
goods on hand. bought at old prices
can undersell the man with newer
stock. But, on the other hand, the
dealer who is cheaper today will be
higher than the other when he has
to replenish 1t it most difficult to
compare prices these days.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

Editor, the Journal,
Dear Sir:-You have taken up an
important work in trying to get the
people to discontinue the expensive
mail-order habit. am very gbld to
see you do it because, while am not
mail order house patron, some of
my ,neighbors are.
have watched mail order buyers
and have come to the conclusion that
it gets to be a hlbit. They are not
really expecting that a firm in Pitts
burgh or Chicago will sell them
goods for less than they would have
to pay II they bought it from the
merchant who trusts them for other
things.
The idea OF watching the mailman
and getting little surprise when the
package comes seems to be the real
DAFT tndL draws tncm.
You wrote while ago that every
purchase made away from home made
1t SO much harder for this section to
meet the demands made upon it by
the government. That is the truth
and it is such an important reason
for buying at home that | hope you
will have more to say about it. There
lis another unpatriotic thing about
mail order buying these days and that
is the loading up of the mails and
transportation.
Discourse any one who buys by
mail now is taking a long chance be-
cause so much matter is being lost in
shipment and it takes SO very long to
get anything.
Keep up the good work and see
that the Mnrtinsburg storekeepers
back you up.
n
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

snowmen, and the old Snow King was
delighted.
".Then you do like me?' he asked.
"'We love you.' said the Fairies.
"'You make the winter 40 beautiful
said the Fairy Queen.
Then you do wish me many happy
returns of the day, ehy he said.
ave certainly do said the Fairies.
"'Ah, then we'll have a birthday
party again soon,' said the Snow King.
but now we must be OFF, and tha
Snowstorm stopped and the flakes
stopped falling. But the Fairies knew
that they would come back again." +
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
National Var Garden
Commission
Free Garden Lessons
BY LAURA BuFFUM
Domestic Science Expert Of the Ma.
s tionaI War Garden Commission, +
Washjnuton. %. C..


Use what you have. Any style of
jar or tin-can in good condition will
do. A wash boiler, bucket or large
Kettle may be used for "a cooker A
false bottom raised an inch and slat-
ted. or open enough to allow the
water to circulate freely about the
Jars should be provided for the cook.
er. The vessel in which the canned
products are "processed" is called a
cooker or sterilizer or Gamer. The
processing is the sterilization oper-
alton. Get free canning manual for
two-cent stamp from the National
War Garden Commission Of Wash
ington, D. G.
Plenty of table space Is help, as
room for an orderly arrangement of
utensils, accessories and materials
saves confusion and maker for few
, er false moves.
A bucket to hold water for bleach.
! ing Ga canning term similar in mean
ing to par-b0iHng) is convenient. A
soup kettle or stew pan will serve
the same purpose. In cases where
! the bQanching is done in steam in
stead OF boiling water, false bot
tom and cover may be added.
A square Of cheesecloth or wire
basket is needed to lower the vege-
tables into the boiling water.
Some implement for lifting jars in
and out of the cooker is almost in
dispensibqe. For bailtop jars, a hook
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
NO SERVICE SUN \! ! \, 4
Ar TRiNITY EPiS C6lP [

Owing to the fact that the srestg'
nation Of Rev Charles esyn n 4 ZEE &.
left Trinity Episcopal I church with.
out rector. there WIN be mo- sefy.
ices Sunday at that church, faother
than Sunday school at 100 IN III tls
morning 4 Rev. MI psarkee ~ %.
tered upon his new duties X n tHe
Episcopal church in OakmOnt Pitks-
'burgh, and will preach there Sunday
morning. ~ =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

day?" exclaimed Nick.
Are you going to tell us about itT'
asked Nancy.
would you like to hear about his
birthday party?' Daddy asked.
"Indeed we would" said both the
children. So Daddy commenced.
''Mr. Snow King was up in the sky
which was looking just as if there
would be regular snowstorm-a good
hard one. ,
.'Down below he saw the Fairy
Queen and the little Fairies playing
in the woods.
"'Hello, Fairy Queeni Hello, little
Fairies he said.
"'Why hello, Mr.. Snow King they
called together as they saw him look
ing down at them.
"'WouId you like to give a birthday
partyg he asked.
" Is it your birthdaya' asked the
Fairy Queen.
eyes said Mr.. Snow King. Just
this very day last year / came down
here and had party. Don't you re-
member? And SO it's my birthday
that is IL I come down the same way
this year. n
"'Oh yes, we remember said the
Fairy Queen. by all means we'll give
you birthday party
".All right said the Snbw King. 4
shall come right down.
"'Will you bring your Children
asked the Fairy Queen. Wed love to
have them
"I can't come without them very
well so I'm glad you want Them, said
the Snow King. Watch us Gomez
"Just then it began to snow ever and
ever so hard. The Snow King was
coming down to the Earth for his
birthday Ia.r.g. The little Fairies
laughed ard danced rs the snow fell.
"Of course with the Snow King
came his Children. the Snow Flakes.
They fell this way and that. They
jumped on The trees and they played
about on the ground.
"Then they played a lovely game OF
covering each other up with snow.
That is the favorite game Of the Snow
Flakes, and of course when they play
1t the snow grows deeper and deeper.
For SO much snow has to keep on fall
ing.
THE more that falls. the more they
need to fall in order to cover the last
lot of Snow Flakes, and the Snow
King is about everywhere watching
the fun.
'grhe Fairies played in the snow and
they played a game with the Snow
Flakes. For as the Snow Flakes
would cover each other up, the Fairies
would toss up the snow with their
hands and with their wands, and the
Snow Flakes would have to begin all
over again trying to cover UP the ones
which had been already covered once.
"'The Grown-Ups said, "'What a
snowstorm we are having! We will
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
U. 5. FLAG FLIES
1000 FEET HIGH

An American flag '16 by 20 feet
was suspended one thousand feet
above the National pike in the mar
rows opposite mountain peaks July
4 It required $50 pounds Of wire
rope to carry the flag. One end is
anchored to Lovers Leap. The flag
suspended so high. presents beau
tifui sight and attracts the attention
of thousands of tourists.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

John Edward and his mother had
been invited out to dinner. The host
ess was fortunate in having great
many things that little folks like
chicken pie and SO on. The meal was
progressing Merrily. Conversation
had Jagged for a minute. and John
Edward expressed Ais satisfaction
thus:
swell, mother, we're fortunate 10
one thing. All the folks we know are
good indianapolis News
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

have to nave our
walks cleared Off
and the Snow
Pillow will have to
come out. For it
is getting SO deep
no one can walk!'
"That made the
Snow King laugh,
for he doesn't con-
slider he has a
real biz h d a y
party unless the
snow comes down
oil day long. His
parties last some
time. you see.
"The Fairie S
had sno w-b n II
fights, they built
forts. they built
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
RAcTImg sueLER KILLED.

10y International News Service.)
Gary, Ind, July 5.-Joe Mayuiers,
who was recently killed In action in
France, was known here as The rag.
time bugler." He was an expert bug
Ter and was one of the few buglers
in the army who played his calls in
ragtime. ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

in to tell them his
usual event n &
story.
1T was lots Of
fun though, Dad.
dy," said Nancy.
"We built a snow
fort and had U
fine s n o w : b a | ]
fight. The snow
was so soft II
couldn't hurt, aud
it was just lots OF
fun"
"W ELL" said
D a d d y, to-day
was the Snow
Kings birthday"
avn
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
TWILIGHT SERVICE s.
at TRINITY M. E.

Beginning Sunday Z evening rand
commencing at Z O'Clock the q twt
light service for the summer will
take the place of Epworth = League
and regular church service: Hereto
fore these have been held at u sand
5 o'clock respectively. The jcfntsser.'
vice will start with "a 20 sc minutes.
song service. ] iasi.s .gs.t J
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
First M. e. Church.

Burke street and Maple avenue.
Rev. r. L. Wright, pastor. $50
| a. m. Sunday School. IL a. m. preach
ling by the pastor. Sacramento serA
vice will be omitted this month. 2
10. M. Epworth League. p. m. the
lcantata "Prodigal Son. will be sung
by "a large chorus choir.
First v. 3. Church
N. Queen st. Rev. w. F. Gruver,
pastor Sunday school at $3.50 a. M
Preaching at II a. m. and at 8 p. m.
by the pastor. Sermons on vital sub
jects Junior Endeavor at 2 p. m. Old
fashion class meeting ats2 p. m. Jun
ior and intermediate Endeavor at z
fp. M Newly elected officers in the
Endeayor Society win assum their
duties. All services instructive and
spiritual Everybody welcome.
| Winche ste-Ave. Christian Church
J Rev. Roy Schumacher, minister.
Bible school $3.50 o. 0. Osburn,
Supt. Classes for all ages. Preaching
I10:45 by pastor, subject Comics
sing and Denying Christ Christian
Endeayor 6:45 All endeavorers ex-
pected to be present. Preaching at
Is D. m. special subject. You are in
Isyited to worship with u.s. Special
music at night, Bring your friend
with you
7 Christ Reformed Church
| Sunday school $50 a. M. Holy
| Communion II a. M, and 1880 p. M.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. m, A
cordial welcome. to ALL Rev. A. M.
Gluck, Pastor. 81. K
| Central Church Of Christ
| S. Queen St Bible schools9:SO a..
! III. Boys day with special program.
Preaching and Communion II a. M
Junior G.. E. p. m. Senior c. E. Z
p. m. Preaching s p. m. Notice the
change back to old hour of services.
* and 8 c,nc;nn.t; heat ps IN ire
contest but we are going ahead lust
the same. Prayer meeting Wednes-
dav & n M Teacher training class
Tuesday sn M Missionary Society
meets a. tho bomo Rev Osborn Nj.
dav a. n M
s.eond n church
! sna ao,,oo, 100 p.,,t
49,, g. ~ s 80 : ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Two OF Many Letters Received
About Buy-At-Home Campaign

We glad to have these letters no matter what
the position Of the writer may be in the matter because
in this way hope to be able to find the mail order germ
and kill it. All letters must be signed but the writer's
name will not be used if he asks not to use it.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
.E4p!g|7 z ! EvENLgG
21g6l! s sasssasssg!!
SNOW KING.

"What q hard snowstorm we have
had today" said Nick, as Daddy came
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-16
Dw.nd!ing Man Power of
Germany Giving Concern
to Army Officers.
EFFORT TO REBUILD
SHATTERED RESERVE
Men Capable Of Serving in Trenches
Being Called From Auxiliary
Branohe.-AlI Men Available Being
Sent to Concentration, Camps in Bel
sium-German Press Admits Allies
Arc in No Mood to Consider Peace.

With the British Army in France,
Aug. 15.-Germany has acknowledged
that her man power. once SO freely
wasted, now is dwindling in proper
tions great enough apparently to cause
anxiety to the high command.
The toll taken, particularly In the
recent fighting by the allied armies,
and prospect Of being confronted by
ever growing American forces, has
caused General Ludendorff to issue
most imperative orders for an imme-
diate comb out In the German army in
order to recover from auxiliary units
all men capable of entering the
trenches.
In the comb-out, says the order. first
consideration will be given to men
over 43 who have served in the front
line longer than six months. He an
nounces that commissions have been
appointed to Investigate the entire sit
uation. All men available for the in
fantry must be sent to depots In Bel
gium. the special purpose Of the ;,iEh
command being to get more infantry
reserves.
Appended to the order are special
Instructions to Field Marshal Macken-
sen and General noh Schlotz to make
"a greater demand upon the local per
sonnet instead of using Germans In
the auxiliary services .ts reinforce
ments.