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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
HOME MEANS MORE
Than EVER TO men
GUARDING The Rhine

Eve are seeing some sights and get
ting a rousing reception from the PEG
pie of this country" writes Ferdinand
A. Smyser from Luxembourg, to his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Smyser
These people, who have been under
the German rule for many years tell
stories that are almost unbelievable.
I'VE are feeling fine and the wealth.
er is good and clear.
I'VE will soon be in Germany and
then l suppose the reception will not
be so CHEEKY.
There are certainly a million SOU
venirs here, but we are under strict
orders not to carry away anything but
our equipment"
In a letter written by Smyser two
days later he says:
"A Christmas letter to you both,
written on German paper with a Ger
man pencil and at German desk. The
rest of our column and the rest of our
company are we'll into Germany by
now, but a few of us were sent back
little ways to stay here few days
guarding some German provisions.
Expect to join our company on the
Rhine.
81 guess the Boche didn't have my
number as ! am out looking fine and
feeling fine.
I've are all wondering, of course,
when we will be getting home. There
is report out which l certainly hope
is true, saying that the 32d Division,
which has made quite a name for
itself, will be among the first to get
back home Let's hope it is true.
Il have number of good friends
here from the northern woods of Wis
consin, and have at least a dozen in
vitations for Dad and me to go deer
hunting when the opportunity comes.
II am Off of the kind of stuff that
was in the Stacker fellows, who sat
around and had a soft time while we
were fighting this war, and l don't
want that sort of a fellow to come
around shaking hands with me when
l ct back. With it all, l would not
give a small fortune for my experien-
ces even # there has been hardships."
Shortly after the signing of the
Smyser wrote that he was
we'll and that they were all a lot
wiser and a lot more in love with
home than they had ever been before.
In this letter he says:
81 do not believe l will ever be
known to kick because food doesn't
suit me. have been too hungry when
there was not much of any food to
get. l must say We are all a much
wiser bunch of men
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
YANkS CALLED It
"RED HOT Time" AT
CHATEAU TH|ERRy

II wouldn't give million dollars for
this trip, nor five cents for another"
wrote Sergt James Boyd Meyers in .
letter to Mr.. and Mrs Walter S. Ayde-
lotte. The letter was dated Hem
sthal, Luxembourg, Nov. 81:
And many nights while in the
lines l had an extremely clever vision
of Earlham cemetery.
Have been fortunate enough to be
with one of the lucky divisions to
march forth into Germany. So you
see I am writing you from small
city in the county Of Luxembourg. Sew
eral of my comrades and myself Wis
tied the city of Luxembourg about
three nights ago. 1t is a wonderful
little city, the most American-like city
have seen in my travels over here.
"Our LIST front was in 'Alsace Lor-
raine.' This was supposed to be quite
sector, but nevertheless we were fire.
Quently bombarded.
Our End time was at Chateau
Thierry.' or the Second Battle of the
Marne. This was what we called a
red hot time.
Our 3rd front was at 'Soissons.'
We were here the time the Ameri-
cans took the town of Juvfgny. Our
company and our platoon especially
did some important work here.
Our 4th front was at 'Verdun' or
The Battle of Argonne Forest This
was the hardest kick we had to serve
We were there good while without
any rest. Finally 1t came-ten days
of it. Then we went back and tackled
them again. only on different Sec
tor, this turning out to the battle of
Deue-Sur-Meuse'
"You see l have seen six months
actual fighting and am about to the
conclusion that nothing Is going to
prevent me from getting home safely
again after lodging airbombs, ma
chine guns, shrapnel, and gas shells.
Maybe you think we weren't hap
py bunch over here when the arm
istice was signed. l bet the people at
home celebrated as much as we did if
not more"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

The Grip, Fevers, and Other Blood
Poisoning, Frustrating Diseases,

The Grip, Fevers, and Other Blood
Poisoning. Frustrating Diseases,
The best course of restorative treat
ment purifying the blood, strengthen
ing the nerves. stimulating the liver,
is:
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the standard
blood purifier. before eating,
Peptiron, a real iron tonic (choco-
lated pills., after eating
Hoods Pills (cathartic. mild and eff
fective) as needed
These three great medicines make
convalescence real, rapid and perfect.
They are also Of service in the pre-
vention of disease and the preserva-
ton of health They form Hood S
Triple Combination Treatment
Each is good alone; all are good to-
gether. Get them today-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

for several years manager of the local
business of the Standard OIL company.
has been advanced by the company to
silicitor and collector in this district.
He takes up hts work the first OF the
coming year Walter M. Reid. local
man, will succeed him as local mana
ger OF the company's interests.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
MINGLED WITH SAILORS

BLUFFTON, Ind. Dec 2S-Horace
Porter, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. l. A.
Porter, of this city, who is a sailor on
the United States steamship George
Washington, which carried President
Wilson and his party to France, has
written home telling of the voyage
He says that the president mingled
with the sailors often and posed for
them frequently while they took pic
lures.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

With the harvesting of a potato crop
larger than usual in Denmark. the
alcohol manufacturers are obtaining
permission to resume business on a
somewhat larger scale, and expect to
make 100000 gallons, compared with
100000 gallons last year
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
TO GUARD AGAINST IHFLUENz.

Don't let the dread influenza get you.
II you have even the slightest cough or
cold, better begin using Foley's Honey
and Tar at once. Henry Willis. Sandy
Point, Texas. is one of many thousands
who consider this remedy Gust fine
He says: Il suffered severely with a
bad cough: after using four or five doll
lars worth of different medicines de-
cided to try Foley's Honey and Tar
I ever used" Contains no opiates. For
One bottle gave relief. Best medicine
sale by A G. Luken & Co.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
WITH THOSE IN
ARMY AND Navy

Richmond and Wayne county sol
diers and sailors, will appear daily
in the Palladium. Contributions
will be welcomed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

BY treating fish oil with hydrogen a
chemist has produced an oil suitable
for food purposes and solid SUBJ
stance closely resembling lard which
is tasteless.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28
PRISONERS HAVE "FLU."

EATON, O., Dec. 2S.-Two prison
ers confined in the county Jail. Jesse
and Roberts Kelly, of near Gratis, are
threatened with an attack of inf1uen-
"a and they are receiving medical at
tention, The men are brothers and
are in jail on a charge of stealing
hogs. Each is held under $500 bond
which they are unable to furnish.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Sergeant Guy w. Jones of Camp
Green, n. c., is expected to arrive in
the city Saturday night for a ten days
furlough with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy w. Jones of All West Main
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

taking
ping provide relief an
laying his plans before the conference he has On three
chairman the industries board Vance chairman
his to France and the other men
to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Harry S. Rush of Cambridge L4ty
was wounded severely, according to
word received on December 81.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Wilbur Weisbrod, who has been
spending furlough here, has returned
to Admission, Ala.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Word was received on Christmas
eve from Rudolph Price saying that
he had been gassed and while recuper-
ating in an American hospital contract
ed the influenza and had been in a
critical condition. He said he was
getting better. but was still confined
to the hospital.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Charley Edwards of Economy is re-
ported severely wounded in action.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Patterson at her home, 322 North
Eighth street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

An open house for club members and
their friends will be held at the Coun-
try Club New Years afternoon and
evening. The Evan Smith orchestra
will play both afternoon and evening
for those who care to dance. Club
members may bring friends in the
city as well as out of town guests, as
the affair will be open house for all.
Luncheon will be served In the eve
ming to those who make reservations
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Members Of the Delta Theta Tau
sorority will give Christmas dance
Monday evening In the Omicron Fl
Sigma fraternity rooms. Sorority
members and friends will be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. e. C. Rowe of Elk.
hart are the gutsts of Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Rowe OF South Twentieth
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-28

=. r. Brown has returned to Youngs-
town, O., after spending Christmas
With his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Brown OF South B street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS LN
 SMALL WARES STATIONERY, ETC. Wilimantic Sixcord Machine black black and whiteEAnniversary Price spool 4c American Snap Fasteners %, value 0c-AnniVersary Go Mothproof Garment odorless value $1S5 $115uster E5inS,sN value soc at ascsai size value soc 69c Highland Writing WanSs ySue sSeA4nixeEsary ny Ps Price : 29c Es aro rasn s1 50 value value s5c slSs-reguar sL75 value $1.39
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS M
MILLINERY

smaller children stylish colorngs nary rimmedthese regular Anniversary Price s139 Chdrens Trimmed Hats for the older children variety of
 
 Price s19s UnriInmed black shapesAnniver Price ................... 95c Womens Trimmed Dress Hats of the stylish this dferentthese Anniversary Price s395
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS M
KNIT UNDERWEAR

vesary 29c Knit 2scA anniversary Price 25c  less; value ssc-Anniversary Price 31c Anniversary 33c
 
 Anniversary Price oe::.......:....-... 31c Union Suits, trimmed regular 8sc value-Annversary Price Bic Wome Medium Pants, a regular valueAnnvary Price 59c Weight Pants. 69c Medium Union Suits shapes regular $115-Annnersary Price ssc Womens Medium Weight all shapes $125 vaueAnniversary 95c
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS W

AIV7V1VEHOAH7 OALE OFECLALO nv
 DRAPERIES say '-'e -. .::. 1oc Curtain Scms and Maqusees with pretty face effect borders white 1scAnni Pries 1sc 
 sso qualities s5o quality 1sc Cretonnes splendid coorings, regular up 33c regular price s14e quality s1.7s vaue-Anniversary $1.O9
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS w
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT

sS1zo 1sc Gabardne white skirts ssc yard-Annivsrsary Price 45c One lot of Imitation Fet Lace Trimmed sca regular $1oO 6SC lot Renaissance and Japanese Drawn Work scarf Cen 5nch $19S-Anni Price 75c dozen enme splendid value Anniversary Price 1ec
 
 e Anniversary 5sc Bdspreads weight regular sa75 Anniversary s1.s5 full double "earwool" Blankets white sary s2e5
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS M
HANDKERCHIEFS MEMS AND WOMEN'S

Womenis White Cambric Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, regular price 10c-5 for 25e or each ... DC Women's Colored Embroider- cd Handkerchiefs, genuine imported goods, actual value 25c .........."............. 121ae Women's Linen Initialed Handkerchiefs. actual value
 25c-87Iac a box of or each 15e Women's Fine Linen Hem
 stitched Handkerchiefs, actu- al value 25c. 5c.................. 1ec Mems White Cambric Hem-
 stitched Handkerchiefs, regu-
 lar 12114c-3 for 25c or each. Sc
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS M

Tafera More. SH black white all colors regular price 17c yardAnnversary Ribbons Moire wde
 white all desirable coor regular price 2sc yardAnn Versary Frce
 All Silk Taea Ribbon full 6s inches wide black white and yard-Annver sary 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ANNIVERSARY SALE SPECIALS M
WOMENS WEAR APRONS, HOUSE DRESSES, PETTlCoATs, ETC.

Solors regular price sso-Anniysrs.ry Price 3ec
  $225 including Barmon Adjustable Dses-Annvsrssry Prss s1.es White Muslin Petcoas of quality muslin. with regular 75c Price
 
 materials. .s2oo Heatherboom Pettoats with silk all .::1. D. . 1lD. .'.'''1s.. ,..s ss25 Envelope Chenlises prettiy dainty entire line of $1 25 CheisesAn nversary Price 9sc
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

! that she escaped to her own room.
She did not relish sitting there dis
cussing Mr.. Andrew Bush.
Nevertheless she kept thinking Of
him long after she went to bed She
was not at all vlndlctive, and his mis-
fortune, the fact-lf the report were
true-that he was facing his end,
stirred her pity.
The report Of his injury was verified
In the morning papers. BY evening II
had pretty well passed out of Hazels
mind. She had more pleasant con-
Germs. Jack Barrow dropped in about
siX-thirty to ask If she wanted to 90
with him to concert during the week.
They were sitting in the parlor, by
front window, chattering to each
other but not so engrossed that they
failed TO notice carriage drawn by
two splendid grays pull up at the front
gate. The footman, in brown livery,
got down and came to the door. Hazel
knew the carriage. She had seen Mr..
Andrew Bush abroad In it many
time. She wondered If there was some
further annoyance in store for her, and
frowned at the prospect.
She heard Mrs. Stout answer the
bell in person. There was low
humble of voices. Then the landlady
appeared in the parlor doorway, the
foOtman behind her.
"This is the lady" Mrs. Stout in
dicated Hazel. "a message for you,
Miss Weir"
The liveried person bowed and ex-
tended an envelope. 81 was instructed
to deliver this to you personally" he
said, and fingered as If he looked for
further instructions.
Hazel looked at the envelope. She
could not understand why, under the
circumstances, any message should
come to her through such a medium.
But there was her name inscribed. She
glanced up. Mrs. Stout gazed past the
footman with an air of frank anticipa-
ton. Jack also was looking. But the
landlady caught Hazel's glance and
backed out the door, and Hazel opened
the letter.
The note was brief and to the point:
Miss Weir: Mr.. Bush, being seriously
injured and unable to WRITE bids me say
that he is very anxious to see you. He
sends his carriage to convey you here. His
physicians fear that he will not survive
the night, hence he begs of you to come.
Very truly,
ETHEL r. WATSON.
Nurse in Waiting.
"The ideal OF course l won't! l
wouldn't think of such thing!" Hazel
exclaimed.
Just second" she said to the foot
man.
Over on the parlor mantel lay some
sheets of paper and envelopes. She
borrowed n pencil from Barrow and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

at large might think. SO she went
back to the office at one o'clock and
took up her work. Long before eve
ming she sensed that others had read
the Gazette. Not that anyone men
toned 1t, but sundry curious glances
made her painfully aware of the fact.
She had just reached the first land
ing of her boarding house when she
heard the telephone bell, and second
or two later the landlady called.
"Oh, Miss Weir! Telephone" q
Barrow's voice hailed her over the
line.
"Ill be out by seven" said he. 1--WE
had better take walk We can't talk
in the parlor; there'll probably be a
lot Of old tabbles there out of sheer
curiosity"
"All right Hazel agreed, and hung
up.
She dressed herself. UncOnsclously
the truly feminine asserted its doml-
nance-the woman anxious to please
and propitlate her lover. She put on
dainty summer dress, rearranged her
hair, powdered away all trace of the
tears that insisted on coming as soon
as she reached the sanctuary of her
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
GRO BE CONTINUED
FAMILY OF SQUIRREL PETS
Four Half.Grown Red Bunnies in Pos
session Of Maine High School Stu.
dent Are Privileged Characters.

The livellest pets, perhaps in all
Maine, are four half-grown red squlr.
rels, the proud possession of Morris
Rich, student in Hallowell High
school, observes the Kennebec Journal.
The squirrel and her babies were cap
tured when the latter were too young
to know butternut from doughnut
but they are experts on the question
now. The mother escaped, but the
youngsters know good thing when
they see it, and they seem to have no
intention Of quitting the place where
food Is plenty and n warm nest always
inviting.
They whisk up the furry legs Of
Lady" the dlgnified collie, scurry
across her back, perhaps to leap from
there to the shoulder of some member
of the family. They sass" the cat to
her face and she seems to understand
that they are privileged characters.
They are fond Of chocolate and are
neither dflldent nor lack "cheek" when
their wonderful little smellers tell
them that something good is on the
family table, But the fun begins when
there is only one piece for two scrappy,
perfect perfectly healthy and deter.
mined young squirrels.
They are fighting blood" from ear
tips to toenails, and the air is full Of
squirrels and squeals right away after
war Is declared. When the kicking
and fancy tumbling ends both contest
ants are discovered to be sitting up,
calmly and serenely nibbling at the
booty gained or saved-no evidence Of
alteration or resentment anywhere.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
CHAPTER Il-continued

Hazel stared. aghast, astoundcd'
She was not at all sorry; she WAS per-
haps trlne ashamed. But the humor
Of the thing appealed to her most
strongly Of all. In spite Of herself, she
smiled ms she reached once more for
her hat. And this time Mr.. Bush did
not attempt to restrain her.
She breathed sigh Of relief when
she had gained the street, and she did
not In the least care If her departure
during business hours excited any Gu
rlOsity In the main office. Moreover,
she was doubly glad to be away from
Bush.
"He looked perfectly devilish,' she
told herself. "My, | loathe that man
He is dangerous. Marry him? The
idea !"
She knew that she must have cut
him deeply in mans tenderest spot
his self-esteem. But just how well she
had gauged the look and possibilities
Of Mr.. Andrew Bush, Hazel scarcely
EeuilLcu.
II won't tell Jack" she reflected.
He'd probably want TO thrash him.
And that would stir up lot of hOrrid
talk. Dear me, that's one experience
don't want repeated. | wonder If he
made court TO his first wife in that
high-handed, Observation-Disclosures
death fashion,"
She laughed when she caught her
self scrubblng vigorously with her
handkerchief ut the place where his
lips had touched her cheek. She was
primitive enough in her instincts to
feel trife glad of having retaliated
In what her training compelled her to
consider perfectly hoydenish" man
ner. But she could not deny that it
had proved wonderfully effective.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

"Jack," Hazel pleaded, don't take
that tone with me. can't stand tt
won't. I'm not little child to be
scolded and browbeaten. This morn
ing when you telephoned you were al
most insulting, and 1t hurt me dread
fully. You're angry now, and suspi-
clous. You seem to think I must have
done some dreadful thing. know
what you're thinking. The Gazette
hlnted at some affair between me and
Mr.. Bush; that possibly that was
sort Of left-handed reparatl6n for ru-
lining me. II that didn't make me nm
cry, 1t would amuse me-it's so absurd.
Haven't you any faith In me at all? I
haven't done anything to be ashamed
Of. I've got nothing to conceal"
Don't conceal 1t, then" Barrow
muttered sulkily. "Tve got n right to
know whatever there is to know II
I'm going to marry you. You don't
seem to have any idea what this sort
of talk that's going around means to
man."
Hazel stopped short and faced him.
Her heart pounded sckeningly and
hurt pride and rising anger chOked her
for an instant. But she managed to
speak calmly, perhaps with added
calmness by reason of the struggle
she was compelled to make for self
control.
IF you are going to marry me-" she
repeated, 'you have got right to
know all there Is to know. Have |
refused to explain? I haven't had
much chance to explain yet. Have I
refused to tell you anything? Would
any reasonable explanation make an
impression on you In your present
frame of mind. | don't want to marry
you If you can't trust me. Why, ]
Couldn't wouldn't-marry you any
time, or any place, under those con.
dltlons, no matter how much | may
foollshly care for you"
"Theres just one thing, Hazel" Bar
row persisted stubbornly. "There must
have been something between you and
Bush. You're nc helping yourself by
getting. on your dignity and talking
about my not trusting you, instead Of
explaining these things"
"A short time ago." Hazel told him
quietly, "Mr. Bush asked me to marry
him. refused, of course. He"
"You refusedm Barrow interrupted
cynically. "Most girls would have
jumped at the chance"
"Jack!" she protested.
"Well," Barrow defended, "he was
almost millionaire, and I've got moth
ing but my hands and my brain. But
suppose you did refuse him. How does
that account for the five thousand dol.
lars"
81 think" Hazel flung back passion.
ately, "I'll let you find that out for
yourself. You've said enough now to
make me hate you almost. Your very
manners an insult"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Sea Fish Oppose Goiter.

Sen fish of all kinds has been found
to oppose golter in communities where
goiter prevails extensively. Author
tiles have attributed the remark.
able prevalence Of goiter and Gre
tinism or myxoedema physical defect
due to failure of normal thyroid gland
function) In Switzerland to the scare.
ity of sea food in that inland coun.
try. And there Is some ground for the
idea that more frequent use of sea
fish in the diet tends to prevent or
cure simple goiter, which Is rather ex.
cessively prevalent in the great lakes
basin. Sea fish contains Iodine In as.
similabe form, and It Is to this ele.
ment that the foods value in cases of
golter is ascribed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Keep After Things.

Do you remember when you learned
to swim, or ride bicycle? You went
to It for all you were worth, but you
couldn't get the hang of it. Then, a
few days afterward, you tried again
and It "came to you" first thing
But 1t wouldn't have come to you"
If you hadn't gone to 1t" that other
time. The effort which seemed to be
wasted at the time you made 1t wasn't
wasted after oil. You will find It the
same with learning how to think. II
you can't keep your mind on the sub
ject tomorrow morning, keep on trying
till the half hour is up. The next
morning you'll do little better, and
you'll surprise yourself within few
weeks.-Exchange.