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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
SERVICE FLAG
 OF MAS0NS TO
 BE DISPLAYED

Today there will be suspended from the arch of the approach to the Masonic Temple a service flag bearing thereon seventeen blue stars, one for each member of Panama Lodge No. 162, F. & A. M, who is now serving under the colors of the nation.
 A few for whom the star is shown were already in the service at the time war was declared, but the large majority of them have enlisted since the United States entered into the conflict Those for whom the stars stand are:
 Walter Rowson.
 Orville Glenn Fairburn.
 Emil Charles Schmanke.
 Arthur Ritchie.
 Homer Jerome Amend.
 Theodore Custer.
 John Joseph Matyka.
 James Brandon Coleman.
 Robert Loghry.
 Harry Shuts.
 Howard Robert Logan.
 Clarence Hefron.
 Malcolm Edie Smith.
 Geo. B. Trites.
 Edgar Hylton Poppell.
 Robert Yancy St. George.
 John Fredrick Long.
 Of the last three on the list the following might be said: Both Edgar Poppell and Robert St. George went Outside for the purpose of entering service and John Long, who was registered with the local board here, was at Toledo, Ohio, and is no doubt inducted into service by this time. he being included in the first draft called here.
 With the number serving the coun- try Panama lodge is justified in feel ing great pride in the patriotism of it's members, and should occasion require the entire membership is ready to respond to the call of the country.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
POOR OUTLOOK
 FROM HUNGARY

and perhaps medium crops are eX. pected this year in Hungary Ordi- narily enormous crops of grain are raised, and this year special effort has been made to raise large amount. Considerably greater acre. age was planted, but the late frosts have damaged the cereals and also the fruits and garden products, so that the yield will be much cut down.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
GREAT COTTON
 CROP PROSPECT
 FOR THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON, D. C., July D. A huge cotton crop is expected for this year. The prospect has never been as good as it is now. and the department of agriculture forecasts 15,325,00 bales. The average size of bale is 500 pounds. The crop promises to be the largest ever grown and will do much to help out on the wool shortage. Farmers of the southeast have been urged to do their best in the production of cotton and are responding nobly
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
EARLY RECESS
 FOR CONGRESS
 NOT IN SIGHT

WASHINGTON. D. C., July D. Congress had for long time hoped to start its recess on Wednesday, July 8, but this hope has been aban- doned. The army appropriation bill, war prohibition and wheat prices are measures which have called for considerable investigation and made necessary delay. With these other bills has come the proposal of taking over the telegraph and telephone lines, and it has added to the delay
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
AMERICAN GUNS
 GET TO FRONT

WASHINGTON, D. C., July g. American-built 155-milimetre guns are now moving to the front, much to the qualification of the American leaders. who have up to this time depended upon the French and Brit
 sh-made guns. The new guns are of French design and are to be used for making a heavy barrage fire to back up infantry advances. The new guns are of siX-inch bore
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
WILL
 CELEBRATE 4TH

WASHINGTON, D. C.. July D. For the first time in history the Fourth of July will be observed in Liverpool by the population. There will be church services and enter. tainments for the Americans. who will be guests of the city. There are many Americans there from both the army and the navy. Approxi- mately $500 will be at the dinner which will be given to them in one of the large theatres.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
SHIRT
 INDUSTRY FOR THE JAPANESE

LONDON, July 2.-The Americans and British have planned the for nation of society in Japan which will have as its object the promo tion of the shirt industries. The cooperation Is on matter of mu- tual interest to the two countries as well as to the Japanese. It will regulate the production. giving large number of those for which there is the greatest demand. The marketing will be simplified and consequently the price lowered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
RAIL BIRDS TO
 LOSE HANC0UT

Those individuals who have ac- quired the habit of perching them selves on the fire hydrant box To- cated on the corner of Cushman and Front street are soon to lose their favorte roasting place. Most any sunny day may be seen number of men perched on top of the box enjoying sun bath, and at times there is waiting list of quite a few who hope that vacancy will occur that they may enjoy their sase in the sun.
 By a motion passed at one of the recent council meetings it was de- cided to remove the hydrant from it's present location to the corner across the street. The work of moving it will be commenced within a few days after the celebration is over and the birds will have to hunt another roost, as the corner to where it will be removed will be in the shade all of the time during the afternoon.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
ARE
 CHEERFUL IN
 SPITE OF WAR

Tn the April number Of Current History is an article entitled War Widows of the Poor in Paris" The writer, Anna. Milo Upjohn, an Am erican, is the visiting inspector in Paris for the Fraternite Americaine, and in regard to the care of the orphans there says:
 "As l go about the stormy streets, climbing dark stairways leading to stricken homes, often wish that those who have given their $365O a year for these French orphans might see for themselves the comfort and relief which their money brings and realize how wisely it is spent in the main.
 And the children are such jolly little specimens, in spite of the sinister atmosphere which, unknown to them. envelops their country and their babyhood. * The best that we can do is to see that they have plenty of bread and milk-these very little boys and girls, who un- consciously make their appeal to us with their shy, merry, mischievous ways. Perhaps it is round.eyed baby with downy hair and tiny, reaching hands, or little fellow with laughing blue eyes and square shoulders, or typical little French girl, oval-faced and dark-eyed, re- fusing to play and grieving for her father, grieving most of all that she was not beside him in the trenches: If l had been there would not have let those boches hurt my little papa
 '"The tenderness of the French for children, particularly for little chil- dren, is very great. A touching sight is the Poilu on leave taking his little girl out for an airing. She comes into the Metro perched on his arm like a fluffy bird, is carefully settled on his knee-for the most hardened Parisian gives up his seat to anyone carrying child-her clothes are pulled down, her socks pulled up, her jacket loosened at the throat, and, possessing himself of small hand, the heavy-footed warrior in the shabby uniform gazes enraptured at the tiny thing, with it's satiny skin and limpid eyes, smuggling against him. When their station is reached she is stood on the seat, while one delft sweep of the blue sleeve straightens her little skirts and she makes her exit on a strong arm, her chubby fingers caressing the back of a seamy neck"
 It is for such little ones that the fund is. being raised in Fairbanks. Those who have children may well picture the placing of their own lit tie ones in the environment depicted above and consider whether the money they give into the orphan fund is being expended to alleviate the suffering and to bring joy into the life of little one who has lost it's all. Hardships may we'll be en- dured by the adult, but not by those who, in their innocence, do not know what the war portends, and it is up to everyone who can feel for a child bereft of it's parent to pro vide such comforts as they may.
 For the starting of the fund this month the first donation to be re. corded is that of the Monday club with the sum of $5, derived at their meeting yesterday at the Masonic Temple.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
JACK DEMPSEY PUTS TO SLEEP
 TOM M'CARTY

TULSA, Okla, July 2.--Jack Demp. sey knocked out Tommy McCarty of Lewiston, Montana, in less than one round The bout was scheduled for twelve rounds, but the men had not much more than come together be- fore Dempsey landed hard one which hoored McCarty for tine count. The audience expressed much dis gust at the outcome. McCarty was the heavier and for that reason Dempsey had some sympathizers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
BIG EXPLOSION
 IN A SYRACUSE
 MUNITI0N PLANT

SYRACUSE, N. Y.. July 1.-Two large explosions have occurred in the Semit Solvay intuition plant of this city. The police believe that the dead and injured will number more than 100. A fire followed the explosions and leveled three build ings. The flames mingled with the obnoxious gases were great detri- ment to the fire fighters. They were able by hard work to save the T. N. T. plant, which is large plant employing about 5000 men.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
COPPER PRICES
 ARE FIXED NOW
 BY WAR BOARD

WASHINGTON, D. C., July D. The war industries board has fixed the price of copper at 26 cents. The price goes into effect on July and lasts until August, but is subject to the approval of the President There has been considerable demand for large increase. The new price shows an advance of two and one half cents over the old price
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
MARRIAGE OF A FORMER
 FAIRBANKSAN IS NOTE

In recent advices received it is stated that Miss Emma Sullivan, who formerly lived in Fairbanks, had been married and was the moth CT of bouncing baby girl. Miss Sullivan left for the Outside about three years ago and was married shortly after her arrival in the States.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
GOOD NEWS IS
 GIVEN FRANCE

WASHINGTON, D. C., July o. Chairman Hurley sent news to the men at the front that 100 ships are to be launched as a fitting ceebra- lion of July Fourth. General Persh- ing made reply to the shipping board expressing his qualification over the number of ships built and stating that no more definite reply could be made to the kaiser's chal- lenge.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08

With the logs of the first drive arriving, the Moves mill, which has been leased by c. N. Banks for a long term, will start cutting its first lumber today. A full crew has been put on, and within a short time it is expected that the capacity of the mill will be turned out daily
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE

At Pittsburg-Pittsburg z, Cincin- nati 6. At New York-New York 2, Phila- delphia 5. At St. Louis-St. Louis 1-2. Chicago 7-6. At Boston-Boston 0, Brooklyn 4.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE At Washington-Washington 3. BOs- ton 0. At Philadelphia-Philadelphia 5, New York 0. At Chicago-Chicago 8-8, Detroit 2-11. At Cleveland-Cle 4, St. Louis
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
HONOR FLAG IS
 NOW DISPLAYED

Flung to the breezes at the cor ner of Cushman and Second is the honor flag awarded Fairbanks for exceeding the quota allotted in the third Liberty Loan.
 On the upper white field is placed four stars, one for each time the quota was oversubscribed. Center. ing the flag are three blue bars designating the third Liberty Loan. The flag itself is white with a red border about five inches wide, and with its red border carries all the National colors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08

Here's another threat about the high cost of living through the war"
 What is it?"
 "The paper says they've got a wonderful gun which can shoot 30 miles and kill chickens. Of course, that's going to make eggs go up"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08
NOMINAL FINE
 WAS IMPOSED

The marshal's office was notified yesterday from Nenana Of the ar rest there Saturday of Caspar Nader man on the charge of larceny, the complaint being sworn to by Frank Smith.
 On the prisoners appearing before Commi. sioner R. s. Mcdonald the plea of guilty was entered, upon which the court imposed a fine of one dollar and costs. which was paid and Waterman released from custody.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-08

Mourner-Ah, what loss have suffered in the death of my mother in.law! Friend-She meant good deal to you? Mourner-Yes; she was a vegetarian and gave us her meat card,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
SINKS SUBMARINE
UNDER HEAVY fire
SeapIane Persists in Attack While
ShelIed by Six German
Ships.
THREE OTHERS DESTROYED
British Armen Calmly Drop Bombs
as Enemy Shells 5urst-Oepth
Bombs Prove effective When
Aviators Sight U-5oats.

London.-Under heavy attack from
three German submarines and three
German destroyers, British seaplane
recently persisted In her efforts
against another enemy U-boat and sue
ceeded in sinking II before being dam
aged by the fire of the other enemy
warshlps.
The seaplane was on patrol duty at
8 80 o'clock in the morning when a
submarine was sighted on the surface
with a man standing forward by the
gun. Increasing her speed. the sen
plane dropped TO an altitude Of 600
feet and released a bOrcb.
AS she &. Ooped around to repeat the
attack a shell from the U-boat burst
in the air 80 feet from the propeller.
II was seen that the bomb had made
a direct hit, big rent being visible
in the deck of the submarine Just
then out Of the mist ahead three more
enemy submarines. followed close by
three destroyers, appeared.
Attacked by Six Vessels.
All six vessels maintained hot fire
against the seaplane. However, n sec
ond bomb dropped on The disabled T.
boat. 1t exploded II feet ahead Of
the bow Of the submarine. The whole
craft shook and then sank quickly in
a pool of oil. bubbles and wreckage.
The seaplane, having no more bombs.
and as the destroyers were coming
near. returned to its base.
Seaplanes also have accounted for
three other submarines. In one case
two large seaplanes attacked subma
rlne or the surface. with two Germans
standing on the coming tower. One
plane d. opped a bomb 10 the starboard
Of the U-boat while the other placed
one sqvareiy in front Of the coming
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
FORTUNE WAITS FOR BURNS
Never Returned Can Claim
Windfall.

New York--Boy! Page Mr. Burns 7
Paging the Mr.. Burnses Of the coun-
try Is precisely the task confronting
]. NJ. Sacklin of No. 3 Beekman street.
who is In charge Of large sum u
money seeking an ow->er-hrst name
and present whereabouts unknown.
Here IS how IL happened:
When Lincoln called for volunteers
IN go David Burns. then living at No
I3J East Twenty-First street. this city.
stopped his work and marched off 10
battle. He was in such haste to re-
spond that he notified no relative and
made no disposition Of d tidy bank ac-
count.
David Burns never came back. His
unclaimed earnings lay In the bank,
swelling by the increment of iEesT~st
until now they represent n large for
tune even In these days The windfan
is awaiting the claim of the right Mr..
Burns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
FOODS TASTE BETTER COOKED
TOBACCO TASTES BETTER
TOASTED

Since the day of the caveman, who
liked his meat raw, civilization has
learned lot about the scientific treat.
ment of the things we eat.
Naturally none of us would now
prefer to have our meat raw, our POI
tatoes as they come from the ground,
our coffee unroasted.
And naturally follows the great dis
covery recently made hy The Ameri-
can Tobacco Co.-that tobacco tastes
better TOASTEDl
This wonderful new idea-simple
like all great inventions-was first
used in producing the famous LUCKY
STRIKE Cigarette-made of toasted
Burnley tobacco.
Burnley has a mellow favor, entirely
different from the tobacco usually
used for cigarettes. 1t is a pipe to-
bacco andLUCKY STRIKE Cigarettes
taste like pipe. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the woman's dread when che
gets up in the morning to start the days
work: "Ohl how my back aches" GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules taken to-
day eases the backache of tomorrow
taken every day ends the backache for
all time. Don't delay. What's the use
of suffering7 Begin taking GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM OH Capsules today and
be relieved tomorrow. Take three or four
every day and be permanently free from
wrenching distressing back pain. But be
sure to get GOLD MEDAL. Since 1895
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem oil has been the
National Remedy of Holland. the Govern
ment of the Netherlands having granted
a special charter authorizing its prepa-
ration and sale. The housewife of Hol-
land would almost as soon be without
bread as she would without her Real
Dutch Drops" as she quantity calls GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules This Is
the one reason why YOU will ind the
women and children of Holland so sturdy
and robust
GOLD MEDAL are the pure. original
Harlem Oil Capsules imported direct
from the laboratories in Harlem. Hol-
land. But be sure to get GOLD MEDAL.
Look for the name on every box. Sold
by reliable druggists in sealed packages,
three sizes. Money refunded II they do
not help you. Accept only the GOLD
MEDAL. All others are limitations Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
GREAT FOR ECZEMA
AND OLD SORES
! Guarantee My Ointment, Says Peter.
son. Stops Itching instantly.

eff YOU are responsible for the health Of
your family" says Peterson. 81 want you
to get large 80 cent box of Peterson's
Ointment today.
Remember, / stand back Of every. box.
Every druggist guarantees 20 refund the
purchase price II Peterson's Ointment
doesn't do all / claim.
Il guarantee it for eczema, old sores
running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore
nipples, broken breasts, itching skin, PIN
bleeding and itching piles as well as for
burns. scalds. cuts, bruises and sunburn. !"
"I had 20 running sores on ny leg for
II years. Was In three different hospitals
Amputation was advised Skin grating
Ointment. Mrs F. r. Root, PSI Michi-
gan St. Buffalo. N. Y.
Mail orders filled. charges prepaid by
Peterson Bros. Buffalo, N, Y. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01

woman's military band which can
be used to replace Some of the numer-
Gus military bands which have gone to
the front, is being organized In New
York. The band will play at recruit
ing rallies and for other patriotic oh
jects. Miss Annabelle Boyer, the
young lady shown in the photograph
has been selected as drum major of
the new organization. She is already
very proficient in the twirling of the
baton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
Ingenious Argument.

Filly had always wanted dog. but
as an excuse his mother told him she
could not afford to feed one on &C
count of the war. But afterward he
found a stray dog so little he could
carry 1t in his arms without any eff
fort.
His mother met him at the door as
he was bringing II home and ex-
claimed: Nov, Billy, told you all
about why couldn't keep dog. Take
1t back where you found 1t right
away"
But ma" the little fellow argued,
'he's so small he can live on the
crumbs / drop on the tablecloth."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation OF
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is a gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both In stomach and intestines, cleans
tary canal. stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood, Sold In all civilized countries
Give II a trial.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
Drastic Control Of EIax.

The British flax control board or
dered that no flax, fax line. or fax
tow may without permit be spread,
carded or otherwise put into manufac-
ture after January u. No yarns com
posed wholly or partly Of fax or tow
may without permit be wound or
warped after January II. No yarn or
flax or tow may without permit be
boiled. bleached or put into any other
process of treatment after January 3.
All existing licenses to spin are can
celed and from above dates applica-
tions for further permits will be re-
ceived.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
Truths Brought Home to Ameri
cans by Great Fight for
Democracy.
ALL CAN SHARE IN BATTLE
Send Your Dollars to Government
Rout Our Enemy Within Our
Gates-Your Patriotism
on Trial.
BY oELETT BURGESS of The Vigil
Iantes

lantes.
What have you learned from this
first year of the war;
Have you learned that no peace is
possible but one founded upon the trl-
umph of democracy?
Germany's faithlessness to her
treaty agreements in Belgium has had
its sequel in her deceit in Russia. Ger
| mans frightfulness is the deliberate
policy Of autocracy in its design to en-
slave the yOrld. All pretenses of lib
eral reforms have been drowned in
the rising lust for world-conquest.
Intoxicated by self love and ruthless
ambition the kaiser and his war lords
seek to bring all civilizations under the
reign of brute force. Nation after na-
ton has fallen their prey. If we are
TO survive. that malign doctrine of
might-makes-right must be destroyed
forever.
Have you learned that you, too, can
fight In the battle for freedom7
Lend your money to the Liberty
Loans; give IL TO the Red Cross. Every
dollar lent the government helps equip
soldier; every dollar to the Red
Cross succors him In his time of need
l. you are patriot you can no more
keep out of these drives" than. If a
soldier. you could refuse TO go over
the top into No Mans Land
Dollars Are Soldiers.
Dollars are soldiers, too Your dol
lars will fight TO end the war Each
private may think his own worth small
but all together they make an army.
Your dollar seems snail. but If each
does his share the war viii have suffi-
cient backing
For your boys sake. if he is "Over
there subscribe You would not re-
fuse to help a pal? Wei, you have a
million pals, Help them
Have you learned that the enemy Es
herewith us, too7
The soldiers blood. in the trenches,
is not only drained by flying shells--it
is sucked by rats and lice. Here at
home we have human vermin preying
upon us. Just as evil and insidious as
the trench pests are the pro-German
spies and propagandists and the paci-
fists who seek to impede or discoun-
tenance the war. Watch them. watch
for them, seek them out.
Let no seditious word or act 90 un.
reported. Let the alien enemy sub
1ect declare plainly where he stands,
whether he is for us or against us. If
German born. urge him to join the
League for Americans of German Orig
In and thus manifest at once his in
eradicable love for the fatherland and
his devotion to his adopted country.
Those who are not for us are against
us!
Have you learned that your patriot
ism is being tried by your faith and
your works7
BE not cast down by defeat. Spread
no rumors of calamity. When the dark
days come, encourage the timld and
fearful, reprove the alarmist and back
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-01
THE LITTLE LAD

BY Agnes Lee of the VigiIantea
To me it's always the little lad
Afraid TO speak his name.
But he was one of the first to go,
When his heart received the flame.
BE used TO steal from the Shadowy
room,
And over the lighted stair,
If dismal tales were being told.
But he won the Croix de Guerre.
He elutched my hand when the thun
der broke.
He paled Mt the lightning's glance.
But he met the Teutons face to face,
And fell with the sons of France.