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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Note the result of six months of mill
tary training. Compare lines A-A and
BIB in cut.
ate and manly. His awkwardness had
disappeared. The change was wonder
full and 1t was all to the good. Here
is a photograph showing before and
after taking and am sure no patent
medicine advertisement could beat 1t
swell, mother and / were delighted
That was ten years ago, and Howard
says the year he spent at the militar!
academy was the best year Of his life
snow" said Uncle Dan, with grea
earnestness, "when such training doe:
so much good, makes better citizens an
at the same time fits man to defen,
his country, why should not Uncle Sar
furnish this training at the govern
ment's expense? The government ha
the right to call anyone to serve il
case Of war, and without training, {,
man is worth nothing as a soldier. I'm
Gle Sam has splendid new training
camps that will soon be available fol
the purpose, therefore, here is double
reason why the Chamberlain bill fol
compulsory military training should b.
passed at once, so that every boy ply
sically fit may have this training anC
not leave it for his parents to pay for
On account Of the expense, not one DO!
In so can take the training now. I an
glad that you can do so. These big
crops and big prices, find, make tn
farmers rather 'cocky,' and that tn,
best is demanded by them"
Billie was up with the lark the mex
morning, more excited and enthusiastic
than ever. He had plan. He knew
Jimmie owned a colt worth 500; tina
he would make almost another 500 OF
his potatoes if they turned out well
and that he had from his previou.
savings, bought 500 Liberty bono
Billie's plan was to have Jimmie casi
in and 60 with him. He was disap
pointed to find that Jimmie would still
lack about $500 Of having enough t.
see him through. His lip Quivering, he
said: "rm mighty sorry to leave Jim
mie."
Uncle Dan was silent moment OF
two. then he asked Billie to go down
to the orchard and get him some ap-
| pies to eat on the train. While he was
gone, it was arranged that Uncle Dan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham would ad.
vance the money necessary so that
Jimmie could go. When Billie returned
he was told about 1t. He ran to the
phone and called Jimmie. saying
Come on over, run just as fast as you
can, I've got the greatest news you
| ever heard ~"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
DO IT NOW.

The Committse finds the Boone
Way Pioneer Fund, for the pur-
chasing of an automobile for the
Boone Way Man, lacks SI47 II
for the getting of the machine.
1t is desired to raise this amount
within the next two weeks so a
to give the old road pusheA6
opportunity to ride over son
the roads that he has been tn
cause of building as we'll as fol-
his use in the work he is fol-
lowing on the highways in var
ious counties. 1t is not meant
for 10y wagon. but for practi-
cal purposes. 1t is unfair to
stand by and see the old fellow
DO the walking act day after day
while some of US fly over his
roads in our tin lizzies" and au
tomobiles.
We ask his Rockcastle friends
to come TO the aid of the fund
All good roads people of the
county should feel it a privilege.
a duty and a pleasure to contrib
ute something to the cause. Let
US show some appreciation fol
the great work that has been &C
complished by this man and fel
low citizen, for the benefit o.
our people. Many from beyond
Cur borders have contributed
Bring or send your subscription
to the Treasurer, or to thu
Boone Way Pioneer Fund. Peep
les Bank, Mt. Vernon.
w. H. Fish, Treasurer
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
DO YOU ENJOY LIFE?

A man in good physical condi'
ton is almost certain TO enjoy
life. while the bilious and dy
speptic are respondent. do not
enjoy their meals and feel mis-.
cradle a good share of the time
This i'll feeling is nearly always
unnecessary. A few doses OF
Chamberlain s Tablets to tone up
the stomach, improve the diges
ton and regulate the bowels is
all that is needed. Try it.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
Billie and Jimmie Will Take Military
Training.
Number Sir

81 am mighty sorry, Uncle Dan, that
this is y"ur last night with us. Cant
you stay longer? We boys are having
peach of time" said Billie
swell, if you get more out of it il
the way of pleasure than l." said Un
Gle Dan, "yOu are going some"
Billie, have been talking seriously
with your father and mother about
sending you to military academy and
they asked HE to talk with you about
it,"
"WhOOpee!" Billie screamed, like a
wild Indian.
Now, hold your horses" said Uncle
Dan. "and listen to ME. You know
sent my boy, Howard, to one of these
schools for year when he was about
your age. He was narrow chested
stoop shOuldered, rather loose jointed
he had the big head and needed dis
cipline and physical development. H
was growing fast and l wanted him tC
be strong physically"
Say, Uncle DAN" said Billie, 81 be
lieve your description of Howard fit,
me pretty well, eh?
"Well," said Uncle Dan, ito be franl
think it does; you need the sam,
thing. Howard did not like it at first.
am told for few weeks he had 'IOugl
Sledding,' but after he found that tn,
only way was to obey orders, he caugh
the spirit of the institution and like
it. We did not see him for about si>
months, then he came home for a few
days. We were astonished at his ap
pearance. He had gained about q
pounds in weight, his muscles were a.
hard as nails, he stood as straight a:
an arrow, he was courteous, consider
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
Save Food
No Sacrifice, Just q Change.

The program of food conservation In
le United States leads Missouri Rural
st to say: I'VE Americans have not
ct been asked for any real sacrifice.
Dur meatless day and wheatiess meals
are merely a matter OF changing the
oil-of-fare. substituting oae food for
another and are nothing compared
with the rations imposed q the Eng
.ish people and the voluntary rations
asked of the Canadiana"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

katherine Stinson who made
the record flight in an airplane.
last week from Chicago to Bling
hampton, N. Y. a distance Of
7s3 miles without a stop, is p
girl of not yet FL years of age,
She has q school of aviation at
San Antonio. Texas which the
writer visited in January 1917.
Miss Stinson has made fights in
other countries including Japan
where the Emperor decorated
her and gave prizes to the value
of $1,000.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31


in address
Food Administrator
necessity at the
gloriousy hold
ION the
job" and IN Germ Hordes backa
is
and American Pa
tr at home must provide by savings the homes There no other
in the
Knowing all loyal citizens are glad and willing to conform house
fight freedom
a
hold unreasonable being
Justice the Federal coura The penalty for convicted hoard
exceed $4,000
The Administration determined the amosnt Of wheat that
available until people
reasonable
has stated that unreasonable this hand
than thirty days supply this householder
prosecu
ton. The procedure is by indictment Federal
persons following practices
formerly considered and usual have laid in larger quantities of -four
FOOD the interest OF fairness and justice offers to those
citizens have thus acted
notoriety
woIidr prosecution
County
of
ce and holds his hur Cor the
but
and
of Nao Safety
supply already
direct
| Il O
freedom, o
the Huns Don't let
many brave boys from your home town Make your sacrifice for
FRED
Federal Food Administrator 70 Kenuck
18th, 1918
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
Be More Efficient Than the Enemy.

"The only way to win the war;" Pro-
5ressive Farmer believes, lis for us to
sc mere Efficient than the enemy. II
he Hun soldier is efficient, ours must
5e made more efficient. II
he German farmer Is efficient In feed
ng and clothing the German army, the
>merical farmer must prove himself
nore effic, ent."
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

The church building on South
Main erected by the Presbyter-
ians in 1887, now occupied by
the Winchester Sun printing Of
fee has been purchased by the
Nethodists which organization
will dismantle the old building
and erect q new one on the site.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Expressions Of surprise at the
number of socalled "close" or
"stingy" inclined people who
have subscribed literally to the
Red Cross fund are heard on
many sides. Well when the mat
ter is driven home with a plain
understanding of the situation
and conditions existing now ex-
listing il must surely be a sorry
Stacker. q pacifst or a pro.Hun
who would not 60 his limit in
this great cause. There are
numbers yet who will come
across when they get a better
understanding. One of these
points is that the time will come
when anyone is found who has
failed or refused to subscribe
will be pointed out W tn The I'm
ger of scorn and ostracised.
Children and older ones will
remark: There goes a Stacker
he refused to aid our boys "over
there" when aid was mostlv
needed" How would you like
to be a slackerl Can you afford
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
Save Food
U. S. cornme.I Output Doubled.

U. s. cornmeal Output Doubled.
A canvass of the whole country By
hs Food Administration shows that
lie actual milling output Of cornmeal
increased from 100000 barrels in Oc-
.ober to nearly 5000 geo barrels for
March. During the past Is months.
he output of corn -four has increased
90 per cent.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Says the Idaho Farmer: "The bread
ration Of the allied soldiers now fac
ing the fearful onslaughts of GermaL
guns and gas has been reduced. Why
Because they haven't enough to Il
around. They haven't enough whea
to make their war bread out of. VIVA,
are we going to do about it,"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

The Blue Grass newspapers
are highly complimentlng ROCK
castle and the mountain counties
for their patriotism shown in
the Red Cross drive, in addition
70 the splendid outcome of Lib.
erty bond subscriptions, thrift
and war savings stamps.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
Save Food
Put Every Aero - Wsrk.

In an editorial reviewing handicaps
and hardships Of the past, Michigan
Business Farming has this to say
about the future: The time for ind
ing fault with things. which for rea
sons perhaps more ceGent than We car
reahSs can not 10 changed for the
time being at least, has passed. Nov
that the planting season Is near and
he farmer must soon decide upon his
acreage. let Us have dsns With fruit
lsss complaining. pat eur hands to tAs
Dlsv aAd do OUR part In Winning tt
var. Never ~ + - aaid
that . soldier suffering huassr a. thai
. cA11A in Jared DsAOina dlsd fron
starvaiAsa became 30 fnl1AA II ~
great hour q nAsl - srsW the nite
q fs0A which 49, haSs nsaGkohal
them"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

have always said it and will
stick to it, Rockcastle never does
things by balance. 1t is the
whole hog and some added when
she wakes up to a proposition. 1t
was an inspiring sight, that long
list of contributors to the Red
Cross that appearedin last week S
Signal. 1t was neatly and appro-
priately said, that which the editor
offered to the report of the work
ITO pay special tribute to any
particular one in the successful
drive would be very much out OF
place, since it has been the pride
of everyone to see it 60 "over the
top" and many have been the un-
firing workers" Patriotic TO the
core.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
WAYSIDE NOTES

Daily mail is now carried by
airplaues between Washington
and New York with Philadelphia
as one of the stop stations. Post
age "a cents an ounce.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

The greatest feet of airplanes
ever Assem- bled was in an attack
on German lines a few days
since. There were 30 bombing
planes $50 battle planes gathered
in the sky at an appointed hour,
they fell into their places in per-
feet formation, and all working
in complete unison this enor-
nous fleet. They gathered in
the sky line like bees gathering
at a hive. Big damage was done
to the Huns. The allied fleet
defied the enemy 10 attack, but
the enemy declined to accept the
challenge.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Winchester has more newsboys
to the square inch than any city
Of its population in Kentucky and
they sell more and greater va
riety Of papers. Everybody
here reads.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
Save Food
at 10 the War;

In France fifty per cent of the total
energy Of the people Is said to 60 into
military effort. Hardships, hunger
sorrow-all suffering Is excused With
the explanation. 1T il the war" This
is the kind Of spirit needed in svery
American home.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Everybody. including father"
must work. Chief of Police has
issued warning notice to the eff.
feet that all Winchester citizens
who are able to do so must get
busy after a certain date or suf-
fer q penalty. Ones wealth does
not excuse him. He must do
his bit like the others.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

A faamer has this sign stuck
up in front of his premises:
Morris: No tIespassln On the
phase under penelty of ? mongree
dogs that att over soshibel with
strangers and a double barrel
shot gun that amt loaded with
sofy pillows. line gettin tired
of all this helrazen on my phase /"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

A bundle of blue grass is on
exhibition in Winchester CitizeEs
bank which measures 43 inches
iu height.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
May 18th, 1918.

Canada Reduces Wheat Consumption.
Home consumption of wheat in Can
ada is now being reduced about so per
cent to make possible an increase in
wheat exports.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31
HOLD The BATTLE LINE IN FRANCE
Feed the American Army-Save the
Wheat Flour
THE PATRIOTIC PLEDGE
I have a, family Of

persons living home have on hand
Of will use more
until harvest comes
which have on hand
the United States Food Admins
Is
l paid what 1t cost
citizen aid In the winning
O. war.
Address
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

Seven troop trains passed
thru Winchester Sunday morn
ing from Ohio. to a southern
camp.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

That O'clock face" and hand in
Peoples Bank window, the handi
work of Pinkerton the printer
man, was quite a hit. 1t kept
folks posted before and after the
R. c. drive went lover the top. "
That lone hand was still inching
along when the writer was
"hone" Saturday last.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-31

A. H. Hamlin was in Jackson
county this week looking up oil
interests for the Shafer Company,
one of the larger corporations.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
". Il. ECCLES DIES
IN PORTLAND

News of the death of W. II. Eccles,
in Portland last Thursday, came as a
shock to his many local friends. Mr.
Eccles resided here with his family for
a number Of years, having been ide til
fed with tie Mt Hood r. K. Co. and
the Oregon Lumber Co. in the days Of
their early developments He was for
merly president Of the shortline rail
road.
Mr. Eecles, apparently in the best
Of health was here three weeks ago
calling on his old time friends and
neighbors. He was s. years old and is
survived by a widow and two sons
both Of whom are in the service.
Funeral services were held at the
Eccles home, in Baker Saturday The
body was sent to Ogden, Utah, for in
terment
Mr.. Ecces was the uncle of David
c. Eccles, president of the Oregon
Lumber Co.. and was brother of the
late David Eccles. wealthy capitalist
and mining operator Of Ogden, Utah.
Roland Eccles, son, is serving at
Portland with the spruce production
division. Another son is fighting in
France
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
How to Can the Kaiser

"We are row operating canning
department SAID c. }. Calkins of the
Apple Vinegar Co., the other day.
This is recipe we are using" He
handed out the following:
General Foch evidently has found a
first rate process for canning the
kaiser.
Place him in the water and keep him
in until thoroughly parboiled, being
careful not to Kill him. as a quick de
mise would be too good for him Then
carefully peel the thick tough hide
from the brute, after which immerse
the carcass Of the former "All High
est IL a strong pickle made of vine.
gar and salt, with one quart of tobacco
to each gallon of the liquid. Let soak
until the callous flesh shows signs of
feeling just little of the pain which
he has brought to millions of others
and then strip from the bones and
cut into small cubes, after which fill
into cans and process at ten thousand
degrees for eternity.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
TO MAN BIG GUNS

Men who want 10 seesact.on with the
big guns Of the heavy artillery now
have a chance. They may be y0lun-
tarily iniucted by sending 70 the Com
manding 0tficer, Coast Defense of the
Columbia. Fort Stevens. Ore, their
name. order and registration number,
class number ana letter. present ad-
ress, number and address Of local
board. and whether qualified for gen
eral or limited service.
The heavy artillery Is playing more
Of deciding role now than ever be
fore and the coast artillery corps,
which furnishes the overseas regi-
ments Of the big guns. Is called upon
10 rush meH into the field. For this
reason the war department mas author
lied that men who are registered and
classified may volunteer.
[. This branch offers many opp0rtuni-
ties for specialized work and valuable
training is provided for the men who
VIII man the varied and interesting
capacities Of this service.
Men of aptitude who show an eager
ness to learn are offered innumerable
chances for advancement as noneom-
missioned officers. either within the
+. companies or as specialists. such as
radio sergeants, master gunners, elee-
tricians, observers. photographers.
sergeants major or the different kinds
of staff duty.
f Examinations are regularly held for
admission to the officers training
camp Newly inducted men are eligi
ble no matter how short their service
may be and men are now sent to these
| camps in larger number and with
greater frequency than ever before
1 For the man who is ambitious anC
who wants to get in a branch that
does big things and is never dull, tins
Is his opportunity.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
MR.. LARAWAY HEARS
OF IOWA APPLES

Iowa apple growers are not having
such pad time of it. W. +. Laraway,
formerly for many years a resident of
Glenwood, Mills county, of that state.
has read in recent issue of the Mills
Tribune that Henry Evernham, owner
Of large orchard has Just marketed
% carloads of fruit. The Tribune
says
The No. apple constituted the
bulk of the shipments and brought 81
aboard ears at the Junction The No
apples brought s. per barrel. There
fore, if the sales averaged 81 80 per
barrel. the total gross income from
the orchard Of a hundred acres was
around $50, 900, or $500 per acre.
Mr.. Laraway also clipped from his
old home papeR
1T Is told that two of the colored
men Of the Hastings extra section men
were dlsputing about going to war.
One man insisted that he could not be
forced into service His companion
told the objector that he would be
compelled to 90. as any man like Pres
ident Wilson, who could take an hour
Of daylight from God Almighty, anc
take over all the railroads and tele
graph lines and give them to his son.
in-law, could compel negro to ioir
| the army.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
ENGLISHMAN LAUDS
AMERICAN SOLDIERS

Il saw more American soldiers ln
London than saw in New York
city. SAYS J. Oliver. representative
Of Dan While & Co. and the manli-
ness Of the American soldier and sailor
+ winning Tor the men d high place pa
the estimation ard respect Of their
BRUSH cousins.
Mr.. Oliver. who spends the fall and
early winter Of each year visiting fruit
districts of this country. has Just ar
rived here from the Atlantic coast
where be disembarked three weeks
ago Tie cont iaes
Because Of my visits IN America,
watched with keen interest the coming
of the thousands Of men clad 10 olive
drdb. While they seem 10 have plenty
of fun. their conduct mas been eXem-
plary. ! have talked with our police
men. the BObbies. as they are called,
about Your boys, ana find that they
have warm place m their hearts Tor
Your lighting men. IN England SOL
ders ar not prohibited from purchas-
ing liquors, but these police officers
tell me they never have any trouble
from Americans Sometimes a boy
VIII get a wee bit too much, but il is
the rule of the Boobies to escort, or
rather aid, the unfortunate 10 his
camp and that closes the matter. Per-
sonally have never seen an lntOXl-
Gated soldier on the streets of Lon
don.
MIR. Oliver saws the English people
are not looking for the war to close
without.more stiff lighting When the
Germans began their big offensive last
spring. he states, the Brlton Just grit
ted MS teeth and was determined To
hold on for the four or five additional
years that it seemed to require at that
time to lick the hun. Even now. ac
cording to the fruit merchant, English
men think il may require two more
years to win the war.
Mr.. Oliver tells some amusing incl
dents as result Of the stringent rules
of food conservation.
4 thought would take home some
candy for the kiddies one evening, he
SAYS, land stopped at "a tradespace
They told me that | could only buy a
quarter.pound of sweets asked them
to put il up for me. | was then in.
IOlUltU lHdJ / Wuuiu nave 70 luTllSI
my own container Since | had moth.
ing and feared to put the sweets in my
pocket, the children had to go without
it.
Another time my wife came down
to Join me at the office one afternoon.
We decided that We would have somt
lunch, and accordingly went to popu
lar restaurant We were Informed
that we could purchase only 2S cent,
worth Of food between the hours OF
5 two and SIX O'Clock, SO we decided t
return home and get full meal.
Still, according to Mr.. Oliver, Eng
land is not suffering from lack of food
There is no great variety, but the peo
pie are afforded plenty of the staples
81 might cite myself as an exampl,
of this, he says While was il
? England the last time gained Al
pounds. The coarser foods seemed t,
agree with me. and when left | ha,
r in my possession d large number o
4 food coupons that | had not found j
necessary to use
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
TRANSATLANTIC
FRUIT RATE HIGH

While shippers are not counting on
any exports Of apples to England this
season, the heavy cost of trans Atlantic
frelghts and insurance, even though
shipments abroad We're possible, would
make necessary an excessively high
price for the fruit if profits were to he
realized.
{. W. Woodruff, New York sales
agent for the Apple Growers Associa-
tion, writes that trans. Atlantic freight
on apples if the embargo to England
on such commodities were lifted, would
be 50 per box. While no insurance
rates have been issued this season, a
charge Of 81 per box was made for
such. protection last season.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-10-10
BABY FUND is BEING
OVERSUBSCRIBED

Hood River county people have over
subscribed two quotas in the past two
weeks in addition to rolling up an ap
proXimate $780, 600 oversubscriptlon for
Fourth Liberty bonds The quota of
old garments for relief of BeIgians in
occupied districts and the quota of
linen for American Red Cross hospitals
in France have both been exceeded.
And now the citizens are in process Of
oversubscribing fund for the relief of
Belgian mad French babies.
The contributions that we have
been receiving are most gratifying,
says Mrs. f. d. Kanaga, chairman of
the baby relief campaign. And Hood
River county is going over the top with
colors flying