davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Blind Broom Makers

4 visit to the Broom Department Of
the Maryland Workshop for the Blind
IL its own reward Too mitch cannot
be said in commentator one cani
not fail 20 find inspiration in this
place located on the fourth floor OF
the building. sunny we'll ventilated
place Truly. those who enter here,
blind. dependent and despondent. in a
comparatively short time, emerge self.
supporting cheerful and with new
interest in life. OF course. il is WORK.
patient. continuous. earnest effort.
that brings about this magic change.
As early as seven in the morning.
the men are In their places they work
until five 7 NJ. with one hour for
lunch and rest Thirty Ave are on
the pay roll. including those in charge.
Twenty.six OF these are piece work.
ers one passes down aisIes Of busy
men. no s!ackers here. sizing sorting.
wrapping sewing. each man intent
on his own work. brooms 10 the right
of us" brooms TO the left OF us /"
Most visitors pause 10 chat with cheer.
ful Orrin Benson. deaf, dumb and
blind. who sews with sure and rapid
hand He is Interested at once. at
tho approach OF friends and courteous.
ly produces slate. on which are
raised letters. or he forms tho letters
OF the alphabet with one hand A
newspaper correspondent, who talked
with him reported him as having gig
gled gleefully" during the interview
His mind works quickly He once
asked friend to tell him the differ
encs between spinster and an old
maid" The talk over. one is soon
made to understand that he needs
room 20 ply his long thread Most PEG.
pie lineer awhile. watching the busy.
intent man. and Iost in admiration OF
one. who has made so good use ~
his one 'a!.nt This man is a patrio:.
has bought liberty bonds. and contri.
hutes his bit To worthy charities.
Work. work. work, Behold tho 70
sui, o; all this activity. the pa,ien,
work 81 willing hands. three hundred
dozen brooms per week perfect
brooms no seconds among them
Would that W. had Thomas Hood
10 sing the song OF the broom
You leave with regret those busy
cheerful. Efficient men. who have won
a difficult race with heavy handi
cap and YOU ask yourself the ques
tion. could | have done n we'll as
am Of these"
The work for the Blind requires Cash
and contributions can be mailed direct
to The Workshop for the Blind. sol
West Faye,ie Street. Baltimore, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
IndiantOWn

Misses Bern.co ana Nsslc Parsons
and Mr.. Wcl,on Gora, Spcn, the East
er holiday, with friend, q, baltimore
ana Camp Ncaae.
Misses Hattie t,ras ann Ma Cal
lowav. of Wilmington. and Nir. ami
Mrs. Edgar HOLLOWAY and llc-.r-.
Percy and R.ece Hollo~a,. of near
Snow Hin. visited a. The home of Nr.
Harry Pcrdue las SUNDAY
Miss Net,ie ShocLfc, returned home
Sunday nipb, from 4 ploasan, visit
with friends ana relative. in Phil.dol-
phia and Chester Pa
Mrs. Harry koolaqe Of Norfolk.
VA ,pen, last SATURDAY NJ tho home
Of Mr. /. Il. Disharoon.
Mr.. and Mr. Jacob Surei, attended
the funeral Of his aunt. Mr.. Jesse
Figgs. n, Chinco,eapue. on SUNDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Shockley and
children spent last Sunday with his
parents. Mr. and Mr.. +. {. Shockley.
Mrs. Norman Mariner spent the
week end with Mr.. Harry bradford.
on Chincoteague
Misses Lotto and Eva Mathews. of
near Salisbury and Miss Mary God.
frey spent last Sunday with Ni.se.
Stella and Annie Sbocklev
Mr. and Mr. George Johnson Nh.
and Mrs. Alqie Mariner and children
of Nassawanco and Ncs.r. O,ho
Mariner and Marion Di.baroo, were
visitors n tho home nj ur Err.s,
Jobrson La, Snnd,v
Mr. $ F. Sbockley mot with a very
nainfu accidcnt las, FRIDAY When
returning from town MS mules became
frightened and n, Sbocklcy bad ~
misfortune 10 o., bis collar homo
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
WhatCOat N. {. Church

1900 a. m. Sunday School. Prof. 4.
G. Humphreys. Superintendent
HOO a. m. Public worship and ser
mon by Rev Charles VI Boswell, u. d.
200 p. m. The Mems Bible Class
6l5 D. m. Epworth League service.
30 y. m. Public Worship and Ser
mon by Rev. Charles VI Boswell. d u.
Evaugelistc services both morning
and evening
DR. Boswell. Is from Philadelphia He
Is one Of Gods big men. he has a big
heart. he knows God. he knows men
He j. one Of the greatest Eyangelistic
preachers OF today.
DR. Boswell comes with gospel mes
sage that no one can afford 10 miss
A cordial welcome extended to all
REV L. f POOLE. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Tractor Demonstration
At Denton Next Week

There will be big tractor demon
stration at Denton on April 9th and
10th. on the outside limits on the road
20 HiIlsboro. Il Is expected that this
demonstration viii be the largest ever
held or the Eastern Shore. Eight diff
fcrent companies have asked for re-
,rIrations. on which to show the mcr-
t, Of their machines.
County Agent Oswald has been au-
;boei1ed % attend the meeting and
SIT b. present, 80 a. TO make re-
pos' on the operation Of The machines
Is the farmers o. others Interested in
Wotcc.tef County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
GirdIetree NJ. {. CHARGE

GIRDLETREE
1000 a. m, SUNDAY School
Hoo a. m, Preaching
500 p. m. Preaching
CON%ER'~.
300 .. m. SUNDAY Schoo!
300 p. IN. Preaching.
Everybody welcome Short sermons.
Good singing
REV. " MILLER NcCANN Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
All HaIlOWS Parish

sunday. April ,th There will be no
services in All Hallows Church except
Evensong and sermon at : 30 p. M.
The Easter celebration of the Holy
Eucharist vii. be given in Holy Cross
Chapel, Stockton. on sunday at 1870
a. m
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in
All Hallows Church on Monday. April
>th. at 40. a. m.
REV. G.. ". GALARNEAU. Rector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Gunby Presbyterian Church

STOCKTON. SUNDAY. APR
o.30 a. m Sabbath School and Men :
Bible Class Graded departments. class
es for all
1915 a. m. Divine worship
100 D. M Christian Endeavor Topic.
Christian Duty and Privilege
Join in worship with our people; Il
hearty welcome awaits you.
REV. R.A.BROTEMARkLE. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Snow Hill Christian Church

1000 a m, SUNDAY School II ; +
Gibbons superintendent
Hoo a. m. Sermon. Theme. our LIE
in Gods Sight " 4 conservation meeting
Is p. m. Song and Prayer service
~ p. m. Evening worship and ser
mon.
Prayer meeting and Teacher Train
ing Class each Wednesday evening a
o'clock
All welcome 70 these services
5 J GOoDE. Minister
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Presbyterian Church

Preaching Sunday morning at 10 81.
and in the evening at .i5. Sunday
School at II ~. a m
All cordially invited 10 these services.
REV W. :. KREGER. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
CAUSE TO.

| don't believe when old Dodger
died a single soul regretted him.
Oh, yes. know one man who did.
He was the one who married Dodgers
widow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

and for the armies of our allies could
not have been moved. To this splendid
achievement those Americans who re-
Trained from travelling unnecessarily
during the war may justly feel that
they contributed.
During the war the transportation
of civilian passengers and of freight
not needed in the war was of secondary
Importance. After giving priority to
been the policy of the railroad adminis-
tratlon to supply the most adequate
service possible, both passenger and
freight. to nonwAr business.
THE war now being practically over,
1t will be the policy of the railroad
administration during the remaining Pc
Rod of federal control to give to the
public the best service of which the
railroads are capable. While the ne
c%essity still remains for moving large
quantities Of supplies to. Europe, and
while a considerable proportion of the
railroad passenger equipment will he
needed in returning American soldiers
and sailors to their homes. the problem
can now be definitely appraised and
there is every reaso to believe that
adequate service may be given in the
future for the ordinary business Of the
nation.
'As rapidly as possible service will be
| improved, although trains which were
run under private control merely for
competitive reasons, will not be re-
stored. Such service was unnecessary.
Plans have already been made for SER
vice to California, Florida and the
Southeastern states during the coming
winter. The public may be assured that
the railroad administration will do ev-
| erything possible to meet the needs, of
| the travelling public. In line with this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
NORWAY WOULD JOIN
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

CHR1STIANIA, Dec, 27.-Norwegian
leaders in science, politics and business
have formed a society for the purpose
Of enrolling Norway in a league of ma
Professor II. Nansen, the famous Are
tic explorer and scientist. has been
elected president OF the society.
In his Introductory address, Profes-
sor Nansen said:
The dream Of a fraternity of ma
It is the goal Of when one Of the
worlds greatest statesmen, President
Woodrow Wilson, is aiming. The rea.
son why America is now able to make
this Utopian dream a reality Is because
the nation is young and healthy. Amer.
lea went into the war only to make
future wars impossible, 1t will achieve
that end
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
MADOO PLEDGES
IMPROVED SERVICE
over RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-In a state
ment addressed to the American people,
Director General McAdoo an
Increase in passenger service.
The statement follows:
ION Jan. 6 last important changes in
passenger train service on the Eastern
roads became effective, and at that
time I issued a public statement saying
that every patriotic citizen can directly
help the government In clearing UP the
present unsatisfactory situation on the
railroads by refraining from all unnec-
essary travel at this time The policy
thus outlined has Of necessity been oon-
tinued throughout the period Of the war
because the primary duty of the rail-
roads was to contribute their maximum
power to the winning of the war.
This emergency has now passed. The
wal has been won. In this epochal out
come the American railroads have
played a vital part. Transportation has
undeflaid every Industrial activity dur
ing the war as 1t does in peace time.
Without adequate transportation, our
troops and the supplies for the army
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

the r-boat war. L~udendorff and Hin
denburg hurled millions Of men and
mountains Of shot and shell at the
allied and American soldiers in an
attempt to NOV their way to Paris,
The crown prince directed the murder
Ing Of thousands more that he might
gain favor at home. The kaiser led
them all.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

mental truths which time and expert
GmGg have shown to ne necessary t0f
from their feet.
"'rhis organization as an agent for
national security, sAtety and prosperity,
has passed the peak OF its first task
Of teaching preparedness, and now,
having practically finished It's exhorta-
ton to war for a peace with victory,
has had to determine the national tasks
in which 1t can maintain It's influence,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

policy was the recent elimination, eff
fective Dec. l., of extra one-half cent a
nile for travelling in Pullman cars, ana
one-fourth cent a mile for travelling In
tourist coaches, which was imposed as
a wal measure partially for the purpose
of keeping passenger travel during the
war at a minimum.
"'There were some wasteful n ex-
~travagant practices during private con
! troll of railroads. These will not BIZ
! restored during the period OF federal
control, but within the limits of good
business practice, the public may ex.
pect every reasonable convenience and
comfort on the railroads operated by
the government
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
GOT HER WISH.

Her name was Lulu, and she knitted
g pair OF socks TO be sent overseas,
She put her card in one Of the socks
and In due time n note came buck from
the soldier to whom they had been
given, 1t ran:
Dear Lulu; Last April | received a
pair OF socks and IN one Of these /
found your card. Please send another
pair. feel that should have Il
Chnnge."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

for France, was urged by hundreds OF
nationally known men and women to
force the bringing to trial Of the eX-
kaiser and his fellow murderers. First
among these are Admiral Won 7irpitz,
Field Marshal Won iIindenhurg, Gen.
Won Llidendorff and the crown prince,
Won Tirpitz planned and put into effect
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

Punishment Of the German leaders
who planned and engineered the war
that drew the whole world into battle
will be demanded at the peace confer
n English peace delegates have
stated emphatically that they will urge
the prosecution OF the arch -eriinAnals,
President Wilson. before his departure
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
Leagues Plans.

tra, Sisl"S d Just anu VaEeiuL peace
SS"y.,,
rroro SvaHSHIs NE natIon py a Sreat
pprSncInIa" - lVr tHe maintehahcs OF tne
nS.pieS Vi lreeaon' Justlce' law ana
"pei' y ro,Iowi,n -, 49, u
needs ing III inc p~ost-hellum
the soldier 9dds 1--WE woq ! led, m,o,.,.,, ,ou ~,
law regarding naturalization.
b. reaching the meaning and value
OF our constitution and the maintenance
OF our national integrity.
b. creating a greater regard for rep
resehtatiVe government, as dlstin-
EulSned from mass, administration.
Protecting our national legislature from
dangerous proletarians.
& Malhtalning, a campaign for the
use OF me English language by all etti-
ems ana permanent residents. .
COL Charles Il, Lydecker, president OF
me Security league, sets forth the
leagues plan in the following letter
sent by him today to the Ghairmen and
SECRETARIES OF me leagues PSI branches:
IN tthn He general labor OF enlightenment,
III the nature of educational work in
our various schools and institutions Of
ISsaFhing on me subject or Universal
Mllitary instruction and Training, Sc
curing the election or representative
ana able men Tor our legislators, secur-
ing the %broadest comprehension of the
n value OF our constitution and the
preservation OF u national integrity,
and other topics Mare matters of prop
uganda which can emanate only from
one center. More discussion OF these
subjects IN the various localities, how
ever would help the work of the league,
NIX ..u
Inc FOrum Idea.
mrho -
N. nreo susseS'ion mas peen mace OF
w, ~ NteStion o. Nat,ohal security COM
nMubhHHity forums where these general
7enS ~ vo,r ,,io oS Puesea'eH 10 me clll-
Eens o. your vicinity ana those OF other
~ahcne II Is perfectly, clear that
80 aci,V'iIes must Depend upon local
ftaue.s III Ioeai ommuhltle twenty.
tbeo ,nag 't nmS WIN We Of
mo asssde, anu ANXIOUS Tor It's success
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
Fundamental Truths -

There is the need today, as in the
days OF our revolution, Of men like
Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Jay and
their associates, men VINO have some
knowledge Of progress, but who are
wise enough to cling to the funda-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

entire field of reimbursement, which is
multitudinous. Every subject admits Of
separate consideration, and the time Is
not ripe to go into tho subjects which
viii be controlled by the terms OF
neHCp.'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
ST. LOUIS OFFICER HAS
INVENTED HUGE PLANE

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec, "a Official
notification has been received by Mrs.
c. W. Forester that an improved giant
airplane, the invention Of her son., the
late Cecil II, Chambliss. has been nc.
ccpted by the government, The inven-
tor died several weeks ago, The air.
plane IL all metal and liz snid to he
capable OF travelling 600 miles in con-
tinuous flight on electrical power gem
Grated by the machines motor,
The amalgamation OF the several
Canadian railway organizations is maxi
ing rapid progress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
NATIONAL CHAIN Of
SECURITY FORUMS
ISLEAGUE SCHEME
Stimulation of Public Interest
in Difficult Questions Of
Reconstruction Is Planned
as Community Endeavor.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-To stimulate
public interest in the pressing problems
involved in the readjustment of the at
tairS Of the nation TO a peace basis, and
70 provide an opportunity for the par
tlcipance of all the people In the dis
Sussion Of reconstruction measures, the
National Security league announces to-
day that it has taken the first steps in
the organization Of a nation wide sys-
tenn of National Security Community
forums" Bodies of wide-awake oltf-
zens in cities and towns, large and
small, throughout the country will be
gathered together by the league much
on the plan Of the lyoeums well known
in rural districts The league will per-
feet the organization of the forums
through the medium OF its 2S1 branches,
scattered In all the states,
The attention of the forums will
first be directed toward a discussion OF
the seven basic postwar activities Of
the National Security league, as set
forth in the recent announcement Of
the reorganization Of the leagues work.
viz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
EXEMPTED FARMERS
 OWE A DUTY TO THEIR
 NATION, HE DECLARES

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan "A plan of mobilization for farmers exempt ed from the selective draft, advanc- ed by J. R. Shinn, county agricul- turalist of this county. has been ac- cepted by w. A. Lloyd. national di- rector of county agent work for the government, as model for a cam paign throughout the west and north west.
 q agree with you that every ex- empted farmer owes a special duty to the government" says MT. Lloyd in letter to Mr. Shinn. q believe every patriotic exempted farmer will appreciate this obligation and will respond to it."
 Pledges from exempted farmers to assist in the production of crops especially desired by the government will be solicited, and will be exc cuted under the direction of the county agents, according to present plans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
AN AGED SCOTCH WANTS TO HELP
 WIN PRESENT WAR

COLFAX. Wn., Jan. 2.-Because he wishes to do something to help win the war, J. s. Greenhill of this town, aged 70 years and a veteran of the Civil War, has asked the Fed eral Court to establish his American citizenship, that he may obtain a position as machinist in the Bremen ton Navy yard
 Mir Greenhill came to America from Scotland at the age of six, and his fathers naturalization pa pers were destroyed in the Chicago fire. He is an expert machinist and has been employed in machine shops here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
MORE UNTRUTHS TOLD GERMANS
 ABOUT AMERICA
People Are Informed That the United States Is After Potash Mines
 in Germany.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 2.-The Ger man people now are being told that the United States went into the war, not to make the world safe for democracy, but in order that American capitalists might ac- quire the potash mines of Alsace.
 Professor Roth of Greifswald, in an article in the Vossiche Zeitung, says: American troops, we hear, are now occupying a portion of the French front. It is quite possible that they will soon appear along the Rhine-Rhone canal, in order to es- tablish American claims to the potash mines there, seeing that Americas peaceful designs on our potash in 1909-10 (by purchase) were defeated by the passage of the German potash law, which pro hibits foreign ownership.
 "Along with coal and iron, pot ash is Germany's strongest weapon, and if the best of it could be taken away from her, she would be de- prived of the best economic club she can wield against the United States. Without the 250,000 tons of potash fertilizer which the Amer jeans annually import from Ger many in peace time, their cotton, tobacco, sugar and fruit crops would be in perpetual jeopardy. So it is necessary that our world mo- nopoly in potash should remain in- tact. It will enable us to demand in exchange certain necessary raw materials from our present foes. inch of potash-bearing soil to the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
DEMAND IS
 GROWING FOR
 MANY FURS

A recent report from a New York house did not give a very encourag- ing report concerning the demand for fur, but in later report of Dec. Fl, it claims there is becom- ing to be more active demand.
 White fox-In somewhat better de mand Lynx-Has shown some improve ment influenced by apparent short age in supply of foxes.
 Marten-Continue in good demand. Mink-The better colored fresh skins are selling we'll, other grades selling slowly.
 Muskrat-Owing to reduced quan- titles which have come into the market this article is now in active demand at higher prices.
 American Opossum-S selling we'll at | above last sale prices. l Otter-In somewhat improved de. mand. Raccoon-Coat stock in strong de. mand; better grades somewhat less demand Skunk-A strong speculative de mand has developed among dealers with a resulting active market. Wild Cat-Heavy quality skins are in good demand, other grades selling slowly. Wolf-Better grades in good de mand at below last sale prices Low grades and Southwestern in poor demand i Bear-Continue to sell slowly. | Badger-In slow demand.
 Beaver-In strong demand at high CT than last Sale prices. Civet Cat-Show slight improve ment. House Cat-Black in good demand other kinds neglected. Ermine tWeaseD eD-Selling we'll Fisher--All grades selling we'll, es pecially dark skins, which are in very strong demand.
 Blue Fox-Selling slowly
 Cross Fox-Better grade and good colored skins selling well, other grades selling somewhat slower.
 Grey Fox-In somewhat better demand.
 Red Fox-High prices for all the grades are being maintained, due te apparent shortage in the supply. 1 Silver Fox-Owing to slower sale stocks are accommodating with ten dency to increased sales at lower prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
NEW FERRY
 SCHEDULE IS
 ANNOUNCED

Tn order to conform with the new eight hour law with his own work men and also to accommodate the men working at the mines on the different shifts which have been re-arranged, Waldo States, manager of the Juneau Ferry and Navigation Company today announced new schedule under which the ferry will operate.
 The trips in the morning will leave Juneau at 7:10, 800 and 10:30 From that time until 30 p. m. the ferry lays off. The afternoon trips are to be made al 2:15, 3:10; 4:40; 500; 7:30; 9;30; 11:10; and on Sat urday night at 12:45. The new sched ule appears in the advertising col umns of The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
NOTED TEXAN DIES; KNOWN AS KILLER
 OF FAMOUS OUTLAW

FL PASO, Tex, Jan 2-Another Texas border character died here recently in the person of George Herold, Confederate soldier, Texas Ranger and veteran police officer. Herold claimed credit for the killing of Sam Bass the notorious Texas outlaw about whom a popular chanty of the COW camps was composed by some cowboy band He also de- tended the city jail when it was attacked by negro soldiers of the Fort Bliss command many years ago. He carried six bullet wounds as trophies of his experience on the border and in the civil war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-02
HARRY MORGAN IS NOW
 IN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Harry Morgan, son of MT. and Mrs. J. s. Morgan, who left here recently to take the examination for entrance to Annapolis writes to his parents that he is attending prepara- tory school and has every reason to believe that he will pass successful ly. Morgan says that his studies in the new school started exactly where he left off studying in the Juneau High School. He is greatly pleased with his prospects.