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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14

1t will be good news to music lovers
that arrangements are being made to
have the Chapman Concert Co. come to
Belfast March 23rd. Vernon Stiles, the
tenor soloist, is still with the company
There will be free Bible lecture by W.
j. Thorn of New York City in Red Mems
Hall, this, Thursday, evening at 730
o'clock. The subject will be ''The World
War in Prophecy" and the Fall of Baby
lon
The following degree team of Canton
Pallas, P. NJ, |. 0. O. F., has been an
nou need by degree master, E. F. Little
field: King, E. F. Littletield; lieutenant,
AL bert H. Morse; Abraham. Orrin j.
Die key; ensign, Harold B. Robinson;
uide, William M. Estes; officer of the
guard, Gerth 5. Robinson; sentinel, M.
A. Cook picket, Walter J. Roberts; ser
want of Lot, Herbert o. Brier.
For the past week the Northern lights
have been unusually bright and brilliant
attr acting the attention of many, partic
ularly the superstitious. Last Thursday
night the display was the most brilliant
for years and the saying that they pre-
cede cold weather came true this time.
Sunday, March 18th, gave us the worst
snow storm of the season. While the
temperature was only IL above in the
morning and 10 at noon the wind blew
gale all day and night piling the snow,
which fell to depth of a foot or more, in
soft drifts.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14

Japan it is the custom to
remove your shoes at the
door of he host in Smak-
ing a ceremonious call.
If that was the style in
this country W 1af a spec
tacle the average Amerl-
can foot would make.
Knobs, punches crooked
toes. bunions, cal'ous
places and. other dlsflgure-
mentS that is the conS1-
quence of wearing stylish,
ill-filtlng shoes.
If people would wear
the famous
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
Business Chances

An old established manufacturing concern
wishes to open place of business in your
town. Must have manager for the enterprise
1t is business Of proven worth in oper atom
all over the United States requires a room
at least 10x45 feet If there is such a room in
your town in good location write me If you
measure up to our req Irements and
finance yourself to the extent of $3.50 to $500,
pere"nal interview will be arranged. Mr., }. j.
Cassidy, care HalIowell House, Halo we'll, Me-
2N1lp
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
FOR SALE

The late home of Miss Phebe A. Staples. on
Swan Lake avenue. east. side, Belfast one
mile from Court House. One and one-haIf
land. orchard. good place for poultry.
Inquire of II. S BULLEN,
lift us Pine Avenue. Chicago Ill.,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
LOST

Black cocker spaniel pup, male, stub tail.
Disappeared from Waldo avenue Wednes-
day, March 9th, Liberal reward for return
or information leading to return. Notify
LAP Waldo avenue, Belfast. Tel. 1O5-12,
or &. E. Havener. American Express Office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

EFFORTS OF SPIES
ARE THUS DEFEATED
Public Warned Against Identifying Men
by Names Alone as There Are Many
Similarities of Names in the Army
Reports Apt to Conflict.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE war
department gives no indication of yield
ing in its determination to withhold the
home addresses Of soldiers killed orI
wounded or who die of other causes IN
France Basng its position on tne 90
joctions the French government made To-
Gen Pershing against the American meth
cd OF issuing casualty lists. the department
intends to meet objections Ill Congress
and from the public with the answer that
the old system hetrays valuable military
information to the enemy and the fact
that the nearest relatives ri soldiers are
officially notified hours before they could
get the information from the newspapers
The committee on public information
maintains its stand that the mere names
Of soldiers without home addresses TO
: identity them to neighbofs and friends,
or prevent confusion with other men of
similar name, are So dcviod OF news value
that it Will Rot issue the lists Therefore
the lists wall continue to be issued once
day from the office OF Adjt.Gen.
! Mccain.
Pointing out that the French publish
no casualty list at all. but merely notify
the relatives, #ar department officials
give as their explanation OF the new move
that the enemy by scanning the complete
casualty lists as they have previously
been issued Is enabled to piece out iais
idea Of the identity oE the troops confront
ing him.
Although under the new plan relatives
will be notified and officials expect pub
Lieation O. names Of troops viii find then
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Miss Louise Stafford is i'll with bronchi-
tis and under the care Of a physician.
The Home study club viii meet tomor-
row evening with Mrs Charles II. Allen
The Twentieth Century club viii meet
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Horace
Prefontalne
Miss Ella keefe OF Bellows Falls, who
underwent an operation in the hospital
a week ago, is comfortable
Ernest VI. Goodenough returned Satur
day from Newfane. where he had been
several days doing electrical work
Frank G. Darling, motorman on tn,
electric cars, is able to be out, after al
illness OF several weeks He has not yer
| returned to his work
| Mark S. Mann, druggist. Of Hinsdal
was admitted to the Melrose hospita
Saturday for medical treatment Mis-
Walsh is caring for him
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

way into local newspapers, II Is iclt that
the publications will be widely scattered
and that the task OF assembling the names
from all the newspapers of the country
and consolidating them into military IN
formation would be sucn tremendous
task that from the aspects OF a spy system
It is practically impossible.
In the smaller cities and towns. il IS
assumed. the mere mention Of a soldier $
name will lead to ready identification and
publication without great deal Of effort,
but in the great cities this is accounted
well nigh impossible unless relatives
themselves notify the newspaper as they
receive kilograms from the war depart
ment.
In promising quickly to send offieia
notifications to relatives, however, the
war department Is careful to warn the
public that it must not identity men by
their names alone, because there are many
| similatitias Of names in the army. Tn
| less 4 mans relatives have received III
| official telegram concerning him, the de
/ partment SAYS. they must assume thai
/ some other man Of the same name is re
| ferred to.
It is estimated that in the forces nov
| abroad there are hundreds Of men Will
| names quite common. and many thou
sands with names differing only IN spell
ing or perhaps initials. II has beel
pointed ON. 70 officials that mere pubica
ton of names without, further identified
ton marks. probably will bring apprehen
sion and distress, and that the war depart
ment and the newspapers will be besiege
with demands for more specific lnforma
ton Officials, however, rely on thei
official kilograms to relatives to carry tn
news to those who are hrst entitled
know it and feel that they may pass
on to others.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Mrs. d. H. Gilman has sold her house
on Crosby street to f. F. Leitzinger, who
takes possession Immediately and will
move in about April l. Mrs Gilman and
her mother, Mrs. Hovey, have taken
rooms with Mrs kittredge Haskins on
Terrace street, and viii move between
now and April /
James O'Connor, 3, son Of Mr. and Mrs.
I. NJ. O'Connor OF Maple street, stuck
a pitchfork into the lid just below the
right eye Saturday afternoon while play.
ing on load of hay which was being I'm.
loaded at the stock farm in West Rrattle
boro. Warren L. Walker happened to be
driving past after it happened and he
took the lad and his brother. who was
with him. to the Melrose hospital, where
DR.. Lynch dressed the wound The sight
| Of the eye is uniniured.
| There have been certain rumors cir
culating around town to the effect that
the Crystal Springs Ice company have
contracts for moving out of town, any
where from 20 to 200 families. Thi:
statement is absolutely without founda
tion as the company has not at present
single contract for moving a family ou
of town. This is not saying that they
will not receive contracts later, as ther,
is always bound to be changes in every
town, but it doesn t boost the town ant
business any to start such false re
ports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

Betty Wales Dresses are the first
choice Of the discriminating. Their
simplicity makes them a delight to
both girls and older women, yet they
have a knowing air that endears them
to the style-Wise
We are carrying Betty Wales
Dresses for practically every occa-
sion, smart serges, afternoon silks.
tWo-material combinations for street
or dressy wear, social frocks for eve
ming.
Betty Wales Dresses are exception
ally we'll made The best of fabrics
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11
Konserning Kisses

Were told that germs IN kisses Turk,
But what of that" said he;
Come, let them do their deadly work,
And take chance with me
-Birmingham AgeHerald.
The germs that in the kisses hide
May heaps Of trouble bring
But after every kind we've tired.
Oh, death, where is thy sting
Youngstown Telegram.
No cause for worry can We lind
In the above discussion.
For when We kiss we're Of a mind
No germ could stand the crushin.
Toledo Blade.
Ii germs are in a kiss or not
Is not for our decidin';
But if / were a germ that's where
I'd probably be hidin.'
Houston Post.
Although we've searched the records
| through.
The evidence is missing
| That any girl or guy we knew
/ Had ever died from kissing
Springfield Union.
It's surely restful after work
| This form of recreation;
So let the deadly kiss germ lurk,
1 We're strong for OSCILLATION.
! -Brattleboro Reforner.
Though germs in kisses may abide
| And death from them ens,le
With some girls such suicide
Would have rosy hue
Burlington News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

whom the full burden Of responsibility
for TIE entire American war program
in France has been placed, the many
problems that have arisen to impede
the carrying out of the department $
plans. Il was impossible for Gen. Per
shinn To- come home for such con
ference. Mr.. Baker therefore deter
mined, after many conferences with
President Wilson to 90 himself on an
INSPECTION tour which will, he believes,
better fit him for dis great response
hilitv i'm meeting Gen. Pershing's re-
quircments in fighting men and mate
rails and keeping IN operation q sup
ulv line more than 5000 miles long
II is regarded as probable, too, that
the secretary Will take the opportu-
nifty to inform the American command
or in the field very fully as to all
the hopes and aims of the government
which are q stake in the war.
Nh Baker is the first member Of
President Wilson : cabinet 70 90 TO the
battle zone. Out Of his conferences
not only with Gcn. Pcrshing, but with
the leaders of the French and British
governments as well, will come direct
information fer the President as to
what ~ TRANSPORTING III the allied coun
tries to aid him in shaping his future
course.
The war secretary is in Europe as
the President 5 official representative
and the fact that it is his war secre
| tary, and not a diplomatic representa-
! five, is regarded as evidence of the
/ determination Of the President to pres
the war aggressively to victory.
No official report of the secretary ,,
arrival had been received at the wal
( department last night The depart
ment issued this statement
"A cable dispatch from Paris to tn,
Associated Press tonight announce
/ the arrival At a French port of the see
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

and findings are used. No detail is
sighted. For instance, in every silk
or serge dress Kleinert's Gem Dress
Shields are attached, saving the pur-
chaser both time and expense.
Whether you are thinking of new
dresses just now or not, we hope you
will accept our cordial invitation to
look over the splendid assortment Of
Betty Wales Dresses we are showing.
They present the latest models from
New York and afford a real treat to
the woman interested in seeing what
is newest in Fashion this season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11
No Pork for Her.

The crowd at the theatre was long and
very mixed. A stout, coarse man amused
himself during the long wait by saying
sweet nothings to pretty girl who stood
next to him. Il wish you would leave
me alone!" she said, angrily, ''All right
all right, my dear," said the coarse one
but don't eat mel" The girl looked hin
up and down. You're in no danger o
that she said; today is porkles
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11
Arrived Safely Yesterday,
Says Despatch Sent from
Paris
TRIP ACROSS Is
PURELY MILITARY
Story on Other Side VIII Be Brief
Accompanied by Gen. Black-Press
Refrained from Reporting His Depart
IRE from Washington.

TIRE IIOul WsssAlA4l 3 lo+l'
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The
American secretary of war. Newton D.
Baker, has arrived at n French port,
IL was announced at Paris yesterday.
Upon hearing of Secretary Bakers safe
arrival in France though the Associat-
ct Press despatch from Paris, the
war department last night announced
that the scerotary's visit is purely
military and not diplomatic, and is for
for purposes of inspection and personal
conferences with military officials
Mr. Baker is accompanied by Mai. Gen
William NJ. Black, chief Of engineers
Licut..Col. M h. Brett and Ralph
Hayes, his private secretary.
Secretary Baker plans TO spend q
brief time in France, inspecting ian
person the eoucrete results already
achieved i'm the Ffurts of his depart
mcnt 20 place iu the field this year an
army that win be Factor in the cam.
uaigu, according to dispatch from
Washington las, might, Nis Baker told
members OF tine press who have beer
iu the habit OF seeing him every day
that he did ngt expect 10 bc away long
The secretary and his rartv left
Washington without amy other attempt
az coutcalmrHt OF their movements
than Il request that the press refrain
from reporting his departure. Thl
newspapers again worked in hearty 90
operation To- make she journey as safe
"a possible from German submarines
for the party $50 hiut of the trip ha.
been printed.
For several months the war secre
tary has been eager go see for him
self conditions $40 the front and To tall
over with Gem rgrshiug. the man rpor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

Whan a cheap skate lands position o1
responsibility he always wants to stick
tho harpoon INTO someone.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

Tuck's Easter cards and booklets A
nice assortment to select from. The
Park Drug Store--Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

Temptation in the shape Of a sweet
feminine telephone voice is also hard to
resist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-11

A fine hair mattress for sale. Apply
to Robert w. Taber-Adv. 7-9s
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
! 70S'~N~NNoOoN7SS =
Cough Nearly Gone
In "a Hours
mats the usual experience with
this homemade ,vmedy. Costs
lttle-try Il.
.S.S.Icssc(sSss ,s)ssS,XsyG

Anyone who tries this pleasant tast,
ing homo made couuh syrup. will
quickly understand why it is uscd In
more homes in the United states ana
rana1a than any other cuugh remedy.
nc way 1t takes hold Of an obstinate
cough, giving immediate rrlirf. viii MAKE
You regret that you meyer tried It be.
lore. 1t is truly dependable conpll
remedy that should be kent handy In
every home, to use at the first sirn of
cough during the night or day time.
ANY druggist can supply Won viii.
2l2 ounces of pncx t60 cents worth.
Iour tins into q pint bottle and lll tha
bottle with plain granulatci surar
syrup The total cost is about 65 cent,
ana YOU have Il full pint OF the uost
eueetNe remedy you ever used.
;, The quick lasting relief you yet from
thlS excellent cough svrnD win really
surprise YOU. 1t promptly heals the
lnllamcd membranes that linc tho throat
ana arr passages, stops the annovinw
throat tickle. looscns the phlcgm, and
soon your cough stops entirely. Splen-
ana lor bronchitis, Group, Whooping cough
and bronchial asthma.
PineN IS a highly concentrated COM
pound of Norway pine extract, and is
famous the world over for its healing
effect on the membranes.
10 avoid disappointment ask for "2ti
ounces Of PincV" with full directions
and don't accent ANYTHING else. 4 quar-
antec Of absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded goes with this prrp
aration. The Pinex Co., 1T. Wayno
Ind.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
cALEN D A P

Thursday.
Acorn Club for Mrs Mansfield Mrs
W w Rucks
Altrurian Club Library.
Auxiliary Division No Mrs Ches-
ter Anderson.
D VI c Luncheon Mrs c E Her
rick.
Patrons CMb-Cotteral School.
Logan Women's Bible Class Mrs J
I Owens
Maccabecs-llall
Friday.
Five O'Clock Tea Unit Red Cross
rooms.
Federated Missionary Society
Presbyterian church.
New Idea Club Mrs r NJ Peacock.
Rooney Mooney Shah Unit Red
Cross.
Guthrie Auction Club, Red Cross
rooms at 10 m--Mrs Tell Walton.
Maccaboes Unit Mrs Fred Pcgg
Saturday.
o o Q Cub-Mr and Mrs Earl
Hopkins.
c \ A r Chestnut Music Store.
mi Delta Gamma Club Mrs 0 l.
Clrd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
WoMAN's DEVOTION TO HOME

Home duties to many women APP
pear more important than health. No
matter how i'll they feel they drag
themselves through their daily tasks,
oyerdo and pay the penalty in head
aches, backache, dragging down pains
and nervousness; they become ir-
ritable, and finally discover that some
form of female complaint has fasten-
ed itself upon them When a woman
gets into this condition there is one
tried and true remedy made from the
roots and herbs of the field, Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
which for more than forty years has
continued its great work among
women in restoring health after many
other remedies have failed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28

Farewell Dance for John GatcheI.
Miss Murel Van Hoozer and Miss
Geneyieye Beland entertained with an
informal dancing party in the disrlay
room of the Ford garage last evening
fHnortng John Gatchel who will
ieaye Saturday for Camp Bowie Tex
Music was furnished by the Davi or
ehestra and Mrs d Van Hoozcr
2Ilaperoned the dancers who were
Mr. and Mrs Paul Armantrout of Lamy
Aflz Mr. and Mrs Fred llirzol Mr.
ana Mrs l. G Niblack, Mr. and Mrs
tEll Traband, Mr. and Mrs Howard
fIie Misses Marguerite Mccoy. Virgil
Iaylor, Thelma Donnelley. Flora
Adler, Blanche and Bertha Beland
hnth Hildreth, Lucille Burke and
Wanda Thompson Messrs Byron
Bachelor, John Fuwow. John Beland
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
Card Of Thanks

We desire to thank our friends and
ncighbors for the beautiful floral Of
ierings, their kindness and sympathy
shown us in our great loss OF Or
Harrington We also thank Rev
Findly Of the Christian church and
the members Of Albert Pike Lodge
Tor their kind words, spoken. Mrs
Marie Harrington. Mr. and lsrs G "
Green, Mr. and Mrs David Green and
family MIR and Mrs Floyd Taylor aud
Ruby Linn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation and that makes the skin soft,
clear and healthy. .slw,~ =
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, PIN.
oles, rashes, blackheads, in most cases
giye way to zenlo. frequently, MINOR
blemishes disappear overnight Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. It costs only 35c; an extra
arge bottle. $l00. 1t will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins
The {. ", Rose Co., Cleveland. Q -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
Fed Cross Publicity.

''NN " 700 bbilNiAJ'
All clubs and organic tons who
donate money to the Red Cross will
receive a personal acknowledgment
from the local secretary but if any
publicity is desired the information
must be given to the publicity com
nittee All officers and workers are
volunteer and should be assisted in
every way possible in order that the
official business and publicity may be
on a par with the high class work
which is shipped from the sewing and
Bondage rooms The chairman of ali
committees, captains Of units and
secretaries of lodges and clubs are
requested to sist the publicity com
mittoe by calling Lucille Burke at 20
on Col lIornaday at 12l
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28

A fairly large audience greeted the
reproduction OF The Minister'S EX-
perience" last evening at the Chris
tan church. Much credit is due
Prof and Mrs w e Howard and Mrs
Ryan, who directed the play and all
@t the characters aated their parts
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
SCHEDULE DAY BY DAY
FOR HoOVERlZED WEEK

Monday-Wheatless, ono meat
less meal.
Tuesday Meatless, ono wheat
less meal.
Wednesday - Wheatess, enc
meatless meal.
Thursday-A meatless meal; a
wheatoss meal.
Friday-A meatless meal; a
wheatless meal.
Saturday-Porkless. one wheat
less meal.
Sunday-A meatless meal;
wheatless meal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
y S Ahead of England,
In Saving Stamps Sales.

United States is leading Great Brit-
taini the sale of war savings stamns
For the past four weeks, total receipts
at United States treasury was $4o,-
100000 as against $4,000, 600 in Great
Britain
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28

1t now develops that there never
was an honest to goodness shortage
# sugar; il was The ear shortage and
tho rail congestion that made sugar
'carcc, The food commissioner am
nounced today that the embargo will
soon be off and as the Cuban supply
is coming in rapidly, everybody will
have pcnlty Of sugar
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
G I. = WI
T HURSDAY. FEB 28


Fields of Honor" offers Mae Marsh
IN extremely sympathetic role Gold
wyn photoplay in parts Mae Marsh
IS awarded an extremely sympathetic
ana touching role to portray in this
feature and does i5 full justice from
tart to finish AS the patient and
'onG suffering Marie she is wlnsome
'Weat, and at all times natural. her
work being entirely free from strain
n over consciousness The Drinciral
burden of the rlay falls upon the fair
shoulders Of the leading lady, although
Marguerite Marsh gives a credtabla
performance as the younger sister
Helene. and the other members of the
company render excellent support.
The photoplay throughout is of su-
per'or grade and worthy of the stan
dard established by the Goldwyn
studios.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28

lIortense WalG, who is prosi-
dent G. the Houston Equal Suffrage
ASSOCIATION, is the first woman law
yer in Texas and the first woman in
The south to be admitted TO practice
before a state supreme court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28

Harold Cook. Chester lli@chi Frank
Gresham Roy Traband William
tzhau t. c f Wilson William Doc
lev Wamane Van Hoozer, Raymond
B+ers, Charles Carpenter Paul May
ette, Martin Richardson and Alberto
Salvi Ned Holman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-28
New Members for Amicitia Club.

The members of the Amcitia club
With Mrs Cole as a special guest mot
at the home Of Mrs Del Arrowood
~ "Wednesday and the afternoon was
spent with needle work Mrs d II
IiollingsWorth and Mrs S Wilson were
asked to join the club The noXt
meeting will be at the Red Cross
rooms on Wednesday, March and in
two weeks social session will be
held with Mrs A Buenting