davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
L. s. HAS MANY NEW CITIES
NOT SHOWN IN BIOGRAPHIES

The United States has sixteen new
cities that the Biographies do not
show. They are the environments of
the national army Sixteen more cit
les, nearly as large, but not built so
durably, house the national guard di-
visions. Altogether the war depart
ment has training going on in nearly
100 camps and stations. All the larg-
err ones have been built in the last
six months. The cantonments were
built in three months at total cost
of $3.50, 100000. The Panama Canal
cost only little more than twice as
much-and took ten years to build.
In population the camps range from
300 to $4,000. 1t Is said that no
large army was ever housed so COM
fortably before. Four OF the canton
ments situated farthest north have
steam heat. The rest have hot air
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
WAR WILL BE OVER IN SPRING
is OPINION OF Il. j. REESE

Wesley Reese received cablegram
from his brother, L. j. Reese, who
now in France, wishing him merry
Christmas and sta ting that he was
we'll. Mr.. Reese also received letter
from his brother in France. He said
THE weather is certainly disagree
able over here. | was on guard duty
yesterday The mud is awful. but we
have large hip boots so that it isn't
so bad / was in a large town few
Sundays ago and saw some fine
sights. Some of the large cathedrals
are beautiful on the interior. 1t is
my opinion that the war will not last
longer than spring. certainly hope
it doesn't last any longer than that.
1--WE had a holiday yesterday,
which was Thanksgiving, and we
surely appreciated it," Tie writer
intended to say something more but
the censor used his scissors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
LOCAL RETAIL FOOD PRICE
BOARD WILL BE NAMED
VIII Fix Retail Prices for Abilene
and Vicinity.

The United States food administra-
ton is arranging for the appointment
OF a retail food price board with
headquarters at Abilene This board
will be made up entirely OF local men.
They will issue a schedule of flair
prices" on Tuesdays and Fridays
r. o. Mccormack. chairman of the
food Interpretation board for Kan
'sas, is now arranging for the appoint
ment of local board. The appoint
ment will come direct from Walter
p. Innes. food administrator for
Kansas. The local price interpreta-
ton board will serve without pay.
Similar local boards will be formed
in every locality of Importance in
Kansas. The local board in each To-
cality will recommend fair prices for
its own community. The buying pub
lie can consult these price lists and
find If they are overcharged. IL ov-
eTCndTsSS are mdub lHe iOCdl pUdlu
will be notified by the consumer. who
acts as his own detective. There is
no pay for any service. Every man
who is appointed to the local board
accepts the appointment because he
is a patriot and wants to help win
the war. The consumer will make
complaints to the local board for pa
triotic reasons.
1t is not the purpose of the food
administration to make wholesale
cuts In prices. Where grocers charge
fair prices and make fair profit
they will be encouraged. The price
gouger is the one who will suffer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
GET READY TO MAKE
YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN

II will require a small army OF men
10 take the income tax returns of per
sons subject to the new law. Collec-
tor OF internal revenue, w. II. l..
Pepperell. today announced that his
officers will start from his headQuar-
tiers on January 2. The officer as
signed to this county is due to ar
rive here on January 3. and remain
until January 10, 1918, both dates
inclusive. He will have his Office in
government building.
1T will be well for every unmar-
ried person whose net income for
1917 is $1,000 or over. and every
married person living with wife or
husband whose net income for 1917
is $4,000 or over, to call on the in
come tax man and learn whether or
not they have any tax to pay" Col
lector Pepperell said today. The
person subject to tax who doesn't
make return In the time prescribed
is going to regret 1t. The govern
ment will get after all income tax
slackers. There's hardly business
man, merchant or professional man
who won't have to make return of
income. Farmers, as a class, will
have to pay the tax"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
obituary-Nfrs. Smith.

Mrs. Anna Smith was born in
Mayo County. Ireland. on July Is,
1886. She left Ireland and went to
Canada when she was only / years
old Two years later she left Canada
for Illinois. She was married there
and she and her husband came to
Kansas in 1882. They resided north
of Abilene for a number of years.
Mr.. Smith died in 1900 and she then
moved to Abilene on West Fifth
street in 1902. She was residing at
her home on West Fifth street at the
time of her death.
She is survived by one daughter.
Mrs. John Sullivan, and two grand
children. She was a member of the
St. Andrews Catholic church since
infancy. Mrs. Smith was loving
mother and kind neighbor She was
respected and loved by all who knew
her and left large circle of friends
to mourn her departure. She died
on Saturday, December 10, and bur-
ial was in the Catholic cemetery two
days later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Death of Mrs. H. @. Crosby

Mrs. H. C. Crosby, nee Miss Sue
Little, died at her home in Three
Oaks, Mich, yesterday. She was well
known in and around Abilene, hav-
ing resided here several years as
loved member of the family of IL.
R. Little, her brother. Her death
was due to paralysis, following a
seeming recovery from an acute i'll
ness of a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Crosby possessed most
beautiful character, loving, chart
table, unselfish, devoted to service
for others, and she will be sorely
missed by husband, brother, other
relatives and friends by the score.
Interment will be Sunday, December
80, at 2 p. m, in Three Oaks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
TWO COMPANY II BOYS
HAVE SPINAL MENINGITIS
Lieut.. Ralph Lucier In Abilene on
Way to France.

David Tweed of Carlton and Elmer
Barley of Industry, two Company
II boys now at Camp Doniphan. are
i'll with spinal meningitis. Lieut..
Ralph Lucier, who until recently
was second lieutenant of the Abilene
company. arrived in Abilene and said
that the two boys were taken Ill
about two days ago. 1t is not known
how severe the cases are.
Lieut.. Lucier is in Abilene for a
short visit before going to France.
He is ordered to report at an Allan
tic port by December 81 and from
there will go across the seas He
and two other lieutenants at Camp
Doniphan were chosen to go to
France on special duty and their new
positions are reported to be good.
Camp Doniphan agrees with the
Company H boys, Lieut.. Lucier said
All are gaining weight and are look
ing fine. The company is satisfied
with the post, more so than some
other companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
ARMY OF UNITED STATES
GUARDS TO BE RECRUITED

Patriotic men. between the ages OF
81 and 40, who wish to serve their
country during the war, with a posi-
tive government guarantee that they
Will not be required to fight on the
foreign battlefields, have a chance,
by enlisting in the United States
guards. The organization is entirely
Independent of the home guard or
any local defense program. Members
OF the United States guards are to be
used for any service required by the
government during the war. Pay
will be on the same basis as that OF
the infantry. Men, who volunteer
in the guard are permitted to make
application for commissions, and will
then take examinations similar to
those for men in the regular army
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
EXTREME CRUELTY is
HER CLAIM FOR DIVORCE

Mrs. Florence Sims filed suit with
the district clerk in which she asks
for a divorce from Charlie Sims. She
resides at Manchester and says they
we're married in May, 1915. Within
year after their marriage, the de-
PENDANT used vile language, called
her various names and was extremely
cruel toward her, according to the
petition. The plaintiff also alleges
that the defendant at one time struck
her and rendered her unconscious
Mrs. Sims asked for a divorce
restoration OF her maiden name and
$40 per month alimony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
is GOVERNOR CAPPER ALSO
LONG DISTANCE MIND READER?

Governor Capper may also be a
mind reader. Last week the first
petition for clemency for John A.
Flack ever circulated here was taken
over town by his attorney, G. E..
Rugh, and 1t received large num-
Der of signers. Rugh started for To-
peka with it and before he reached
the capital the governor had given
Flack Christmas parole, the first
release he had received. Some coin
cidence that!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
MADE ONE TRIP TO FRANCE.
Women Are Doing the Work over
There, Says Abilene Sailor.
Nv Everett D. AIyord.

Miss Bell Alvord of this city re-
ceived the following letter from her
brother, Everett, who is In the navy;
81 have been in France since you re-
ceived my last letter. / am back In
the United States now and was surely
glad to see this country again. was
in France about two weeks. Our
first landing was at st. Mozire,
France, and from there we went to
Brest.
"While I was on shore / saw what
the war has done for France and I
certainly hope 1t never gets that way
in U. s. A. All l could see were
French and American soldiers-ev-
eryone is in the army that is big
enough to carry gun. The women
do all the work; saw Germans by
the hundreds who worked at night
and we're locked up by day In order
to be on the safe side. ! was not
able to do much while on shore as
the Officers gave us only IS each.
1.-THE sea life agrees with me. 1
was never better in my life, altho
II Is a little too cold for mel would
rather be in the South Sea Islands.
It will soon be Christmas (please
note that this escaped the censor),
and we will all hang our socks up
at the foot of our hammocks.
I'VE we're in France on Thanks
giving and we certainly did have {
fine dinner. We had turkey, pie,
candy, nuts and enough cigarets to
last for some time. We are also ex-
pecting a fine Christmas dinner. l
am now on FIVE days furlough and
am looking forward to a longer fur
Tough soon when can come home for
visit"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
90. II. MESS FUND
is STILL UNTOUCHED

The contributors to the Company
II mess fund will be interested in
knowing that it is yet unspent and
is subject to Captain Brownies or
der. Lieut.. Lucier said today: I'VE
have not had occasion to use it and
1t is intact as it left Abilene. The
Missouri end OF the company had a
small fund and had bought truck
which is now company property. Lat
err the fund will be transferred to the
new captain who is young man and
a fine fellow. The Missouri boys are
a fine lot Of men and the company
is getting along we'll.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
SOLDIERS AIRS STRONG
FOR CANDY AT CAMP

Capt. Charles II. Browne writes:
Men at the cantonment buy many
articles at the post exchanges for less
money than they would have to pay
In their home town stores. And the
post exchange manager is authority
for the statement that 10000 men
make a tremendous demand for s.
cent packages OF candy. About
o'clock in the afternoon there is
general rush for apples, sweet crack
ers and coffee or milk. despite the
fact that big dinners will be ready
couple OF hours later.
The problem OF supplying the men
In army cantonments with small
necessities and luxuries which the
government does not furnish is met
by the commission on training camp
activities thru these post exchanges.
They are to be found at each canton
ment, there being as a rule one ex-
change for each regiment. Each
carries an average of $4,000 worth
OF goods. Business is nearly all done
on a credit basis. Men obtain books
of 5 and 10 cent coupons and pay for
them at the end OF the month. Post
exchanges average $1,000 a day in
sales, and as there are about $50
in operation, the yearly business will
aggregate many millions of dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Danger SI0naI.

II the fire bell should ring would
you run and stop 1t or go and help
to put out the fire? Is Is much the
same way with a cough. A cough
is a danger signal as much as fire
bell. You should no more try to sup
press 1t than to stop a fire bell when
it is ringing, but should cure the
disease that causes the coughing.
This can nearly always be done by
taking Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. Many have used it with the
most beneficial results. 1t is espe-
cially valuable for the persistent
cough that so often follows a bad
cold or an attack of the grip. Mrs.
Thomas Beeching, Andrews, Ind,
writes: During the winter my hus-
band takes cold easily and coughs
and coughs. Jhamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is the best medicine for
breaking up these attacks and you
cannot get him to take any other. "
obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
SAYS COMPANY BORROWED
HIS SCALES AND KEPT THEM

w. L. Johnson of Woodbine filed
suit in the district court, stating that
the Western Bridge company Dor
rowed a set of scales from him and
promised to return them. He claims
that the bridge company destroyed
the scales and never paid him for
the loss. The loss amounts to $40,
Mr.. Johnson states, and he is suing
for this amount
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
SHE HAS FRIEND HUSBAND
WHERE SHE WANTS HIM

An Abilene woman whose husband
left her and was ordered to pay $l0
= month to support their child has
him now where he will be good. He
has left town and filing out his
ouestionnaire claimed dependency
because he was contributing $3.50 a
year to support of his child. He
has 70 have his wife's endorsement
to prove it and as he has sent only
SO to her she refused to sign. He
can go to France and then she will
surely get the SIS and chances are
that he will.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
r.. NJ. WHITE AND FAMILY
SAIL FOR HAWAII JANUARY l

R. M. White writes from San
Diego: 1--WE sail for Honolulu on
the steamship Sierra on January l..
We like San Diego very much. Camp
Kearney is just outside and the city
is full of soldiers all the time. We
visited with Major Will Jolley and
Capt. Albert Austin, both Abilene
boys, last Saturday. We have also
had nice visits with Mrs. William
Anderson, Mrs. Ellison (now Mrs.
Brown, George Smith and family,
and James Wilson and wife"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
HOPE DEALERS HAVE NO COAL
MANY FAMILIES NEED FUEL

According to the Hope Dispatch,
Hope is in the midst of a coal fam
inc. The coal yards are empty and
many families have no fuel in their
cellars. The cold snap which came
today will make matters worse. A
number of the residents of Hope are
bowling at the dealers-but the
dealers can do nothing il the coal
doesn't come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
HUGH CARVE is SAFE
SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE

Hugh CARVE, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James CARVE, who is in the aviation
service, has arrived in Europe. A
letter to his parents, the first since
November 10, arrived today. 1t was
neither dated nor postmarked and
simply said he had arrived safely on
the other side of the Atlantic, which
was mighty good news.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
FIRE AT G. G. HUFFMAN'S
PUT OUT WITH CHEMICALS

A silent alarm was turned in to
the fire department at 8 o'clock this
morning from the George Huffman
place on West Third street. A spark
from a furnace fue started a small
blaze, but was extinguished by chemi-
Gals. The fire truck made a record
run, too.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
CAR AND BUGGY COLLIDED
AND WRECKED THEM BOTH

Hope Dispatch Harold Koch's
car and a horse and buggy had
head on collision out south of town
last Saturday evening and both We
hicles we're pretty badly wrecked, but
no one was seriously hurt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Died at Vine, Kansas.

Mrs. Tom Galbert died at 1
o'clock this morning at her home in
Vine, Kan. She is a sister of Mrs.
Paul Berry, who formerly lived here
Mrs. Galbert was we'll known in this
community.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Corob Medicine for children.

Mrs. Hrugh Cook, Scottsville, N.
v saws: About FIVE years ago when
we were living in Garbutt, n. " l
doctored two Of my children suffering
from colds with Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and found 1t Just as repre-
sented in every way. 1t promptly
checked their coughing and cureo
their colds quicker than anything
ever used" Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Card of Thanks

We desire to thank all our friends
who kindly assisted us during the
sickness and death of our beloved
mother and grandmother-Mr and
Mrs. John Sullivan and family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
New Real Estate Firm.

V. o. Bowersox and Hugh Holt
have formed a new real estate firm
and as both are thoroly familiar with
real estate conditions in the county
they will make a winning team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03

Itchl Itch! Itch! Scratch! Scratch!
Scratchi The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Uint-
ment. For eczema, any skin itching.
60c q box.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03

An Abilene woman In blissful ig-
norance OF the law wrote to her sis
ter in Missouri to send her a bot
tie OF brandy to tone up the Christ
mas mince meat and plum pudding.
The sister packed up the bottle, sent
It by express and 1t was delivered.
Friend husband was greatly surpris-
ed to see 1t ON the sideboard and ex-
plantations followed with few re-
marks on the possibility OF going to
the penitentiary for life as punish
ment. No, there's no use of calling
now-friend husband has seen to 1t
that the vile liquid has been stored
away where 1t would do the most
good and the bottle is smashed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03

UOOu TOT OOnsupALIOn.
Chamberlain Tablets are xecel-
lent for constipation. They are
pleasant to take and mild and gen
lie in effect. Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
ODDS AND ENDS OF
THE TOWNS NEWS

Governor Capper has received for
Christmas stuffed bull snake.
Thought Herbert Humphrey publicly
requested folks TO let his pet bull
snake alone. II 1t has a yellow and
white streak seven inches back OF
the head 1t belongs here and should
be returned at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03

Miss Susan Kraus and Mr.. Louis
Fortmeyer were married by Probate
Judge Tappen late yesterday after
noon. Both reside at Hope, where
they will make their future home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03
Parker-Sheets.

Mr.. Harry R. Sheets and Miss
Ethel v. Parker, both of Manchester,
we're married at the Methodist par
sonage Wednesday at p. m. Rev.
C. L. Hovgard performed the cere-
mony. These are choice young peo-
pie, we'll known in their community
for their thrift and integrity. Their
many friends wish them long and
happy life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-03

Miss Jessie Arndt entertained six
teen friends at her home on North
Tenth street last evening. Light re-
freshments were served and then all
went to the Lyric theater. G. A.
Anderson, who formerly taught the
acience department in the Abilene
high school, was among the guests
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19
Phone SO
From z p. m. to
/ q. m.

s attn, 1918, to pay to the contractor
0 SI ehe improvements authorized by said
ance the amount payable to him in
; nunas under his contract and as author
,ne f.i py SAID Ordinance, and in conformity
n tue provisions of said Chapter 6OSS
Laws of Florida, of 1909. $500
sant ne ponds issued as authorized by this
bord i shaH De of an equal-number of
n nUus ol each group, and of the lowest
hur.apers thereof, as herein provided
Iec..on 4: That this Ordinance shall
'A DC enect immediately upon its passage.
Attest: ]. o. WALKER
Clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

WANTED AT ONCE-By couple without
children furnished room and board for
lady, with nice private family of Christian
people with home-lilSe surroundings. State
terms. F. r. Samples, 3. M. &C, Naval
Air Station Pensacola, Fla. 5000
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19
FOR SALE

FOX SALE-Fiye Passenger touring car
VIII sell starter electric genera tor
Atwater- Kent ignition system. -Four new
s .ie' u Al condition. A bargain at
ssoo. Phone 81 or address P. o. box 1874
fIva uad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

CITY Comptroller.
FORM OF COUPON
The City of Pensacola a municipal cor.
pora ton in the State of Florida, will pay
to bearer on ........ LIST, 49,, at the
office of the Treasurer of said City. il
the City of Pensacola, Florida. the sum o.
$1,000 in gold coin of the United State:
of America, of the present weight anc
f1neness, being six months interest ther
due on it's Special Improvement Bono
dated ............, numbered. ..........
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

In Court of County Judge. State Of
Florida. Escamba County.
Estate of George Fevgas. Deceased.
Ry the Judge Of Said Court.
Whereas John Cocorenes has applied
to this court for letters of administration
on the estate of George Fevgas. deceased,
Ia re of said Escambia county
These are therefore, to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors Of said deceased to be and APP
pear before this court on or before the
ssth dav of November, A. d. 1918. and
file DIRECTIONS, If any they have, to the
granting of letters of administration on
said estate, otherwise the same will be
granted to saio John Cocorenes. or to
soYne other fit person or persons.
witness my name as County Judge of
the county aforesaid this the 2Sth day OF
October A. D. 1918.
fSeaD HENRY BELLlNGER
County Judge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

II you have anything to sell, rent or
',iiy; or want to buy or rent, try
Want ADJ in The journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

WANTED-Motormen and Con-
ductors, experienced or unex-
perienced, permanent, no labor
trouble, wages 35c to 33c per
hour. Men who have worked one
month or more now making from
So to $4.25 per day. $1,000 per
month guaranteed, whether you
IRE assigned to work or not.
Splendid opportunity of securing
q permanent situation that will
be very desirable after the war,
when you will be high on senior
ity list. Mobile Light & Railroad
Company. Mobile. Ala.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19
WANTED

Excelsior bolts or cord wood
anywhere on the l.. & N. railroad,
within 100 miles of Pensacola.
We will also take it at any load
ing station on the G. F. & A.
railroad and the Mclaughlin
railroad. It should be cut from
any kind of living, green, sappy
pine.
1t should have only few outside
knots. The bark must be PEEL
ED OFF,.
We will pay from $3.50 to SIS
per cord, according to the freight
charged. We will pay the freight.
Write us from what station
you expect to ship, and we will
men tell you what price we will
pay you, and mail you specifsa-
ions. Write US at once
PENSACOLA EXCELSIOR co.
P. o. Box 1850
Pensacola, Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-19

LOST, STRAYED or STOLEN
One red cow about seven
months ago. Should have been
fresh last Of October. Liberal re-
ward for any information as to
her whereabouts. 4 1-2 years old.
Two Sits in right ear. w. H.
Tanton, Route A, Box 294, PEN
sacola, Fla. $500