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The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Home for Colored Female War
Workers.

1t is highly encouraging to note that
the colored women of Chester, Penn
sylvania, acting under the auspices of
the Pennsylvania State Federation of
Negro Women's Clubs, of which Mrs.
Ruth l.. Bennett is president and Mrs.
Rebecca Aldridge (of Pittsburg, Pa
honorary president, have purchased
building to be used as a home for
women of the race who are doing war
work in the many corporations in and
near the city of Chester, Pa. This
property will also be used as a center
for governmental activities, viz: Amer
lean Red Cross. Colored Women's
Unit of the National Council of De-
fense, etc This is the first effort on
the part of the women in said city to
do something definite along this par
ticular line. although they have been
working faithfully ever since they
were called upon to help. This splen-
did achievement should be an inspir-
ing example to colored women in ev-
cry city where any appreciable group
of them reside. A formal opening of
the building in question will be held
October S0th-November 1st. Hon. EN-
NETT j. Scott, special assistant to the
Secretary of War, Miss Mamie H. Bur
iou6hs, piIHcipal VI lHe NatlOnal
Training School for Women and Girls,
Washington, ID. c., and other promi-
nent persons have been invited to de-
liver special addresses upon said oc-
cation. The officers of the Pennsyl-
vania State Federation of Negro Wom-
ems Clubs are as follows: Mrs. Ruth
L. Bennett, President; Mrs. Laura A.
Brown, Vice President Mrs. r. Eve
lyn Payne, Recording Secretary; Mrs.
Ida S. Wright, Corresponding Secre-
tary; Mrs. Fannie E. Morton, Treas
urer; Mrs. Daisy f. Lampkin, Organ
izer Chester is one of the leading
manufacturing centers of Pennsyi-
vania and splendid opportunity for
usefulness is open to the patriotic and
aggressive colored women of that vi
cinity.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Worlds Hottest Places.

The Sahara desert, between paral-
lels 10 and 0, is considered to be the
hottest place in the world, but Hyper
abad, in Sid desert in India, is even
hotter. In summer months it is said
the temperature there often rises above
125 degrees in the shade.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Cynical Observation.

A woman may insist on having the
last word in an argument. but even
after you've granted her that you've
got to be mighty careful or she'll start
another rgumert.-Exchange.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The colored men and women of Ok
lahoma have organized Council OF
Defense. as an auxiliary TO the organ
ization operated by the white citizens
and very satisfactory progress is be
ng mace. the womens branch is in
charge of Mrs. Nellie B. Henderson OF
oklahoma City.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The new Y. w. c. \. Hostess House
for colored women at Camp Dodge, Ia,
is expected to be ready for occupancy
this month. The building is located AT
the extreme south end OF the camp
A complete staff of colored women
will be in charge TO act as hostesses
and secretaries. The National Y. w
c. A. will send out these workers.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
The WRONG YEAR.

is
in OF
is
be
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Y. M. C. A. UndenominationaI.

The Y. M. G. A. is undenominational
as an institution. Its aim Is to pro-
mote the social, mental, physical and
spiritual well-being of all young men
without regard to their church affilia-
tions or religious beliefs.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Hancock is located. Money has been
raised to support colored worker lor
girls in connection with this usefui
center
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

In the total of 100000 American
roops sent overseas, a goodly proper
on may be accredited to the Negro
zee. This total was given by the War
partment officials AT recent hear
lg before the House Committee on
illilary Affairs
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Iceland's Fisheries.

Iceland has excellent fisheries,
among the best in the world, and her
fishing industry is growing rapidly.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The September call for selective
draftees. issued by Provost Marshal
General Crowder included 29,0l6 col
Ored men
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Washington, d. c., Oct 23.-There
are now fifty colored chaplains in the
United States army.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Daily Thought.

Nothing is impossible to industry
Periapder of Corinth.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Many press reports. commenting on
he American army in France. init
rate that the Germans have whole
some fear of colored troops in action
General Pershng is lavish in his
praise of the colored soldiers and has
-estified officially that they show mar
velous coolness under shell fire, and
N entire regiment. as well as individ-
al colored soldiers. has been cited
or decorations of honor
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

A hostess house has been opened
through the War Camp Community
Service at Augusta. Ga, where Camp
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
THE coLoREo AMERICAN IN WAR
WORK.

Scott, Special Assistant to the
Secretary of War.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The seasoned Tenth United States
Cavalry has been doing some effective
work in repulsing Mexican aggres-
sions on our border in the Southwest
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The War department Commission on
training camp activities has made pro-
vision for the entertainment OF a La
Dor Battalion of about 1000 colored
troops which has been sent to Camp
Kearney. Linda Vista, Cal, for santa
ton work around the camp. This bat
allion is made up of colored men unfit
for overseas duty by reason of minor
physical disabilities
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Mrs. Rippin of the War Community
Service. in charge of the protective
work for girls, is planning to place col
ored protective workers in Chillicothe.
Ohio, and Rockford, ILL.,, just as soon
as the salaries are available for these
positions. Camps Sherman and Grant,
respectively, are located near these
cities.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Conservative estimates place the
number of colored soldiers now in the
United States army establishment on
both sides of the ocean at little less
than 100000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30

W. L. Thomas of Higginsport, Ohio
was business visitor in this city
yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30

Chamber Of Commerce Ready TO Re-
celve Donations Of Tlllable Soil
Next Summer.

The Chamber OF Commerce already
has begun to make plans for intensive
and extensive war gardening next
summer. This organization was back
OF the city-wde plan last year where
by persons donated the use or idle
ground and this was cultivated and
planted with seed which the Chamber
OF Commerce gave out.
Today Secretary-Manager Dodds
announced that he Is ready to receive
donations Of ground for the same pur-
pose this year and added that every
available inch of tillable soil will be
used In the cultivation of vegetables
to help win the war.
Any person having ground to loan
for this purpose should call Mr.. Dodds
at phone So.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
DIVISION OFFICERS GIVEN AU
THORITY TO TAKE ACTION OK
APPLICATIONS FOR
DISCHARGE

Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky, JAM ary
29-The equal-handed justice which
the United States is according to
members of the national army is fur
ther emphasized in the order poet ed
yesterday advising members of the
Eighty-fourth Division that officers of
their respective commands have the
authority to take final action on all
applications for discharge on account
Of dependent relatives. In all ca es
applications must be made by the sol
diers themselves, and proof must be
submitted showing that actual suffer
ing exists or will result if the 60 IL
cant is retained in the service. All
previous instructions in conflict with
yesterdays order are rescinded J." cu-
thority and ruling of Adjutant Gen
eral M. P. Mccain.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
FLOOD WATERS
Menace Towns In MOuntains-Cum,
berland, Kentucky and Big Sandy
Rivers on Worst Rampage
In History.

Louisville, KY, January 20 - A
downpour of rain throughout the
mountain sections of Kentucky last
night resulted in the melting of heavy
falls of snow and sleet and converted
the Cumberland, Kentucky and Big
Sandy Rivers into raging torrents
Much damage followed in the wake OF
the food and the breaking of huge ice
gorges. Lumber interests especially
were hard hit Suffering among the
people of Burnside and Pikeville also
is reported, both of those cities being
partly under water
A report late last night was to the
effect that Jackson suffered serious
damage from flood which followed
the breaking up of ice gorges in the
mountain streams and that the town
is threatened with destruction. All
of the residents have taken to the
mountain sides, the railroad tracks
have been washed away and the dam
age already is reported to be in the
neighborhood of quarter of million
dollars in the valley in which Jack
son is located.
The college town of Oneida, in Clay
county, also was inundated this after
noon.
/ Children attending the Baptist In
stitute were carried to safety in boats.
Other, cities where damage is re-
ported are Corbin, Pineville Middles-
boro and Barbourville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Liberty Court has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
Worthy Councillor, Mrs. Maggie Pat
ton; Worthy Insector, Mrs. Hattie An
derson; Worthy lnspectress, Mrs
Roxie Wilson; Orator, DR.. w. c. Pat
ton; Worthy Registrar of Deeds, Miss
Flora B. Hall; Worthy Registrar of
Accounts, Mrs. Tebie Lewis; Receiver
of Deposits, Miss Anna B. Fox; Wor-
thy Senior Director, Mrs. Bette
Breckenridge; Worthy Junior Direc-
tor, Mrs. Anna Clayton; Worthy Con-
ductress, Mrs. Anna Morton; Assist
ant Conductress, Mrs. Mary Ward
Escort, William Connors: Worthy
Herald, Mrs. Julia Green; Worthy
Protector, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
PUBLIC SALE

will offer at public sale on the
premises on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 1918,
at l p. m. standard time, the 80 acres
of land belonging to the estate of Miss
Lille Blanchard, deceased, located or
the North Fork of Licking River,
about three miles South of Washing
ton, KY. Also seven acres of corn in
the shock
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash,
balance in one and two years. Lien
retained on the land for the balance at
SO interest.
Possession given March 10th, 1918
Purchaser to pay 1918 taxes.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
"sMILEAeE" CAMPAIGN
To Start Here Tomorrow = Books
Have Arrived and All Are Asked
10 Help to Provide Entertain
ment For the Boys
In Camp.

The campaign for the sale OF $500
worth OF "smileage" books begins to-
morrow. The several committees Sc
lected to wait on the citizens OF Mays
vile will meet at Mr.. Sulsers office
at Q D. m. to receive final instructions
and the "smileage" books.
The books arrived yesterday, much
to the satisfaction Of the chairman,
who feared they would not arrive due
to present transportation condition.
These books contain one dollars
worth Of amusement tickets that are
redeemable at the army camp places
Of amusement. They are not good at
the naval stations.
No one is urged to purchase over
five dollars worth and II Is suggested
that one dollar books be purchased In
preference.
The aim Is to assist as many Of the
army lads in witnessing the amuse-
ments as possible.
If you desire to assist the worthy
cause and have no friends In the army
camps whom you particularly care to
present the smileage books to, you
are urged to send them to the Cham
Der Of Commerce and they will see
that some of the worthy Mason coun-
ty boys get them.
If the committee fails to call on you
and you would like to purchase some
of these "smileage" books, you phone
number one and they will be sent to
you.
Especially do we suggest to our
friends and neighbors in the county
to call at the office of Mr.. A. G. Sulser
if they desire any of these books as
the roads will not permit extending
the campaign into the county.
The programs of the Liberty thea
tiers, tents and auditoriums will Of
fer most every kind of high-class en-
tertainment features. theatrical stars
and chautauqua talent are volunteer
ing to put themselves into the plan
of the Military Entertainment COun-
Gil and as a result our soldiers will
see some of the best entertainment
provided anywhere in the United
States. They will see the same kind
of talent which cities and towns on
the chautauqua circuits pay many
times the price charged in the SOL
diers' camps to see. The Broadway
success that will be shown will be
on an equality with those seen in the
best cities. There will be selected
vaudeville bills, arranged so as to pre-
sent an UNMARRIED succession in any
camp of any kind of entertainment
There will be comedies such as
Here Comes The Bride" Inside the
Lines, Turn to the Right and
Cheating Cheaters." Gilbert and Sui
livan's Light Opera, "The Mikado,"
will be revised with cast of thirty
people. Historical and patriotic re-
views will be presented by lyceun
and chautauqua talent. There will b.
a great variety of clean vaudeville
sketches, singing, orchestras, lectures
on the war by men returning from
the front, jazz bands comedians in
make up, magic and illusions, brass
quartets and ensemble, musical Hus-
sars in typical costumes, dramtic pro-
auctions, moving pictures and many
other kinds of wholesome entertain
ment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
ON FEBRUARY 9th, 1918,

ON FEBRUARY 9th, 1918,
at p. m. standard time. on the prem
ises, will offer for sale the real es-
tate belonging to the late Miss Lille
Blanchard in the town of Washing
ton, KY. AT the same time will sell
a lot Of antique mahogany furniture
some Of which is over 100 years old
This furniture was handed down by
the old Blanchard estate.
TERMS-On real estate, one-third
cash, balance in one and two years
Lien retained for the balance at So
interest. Purchaser to pay 1918 taxes.
GEO. R. LONGNECKER, Agent
GEO. WOOD, Auctioneer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
X. OF p. DECREE REVERSED

Washington, January 29--Federal
Court DEGREES denying the right of the
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias
to increase assessments on insurance
Of the endowment class" under Its
bylaws as amended in 1888, were yes
terday set aside by the Supreme
Court
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
L. & N. TRAIN LATE

On account of a breakdown of its
engine, L. & N. train No. IS, due here
at 2:O5 p. m, did not arrive yes,
terday until 5:55 p. m. 1t left last
night at o'clock instead of $40, the
regular time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
Established 1895.
SPECIAL MEETINGS

The First Presbyterian Church will
hold a series of meetings beginning
February 5. The pastor will be as
sisted by Rev. J. r. Crawford of Pike
vile, a strong preacher and a success
full worker.
The strenuous times call on us all
to seek God for ourselves and our
neighbor Come and enjoy the good
preaching and the bright and helpful
music.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30

Miss Lottie Sproemberg, or Com
merce street will tomorrow celebrate
the seventy-fifth anniversary of her
natal day. The Ledger joins with her
many friends in extending congratu-
lofiapc
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30

Butter fat IS cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30
FOR RENT
Loot

DOST-On last Thursday evening be-
tween this city and the c. & o. Coal
Docks a set of sleigh bells. Finder
please notify this Office. 2s-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-30

Mr.. George Frank and his sis cr,
Miss Annie Frank, left this morning
for Cincinnati for a few days.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24

with the days. and will grow the
more quickly as the number Of the
boys in action increases.
The casualty list makes you more
readily understand. perhaps. why
the government and those humani-
tartan agencies connected with war
work call ineessantly for financial
support. Funds are needed to keep
our men equipped. to keep them
properly fed. to keep them cheered
up-to give them everything they
should have and as quickly as pos
sible. so that the casualty list may
not be increased because Of the lack
OF anything. And do not forget that
the number OF men who must be pro-
vided for increases each day. which
means the need Of more and more
support from you.
You are now asked to pledge your
self to save to the utmost Of your
ability and to buy W. s. s. that there
may be more money. labor, and ma
terials with which to back up those
who fight and die for you. When
you do this be sure to remember
that in being allowed to do It you
are granted great favor. Others
give their lives.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
monumental, CAL. IS
NOW A BUSY PLACE

Mrs. E. A. Mcpherson. OF Monu-
mental. spent the past weeS in this
city. Mrs. Mcpherson conducts the
hotel at Monumental. and during the
past two months she has been busy
woman, feeding daily a minimum OF
Is people and maximum Of 10.
This business has been created large
Ily by the chrome boom. although
tourist travel is heavy. After the
first of July the Grants Pass and
Crescent City stage line will make
Monumental their regular stopping
place.
Mrs. Mcpherson states that Mar.
tin Udell. while constructing the
road to High Plateau chrome pro.
perty employed 140 men on road
work. This work Is now finished
and the men are being employed by
Cain & seagrove on road from the
end Of the improved section of tht
Winner road to the Cleopatra pro
perty and will build new road Il
the north fork OF the Smith River Il
connect the Costello & Keatini
chrome property. This will maxi
eight miles Of repair and SIX mile
Of new road.
] Chrome ore Is already being haul
ed from the High Plateau to Water
Creek by four narrow gauge truck
for mountain work and six standar'
trucks. Other trucks will be adde'
as more properties are connected b
road. Efs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
HOME GAMERS FOR
l.50O,0OO,00O QUARTS

Washington. June 2i--The home
canning drive for 1890. 000. .00o
quarts OF put up" foods In 1918 Is
on. Three thousand home-demon-
stration agents and leaders In boys
and girls club work In the United
States department OF agriculture are
ready to help the nation to this goal.
They have started out to teach the
nation to can and to do a good job
OF II. In addition to this number
many thousands OF volunteer lead
ers are working with these extension
forces Of the department on the sum
mer campaign. Last year the home
Gamers put up s50,oo0.oO0 quarts.
II Is estimated.
Leaders are being trained In the
departments laboratories. This
work will continue all summer and
expert demonstrators will be turned
out to carry the latest canning infor-
nation into the field. District meet
ings OF home-demonstration agents
have just been held In all the south.
ern states to plan the summers work
and for special instruction In can
ming and drying. These are being
followed by full county and COM
munity organization and instruction.
In the north and west canning
schools for demostrators are being
conducted at many OF the state agri-
cultural colleges and in community
centers.
Every canning-club group among
the boys and girls clubs In the
north and west Is organizing dem
onstration team OF expert Gamers.
These teams will be uniformed and
will give demonstrations at public
meetings In their communities. Over
10000 boys and girls will take part
In this work.
Ten manufacturers OF rubber rin~
for glass Jars have raised the quality
OF the rings to a standard required
by the department OF agriculture.
This will be an important factor in
encouraging more canning. for the
assurance OF good rings will mean
an increased output of canned pro-
ducts among the home Gamers.
Manufacturers Of glass Jars, stone
crockery ware. tin cans and fibre
boxes are also cooperating In i'm
proving their products and in secur-
ing a sufficient supply to meet the
summers demands.
| Sufficient sugar will be available
this summer for home canning, ac.
cording to the United States food ad
ministration. The only requirement
made is for a signed statement thai
the amount purchased is to be used
for that purpose. Local regulations
governing the maximum amount o.
sugar for canning allowed to indi
|, viduals during the season are made
by state food administrators.
|, Buy W. 8. S.
Placer and Quartz Mining blank
at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
BASEBALL IN ENGLAND


The axiom that trade follows the
the flag has been hanged to include
sport 30 far as Americans in England
are concerned. With the influx Of
thousands of United States soldiers
: and sailors to the British Isles the
the Englishman Is rapidly gaining
an insight regarding the manner in
which the average American plays
his games.
The performances Of highly spe-
cialized experts such as big league
baseball players and members OF
the American Olympic games teams
are not exactly novelties to the close
followers of sport in England. They
have also seen our best tennis play
ers In Maurice Mclaughlin and May
Sutton, but 1t remained for the world
war with its hosts of invading Am
orleans to bring about clearer con-
ception of how the ordinary man
from the states plays and acts in his
normal recreative sports.
80 keen has been the desire on the
part of the American service forces
abroad to spend their spare time in
playing at various games that many
strict English regulations have beer
only temporarily cancelled in favol
Of the soldiers from across the seas
One Of the latest is the granting o
q permit for the playing Of baseball
IN Hyde Park, London. This is |
distinct departure from previou
customs for while Hyde Park wa
always a rest and recreation cente
the playing Of organized games ther
has heretofore been prohibited.
Another result Of the presence o
large bodies Of Americans in Londol
Is the throwing and catching Of base
balls In the streets during the nooi
hour. This is a familiar sight Il
the streets Of all American cities bu
Londoners were Mortified when tn
practice was FIRST attempted. Nea
the junction Of Kingsway and tn
Strand there is large Y. NJ. c. A
hut and on an adjoining vacant plo
soldiers and sailors can be seen a
all hours Of the day playing "fun
gos" or tossing baseballs back an
forth while crowd Of staid English
men watch the performance wit
amazement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
You AND OUR CASUALTY LIST

YOU AND OUR CASUALTY LIST
Have you noticed our casualty list
recently? Do you realize that near
" $500 Of our boys have been killed
or wounded or captured by the
Huns? Deaths in action and from
wounds and accidents amount to
more than $500. The list grows
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
OREGON WEATHER

= Fair ana cooler Tuesday. :
= Warmer in east portion, except :
\ near the coast. Moderate west :
= erly winds.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-24
u. S. Thrift Stamps Save Lives and
Shorten the War

There thing help the Government provide
guns clothing and supplies which soldiers sailors
MUST HAVE quickly safely
posto where the w s. s. (ar
Savings Samps displayed.
Thrift card
S. When full exchange twh
Savings for which the
pay IS January 1928 ~
Savings Stamps They
backed entire
profit interest compounded
trly held till January 1928 M
u s. Thrift Stamp with possibly
American
peace grounded righteousness ~