davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1918-02-21

The visitor had dropped in "just for
a minute" but she remained about
three hours after the minute was up.
Little Freddie had formed several
plans, the execution of which must be
postponed till the departure of his
mothers guest, so he sat quietly think
ing things.
Dear little maj ~ gushed the visi-
tor. And what is he thinking about
sc deeply?"
Il was wondering IL 1t wasn't time
for you to be going" said Freddie.
"Hushl" said his mother. Then,
turning to her guest: you mustn't be
offended Mrs. Smith. Children will GO
blurting out the truth without think
ing. but they don't mean anything by
it"
Then Mrs. Smith recollected hat she
had only three minutes in which to
catch the last car home.
, 1918-02-21
NOT QUITE WHAT THEY MEANT
Frenehman and German Alike Too Lit
eraI in Their Use Of an I'm
familiar Language.

The literal translation of words and
grammatical construction of sentences
In the different languages is produc-
NV OF some very amusing situations.
A gentleman whose wife was noted
Tor her domesticity was seated next to
a Frenchman at a dinner party. De-
string to compliment his neighbor and
enter into conversation, he remarked:
Your wife, she is very homely."
But 1t remained for a German no.
teikeeper to cap the climax. Having
taken a trip on a train he was much
impressed by the brakeman calling
Next station -. Don't forget your
packages" Desiring to save himself
the annoyance of forwarding articles
left by departing guests, but mixing
his English words with his German
grammar, he put up a sign where it
could not be missed by them:
wait! .Lookl Have you anything
lefti"
, 1918-02-21

1t Is planned to make a careful Sc
lection of men whose places can be
filled without hardship.
Men working in the yards are placed
In the deferred class in the draft.
1t is urged that mechanics 20 at
once to the nearest enrolment agent
of the United States public service re-
serve of the labor department.
Through the council of national de
Tense an appeal has been made to gov
errors, mayors and other prominent Of
icialS to stimulate interest in their
communities.
, 1918-02-21

and the organization for enrolment Is
complete, The board wants men will
ing to give a good days work Tor a
good days pay, and does not ask them
to sacrifice present positions until
called upon.
The need is great. The shipping
board has the money; the housing OF
men is being arranged for; the yards
are being completed. and the mate
rails are available. All that now Is
lacking is the spirit In the nation mat
will send the best mechanics to ths
yards not to disrupt business.
, 1918-02-21
PERUNA-The Greatest
Human Vitalizer -

Mr.. VIM. A. Hartman, 217h South
Iecond ST., Muskogee, Okla, writes:
During the winters of 1897 and
1898. I was SO badly afflicted with
oatarrh Of the head and thought I
must surely die from 1t. After try
ing many doctors and all other
recommended remedies made known
to me. ] was induced to use Peruna.
/ was cured entirely by using twelve
bottles Of Peruna and one bottle of
Manalin.
Since that time, I have never been
without Peruna. ! use II for colds
and as a general tonic during Spring
and Fall months and find It the
greatest human vitalizer."
, 1918-02-21
DRIVE FOR SHIP WORKERS ON
|na'Tman Hurley States Vital Need
tnd Asks but Slight Sacrifices
From Men.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Because ships
= u'e primary factor in the winning
+. uis war, and their construction de-
peAl' upon labor, 100000 men are to
enrolled during the present week in
"s United States shipyard volunteers.
registration week" has been set
tslde by proclamation In each state,
, 1918-02-21

"Did those speeches you delivered
help anybody"
Eyes," said Senator Sorghum. II
have no doubt tome of the copies l had
printed were used for fuel
, 1918-02-21
Advice.

"My son, 1t is easy enough to be a
promising young man."
eyes, father"
"But the trick in life is not to prom
Use, but to perform"
, 1918-02-21
Becomes a General Nuisance.

de man OATS always bossin'
around" said Uncle Eben, "is liable
to git folks so interested dat dey neg
lects DER work to listen to him talk"
, 1918-02-21

One seldom meets a strong-minded
thinker who Is capable of whistling 6
popular tune correctly.
, 1918-02-21
Quite Literal.

Quite Literal.
what did the Jockey exclaim when
his mount threw him and fell on top
Of himT"
"He said: This Is a horse on me-"
, 1918-02-21

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
, 1918-02-21

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better, soe
farther than liquid blue. Get from an,
grocer. Adv.
, 1918-02-21
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. ANY druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. ADV.
, 1918-02-21

A merchant car get along without
advertising and so can a wagon with
out grease-but 1t goes hard.
, 1918-02-21

Nature is generous, but she never
forgets to avenge her wrongs.
, 1918-02-21

which is manufactured by us, we have a remedy which in
stantly relieves the intense itching of piles, and you can get restful
sleep after the first application. We have letters from a large mum.
Der of our customers saying they were permanently cured of this
very annoying trouble. Every druggist has authority from us to
after using it. Most all druggists handle it, but if your druggist
should not have it in stock, send us SO cents in postage stamps with
your Name and Address and it will be mailed to you promptly.
After you try one box of PAZO PILE OINTMEN we know you
will ask your druggist to keep it in stock, and will recommend it to
your friends.
Send for a box of PAzo today and get imme.
date relief.
, 1918-02-21

Those who object to liquid medi.
cines can seoure Peruna tablets.
, 1918-02-21

The little twins, John and Jennie.
were questioning as to which vas the
older.
John Strengthened himself up and
said. Jennie, l am the Oldest"
mo, John" said Jennie, calmly; ia
dies first =
, 1918-02-21

Win the War by Preparing the Land
Sowing the Seed and Producing Bigger Crops
Work In Joint Effort the Soil of the United States and Canada
COOPERATIVE FARMING m nan POWER NECESSARY
To WIN ten BATTLE FOR LIBERTY rs
The Food Controllers of the United States and Canada are asking for
greater food production. Scarcely 100, 600. 900 bushels of wheat ar avail
able to be sent to the allies overseas before the crop harvest. Upon the
efforts of the United States and Canada rests the burden of supply
Every Available TlIabIe Acre Must Contribute; Every Available
Farmer and Farm Hand Must Assist
Western Canada has n enormous acreage to be seeded, but mar power
is short, and an appeal to the United States allies is for more men for seed
ing operation.
Canada's Wheat Production Last Year was 226, 000, 900 Bushels; The
Demand From Canada Alone for 1918 Il 400, 000, 900 Bushels
To secure this she must have assistance. She has the land but needs
the men. The Government of the United States wants every man who can
effectively help. @ do farm work this year. 1t wants the land in the United
developed hst of course; but il also wants 10 help Canada When
ever we find a man W e can spare to Canada's fields after ows ire supplied,
we want to direct him there.
Apply to our Employment Service, and we will tell you where you can
best serve the combined interests. ri
Western Canadas help will be required not later than April Sh. Wages
to competent help, $500 a month and up, board and lodging.
Those who respond to this appeal will gesa warmw welcome, good wages,
good board and hnd comfortable homes They will gel a rates of one cent
a mile from Canadian boundary points to destination and return.
For particulars as to routes and places where employment may be had
apply to: u. S.. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
, 1918-02-21

Hokus-"I like a girl who is re
served" Pokus-"So do I, If she is re
served for me."-Life.
, 1918-02-21

Harry Lauder told a story at a Rob-
ert Burns dinner in Chicago.
"a new minister preached his first
sermon in a little Scottish village" he
began, "and at the end of the services
the preceptor came to him and said /:
as We call EN- Sawns, do vel
Losh. moo, we never knew what to
make o. that there p hereabouts. We
always called 'em Spasms.'"
Modern Blindness.
Husband-Did she look out of sight?
Wife, can't imagine any person
with sight wearing such a gown.
Quite Frequently.
Examlner-How is Central America
divided?
Pupil-By earthquakes.
, 1918-02-21

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
, 1918-02-21

Willing to Be Wise.
"a wise man changes his opinion"
"Td like n chance to change my opinp
ion about this climate"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Because of the fact that the farm
ers were wide awake to the political
game, they. will have complete tic
ket to support at the November ielec-
ton, when every farmer in the count?
will vote, at which time the entire
Welliver ticket will go over with 4
big majority. =71's" ,a -
7 It is now in order for every farnae':
in sympathy with the Farmers Nom
partisan league to get ready to go
out and do a little campaigning Qon't
figure on letting George do it all and
also remember that it was eMercon7
fidence that killed the cat. a. -
This is your fight. See to it that
from now on to election that you dc
YOUR share. If you do, we will WIN
Sheridan county by two thousand ma
jority; if you fall down we may lose
Don't take any chances.
Well Stick; Well Win.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
DAVE BURKE WILL BUILD
" DIT PONT POWDER 1MAGAZIN

Dave Burke, the Pientywood con
tractor and builder has secured the
contract for building the Dupont
powder magazine which will be 10
Gated on the site recently purchased
by H.. F. Patterson, the represents
tive of the powder company, from
Wilmington, Del. The magazine will
be erected according to u S. spid-
fcation, sand filed, and will be AXIS
feet in dimensions. - 4t3-s'
Mr.. Patterson, who was sti11 here
on Monday, said the DUPONT people
are. establishing powder magazines
ali, ii, over YER the country and that the
magazine. which viii be located wesi
of town viii serve the entire portion
of northeastern Montana. The Zeid-
Ter Hardware Co. will operate and
distribute explosives, from ron !, the :, lo z
magazine for miners and others who
need it for Industrial purposes. q
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Much to. the surprise and disgust
of the gang politicians, they found
that the farmers were not mapping at
the primaries, and are not quite the
"rubes" that the. gang thought that
they were. E|RTt<Off III
The farmers campaign managers
knew that the farmers vote. at the
primaries would be light because OF
the fact of the rush Of work and the
shortage of labor, caused by the war,
made 1T almost impossible for the
farmers to get to the polls. So few
days before election word was sent
out to the faithful, to see, to it that
the league candidates names Were;
written. in on the J National u ticsoet
where the places were vacant, insur-
ing the nominations of the farmers
didates and their being the
ticket for the finals.
The Democrats arranged by pull
ing their candidates down to on =. can
didate for each office, "a ehnina ting
contests, to go into the primaries and
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

The Washington administration has
just announced that the wheat prices
which have held for two years will
be continued as minimum prices
through the 1919 season. A commits
sion has also been appointed TO study
the whole field to- determine whethe.,
higher price is necessary. Surely a
commission is hardly needed ito de-
termine that higher price is neces-
sary in view of the way what the
farmer has to buy has increased IN
price in the last two years and will
increase further before he sells his
wheat in 1919.
The fixed prices were low in 1917
and the farmers accepted them with
out protest at that time through pa
triotic motives and because there Was
5, wood and other materials, no.
the promise that other prices would
be limited in an equally strenuous
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
The 1918 Wheat Price

q 8
fashion. But this promise has not
been fulfilled.
The profteers with few exceptions
have been able to escape their share
of the burden of taxes by raising
prices and the farmers have had to
pay them. Again, there is the case
of. steel coal and copper, where the
fixed prices did not affect contracts
ins 1911 and the farmers are now
paying for the big profits in these
lines when they buy agricultural ma
:c4h chine T 4ez
This profteering has been carried
to such a length now that relief for
the farmers can not be obtained by
cutting down the cost of their sup
plies, but. must come in the way OF
higher price for the wheat. We
can not -unscramble the prices paid
by manufacturers for their coal, met
the prices paid for goods by whole
salers and retailers.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

THE Producers News being recog-
nized as the Nonpartisan4 League pa
Der Of Sheridan county by the North
western Service Bureau, which is the
head of the publicity department OF
the League, has received an e2ciu-
sive cut, only furnished to the recog-
nized and endorsed League paper IN
each county, for use on farmers sta
tionery.I The League farmers IN
Minnesota and Dakota are using this
cut on their stationery. lfry you are
a League farmer and are going to
have some stationery printed, which
you ought to, call at the Producers
News office and have it printed with
the "We1l Stick" mark on it. -
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
4. 4, CORRECTION

IN last weeks issue Of The he. Pro
.ducers News, it was said that the
county, treasurer had furnished hgE
ures. for the banks INKS. and ., elIeyatorslif
every town in the county wnere TIL
farmer can ascertain the amount hi
has to pay, for seed grain which wa
furnished by, the. county. This wa:
an error made at the last minute be
fore going to press. 1t was through
the county auditors Office that tn
figures We're sent out to the bank
and elevators, and not the county
treasurer. 81 zissiiio9g es't 81
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Isn't it funny that Henry Lowe
should so regret having at one time
Joined the Farmers Nonpartlsan
League and then thai. he should SO
soon become the recipient OF honofs
at the hands of the Sheridan county
ssLunacyf League" and gang up with
the old "Fishbeck" bi-party "gang
and make political bed partners Oh
Jack Duggan and "Sunny jim" -Red-
mond. The lineup is surely nonpar-
tisan if anything. ,lE5i !:
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Following is w. C. Fosters Dollar4
Index, giving the change in the pur-
chasing power expressed in cents)
of the United States dollar, compiled
from the worlds commodity prices,
The arbitrary basis taken is the 4ay-
erage of prices during the years 1900
to 1906 as being the period when our
dollar had 100 cents in purchasing
power: -
1896 to 1898, ss1.26. ! mrs
(Base), 1900 to 1906, 800 = : Z .
1914, 80 2-10 cents r
1915, Sc 40 cents. fsI5.}IIE1g
1916, 81 4-10 cents.
February, 1917, so 8-10 cents.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
Dollar Worth Least in History

March, 1917, 4S5 $40 cents.
April, 1917, At $40 cents.
May, 1917, At $40 cents.
June, 1917, 46 cents.
July, 1917, as 4-10 cents.
August, 1917, AZ. $40 cents.
September, 1917, As $40 cents.
October, 1917, Al $40 cents.
November, 1917, "A $40 cents.
December, 1917, A cents.
January, 1918. AZ 4e10 cents.
February, 1913, 441-1O cents.
March, 1918, 43 $40 cents.
April, 1918, 43 $40 cents.
May, 1918, 43 Clio cents.
June, 1918, 43 4-10 cents.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

- The Antelope Independent is real
indignant because the league farmers
are canceling their subscription 70
that "Racy" publication Perhaps the
decent and respectable people OF that
territory don't care to have the
children read the. vile slobber that
appears sometimes in that paper.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

The Antelope Independent may
have a lot of influence, however, the
vote don't show it. In that territory
where it has the largest circulation
the Welliver candidates received the
largest majorities, in spite OF the
fact that that venal rag bucked eV-
erybodv that the farmers nominated
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
The National Ticket

take republican ballots, vote for the
anti-league candidates, thus elimin-
ating the farmers at the August pri-
maries and having things all their
own way at the general election.
) This. they did in a few cases. Clair
Stoner, because of the light vote
cast by farmers, was defeated for
the nomination for state. senator on
the republican ticket but is saved on
the National ticket and will win in
TIE three corneredgfght in November,
when the farmers will be out in a
body. This is also true of Miss Ma
bel, Thayer for the, Office of County
Superintendent of Schools and E. E.
York for the. Office Of Clerk and Re-
}cordery 41!JaDy Ion u
Miss. Jeanette Rankin was alse
nominated on the National ticket fol
the United StatesaS Senate and We UNI
derstand will make the race SOFIA.
her many thousands of friends aho
admirers will again have an oppor
#ttunliity 10 vote for the "Lady from
Montana 4s
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
ORIGINAL DETECTIVE

Don't forget that Clair Stoner is
ON the National ticket for State Sena-
tor and T.. S. Nyquist on the Repub-
iican ticket for the legislature, are
the League candidate which we viii
send to Helena next winter.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
srhe l.anacy. League hcket st

Senator, Henry Lowe, bank direction
Of Culbertson, republican, | ticset;
Sheriff, Jack Duggan, politician, OF
Plentywood, democratic ticket; Coun-
ty Auditor, James Redmond, ofPlen-
tywood, Seficiency expert, z democrat
ic ticket. The "Lunacy League" is
another name for the politicians BIZ
partv MACHINE It's slogan is, "grab
while the grabbing fa good" sd.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
Be Sure to Register

tration is attended to at once I. and
talk the matter oversWith your neigh.
Dor. ga Ask each g one that you see #
he is registered. Call the neighbors
on the phone and ask them ifthel
a; are registered. There is no use in
spending money and time in a#polli-
teal campaign # those Interested
are going to. either beat themselves s
cut. of asvpte or neglect TO votea wi
In the primaries, Clair stoner was was
beaten for the nomination on the re-
publican ticket by the loss Of the
farmers votes who came to thespolls
to vote and found that they We're not
registered and could not vote. How
ever, Clair Stoner's name appears on
the National ticket, and if the League
turns out solidly, he will be elected
|by two Thousand majority.
+, Don't forget this. Do it now. ~
n VI
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

first week of November. Clair Ston-.
er, nominated by the farmers On the
National ticket, will represent SherlH
dan county at Helena next winter.Aooj
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Henry Lowe, the baniser-prlvate
eleyator-merchant- candidate
for the state senate, endorsed by the
bi-party ring, known as the "lunacy
leaeuet~along withsJ puggan and
eSunny Jim Redniond, y the 4rubber
stamp efficiency expert" remarks, i
Ii I reported, that there is only zone
thing that he has ever done in his
life that he would like to be kicked
for. and that is, ,.for joining the Non
partisan League. Wen, Mr.. Lowe
does not need to worry. The orga-
zedfasners, members of the Non
partisan Lszgue, will lick him clear
into political oblivion dong m the
n 6saz 49, - =
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

Dear Mr.. Editor: ~ ~. 6
q T enclose ad which please insert fol
two! issues in Producers News. 81
Well, / am very glad to hear thai
Mr.. tNyuuist went over the top. Al
the Valley county men won easily. 81
9! Yours for democracy in France an
Montana. ESQ s'f.o5 s. #
sl'sls4t A. u. SAND
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20

In the state of Montana, if you are
not registered, you cannot Vote
Once registered, you are registered
for two years. 60
1t seems that the voting at the seed.
grain election last spring does noc
constitute registration for any 9TH
er election e~'~e y d paz
So if-you have not 1egistered, lbs
suresto dose at once. Don't Jon takesit
for granted that you are registered,
see to it that you are.
Appoint yourself committee OF
one to see that all of your neighbors
and your neighbors' wives and your
neighbors' hired men are registered.
The time for registering will ex-
pire October 9Th. and if you are not
registered before or on that day, you
cannot vote Al, the general election In
November. Be sure that this regis
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-09-20
BUSINESS AND INTERESTING
a4aa NEWS FROM VALLEY co.

~ 1tEj1 .HEls'ai@ tOpheim, Mont. &
,sfai ad2 3ii7H Sept. Id, 1913. z
The Producers News: F.
Plentywood, Mont. #
.D,a. M. Editor. .5s5ts5:f usli. ~
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1918-02-01
CORN WILL WIN
.OEM0CRACrSwAR
Americas Greatest Cereal Crop
s. Is Now Moving to
Market.
MAlNSTAY IN NATIONS CRISIS.
Surplus Wheat Of the United otaeeo
Has Been Sent to Famine Threat
ened Europe.
AAINSTAY IN NATIONS CRISIS.

Americas great corn crop. ercee0-
ing 5000, OOOO0O bushels, will save the
worlds food situation, officials OF the
United States food administration be.
lieve.
Corn Is the nations best food cereal.
housewives are beginning to realize.
1t contains all the elements needed to
keep the body In state of health and
when used according to the scores Of
tried recipes, especially when COM
bined with an added portion Of oil or
fat, will sustain life indefinitely. In.
dian warriors In colonial days lived ON
parched corn alone for many days at a
time, and at Valley Forge parched
corn was at times the sole ration Of
the Continental soldiers.
Owing to transportation difficulties
caused by the war the corn crop moved
more slowly to market this year than
ever before. Now, however, the cereal
is reaching the millers and consumers.
In the meantime the nations surplus
wheat has been sent to Europe
Today there are approximately 80
bushels Of corn for every American.
This quantity Is gfeater by five bush
els than In former years.
Corn has become the nations main
stay in the crisis Of war.