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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
2O,OOO,oOO OWN BONDS.

According to the latest estimates
the number Of people in the United
States now owning bonds from $50
up, will reach the gratifying number
of twenty million.
There are, in round numbers. gu
million families in the United States
Qn an average therefore, each family
owns bond. In some families there
are more than one subscriber, Of
course in some families there are none
ut all, but think of what it means
Tor ~ million people in this countr,
owning bonds! Many others, not sub.
scribers for bonds, have bought thrift
stamps and certificates. This CRAFTY.
ing conditions means that the people
are forming habits of thrift and econ.
omy, and better still, are solidly be.
hind this war. Their patriotism is
declared in unmistakable terms, and
stronger than words. Millions anil
millions of children are investing in
Thrift Stamps besides. This makes
US invincible war, and a marvellous
nation after the war and victory
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
HIS CLOTHES CAME HOME FROM
CAMP.

His clothes came home from camp
today,
The clothes he had on when he went
away,
The jacket and trousers the school
boy wore,
Things that the soldier hoy needs no
more,
His mother took them and put them
away
In the room upstairs where he useo
to stay.
His clothes came home from camp
today,
She put her soldier boys clothes
away,
The coat that he snagged and mended
with care,
The brigt colored scarf that he liked
best to wear.
She held them close 10 her heart
today
As she knclt alone in his room to
pray.
His clothes came home from camp
today,
The shoes where the prints of his
feet still stay;
Ills mother, seeing them through her
tears
Thought of the baby boots kept
through the years;
The cap that he waved when he went
away.
And with the relics of yesterday,
She put her soldier boys alothes
away.
Southern Woman's Magazine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

The United States has now been at
war for more than II year. But up to
Tie present time the Red Cross has
made bul one national appeal for help
Its SluO.00O,000 drive In the summer
OF 1917. Now 1t is about to make an.
oilici apre;ll--its second And upon
the heels OF the Third Liberty
Loan. For great as are the re-
SponSibllities and the opportunities Of
the institution whose blazing symbol
Is recognized by civilized nations the
world over MS symhol of peace and
of comfort. Its expenditures are but n
small fraction OF those required for
our governmental expense for the CON
duct of the war.
Organization OF Service.
The Red Cross has never permitted
Itself To encro0ch upon the functions
or the necessities of the government.
although there are unny times when
II might Justify itself In so doing. In
the single important instance OF trans
p"rtation II has refused to burden the
army or navy with the carriage of its
vast supplies OF stores. even though
these were destined for the relief and
the lives Of the soldiers and the sailors
themselves. On the contrary, after It
htd bnilded and fully equipped n great
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
The Story That Private Leach Told

81 say. there" called Private Leach,
sitting up weakly, 'where You goin'
with me bllnkin' 'at?"
The dog cast look back across his
shoulder. wagged his tail PLEASANTLY
and continued to trot away, carrying
Private Leach's cap in his jaws.
"'E's got Il bloomIn' cheek, not
'aif! observed Private Leach and lay
down again. Whit difference did IL
make? He had clicked bullet in his
RICH thigh, ana, what with the loss OF
blood aud pain and hunger and all, u
chap might as wei! go west" without
cap as with ont Now that he'd
managed To get dressing OIL the
wound and a banda.:c 10 hold the
dressing In place. the bleeding wns
less. but the end OF thu smashed bone
was grinding iD hc torn flesh. Ii
wasn't n bit cushy. oui there In No
Mans Land. six hours In shell hole
with a busted leg.
The dog had popped up from no
where al all, with his alert ewes md
sensitive, searching nose. Girt tight
~ about his body was the broad white
band hearing the flaming sign of the
Red Cross. He stood quite still while
Private Leach painfully unfastened the
first aid package from his back and.
still more painfully, applied the disin.
fectant. gauZe pads and clean cotton
tneture. Looking up, he whined q
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
I'm DEFENSE OF RUSSELL"

The Lebanon News has nearly
two-column article on first page, de-
Tending the county against what it is
pleased TO term our Indictment
against the whole county of Russell"
tThe mountain labored," etc.
The Clinch Valley News "got what
it went after" We woke up the Leb-
anon News from it's Rip Van Wrinkle
sleep, and the county seems to have
redeemed itself, and is taken from
the Stacker column and put in cover
the-top-column."
The allotment of the counties along
with the amounts subscribed, was
published by the officials and sent out
and posted in all the postofliccs, we
think, and it is little singular that
Il mistake should have occurred in
only one county, and that county Rus
sell. The Lebanon News says the
county subscribed without a cam
paign," $88,050.00 instead of $35,55
us officially stated, but there is no
proof forthcoming that this is the
correct amount 1t is due the people
of Russell to have the correct figures
stated. Credited with the $8S,050
still leaves the county under the mark.
In the Third Liberty Loan the Com-
ty went over the top by more than
$l04,4OO. This is gratifying ana
shows what might have been done in
the Second Loan if campaign had
been made. We Started something'
and there was something doing in
Russell.
But listen to this wonderful editor
ial output:
1.-THE Clinch Valley News does not
know, it says, what the word "polite"
means. That is it's misfortune and
not our fault. However, we would
not take advantage of its misfortune
and gladly give it the information.
Politely" as used in the Bible 1--WE
havn't 4 dictionary-don't need 'cm)
simply means, pluck the bean OUT
Oh your own eye before you go after
your neighbors goat or you will spill
the SOUP" etc.
The Clinch Valley News said: Eve
don't know what the Lebanon News
means to imply by the use of the
word politely" The Clinch Valley
News did not say that it did not
know the meaning of the word. The
editor of the Lebanon News need not
have volunteered the gratuitous infor-
nation that 1--WE have no dictionary"
Judging from the quotation its is alb
solutely certain that he needs a spell
ing book, and if his correctness o;
Bible statements is to be judged by the
correctness of the quotation given
then his knowledge of the good book
is as far from correct as his Liberty
Loan was under the allotment.
The Clineh Valley News hereby ex.
tends congratulations to the 2,3Ie
subscribers to the Third Liberty
Loan. You did the thing up Drown y
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
OUGHT HE TO HAVE MADE THE
SPEECH?

Democrats and Republicans and
Independents fratcrnize so thoroughly
on war measures that strangers sit
ting in the gallery find it difficult to
distinguish between them" Speake,
Champ Clark made this statement III
one of his public addresses. At Fort
Wayne, however, he appealed for the
election of n Democratic Congress III
November. As we see il the only
question asked of candidates for cleo
ton to the next Congress should be
care they loyal, standing up Ameri-
cans?" A purely partisan politician
should not be elected to Congress OF
Legislature or to any other position OF
trust now. Ranting politicians, par
fists, pro-Gcrmans, long haired so
cialists, and critics should be cloctco
to stay Mt home, and either intcrnct
or shot. win the War and Win II
Quick" should he the universal lout
American cry.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
MRS. w. W. McCLANAMAN.
communicated.

A shadow was cast over the Blue
stone community Anril lth, when the
sad news of the death of Mrs. W. w.
McClanahan was learned.
Her condition had been considered
serious for several weeks, but her
dcah came as o. shock to her loved
ones. All that kind PHYSICIANS and
loving hands could 20 for her was
done, but of 10 ayail.
Mrs. McClahahan joined the Meth
odist church early in life, and was IL
faithful member. She was Il devoted
m''N"r e."L wife She swcetened
eE --..~ - atmosphere in W g.
she moved: "Nonc knew her but |
love her, none named her but To
praise"
Her face, which was so expressive
of her inner soul, was benediction
to all. The peace she knew in this
life was but Il foretastc of the of the
higher and divincr peace for her in
| Heaven
The funeral services were conduct
cd by her pastor, Rev. w. II. Troy and
the remains were laid to rest i'm the
family burial ground in the presence
Of Il large crowd of sorrowing rela-
tivcs and friends.
The deceased is survived by her hus
band. w. w McClanahan and the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. George Farmer,
of Red Jacket, w. Va, Herbert Nc
Clanahan, of Bluefeld; Margaret, Lou
Ollie, Claude and Frank. of Bluestonc
The floral designs at the burial
were many and beautiful, showing the
high degree in which she was held.
a dear and loving one has gone from
| this world of care
| Gone to the beautiful heaven,
To meet here Saviour there.
| One Who Loved Her.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
By
EDWARD HUNGERFORD
nj &1rAN
lYr
y E.-F(
OF the Vigilantes

dispatchlng depot on the West Side of
New York for the preparcment of Its
stores for shipment overseas, and the
war department found itself so press
cd for warehouse facilities that 1t was
compelled to take the Red Cross plant
Tor army needs Dawson and his fell
lows of the Red Cross gladly moved
out and quickly assembled and builden
another dlspatching depot for their
own needs. The spirit of the organi-
cation is that of service. And | have
seen enough of its workings to con-
vince me that it is something q little
more than mere service-perhaps serv-
Ice plus efficiency would best describe
Ii.
1t seems to me that the time has
come when there should he an even
larger national appreciation of the Red
Cross. Today it has only begun TO
touch the surface of the American pco-
pie. Continued fighting and extended
casualty lists will force it far beneath
the skin. 1t cannot be embarrassed
for lack of funds. You and cannot
afford to have 1t embarrassed. to he
compelled to turn any OF its energies
from the saving of human life to mere
grubbing for cold cash.
1t is time that America formed n
new habit. We have some big and
1alrly expensive national tastes al
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

friendly, sympathetic whine, and the
soldier patted him gratefully.
Good old chap" said Private Leach.
You've been knocked about bit
yourself, chr" He touched the dogs
ear where recent hurt had Jeff n
scarcely healed scar.
Anu then the rascal had seized Prf
vate Leach's cap and made OFF with jt
toward the lines, paying no serious
attention to the wounded mans re-
monstrances.
Rum little bloke" remarked Pri-
vate Leach and tainted.
Private Leach sat on sunny bench
In the small courtyard of the con-
Vnlescent hospital and explained mat
ters to compatriot likewise recover
Ing from the effects of boche courtesy.
And the bloomn' surgeon, e saws
them dawgs is trained like that. The
one that found me, e don't mimi bul-
lets no more than buns, e don't,
a-w'iZzin' past is 'ead. And when e
hnds wounded chap e tykes rs emp
or anything that's loose e can get rs
teeth In. and away % goes to report
to is X. o., like q good soldier SO
then the stretcher bearers, they goes
out and brings I'm the chap, same MS
they did me, dye see? Red Cross
trains dawgs by 'uDdreds. Great, ell,
wotY
"Righto." agreed Private Leach's
companion. 'Spect you'd like to meet
that wtagain. Dawgs'u look bit
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FREE.

Charlottesville, Va, May 15.-The |
Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia have been authorized by |
a recent act of the Virginia General
Assembly to offer 119 scholarships
in the college to Virginia students,
providing tuition in the college, room
rent, light, heat and medical attend
ance free Of charge. Division Super
intendents of schools are to award
these scholarships, one to each divis-
ion, to any applicant who is u grad
uate- of fully accredited four-year
high school, provided he file affidavit
that he is financially unable to pay
for the items named in the scholarship
in addition to other expenses in at
Tending the University.
Students who are not graduates OF
accredited high schools may become
eligible for one of the scholarships by
taking the entrance examinations OF
the University. In case two TO more
applicants Jpn the same division,
competitive examination will be held
on May %, % or 24th. Students pass
ing this competitive examination viii
be accepted as meetin the entrance re
quirements of the University.
Any student who accepts this schol-
arship and remains at the University
two years or more, must pledge him
self to each or engage in some form
of school work in Virginia for at least
two years. If fir oany reason the OBJ
legation cannot be discharged in this
way, the University will consider the
scholarship as loan to be absolved
by payment of it's estimated value.
Each division superintendent will
nominate several alternates who may
be eligible for appointment by Presi-
dent L. A. Alderman of the Univer-
! sity from the State at large.
Dean r. II. Dabney, of the school
of Graduates of the University of
Virginia has been invited by Mr.. Taft
President of the League to Enforce
Peace, to deliver an address before
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

ready. movies and motoring. for III
stance. TO say nothing of smoking and
drinking. a little reduction on ull OF
these ;Ind the proceeds turned to an ell
tirely new habit would be mighty
good thing ut this time. And for thai
fifth habit ! am going to propose the
Red CroSs-the Red Cross habit, II you
please. IL will be n habit the gathered!
money of which Will 30 TO the credit.
not OF yourself, but OF the greatest
charity HAT America ever has known.
which makes this new habit more than
Il habitat real virtue-the virtue OF
self sacrifice.
Our Country the Richest
Try being ready for The Red CroSs
collector-not merely the next time H.,
comes, but on each Subsequent cali
DO nor face him with the reproachfu'
suggestion that he has seen you b,.
fore. Our country Is big land. u
many ways the biggest aud rlclesr -
he world. but 1t is not big enough II"
Itch enough that folks with money -.
r'sc;ipc with but single invitation
contribute.
That is why suggest the Red rrn.
continuous setting aside
definite SUMS of money by pairinr
Americans against the Red Go.
drives. It. is habit which | canine
commend too heartily to you.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
kLU KLUX REVIVED.

birmingham, Ala, May About
ore hundred and fifty white robcd
men dressed in the regulation Klu
kluX klan uniform, with an Ameri-
can flag and fiery cross at the head
of the procession, rode through the
streets of Birmingham last night,
warning idlers to find work to do and
Go Il.
The silent riders distributed cards
bearing warning that the United
States was at war; that every man is
needed ycept those whose attitude
i to the government-and
t.'st u Khan intended to see that
there was no idleness. The cards say
in part:
"lf you would be justly entitled to
the federation and protection you arc
enjoying, find work to do, and do
it! No able bodied man, rich OF poor,
has Il right to consume without pro-
ducing. Take heed and go TO work!
The eye of scrutiny is upon you'll
"Bc respectful to the flag of our
country and loyal to the government!
Aid by every means at your COM
mand, the suppression of disloyalty
by either speech or action. IS & /"
"Thc Klu KluX Klan is pledged to
the enforcement of the above ten
cts"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

different to me when gets back t.
Blighty. BlI-me. awlwuys uter
dawss, but not now ] don't"
Look" said Private Leach. Err
comes one Of the little beggurs."
a wiry. short haired dog with der,
OF huh iii his makeup came limpln
along on three legs. the fourth he'll.
stiniy In front of him by an ingeniou
arrangement Of sling aud banduge.
Clicked bit o. Frltzs lend u
bieemin little self, e did, eh. wot.
Ere: Bill Nice old blokey."
The dog went and luId his head
friendly fnshion, on Private Leach,
knee and looked up into the soldiers
lace. whining sympatheticaliy.
E knows low It feels" observed
Private Leach. Then. III say, there
old timer, look ut that ear!"
Scar" said his companion. "Reen
1ightin'. like us not"
"Bli-nm!" cried Leach. "'E's the
Syne chap. Ere. now, where you goin'
with me blinkin' 'at7"
The dog, holding Private Leacl,'s caD
at provoking distance, viewed the
two c'onvalescents with q mischIevous
eye.
"'E's cute un. Wish e was gofn
hack to Blighty wifi me, not 'alf. Ell,
wot2"
Sure" agreed the other. "1 al
ways 'ated 'cm, but not now I don't
Red Cross dawgs Is bloomin' HUMANE
Strafe mefif they ain'tr
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
TO THE JUNK HEAP.

General Maurice, the heretofore dis
tinguished British officer, who got toe
big for his breeches," and criticised
General Foch and challenged the We
racity of Premier Lloyd George ant
MIR. Bonar Law, was promptly re.
licved of his shoulder straps and con,
signed to the military junk pile. Sc
may it bc-so should it be--to sell
constituted critics of the war depart
ment on both sides of the Atlantic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

mendous factor in national wealth
and future well-being. The yearly
saving from this source might be
doubled.
The "woollen stocking" is called the
true bank of France. The thrift tina.
makes that land financial marvel,
and plays its part also in high culture
comes from the savings of families Ia
modest circumstances. The economy
rs w='! rs the valor of the French W,
well may emulate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
PUT THE MINISTER OUT.

a certain Baptist minister in Ken
lucky, holding prominent church
and a prominent place in the demoni.
nation, being president of large
state association, was voted his res.
ignatlon few weeks ago by his
church, for the reason the brethren
said, that he was u pacifist. He was
like one of the churches described in
Revelations, lukewarm, neither cold
nor hot" and he was handed his walk.
ing papers.
Another prominent minister was
frozen out" his pastorate last year
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
WILFUL BUT NOT SKILFUL
LIARS.

According to dispatches, there was
sent out from Berlin the statement
"that grave cases of INSTRUMENTATION
occur daily in American training
camps, and were FURNISHED by death
but this was stopped owing to the
number of cases"
The Berliners are wilful and monu-
mental liars, and the wonder is that
long practice and experience hasn't
taught them to be more skilfull.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY, VA.

Special war courses are offered in
addition to the usual courses in the
college. graduate law, medical and
engineering departments. Ten dollars
covers all costs to Virginia students
in the Academic departments.
Send for catalogue.
Howard Winston, Registrar.
Mayl7-Aug.l5
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
EEEECT OLE SILENCE

a Smith Centre man was consider
ably worried few days ago, think
ing he had lost his hearing. lie said
"Mywifc quit talking for Il little bit
and thought | had suddenly gone
deaf"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
25,OOO,OOO O,OoO,O 600

These totals may. for the third
loan' be increased; but as they stand,
they represent vast sum which il
being saved outright. The money does
not come from savings banks. 1t doe /,
not force the sale of other securities.
1t Is clear saving out of a years in
come, more than two billions of which
would probably in former days have
Deen spent carelessly, unmindful of
the future.
For households of modest means to
put out two billions beyond their hab-
N as an anchor to windward is a ire
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
GOD BLESS MY BROTHER"
(Exchange.'

Now | lay me down TO sleep,
| pray Thee Lord, my soul to keep.
God bless my brother gone to war,
Across the seas. in France, so far.
Oh, may his fight for Liberty
From cruel fates OF ruthless blast
Save million more than little me
And bring him safely home ut last.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

The indicator is the name of the
ship that blocked the U-boat base nj
Ostend, and Exterminator the name
of the horse that won the Kentucky
Derby. "Why ask" says the World,
whats in name?"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
! 'o,S.,eg7 - ~, N ~ s.ssy.w.

III tile sstat6 becadse ~ his utter
ances" on Che War. &tFhesc cases,
while rare, are hopeful and cheering
indications that this great country
is solid behind the government and
the President in this war.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

the "Win the War for Permanent
Peace" convention to be held in Phil
adelphia, Penn, May 1913. Dean
Dabney's subject is "Gcrmanys Dream
of Dominion" DR. Dabney has re-
Gently complied Il series of addresses
in the State in support of the Third
Liberty Loan campaign.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

A Liberty Loan or Red Cross slacke,
Is nothing but Kaiser hacker.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17
THRIFT AND THE LOAN.

1t is estimated that in the three
Liberty loans the following sums have
been invested in bonds of 500 and
$50 denominations:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

Buy a Thrift Stamp IL day,
Help keep the Kaiser away.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

I-:9s YOU bought Thrift Stamp?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-17

Have YOU bought Thrift Stamp?
The Washington times., 1918-02-02
SIXfALL VICTIMS
TOGEENCRUSTED
STREETS OF CITY

SIX persons are suffering from In
5urfes today as q result OF the slip
perry and iee-encrusted condition OF
the city streets.
3liss K. L. Bartlett. twenty-nine
years old. 1904 Franklin street north.
west. fell at Fifteenth street and New
York avenue.
q c. Thomas, sixty-hve years old.
Belgrade Apartments, suffered a
0prained hip from a fall at Thirteenth
and g streets northwest He WAS
treated At the Emergency Hospital,
Joseph L. Baker. sixty years old.
aSOa Thirteenth street northwest.
broke his left arm by falling in front
OF the Home Life Building, at Fiji
teenth and G streets. He was taken
20 the Emergency Hospital.
Policeman George Waite, OF the
fifth precinct, was knocked down by
q Capital Traction car at Eighth and
~ streets southeast while assisting in
raising q horse which had fallen on
the slippery street He was cut over
the right eye and suffered bruises
about the head ard body. His condi-
ton Is not se1ious. according TO Or.
frank W. Braden, the police physi,
cians who treated him.
Conductor Ernest T. Powell, thirty
Eve years Old, Chevy Chase, Nd, and
4otofman Richard Cade, forty-three
years old 14i6 U street northwest,
were injured BY flying glass when
their car collided with an automobile
truck belonging TO Thompson's Dairy
at Connecticut avenue and Newark
street late yesterday afternoon. Their
injuries were dressed at the George
Washington University Hospital. The
collision waS blamed on slippery