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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-26
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Mrs. Bette ]. Hawks Of 1873 Fac
tory street, is in receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from her nephew, w.
V. Heath, who is with base hospital
unit No. 46, in France:
France, Sept. 1S, 1918.
My Dear Aunt:
Received your most welcome let
ter just a few days past and am
Fastening to answer. One finds II
exceedingly difficult to write an in
teresting letter because of the strict
censorship imposed. For instance.
practically all things military are
under the ban, and yet we know Of
very little else to write of because it
Is military environment that we are
constantly surrounded with. Yet
suppose one can write of the wealth
er. which is bad, and of the scenery,
which is beautiful, of the soil, which
is muddy, of the architecture, which
Is monotonous, and of the people,
whom we don't understand.
/ find France very much the same
in climate as the Oregon coast, and
as this is a webfoot outfit that / am
in they don't mind the rain or mud
One disadvantage is this, however,
lies in the fact that 1t reminds them
of home with none of the joys or
comforts of home. AS a rule / am
in the best of spirits and excellent
health, but occasionally In spite of
myself there comes creeping over me
an intense longing for home and
those that are dearest to me.
My small wee bit for Uncle Sam is
that Of a guard strolling up and
down a long dark post thru the long
er darker night, and keeping awake
by watching the flare of the artil-
lery in the distant sky and the oc-
casional dull roar of their mighty
voices. We are we'll out of danger
here, but a guard of course is neces-
sary. ! sometimes feel that my par;
is indeed small, but one must take
that to which he is allotted and all
these tiny efforts massed together
make one mighty force that is re-
lentlessly forcing the German mill
tary machine to its doom.
The part played by America in
this war is one that makes a fellow
proud of the old L. S. A., and thank
full, indeed, that he was lucky
enough to he born in such a great,
wonderful country. And these sons
of our country are doing themselves
proud and fighting like demons
Many are the tales of bravery and
devotion that one hears of them. The
sad part of it is the many brave boys
who are breathing their last in this
fight against a cruel mighty nation
Yet | think that a man could never
die for a greater country or a more
noble cause.
1t Is wonderful the way the folks
at home are helping the cause and II
sure means much to the boys over
here. The Red Cross is doing a won.
derful work over here and they have
entrenched themselves deep in the
heart of every soldier.
Well, I'll have to he quitting for
this time as 1t is nearing time for
taps and one day closer to the kals-
er's funeral. | don't go on guard
until 10 o'clock but have to begin
getting ready. Give my best wishes
to Mr.. Hawks, grandma, and Bert,
and tell Max he'd better write to
Yes. pretty soon.
With all love,
Your Nephew Yes.
VIM. Vestal Heath. No. 2,29O,91S,
Base Hospital Unit No. 46,
American Z. F.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-26

Calvin McAlllster is again about
town convalescng from a severe case
Of the flu. He had a narrow escape.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-26
BACK ACHE
Limaer Up Win Penetrating
HaHa!in's Wizard Oil

A harmless and effective prepara-
ton to relieve the pains Of Rheuma-
tism. Sciatica, Lame Bact, and Lum-
bago is Hamlin's Wizard Oil. 1t pen
etrates quickly, drives out soreness,
and limbers up stiff aching joints and
muscles. :.
You have no idea how useful it
will be found in cases OF every day
ailment or mishap, when there IS
need of an immediate healing, anti.
septic application, as in cases OF
sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, bites
and stings,
Get it from druggists for 30 cents;
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
headachei just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 81
rents. Guaranteed
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-11-26
October Q. 1918.

Mrs. A. c. Spencer
Ashland, Oregon
Dear Mother: -
Once more to the attack Have
found a peach of time to write to
you and here goes. Closed up shop
at $3.50 p. m. this time as | am boss
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
HEAVY EDITORIAL.

Alexander II. Stephens. vice presi-
dent of the Southern Confederacy.
who after the Civil war was repeated
~ elected 70 congress from Georgia.
was an exceedingly thin man. one day
there fell under his observation news
paper item saying that he weighed 90
pounds. In reply To this he wrote
letter to the editor of the offending
journal demanding an immediate re-
traction. IL will not be slandered in
this matter" he protested. my
weight is - pounds" The former vice
president was himself an editor. with
n habit of writing very long articles for
his paper in Georgia. and the contem-
porary which had made the unwelcome
statement regarding his weight refused
to retract II for the reason. he said.
that MFR. stephens must have had one
OF his editorials In his pocket when
he last tried the scales. This would
account for the difference Of four
pounds between the two figures.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
The Cockney's act.

Watkins, Il cockney private. was lee
turing his mates one day on the need
of employing tact in their dealings with
the French people.
Nov. got in bit of fix the other
day" said Watkins. Il VAS billeted
with II French family, and after III
been shown to my room | started out
for n walk Well, l 'appcned to open
the wrong door. Il WAS bathroom
and there was lady in the tub. She
let out a scream, and 1t might ave been
n deucedly embarrassing situation. but
my tact saved the day
well, wot did ya do?"
II jes backed out an said: Par
dong. monsieur New York Tribune
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Repentance may avert evil.
IN THE SPRING

will be the great test OF a life and death
struggle on the Western front. In the
everyday walks OF life, II Is the spring
time that brings III health. One OF the
chief reasons why the rundown man
finds himself in bad state OF health N
March or April. is because he has spent
nearly all his hours Tor the past tour or
five months penned up within the walls
Of house factory or office. II Is the rea-
son for our diminished resstance-that
10, lack of outdoor life, coupled with
perhaps oyer.eating, lack OF good exer-
else. insufficient sleep, and constipation.
In other words. we keep feeding the
furnace with food but do not take out
the "clinkers" and eur fire does not burn
brightly Always keep the liver active.
There is nothing better for health than
taking an occasional mild laxative per
haps once week: such a one as you
can get at any drug store, made up of
0ay.apple. jalap, aloes, (sugar coated.
tiny. easily taken J. which has stood the
DR.. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets. But for
the Spring Fever, the general rundown
condition, the lack Of ambition. the
s'bues," one should take a course OF
treatment every spring; such a standard
tonic as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. now TO be had in tablet form in
sixty-cent walls. Watch the people so
plodding along the street. There's no
spring, no vitality A vitalizing tonic such
~ this vegetable extract of Or, Pierees
gives you the power to force yourself into
action. The brain responds to the new
blood In circulation. and thus you're ready
to make a night against stagnation which
holds you IN bondage. Try II nowl Don't
watt Today is the day 20 begin. Gain
little pep" and laugh and live. Vim and
vitality are the natural out-pouring OF a
healthy body. II does not spring up in a
night. Try this spring tonic, and you gain
the courage that comes with good health.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
to ask for your money back.

Dodson's Liver Tone is u pleasant
tasting. purely vegetable remedy
harmless to both children and adults
Take n spoonful Mt night and wake up
feeling fine no biliousness. sick head
ache. acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause in
convenience all the next day like vio-
lent calomel. Take dose OF calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak. sick and nauseated. Don't lose
n days work Take Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine, full Of
vigor and ambition-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
HUNS STILL ARE
GAINING GROUND
CLAIMS THERE is NO SIGN OF
DISlNTE GRATIoN IN THE
BRITISH FORCES.
HAIG ElUDES GERMAN TRAP
French Have Joined British to the
South of St. Quentin. But There
Have Been No Reports Showing
French Have Fallen Back.

New York.-Battling for every
point of vantage. giving ground only
when overwhelmed by numbers and
taking frightful toll of lives for
every foot of ground abandoned. the
British line in Picardy is still intact.
While the German onslaught gained
ground at several points. there WAS
no sign of distintegration in the Brit
ish forces, which at many points. es-
pecially on the northern end of the
long line of battle are standing firm.
The German official statement tells
OF the defeat Of the British and their
retreat via Ypres and Sally" This
would seem to indicate heavy fighting
far to the north of the Somme battle
field of which no British report has
spoken.
The largest gains made by the Ger
mans have been west of 81. Quentin.
where they have captured Nesle and
Guiscarde
Military observers see in The
scheme of the German attack Il repe-
tition of the German "pinchcr" sys-
tenn of attack which was used by Won
Mackenzen in Russia, Kumania and
Serbia This attack consists of Two
attacks some distance apart which.
after progressing to some depth turn
toward each other. compelling the
forces caught between them to fall
back or be in danger of capture
The British have foreseen this dam
ger and have met it by first checking.
then forcing the northern jaw of the
pincher southwark while they have
dropped back on the center and have
not fallen into the German trap. The
pressure Of the defenders of the
Somme front seems TO be bending the
whole German attack TO the south
where II is hoped its force will be
dissipated
The French positions joined thu
British To the south of St Quentin
but there have been no reports show
ing that the French have fallen back.
Reports indicate that the original
French lines now virtually outilank
the advancing Germans along the
Disc river
The British strategy seems 10 Re
devoted TO the task OF meeting the ar
tack so that It is directed no longer
straight az the line but is diverted to-
ward the Disc where the German ad
vance has been most rapid
French troops have taken over Sec
tors OF the front and released British
units for work further north Berlin
says that Americans have also joined
in the fighting, but nothing as yet
had been said officially on this point
The British losses have been heavy.
bur it is officially announced that con-
sidering the magnitude OF the strug-
gle they are not undue The Ger
mans must have suffered terribly
Even Berlin admits that The Teutonie
casualties before Peronne We're com
paratitely heavy"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
At ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
CONSTiPATED.

Look ut the tongue, mother II
coated. It is sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach. liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevlsh, cross, listless. pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverlsh, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrh9a. full of cold, give
teaspoonful Of california Syrup OF
Figs" and in few hours all the foul.
conStlpated waste. undlgested food
and sour bile gently moves cut of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative;"
they love It's delicious taste, and 1t
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies. children of all
ages and for grown-upS plainly on the
bottle. Beware OF counterfeltS sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine.
ask 10 see that II is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contemporaries,
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
CaIome| Loses You a Days Work.
Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guaranteed If bilious, constipated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist in town--your drug
Sist and everybody's druggist has no.
dced a great falling off in the sale of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
its place.
"Calomel Is dangerous and people
know 1t, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
suits" said prominent local druggist
Dodson's Liver Tone Is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
ellis 1t. A large bottle doesn't cost
very much but II 1t fails to give easy
trelief in every case of liver sluggish
ness and constitution. ven have only
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Government Control.

Even the children are imbued with
the idea of government control. Bet
tie. while eating her evening meal, had
her knife in her hand and. putting 1t
to her mouth. said Il WAS nj Rich
ards yesterday and girl was there
eating with her knife"
With knowing look. she contin-
ned; Il pretty near said OF her. You
better look out. the government will
get after you-thats against the law"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Little ISLAM" at Tacoma.

In examining applicants for naturali-
zation papers, Judge Cushman, in the
federal court at Seattle. asked an ap.
plicant how long he had lived In the
country. The reply came:
I've lived In the United States ten
years, except three months | was In
Tacoma"
As the Judge is from Tacoma. he de-
liberated several minutes before grant
ing the papers.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
LAMPS for the Eyes.

\ new optical instrument consists
of high-poWered ineaHaeseent lamp
which can be taken into person
mouth 10 illuminate his eyes through
the retinas. enabling them 70 be exam
med through the pupils.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Resolution Easy to Keep.

Mrs Flatbush-Is your husband
keeping his New Years resolution?
Mrs Bensonhurst-He sure is.
lie must be wonder To keep it this
long
oh. don't know. 1t wasn't so hard
TO keep"
what was it,"
THAT he wouldn't burn as much coal
this year rs usual"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
ROYAL Wit Not Slow.

Rich in sly humor was the reply of
Henry " of France, who one day
reached AmienS after prolonged jour
ney. \ local orator was deputed TO
harangue him. aud commenced with a
lengthy string of epithets:
Very great sovereign. very good,
very merciful. very magnanimous-'
Add also" Interrupted the weary
monarch very tired"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Is a Final Effort.

London Comment in the German
press on the new offensive. rs sum
married. b. the Copenhagen CORE
spendeut of the Exchange Telegraph
Company. Is to the effect that The
pt sent battles are the fnal and deej~-
i've eXeltion az strength on the part
Of the German people before peace
comes.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Ask censor's Reasons.

Washington.-A resolution intro
duced by Senator New OF Indian, AJAX
ing the War Department TO advise the
Senate as To its reasons for not max,
ing public the addresses of American
soldiers killed and wounded abroad,
was adopted by the Senate without a
record vote.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
A New Way to Shave

Tender skins twice Il day without irri-
tation by using Cutlcura Soap the
"Cuticura Way" No Shiny mug. germs,
waste of time or money. For free sam
pies address, "Cuticura. Dept. Y. Bos-
ton" At druggists and by mail. Soap
%. Ointment - and 50.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Aliens FoOt-Ease for the Troops.

Many zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot Ease. the antIseptic powder. for use
among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot bath, Allen's Foot Ease
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking a
delight. Sold everywhere sc. Try II today. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
HOw'S This i?

We offer $1,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE, Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the system
Sold by druggists for over forty years
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney Il Co. Toledo. Ohio.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Philadelphia r. Fer having sold
newspapers undcr the pretense that
they contained an account of sinking
of an American hattleship, Abraham
Krup, % years old, was sent to the
county prison for 10 days.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
PROMPT RELIEF,

an be found in cases of Colds, Coughs,
La Grippe and Headaches by using
laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head o. stomach. Buy your
supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Taxas DRY Soon.

Austin, Texas. -Gov Hobby signed
the state prohibition bill The bin
becomes effective 80 days after ad-
iournment OF the special session OF
the Legislature. or on June PC
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Montgomery. Ala All records
since Civil war times were broken
here when 50 cents per pound Vas
paid for round lot of zoo bales of
cotton
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
w. N. u, LITTLE ROCK, NO. 1s-1sta
Tractor VS., Mule.

Ten mules can haul about two tons
Of material and their work is limited
o ten hours, but the tractor hauls rs
tons and covers distance of % miles
at the same time.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Jassy. Rumania.-The newspapers
announce that the Rumanian Parlia-
ment is to be dissolved. and that new
elections have been ordered.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Can you furnish me With any knock
down argument about your capacity to
do the family scwing?9
could l. Just watch me fell this
seam"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Americans Ely Fast.

Rome Two American aviators
accomplished fast fight from Fog
gia 10 this city, flying the 2l2 miles
in las minutes
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Consolinu Him.

Clerk--"I cannot live on my salary,
sir" Boss-''rhen I'll try to be patient
and walt. instead of firing you"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Yet Il Bored.

First Editor-The preachers sermon
had no point 10 Il,
Second Elder-And yet though II had
no point IL greatly bored me.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Their Kind.

when they pass antitrust laws In
the future they will have teeth in
them"
"Oh. that's only biting sarcasm"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
The Patron.

did you order anything from the
grocer" No. | humbly requested n
few things
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

You often miss the best fishing when
you move from one stream TO another.
Don't be Ii mover.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
Tounh Luck.

Poor Louise, Just rs she met her
ideal he" "Dtedf" NO. he met his
ideal"
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
DON'T GAM BILE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovlne"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $100.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Some men lese their dogs better
than they de their wives; well. their
dogs don't groN nj them
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

A rich widow makes n poor invest
ment when she buys husband.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

About $5O0,ooooo0 n year Is be-
ing spent on education in the United
States
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

A Valuable Iron Tonic for the Blood
GROVES TAsrEl.ESs chill TONIC Putihcs and
unrfch-s tho Hioud 1t the liver, drives out
Una lartn and builds mp Tho whole system. Cen
oral strens thonins Tonic for Adults and Children.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Always proud to show white clothes.
Red Cross Ball Blue does make them
white. All grocers. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Fear of being found out is RESPONSE
BILE for many mans responsibility.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

Every woman's pride, beautiful. clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Bah Blue.
All grocers. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

0sshan Women Suffered Untold Torturss
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
sFemenlna" for all female disorders.
Price Soc and S1.OO.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28

A man entirely wrapped up In him
self carries = small package.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-28
The Lesser Evil.

III you were compelled To engage
? In conversation with one or the other
for an hour. which would YOU choose. II
woman with mission or one who
thinks she is misunderstood
THE woman with IL mission"
"Why?"
"She would do most Of the talking. a
woman who thinks She is misunder-
stood usually wants n little confidential
advice. Birmingham Age Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-08
FIT
AT ANY AGE

It ism age. it's careless living
that pu,s men down and out"
Keep your internal organs in good
condition and you will always be
physically 1T. Watch the kidneys
The kidneys are the most over
" Orked organs in the human body
When they break down under the
strain and the deadly uric acid ac-
cumulates and crystallizes look
out These sharp crystals tear and
scratch the delicate urinary chan
nels causing excruc jating pain and
set up irritatiOHs which may cause
premature degeneration and often
do turn into deadly Bright's Dis
case.
One of the first warnings Of slug
sish kidney action is pain or stiff
ness in the small Of the back. high
cOlored or scanty urine, loss of ap-
petite, Indigestion or rheumatism.
Do not wait until the danger is
upon you. At the first indication OF
trouble go after the cause at once
Go to your druggist Immediately
Get a trial box Of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules, imported di-
rect from the laboratories in Hol-
land, where they have been in use
for over two hundred years. They
will give almost immediate relief.
II for any cause they should not
your money viii be refunded. But
be sure to get GOLD MEDAL. None
other is genuine. In sealed boxes,
three sizes (Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-08

connection with the afternoon ses-
Sons there viii be a Liberty sing
led by f. L. PhilbrOOk, director Of
music in the public schools. Mr..
and Mrs. Roscoe Lyans will give a
musical number on the cello and
harp, and there viii also be vocal
selections by Miss Hattie Larkin.
At the Friday meetings Mrs. J. R.
1uckis and Frank Freistat will pro-
vide the special numbers.
Another convention guest will be
Mrs. James Nelson Lewis Of De
troit, council member and president
of the Michigan branch, who viii
have charge OF the bible study each
day and give an address Wednes-
day evening on THE Meaning and
Aims OF the Order" Mrs. W. G.
Bennett of Chicago. council mem
aer of the Illinois branch, will be
another speaker as will Rev. Frank
Cole of Davenport, who has lately
returned from the French battle
fr1nt
Mrs. J. R. Tuckis is chairman Of
the entertainment committee and
has made provision for room and
breakfast for delegates in the
homes of Rock Island members Of
the union. The noon day meals
Will be served by the women Of the
church and the evening meal viii
be served at the Y. ". c. A. cafe
terra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-08

Saturday afternoon Aledo high
school lost a hard-fought game to
Alexis high school on the latters
field by the score of to Q.
Aledo was handicapped in sew
eral ways, as this was the first
game of the season for Aledo, while
this was the third game for Alexis
Aledo had only one last years man
in the lineup. The game was close
and fast Alexissmade itsafirst and
only touchdown III the third quar-
ter, the first, second and the fourth
quarters being scoreless on each
side.
Captain Taylor at fullback was
the star~f0r the locals and Gourley
at quarter played geEygoed for his
first tryout. Morrow and Butcher
at right and left hatfbaek also play
ed a very good game.
I4andon of Knox refereed the
game. The lineup for Aledo was as
follows:
Baldwin, lie; McMullen, 1t; Nc
Whorter, lg; Dixon, c; MooTehead,
rg; Brown. TT; Babcock, re; Gour-
ley, OBJ Butcher, III; Morrow, RI;
Taylor, fb.