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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1918-08-08

TRUE translation filed with the Post
master at Scranton, Pa, on August 8,
1918, as required by the Act of October
6, 1919
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1918-08-08

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1918-08-08

Gas Stobtoberbaupt BON
9tep Cattle, ga, Icbte in Dem
@abne, oab er Oas Gedt babe, nab.
reno Der Sriegsmirren bic Saaen
no oeutid geiproden uno geillngen
miro, 5u idlieben. Seine slnoronung
purOe ni6t befolgt, mo nab elmer
9eratiug nit Dem itGotiihen gIn.
malt bat iib Der @eitrenge zines
beiiereu beionuen mo lGBt anitdnSis
gefiibrte llnterbaltrngsoereine unee-
i6oren.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

nz1-s u eee afl
- u 1eIs
not land : Il.y 51llls e.
sla lleIlt plan tIisl. len lCEzlit talf
payiae1t It the pay ofIee. weekly ont
OF their pay envelopes. This not Only
insures the mans effort, but the Wom'
ems tnsistence tcat bonds be prompt
ly paid Il IS her opportunity 20 &C
cumulate. no. only Tor herself. but her
family II is her incentive to save and
thus she conserYes the foods and ma
terials OF the country.
We are asking employees to guaraA
tee the purchase OF enough bonds that
employees may be supplied and in the
event any bends are not paid. com
panies then &c assume payment OF
same. giving EN- pioyes their parm ents,
their loss being only their INTEREST,"
By the above plan. firms cS,1 aEtic!
pate the bonds gen would Otherwise
take. By this method. tire bonds are
placed in the hands OF the people as
they should be- T. makes the manu-.
facSurers. bankers and merchants and
capitalists better able 10 buy future
bonds and leaves the money IN hands
that VIII carry on the busin ess OF the
country, that labor may be employed
and thus siren CITIZEN that great Gibrai-
ter of our counc-y-Capital and Labor.
We ask that firms notify me i they
VIII thus cooperate: that they also
notify employees and their wives at as
early a date IS possible and explain
to them how bonds can be carried.
Their concurrence in this matter is
another call TO duty. There VIII be no
end TO calls that must Re met before
the war can be won.
Yours truly
LIMA SIMPSON POFFEN BARGER.
tSIrs. George PoGeabaraerD
Chairman Womar's Liberty Loan
Committee IVES: Virginia.
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True Values

ported in danger OF starvation as the
result OF mines: shutting down IN
te!ecram sent 10 the fuel adninistra'
ton nv the local OF the Pnited Nine
Workers of America for district 30.
II. TAYLOR county. comprising a large
number of mines OF the Faicmont dis
trict
An average OF approximately $500
men have been idle per day In tne
Fairmont-C harrisburg fields. accord
ing to figures i'll the possession CT the
National Coal Association. In Iowa,
Illinois. Ohio and Pennsylvania and
probably every other bituminous coal
producing state. a similar condition
is declared to exist Miners are be
comire, dissatisfied and serious loss
Of mine LABOR is threatened by idle
miners going to other work unless in
mediate relief is obtained.
While complete figures on car
shortage and miners idle for the :Irst
ty-o weeks in April are not available,
reports show that in one OF the Penn
svIvania luminous fields normally
getting 962 cars per day, only 92S
were received at the mines one DAY
last week. resulting in loss OF ~
100 tons of coal on that day
In the Fairmont district figures fof
three days in April are declared 10 be
fair barometer of conditions at all
mines. On April g. of 152 mines re-
porting. GA we're shut down for lack
Of cars, throwing out OF work 5,iS9
miners. OF 153 mines reporting April
., SIS mines were closed for the same
reason. with $3.50 men idle and loss
Of 47,SI0 tons OF coal.
One hundred and fifty-one mines re
ported April 10 OF these 90 were
closed down and 1881 men out OF
work. In another region in West Viz
gnia ISS fewer cars per day ware Re
ceived at the mines during the first
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
E6MsCRIPTIoN IN IRELAND.

~ URTNG Sir Horace Plmkett's statement yesterday
IN che House o Commons regarding the work Of
the Irsl1 CONVENTION he said that the unsettled con-
didon Of the Irish question having digEbng effect
upon the war efforts in the Dominion OF Canada the
United States and allied counties, To certain extent
hat IS tue but so far as the Irish the United States are
sonce6ed .he feeling probably that the settlement OF the
s question is up the people who live in Ireland
md that if they arc not willing meet the government half
way at this critical hour why they wait until more
rroptious lime carry their petty squsbb!e among
themselves and with the British government They will get
scant sympathy here
OF course there viii always be professional Irhrnen IN
The United States who Will be agin the English and the
Obstetrics long the wind blows. bit the citizen OF
Irish birth or descent whose has been con-TPted
for the American army cannot be expected 10 work HIM
elf INTO much Of r9ge over the fact that Premier LLOYD
George asks the Irish 10 accept corscrphon along with
potiea inelependene Indeed the level headed Irishman
h Aneica is quite likely to say, WHY, nOt2'
Some allowance must be made for the excited state OF
ad IN Ireland especially among the leaders politicians.
Perhaps these leaders would COO off quicker # they could
Of The Aslantc in any and every kind of opposition against
he imperial government has passed never 70 eurn- From
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
Child GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVERISf
f CON5TPAIED
SYRUP or ElesR
CAN'T HARM TENDER SToM.
ACH OR BOWELS.

A laxative today saves sick chiId
tomorrow. Children simply won't
take sne time from play to empty the
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish. stomach
sour
Look at the tongue mother! Il
coated. or your child Is Ifstless, cross.
feverish. breath bad. restless. doesn't
eat heartily, full OF cold or has sore
throat or any other chldren's ai1meut
give a teaspoonfuI OF California syF-
up OF Figs" then don't worry becausa
It is perfectly harmless. and IN few
hours all this constipation poison, sour
bile and fermenting waste win gently
move out OF the bowels and you hava
a we'll playful child again. A thor:
ough Inside cleansing IS oftimes al
that is necessary. It should be the first
treatment given in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit fg syrups
ASK your druggist for bottle Of Cal
ifornta Syrup OF Figs" which has tuH
directions for babes, children OF al .
ages and for srown-Hps plainly print.
ed on the bottle. Look carefully and
see that it is made by. the "Calttor-
MIA Zig Syrup COMPANY
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.ATTEMD THLs MEETING.

4 MoNG all the work that has been done in this
"a community the thing Of which have the right to
F, most pro,,d is the part taken by the women of
Fsimont through the Red Cross Although there was
no thought of competition in any Of it. some measure Of
from he fact that in the garments and surgical dressings
turned out by the hands of these Fsmont probably
leads the state.
he people Of Farnont the fathers and husbands and
brothers of these patriotic workers will be gwen an oPpo
tnt to Ieam something about the other side of Red Gross
work Lieutenant Colonel NlcCollough and other gentle
men who have been at the Red Gross district conference
rkssburg will Stop here long enough TO tell US what IS
done with the dressings, the sweaters the hospital garments
and the money which contributed by the members OF
he Red Cross chapters throughout the United States and
The West Virgnian knows ii will prove fascinating
or 10 those who have been busy to keep posted upon
such details as these.
We most earne:y urge every one TO go the meeting
tomorrow You will have more adequate idea
Of the vastess of the great and better appreciation
Of the importance Of the work the Red Crosis dong when
he meeine5is over.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Fuel Administration Said
to be Alarmed Over the
Situation.
% .lssociated rressl

WASHINGTON. April lG.-Coal
mines in many sections are beginning
TO close down because OF car shortage
and both reduced production ard I'M
employment have reached such a sc.
rious stage that fuel administration
officials are frankly alarmed. The sit
uation has been placed before the
railroad administration with an ur.
gent request for drastic steps 20 keep
the mines supplied with cars
In the Standardization blum
iuous fields in West Virginia the icho:
problem is giving officials the most
concern. Some 1850 miners axe re
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
THE on. you HER.

you are one Of these who hesitate and postpone the
investment of few dollars Of your savings m Liberty
bonds ask you listen to the call sounding m the
ears Of every human beng possessed Of loyal heart and
soul. and q brain uncloue!ed.
This IS the call that has turned the world against the
5ru;alized fIsns who rule the peoples Of Germany
Il Is the caH which drew millions Of the Nvodds bEaves
ren TO the plains Of Pcardy battle against the driven
forces Of The apostle oF r,llc-cr-run.
1t lie call which has been heard m hundeds of thou
sands OF American homes by TIE finest and best boys who
lived and they'll so over there by the millions IN
answer TO that call
1t is the call from stricken Serbia devastated Belgium
cieso!ated Russia. and Italy and France.
1t IS the call from men and and children beaten
down and butchered by the arch butchers OF the kaiser
training.
ened. Of freedom fighting for existence.
1t is the call OF oar flesh and blood over there in
the trenches beyond the oul and The plans Of Picard
1t IS the call OF battle against wrong and injustice
1t IS humanity cali
And hearing II Americans can do Of two things:
CO over there and fgh MARE II possible for Others
10 go over there and fight
Every $50 you invest IN Liberty Loan bonds will buy
s.ench knives for rife company 3 hand 8rcnades. or
IA g;ae greaaces or 81 Of surgical instruments for
enlisted mems belts
Your 100 bond VIII iced soldier over thee for eight
months, or VIII purchase rifles for Ave soldiers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Rudolph BIankenburs. former mayor OF Philadelphia
and one of the best known and able citizens of
that city. who died yesterday. fine type OF the
american citizen Of German origin Born near Hanover
in Germany and educated the other side Blanken-
burss racial strain evident speech gesture and
nlanrersms. but he was an American through and
through and of the first in this country to
realize declaration of 1911 threw the
Central powers squarely the path of this Republic
and begin prepare the public mind for what
to pass. 1t around such characters as Rudolph
BIankenbure Otto Kahn. the latter happily still
living. that of the United States viii have
begin to rebuild their efforts for che preparation of
the culture of the race.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
RUFF STUFF

HaIg says the British army has is
back TO the: wall.
That being the case it Is going 70
be a darned sight healthier TO be in
the British army than it is TO be in
the German
they certainly do think a lot O.
their Uncle Sam up at 2forcaGah.
Sir Horace Plunkett begs Leave 20
report thar the Irish could NOT agree.
For once the expected happened
Il home rule waits upon an agree
ment Of the Irish iti never happen
British report says that prisoners
IN Germany are cruelty treated.
This news viii not make It any
easier for the Germaps 20 take prk
soners from the British while the big
shiudy is on
Wei. there is q little snow on the
roofs yet but it looks as if tie cruel
winter is over again.
So prepare to set busy with ;ha;
garden Monday.
There's plenty OF time to begin over
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

In special order issued yesterday General FEaig ind
Gates that the British have given up about all the
ground they intend to. and that from this out the men
are expected hold the positions they have. The Brit
are specialists for it OF their military
traditions battles the army that has the
hold 90 minutes more than the foe. The new
policy will their casualties but it is going
o be particularly healthy FOR the Teutons either.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
ORRINE DESTROYS
LIQUOR HABIT

Keen interest IN Orrine. the scien.
ltfic tree tnent for the drink habit, now
on sale at our store continues una
bated.
Orrine has saved thousands OF drink
ing men. and is sold under SuaTan'
tee TO refund the purchase price II, al
ter trial it fails to benefit
OrrIne 80. l. secret treatment; Or.
rine No. .. voluntary treatment. Costs
only $500 a box. Ask US for book
let. Cranes Drug Store, corner Main
and Madison streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Wheeling is threatened with a recall election. How
people can become involved in squabbe of that kind
at time when problems of the gravest moment are
pressing upon the American people is beyond
Outstanding. II this thing is permitted its course
viii be fine Advertisement that there is something
wrong with the people of Wheeling which is fuuda-
mental and much significant than anything that
can possibly be wrong with the city government.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

COWS and chickens come in and
scratch up tie things I have planted.
The COWS walk over my onion bed
and potatoes. Now don't you think
this is very discoura gins for a new
beginner? want TO 60 what is right
and want every ore else to help me
TO do the right thing by keeping their
cows and chickens out of other peo-
pies property. want to do all I can
10 help win the war. but if have to
contend with sUch pests as COWS and
chickens I am afraid prospects are
poor for the people of RIyesvie. who
intend raising a garden. Don't you?
l think there ought 10 be such a law
as compelling people 10 put their
cows and stock OF all kind on pasture
some where where they can't disturb
gardens ard corn fields and the neigh
bors should i2sten the chickens up Un-
iii cold weatfe any way.
Now would appreciate your adj
vice. have asked people owning
chickens 10 keep them at home but
they do not Go that.
Yours truly.
A READER OF TIE WEST
VIRGINIAS:.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Monongah's bond buying demonstration last night
fine mark the other of the country to
shoot at The government has asked that the number
of investors in this loan be twice large that for
Ike first loans. II all the of equal size
throughout the country do we'll Monongah did
this request will be complied with beyond doubt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Judging By the tenor OF dispatches from Washington
the Fuel administration has at last put the coal car
shortage situation squaTe!y the Railway admin
istration The slump in the coal supply during
recent weeks is most pronounced and it will be inter
esting hear what explanation the operating chiefs
viii make o,v that the condition has come up Officially.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Coal miners held a big rally at
Wendell in Taylor county on Liberty
Loan Day april s. and passed reso-
iutions in which it was set forth that
the miners faced starvation in the
event that the railroads were not able
to handle the movement OF coal bet
ter in the future than in the past.
The miners came right out with
cold facts and put it up to the Fuet
Administration to take some action
which would put a little pep into the
Railroad Administration, having in
mind an improvement Of the car sup
ply on the Monongah division OF the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, although
that specific thing was not stated in
so many words in the resolutions.
The effect of this action is being
widely felt in Washington and it is
believed that the miners have sue
ceeded in stirring up those N author
ity, their appeal coming as IT did on
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

top OF the action OF the various coal
operators association.
The action OF the Spiners has
brought some highly desirable pub
licity on the subject, Il nothing more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
TO
THE EDITOR
War GARDEN ENEMIES.

ElVEsyILLE. April 1I.-fEdftor
The West virsinian. IL wish you
would please advise NE through your
columns what to do. ! am trying 20
make a garden. But tue neislbors'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

There l.: thing about this last stand order for
the British. What is lett of the first German troops
that go up against it VIII not be worth recognizing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
SHORT AND sNAPPY

Tho record OF George Cree1. the pacffst. and enemy
q Ana riSan denoGrscybeJore he got on the pay roll
template. Were the facts kDG the Presdent:-
Pa-kersbur- News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

eight days IN April than IN the same
period in March. The Pittsburgh
vein Operato:s' Association OF OHIO
records show that Il mines II Ohio
reporting to The association. normally
of SCI car capacity. only So: cars
were received on April 4. The report
then said that nineteen other mines.
ten OF which furnished railroad fuei.
received full quotas OF cars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
soNps ZOE woMEN.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, april S.
Editor The West VirginianJ-The
committee launching the Third Series
of Bonds on April 9th is making an
special plea TO women to buy bonds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

You will not neglect that cold when you remember
Genius
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Il develops that there 100000 Smiths in the
american army OF course they will be regarded by the
Kaiser 100000 blacksmiths after they have helped
the Jones boys hammer the German lines Carksburg
Exponent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

". c. jenkins. who is In Fairnont
representing the New York CONNER.
cial. is connected with truly old
publication and says:
The New York Commercial is
the oldest business paper in the
world having been printed for
12S years without a let up"
Joseph Roster was talking food con.
servation and made the statement:
The average individual eats
twice as much as is necessary
anyhow" 4,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13
What People Say
andSome Side Remarks

Sergeant Beck. one OF the three re
turned soldiers now in the northern
section OF West Virginia. lives at Ed
monitor. Alberta. Canada. but is so
taken with the states" that lie is al.
ready planning TO locate in this couu-
try after the war. He says:
Il like this country ana espec-
tally West Virginia. like the
people, too"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

As TO the COWS there is such Ian
Consult a justice Of the peace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-13

Your 90 bond VIII led soaicr hcIe Tor elent
months or VIII purchase rifles for i've soldiers
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you arc one Of these who hesitate and posfPone
investment of few dollars Of your SAVING; m Liberty
bonds 1-e ask you to listen the call sounding m the
e ...ar- h-aar E,.:.. ossesscl nf nra heart and
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25
For Sale

Second hand piano good condi-
lion, just tuned. ...... $1,000
200 egg incubator $500
4 horse mo0ul stationary en-
CINE. Uses kerosene or gasoline.
Can be seen at garage.
Steel oil barrels each. ...... $500
Ford car 1917 model
F. j. Winkler, Garage Circle,
1O-4t See j. LIN cCann.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25

Coal Serial No. 02443;
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
US. Land Office at Miles City, Mont.
October 8, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Maren Thorsness,
formerly Maren Jensen, of Circle,
Montana, who on Aug, 81, 1915 made
H. E, No.O24433 for SE4SW4, SCI,
E3NE4, sec, IL twp. ION Range 40 E.
Montana Principal Meridian, hasfiled
notice of intention to make three year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Peter Rorvik
US. Commissioner, at Circle, Mont,
on the 10Th day of Nov. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jens Jensen, Peter Frandsen, Andrew
Kirkegaard S. L. Undem, all of Circle,
Mon tana.
G. w. Myers, Register.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25
CIRCLE PEOPLE SHOULD

CIRCLE PEOPLE SHOULD
EAT PIE DAILY
Pie is wholesome. combining both fruit
and grain. Those who have trouble d.
costing pie should take ONE SPOONFUL
simple buckthorn bark. glycerine, etc.
as mixed in Adler-i-ka. This flushes the
ENTIRE bowel tract, removes foul mat
ter which poisoned your stomach for
stomach, gas or constipation and prevents
appendicitis. Leaves stomach in condi-
ton to digest ANYTHING. c. A. Brye,
druggist.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25
Notice for Publication

Notice for PubEcation
Coal. Serial No. O24871
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Miles City, Montana,
Sept, Is 1918.
Notice is hereby given that
Wray H. Dana,
of Bloomfield, Mont. who on Apr. 8 1915
made H. E. No. 024871 for N}NE3,
SE4NE3, ElSEt, SW4SEt, S1SW4
section, 26, township 20 North Range
81 E. M. P. Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three year proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before E. A. Martin, u. S.
commissioner at Glendive Montana, on
the 18th day of Nov, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Philip Bersch, of Sullivan, Montana.
J. R. Smith, Charles G. Dana, Fred
Voss all of Bloomfield, Montana.
9-27 1925 G. w. Myers. Register.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25

See us for Farm Loans. FRS
National Bank, Circle, Mont.
| $1,000 REWARD-For correct
information leading us the re.
covery of one light bay gelding,
weight about 1000 pounds, white
star on forehead and name roach
ed. Branded x and 2 on left
shoulder @ on left thigh.
"no < George Snider,
17tf Weldon, Mont.
USE OUR Whole Wheat Flour
and save wheat. You will like it,
too. Circle Mill Co
LOST-between Glendive and
Kelly Springs on graded road one
Cadillac demountable rim, equip
ped with casing and tube. Find
er please notify,
H. S. Cutting,
8-16 If Weldon. Mont.
STRAYED-one bay gelding
weight about 1850, branded II
on left thigh, two mares, .
one unbranded, and other one
on right jaw, also 238 test
brand on left thigh. One
yearling. $500 reward for in
formation leading to recovery.
Notify T. H Funk, Circle, Mont.
10-11 If.
STRAYED-about September
goth, one bav mare,1 bay gelding,
sorrel saddle horse and | three.
year-old bay gelding. All brand
ed A G P on left shoulder.
Range on Stoney Butte creek.
Liberal reward for information
eading to recovery. Notify
A. G. Pardis, Brockway, Montana.
l0-11 If.
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Classified Advertisements
For Sale or Rent

800 acre farm, well improved, 3
miles northeast from Circle, for
sale or rent. All fenced, 900
acres under cultivation. Call or
write Ludger Gorron, Circle, Mont.
9-27 1927
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25

USE LESS substitutes and -
save wheat BY buying WAele
Wheat Flour. Circ3o ~ c..
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-10-25

Horses same brand on left jaw
$4,000 reward for conviction of
anyone caught logging or driving
my cattle or horses on the open
range.