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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
GERMAN ALLIANCE DEAD.
Finally Dissolved At Meeting In
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.-The German-Ameri.
can Alliance. was finally dissolved
here, when, at an adjourned meeting
of the executive committee, a resolu.
tion was unanimously adopted to dis
band.
The resolution stated that the mem.
bers consider it the supreme duty of
every American citizen to give his
unqualified support to the government
in the successful prosecution of the
war.
The organization education fund
of 100000 will be given to the Red
Cross chapter at Wilmington, Del.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
PROHIBITION MAP OF THE UNIT.
ED STATES.

There are twenty-seven prohibition
states. The District of Columbia,
Alaska and Porto Rico are also dry.
More than SS per cent of the country's
area is dry territory and more than 61
per cent of the people live under pro-
hibition.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
Watch the approach of the water
wagon us the national vehicle!
TRY 1T OUT.

IHI ~ Jul.
War prohibition is needed, not only
as essential to early victory, but to
test the advisabllity Of ratification of
the federal amendment. If prohibition
is bad thing war prohibition will con-
vince the people of 1t and they will not
make the mistake of ratlfying a bad
amendment
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
Cuticura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and beautifylng th'
skin, hands and hair, Cutlcura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples 40
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston" Az
druggists and by mail. Soap 25, 0ln'
ment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
s5 HUN PLANES DoWNED.
British Aviators Also Bomb Station
At Metz.

Thirty-fve German air
planes, q of which we're destroyed,
were brought down by British avia.
tors on Thursday. The official state
ment on aerial activities reports the
dropping of bombs on military targets
behind the battle front and on rail.
way station at Metz.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

A reasonable amount Of farm work
with careful handling will enable
mare to foal colt easier and will
produce q stronger colt.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
The Badge OF Citizenship.

The Liberty Bond button is no longer
n mark Of liberallty or even of patrio.
tism; 1t is the badge of citizenship.
Are you wearing one?
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Nine states have by legislative en-
actment provided for an annual Tenn
perance day in the public schools. In
most of these II is designated as Fran
ces Il. Willard day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Payment Of income and excess pror
its taxes in two installments instead
OF one, as now required, IL provided
IN bill introduced in the House.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
Salt for Soft Corn.

When the weather warns up lot
of soft corn will spoil If not cared for
promptly. Salt 1t or dry 1t artlficially
or feed 1t out quickly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

The three substances which must be
considered in making up the ration of
the dairy COW are protein, carbony.
drates and fats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

wrights Indian Vegetable Pills are sn
ply a good, old-fashioned medicine for regv
lating the stomach liver and bowels. Gs''
box and try them. Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Words are sometimes used to o.
press ideas and sometimes the want o.
them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
U. s. OFFICER BELIEVED SPY.
Major j. M. Blrkner Arrested A,
Camp Cody.

Deming, N. M.-Major John M
Birkner, of the One Hundred and
Twenty-seventh Field Artillery, was
arrested at Camp Cody charged with
violating the Espionage act.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are ns
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. 40
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
COL. HENRY WATTERsoN ILL.
Editor In Louisville Hospital-condl
tibn Not Serious.

Louisville.-Henry Watterson, edi.
tor of the Louisville Courier-Journal,
IS i'll here at the Norton Memorial
Infrmary, His condition, however is
said by the attending physicians not
to be serious.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
HUN SHELL HITS ASYLUM.
Lons-Range eombardment or Paris
Kills Four

Paris.-The bombardment OF Paris
by the German long-range gun was re-
sumed. One shell struck founding
asylum. The total victims of the
bombardment were killed and 81
wounded
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Our most exclusive clrcles-sllVe
dollars.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

One good way to derive an incop'
from llterature-sell boks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Man must take the world as he finc
1t and leave 1t in pretty much the same
condition.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

One must be poor to enjoy the luz
ury of living.-George Elliott.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

II now develops that one OF the Ger.
man prisoners captured last Saturday
was a sergeant who had won the Iron
Cross.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
AlRMEN DECORATED.
Capt. Hall And Lieutenant Balr Given
Service Cross.

Paris.-James Norman Hall, cap
tain of an aviation section, and Paul
Frank Bair, lieutenant, are the first
American aviators to win the distin-
guished service cross Of the American
army. Captain Halls home is in Col.
fax, Iowa, and Lieutenant BARS in
Fort Wayne. Ind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
SOB u
BY DEMOsTHENEs McGINNIs
A Delicate Shade of Blue
CHAPTER
Wherein Robert PurdOn Wakes Up

Robert Purdon crossed the river from Sleepytown to Wideawake
an lay oscitating o n the bank where the wild time grows, for the
alarm clock had not yet stopped ringing. He tried to reach the time
piece with a sleepy toe, in order to tip it from the chair to the rug,
for his age.
The alarm clock is bugler in the army Of the mel who work for
wages. Roberts clock is one of the persistent kind which, not content
with sounding reveile, will. after an interval which seems laden with
the call to arms; after which no man can remain sound asleep. Besides,
the man who waited for it to sound taps would lose his job.
Now il this had been Sunday morning Robert might have gone
back for another nap, but this was Monday morning; 50, with a great
(Thsy were tinted a delicate shade of blue, for his wife Is a blonde.
Strange, is it not, that q woman will choose a color to match her COM
plexion, but only occasionally chooses a husband to match her DISPOSE
ton? Also, is it not strange that the coIors in their bedroom are in
strange)-grasped, I say. the thin iron bars and made his muscles
dance.
From downstairs there came a sound like the purring of seventeen
hoarse cats. 1t was the coffee mill, which employs more hands than
any other mill in the country. From a neighboring frying pan, wherein
a rash egg hobnobbed with a rasher, arose an odor which, in the opinion
Of many, has onions skinned.
To Robert it was not unpleasing. He opened his eyes and smiled.
The sun shot a ray through the window and hit the lounge on
which, the night before, he had thrown neglgently-not untidily!-no!-
negigently-hs trousers; then passed or to the dressing table on
which reposed his collar and tie; and rested at last on the wallpaper,
a delicate shade of blue to match the bed.
Ever and anon.
"A sleepy cloud obscured the orb of day. (Smth)
and Old Sol had to take another shot. There was a hint of moisture
in the air. Across the roof of the porch Robert could see, N the
opposite side Of the street, the lower branches of the trees
"Thehr leaves, like trousers, turned up for the rain" Jones)
and in their leafy Businesses
"A small bird twittered, twinkfuly triumphant" (Brown)
while a grasshopper, with hindegs of catgut,
Provided the music for its own hops" (Robinson).
1t was indeed . beautiful morning, and there really seemed pos
sbiiy that it wouldn't rain after all.
(The continuation Of Mr.. McGinnis thrilling story will appear o
this page tomor-ow3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
A Horse Laugh

Cut out the picture on all four
sides. Then carefully fold dotti
line 1 its entire length. III
dotted line .. and so on. Fold ed
section underneath, accurately, W
completed turn over and you'll a
a surprising result Save
pictures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
Herbert Is Wise

Mother-Herbert. you mustn't
ask your papa so many questions.
They irritate him.
Herbert Shaking his headeIt
amt the questions. ma. It's the
answers he can't give that make
him sore!-Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
Sleight Of Hand

FitzJones-Did you go to the
revue last evening. Percy?
De Brown-No; I attended a
slight-of.hand performance.
FitzJones-Where?
De Brown went to call on
Miss lie Smythe, and offered her
my hand, but she sighted it,
Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
How He Judged

II fear that young man to whom
1 gave a job in the shop last week
is dishonest
You should not Judge by ap-
pearances."
I'm Judging by disappearance
in this case."-Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
No Need for Talk

Does the baby talk YETI" in.
quired the friend Of the family
Of the little brother.
Not he!" said that disguised
youth. He don't have to talk! I
have to wait for Christmas to get
anything, but all he has to do is
to yell and he gets everything in
the house! Answers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
Libeling the Pot

will you have another cup Of
coffee, Mr.. Smith," asked the land
lady. .
Yes, thank you, / will" said
the new boarder. MY physician
Advises me to drink plenty Of
hot water for my indigestion" -
Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
What Father Said ,

II left home when a mere
child. l was discharged from
home by my father for painting
the front door black in a At Of
childish mischief"
What did your father say?"
Go, and darken my door
again ."--Pearson's Weekly.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
EAT NO MORE WHEAT.

DECENTLY the dispatches told that the poilu's bread
4 y ration had been reduced sad treatment for such a gal
liant ally. And the next day Mr. Hoover, food administrator
requested every independent, every well-to-do citizen IN
the United States" to pledge complete abstinence from
wheat products until September. The wheat is needed to
feed France and our other allies. Now, there are many
of US who cannot claim to be w%ell-to-do, according to
American financial standards, but surely all can be a bit
independent at a time like this, and all can s%ympathize with
the French soldiers, and help them by a little self-denial,
Hotel managers from every state have complied with
this latest request, and the housewife should permit no
landlord to outclass her in patriotism. Use up what wheat
flour you may have on hand, and thereafter go in for sub
so that there need not he monotony Of fare in making the
change. Wheatless days, which have been generally OBJ.
served twice a week, have been excellent training for a
continuous performance Of the eoarser breadstuffs, and all
should endure the change until the next crop is on the
market without any hardship worth mentioning.
Remember, when you eat your corn bread or rye bread
that you are doing something, il so little, for glorious
France and for humanity, and the bread should taste better.
Remember what our allies have done for US, how for three
years they stood between the Huns and humanity, and
barred their breasts to stem the tide OF hate and destruction
with which the kaiser sought to epgulf the world, Then
be half as grateful as you should, and the enforcement Of
food regulations will be easy, -Four months will soon pass
by, though the sacrifice Of war quite concciyably will last
much longer. Whatever they are, Americans should make
them willingly, and for most of us they haven't amounted
20 much thus far.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

PRO-CERMAN SOCIALISTS.

THERE /, no hint OF the Teutonic in the names OF the
= three men, r. II. Walters, J P. Gray and l., NJ. Cox
farmers near Frederick, who pleaded guilty to sediiiou'
uaHerancss. and were fined sos each. But the cause for
tkeir disloyalty |, not hard to find. They were members
Of the socialist party. That Is the answer in brief. and
4 IN explanation covering much Of the ~disloyalty, propa-
s,sda and obstructive tactics in this country. A few men
are socialists because they believe in the tsnets Of that
party. Oters are listed among It's members because moth
ID suits them and they are willing to try anything once
But the dominant influence in the organization, II is gen
So apparent is this baleful influence on the partys activities
that many socialists who also happened TO be patriots and
i~steligent men, have quit the organization in recent months,
This DETECTION from its ranks, however, is more than
offset by the addition Of Teutonie sympathiIers, who see in
IL party . chance to spread propaganda and voice their
EseIeasure toward our government engaged in a most
siGAleous war. Any who doubt that should consider the
recent vote for Victor Berger in Wisconsin, a man under
klictmept for ~disloyaity. II is a boast Of the Huns that
~ Dominate the socialist party in TINS country and others
vhsss Il 10 active, and there is evidence that they know
vAst they are talking about.
Il should help some, however, to know the true allegiance
q thst legion Of discomfort; to know that its course is to
NJ se kaiser. no matter what camouflage may mask its
a~cjvtis. Win this knowledge, loyal Americans, who are
= 3 vst majority, should be able to check the insidious
el1ers n the socialists to undermine the nation and halt
~ prcgrsss Of the war, Something sterner than gentle
Eses Shosld be applied to enemies Of this country, and that
; NAT most Of the socialists are, whether they know il
MT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
NpPllinR.
KnDfdeS/
% MazEMaSon
CARRY ON.

IIAVE you bought two bonds OF
II seven? Carry on! Go and buy
4 1 another 'lcycnl Carly onl Don't
remark ~ am a beauty, | have surely
done my duty, | have Jared the foeman
Tcuty." Carry on! Doubtless you've
been doing splendid carry on For your
duty's never ended carry on Till the
tyrant autocratic, who has blow-flies
in his attic, finds his kultur stalled and
static, carry on! What though you've
been digging dollars? Garry on No
n but a pikcr hollers. Carry on oh,
the soldiers over yonder, they don't hes
itate or ponder when they're told their
blood to sQuanderl Garry on! Till tho
armies cease their shooting, carry on;
till the Teutons quit their footing, carry
on till the world is war-disgusted and
the swords and spears are rusted, till
your bank account is busted, carry on.
Till the kaiser has been Grated, carry
on till our cause is vindicated, carry
on till our bows are homeward striding
from the land where death is riding,
having made a peace abiding, carry on.
Dig up all your boarded treasure Garry
on Give, with never stint or measure
Carry ont What is gold when flags are
FLYING? What is coin. with mothers sigh
ing? What is wealth when boys are
diving? Carry on
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

7 JAVING been held absolutely for three days and thrown back in local
I counter attacks the assertion that the great German throw for absolute
= = victory over the British army is a disastrous falurGSeems well founded.
Insofar as major purpose is concerned the destruction OF the British army
through a clean break through\by a mass rush, fndcnlurg has failed def
ntet. The battle has not ended. The guns have not been brought UP Further
ma@ed attacks by division upon division arr to be expected especially upon the
southern angle where the French have been holding at Montdidur.
The one point of present danger, the vital wedge thrown out with the hope
Of splitting British and French, has engaged a portion Of the French main army
Pctain apparently has taken yer the front as far north as Moreul Hence, all
the present desperate day and night attacks from Moreul to LasIgny are
against the French 1t therefore seems that Hndcnburgs purpose Of fighting
it out with the British has been defeated by the deliberate action of Petan in
assuming the responsibility for the wedge nearest Paris.
From the outset the Hun has advanced at only half the speed against the
British north Of the Somme that the advance attained south of the river In the
last five days the enemy has made negligible progress against the British north
of the Sommc His last three days from Auas to the Somne have been
dcadIocked DAYS, in which the British have rctakcn vital ground. Yesterday
the salient south of the Somme from Marcelcayc to Hamel was battered in. and
the old British line restored. This Couter. success is important II was here
that the Germans attacked ceasdessy for seven days lie has first been re-
tardcd then slowed down to a walk, then halted definitely, and Sunday set back
His fresh divisions have been exhausted in the sector
On the French front the enemy is determined to 60 the limit At no time
since Friday has the pitch OF the fighting been lower than the extreme height
of intensity, Without any great atnlGy support German waves have been
melted, ono upon the other on the stubborn wall OF French steel The Hun is
not through yet He will soak up more punishment before he quits this gamble
but his chances OF success are Is percent lower than they were a week ago
w. NJ. II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
THE BRAYLESS MULE.

NEWS from the front, or thereaboutS, is to the effect that
4 ' the able army mule which goes abroad loses its voice
by simple operation performed by French veterinarians
This Maxim silcncer for the helpful hybrid prevents the
mule from making the night hideous and attracting German
she'll fire, Presumably the mules disposition remains un-
changed, and the teamsters still have use for their vocal
cords and a violent vocabulary from time to time. However,
the French plan OF subduinG the muley chorus suggests pos
sibilHies. By some such plan it might be possible to change
he tomcat concert to a pantomime, silence the early rising
rooster, and hush the dog that bays the moon. With
The clocks speeded up an hour, the nights should be largely
reserved for sleeping, and the possibilities Of surgery in
curbing the needless noises should be given careful con
sideration.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
WHERE NELSON MORRIS BELONGS.

NELSON MORRIS, the meat mAsnatt, has been placed
in class / Of the selcctive draft, and that, we should
say, is about where he belongs. The pity is that he didn't
20 willingly, but the truth is young Mr., Morris wa, dis
posed to be a draft dodger, and there should be general
rejoicing that he failed to put It over lie claimed eSemp'
ton on the ground that he was necessary to a vital IN
dustry, which he wasn't And then. to prove hi, patriotism,
ne thoughtlessly accepted a s]aiety-iipt job in Washington
al a dollar a year, with such possibilities as might afford
for proGte,ring on the side. Whereupon the exemption
board very properly decided That II prominent pork packer
could he spared for seryie. in Washington at a dollar a
year. he should be equally available for duty in The trenches,
leaving the swivel chair situation, open to Older men, who
are too old to fight and built for sitting down.
The disposal Of Mr. Mori, is another evidence Of the
general fairness Of exemption boards. There have been a
Jew crooked boards. but such instances have been the rare
exception TO the rule Al the time Kingdom Gould was
drawn for the first draft il wa, reported that he would
seek exemption. and there would have been a mighty and
righteous roar had It been granted. However, Nj Gould
later disclAimed any intention Of seeking exemption, and.
at any rate, he /, in the army. and a very good soldier, too.
It is said
A country which ha, don, so much for anyone as
America has for these scions Of wealthy families, certainly
has a claim TO their services, as II has for youths in less
fortunate circumstances Still, the case Of Morris, and
possibly that of Gould, are exceptional Hundreds Of young
men Of large wealth we're among the early volunteers, in
GLIDING several from the Swift family, also packing house
plute,, and several Vanderbils from New Yorks rich old
families. Some Of these, like Col Cornelius Vanderbilt are
above draft age, and some were below the draft age This
isn't, as the l. W. W. would have you believe, a rich mans
war, but a lot Of rich men are on their way to the fighting.
or already In IT,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

pared for it as is the man who is try
ing to dodge it.
Women spend a lot Of money with
beauty doctors. But the photographer
is the only beauty doctor who can rub
out the wrinkles permanently.
When a man quits work himself it is
almost impossible for him not to be
come a pest to those who haven't quit.
After a man passes % he is as young
as he feels, but you may have noticed
that he seldom looks the part.
Man is a fat-head. He will marry
the champion fox trotter of his set and
then get mad because she is always
pussy footing around town.
You often hear a man admitting that
he has been sold. But you never hear
him admitting that he has been bought.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
A RARE BARGAIN.

ANY KIND Of a bargain Is rare in these days Of soaring
- prices. Being rare, one might think a bargain would
~ snapped up suddenly when it did present itself. There
IL however, a bargain in coal which people here are not
tahisg advantage Of, despite the request Of the government
So neglect shows q short-sighted policy on the part Of
tApse who have The price and storage facilities. Winter
wil come again, and coal Is quite certain to cost more than
~ peesent price, 4 reduction having Nen made for the
toogen purpose Of inducing tn. ~fotehanded to lay in their
III ~ advance II is another Of those opportunities where
~ investor can help himself and the country at the same
tn. end he shouldn't neglect il, Recall how you shivered
NJ Whistler, and do your coal Din shopping early.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

nowadays all you need is a pair Of
scissors and a paste pot and a paint
brush and a needle,
A man never really learns just what
a fine fellow he is until some other
man is getting ready to touch him for
a ten spot,
When a mar is sowing his wild oats
by electric light he always forgets that
he'll have to reap them by daylight.
Don't be afraid to make use of your
dictionary and encyclopedia. The use
full man of today is not the M who
thinks he knows things, but the one
who knows where to find things, and
whose statements are always worth a
bet.
1t often happens that the man who
is looking for trouble isn't as well pre-