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Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Well, Sergt Joseph, Puncoslxi on
the 47th Company has won abe Arst
Of series Of bouts for silver CUP
and from his showing Friday night
he'll give 'efn q stiff fight for the
others.
Extended order: The ex-kaiser's
Paris dinner.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

The German people have come to
know that you can't live on hate any
more than you can on love.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

81 -Yelt perfectly at home in the
trencfes.s said the boy from Kansas,
where they sometimes dwell in cy-
clone cellars.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

The fact that the war is over is no
reason to let up on your duties, boys.
Everything you learn IN the army
viii stand you in good stead in civil
life. Keep plugging.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Boys. don't forget to take up that
pledge on pay day. If you have been
transferred since making II, leave ~
with any l''Y man, will give you
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

And all the civilian parts were Cos
tuned for summer, straw lids and all.
What for? So the boys wouldn't
sneak into Balty after the show? <
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

We used to think Rochester was
a city, but Never Again." has con-
WINGED us that he is a dramatic d.
rector.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

The latest cross Of the kaiser is the
Lucky is the man who remembers
the size Of his civilian haberdashery.<
Charlie Chaplin married. Possibly
needed SOME one to bake custard pies
for him to throw.
We were all marched to the "CC''
amphitheater Tuesday, thinking we'd
hear q good lecture, but when. We ar
rived IL was only q movie director
with his camera and cameraman.
They took our pictures. Film famed,
were we.
In the cities, but how will he enter
our barracks?
Mustard gas; The German language.
"Tier upon tier Of cells" says a
book on prison life. Yes, they are
for the Drofiteers.
"Aces". always did beat kings.
The ex-lxaiser Is within a few
weeks of sixty years Ill. Now II Doc
Osler were around he'd probably cite his
case in support Of his theory Of 0sler-
ism.
IS
''Where are your quarters?" asked
Sergt. Musselman OF a rookie.
Are you speaking financially or resi-
dentially?" asked the green one.
Scenario writing reduced to IS
cents" says an adj in photoplAy
magazine. No wonder scenario edi-
tors go wild.
\ Little things like emigration didn't
worry the ex-kaiscr when he decided
that Germany was e. good place to
FAvoRITE SONGS OF THE 1NFA-
The kaiser: ''Ali in Down and Out"
The clown prince; II Don't Knew
Where I'm Going But I'm ON My
Way
ACosTIc.
Cheering soldiers everywhere.
Alive with jy and shouting.
Marching by without care,
Parading on an outing.
Many soon will be at home,
Everyone will joyous be;
All tools of war will stand alone.*
Defeated IL our enemy
Eyentide and victory.
The only thing missing in the esd
Infantry show, Never Again." was
some one doing "a correct imitation
of Charles Chaplin"
Referring to the program of Never
Again" one chap IN the rear Of US
snfl: ss0xeFture, William Tell. G.
Rossfni. Say, know that guy, he used.
to press my clothes over on Cd ave.
nue. Ye Gods!
And all the civilian parts were Co.'S
tuned for summer. straw lids and all.
What for? So the boys wouldn't
sneak into Balty. after the show?
And nobody inquired where the
stage door was and the taxi business
was normal.
I. We used to think Rochester was
a city, but Never Again" has con-
vinced US that he is a dramatic di-
rector.
Boys. don't forget to take up-that
pledge on pay day II you have been
transferred since making II, leave II
with any y'Y > man, who Will give you
a receipt. a
The fact that the war is over is no
reason to let UP on your duties, boys.
Everything you learn in the Army
will stand you in good stead in civil
life. Keep plugging.
Germany is begging for food. Won
der If william still wishes. Christmas
dinner in Paris.
Carl Ecker, who played Mollie
Flynn," in Never Again" might have
fallen in love with himself. Some
damsel.
81 felt perfectly at home in the
trenches. said the boy from Kansas,
where they sometimes dwell in cy-
clone cellars.
The German people have come to
know that you can't live on hate any
more than you can on love.
Well. sergt Joseph. Puncoslxi of
the 47th Company has won abe hrst
Of a series of bouts for q silver cup
and from his showing Friday night
he'll give 'efn q stiff fight for the
others.
Extended order: The ex-kaiser's IS
Paris dinner.
MEDICAL ETAcHMENT.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Germany is begging for food. Won
der If william stiH wishes Christmas
dinner in Paris.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Carl ECKER. who played MO1Iie
FLYNN" in Never Again, might have
fallen in love with himself. Some
damsel.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Lucky is the man who remembers
the size Of his. civilian haberdashery./
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

The latest cross Of the kaiser Is the
Eek
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Charlie Chaplin married. Possibly
needed some one to bake custard pies
for him to throw.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Referring to the program of Never
Again." one chap in the rear of us
said ss0xeFture, William Tell, G.
R0ssfni.. say, 1 know that guy, he used
to press my clothes over on Cd ave.
nue." ye Gods!
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21
COLUMN RIGHT!

ny ROBERT ID. GOODWIN,
Corporal, 47th Company, 1B4th Depot
brigade.
The kaiser does not even enjoy
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Santa Claus enters via the chimney
In the cities, but how will he enter
our barracks?
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

The only thing missing in the SD
Infantry show, Never Again" was
some one doing "a correct imitation
of Charles Chaplin"
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

We were all marched to the "CC,
amphitheater Tuesday, thinking we'd
hear q good lecture, but when We ar
rived IL was only q movie director
with his camera and cameraman.
They took our pictures. Film famed,
were we.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

where are your quarters?" asked
Sergt. Musselman OF a rookie.
Are you speaking financially or resi-
dentially?" asked the green one.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

"Tier upon tier OF cells" says a
book on prison life. Yes, they are
for the prOfiteerS.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Mustard gas: The German language.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

Scenario writing reduced to 35
cents" says an adj in a .photoplay
magazine. No wonder scenario edi-
tors go wild.
Trench and camp., 1918-11-21

W., 3. & A.: Wait. back up and
athwArk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
Summer toilet helps
for women who care

With little and the proper toilet requisites to assist any improve and perfect her complexion These hot days play havoc with complexion that isn't properly proected There numbers of cooling soothing lotions and preparations that suggest advice requested.
 your complexon sake and for the sake of comfort, suggest the following:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
RIBBONsI

We call these summer ribbons because they just came in and be- cause in texture and color they radiate the fragrance of summer. Fine all silk brocaded antique moire in dainty light blue, rose, pink and white. A pretty, de- sirable ribbon for little girls hair bows and sashes. Per yard, 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25

Silk gloves. Summer gloves. Gloves which the Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Glove Shop says will serve you we'll.
 Splendid double tipped silk gloves in popular two-clasp styles. May be chosen in white, gray, navy, brown pon- gee and black. Pair, 1.25. You'll be glad we told you about these.
 Main Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
Silk Shirts $5 to $1O

Silk shirts, sold here, are either labelel Manhattan" or Store for Men" and either label is your assurance of the best that can be turned out for the money.
 The man who pays 500 to 1000 for silk shirt wants one that not only looks good, but one that will wear good.
 Main Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25

TOILET wATER-The superior Houbigant ? Er
 imported toilet water Ae0O HATH sALT--4711 imported perfumed bath salt with de cologne, makes the 6n~ bath more refreshing W. TOILET WATER-The popular Colgate's toilet water in a splendid range of 2O~ delightful summer odors O~N TALCUM POWDER--Welch's highly perfumed four-ounce cans of talcum powder. 1nr summer necessity AN~ SMELLING SALTs-Neat handy bottles which be conveniently carried in the purse This DE- comes in dry form and Is mild AOG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
Wash Ties 65c

The finest wash ties in the world are made in England. They are made by Cash. And they are finest because they are absolutely insured against fading and it takes great deal of wear to make them wear out
 most men buy new lot of Cash ties long before their last lot begins to wear out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
Union Suits 70c

We've enough of those re- markable 79c union suits for one more days business.
 Be sure that you get a sum- mer's supply of them. Made of the lightest and most dur able undergarment fabrics in shapes that men prefer, and in all sizes from 34 to A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
HAIR NETS two for 25c

This is known as the Pnette hair net The hair net with the hair pins to match In either cap fringe shape Made of real human hair, in light, dark brown medium brown, auburn and blonde. net to match your hair perfectly that will we'll and serve its purpose properly.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Quit the Tobacco Habit

Quit-Tobac Tobacco Treatment will
do the work promptly and perman-
emily. No matter in what form You
use tobacco-smoking cigars, pipe,
cigarettes, chewing tobacco or snuff.
NO matter how much you use, or how
long used. Quit-Tobac will break
you of the habit in from three to
five days. Pleasant to take, no in
convenience, no remaining away from
work or business.
A simple home treatment. No crav-
ing or desire for tobacco in any form
after you begin taking Quit-Tobac.
Don't try to quit the tobacco
habit unaided. It's losing fight
against heavy odds and means
a serious shock to the nerv-
Gus system. Let the tobacco habit
quit YOU. 1t will quickly quit you.
il you will take Quit-Tobac accord
ing to the simple directions we send
you. 1t is thoroughly reliable and
permanent remedy for the tobacco
habit. but is not substitute for to-
bacco.
Thousands have been freed from
the habit. Why not you? Write at
once for particulars and testimonials.
A. F. HALL G. CO., 11S N LaSalle st.
Chicago Lat
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Market Report Of
Union Stock Yards

Following is the report of the
Portland Union Stockyards for the
week up to date
Prime steers, 1914; good to choice
steers l1.50-12.50; medium to good
steers, l0-11; fair to medium steers,
S.5O-s.59; choice cows and heifers
10-11; medium to good cows and
heifers, G 65O-S,OO; fair to medium
COWS and heifers 100000; Gamers.
100000; bulls. 6.5O-10; calves
S.5O-12; stockers and feeders, 500
10.
Hog receipts for today are SIS.
for the week to date 1900. While
there is no extra life in the hog al
leys, the market is holding steady at
the following quotations: Prime
mixed 17.4O-17.5O; medium mixed.
17l5-1735; rough heavies 1915
1875; pigs, 1916; bulk 1875.
Sheep receipts today 275, for the
week to date 1925. The tone of the
sheep market is steady at the follow
ing quotations: East of the noun
tain lambs, 17-17.5O; valley lambs,
16.5O-17; yearlings, 12.50-13; weth-
err, 11.50-12; ewes, 1O-1O.5O.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Very Much to the Point

This is how an Ashland grandfath-
or has written Seattle grandson on
The occasion Of his reaching the 25th
milestone in his life's pilgrimage:
Ashland, Ore, May %, 1918.
my Very Dear Grandson.-Yo
are 25 years old today, and most
lovingly write to remind you of the
fact. lest you forget A better boy
than F. G. b. has never yet been
| orn in Seattle and it is my belief,
never will be. The three B. boys in
Seattle have always been Grandpa's
delight, and no other trio that he has
ever met can out-distance them in
uniform kindness and courtesy to
their fellow men and, in a good many
laudable instances, their follow wo-
men. To your dear parents you have
always been a source of comfort ana
happiness, and your old Grandfather,
Low in his S0th year, is more than
persuaded that, with Gods help, you
will ever strive to play the part OF
= true man in the various walks of
life. Greatness is nothing unless al
lied to goodness, and a well-spent
life is full of fragrant memories"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Car Left Road On
Siskiyou Mountains

What might have resulted in a ser
ious accident occurred on the Siski-
yous the fore part of the week when
the Ford auto belonging to Mrs. Les
lie, Medford's woman iitney driver,
backed off the highway near the
state police's tent on top of the hill
The car left the highway and plung
ed down until 1t struck a boulder
which checked its progress without
Cverturning. With the aid of the
police and the passenger, the car
was pushed back and Mrs. Leslie con-
tinued her journey.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
State Bank of Ashland

Gil of defense serving as q clearing
house. For instance, in Connecticut,
my state, when the Red Cross drive
is on, all the resources Of the de-
Tense council are at its disposal. They
use our publicity men, our advertis-
ing facilities, our speakers, our rec.
ords. That is true of the Liberty
9oans, the Y. NJ. C, A., the knights
of Columbus, all forms, in short, of
war activity.
Mr. Chandler gave high praise to
Oregon's war spirit and the notable
record of the state in furnishing men
and money and moral support to-
ward winning freedom for the
world. Speaking of his trip through
the west particularly he said:
"The thing that inspires me is our
ineXhaustible and unused moral re-
sources. The surface of applied pa
triotism-I mean the kind that does
instead of the sort that talks-is
hardly yet scratched. Our resources
for winning this war are not half
modified"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Conference Of War
Work In Portland

Oregons first war work confer
pnce of which Supt. G. A. Briscoe Of
Ashland is a delegate, convened
in Portland Wednesday and is still
in session. Represented among the
delegates are the mayors of most
of the cities OF the state, and sheriff
and district attorneys of the various
counties, the commanding officers Of
the various home guard companies
Of the state, leaders in the county de-
tense councils, the Red Cross, war
savings stamp sales, the Y NJ. c. A.,
and the Knights of Columbus war
work, leaders in educational and in
agricultural productions and admin
istratorS of food and fuel.
The principal speaker last night
was Lieut.. Paul Perigord, thrice
wounded in action in France and four
times specially honored for gallantry
at the battle of the Marne. He is the
recipient of the Cross de Guerre.
Lieut.. Perigord is Catholic priest
who went to France to serve as a
chaplain, but enlisted as a private
and served with great honor until in
Talided home. The French govern
ment has lent him to the United
States, and his speeches in this coun-
try descriptive of his war experiences
have been some of the most notable
yet heard.
George 2. Chandler, director of
publicity and organization, represent
ing the national council of defense,
explained the purpose of this confer
ence which is to mobilize democracy
to win the war.
"What we seek is the co-ordina-
tion of all war activities he said
I'VE want all branches of war work
loosely federated with the state coun-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
City Prisoners TO
Work Out Sentence

Any one refusing to work will be
kept in close confinement in the city
jail on a diet of bread and water un-
Iii he shall be willing to work. The
time of labor must not exceed the
term of Imprisonment.
The ordinance passed by the city
council providing for working pris-
cners on streets and public works
is now in full force. Under its pro-
visions city prisoners may be en-
ployed under the direction of the
street commissioner and chief of
police for the full term Of their i'm
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23

to the nation in this time of world
need. The war can be won il we
deliver the men, the ships and the
food in sufficient number and guam
tity to make our war program eff
fective.
You, as Boy Scouts can greatly
aid by growing home vegetable gar
Gems, raising pigs and poultry, con-
serving food by canning and drying
Cor home use and in many other ways
open TO you.
"Will you not help your country
again this year even in a bigger and
a better way than you did during
the summer. of 1917? Your task
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Militia Company
TO Elect Officers

Monday evening the militia com
,any will elect a captain and second
lieutenant, to take the place of Capt.
Thornton, who has been appointed
major to the battalion composed Of
tie Ashland and Medford companies,
and D. D. Edwards, who has been Sc
lected to serve on the majors staff
Two prominent citizens of Talent,
George Morse and Mr.. Throne, join
ell the Ashland company Monday ev-
ening An invitation from the G. a.
II to participate in the memorial
services was read and accepted.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
BOY SCOUTS CALLED
INTO FOOD TRENCHES

The great body Of experts who
compose the United States depart
rent of agriculture are ready to give
personal attention to any scouts
farm or garden problem.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston
in message addressed to the Boy
Scouts OF America pledges the hearty
cooperation of the federal and state
agricultural agencies. The secretarys
statement follows:
"The splendid army of Boy Scouts
of America can be very great help
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
EQUIPMENT
PROVIDED SOLDIERS

Nearly 600 boxes of athletic goods
have already been distributed to the
troops in the United States and Eu-
rope by the committee on training
camp activities, which expects to
equip every company going to France
with athletic goods.
Each box contains | dozen base
halls, 4 baseball bats catcher's chest
protector mask and NIT, basemans
glove, play ground balls and . bats,
4 soccer balls, 2 footballs, 2 volley
balls, 10 sets of boxing gloves, medi-
cine ball, basket ball and rule books.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
R. c. to Change
Place Of Meeting

The Valley View Red Cross has
changed its place OF meeting from
the home of Mrs A. H. Davenhill to
the school house. This unit has been
splendidly conducted by Mrs. Daven-
hill, but will now continue under the
aGle leadership of Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith. Secretary Mrs. H. Il. Reach
EFT has been reelected. Every one
interested in Red Cross work in this
community is cordially invited to at
tend these meetings every Thursday
afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Josephine Leads
In Red Cross Drive

Josephine county claims the dis
tinction of being the first county in
the state to go over the top in the
present Red Cross drive. Members
Of the teams have given the drive
procedure over everything else and
lesser affairs of business have been
neglected. While returns are yet in
definite, it is thought that Josephine
county will exceed her quota of $5.-
900 by $1,000 at least.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23

Born in Oakland. Cal. May 81. to
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hart, nine pound
daughter. Mrs Hart is a former Ash
land girl who before her marriage
was Della Parslow, daughter of Mrs.
II. C. Hoxie of 70 Winner street Both
mother and daughter are doing
nicely.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23

will be to beat your own record in
food production and conservation
May your motto for 1918 be, Every
scout to feed a soldier-and one
other
81 desire to extend to you the
hearty goodwill and cooperation OF
the officials Of the United States de-
rartment of agriculture, also that of
the cooperative club leaders of boys
and girls extension at the agricul-
tural colleges, who will be glad to as
sist you in your work"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23
Mobilizing Your
Finances

It's easy when your available cash
is all snugly reposing in sound
Bank. You can handle your finances
with less cost and trouble.
Join Our Army of Depositors
and be prepared for the financial bat
ues that face you.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23

10 alDD i.'t4' 80
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-05-23

80 Good Suits, some strictly for summer
but many good all the year round Suits,
clever styles, splendid cloths .. ......"....
$3.50 to $4,000
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
FAVOR PROHIBITION AMEND
 MENT

At a meeting of the State Grange held in Hartford last January the Grange went on record as favoring the prohibition amendment to the na- tional constitution and the state or ganization and subsidiary granges have been working along this line.
 Everett E. Brown of Pomfret was appointed to draft and send letters to possible candidates for office in this section to see where they stand on this measure. He has so far receiv { replies from Melancthon Riddick. re publican aspirant for state senator from Woodstock; E. S. Baekus. who has been spoken of as a candidate from Thompson. although Mir. Backus says he is not a candidate, and from Eric H. Johnson of Putnam, demo- cratic candidate for senator. All re ply that they favor the amendment .
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
PUTNAM BASE BALL TALENT AT
 JEWETT CITY, SUNDAY
Manager Tom Has Strong Aggrega-
 ton to Save Series

The fourth game in the present se- ries between Putnam and the Ash lands of Jewett City will be played in Jewett City next Sunday afternoon. Three games have so far been played and the Ashlands have won two. It is therefore up to the Putnam team to win in order to save the series.
 Manager McDermott is going down to bring back the long end of the score, and says he can do it. Man ager Carpenter says he will admins ter the knockout punch of the series right then and there.
 The batteries are now announced as follows: Ashland, Spaid and Bergen Putnam, Girard and Smith and Phil lips. Eddie Jansen of Providence will hold the indicator and there will be special trolleys for the game.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
FORMER THOMPSON BOY A LIEU.
 TENANT

William B. Cummings, former Thompson boy, formerly a member of Co. 4, 2nd battalion, on August 26 was given a commission as 2nd lieu tenant of infantry He has joined the 153rd Depot Brigade, Camp Dix, N. J
 William B. Cummings was born in Thompson, the son of Rev George H. and Mary Kimball Cumming, on July s, ls97. He was graduated from the West Boylston High school in 1914. After one year at Worcester Academy he entered Amherst College in the class of 't9 Al the end of his junior year he was head of his fraterity Delta kappa Epsilon. and was pitcher and acting captain of the college base ball team. He was one of group recommended by the Amherst mili- tary commander to become members of the fourth officers training camp at Camp Deyens. After six weeks at Camp Deyens the whole outfit was transferred to Camp Lee, Va, where it became part of the central off cers' training school.