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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
K. C. BIS TOWN GOSSIP

AT THE little gate
HAD GONE away.
AND THERE was a girl
READING A book
AND THE old office boy.
HAD BEEN instructed.
To LET me in.
WHENEVER Tcalled.
BUT THE new girl.
SHE JUST stood up.
AGAINST>THE little gate
AND ASKED me my name.
AND WHAT I wanted.
AND SAID her boss was busy.
AND WHEN he was through.
SHE'D GO in and tell him.
AND WENT back to her book.
AND sat out there.
FOR HALF an hour.
AND THEN left
AND WALKED home.
AND WHEN I got there.
MY WIFE sent me out
TO GET her some yarn
FOR SOME army socks.
AND I'VE made up my mind.
THAT IF they'll take me.
I'M GOING to war.
INSTEAD OF staying home.
AND BENG badgered around.
By A lot of women.
So q ;AR >
S95SnE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
MSORS PICTURE BRIDES

HONOLULU, T. H, Sept A-There
an age limit for japanese picture
tide marriages in Hawaii A new rule
sAblishes ten years as the difference
~ age that may exist In picture
ntches, and the old boys can no longer
~ young wives from Japan.
Consul General Moroi for Japan here
WI act as censor on each picture bride
ArTiage. 1t being left to his Judgment
u decide whether The husband is too
- for the wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
Stately London Plug
Hat Waits Six Years
For Sen. Lewis Head

Senator Lewis. of Illinois. is
now the proud possessor Of q
cream eolored plug hat.
He says it's the prize of his
war collections brough from the
other side: He bought It in Lon
don from a shopkeeper who had
been working six years to ind a
customer with enough dignity to
do the hat justice"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
PALM OLIVE
SOAP 3 29c
SYRUP PRICES

These prices are in effect where goods are
in stock.
Karo, Blue Label, 11s-Ib. can. D.. lie
Karo, Blue Label, 21s-lb. can. zoe
Karo, Blue Label 5-Ib. can. 49,. SIC
Karo, Blue Label, lob. can. Tie
Karo, Red Label, 11s-lb. can. .13c
Ksro, Red Label, 21a-Ib. can. zoe
Golden Crown. 11h-Ib. an......14c
Golden Crown, 2h-lb. can. zoe
Golden Crown, 5-lb. can. SIC
Golden Crown, lob. can. .......72c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
Won HELFFERCH QUITS

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 24.-Dr. Karl
Won Helfferich, who succeeded the
late Count Won Mirbach as German
ambassador to Russia, has resigned.
according to information obtained
here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
DANCE AND PACKAGE PARTY.

A dance and package party will be
given at 8 o'clock tonight by the So
cial Club at the Hebrew Home for
the Aged, AS NJ street northwest.
This party II for the beneft of the
home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
PLAGUE SERIOUS IN SWEDEN.

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 24+The cpl
demic of Spanish influenza is very
serious in Sweden. Sixty-nine persons
died Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24

Hard work never killed anybody.
LIT hard work, with irregular hours,
Hlglect Of rest, recreation and exercise
0RSJ weaken the kidneys and keeps
lNne tred, miserable and half sick. II
SDur back aches-H you have head
1ehes, dizziness and urinary disorders
1dont watti Get back to simple,
nstble habits. Help the weakened
Adnfys before dropsy. gravel or
Rftghts disease attacks you. Use
QUanpE Kidney Pills. They have help
ed thousands and are used the world
ever.
Washington Experience
= r. Lining. machIntHt. 64I E st.
re, says: Many times when tried
- step from The car. a sharp pain
eEught me in the small of my back
.aud almost doubled me up. My kid
2eys acted irregularly. I had pains
"a the back Of my head and dizzy
Gpells, when everything seemed in q
bur. used several boxes Of Doan's
&dney Pills, procured from Weller's
Drug Store, and they brought fine re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
SAVEPAPER

+ The War Industry Board has d.
rected that all retailers conserve paper
in every possible way. We ask for
your assistance in accepting packages
unwrapped, whenever it is possible to
conveniently do so. See announce
ments to follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24

The Army needs these NOW. Before
depositing they should be thoroughly dried
in an oven or in the sun.
REMEMBER THE LIST. Under no cir
cumstances deposit any other pits or shells.
No matter how few you have they are
needed.
We are collecting these for the Army at
the request Of the United States Food adj
ministration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28
HELD ROUSING
CELEBRATION
CONTINUED from first page


radeship, it may be said that the real
feast, appetizingly served IN the middle
watches of the evening was something
like coronation. Coefiiciency among the
women who had charge of the banquet
was strong factor in producing meas
ure of service and feat in cuisine
achievement that ranked the chicken din
ner which followed with the best that
celebrated providers of past ST. Johns
nights have turned in. The women wait
ed not upon ceremony and delay was
shooed out the back door.
Ii was working toward midnight be-
fore the hall was cleared of tables and
just enough chairs to provide for those
who remained to watch and not to dance.
Now and then there was singing, some
times from lone vocalist and oftener
from the entire company. Bruce's or
chestra played for the dancing and the
dance order was arranged TO suit the
taste of everybody,
The committee in charge of the dinner
was made up. as follows: Mrs. John
Muiry, Mrs. Mary Angus, Mrs. John Du-
guild. Mrs. William Grant, Mrs, Alex Nc
Hattie, Mrs. John Spence, Mrs. Robert
Paterson, Mrs George Anderson, Mrs.
Hugh Christie, Mrs. Alfred Milne and
Mrs. George Laing. They were ably as
sisted BY Misses Bella Paterson, Mary
Geals, Agnes Mckay, JEANNE Milne, Car
RE Anderson, Violet Lille and Margaret
Geals.
For the Foreign Masuns of Barre the
following committeeman worked earnest
ly and to good purpose: James Glass,
president; Alfred Milne, secretary; John
injury, Charles Leslie, John Duguid, VIII
liam Grant, Alex McHafiie, William
Brodie, John Spence, George Mcleod,
Robert Paterson, George Anderson, Hugh
Christie, George LANG
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28
The squag Holier Follies.

The dates for the presentation of the
Suuag Holler Follies for the benefit of the
hospital fund at the Barre opera house
have been set for Thursday and Friday
evenings, Jan. Q and 10, and the cast and
chorus of nearly 100 local singers and
dancers will rehearse nightly at Pythian
hall in preparation for the affair. Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Philbrook, who are stag
ing the big show, promise many musical
comedy novelties.
Principal roles have been assigned Tom
Mercer, Andy Guthrie, Roy Smith, John
Leslie, Earl Cutler, Guy George, Coda
Douglas, James Bennett, Fred lnglis,
William Duthie, Glee Wood, Gladys Web
Der, Leona Lamb, Rose Levin. After both
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28

performances, the stage will be cleared
for dancing, music for which viii be pro-
yided by large orchestra.
The importance of this event has
prompted The Times TO take extraordi-
nary means of placing all the details be-
fore the Barre public, and to this end the
management has been able to secure the
services of the Honorable George Squeal,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

who has just returned from the trenehe3
as war correspondent of the Squag Hoit
Ter Intelligencer, You would scarcely be;
lieye the amount we are forced to PAY
the Hon. Squeal for his services as press
agent. We hardly believe il ourselves
Watch The Times carefully for particu,
lars of this stupendous theatrical event
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28
BARRE DAILY TIMES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1918.
The Weather

Local SHOWS tonight and Sunday; lit
tie change in temperature; gentle winds,
mostly northeast to north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-28
PLANFIELD

The ladies of this community are in.
vited to the hotel parlor next Tuesday
evening for knitting party with Mrs
Foss as hostess.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24

These Suits particularly high
finished specially Miller
Gabardne Finished Serges and Nov
clty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
GLOVES
For Easter

BE fitted now! Next to the
Gloves themselves, this is most
important. For. even with our
large corps of filters, accurate
fitting will scarcely be possible
if put off until the last one or
two days of the week.
SO. be fitted now-and here
with the good Gloves from
Europe's and Americas best
glove makers:
Imported Real French Kid Over
seam Dress Gloves, in white or black
with self or contrasting embroidery,
at SD a pair.
The Celebrated "Wtashanew" Real
French Kid Washable Glove; white
only. They are made of selected
skins OF unusual wearing quality,
$3.50 a pair
Fine French Kid Gloves, in all the
popular shades Of grays, brown,
champagne, mole, etc, S2.15 and
$500 a pair.
Fownc's Kid Gloves. special. S1.05
pair. Take advantage OF this
opportunity to get these while you
can. They are white with black en-
broidcry, in full range Of sizes, and
this price is considerably lower than
their actual value to-day.
Chamoisettc W n h n bic Fabric
Gloves, in black, white, gray and
pongce. Soc to S;1.OO.
silk Gloves, in white. black. gray,
brown and khaki, 60c, S1.OO and
SI.25 n pair.
First Floor-West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
Smart Easter Coats

Exceedingly stunning. distnctively high
class models, in a choice variety of both
plain and fancy effects; extremely we'll
tailored. Features of Importance are smart
braid trimmings, novel belt arrangement
pockets, fancy buttons, plain or fancy silk
Innings, and then the soft and new colors
Prices, $l9.75 and $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
Handmade Blouses

'NeedleworI Sublime" characterizes these
wonderful Blouses. They include Philip
pine made as we'll as those by our own
American experts. All revealing the living
and human touch which SO readily dstin-
guishes hand-worl from the lfeless and
mechanical machine.
Models are embroidered, tucked or plain;
finished with drawn-work and pretty
crochet buttons. Material of excellent
quality batiste. Priced, $3.50.
Also, Lingerie BiOuses Of Fine French
N0ie, in pleated, plain or ruffled effects,
and with the handsome handmade filet
lace. finished with clever collars, cuffs and
pearl button-$2.9S to $3.50.
Georgette Crepe Blouses, $3.50
Hundreds at this price. All are new and
the latest styles. A wealth Of color that
cannot fail to please women who want
dressy Blouses for Easter Ruffed, plain
beaded, plated embroidered or plain; all
are here in abundance.
Second Floor, South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
Wonen's Serviceable and
Tasteful Dresses
Soft Silks and Gcorgctte.

NUII SIIkS lNU WcOrECttC.
Afternoon Frocks of the later designs are
here, emphasizing the growing popularity
Of foulard and foulard combinations Soft
materials are accepted and the attention OF
creators to the possibilities of the surplice,
the overskirt and the tunic evidences many
new charming effects. $500, $500,
$3.50 and upward.
Exceptional lot OF High Grade Dresses.
in the seasons new shades, materials to
match, at $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
New Dress Trimmings,
LaCes, Buttons, etc.

With SO many new Spring Frocks
and other apparel being planned,
just now, it is important TO knew
where the most fashionable embel-
llshments are, and where varieties
are sufficiently large to assure one
of what is wanted
1t is pleasure to announce that
in all three Of these sections we are
unusually we'll prepared to fill ones
requirements; fact to which the
displays themselves bear witness.
First FOOr. South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24


All-Wool Whipcords, $500 yard.
All-NOol Jersey Cloths, 1913 yard.
Handsome Tricotincs, S4.9S yard.
Poirct Twills, $500 yard.
All-Wool Velours. $500 yard.
All-Woo! Tweeds, $500 yard.
All-Wool Plaids, $3.50 to $3.50 yard.
Shepherd Checked Suitings, 75c to
$3.50 yard.
Blue Bonnet Suitings, S1.0O yard.
Minerva Plaids, 75c and S1.00 yard.
French Serges, $500 to $500 yard.
Novelty Striped Suitings, So yard.
Wool Peau dc Sole, $500 yard.
Storm Sergcs. SIPS to $3.50 yard.
NigcreauX Suitings, S1.50 yard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
New Dress Goods and COatings

Gun showing of New Spring Dress Goods the best we
nave ever made and with the improved facilities
Street store with light shopping real pleas
uWe in this departments e ~ i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24
WOnlen's
NeCkWear

Womcn's Novelty Colored Vests. in
the most novel and exclusive pat
terms; also white Pique. They give
very finished effect to the new
spring suits.
Very Sheer Organdy Collars and
Collar and Cuff Sets. trimmed with
white and colored net and Organdy
rufllcs; also Novelty Colorcd Collar
and Cuff Sets, in light blue. Copcn,
rose. tan and lavender.
Satin Neckwear is very stylish and
effective at present. We have an
unusually big variety Of the popular
styles in white and various colors.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
BRlTISHPIANE
RAMSGERMANS
lN.AIRBAT]|Tl'LE
.. $3.50, y IL. 8i@t
Britisher Lands Safely; Hun
Machine is Entirely
Demolished.

Behind the SBritish Lines in France,
April neutrality-suspicious. Of The
Associated Press)-A British machine
ramn1ed a German airplane in an
aerial battle a few days ago. The
British machine afterwards made a
successful landing, but the German
machine was demolished.
the whole incident, as described to
Inc Associated Press, shows the neca
essltys Tor an airman t o develop an
almost supernatural ability to deal
with unexpected situations. It Is gem
eraaly believed that one Of the chief
eason for the present German in
Iertority In the air is that the average
German pilot is incapable Of ADJUST
ing ms mental balance al quickly az
the young British pilot, in perform
ing or anticipating the unexpected.
this particular contest, the
German airman got his gun to bear
at point-blank range on the British
pilot in. mtd-air, the Britisher's gun
being temporarily out Of action owing
to a jam.
The British machine was n OF
a squadron engaged in along distance
reconnaissance behind the German
7 lines. They had been heavily attack
Cd by a German patrol. but by. splen-
ouAaAShy duV superb TIIl0uSI
had driven off the Germans after
downing four Of them.
1t was while pursuing one Of the
fleeing German machines that the
pilots u jammed, and he was fore
ed to break off his pursuit and clint
up to the shelter Of his squadron un.
TIL his gun could be got into action
again. Before he could regain his
altitude the German dived down on
him. The enemy plane came out OF
the heart Of the sun straight at him,
so that he did not see the approach
Of his antagonist, until the latter's bull
lets came whizzng through his wings
alancing UP. he say his enemy only
few yards: away.
It was impossible for tho British
polit to dive or sideslip. The German
would simply have followed him dowr
and continue to pump in bullets al
potnt-blank range. Neither could he
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
AN EXTENSIVE
ANTIMALARIA
FIGHT STARTED
Public Health Service Begins
carnpaign9to Guard
Soldiers.

Warrington, May t.-The public
health service. has Just begun the
most extensive anti-malaria campaign
ever undertaken4in the United States
with a view to protection Of the health
tonments. Congress has authorized
this Crusade and provided, the funds
and tits. expected that 100000 will
have been spent by Uncle Sam in this
work by July. l. 1919. This is ex-
ELUSIVE Of hemgovernment's part in
the cooperative health work now be-
ing carried on In the vicinity Of those
environments by the public health
service, the American Red Cross and
the local health authorities
Because malaria. IL conveyed only
by the bite Of q certain mosquito
which flies only a short distance from
its breeding place, the eradication Of
the mosquito will be undertaken in
zones two miles wide around each
camp likely to have malaria. Breed
ing and hiding places will be ditched,
drained and cleared, undrainable still
water In which the mosquitoes breed
will be- oiled. and minnows will be in
stalled to eat the mosquito larvae off
the TOP, of the water. Even dynamite
will be resorted to in this nationwide
health campaign to eliminate danger
Gus breeding places and the work
supplemented by screening and by
use Of. quinine for preventive and
curative purposes.
Cooperation Of the state and local
authorities and of the people in each
place is expected. Posters will be put
up in the postoff1ces, railroad stations
and other places in the south. Pre-
vious operations of the federal health
service against the mosquitoes have
been enthusiastically received by the
people in each place affected, because
of the results in the reduction of
malaria and eradication of the = mos
quitoes. For years the public health
service has studied the most practic-
able means for preventing malaria
and demonstrations have been con
Quoted in many places in the south.
In the building Of the Panama canal
one Of the greatest difficulties en-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
remain on his course or a German
bullet would surely reach him.

remain on his course or q German
bullet would surely reach him.
Only One Chance.
In g flash he summed up the sit-
.uation, saw the only chance open to
him. and snatched It instantly.
sent his machine shooting upward to
meet the gsoncomi1g German. Before
the *lattersrealixed what was happen
Ing tina two airplanes were In col
But tie. British pilot had 80 Judged
things>~-sttoresbyFluck than good man
agement, he afterwards declared
that his undercarriage crashed into
the enemy's upper plane. tearing it
clear OF the main structure.
Both machines turned turtle y a
result of the tremendous impast, and
nose-divedt earthwaFd, q dive from
which the German never recovered.
He went crashing completely out of
control.
The British pilot flattend out his
machine. after falling 500 feet, and
was able to rejoin his squadron minus
his undercarrage. but with his ma
But he had yet to land his machine
in safety. and landing an airplane
without an undercarriage is no easy
task. His comrades all got down. be-
fore him and gathered in a silent
group at one corner of tho airdrome
to watch him come down. His COM
mander was; 10 certain that disaster
impended, that he ordered an ambu-
lance to be got ready.
But the pilot COMPOUNDED all their
fears, and thereby added greatly to
his professional reputation, He
stalled his airplane when only a few,
feet from the ground-that is, he
pointed its nose upward until the for
ward aspeed.was nearly off the engine.
Slowly the tail sank downward. The
rear skid touched earth and dragged
along. the surface for q few yards
Then he airplane fell forward and
stopped with a Jerk. :
Hardly a fastening was i. strained
and the pilot cody stepped down on
the turf to receive the congratulations
of his comrades.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06

ncers Of that service and sanitary en-:
gineers, along with a large force Of
:laborers and large equipment.
Malaria Is one Of the most serious
diseases in certain sections Of the
country. During certain seasons more
than ninety per cent of all calls made
by physicians in many districts inathe
one Of the greatest health problems
now, not only so far as the soldiers
are concerned. but also. because Of
the necessity to produce q maximum
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
ONE n b SAFE,

meeting last week ana organized y
sort Of branch Nonpartisan AFFAIR to
work in conjunction with the Townley
outfit-a striking evidence Of the
truth Of the oft repeated charge that
Socialism and Townleyism s. prac.3
tically one and tho same. AZ Social
lists are proven disloyalistsI what shall
we think Of an organization that
plays hand in glove with them &
Preston Times.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
GRAZ ALLEGED EvADERs.

Minneapolis. May 6.-More than
$50 men suspected Of not having
complied with draft regulations were
taken into custody by Minneapolis
home guardsmen and agents of the
department OF justice in q general
search Of the city last night for al
legged draft slackers. -. Twelve men
who failed to satisfy officials Of their
draft, status are held for further in
vestigation. n.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06
WILL USE HoNnNG PIGEONS,

Minneapolis. May e.-Homing pige-
ons. with messages strapped to their
legs by silver bands will carry con-
gratulations from governors Of states
within an 500 mile radious Of the Twin
Cities when the Minnesota state fair
| opens September 2.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-06

OF food and other supplies related to
the war. The efficiency Of the laboref
in the routh. according to public
health service officials. has been
markedly reduced by the disease.
These experts say that the antl-ma-
laria campaign will reduce malaria
generally and stimulate similar work
by local health authorities
Pead the Advertisements
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-29
NOTICE OF

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF POWER.
Gus Minch, plaintiff. vs.. Carroll W.
Read and George E. Kelly. defendants.
Notice is hereby given that a writ of
attachment has been issued out of the
above entitled court in the above en-
titled action against the property Of
the above named defendants. Carroll
". Read and George E. Kelly.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said court this goth day Of March,
1918.
(Seal) PAUL BULFINCH,
Clerk.
o. R. Baum. ". c. Loofbourrow, At
torneys for Plaintiff. Residence. Amer
lean Falls. Idaho.
Mch. 22-29: Apr. 5~-12-19-26.