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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Prof. Stanley Phillips, of the
Fordsville High School, passed the
physical examination before the
Local Board Thursday. Should he
be called to hte colors within the
next two months this would make
three to go from that school this year
Prof. Fred Shultz attended the Sec
ond Officers Training Camp, where
he received commission as Lieu
tenant, and Prof. Claude Shuts went
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

At my place / mile north of Echols
on Wednesday April 6, l will offer
for sale at public auction, the follow
ing property: l lot of corn, corn
crusher, wheat drill, plows, harrows
gearing and other things too numer-
Gus to mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Ernest Brown,
Echols, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The A. A. Carter lease near Con-
cord, owned by the Empire Petro-
leum Co., OF Charleston, w. Va, was
recently purchased by the Diamond
Supply Co.. of the same city. The
wells are now in operation under
the SUPPLEMENTARY of Mr.. w. G..
Baker. Of Charleston. The new COM
pany will likely begin drilling an
other well soon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

A certain Ohio county youth call
ed to see his girl friend last Sunday.
In the afternoon they went driving
and when about a uarter of a mile
from the girls home, a hen began
cackling in the back Of the buggy.
Upon investigation it was found she
had laid a nice fresh Easter egg to
pay for the ride.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
ICE ON SALE.

Have ice at plant, made last Sea-
son, we will sell at plant-not deIiv-
cred at 6Oc per 100 while il lasts,
for cash only. Expect to get plant
started by the first of April.
All ice tickets out that were pur-
chased last season, deliver to W. K
Ellis & Bros and get them redeem
ed. They will not be negotiable thin
season. Will sell new books of tick
cts for this season
ELLIS ICE CO.,
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
FOR SALE.


My residence, consisting OF 6vs
rooms, hall and large pantry. IlAa
electric lights and water in house.
Good stable, buggy house and ais
necessary outbuildings. Everlasting
well of soft water in ten feet OF
kitching door.
loft w. Z. ELLIS,
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Rev T. H. Metcalf, Narrows, r. F.
d. 2, reports that the Board of Ed
ucation, of New Madrid County Mo-,
is in need of several teachers at $50
per month, term to begin at any time
Those desiring to investigate should
see him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Rev. A. D. Leitchfield and Judge
j. B. Wilson will deliver addresses
in the interest of the Third Liberty
Loan campaign, next Friday night
April s, 10 minutes after the arrival
of the M. H. & e. train, at Dundee.
A large crowd of patriotic citizens
should be there to hear them.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The Louisville Times of Friday
says that"Private Robert o. Castlen,
son of Edward Castlen, of Owens
boro. underwent surgical operation
at the base hospital" Young Cast
len is well known in Hartford, hav-
ing come here the first of the year to
take charge OF the clerical work of
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Marvin Black, a well known
Ohio county boy, who has been in the
Internal Revenue Service for several
years, has rsigned, and has accept
ed the Superintendency of the Green
River Distillery at Greensboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Alfred Wallace gave a party
last Friday night, in honor of Messrs.
John and Vernon Wheeler, Of Camp
Shelby Miss. A large crowd was pre-
sent and spent most enjoyable
evening.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

For the benefit of those who have
missed Mr.. Lorenza Acton from his
store the past few days, we desire to
explain that in his delight he has for
gotten that he was ever in business.
The cause of his happiness is a girl
Emma Caroline, born last Thursday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The County Board Of Education
met in the Superintendent office
Monday for the purpose of purchas-
ing some school furniture, paint ect.
They also elected several trustees.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
EOR SALE.

My ice plant, five ton capacity
equipped to make lotion plant
at a great deal less cost than to buy
new 5-ton plant. This plant is In
first-class condition. Was re-haut
ed and re-fitted last season. Mon
ey making business. Can sell all
the ice that you can manufacture.
Reason for selling, am going to leave
state.
w. z. ELLIS.
loft Hartford, KY
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Single Comb White Leghorn Eggs
for Matching, 6 cents each, $500 the
hundred. Bought all my ROSTERS
from a fine yard for this year.
MRS. ROBERT E. LEE,
12-4t r. /, Olaton, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The Ohio County Baptist Mission
Board met Tuesday at Fairs store.
Nine members were present and a
very interesting melting was re-
ported. Rev. ]. w. Beagle, State
Evangelist, will meet with the Board
at it's next regular melting in May.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Roy Forman, a student of the
West Kentucky State Normal Schools
at Bowling Green, has been spending
few days with his family near here.
Next Wednesday he will motor over
to Bowling Green, taking his family
with him. They will reside in that
city until July.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
FOR SALE.

ESQ large trees, white oak, black
oak. poplar, red gum. 21s miles from
switch and 4 miles from Green River.
Reason for sale, too large to handle
on small mill.
13-ti. l.. ID. Fulkerson, Echols, NE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

For Prices on the OWENS
BORO, COLUMBUS, and JOHN
DEERE Farm Wagons, write to
Fordsville Planning Mill Co., Fords-
VILE, XIV.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

From my premises, near Williams
Mines, one gray mare, IL years old
and shod all round with toed shoes.
G. T. ENSOR.
McHenry, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Brown Leghorns, the show bird
that lays the eggs, and wins the
prize. Eggs, $3.50 per setting.
+. RAYMOND YEISER,
1874 Hartford, Ky,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Ebert Murphy, who has been
working in Cincinnati, Ohio, has re-
turned to Sunnydale and will raise
crop this year.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
BARRED FALMOUTH ROCKS.

Bred to lay and weigh. Selected
eggs, S1.00 per 10, straight. Rates
on incubator eggs on application.
Can fill from 2 to orders per day.
JOHN A. WILSON,
Loft Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Bush Milton, representing the
Milton-Hamilto Stock Co. Of Owens
boro, received two carloads of cattle
here Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. J.. l.. Bennett, Hartford,
Route 2, is drilling for coal on his
fathers farm. He has been working
in the mines at McHenry until re-
Gently.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
NOTICE.

Edwin Cooper, of South Dakota,
will be in Beaver Dam April 6, with
a carload of good serviceable Per-
cheron mares, which he will offer for
sale.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Willis, the little son of Prof. Ozna
Shuts is much better Of pneumonia,
but is now thought to be taking
whooping- cough.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Emmett Taylor, of Sulphur
Springs, went to greensboro Thurs
day, where he will spend several days
visiting relatives.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Thomas Whitenouse, of the
Narrows vicinity, visited her sister,
Mrs. Lorenza Acton, the latter part
of last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The following spent Easter with
Miss Edna Black: Mrs. Lena Mount.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wallace, Mr..
Frank Likens, Misses Marian Likens,
Blanche. Park, May Mount and
Marcia Wallace.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. c. Beasley met with a very
serious accident, while working in
Williams mines early Monday
morning. A large piece Of slate fell,
badly crushing him.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr. Ed Moore, who has been work
ing in Akron, Ohio for several
months returned home Wednesday,
to be at the bedside of his wife.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Messrs. N. G. Hammock, of
Louisville, representing the E. w. A.
Rowles Co., and G. d. Fendley, re-
presenting the Central Supply Co.,
of Louisville, appeared before the
County Board of Education Monday.
in the interest of their companies.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

We can furnish you Barred Rock
Eggs from free range hens, mated
to good roosters, at $500 per Is, or
$500 per hundred. Cumb. phone 1.
MRS. B. L. TAYLOR,
12-4t Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The Centertown Coal Co. is un-
loading several thousand dollars
worth of new machinery and will in
stall 1t right away.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Large shipment of Hog and Cat
tie Barbed Wire just received. Order
at once. FORDSVILLE PLANNING
MILL COMPANY. FORDSVILLE,
KY"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. B. F. Atkinson and Mrs. G. r.
Grove returned to greensboro FRI
day, after spending few days with
their mother, Mrs. w. II. Acton,
near Olaton,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Attorneys r. E. Lee Simmerman
and Arthur Kirk made a business
trip to greensboro Thursday, return
ing Friday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon p. Lyon, OF
Canton, Miss, visited Mrs. Ligon's
parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. I. Pirtle,
last week
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

You that are In need Of a new
Pillow, and a good one. buy an Oliver
or Blount's True Blue. None better
made. See ACTON BROS,
12-2t Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Rev. Ira Day, who has been engag-
ed in church work at Brandenburg,
Ky. during the past few months, is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Grant Day, of Sulphur Springs.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Miss Mary Forman, of near Oak
Grove, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Foster Bennett this week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Prof. H. c. Crowder has purchas-
ed the w. c. Arbuckle farm near Sc
lect, consideration $500.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

TOMATO PLANTS
Ponderosa, etc., loo per doz., Csc per
doz. and coo per 100. BY mail, sc
per package extra.
E. M. MORTON,
14-t4 Centertown, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. w. R. Hatfield, of near Cal
houn, Mclean County, visited Hart
ford on business Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. ]. M. Casebier, who has beer
quite i'll for some time, is much
better.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Joe Reed, Of near Beaver Dam
who has had a very severe attack Of
pneumonia, 10 convalescent.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Supt. Howard has sent census
pads to every trustee in the county.
If you fail to receive yours, notify
him at once.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Louisville, for treatment. The child
will be under the care of DR.. @, F.
Barber.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

FOR SALE-157 acres of heavy
timbered and coal land, miles south
of Taylor Mines.
13-t4 Id. FULKERSON,
Echols, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Editor j. II. Thomas, of the
Republican. went TO Louisville Fri
day to spend few days with his
family. While there he will attend
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

DR.. c. j. Crowder and wife. of
Central City,but formerly of Nc
Henry, have sent their months
old child to the Norton Infirmary. at
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs.Fred Trathen, Of near Nc
Henry, was a pleasant caller at the
Herald Office Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. T. L. Lloyd, of Narrows, visit
ed her sister, Mrs. E. P. Moore, the
latter part of last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. ]. H. Hoover and family, Of
Midland, KY, are visiting relatives
and friends in this city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Hancock, of
Leitchfield, attended the funeral Of
Mr.. M. ]. Reid, at Rockport, Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

The highest market prices for
eggs and all produce can be had at
12-t2 ACTON BROS
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Attorney Ernest Woodward, of
Louisville, made business trip to
Hartford last Wednesday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

the tobacco department of the
American Cooperative Association,
where he remained until called to
the colors.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. H. B. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor,
Of Louisville, are in the city to attend
the burial Of Mrs. ]. E. Fogle
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. L. E. Edison will build resid.
ence on his farm near Select this
Spring.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Mack Galbreath, State Division
Road Engineer was in town Tuesday
in the interest of good roads.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. L. F. Bennett, Of near town
visited the herald while here shopp'
ing Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Messrs. w. II. and Reat Haynes,
of Whitesville, made a business trip
10 this city Thursday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Allie Graham is building a
sidence on his farm about two and
one half miles from Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. ]. R. Harrel, of Centertown,
was in this city last week, deliver
ing a consignment of fruit trees.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Frank Bradshaw, of Owens
boro, was called to the city by the
death of Mrs. j. E. Fogle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Ida Miller, has been with the
family of Mr.. ]. e. Fogle for several
days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

We are now selling 4Slb. paper
bags for sacking country hams.
14-tf w. E. Ellis & Bros.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. r. P. Ross sold his farm, near
Centertown, to Mr.. Lee Carlyle Mon
day. The tract consists of As acres.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. Morton Kings ten year old
daughter, who has been very i'll Of
pneumonia is much better.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

with the last increment sent to
Camp Taylor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Just received carload OF salt
Come before it's gone.
ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mr.. l.. l.. Porter, brother OF our
Circuit Clerk, was in Hartford Sat
urday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Archie Grant and son,
Schneider L., of Centertown, are
spending the week with Mrs. Foster
Bennett.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Services at the Methodist church
/ will be held as follows: Sunday
School, 9'45 A. NJ; preaching, IL A.
NJ. and 7'3O P. M. NEW time).
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Messrs. Shelby Brown and James
Smith, of Sunnydale, were in Hart
ford Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03
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hartford. SCHReETEh.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

the Kentucky editors Liberty Loan
Bond Conference.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Alva Bean, Of Centertown,
was in Louisville the first OF last
week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Little Edmond Allen Bennett, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Bennett, was
very ill Sunday but is now much
better.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

Miss Beatrice Haynes visited hel
mother at greensboro Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

FOR SALE-Good work horse
for sale cheap if taken at once. APP
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-04-03

w. E. TRAVIS,
1872 Beaver Dam, Ky
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Hartford, KY
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-05
Y.M,C.A. NEEDS men
IN SOUTHERN CAMPS
While Red Triangle Continues to Call
for Overseas Workers, 1000 Are
Wanted for Home Service

Atlanta, Ca, August 26.-Men on.
dowed with the element Of leadership
are needed by the Army and Navy
Y. M. C. A. to serve in the camps Of
the Southeast.
DR.. w. w. Alexander, general re-
cruiting secretary for the War Per-
sonnet Board of the Y. M. CA. War
Work Council, declares that there is a
pressing need for home service, and
that this affords splendid opportun-
ity to the man Of middle age who 10
not able to 60 abroad under the Red
Triangle.
1.-THE Y. M. c. A. needs men for
overseas service, of course, but the
home camps must not be forgotten
explained Dr. Alexander. "From now
on until the first Of the year the
Southeast must recruit 1000 men for
the home camps. This means that
each state will be called upon to fur
nish 26 men per month per state To
serve the soldiers in camps such as
Gordon, Jackson, Wheeler and the
others. The constant growth Of the
home cantonments and the growing
Lemand for the Y M. G.. A. worl
makes it necessary to recruit "Y'
workers for this side"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-05
| Three WAR MEDALS
BESTOWEDON "Y"HERO
Red Triangle Worker Wounded py
Hun Machine Gun at soissone,
TouI and Chateau Thierry

New York, August 25.-Flat on his
back in the WaldorfAstoria hotel, w.
A. Roberts, who has been awarded
three French war medals for bravery
in the fighting zones, is enjoying a
well-earned rest, and Is talking freely
of almost anything but why the
French government showsred honors
upon him.
Mr.. Roberts, Y. M G. A. worker
in France, had bestowed upon him the
Croix de Guerre, the badge of the
Legion of Honor, and the Medal Mill
taire. He won them all In three
months.
Roberts was assistant auditor Of the
Michigan Central railroad before he
was selected to be auditor Of disburse-
ments for the Y. M. c. A. in France,
and to handle more than quarter OF
a million dollars a day. He left for
overseas service February IL, was
wounded by a Hun machine gun at
Scissors, rescued a "Y" secretary amid
hail Of bullets in the Toul sector
and was touched up by German marks.
manship again at Chateau Thierry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-05
BRITISH BROUGHT DOWN
OVER 1000 GERMAN AIR
CRAFT DURING YEAR

An Irish Port-The American boys
who are manning the destroyers at
this base are fed we'll and have devel
oped appetites that have won the ad.
miration of the officers of the feet.
At the navy recreation center ashore
tho restaurant vies with the theater in
popularity, notwithstanding the men
get plenty Of good food on the de-
stroyers and tenders in port.
After doing justice to hearty mess
aboard ship early in the evening
scores of them may be seen eating a
little something, usually steak or
eggs, before the show at 5 o'clock and
after the performance many of them
eat again before returning to their
ships.
The old army tale of beans, beans,
beans, morning noon and night" does
not fit the destroyer menu when in
port for here is plenty of good meat
and green stuff from the countryside.
But now and then they have beans,
not the soupy WITHHOLDING kind but
brown luscious ones with plenty of
molasses cooked with them.
1t is not always smooth sailing in
the food line on the destroyers how
ever. In rough weather these little
craft pitch and roll until It is impos.
sible to operate a galley or even for
men to sit in one place long enough
to eat. Canned meat and biscuits are
provided for such emergencies but
there are times when even these pre-.
pared foods cannot be handled
During one prolonged period Of bad
weather one sailor had missed meals
and was very hungry. He managed
to get hold of can of tomatoes and
loaf of bread but never enjoyed
them. While making a dangerous
trip on deck with his food in one hcnd
and grasping cable with the other
terrific wave struck the ship bow.
ling 1t far over onto one side. Away
went tho can and loaf as the sailor
seized the cable with both hands 90
save himself and then proceed to his
station still hungry.
Such instances are rare however
particularly at this time of the wear
when the weather is more enjoyable
There is food aplenty while at sea
and when in port the mess table
would make rationed English gen
tleman smack his lips as the gener
GUS portions of roast beef steak and
other things are passed around