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Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
THE NEW YEARS PROSPE(T

Unmistakably the times are so out of joint that an accurate forecast for the new year cannot be made. But enough is known that business is rea- sonably assured of an active year with everyone who is willing to accept em- ployment at a scale of wages unequal ed in the country's history.
 That the war will continue through out 1918 is practically certain. That the waging of it will entail an unpre- cedented expenditure of funds is cer- tain. That these funds will be almost wholly distributed throughout the various states of the Union and fur ther stimulate all lines of production cannot be doubted.
 Prices may be higher, but wages, as a rule. are increased. so that the trade outlook for 1918 promises fair.
 There is not the danger that the people will want for ready money next year. but there is a serious danger that money will not supply their de mands. There must be a conserving of foodstuffs and clothing or dis tressing shortage of these is almost certain. The demands of the great ar mics which we are raising as well as the demands of our allies are so great that it is almost humanly impossible to supply them. They cannot be sup piled unless the strictest economies are. practiced by those who remain at home. And unless these economies are practiced our armies and those of our allies will not be the efficient fighting forces they can be made once the civilian population appreciates the importance of thoroughly eQuipping the fighting men and keeping them supplied with wholesome food and suitable wearing apparel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09

not evidence a willingness to support the men at the front, they should be compelled to do SO. The way to compel them is to enact firm and just laws that will reach the indifferent ones and oblige them te do q proper part in prosecuting this war.
 Many hundreds of the industries of the country that are occupied almost wholly in shipbuilding, lumber pro- duction, metal mining, fuel produc- tion, the production of foodstuffs, mu- nitions, etc, are suffering from ser ious shortage of laDor, which short age could be overcome in twinkling were there laws that would reach the able-bodied lOafSr.
 Let's have such a law. Let's do it now and not wait until the nation IS distressed for want of supplies for its navy, its army and it's necessary com merce.
 Everyone whose heart beats in uni son with the nations great desire to bring the war to a speedy end will do all in his power to reach that end. Those who are not willing to do so should be compelled to do so. And the sentiment of loyal Americans should strongly support any movement that will reach out for the able-bod- jed stacker and compel him to do his full part.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
She obsysd ordssA

Some time ago. before we ah got so dreadfuily economical. a mistress told her new Scandinavian kitchen gtrl never to leave in the refr1gerator any thing old or left over, but to keep It clean and fresh by throwing away the old things every morDins....
 On the day following. the mistress happened to look out of the window and she noticed something pecuiar Tn the yard. Calling Hulda ahe asked "What Is hat and how did 1t get thareY"; - t'}
 .Thats the old ice, mahm. left over from yesterday" answered Hilda. "i threw 1t away lak you tor me. ton Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
LAWS NEEDED FOR WARTIME
 IOAFERS

Of all times in the history of the world. this is not time for idleness. Yet, in the United States there are tens of thousands of able-bodied men engaged in no useful occupation, the services of whom are sOrely needed in the various industrial plants of the country.
 Several of the states. more particu- larly Maryland and Virginia, have found it necessary to enact laws re- quiring men to register so that cen sus of the male workers can be taken.
 Those laws are so drawn that ev- cry man who is able to work may be compelled to do so where his services are necessary to the proper carrying on of the nations great war work.
 The government is sorely in need of supplies. It is using every possible means of speeding up the war work, but in spite of this many thousands of men throughout the country who are not reached by the conscription laws or who have not been moved to enlist as volunteers either loaf about the cities and towns or work at such irregular periods as to make it impos- sible to mobilize the nations man force when man-power is so greatly needed.
 At the annual meeting of the Elm ployer's Association held in Seattle this week the governor was informed of the great need of workers in the state of Washington; reminded of the thousands of idlers who are able-bod- jed, and asked to call special ses- sion of the legislature to enact such a law as has proved immensely bene- ficial in Maryland and Virginia.
 This is a proper step. No man can profess to be good American or de- serving the protection of this coun- try's laws who is not willing to do his full part in placing the nation upon a firm war basis. If he is not willing to work he should be compelled to do so. The states should be given the power to oblige those who are not en- gagged in military purposes to produce those things necessary to the success of the military establishment.
 If men who do not go to war do
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09

Good show at Empress Thursday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
GRATED INTO THE ARMY.

GRATED INTO THE ARMY. ~ UR Jimmy has gone for 10 live h
 They have grafted him into tho 0 ;rmy;
 He hnally puckered up courage and went.
 And they grafted him into the army. told them the child was too young, alas! At the captains foreouarters they saIh he would pass They'd train him up well in tho infantry class
 So they yi..ft.d him into the army.
 CHORUS. Oh, Jimmy. farewell. your brothers fell Way down In Alabarmy: ! thought they would spare lone wid ders h''-.
 But they srafted him into the army. DreSt up in lis uu;corn-dear little chap: They have srafte him Into the army: It seems but T day since he s,,t in my lap But they graftcd him into the army. And these are tle trousies he used to wear
 Tho very same buttons-the patch and tear
 But Uncle Sam gave him A bran new pair When they gr;tft'd him into the army Nov, in my provisions see him revealed Trey have graftcd him in:O the army: ket beside the cuntcnt"d field. Ti.,y have lrafted him in;U the army He looks kinder sicki.;h be liis to cry A big volunteer standing i.i '.i in his eye Oh what If the di.".iy .'irHG. up and dte Now they've graflrd him into the army
 Henry C. Work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
MRS. FINN ELECTED
 PRINCIPAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Mrs. George John Zinn was yester- day unanimously elected superintend- ent and principal of the Valdez High School, by the school board. to take the place vacated by Miss Vera Bry- ant. who answered Hymen's call. Mrs. Finn is a teacher of wide experience and is thoroughly qualified for the po-
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
V A ID EZ

~ HE TOWN OF VALDEZ is situated at the head of
 = Prince William Sound, and is a city of probably one thou sand population. It is the center of the mining industry on the Sound, both copper and gold, and is adjacent to and within easy hauling distance of the salmon grounds, many fresh water rivers and streams in Valdez Bay bring ing the fish in great numbers to within sight of the. town. The city has one good cannery, which will operate two lines the coming season. employing probably one hundred and fifty persons.
 The city offers good opportuni- ties for a fish saltery, a fertilizer factory, glue factory, a tin can factory and box shook factory, all subsidiary to the fish packing business. The city owns it's own wharf and the Valdez Dock Com- pany, which also owns splendid wharf is willing to give prospec- tive investors a chance for sites. VALDEZ has a progressive citizenry, with good high schools, churches, free reading room and library, good clubrooms and many lodges and organizations. Rents are very cheap. and living is but little higher than in the States. Many gold and copper mines are contiguous to Valdez, making this city their quitting port, and drawing from its reserve of labor. The climate is very healthful the extremes of heat and cold being rarely experienced. The mercury rarely falls below -ls in the win ter and 70 above is the highest summer temperature. The sum- mers are delightful and the win ters far better than those of the
 Northern Central or Eactern States.
 VALDEZ is the coast terminal
 of the government military high
 way to the Interior. During the summer months autos may reach Fairbanks from Valdez in 36 hours running time, over fine road. through the most magnifi- cent scenery on the North Amer ican continent. In winter teams
 or dog sleds may be had at all times. VALDEZ has a number of first class hotels and restaurants, and the traveller and miner can be as- sured of comfortable lodgings a
 a minimum expense. Parties de- string to outfit for mining or pros pecting can do so ar our stores far cheaper than in the States. with men of experience to help se- lect their outfits.
 - If you are coming to Alaska the Land of Opportunity. and de- sire a good home town among a fine class of citizens, buy your ticket to
 I VALID loArRwaY 10 rHE rNTERyoR
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09

TODAY IS wheatless day and Fri day is meatless day for Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
Automatic Electro Plating.

A machine that automatically eler' troplates 100000 doorknobs or other metal parts day is described by the Scientific American. It consists of series of tanks arranged ip an oval 30 feet long, over which passes an end less chain from which rods ~cefryin1 racks' arc suspsndsd. The sacks arc filed with the objsets ts he plated. and thsse. are .dippsd snrcssstysly into the tanks cpntainins, tehs pselr1tense .fs pe used., n yhs iayeeaSa !ttnas l9qita9 for ;shs complete 'procssa hsaea se..
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09
BRITISH FLYERS BRING
 DOWN TWO ZOE MACHINES

LONDON. Jan. 9.---An official avia- tiOn statement issued by the British war office tonight reads:
 Heavy snow prevented flying yes terday except on small portion of the northern front. In this locality a certain amount of work was done by our airplanes and bombs were drop ped on a hostile airdOme near Cour- trai. Enemy trenches also were at tackled with bombs and machine gun fire. At night the station at Roulers and the station at Menin were bomb ed heavily by us.
 "In air fighting two German ma chimes were brought down in our lines and two others were driven down out of control. One of our machines Is missing
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-09

sition having taught many years in the States. She is a great favorite with the scholars and patrons and the choice is a most happy one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

were very clever. Brannlgan used
more OF the straight wing steps, and
was roundly applauded AS between
Lemon and Freeland, the decision was
mighty close, both men depending
upon the novel variations they were
able to introduce in their dancing. and
house applause vas evenly divided.
Lemon. however. has been a popular
nan at the Hipp the entire week. and
had strong bunch OF friends in the
house, and they app!auded un;il they
got a decision for their favorite. Free
land, Sho by the way has never ap-
peayed in public contests here before.
sprung surprise. He introduced
some of the best specially dancing
ever seen here, and that too without
any previous practice. II he should
iorsaze his trade as blacksmith long
enough TO get himself into form, his
equal would be hard TO find.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

elerderf = q MOVIE ne IL y
5sn lill 3 ~
Is IrsfI ~ TIE Der
81 = 81 ana I5fce Tie gig1
Is NARY hin q point Of Z Sll IA
tIriersto ss.Ve Ier nom the va les of the
aeyIIIIuiir', and her weak brother. Hart
has an opportunity 10 BE prtnftively
nictorfaI. In different way e1en Il
Tor the 550th time n hfssscreenIe ca
reer we forecast the tact that the girl
is going to ind out she really loved
him an the time. katherine O[aeDon-
aid is again astcnishingly attractive.
The feature Is on the Nelson screen
for the last times today and tonight.
Pop.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Return to Charleston.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Smita, who had
been guests at the home If the for
mers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. ]. Smit;.
have returned to Charleston Were
they will take up their residence. NJ.
Smith has just been released from
service at Camp Lee. Mrs. Smith had
been with relatives in ParkersburS
during his absence. Herbert Smith,
of Parkersburg, is a guest at the home
Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. ].
Smith for several days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28


I1itte1 11d sel1s LII - q-- -
erol ree II te lice > Ire 81
700 cans are pos tlFe oe
~ : I DIRE Soldierss q 81 into
he room. The sI3iIIlll CHIP llyItl5 9
poaerflI explosive ct them and S de.
stroyed with the others.
This story Is emphasized and driven
home BY the addition Of many scenes
Of actual warfare, taken nom various
news reels and also by specially posed
scenes Of conflict The result IS a
picture In which there is always some
thing doing, and Il should prove q
popular hit. There IS nothing subtle
about its propaganda It hits straight
at the mark and hits home John Jos,
eph Harvey, Who directed the produc.
Ton, has carried out the purpose Of
the picture without fear or favor. and
the spirit of its eight reels guarantee
it a warm reception
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Aiah c. conedy prama.

The Very ldea!" which comes to
the Grand tonight is neither rough no;
coarse. but it invades the unsopken
realms and tears seven wells vithou,
exciting anything but honest laushte!
and applause. Principally. this is dUs
to the tremendously funny character
izat;on of the chief roles. Likewise is
credit for the unique miracle largely
due TO the author, William LIE Baron.
Given a sister and brother-in-law
of the kind who have no children and
plans to adopt one. the eugenic Mr..
Alan Camp DULLES them into .reading
his book and frightens them about
adopting an orphan without knowing
its parentage. Into this situation
comes the excrpciatingiy witty dia
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Nursery Dance.

Fairmont society folks participated
in another benefit last evening at The
Fairmont, when a committee of local
people gave dance for the benefit
of the Salvation Army nursery fund.
A large number OF guests we're pres
ent and considerable sum Of money
will be turned over to Capt. O'Beirne
for his work. All expenses OF the
dance were provided for outside the
money collected. the use of the ball
room being donated by the hotel man
agement. The committee in charge
of arrangements was composed OF Mr..
and Mrs. Brooks Hutchinson. Nj. and
Mrs. Z. 3. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
gan Chambers. Mr.. and Mrs. Merle
Amos, Mrs. a. G. Polk. Miss Caliie
Frey, Miss Helen Miller and Campbell
Flaherty- Barrett's orchestra render
ed music for the dancing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
IN THE
FRONT ROW
ToNIeHT.
Photoplays-
~ CSSIBLY the largest c.owd thai
ever attended the dlppodrome


for one performance was there
IL night TO witness the dancing con
test which was staged between Al
Lemon and Jack Brannigan, and III
which Lemon won the decision. Every
seat was sold on both floors, and AL
the available standing room IN the
rear aisles was occupied. The stage
settings were then removed, and pos
sibIy fifty people were spectators from
that viewpoint While the original in
tentfon was TO make the contest an al
mir between the above named prInci-
pals; the appearance OF another artist
made It seem advisable to open the
contest to all corners. The dark horse
was Earl Freeland, of Pennington, who
is employed as a blacksmith at Jamf-
son No. 8. W. c. Carrico. Archie
Kuhn and a gentleman selected from
the audience were the judges. AS an
ticipated, the contest was hummer.
and provided no end of amusement for
the audience. An three OF the men
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
L0gA s0C

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ceIsbrSEsd Bfrthday anniversary.
S9IFanus q. WATSON one OF the
city, prominent coal operators and
1lnanelerss yesterday celebrated his
SeFentiekh birthday anniversary in
New Orleans where with Mrs. Watson
Re Spending several weeks OF a
SoIthen trip to continue until early
SprfnS. 1Ianystelegams OF conGratu-
Iatton ana best wishes reached Mr.
WATSON from relatives and friends IN
this city his relatives here including
his song James o. Watson, Albert T.
watson and George T. Watson His
tIaIIgfiteE. Mrs.. Frederick Randall, Is
q Santa Barbara, Cal
KeIster.Hupp.
AErs. Jennie n: Hupp has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of her
daughter, Toyie A. Hupp TO Lte1t.
Harry a. Keister, which eeynt was
Solennized quietly on Thursday night
At the residence Of the Officiating min
fster, the Rev. c. D. Mitchell OF the
Central Christian church. A number
Of relatives and friends witnessed the
ceremony. The bride was alfred in
D. gown OF blue crepe meteor CONF
bined with silk chiffon in floral de-
sign. Her nat aoo accessories aC-
corded. Lieut.. Keister wohs the reg
uIation khaki Uniform
Eieut. Kefster, who has besn in the
service Of the government Tor the past
several months returned to Camp Han
cock, Ca where he has been located
ana VIII probably be discharged n the
near future when he Will return here
and resume the practice OF medicine.
Mrs. Keister is young woman Of
splendid personality. She is gradu-
ate OF the High and Normal schools in
the classes Of 1914 and 1876, respec-
lively, and has since taught in the
public schooIsc in the county. For the
past year she has held the principal
snip Of the Monongah public schools
where she win continue unit the end
Of the school year. Lieut. Eeister IS
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Kefster,
of Upper Tract, W. Va, AMI is grad
nate Of the Medical department of the
University OF Chicago, later taking a
post graduate course at Johns Hop
ktns IN Baltimore. :'or some time he
was employed as company physician
at Chiefton and about two years ago
began the practice Of medicine in this
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

William c. Layman ami Miss Grace
Connor both OF this city, were united
in marriage on Christmas eve at The
home Of the former on Pennsylvania
avenue. The Rev. McNemar, OF The
Highland avenue NJ E. church, Off
eating Mrs. Layman whose former
home IS IN Terra Alta, has resided
here for several years. Ar. Layman
is proprietor Of the Reed Plumbing
Co. IN this civ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
o,i,e-es Reoesfs Good one.

Princess Repeats Good One
Princess has a story in which love
and romance are combined In interest
compelling drama, which is the occa-
sion for showing some beautiful nat
ural scenes. The plot has to do with
Bash Kildare, owner OF the estate
which gives him his title, marries
Kate Leigh. Mahaly, a servant, be-
lieves herself married to him and to
silence her he takes her child from
her .ronising to return it when he is
assured of her discretion. Kate finds
BASH a drunken, bestial brute, who
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

MISC 1Layme Morgan and both she and
Mr.. Seotterday were employees If the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
company IN this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Met With Miss Barns.

The Schubert club, musical organ
ization composed Of young music stu
dents met last evening at the home OF
Miss Blanche Barns in Maple avenue
Miss Hester Miller. who is home from
New York where she attends school,
rendered several piano numbers and
members OF the club anticipating were
the Misses Mary Bennett. Louise
Showalter, Ruth Eliason, Mary CreigI
ton, Mildred Reed and Anna Frank.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

Miss Hu1da Taylor daughter Of Mr.,
and Mrs E. H. Taylor. former resi-,
dents of the city, is the guest for the
holidays Of Mss Harriet kemble
White, at her home in Beaont avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Announced Marriage.

Mr.. and Mrs 4. g. scatterday,
whose marriage was solemntzed on
November % in Wheeling, announce
ment Of which was rsade week ago.
have arrived here ana have taken up
their residence at ke:leS 14sce. South
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28
Bart in New Role.

Hart IN New Role.
at Last William S. Hart has depart
ed from the good-bad man tran OF the
plains for the badgood man skipper
81 the salty sea, and It is a refreshing
change. SHARK Monroe" has ahethe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28


lorla. arlsng coil - 10 r ta- s.ssp
anus q Z m q sd 8 ID
fIls Ellal 50 coll-
IS the Laughter that the aIIlli=
enee WiiereE,e this greatest Of al
farces has played have WithoHt e1cep-
ton voted s the best IA many day
Last Showing at 1bsie-
WIN KIN thee che hundred and
fifty Wayst e1cIafns Touchstone 10
the shepherd IN "As You Like It. It
looks as ff the moving picture wiz
execute the same number OF deaths
on the German ruler. In 'sThe katSer's
Finish" which closes the week at the
Dixie, the author has the leader Of the
Huns killed by an 1legitimate soa-
The boy is brought up in America that
he may be the better able to serve his
father when the United States becomes
a part Of the Kaiser'S empire. The
scheme backfires. Years Of living un-
der the Stars and Stripes so fills his
soul with a love Of liberty that he
turns against the teaching of his faith
er's agents and makes HIS way to Ber-
lin as a secret agent for this govern
ment.
His remarkable resemblance to the
Crown Prince enables the young man
to end his brothers earthly career and
get into the presence of the All High
est Once there he reads his father
lecture ON the mistakes he has made
and the horrible crimes he has com
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

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hSsis lr5n Cs11 lie. w. On ie-r.
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melt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-23
l|fUT. ROOSEVELT
 GIVEN A MILITARY
 FUNERAL BY HUNS
Message Says Personal Elf fects Will Be Sent to
 His Family.

Amsterdam, July 22.-The death of Quentin Roosevelt is confirmed by a Wolff Bureau message from the front. according to a Berlin dispatch re- ceived here. The message added that young Roosevelt was buried with military honors by the Germons. The story of the fatal encounter, as told by the Wolff bureau correspondent fol- lows:
 "On Sunday. July IA, an American squadron of twelve Dattleplanes was trying to break through the German defense over the Marne. In the vio- lent combat which ensued with seven German machines, one American avia- tor stubbornly made repeated attacks This eliminated in a duel between him and a German n0n-commissiOned Df- ficer, who, after short fight. suc- ceeded in getting good aim at his brave opponent, whose machine fell after a few shots near the village of Chambry, ten kilometers north of the Marne.
 ''His pocket case showed him to be Lieut.. quentin Roosevelt of the avia- tion section of the United States army. The personal belongings of the fallen airman ara being carefully kept with view to sending them later to his relatives. The earthly remains of the brave young airlnan were buried with military honors by Ger man airmen near Chambry at the spot where he fell"