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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
The Title "Enoinser.s

Il Is unfortunate, according to tho
Engineering Record, that in Americs
most people associate the word zen
gineer" with a man who runs an en-
CINE or boiler. Even the man who
operates the boilers Of An apartment
building Is called an engineer" al
though the name u entirely mio
homer when applied to him He may
be q good mechanic, but he b not ar
engineer. The gray haired man who
drives the locomotive Of transcontt
mental limited and who holds the lives
Of hundreds Of human beings h bis
care belongs to the very highest type
Of mechanic, but he ID not an engineer,
except In the United States and Cana.
IA. AL foreign languages have words
that properly designate the work these
men are doing. In our country there
b no word to distinguish them from
the bridge builder, the sanitary expert
etc q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
British Humor.

The number of consulting physicians
In England has become so reduced as
q result of mobilization and overwork
on the cart of those not called to ac-
live duty. owing to age, ETC., that in.
yalids and those subject to everyday
maladies are requested to refrain from
sending for the doctor for ''every lit
tie ache and pain" this privilege be
ing permitted only In extreme cases.
''It is desired that the public In
general, in order to simplify medical
services. take the greatest care posi-.
BILE In order to prevent carelessly con
tracting diseases that require long, diff
iicult and expensive courses Of treat.
ment.
ut will be a proof of patriotism ON
the part of everyone during the war
to content themselves with the less Sc
rious complaints, such as influenza
neuralgia, headache and hysteria, these
latter being easily relieved by means
Of few CHEEKY words"
The above Is the advice found In at
English newspaper. Americans should
profit By this advice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Warahlpa In Baltic.

In the days Of wooden war vessels
two frigates, or line-of-battle ships.
might be dashed together and IRE shot
into each others interiors for an In
definite period. When Paul Jones was
summoned to surrender he replied that
be had not yet begun to fight. At q
distance Of eight miles there would not
be much conversation between hostile
commanders, even by signals, and aft.
er a vessel is hit there isn't much Ques-
tion as to its future. A vessel may be
injured by gunfre and get away, but
II floating steel fort Is hit below the
armor belt by torpedo or has Its deck
penetrated by a fifteen inch shell
which meets expectations In the
promptness of its explosions 1t does nol
remain In sight many minutes, and the
crew can't float around Cd spars until
they are picked up, for there are nu
spars. In ten minutes the formidable
warship goes under and carries every
body on board.-Philadelphia Record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07

The history Of science has seven
problems which men in all ages morl
or less have tried to solve, but which
have finally been given up by all 10
day they are called follfes.
The usual list comprises the follow
ing: First, squaring the circle; second
duplication OF the cube: third, frisco
ton Of an angle; fourth. perpetual mo
don; fifth, transmutation of metals
sixth, ixation Of mercury; seventh
elixir Of life. Some lists put the phi
sosopher's stone for the last three and
then add astrology and magic to make
the seven.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
''PLATTSBURGS" FOR
SCHOOL TEACHERS
To Be Held by National Security
League Throughout Country
During Coming Summer.

Teachers Plattsburgs," at which
300. 700 public school teachers will be
given practical training in patriotic
will be held during the CON-
ing summer In practically every state
In the Union by the National Security
League. The scheme of this elaborate
new division of the Leagues Patriot
ism Through Education campaign is
conceived.on the same basic idea along
which the League has been working
for some time, concentrating on the
teachers of the youth of the land and
thereby reaching the children through
the teachers and the people through
their children.
The objects of the Leagues cam
paign are two-fold-active combating
Of German propaganda and awaken
ing a more responsible American citi-
zenship.
At Summer Schools.
The Security League will conduct
these Teachers Plattsburgs" through
the medium of the summer schools for
teachers that are held throughout the
country every year. 1t has not yet
been determined how many centers
will be used. The matter is being
taken up with all of the 700 summer
schools of the country and probably
between 80 and rs of the training
camps will be established. the schools
selected being chosen after careful in
vestigation as to attendance, breadth
Of influence and convenience of loca-
ton.
The training camps will be conduct
ed by leading educators whose cooper
alton will be enlisted by the League.
The actual instruction Will be under
the direction Of DIR. Robert NJ Noel
roy, educational director of the
League, and the members of the ma
tiOnal Patriotic Education Faculty"
which he has organized. The League
already has over 1000 experienced pa
triotic speakers on its Speakers Blu
reau list. A great many of these men
and women will be detailed to the
Teachers Plattsburgs" and their
number will be augmented by volun-
teers from the principal colleges and
universities of the country, whose aca-
demic duties have prevented them
from taking active part in the patri-
otto education work outside their i'm
mediate field. but who will be free
during the summer months.
War Spirit.
The teachers will be given series
Of vital interpreted of the war by
men and women who have given care
full study to the situation. In addition
to this instilling of the war spirit in
the teachers, the training camps will
also afford them practical instruction
in the best methods of imparting tC
the youth of the land the two wal
principles on which the Security
Leagues Patriotism Through Educa
ton campaign is based-the menace Of
Germany to America, and the neces
sity of individual service on the par
Of every man, woman and child in the
country in order to prevent defeat.
A preliminary letter has been SEN
by Doctor McElroy to the directors o.
all the summer schools of the country
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Salt and Tooshbru.he.,

Our dentist tells US very interest
ing thing. Ordinary salt is one OF
the best methods for sterilIzing tooth
brushes that are known. Bnt not on,
because it sterilizes is 1t SO excellent
but because 1t has the effect of softer
Ing the bristles and making them ex
pand in way. One of the troubles .
frequently met with is that the bristle.
come out and are swallowed, causIn
appendicitis. The salt causes the bris
ties to swell and so remain In th,
brush. This may be but another o.
the several million theories. 1t II im
portant, however, that bristles do caus,
ppendicitis.-New York Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Children.

CAildren are Gods own creation. And
4 would be wise to follow his own d.
rection about the growth Of our chill
dren's mind toward freedom and light.
The highest education is that which
does not merely give US information,
but makes our life In harmony with all
existence.
ChdeA are In love with life, and It
= their nrst love. They are not born
ascetics, fit to enter at once into the
monastic discipline OF acquiring knowl-
edge. At first they must gather knowL
edge through their love of life, and
then they will renounce their lives to
gain knowledge, and then again they
VIII come back to their fuller lives with
r1pened Observation-Disclosures Tagore
In Hearst's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07

It Is remarkable how many persons,
some Of whom may lay claim to edu-
cation and familiarity with Japan. per.
sist In misspelling the name Of Japan1
capital OF course If government off,
Gals and western diplomats In Japan
insist on spelling 1t Toxic, western
people, ignorant of the Japanese Ian
guage, cannot be blamed for pronounc-
ing 1t in three syllables CTo-kee-yo)
much to the amused disgust Of the Jap
anese. The Japanese ideographs are
only two and are best represented by
the two romaji syllables Tokyo, pro
nounced with a very slight emphasis
on the first syllable.-Japan Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Iyedne.

.yddite, the powder that has encs
rs explosive force and can be firet
0iu gun easily carried about, doe.
'ot. as has been widely supposed. TAX.
It's name from \ man, but from al
ancient town near the coast OF Kent
England, the town of Lydd. where
there Is government artillery range
where the tests were made that result
ed in the preparation of this explosive
Lyddite has extraordinary qualitie.
aside from its explosive force, sine.
Its fumes are So sutfceating as some
times to be intolerabie. I.ysld shares
the Dotoriety that attaches to the name
OF Dumdum. that other peaceful cit,
In Bengal, where are manufacture,
the expanding bullets that attract =
much uDfavorable comment In war
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Andover Students shsrpshoot.ra

sS~SSs SseoSusS 01ioI fSHOOt0f&
Two years ago Andover academy h
stalled five targets In the basement q
one Of its buildings, and these ranges
have since been In constant use during
the free hours Of the school Even
before war was declared some 400
boys were taking part In military train
Ing In place Of the required gymnasium
work. and the members Of the athletic
teams participated in this, though al.
lowed at that time also to continue
with their special athletic training. Al
the present time military training d
foremost. It Is interesting to note tive
things In this connection. One Is that
very few Of the boys at Andover-
notably the younger ones-are prevent.
ed from taking part in the military
drill. which now has full sway, ON ac-
count Of the objection of parents. The
other Is that Andover. in so far as rifle
shooting alone y concerned, anticfpae
ed the general war preparatory move
ment in schools and colleges By coz
dderable ttmA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Old Folks Saved
From, Suffering

Mrs. Mary A. Dean, Taunton, Mass.
in her S7th year, says: II thought
was beyond the reach of medicine, bit
Foley Kidney Pills have proven most
beneficial in my case"
Mr.. Sam A. Hoover, High Point,
N. c.. writes: my kidney trouble was
worse at night and l had to get up
from FIVE to seven times. Now / do
rot haze to get up at night, and con-
slider myself in truly normal con-
dition, which attribute to Foley Kid
ney Pills, as / have taken nothing
else"
Mrs. NJ. A. Bridges, Robinson, Mass.
says: Il suffered from kidney all
ments for two years. commenced
taking Foley Kidney Pills ten months
ago. and though am 81 years of age.
Foley oxidney Pills are tonic,
strengthening and up-building, and
and to a disordered and painful blad-
der. They act quickly and contain
no dangerous - haf0ful drugA
WALTON \ ea1OoT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
The Crucial Moment.

Then" said the young man with .
tragic air, as he was leaving the room.
this II your final decision3"
TT ID, Mr.. Carrots" replied the
young girl firmly.
Then," he replied. his voice betray
Ing an unnatural calmness, there ID
but one thing more to add"
"Yesi" she questioned sweetly.
TT 70 this-shall ! return those
white satin suspenders BY mail a wip
you have them nOwe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07

ANA CAiSC Will titt II
comfort and pres
perity and the de
mands for sacri-
fee, which seem to
them unnecessary,
and they fail to see
that the time has
c o m e W h e n, If
Americans are to
keep the independ-
euce and liberty
which their fathers
won by sufferln g
and sacrifice, they
in their turn must
fight again for the
tion OF
that independence
and liberty
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
eavino the Pink Gun.

: Three-year-old Buddie had q pas
sion for pink. His latest craving had
been for pink cup out Of which to
drink his milk. Indulgent auntie got
such a cup for him, and he used 1t for
days with great delight.
One morning. however. he was late
for breakfast, and some one had used
the sacred" pink cup. Buddie said not
. word: his silence was significant.
Later when his mother was washing
the dishes. he came close to her and
murmured:
sAothG. ~ put pink cup - top
6olfP
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Soil of the Farm.

Cato recommended that the soil Of 4
farm be good and fertile; also that
near it there be plenty Of laborers and
that it be not far from large town;
moreover, that it have sufficient means
Of Transporting its produce either by
water or land. This advice, although
1000 years old. still holds good
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
New York Stock Exeh.na..

The record high price for a seat on
the New York Stock Exchange was
S95, 900 in 1908 and again in 1905. In
1915 the highest price paid was $4,000,
the lowest 100000. In 1915 the high
est price was $4,000 and the lowest
$4,000. In 1914 the highest price was
$4,000; In 1918, $4,000: in 1912, STA
600; In 1911, $4,000; in 1910, $94, 600
and the same price in 1909. The low
est price in the last twenty-five years
was $4,000, paid in 1895.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Her Dear Husband.

"Why," exclaimed a newly married
woman to a bunch of friends, FOR
three months after our marriage my
dear husband made me bake hot bis"
cults for him every meal"
"And yet your husband is strong.
healthy looking fellow answered her
friend in establishment Doctors say
that such q diet is terrible, and
"Oh, yes, this husband is healthy! l
was referring to my first husband
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Already Disciplined,

VI envy Margaret for having mar
Red steel man."
why so2'
Because steel man must be vel
tempered. "-Baltimor American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Anslens Greek ean..

=, Niusiois to the athletic games =,
ne nfeeAs are abundant In St panrs
npls'Ies. These contests were dly;.,od
INTO TWO classes. the pancratium can
Mseihg or boxing and wrestl;ng ga
ule pentathlon. consisting of lean,n ,1
running throwing the discus hnr,; ns
the spear and wrestling uurnns
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
His ov.Itv to Alma Mater.

"You say Dibing's allegiance to his
alma mater has never wavered?"
Never Dibling has been out Of col
lege more than twenty years, and ne
still borrows money from his college
chums exclusively Birmingham Age
Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Crushed Ao.i.

peck, 1T is that ~ 1 hen
n.,, = you have a fault" Mr.. Henj
that 'dss snan1. Il have fault II 81 h
49,. ~ sometimes permit my sense III
s1Aes TO get The bsttsr 4 n s Or
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
WHY 10 4 Guinea HenY

Whoever designed the guinea hen
and composed the music for her 70
cal organs must have used a rasp for
the tuning fork Guinea hens and their
husbands are alike In appearance !;
when you've seen one you've seen the
other. Their plumage Is Of one and
the same piece Of goods like the
Quakers'. If ever you have INDUCED
in filing the teeth Of q cross-cut saw
you've heard the synonym Of her mel
ody. Nature produced this variety
Of fowl and the farmer who gives her
board and lodging is no good Chris
tan. I say this because any man
who sells you guinea hen as youth
full and tender. has designed to skin
you. have . dim recollection of
tasting one many years ago, and will
say this-the gravy was quite ten
der.
A group Of guineas running to keep.
out Of harms way, resembles streak
Of ten-cent calico Of somber hue, with
polkadots. The guinea hen lays a
very small egg with spots on 1t SIM
liar to those we see at cheap gro
Gerry stores In ny time.
The eggs have no rating In the COM
nsrcial world. They are used exclu-
dvely for Matching mora troubla.-
n = 0afteeas NaeaMnA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
ALIttI. Way OH.

Tommy-What does the paper meal.
~ calling Mr.. Bugghaus an eight b.
ten business man? Us Father pre-
vume 1t means he Is not exactly squire
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
TO THOSE WHO
FAIL TO GRASP
WARS MEANING
BY ELiHU ROOT,
Honorary President Of the National
Security League.

There are doubtlessssome who do rot
Some who were born here resent inter-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Out Of No Man S Land
By
HARRY IRVING GREENE

Father:
This wonderful letter that am writ.
ing you-a miracle letter. | was hurt,
badly. but / am going to get we'll II
happened like this-you know | am
net allowed to name place or date.
No Mans Landi We were raiding
it by night, three of us-Scouting.
prowling. 1t was as dark as the dun
geons Of inferno, but often they sent
up signal shells-roseate, bursting
things that bathed all that evil land
in a blood-r red light When their glare
flared over US we had to stand as we
we're caught, hand or foot appraised
moveless objects In the red glow until
the light snuffed out and all was dark
once more
We reached the German entangle-
ments and began cutting them with
our oiled clippers. We were careful.
very careful, but we were not careful
enough. They heard us. Over came
two bombs.
The three of US went down in row.
Jack and Tom never knew what hit
them. / was hurt too badly to be able
TO get up.
lay there-all night-groaning-
calling for help. Twenty feet away I
could hear the boches in their trench
laughing at me, cursing me.
Morningl My last. could endure
1t no more / was dying-bleeding. !
said my last prayer.
And then!
Since the dawn Of time LIDO not be-
lieye the world has seen a more glori-
GUS thing. From the hill tops our ar
tillery laid down a box barrage fire
and under 1t, heads raised like EN-.
perors and shoulders squared. came
six men, stretcher bearers. AS though
they had been on parade they came
forth in broad daylight into the very
teeth Of the enemy and picked up
what was left of Jack, Tom and me.
As though we had been their own
brothers they bore us back, swiftly,
gently. Then do you know what those
Huns did?
Opened fire on us-the dead, the
bearers of the dead and man who lay
quivering at the threshold of death.
Two of the six bearers went down.
The other four brought them back
along with what was left Of Jack. Tom
and me.
And when | awoke In the hospital
after the operation. deathIy sick but
back from the nightmare-land and
with the sunlight upon me, whom do
you think l saw bending over me, the
red cross upon her sleeve, babbling.
laughing, crying. kissing me?
JANE!
And had never known that she had
come over! Had never got her letter
And we are here together and am
going to get we'll. An hour ago she
held ont her hand. and upon one finger
was still the little ring l gave her be
fore | left. am going to have stone
set In it-you know what that means
Though somewhat disf1gured am still
h the ring.
And 90 Is Jana JIM
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
STOCK MARKET

New York, Aug. 5-Opening: liar vester shares were the striking fea- ture of the early dealings on the Stock Exchange today, advancing 3 points on announcement of the forth coming dissolution. The few other irregular changes were. confined to specialties, General Motors, Sumatra Tobacco and Baldwin Locomotive, suppelementing last Saturdays gains. U. S. Steel rails and shippings were dull and fuctuated within a. very mar row radius. Lorillard Tobacco con- tinued heavy, losing nearly points.
 Noon - Including Harvester, which increased it's advance to points the very slender dealings of the morning centered around half dozen spec ialties, leaders including rails, show ing further neglect. Sumatra To- bacco on another drive against the shirts, rose points and American Linseed common and preferred were about 1h points higher. Baldwin Lomomotive cancelled it's gain, and U. s. Steel held within the most con- tracted limit, while American Tele- phone established a new low record for years on the further decline of point. Liberty bonds again touched par.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
FRANK MILLER'S BIRTHDAY

T HE HISTORY of Bridgeport could scarcely be written without reference to Frank Miller, and the City Ma ona bank which he has been for many years the head they identified with the growth and industrial development of the city.
 Mr. Miller was born of strong stock and was one of several brothers who achieved wealth and position. He entered the Civil in it's early days and fought with distinction until the end of the
 During the Civil War America had been put upon its metal very much There had been speeding up of the chnery of production particularly in the North for the economic power of the North that finally made the cause of the union victorious.
 The period after the of economic develop ment At the very opening of the postwar epoch the City Ma tional bank organized.
 marine and the aeropane invented and developed h. dustry entirely changed in its methods and in the of the units in which it was carried on.
 The dictatorship and management of these tremendous transitions in the hands of comparatively few of whom Bridgeport has had its share and of whom Frank Ter is If there should be removed from Bridgeport night the factories and other values created by Mr. Miller by the City National bank since he at it's head many ductve and useful institutions would be missing.
 Most notably perhaps the future will know Mr. Miller for his part the financial development and large manufac ure of the submarine for it Miller in association with Simon Lake who responsible for the fact that Bridgeport great submarine base
 Their joint efforts gave to Bridgeport the best underwater boat in the world
 It facts like these the directors of the City National Bank had in mind when they honored Mr. Miller eth birthday anniversary by presenting him with silver ing cup in token of their appreciation and esteem.
 Fortunate is the who though he served as soldier through several of great war; the scrpura of and finds himself in sound body and good health hap- py his home e surrounded by friends and engaged in useful and intensively productive effort.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-05
THE BEATEN GERMANS

E 0CH backed French British and Italian veterans and by American troops fighting large scale for the first me has accomplished all that the most angune could have expected and In the beginning 1t was supposed that the Ludendor might retire to the line of the Vee They the Vese all those that coud and keep moving until they get beyond the Asne for och already the north bank of the Asne east of Soison It will be than useless for the enemy to make a long stop in the immediate vicinity of the north bank.
 The destruction of the salient compes the Germans to make reremens at other points, to avoid the early reduction of other saen The present dispositions of the make appear that he intends take the defensive every point of the line.
 Sgnay fortunate is the initial entrance of the Americans They have crowned themselves with glory They have at aned the glory of physical vaor and that of moral valor
 very large part of the victory to be attributed to the unified command which the result of American unseish ness and willingness to sacrifice special opportunity to the 
 The brgadng of American troops with those of the Allies was an unseshness conserving American life and aiding to 
 Europe ancient and weary land is filled with enmes and with those who have sought prestige within restricted lines is wholesome that America should there without ancient hatred without bas prejudice, any of selfish ambton desiring only peace and dem ocracy Europe onederaed for the keeping of the
 The battle of the will rank with the critical battles all time the hour in which the scale tipped in the direction of liberty.