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The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

rate detective with the eyes of an eagle He has first to see, then to deduce, and has to be certain that he is not making deductions from falsified evidence.
 A heavy howitzer is sometimes converted into a woodland growth and grove of brushwood erected about it. But suppose a gun is seen nakely plain, with we'll worn tracks leading to it, and an airplane ap- pears above, flashes coming from the gun? The obvious deduction is that here is dummy-gun, with dum- my flashes, intended to draw the bombs of the airplane and the fire of the British batteries. But it may be the real gun after all, exposed for purposes of deception.
 Troops hiding in woods are well concealed from an airplane observer so long as they are motionless. But let one man move, and detection of the whole party may follow.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16
WAYS OF THE WAR.

A Canadian officer, wounded early in the war, came to St. Kath- arine's Lodge, one of the American Red Cross orthopedic hospitals in London, to have his left arm made over. The elbow had been shattered. The officer was given a choice of having a weak, movable elbow, or a strong stiff one. Without hesita- tion, the Canadian chose the stiff elbow, and astonished the surgeons by asking that the arm be made perfectly straight so he could use hunting rifle and billiard cue.
 Another Canadian officer insisted on having his smashed leg so re- built that he could continue to ride horse. It required months of or thopedic treatment, but when the patient finally left the hospital to return to his ranch in Western Canada, he was ready for the saddle. These cases illustrate not only the special work of an orthopedic hospi- tai, but how closely the surgeons consult the wishes of their patients.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16
CAMOUF[AGE IS GREAT HANDICAP
 AERIAL WORKERS

Behind the British Lines in France Every British and American air man nowadays undergoes a special course of training in "counter-camou- flage". He is told all the tricks of the German camouflage artist to deceive the Entent airman, and his eye is carefully trained to penetrate all the devices of the enemy.
 It is diamond cut diamond all the time in the contest between the Ger man camouflage expert and the AL lied observers. Troops may be moved on roads canopied by camou- flaged canvas, but there is camou- flage also even in the business of moving troops in the open, where the German practices simple little de- ception by varying the spacing be- tween one rank and the next, so that in long column the observers estimate of the numbers on the move is hopelessly inaccurate.
 The airplane observer of today has to combine the wits of a first
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16
RED CROSS RELIEF

Here is a page from the records of the Red Cross department of foreign relief, which will afford an idea of the immensity of the supply branch of the American Red Cross relief work abroad. The figures are for single week-that ending August 3-which is stated to be a normal week in the operations of the department. The weeks authori- zation for purchases of materials for shipment to the commissions of Italy, France and Great Britain were as follows:
 Italy-Seventy-nine tons of food stuffs for use in hospitals for Ameri- can forces in Genoa, Florence, and Rome; 50,OOO gallons of gasoline 1000 barrels of mess pork; 1000 barrels of mess beef.
 France-Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars worth of castings, auto tires, and tubes; 500 tons of jam monthly (three months supply authorized) 115 trucks; 100 heavy ambulances; 100 portable houses 675,000 sweaters; 25 sets reserve dental equipment.
 Great Britain-One hundred thou sand corncob pipes; 1000 typeWriters 100 tons of chocolate for canteen work; 200 cases of California oranges.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

WANTED-Carpenters to build ad- dition to warehouse. Simson's.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

LOST-Large red baseball sweater with grey stripes on arm Finder please return to News office.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16
FOREMAN LEWIS LIE IS LEAVING FOR THE STATES

Foreman Lewis Lee, who had been in charge of the surfacing gangs on the government railroad, has re- signed his position and will take passage on the steamer Yukon for the States.
 Foreman Lee has had much rail road experience and during the sum- mer of 1917 was in charge of the steel gang and the rails laid from town to near the north bank of Lost Slough was done under his super vision.
 He was transferred to the charge of the surfacing gangs this season and all of the surfacing work done on the D line as we'll as in the Com. mission yard in Nenana was under his supervision.
 Lee expects to be able to join the army or engage in some war work in the States, and means to offer his services to the government as soon as he reaches the States.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

FOR SALE-Panoramic views of the town of Nenana in 1916 and l, 1917; taken by Johnson. of Fair banks, from hill overlooking the town. Apply at News office.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16
THIRD DRAFT QUOTA
 CALLED TO COLORS

In accordance with the instruc- tions received by wire Saturday and duly published in these columns, Ne mana Local Board No. 19, under the selective service regulations, has called to the colors all of the Ne mana registrants of the 1917 class who have been classified under Class One for military service and also those coming under the same class who are qualified for limited or special service. Subjects of coun- tries neutral in this war who have
 The following Chase One regis trants of Local Board No. 19, Ne mana, Alaska, will report at the
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

There are eleven lighthouses in Alaska which are tended by keepers and over 100 automatic lights that require no attention for a year.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

Purchase and shipment of all these materials will be made promptly, with the exception of the item of sweaters, while the shipment will ex- tend over a pediod of some months.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

Line Auditor Frank Doner, who has been promoted to special dis bursting agent, is now working in the disbursing office, familiarizing him. self with his new duties. He ex poets to take charge of the work on October l.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

registered and come under Class One have not been called as yet. Instructions regarding these men are expected shortly and they will be dealt with as soon as the instruc- tions have been received.
 A list of the men who have failed to comply with the requirements of the selective service regulations is also published, and attention is call ed to the excerpt from the selective service regulations bearing on this places opposite their names, on or about September 27, 1918:
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-16

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Henry Harold Townsend, of Latouche, Alaska, has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the American army.
 Lieutenant Townsend has been detailed for duty with regiment of engineers, for service at the front.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
AUCTION SALE
For the Red Cross 10 BE Held County
Court Day, Monday, June 3,
at Court House.

Have you any live stock to donate
to the Red Cross?
The officials of the Red Cross are
receiving donations of live stock pure
bred or grade of various kinds for sale
at the Red Cross Auction at / p. m.
Monday, June 3, Maysville. County
Court Day.
Any live stock sold here will bring
its full value. If you were unable to
donate to the War Fund in money
probably you would like to give
horse, COW, lamb or pig. There will
be buyers a plenty for all such ar
ticles and you will have the satisfac-
tion of seeing your contribution turn
ed into cash.
The eight pedigreed short horns,
seven heifers and a bull, 8 to IA
months old have arrived in Mason
county and can be seen at the Earl
Newell farm on the Taylor's Mill Pike
If you are interested in supplying
yourself with the best of foundation
animals of this grade see these ami
mails. They will be brought to Mays
vile the day before the sale and you
will have Monday morning to Cxamine
them.
These animals should all stay in
| Mason county. They were carefully
selected and all expenses of search
ing them out, purchase, sale prepara.
tion and selling were donated by the
patriotic short-horn breeders and
those cooperating with them.
Take advantage of the opportunity
and become the owner of a first class
short-horn.
If you have any live stock to donate
to this fund please notify W. W. Ball.
Jr., Secretary, Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
A PROCLAMATION
President Wilson Sets Day Of Prayer
and Fastlng-MayOr Thomas VI.
Russell Urges Citizens to OBJ.
Serve Fast Day.

WHEREAS, The Congress of the
United States, on the second day of
April last. passed the following reso-
luton:
"Relsolved by the senate (the House
Of Representatives concurrins), That
1t being duty peculiarly incumbant
in time of war humbly and devoutly
to acknowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and to implore His aid
and protection, the President of The
United States be, and he is hereby, re-
spectfully requested to recommend a
day of public humiliation, prayer. and
fasting, to be observed by the people
of the United States with religious
solemnity and the offering of fervent
suppications to Almighty God for the
safety and welfare of our cause. His
blessing on our arms. and a speedy
restoration of an honorable and last
ing peace to the nations of the earth -
AND WHEREAS, persuant to the
above resolutions, The President of
the United States of America. by pro-
clamation dated May eleventh, did set
apart Thursday the thirtieth of May
as day of public humiliation, prayer
and fasting;
NOW, THEREFORE,. I, Thomas NJ
Russell, Mayor of the City of Mays
vile. Kentucky, de hereby recommend
that said thirtieth day of May be sci
apart for special observance as a day
of public humiliation, prayer and fast.
ing. and earnestly call upon our citi.
zens to observe it as such; that they
assemble at the place of their prefer.
ence, and regardless of faith, creed
present or formed civil or military af
Gliation, join in a whole-hearted OBJ
servance of this day. eXhort then
to lay aside their usual activities fo
this day and to keep in mind thos,
who have gone from our midst in thi
sacred cause. those who have died an,
.hCse are willing to do die therein, a
we'll as to invoke Heavens blessing
On our efforts for Liberty Throughout
the world, that earnest supplicatio
be made that those at home may
stimulated to sacrifice and still nor
, sacrifice. that the wise and patriot
energies of our honored President b
sustained. in order that our believe
Country shall still remain, and all tn
, world may grow to be, "A land @
, Liberty
Given under my hand and seal G
; office, this q day of May one thousan
| nine hundred and eighteen.
THOMAS NJ. RUSSELL, Mayo
r. b. ADAIR, City Clerk.
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HUNS START AGAIN
Strike Between Rheims and Scissors
and in Flanders on Lys Salient
Allies Well Prepared For
Blow, Which Occurs
Where Inactivity
Existed.

With the British Army in France,
May 27-The latest reports show that
the Germans have made some small
progress in places.
The attack of the Germans in the
sector northwest of KENNEL appeared
to be directed against the ground cap
tured by the French on May 90.
Belgian troops have gained fresh
victories over the Germans. On Sat
urday night they repulsed the Teu-
ton attacks or big raids on three sec
tors Of their front.
The German attack against the En-
tente positions northwest of KENNEL
| was launched at 4:30 o'clock this
morning after heavy bombardment
The stroke in Flanders, while of far
| less magnitude, covering front of
less than ten miles, is nevertheless
aimed at points which the Germans
must take before they can hope to
carry their April advance further to-
ward the coast.
Behind the ocre-Voormezeele line
lie the hills which constitute the back
bone of the Franco-British position,
only the outlying peak of which the
Germans captured when they took
Mount KENNEL last month. Scvher-
penberg, oMnt Rouge, Mont des Cats
and other emnences are yet barring
the way to the Germans.
The Allied positions along both
fronts under attack are notably
strong. This is particularly true OF
the southerly line, guarded by the
Rivers Disc and Ailette and the Chem.
in-des-Dames Ridge. which the Ger.
man Crown Prince spent many weeks
last summer trying to take. Not only
did he fail, but he was forced still
further back last fall when Gen. Pc
tain launched a decisive blow in tn,
Pinon region, drove in for depth o.
two miles day and compelled the
Germans to fall back to the positions
behind the Ailette, where they have
since remained.
In the north the French recent,
have strengthened their hold on tht
hill region by pushing forward in tn,
Locre sector in local thrusts and cap
turing important high ground.
In general, the Allies seem wei
prepared for the thrust, and whil
they appear likely to be forced to Civ
ground at points, the opinion of thei
high command has been reflected a
confident in the ability of the Allie,
forces to prevent the Germans from
gaining anything decisive.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
REGISTRATION NOTICE

All male persons residing In the
county OF Mason, who have, since the
fifth day OF June, 1917, attained the
age Of twenty-onc years, shall be sub
ject to registration In accordance with
regulations prescribed by the prcsi-
dent.
Each person will present himself to
the Local Board for Mason County at
Postonlce Building between q. m
and 0 a. m. on June s, 1918.
Mason County Local Board.
SHERMAN Arm, Chairman
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
FRIEND aNEIB" WITH Us AGAIN

Mr.. James Johnson was able TO get
down to the Court House yesterday
and greet his many friends after be-
Ing confined to his home with an in
jured leg for many weeks. Judge Pur-
nell, Spokesman for the Court House
officials, told "Neib" that every one
was glad TO see him with them once
more, even If lie was riding on fiat
tire for q while.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
WHATCHA THINK OF THISl

Mr., John Dillon of the sprightly
age OF 75 years, took his third sport
Ing chance In matrimony yesterday
with Mrs. Rosa Johnson, aged SO
years, who runs him close second In
holy wcdlock experiences having
promised to trust and obey twice be-
fore.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
STAG PARTY

Mr.. George Fitzgerald entertained
at his home last night with Stag
party in honor of Messrs. Ashby Por-
ter and Joseph n. Calvert, who will
leave this week for Camp Zach
airy Taylor to enter army service.
About twelve guests were present and
a most enjoyable time was spent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
$26,819.27
Total Of Second Red Cross Drive To-
day Is S6,619.97 Over the Ton.

The total of the second Red Cross
drive today is s26,619.97 and is still
coming strong. Never before have the
people contributed so willingly and
literally as they have in this great
campaign to spread mercy over the
world and Mason county may well be
proud of the splendid record she is
making for patriotism and loyalty.
The report from the different pre-
cincts are as follows with Maysville
in the lead and Mayslick second:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
SHELDON LEWIS

VIII be seen In Pursuing Vengeance
at the PastIme Decoration Day. This
is an extra big attraction for this spe-
clal day featuring the star of "The
Iron Claw" Pursuing Vengeance
is taken from the novel "Thc Mystery
OF the Double Cabinet"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Schwartz left
yesterday for Denever, Col, where
they will make their future home If
the climate agrees with Mrs. Schwartz
who has been in poor health for some
time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mrs. Margaret NJ. Chambers, widow
Of George w. Chambers, Co. G, 16
Regiment, Ky. Inf, has been granted
through pension attorney Mrs. Mamie
McKellup PEBBLES of this city, wild
ows pension of $25 per month with
5000 back pay.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Miss Virginia Slade of Lexington,
will give reading at the Orangeburg
Christian Church Saturday evening,
June l, at Sis o'clock Before the
entertainment from to 8 the ladies of
the church will serve ice cream and
strawberries
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Miss Frances Clark of Mayslick, re-
turned to her home last night after
attending the Commencement EXer-
cises at Pennsylvania University at
Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
LEXINGTON BUSINESS UNIyRR.
SITY

There Ia great demand for grad.
yates OF Prof. Wilbur II. Smith, Lex
lngton, Kentucky, at fine salaries
Read his AL and write for particulars
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hord Barnes of Mil
lersburg were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Bisset of East Second
street yesterday
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
FOWLER .KATKER

Mr.. Eugene Fowler, aged 30, and
Miss Adelne Katker, aged A, of Gin
cinnatI were married here yesterday
by DR.. John Barbour.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

ID. Hechlnger q Go. received a fine
bunch Of picture cards from their old
standby, Frank Mccarthy, who IA nov
located In Chattanooga. Tenn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mrs. Carrie Russell and daughter,
Alexine, are now at Martinsyille,
Ind, where Miss AleXine is taking
treatment for inhammatory rheuma-
tism.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Gordon Morsh of this city has been
elected Secretary-Treasurer of "The
Strollers," dramatic organization of
Kentucky University.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

We have 25, 1000 rolls of wall pa
per made before the war, no advance
also some of job lots. j. T. KACK-
LEY G CO. 22-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Miss Helen Nauman OF Cincinnati,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Il. Nauman, of West Sec
ond street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
WEST.GLASCOCK

Mr. Clarence E. West, aged 20, and
Miss Maggie E. Glascock, age 16, both
of Helena, were married yesterday by
County Judge H. P. Purnell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Miss Valeria Grannis of Flemings-
burg, a student of Pennsylvania Uni
versity, Lexington, returned home last
night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. Albert Glascock returned yes
terday from business trip to Lex
ingtOn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mrs. Robert Davis of Cincinnati, is
visiting her son, Mr.. William o. Davis,
of West Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
JOHNa2DEERE
Y SPREADER


Easy to Load from the front
to the rear-only 38 inches to
the top of the box. You see
where every forkful goes. A boy
can load it.
The Drive Wheels Are High.
The draft is not sacrificed. High
drive wheels save horseflesh.
The Beater Drive is durable
and strong. 1t has the same
principles, and Is as simple as
the triple-geared horse power.
Gears are inclosed in a dust
proof case. They run in an oil
bath. No dust or dirt can reach
them.
Simplest Spreader Built.
Only half the castings on it nec-
essary on other spreaders. No
clutches or chains. Main work.
ing parts mounted on the rear
axle. They can't get out Of line,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. Giles Rice has accepted n posi-
tlon with George II. Frank a. Co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. Walter |. Nauman was a busi-
ness visitor in Cincinnati yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

Mr.. william Gelsel left this morn
Ing to make final plans for entering
the U. s. Navy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

cause binding, heavy draft and
breakage.
A Boy Can Operate It. Tell
him where to set the feed lever
and he only needs to put the
machine in and out of gear.
That's all there is to it.
Revolving Rake Insures
even spreading. No punching or
choking. Every foot of ground
is covered-heavy or light, to
meet field conditions. Wide
spread attachment can be fur.
nished.
Straw-Spreading Attach
ment makes the John Deere a
two-in-one machine. Only one
man required to operate it. A
thirty-minutes job to take at
tachment off spreader. Does
perfect work In all kinds Of
straw.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28
For Porch Furniture and Screens.
NOTICE

The Red Cross rooms will be open
every morninf of this week. There Is
large amount of work to be finish
ed and everyone is urged to turn out.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-28

All Union Barber Shops will close
Decoration lay at noon. 27-3t
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
BY FREDERICK NJ. KERRY
SDecial Staff Dispatch.

oRCtA<AA tyeAAAh DhSRbtNhs
ROSENHAYN, N. Y, Jan. 10
I have seen the worlds champion
foster parents.
They are William J. Purvis and
his wife. They have had no chill
dren Of their own during the AZ
years of their married life, but
instead have adopted and raised
90 children.
Why? Just for the fun of It.
Some people keep elbows OF
Pekingese or rabbit hounds or
white mice or collect postage
stamps. OUR PETS HAVE BEEN
KIDS!
This is how Purvis, ~ years
old, accounted for taking up his
queer hobby. Purvis lives in an
out-of-the-way village in the bot
tom corner of New Jersey. Be-
sides being something OF philoso-
pher and amateur foster parent,
he is commissioner of deeds and
real estate conveyancer.
MY story? 1t is very simple, /"
explained the old man. II fought
in the Civil war. I was 10 when
Lee surrendered. My father died
and l found myself the breadwin-
ner for my mother and four young
children.
II went grubbing stumps and
1t the end of the day would sit
Under the lee of a brush pile and
tudy land surveying.
"Forty-two years ago l mar
ried. The morning after our mar
rage we adopted five children.
WE WANTED CHILDREN AND
NE WANTED THEM QUICK!
They were either orphans or their
parents were too poor to take
proper care of them. OF these
irst five, two are now in Virginia.
one Is out west, one lives nearby
and one Is dead. One girl stayed
with us 20 years. Since then vel
have taken II other babies UNDER
sur roof, some only few days.
I'D. One weighed only one pound.
I'VE have done this work BEL
cause 1t interests us and We think |
it religious duty. It has brought
one marked blessing and win give
Us another to compensate for the
and privations we have
endured. 1t has given us the /
:ompanionship OF these young peo-
pie and Will bring ds the blessed |
Inheritance that must come to
.hoge who put aside thebr own 30
eia1 comfort and gtvehthefr lives /
o deeds OF mercy to helpless chill
irel and animals.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGES
SEE BuRk, 20S-9 BANK ERS

SAMPLES:
CIR. house, 2 lots. paved street and
car line, IN. 26thJ, trade for val
ley land.
200-a. diversified farm land Doug
las Co., Wn., tlyde for city prop
erty. Price $3.50,
160-a. timber, fine farm land when
timber is off, timber will pay for
land, lies IA mi east of Troy Ida.
and has running water. Trade for
city Price $4,000.
WE exchange farms for city prop
erty and city property for farms
houses and lots for lots and lots
for other lots. We can exchange
your property, any kind, anywhere.
Try us, See Burk for Valley
Land, 20S-9 Bankers Trust Bldg.