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The Washington herald., 1918-01-25
For Release January Is, 1e.
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
THE LONELY MAN.

THE LONELY MAN.
I'm sorry for the man who deems
Himself the only man in sight.
To one who loves his kind II seems
A lonely sort of plight.
Give me the goodly company
OF kindred souls who dwell together
And share in full equality
LIES good and stormy weather.
Copyright, lslsl
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

According to reports there were no violations OF
Garfeld's order in the District. He didn't get much
cooperation from the weather man, however.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

tip to Superintendent Paxton: The streets
of Washington have about reached that slushy point
where they are ready for your department.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Senator Lodge is quoted saying that Col.
Roosevelt's life is "Iike open book" Where
upon B. L. T., in the Chicago Tribune, remarks:
at is more than that it is three-sheet poster"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Cheer up underpaid government employees. Up
in New York motion picture company is fighting
to retain one OF its stars at $4,000 per annum.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

California has the largest Nacreage
of any state in the Union adapted to
the cultivation of sugar beets. This
year 10000 acres were planted to this
crop, an Increase Of 1887 acres; H.
100000 tons OF sugar beets is the esti-
mated crop. which is $4,000 tons more
than were raised last year.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25
,Iy Shots at the solsns.
By THE oBsERvER.

sen.tor-appoint Nusent. Of Idaho. is
here by virtue Of some interest dis
played by the administration IN The
naming OF the late Senator Brsdy's
successor. 30 it - said on reliable
authority. The new member heads
one OF the three factions of Idaho
democracy. The others were the Haw-
Ieyites and the Duboisans--though the
latter class Of Democrats is almost
extinct through the non-participation
Of their leader in affairs.
Several members OF Congress have
lust discovered what q wonderful doc
ument Gen. Crowder produced IN the
form Of bis report to the Secretary OF
War. The document shows strfkingly
the results OF our draft experience.
and encourages Americans 70 the be-
lief that, after all, we can DO some
thing In the line Of war making
when we have TO-
Did any one notice whether hedill
Mccormick was among the colonefs
callers at the Bongworth homer OF
course, J. Ham wasn't, either. but ~
Il came TO a race between himself and
Mccormick for the election IN Illinois
he would doubtless be glad to accept
the aid Of 7. r.
Judge Kinkald, of the House. has
been made a member Of tbe Republi-I
can Congressional committee. II bel
can guide the way TO others 70 ~
elected, as he himself has accou1
\ plished Il. his selection VIII be q moi
happy one. the leaders think.
We sew Congressman Lever stauN
| ing with the rest on a north Fo4
teenth car the other morning going
the Capitol, and in his pocket, 90
hinted, he had a tentative copy OF %
price-fixing bill. Strength TO his a
/ in getting IL through before the rob1
| come. He'll be entitled TO SIT, thed
Wisely the Congressional Record Vi
deleted Of some Of the things said
! the partisan debate stirred up Il
other day by Bill Stone. Had il bel
put before the country Il would hat
made a vaudeville show seem dig1
fed by comparison. 'Tis well tho
are a majority Of sane men left
the body when foolishness runs rad
pant
Mr.. Brisbane seems 60 think a
pointment OF war cabinet woesd 81
able big business to get a strans
hold on war contracts, and 50 fort
He must not have read the bill-<
having read Il must not have granteu
that the President would appoint three
men whom he could trust implicitly
Before one talks about legislation
perusal of IL would be in the interests
OF the public-and would not result IN
unfair treatment Of men who believe
Z in il.
In the future. II is to be hoped By
some Of the Congressional leaders all
doubt and fear will he torn away by
the mere conference OF the President
with them a little more frequently
than has been INDUCED in. in the past
The present row would have been
saved had this been the rule, rather
than the exception, because UNDER
standing would have entered the
equation from the outset
Mr.. Bryan used to say that one ot
his chief exercises was following in
the footsteps OF Roosevelt and taking
him to a forensic defeat on the issues
OF the hour. Had We better send for
W. J. B.?
Reports like rile-shots were heard
at the Capitol yesterday-but they
were only the sound OF party whip
cracking. They have not resounded
so loudly in many q day. either.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Cant VEN Priddy. Of the Ordnance
Reserve Corps, has been assigned 10
active duty and ordered to report TO
the chief of ordnance here for as
signment for duty.
Capt. Fred Mcdonald has been pro-
NOTED TO ma jor in the United States
Guards. National Army and ordered
to the Northeastern Department. Sew
eral other officers were ordered 10
duty with the United States Guards.
Capt. Joshua Atwood and Edwin d.
Graf were assigned to the North
eastern and Eastern Department re-
spectively. william T. Kivlen, Ed
ward ]. Hickey, Edgar u. Cunning
and John Donovan have been made
first lieutenants in the same force.
Col. c. c. Smith, Of the Philippine
IConstabulaTy has been appointed as
a major. adjutant general, to the
national army, and ordered to Ho-
boken. N. ]. He win report to Camp
Merritt. Tenafiy. n. J.. for duty as
adjutant
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Speaking of monocles, Broadway
Is filled with wearers of them. or
course everybody smokers at them.
But three years ago a wrist watch
wearer was the object of much ridi-
cule. Now everybody is wearing
them. The same thing may happen
IN the monocle.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Mai. Luther r. Hare. L. s. A. re-
tired, has been designated professor
of military science and tactics at the
University of Texas, Austin, Tex.
Mai, Hare was born in Indiana Au-
gust "A. 1881. He was appointed to the
military academy at West Point from
Texas in September, 1870. Graduating
in June, 1874, he was appointed sec
ond lieutenant and assigned to the
Seventh Cavalry. Two years later he
was made first lieutenant and in 1880
was promoted to captain. When the
Spanish American war broke out he
was detailed TO duty with the volun-
teer forces. serving as lieutenant COL
oneI with the First Texas Cavalry, I'm
MAY. 1895. In June he was made
colonel. Later he was transferred to
the infantry, serving as colonel OF
the Thirty-third Infantry. He rose
to the rank of brfgadier general in
June. 1900. and was discharged in
June. 1891. Returning to the regular
army after the war he was made
major Of the Twelfth Cavalry. serving
in that capacity until his retirement
because of disability in line Of duty in
JULY, 1903.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

The discharge from the service OF
the United states of Mai. Etienne de
p Buiac. Hath Machine Gun Bat
TALON, National Guard OF the United
States. New Mexico) was announced
yesterday. His retirement dates from
January H.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-25

Wisely the Congressional Record VI
deleted Of some Of the things said
the partisan debate stirred up q
other day by Bill Stone. Had IL be-
put before the country Il would Ia,
made a vaudeville show seem digt
fed by comparison. 'Tis well the
are a majority of sane men left
the body when foolishness runs raj
pant
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-27
HAVE. r. YOU VOTED ]]I FOR
.,,. MISS LIBERTY?

The Miss Liberty and Boy Scouts con-
test is now open. Any young lady is
eligible to enter the contest to be crown
ed Miss Liberty Of Loyalty week. In
addition to the first prize Of the crown,
there is an added gift of SIS worth of
Thrift Stamps. The young lady get
ting the second greatest number of
votes will receive SIS in Thrift Stamps
and the third $40 in Thrift Stamps.
Votes in the ladies' contest are five
cents each.
The Boy Scout votes are one cent
each and the boy getting the highest
number of votes will get SIS in Thrift
Stamps, the second $40 worth of Thrift
stamps and the third SIS in Thrift
Stamps.
Voting boxes have been placed at the
Lucas department store, Webb depart
ment store, Whites confectionery, Fin
ney's drug store and Breslow's drug
store. Envelopes have been provided
at the different voting places. Follow
instructions on the envelopes and get
your favorite yonng lady or Boy Scout
started in the race. The contest closes
at 1890 on the night of July Fourth, at
which time the young lady with the
highest number Of votes will be crown
ed Miss Liberty and the other gifts dis
tributed. The entire net proceeds of
the contest will be donated to the Red
Cross.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-27
Dakota Tractor Show and Demonstration
JULY 1856. The greatest Exhibition Of
Agricultural Machinery in State History
THE DAILY PROGRAM

MONDAY-War Saving Day
Meetings organizations having charge Savings
Stamps food coal other material conservation Band
Address of welcome Illumination Of Opening Of c. A.
Workman shows the streets The big theatrical production Ma1y
Ankle at the Auditorium Dance asphalt streets m ,xs
TUESDAY-RedCro Day
Meeting of state delegates and visitors and escong
headquarters Bismarck Chapter and band Conference of
Chapters The big % Pershings Crusaders afternoon
the Auditorium G. A. Workman shows afternoon
hotel ball rooms. .#
WEDNESDAY-Tract0r Day
More than IS makers tractors have already made entries for
demonstrations It estimated that than $4,000 farmers will
tend these demonstrations Band Meeting Farm
organizations Pershngs Crusaders Auditorium Workman
shows Dances street During the afternoon Corporal Smith Of
Pershngs staff will tell home folks how the boys
A. shooting to the mark the paus of the civil
lied world Corporal Smith, who Through from the Army
France has much active and qualified speak expert
. \ 81. II n 1
THURSDAY, JULY h-Our Birthday and Home Day
Neutrality-suspicious. meetings addresses speakers nation
al reputation AenoonMOnster patriotic Bands guards
workers from section the Slope Beautiful school
children forming the flag
cavalry home guard organizations aerna
Labor
the A. Workman Immediately
shows will
Evening shows "Pershng Crusaders Crown
ing Of Miss Liberty band concerts, dancing streets.
FRIDAY-Federal Labor Reserve Day
Conference OF committees raising the 5000 harvest
needed North Dakota Tractor
Speech by Corporal Smith Pershngs
and Workman afternoon evening Band
certs and dancing streets. N.
SATURDAY. Councils Of Defense Day
conference Of delegates from county council in the
Tractor demonstrations Band c.
Pershng Crusaders afternoon and evening Dancing
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-27
C. A. Workman
,< Worlds Greatest >s. gYart
Exposition VI

y supremacy magnificent palaces Of
amusement presenting every phase Of !.
entertainment that will appeal to the
masses. A fairyland of enchantment,
aplace where the grind Of the work day
can be forgotten, where a scolorful hour
Of pleasure waitszto refreshen the tired
human being ~. Rs's \ sse . ta.f
The one exposition of outdoor amuse-
ment that sets the pace in this era of
competitive, captivating climaxes.
Not an objectional feature to be en-
c0untered on the show grounds. A car
nivalistic revelation, exhibiting every
afternoon and evening on the streets.
The big war film spectacle, 'Per-
shing's Crusaders" auspices Of North
Dakota State Council of Defense, every
afternoon and evening, starting Tues
day, at the Auditorium.
The screaming comedy, "Mary's An
kle," at the Auditorium Monday night.
Dances on new asphalt streets under
management of Bismarck Lodge, B. p.
@. Elks.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS AT
PATRIOTIC MEETINGS TO
BE HELD JUNE 20.
GATHERINGS AT THE SCHOOLS
Reports Received by State Director
Festus J. Wade Indicate That
That This State viii Over.
pledge Its Quota.

President Woodrow Wilson has or
dered the enlistment Of every Mis-.
sourian for National War Savings Day
on June %. On this occasion this
State Is expected to pledge oversub-
scrlptions for its quota Of War Saw
fngs Stamps. Under the original allot-
ment Missourl's apportionment was
$71,000,000 Recent statistics show
that about s22,O00,OO0 have been sent
to the Treasury of the United States
through the sale Of War Savings
Stamps.
The success of War Savings Day
rests upon the individual efforts of
each Of the ia counties Of this State.
The President of the United States,
Governor Frederick ID. Gardner and
the Mayor Of every municipality Of
the State of Missouri have issued
proclamations urging Missourians to
attend the War Savings meetings on
June %, which are to be held in every
Echoolhouse in Missouri. At these con.
ferences written pledges are to be
made, obigating the signcrs to pur.
chase War Savings Stamps between
June % and December 81. 1t is eX-
pected that many persons will sub
scribe to large blocks of War Savings
Stamps on National War Savings Day.
State Director Festus j. Wade urges
every banker in Missouri to have an
extra supply of stamps on hand in Or
der to meet the necessary demands.
Recent reports show that every bank
in Missouri is selling War Savings
Stamps. Probably in no other State
has this 100 per cent mark been
reached by the financiers.
Tentative plans for the meetings on
June 20 have been arranged by all Of
the County War Savings Committees.
In order that this date will not es-
cape the attention of any Missourian,
100000 circulars have been printed
and will be distributed by Boy Scouts
or other organizations of this STATE
ON the morning of June 28.
Every telephone subscriber will be
called by their local telephone opera
tor and reminded Of the fact that
they should attend one of the War
Savings meetings.
Governor Gardner, in his proclama.
tion, calls attention to the request {
the President of the United States
that business and labor throughout
Missouri be suspended for few hours
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
JASPER, ROUTE 2.
Miss LULA DIXON,

Link Milton and wife spent Sunday
afternoon with W. B. Milton and wife.
Wednesday being Vernie Byers'
birthday, his parents gave q lawn par
ty in his honor. A large crowd was
present and all had splendid time.
Ice cream and cake were served.
n. Nj. Dixon and wife visited Chas.
Wescott and family Sunday.
Quite number from this route are
planning to attend the celebration in
Carthage the 18th.
Mrs. Terry Wescott spent Friday with
her parents, Il. c. Talley and wife.
More automobiles in this commu-
nity-Willis Green buying an Over
land and Lewis Boyer brand new
Henry"
f. ]. Hille and daughters Mary, Luz
cy and Mrs. Roy Coday, Miss Dorothea
Hille, Mrs. Will Berry and daughter
Janet called at the w. b. Milton home
Wednesday.
Miss Elsie Bray of Webb City and
Miss Mae Rose Of Alba spent Wednes-
day night with Lula Dixon and attend
ed the party at J. E. Byers'.
Miss Frona Talley spent Wednesday
ut the home OF F. w. Wescott.
Miss Fay Beach entertained her cous-
in, Beulah Gay Of Carthage, last week.
Joe Heger and wife and son Arthur
and Miss Ada Abram were calling on
friends along this route.
Miss Beulah Wood visited friends
near Diamond Sunday.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
RECORDER OF DEEDS

We are authorized to announce
Ed Gerkey of Carthage as a candi-
date for the Office Of Recorder of
Deeds, subject to the wishes Of
the voters as the Republican pri.
mary, August e.
We ale authorized to announce
Al Kirby a candidate for the office
of Recorder of Deeds, subject to
he wishes of tho voters at the
Democratic primary, August 8.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
COUNTY COLLECTOR

We are authorized to annouce
John A. Mcmillan of Carthage a
candidate for the office of County
Collector, subject to the wishes of
the voters at the Republican pri
mary, August 6.
We are authorized to announce
Harvey W Nash of Joplin can
didate for the office of County
Collector, subject t. the wishes of
he voters at the Democratic pri-
mary, August E.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
Advertising Rates.

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Rate for local notices, per line, cents
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To insure insertion copy must be in
by Tuesday evening.
Resolutions Of respect, cards of thanks
and obituary poetry will be charged
for by the line.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27

on June 20 in order that every person
IN the state can attend one of the
meetings.
Let the farmer go from the plow."
said the Governor in his proclama.
t1on, the professional man from hia
office the business man from l..
counter, the mechanic from the shop
and the laborer from his task, to the
community gathering on June rs, a..
Tor an hour to be. as II were, on the
firing line. We are partners with tn.
Government and the boys in Franz.
Belgium and Italy in the war"
The tillers of the soil probably have
TO make greater sacrifices in order to
attend these meetings than any otha,
class, but the farmer should remen..
Der that his boy, or his neighbours boy,
In France or in the cantonment. ia Civ.
ing all of his time to help win the war
and in turn should be willing to give
one hour on June 2S to prove his D..
triotism by lending his assistance II,
ward winning the war.
County chairmen in the majority @.
communities will keep record OF
every person who attends the loca,
gathering on War Savings Day. Ties,
names will appear on all honor ro!,
TO be printed in the local papers. Al
sence from these conferences will y
indicative of lack of patriotism, am
unless there is valid excuse for IL,
attendance Of individuals in eac,
county 1t will be stigma against tn
absentea's loyalty.
All business is expected 10 be su
pended fer the afternoon on June %
and the entire time and energy of th
people of Missouri will be devoted :,
securing subscriptions for War Say
ings Stamps.
In the opinion OF the President Z.
the United States, this is a vital mca..
ure In the successful prosecution Of
the war, and Missonrians are expect
TO subscribe to the limit OF their abilit,
Tor themselves and tn Air families
Every adult citizen in the State 81
Missouri is expected to attend one Of
these meetings on War Savings De-
and to pledge himself or herself f.
buy as many War Savings Stamps n.
they are able to buy during the bni
ance of the year 1918. The money in.
vested in War Savings Stamps is no
gift, but a loan to the Government.
Buying War Stamp means Thu:
You lend your Government SALT on
June %, and on January 1, 1923, tho
government will pay you S. for you.
War Savings Certificate.
If at any time you should be in
need of the money you can secure it
by giving any postoffice 10 days no
tice and the postmaster will give your
money back, plus the interest of 3 per
cent from the time you purchase the
stamps.
The money you are to lend your
Government will be used in defensc
of your country, your liberty and you,
life. 1t will be factor in saving tho
lives of many of our boys who are
fighting in France by bringing victory
that much sooner.
On War Savings Day, June 2S, you
are expected to sign a pledge. card
binding yourself to buy a certain NUN.
Der Of War Savings Stamps each week
or each month until December 81, and
you are also expected to act as q
Government missionary and see that
every person Of your acquaintance does
the same.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

r. A. Pearson announces as a
aadidate for the office of Circuit
Judge for the remainder Of the
unexpired term following the part
thereof to which he was appointed.
Democratic primaries, August 6.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-06-27
THE JASPER NEWS.

ARTHUR F. DRAKE, Publisher,
JASPER, MISSOURI.
Entered at the Postofficc at Jasper,
Mo-, as second class matter, septem-
Der 81, 1898.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-13
Our Daily Story
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PHRENoLoeY.

Wandering about, viewing the sight
Of the Round Corners county fair, steu
ben Veskitt noticed the booth Of Prof
Kismet, ~phrenoIogist.
"Here's nv chance to find out il
there's really anything in the seienct
Of phrenology," he thought. And hs
went into the booth and requested Prof
Kismet to feel his bumps.
"H NM, began the professor, ffy0ul
stabilstie curve IS almost e0neave-tha,
means that yOur viii y-wcr IS NOT only
NULL, but void. Your attic protuber
snee is negligible-whieh indicates yssr
your art sense is almost absent. that
no one who knows YOU well would trust
YOU 70 pick out wall paper for them.
Your givadatious peak shows that vou
have W been accused Of generosity,
and I see By the DEPLETED state of vour
g~alantrious mound that yen have never
been very successful at interesting the
ladies. Fifty cents. please"
eff Won exDoct half q dollar for that.
YOU can keep on expecting till vou re
black in the face Kissed Steuben Yes
kit. II am now convinced that phren-
olOgy Is not only a bluff and a fraud,
but a delusion and q snare"
And he strobe maddilv out. Soon af-
he found himself before the ~phrenolo-
gieal booth Of Madame Swastika.
''Oh, well, let me be fair" he
thought. ''Prof. Kismet NAV be a mere
ch~arlatan, and 7 wouldn' 7 like TO think
I ever condemned a thing has
And he went in and uncovered his
head for Madame Swastika, who began:
lyon have an unusually prolific 1olli-
tifie activity, which indicates that you
are good natur itself. Furthermore,
your outstanding pinnacles are super
normal, showing that you are the soul
Of honor and the acme of justice. You.
are an almost infallible Judge Of human
nature and are generally known as a
prince of good fellows. Five dollars,
please"
"With pleasure" said Steuben Yes
kit, handing it over. "You have proven
% me that ~phrenology Is based on sound
scientific principles"
And, bowling himself ont, he went and
ost eighteen dollars playing the shell
,ame.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-13

had a delicious tea at the Elite. We
tried TO keep Nr. Gray. but he pleaded
AZ important engagement. 1 thought he
ran away to go back to you two girls,
but I see 1 was MISTAKEN"
''Tou flatter US, Mrs. C%ollins," l re-
piled, made bold by her ill-eoneeaed
sneer. ~ can't imagine any man leav-
ing SO charming a widow as yourself
for two very much married matrons
like Evelyn and me-"
"Bully for you, Helenl I'd never
have dared to say anything like that to
her. She is the cattiest old thing in.
Morelana. Not that she is so old, but
she hates to see a man look at anyone
but her own fascinating self. The pigl'
II should think when a woman had
been married once, she would be salts
fled. It seems so indecent for a woman
70 want TO marry again. Maybe she
doesn Z, Perhaps she is only flirting"
"Perbapsl" Evelyn answered in an
enigmatie way.
(8Eondav-A Pat On The Back)