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had stove in the center, good stove
and big one, but at first it was of
no use to us, because the Germans
| would not give us coal or wood for it.
! But after shivering for while, we be-
! gan ripping the boards out of the bar
racks, and taking the dividing boards
from the benches that we used for
beds.
Later, they gave each Of us mat
tress filled with wood shavings, and a
blanket that was about as warm as
pane of glass. The mattresses were
placed on the ground in the barracks,
which were very damp, and after three
or four days, the shavings would be-
gin to rot and the mattresses to smell.
In order to keep warm we slept as
close together as we could, which
caused our various diseases to spread
rapidly.
When we were receiving our rations,
the sentries would offer us an extra
ration if we would take a lash from
their belts. We We're so hungry that
many and many q man would go up
and take a swat in any part of his
body from the heavy leather belts
with brass tongue and buckle, just to
get q little more shadow" soup or
barley coffee or mud bread.
One morning the sentries picked out
ten men from our barracks, of which
I was one and drilled us over a field
near the kuche. There was a large
tank in the field and we had to pump
water into it. 1t was very cold, and
we were weak and sick, so we would
fall one after another, not caring
whether we ever got up or not. Fritz
would smash those who fell with his
rife butt. We asked for gloves, be-
cause our hands We're freezing, but all
we got was "Nichts."
After we had been there for about
an hour and a half, one of our men
became very sick, so that I thought |
he was going to die, and when he fell |
over, l reported it to sentry. The
the snow, yelled, "Schwein, NIGHT |
krank!'' grabbed him by the shoulder, |
and pulled him all the way across the |
field to the Office of the camp COM
rnander. Then he was placed in the |
guard house, where he remained for
two days. The next thing we knew,
the Russians had been ordered to
make box, and were being marched
to the guard house to put him in it /
and bury him.
Another thing at Neustreiitz, that
was pretty hard to stand, was the pref
fy habit the Huns had Of coming up
to the barbed wire and teasing us as
though we were wild animals in
cage. Sometimes there would be
crowds of people lined along the wire
throwing things at us, and splitting,
and having a great time generally. II
was harder than ever when a family
1arty would arrive. with water and
nutter, and maybe grosvater and
and all the little Boche
kinder, because. as you probably
know, the Germans take food with
III matter what kind, and they would
'ta-id there and stare at us like the
,oo5s they We're, eating all the time
and we so hungry that we could
nave eaten ourselves,s almost. After
hey had stared while, they would ]
,egin to feel more at home, AMI then
would start the throwing and splitting I
md the "schweinhund" sangerfest, and ,
hey would have a great time general Y
y. Probably, when they got home,
hey would strike off a medal for ,
in honor of the visit. :
Then, too, there were always Hun :
oldiers on leave or off duty, who made +
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Joined the Army.

AN private in the qnartermaster's
corps\at Camp Pike decided that he
would \sooner be in more active
branch 1t the service, SO asked for AID
received va transfer to the artillery.
After bidtiing him good-by, his bunk
mate hung service flag with one star
in front OF their barracks. On beini
asked whas IT all meant he said: "Or
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-11-08
A Close Estimate.

The Boss--Oh, yes; I suppose
you're honest as the day is long.
The Job Hunter used to be, but
l haven't figured 1t out since the day
light saving law went into force.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-11-08
Glorious Tips.

Siuger-The hills are tipped with
gold
Weary Waiter-I wish 1 was a
blooming hill.
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Every Woman Wants
w. N. u, BILLINGS, NO. 44-1s1s.
Largest Sugar Crop.

The 1917-1S sugar crop of the prov
fnce of Matanzas, Cuba, was the larg-
est on record, S31, 400 bags of 325
pounds each.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-11-08

Norway's unions have $4,000 mem
E,ers, an increase of 1900 in year.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-11-08

Five out of the last nine ears o.
Russia have been assassinated.
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important to Morhers
.Rouqh on Pa.

Father-What does the teacher say
about your poor arithmetic work?
WillieShe says shed rather you
wouldn't help me with it.-Boston
Transcript.
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se Of Standing Ur

ing Killed.
1t point to pay us visit, and though
civvies, especially the women, they
were bad enough.
We had one bucket in each barracks,
and as these buckets were used for
both washing and drinking, they were
always dirty. We boiled the water
when we washed the clothes, to get
rid Of the coolies, and that left a
erttr--~r ~ ~ f',~t I6oI- frat no rod
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A Round Of Applause, Please.

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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-11-08

~Medical Adviser" a book of 1000
pages, bound in cloth, containing chap
sers on First Aid, Bandaging, Anatomy,
Hygiene, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe.
200 prescriptions for acute and chronic
diseases; profusely Illustrated by wood
cuts and colored plates. Ask your drug
gst or send SOC. to Publisher, 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
II a woman is nervous or has dizzy
spells, suffers from awful pains at regu-
Ear or irregular intervals she should turn
40 a tonic made up of herbs, and with
out alcohol, which makes weak women
strong and sick women well. 1t is Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which can
he procured at any drug store, in either
liquid or tablets. If you wish to obtain
g. ten-cent trial package, send to DR..
Pierre's Invaids' Hotel Buffalo, N. Y.
The restorative power of Doctor Pierce's
Eavorite Prescription speedily causes wo-
snanIy troubles to disappear-assistst the
organs to properly perform their natural
functions, overcomes Irregularities, re-
moves pain and misery at certain times
and brings back health and strength to
NERVOUS, irritable and exhausted women.
Then, for the liver and bowels nothing is
$50 good as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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WAR WORK

American women
nurses are installed
eight miles in the
rear Of the fighting
lines "over there"
Right here at home
m a ny w o ~ e n
should learn nurs-
ing to take care Of
the sic k or, in
emergencies, the
wounded. You can
learn a great deal
by obtaining the
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
VOUCHED FOR BY ALL.

Did You endorsed by people than Judge
Robson in this for Congress? All the ministers of
different churches all the teachers both the Colleges Public
Schools the Teachers Institute all the and district officials
from the highest to the lowest all of the of tie district
Guiding the Magistrates Police Court
and Republican Judge OF the Court of Appeals all the business
people including the rchan bankers railroad people,
ers ell the union miners of the district including labor leaders, local
unions etc., farmers and Republican County Committees
unanimously endorsing Judge Robson his Repub
can nomination fol Congress- Can beat tf Was
avoraby introduced great district Judge
son The reason find Judge ROBSON self made
man. clean decent upright generous citizen, his
neghbors and those who know him who lives
life that Judge Robsoa has led merits generously
praise and encomum of his associates and
daily walk He is honest honorable upright fair
crate He is anxious that citizen have
has champoned the canse of many humble
Although frequently mplored to flor Office he has stead
tasty refused until he entered this
the many who persistenty Judge
for Congress and pledged him his support doing
Mr. Edwards violates his word breaks his
Can who believes square in Justice and
fairness support who will promise this manner
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
Our Next Congressman
Paid Advertisement.


When Mr. Edwards Congress he will know just
where begin and what He will have through
of training his job His former and
experience will ente him important committee assignments
he will take his the head of the table with his former
colleagues be ab times render vau
able and lasting to his and his district
He stands for the prosecution of the
Compensation soldier and their DEEPEN
dents, their brave patriotic service
Edwards of granting Old Age Pensions those
who have spent the best their lives in the Mines factories
and in other Industrial Pursuits
he successful his efforts behalf of
the soldiers He nrumenan passing general laws for
benefit and Private Pension Bills
than any other member.
Was the first advocate Federal Aid for public roads
established the first RURAL FREE DELIVERY mail
in the District.
Voted for and helped pass first eight hour law passed
by the Federal Government.
Voted for the law limiting the hours of Teegraphes and Rail-
road men,
Aided in establishing the Bureau of Mines and Mining.
Stood for immigration and opposed the admission
of cheap labor from any country.
Introduced bill and advocated National Prohibition.
These only few of the things accomplished by Mr.
Edwards while Congress and he returned he will
be ab due his experience and ability render far greater
vice to the Country and to his constituents than ever
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26

Judge Robson self made the of Union Soldier
and loyal working republican, Kentucky He
convictions of his something and he knows
when he is right There higher example good citizenship
than is set forth by the daily life of Judge Robson
First he christian gentleman engaged in Sunday School
Church work. he ardent supporter schools and churches
he and helpful need Never school
or church donation but Judge Robson is in his part
The soldier boy and his family will find friend Judge Rob
He constantly working make conditions better for the
and He is in the thick of drive the Red Cross
M A. and the Bond because he thinks that this will
help to bring about and make easier for boys
In short he typhe the highest plane of citizenship moral
N spiritually and patrocaly Give him aid and
his for the Republican for Congress and will
have served your country well.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
EDWARDS AMACHINEPO L!TICIAN.

Edwards used to manipulate the machinery of the district in
politics he trying together his old machine
Robson When he to town in his campaign
hunts the politicians about the courthouse with them
things and gets them promise deliver their
him in this Edwards thinks he this
operating his old machine He has often used his machine
primaries old machine badly and
had bad smahup when against Caleb Powers I91o
in good working order and do
ieve that it can be manipulated now :
The farmers working and business people for Ed
They Robson because Robson
friend Judge Robson has always espoused the of labor
the against the rch the weak against the strong The
politicians always seeking something for themselves and Ed
wards has the idea that he make deal the po
whereby deliver him the whole
This be in these enlightened days There time
the local politicians could hoodwnd the voters manipulate
the election and nominate elect whom they would That
Edwards best Things have changed since then Now the
working people doing their thinking and voting.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
POWERS ROBSION'S FRIEND.
1Paid Advertisement

In letter addressed Judge Robson, Caleb
You good Republican, and been reliable and
consistent friend mine for the and for all of
which again take the opportunity of thanking you.
So Individually concerned whatever differences that
have arisen between wiped wish you
Yours very truly,
Caleb Powers"
clearly Caleb Congress
ona Mr. Edwards has been the life long Of Caleb
Robson has been the friend of Caleb
for twenty years There why Powers
All sensible thinking people that
Robson better qualified much ADLER and better prepared
represent the district in Congress than Edwards
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
ROBSION'S CHARGES
AGAINST CALEB POWERS

J. NJ Robson Charges Caleb Powers
l. With being traitor to his country that he turned
his back on the mountain and married German.
That he lacking in Republicanlsm that he
wanted quit the Republican and join the Progressive
party.
3. That he rich.
4. That he stingy he would not contribute to
Church. the Red Cross the Young Mems Christian ASsoca
ion would buy Liberty Bonds, that he failed place
tombstones at the head of his fathers grave
S. That he went the district last fall making anti
speeches. that he went the school houses the gnO
rant people to make these speeches
E. That Powers without influence in Congress- not
only with the Democrats but with the Republicans likewise
On of his health Mr. Powers forced to with
draw from the for Congress- and he did, Robson
began him for
Mr. Edwards. Powers issued calling halt Rob-
Robson mad and going after the Powers family again.
He has made vicious attack Hon. A. J. Croey Powers
Mr. Crowley has been against Mr. Robson all
along He member of Mr.. Edwards campaign committee in
County He is Mr. Croey whom Powers
the letter stating his position in the Congressional Caleb
Powers think good deal of Andy Crowley He knows he is
reliable and trustworthy and that he always good
judgment
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
EDWARDS DID NOT URGE ROBSON
TO RUN FOR CONGRESS

Don Edwards did not Robson make the for Con
already red hot candidate Congress
London and for Edwards him. He
told Edwards others that disgrace
beat that he had the dope with which beat
conversation Edwards gave Professor
some friendly advice, and told him he aansta real
proposition when he tackled Powers
CONTINUED ON end page
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26

Judge Robson of Knox County, candidate
for Republican nomination for Congress. 18th
District. Judge Robson is friend of the great
common people, an orator, man Of ability.
The 18th District will have sure enough rep
rssentative when he goes to Washington. The
opposition now comedies that Judge Bobsion is
in the lead and will win on the 3rd Of August.
Do not fail to 60 to the election. Cast your vote
early. Judge Robson will appreciate anything
you may do in bis behaf".
Paid Advertisement
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
Judge J, M, Robson
OF KNOX COUNTY
Candidate for Republican Nomination for Con-
sress 18th District

the able and effective speakers
Kentucky acknowledged of the best lawyers the
Common citizen he has superior He patriot
every minute and loyal support OF bis government
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26
LABOR.

President Van Bttner of the 18th district Mine Work
of America has investigated the Edwards
Robson and enthusiastically supporting Robson
Robson stands for the abong Class
great union have inquired which
man to support Edwards Robson. Among this was
w. R. Hicks President Local United Workers at Wilton In
answering Hicks inquiry President writes the following
letter:
Jelico Tenn. July 10,
Mr.. w. r. Hicks, Pres.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-26


Jelico Tenn. July 10, IS.
Mr.. w r. Hicks, Pres.
Local Union o. NJ W. of A.
Wilton, KY
Dear Sir and Brother:
received your letter many others asking an ex
preston from the candidacy T. tRobsion of
Barbourvle and Mr. D. Edwards London Kentucky.
not desire to enter into political 18th
Congressional district but you truhfuy that
have carefully investigated the records standing
the two gentlemen in question for years.
that Robson of high character splendid
ty and in opinion would make great Congress-
and he has been real friend to the
ing class He did great service for the miners
for better hours better conditions
services would have amounted dollars
but he did not charge and when he had
thought of being candidate and without request
miners to help him.
regret putting out such stuff
as the Hbbard affidavit
bbard and others in later adavits show that had
false statements against Robson The miners
any such stuff is being circulated.
You know, other miners know that Rob-
sion has been and their FRIEND honest
able and feel that all of the miners should
give him their unqualified support further they
would be ungrateu they failed proof
that Robson friend the laboring see the fel.
lows who lining up against him.
Mr. Edwards has employed great many men, but from
liable information believes working men long
hours and giving them small pay.
am not trying to dictate anybody merely saying
what find to be facts in view the fact that
queSteo great the miners
You at liberty say the miners that my pos
ition In this matter I remain,
Very respectfully,
Van Bittner,
President District 70, u M w. A.
Since this letter received by President Hicks
cal Union he has taken Judge Robson and
doing everything bring his elections
This true of the President of the several through
out this 18th district They Robson
has been standing by the aborng Halls
the laborng man needs true representative who will stand
by him and rights Mr. Edwards cannot
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
Local Draft Boards to
Reopen Railroad Cases

WAS7ilNGTDN. sept. H.--prtft boards
have been asked hy Proves; Marshal
General Crowder =" rcup"n all 'aSrS
whore skilled railroad smi'i"y"S have
been placed III lass and % ul";"rIu'n
anew wh"t her tn" men concerned ar" IN
titled /" exemption from military ser
vice.
No change in tn" regulations lh~ been
made. hut il is rNp""''I thar In" review
ing action Of thc board taken ~ In,
light of industrial developments will re-
suit in tn" exemption Of Il larger mum
Dor Of railroad men and present som" re-
lief from a situation which has led :" Il
protest to President WilS"u 10y ITr""iul
General McAd"".
Tho review is asked =" cover al
skilled rn!lrrad employees. wl;h"ui regard
tn thu branch e III" service. Men II
railroad service between i and T., years
Of age. wh" register ThIrS'lny. Will To
held for Srrvir.. or exempted und"r tin
new regulations III r"frr"n"" :" ''crupa'
tiunal exemption. IN" Application al
which is expected Ia Lee more liberal
The present order "uIE Hp:rl;'$ !" 'hUs'
within thu old draft HG'S "ii" ar" n"r
In service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
GOVERNMENT PAPER WASTE

In view Of the shortage in the paper
supply Il great many newspapers have
called attention t. the great waste or
paper through circulars sent out by tne
different depa r,m"nts OF the govern
n,ent. Practically every bank and every
other agency in the country having TO
do with the War Savings stamps cam
nalrn and tn. Liberty Loan campaigns
can testify TO tn" large duplication OF
reports. circulars and special forms tha'
ia continuously in evidence. IL is sal"
10 say that one-ehird Of tho "shclal ana
scmi-nffcial circulars coming from the
government printing house. and which
hn,n 20 do with the war might b" clint
mated without lvss. Additional 10 these
are many nunwar pnhlIrati"hS "h''h
could b.. dispensed with entirely while
the war is in progress and while ne
parar Shnrtag" is SO acute.
All over the country newspapers are
IRWIN, TO conserve the paper supply.
They ar. reducing tn" size of their pub
locations: they AZ" using smaller type
they ar. cutting out thrs' hulnp"r "i
their exchanges: they are reducing me
number of copies they formerly gave &c
charities and public institutions. and ~
thssc means have helped TO say" gre"
,r,,un, Of paper. White consclenupus!y
,,ors;,r ~ do this. i, is not II nttic
Irritating To So the great waste OF paper
carried on b. government agents ard
With government SUPERVISION
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
What the New School
Code Will Bring About

CHARLESTON. w. Va Sept. a.-Thc
state department Of schools has an
nounced the following concrete outline
Of what is proposed for tho schools Of
Yves, Virginia by ;ha draft Of Tho new
school cord which will be presented 10
th,, state legislature for enactment next
January:
I. State and county administration:
D-Stat" board Of education. tto take
the place nf tho present state board "t
regents)-- (a) five TO seven leading mon
tnnt school men) appointed 10y COVER
nor-nccesSlry cXpcnseS-no salary: Oh
to have general charge Of schools-state
institutions. high schools. vocational
schools. building and sanitation. Ccrtifi-
cation. etc; (c) to employ experts
(school mcn) to have charge II differ
cnt divisions under general policy de-
termincd by state board; (d) 10 adopt
text books (o)-(:ounty board Of cdu-
cation-(a) composed of presidents Of
district boards; OD to appoint county
Supcrint cndrnt md fix his salary: (c)
in some cases divld" county into super
riSnry districts and employ som" expert
Supervisors: tdD fix any county school
levy provided for and distrihut" I" dis
trictS: (c) to determine and carry out
county school policy.
IL. Finances: Cd Csr Of present stat"
school fund as supplementary fund; CD
provision for an additional larg" state
fund derived from indirect taxation.
LICENCES, etc. to hc distributed on basis
of attendance or enumeration: t3)ruun-
" fund from county levy Of about )
p"r cont to he distributed I" districts
by county board: 90 district levy with
much higher limits.
III. Compulsory education: tD re-
quirc five days week for wh"l" term
Of at least seven months with heavy
fines for officers. parents and teachers
not meeting requirements: 60 require
persons not able :" read and writ" tn
go TO part-IIn" ,''h""ia ill! they are | :
years old; CD l'r,,.id' " definite" plan
fur doing away with illit"racY.
". Teachers: 90 some high Srhonl
education and professional training for
all: (2) improved law for crrtIfira.tiun;
go much higher minimum salaries.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-10
TWO VIEWS OF TAXATION

Congress accentna'es
financial policies of the two political parties Inc necessity
why the VOTERS
Briefly OF the revenue bill proposed E
man Kchn bill differs bill that would
b ad by Republican by Chair
and upon
ao upon
generally also avoids tariff duties IN me "ouS "
Senator smoot prepared budenins BUSINESS
OF
osed on all individual No difference is
profits and the incomes o
ordinary The highest rate applicable IN elner case w
o be
tax bill prepared would first OF all return
to the protective meet the
products ports and charge those poouc "
privilege entering markets 1t would distinctly seek 10 sum
including all industries
them liberal degree OF poecaon " u
,oc, burdens OF among
and cause every
and woman owning property make contribution
national
productive business OF
Republican bill would aim to make the ouroen
moss placed individuals anu It's oroau
activity instead OF depressing
bill would Tor It's oo w
wider development liberal rewards for individual
directly opposite enec
Thoughtful consider which Of these policies lneF wish "
national of Congress TINS 1a Ihes
~ Cheering no, for the OF 1919 and lS2" "
tine Senator helping determine the national po
n civ years 20 come Republican the
Quilt up unoee
peocan administration between no" ana 1870 W" ee
very Industrial organizations We Will
1919 49, hnpton frank of The great corporation N
COMBINE lot onof
nosas will change Of front on the part our
manufacturers IN the
the leadership that is NECESSARY wisely "
ude the business through this constructive period