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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
OUR DAILY LAUGH

A GOOD IDEA.
.Nell-What New Years resolution
Are you going to make this year?
Bell haven't decided want
to make one that can be easily
broken.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
HISTORIC HARRIsBURSs

The first steamboat run on the
Susquehanna was in the thirties and
1t ran to Sunbury from here after
many Vicissitudes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

The deep-seated democracy of the
Bolsheviki is indicated in Trotzky's
announcement that if they don't
have a majority in the Constituent
Assembly they will overthrow it
Chicago Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
LABOR NOTES

The British Association of Marine
Engineers has requested the govern
ment to supply each vessel with a
motorboat, to prevent prolonged ex-
posure of shipwrecked sailors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

The state-use system in New Jersey
is replacing the old plan of contract
ing for the labor of convicts, accord
ing to the annual report of the State
Labor Commission. Under this plan
the Commission supervises all work
performed by the inmates of New
Jersey penal institutions, and allots
the work to be done by the convicts
which is for the state.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg is sending
tons of tin plate to factories for
manufacture of Army supplies?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
broken.
A WISE FISH.

A WISE FISH.
She-I wonder why this gold fish
never grows any.
He-The intelligent little creature
knows there would be no room foI
him in that small globe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

An optimist is one who reads eag-
erly about Senate inquiries into the
shortage of necessities. - st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1913

Verify say unto yoH, WhosoeUer
shall not receive the Kingdom of God
as a little child, he shall IN no Uise
enter therein.-MATr. 1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

to determine these matters? Too
many worthy Democrats may he
muddling the situation, perhaps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

q It is feared that when Russia finds
herself she will know what it is that
she has scovered.-Kansas City
Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

Daniels hopes that we will not
hate the Germans. But we can dis
like them.-Philadelph Public
Ledger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

In a report covering three years oi
progress officers of the international
Union of United Brewery Workmen
show that during this period wages
have been increased S10.593.S20 and
the working time reduced 4,55S,212
hours. These gains were obtained
through the signing of 623 contracts
for $40 unions located in 447 cities
and affected 51,SS5 members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

NO DOCTOR NEEDED.
ibid the doctor put you on .
diet?"
HE didn't lave follower did
It"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Allies can stand another Verdun,
sbut can Germany Street
Journal.
The country may submit to pork
less day, but OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
York World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

Pennsylvania State Department of
Labor and Industry has issued let
ter and poster to all employees of
women in Pennsylvania, calling at
tention to the growing number of
women workers in the state, due to
war conditions. and pointing out that
in the present emergency the state
laws relative to women's labor con-
ditions and hours have not been
changed. Mems wages are suggest
ed as fair basis of compensation
Tor the women.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03
Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
telegraph Building, Federal Square.

Z. J. STACKPoLE,P Pres't s. Editorin-C Ckisf
n. r. OYSTER, Business Manager.
GUS NJ. STEINMETZ. Mdndging Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

Note-Mr. Sack few months ago
delivered an address on Russia be-
fore the Harrisburg Chamber of
Commerce.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-03

1T is interesting to note in these
days when Democratic organs claim
to be the last bulwark of the free
dom of the plain people against the
corporations that Joseph F. Guffey,
chairman of the Democratic state
has been elected presi-
dent of q big gas company of Pitts
burgh, which has been figuring in
complaints made against it's rates
before the Public Service Commits
sion. He is the operating head of
several gas companies. He is also
director or manager of a water works
and q trust company and some more
gas companies.
Judges throughout the state who
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
PROVED PUZZLE TO CENSOR
Official Naturally Did Not Understand
Peculiar Form of Address Used
Between Friends.

He always called me mother" and
so l called him sonny" though there
is only a year between us. When he
went to France his letters began
Dear mother" and ended with Your
son -" and were just the honey"
bright letters boy would write to his
mother.
When censor, somewhere IN
France, read one over and then dis
covered the. address on the envelope
to be Miss -" he decided the boy
had made a mistake. He had put his
mothers letter in the envelope intend
ed for his girl He was a kind-heart-
ed censor, for this is what l read at
the end of one of such letters: 81
am very sorry for the apparent error,
but this is the letter 1 found ia this
envelope. Vera.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Really Bright Idea.

Margaret had been enjoying a visit
from her cousin, young woman libra
rian from ii distant city. When, her
vacation being over, she began getting
ready to CO. Margaret was filed with
dismay and begged to have her stay
longer.
Her mother said, "No, they need her
at the library and she must go"
Margaret sat thinking soberly a long
time. Then her face cleared and she
cried out, "Oh, mamma, couldn't we
get her renewed for two weeks?"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19


we can't deliver to you on account o
the storm. Are you expecting any
thingT
yes" I assented; IT am always get
ting kilograms. Read it to me owe
the telephone"
81 can't do that. l don't know you
You'll have to get Mr.. Green or one O.
his family to take the message TO
you"
VERY well. Hold the WIRE" I re
quested, putting my hand over the
mouthpiece. Lucille, will you take
this telegram? It's for me, but they
say they'll have to read it to some
member of the family because they
don't know me-"
Lucille took the receiver, picked up q
pencil hanging by string to the tele
phone and wrote down the telegram
on scratch pad on the wall as the
operator read 1t over the wire. When
it was done, without comment she
handed 1t 20 me.
1t read as follows:
~ Blaney-Coming TO you at last Ar
rive today. Have marriage license ready
VIVA DUNMORE.
Wait" / exclaimed; this can't be
for NE. Call up that operator again"
Don't try to explain" said Lucille
coldly. 81 suppose you don't even
know who Vida Dunmore isl"
debated moment as to whether
l.xxs ~l,t 81.
use? l did know a Vida Dunmore.
an actress. In fact, l had seen and
criticised her work only the week be-
fore.
Yes" I said slowly. II know her.
or know girl by that name. but we
are not friends. This telegram is a
mistake"
l saw that she did not believe me.
but | had no chance to explain, be-
cause in an instant we had all jumped
to our feet and were straining our
overweight nerves to catch a sound
which punctuated the roar OF the
storm,
Somewhere near revolver shot had
been fired.
We all FASTENED out OF doors.
do you suppose some one is shoot
ing at motherg" Lucille worried.
l tried TO reassure her, but my eff
forts were politely repulsed. Appar
entity the matter Of the telegram had
erected wall Of ice between us.
1T sounded as if It came from the
beach" Kent pointed in the direction
Of the dock.
mo; l am sure it was inland" ar
gued Bopp.
At heart | was inclined to agree with
ny rival but rather than appear to do
10 | started for the water front.
Around bank of bushes l came In |
hull sight Of the lake. There was
quiet cove where the |
lock was, but just beyond headland |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
FIVE FRIDAYS Indesd
Tale
By FRANK r. ADAMS
By FRANK r. ADAMS

/ When we reached the house no one
was In sight.
Probably upstairs putting the old
dame to bed" Kent said.
/ went up, raped on Mrs. Green's
door and entered. There was no sign
Of her Puzzled, went downstairs.
Nobody there" announced to
Kent.
Just at that moment there was a
sound outside, and / looked out to see
Lucille and Bopp arriving.
We'll" sighed Lucille, where's
motherT"
"where did you put herr 1 coun-
tered.
~" exclaimed Lucille. 81 haven't
seen her."
Haven't seen herr" Kent interject-
ed "Then who fired the revolver"
Didn't your" interposed Bopp.
mo"
"Who did, them" with sudden ap-
prehension.
Kent picked up the gun from the
table and broke 1t. Six loaded car
tridges dropped out.
"This cannon amt been fred" he
said, shifting the barrel
We looked at one another with
frightened eyes. What unseen force
was playing FRANKS on us? First the
disappearance Of Mrs. Green, then the
revolver shot coming out of the air
1t seemed too much to account for by
natural means.
When the telephone bell rang. our
nerves, all on paper edge, gave one
united leap. / answered the summons
'Hellov' I said.
This is the telegraph operator at
Fair View" said a masculine voice.
Have you got party at your place
named N. Blainey or something like
that?"
Eyes; am Mr.. Blainey"
Probably it's for you, then. We got
rush message for N. Blainey which
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Are You a Superior PERSON.

A professor of psychology announced
TO his class somewhat humorously one
day that he should PROFOUND a prob
lem by means of which each member
could prove 10 his own satisfaction
whether or not he was superior per-
son. The average person, he explained.
never works It out; only the person Of
superior practical ability succeeds.
Here is the problem. as propounded by
the Youths Companion:
A man has two pals, one of which
holds exactly five quarts and the other
exactly three quarts. He is sent to the
river to bring back exactly seven
quarts of water. no more, no less. With
only the five-quart pail and the three
quart pail how can he measure exactly
seven quarts? Can you solve It?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
CHAPTER v-continued.


you seem to know a good dea
shout detective methods" l said. with
mock admiration.
"Yeh," he responded seriously; 81
ought to-. I've been chased by some OF
the best detectives In New York
Then be added proudly, Il had Burns
after me once"
"Under her window is the first place
to look" said Kent, alive with inter
est now In the scheme where did
she sleep7"
picked out the window Of Mrs.
Green's room, and we carefully search
ed the wet ground underneath by light
Ing matches.
isn't 1t more probable that she
would come out by the doorT | sug-
gested. "She could never climb from
that second story window"
Sure she could" he asserted. See
that rain pipe here? 1t goes alongside
her window. A lady like her could
shin up and down that like mouse"
Somexay the picture of my future
mother-in-law q hoped frisking up
and down a narrow water pipe was
beyond my imagination.
Look hereg' exclaimed my compan-
ion. pointing to the ground In front Of
him '1s that or is 1t not the print OF
a lady's shoe?"
| looked. There was certainly a
footprint there, and IL was small and
narrow.
Its fresh too You can tell by the
mud that It's been made since the
heavy rain. Old footprints would have
been washed out anyhow"
This was sure enough reasoning.
Kent started to walk In the direction
that the footprints led, and followed.
All at once Kent stopped and liz sew
eral matches all In one place.
~ think I've solved the mystery"
he said, bending over the mud. but
1t looks bad for the doll. There's a
guy following her. Look at these
marks"
With a shudder verified his state
ment. Larger footprints were In the
mud with the small ones. The owner
of the larger shoes had evidently fol-
lowed the lady, because In many cases
the small footprints were partially OBJ
by the larger ones.
Kent echoed my own thought. "Gee,
I wish we had brought the gun
with u.s."
Lets hurry on before it's too late"
l urged.
We pressed forward at killing pace,
only stopping once in awhile to assure
ourselves that we were on the right
track. At one place the ground was
over a considerable area.
"He caught up with her here" Kent
'"They struggled Look,
she dropped this
He picked up a handkerchief. BY |
the light of a match 1 discovered that |
t was marked &C." There could be
no doubt; we were on the right track.
"She got away from him. though"
,xulted Kent. 'See here, just beyond
her footsteps are ahead again"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

A QUICK squirt OF flame ahead
~ halted us in our search fol
Mrs. Green. We heard an in
distinct murmur of voices, the
sound of twigs being broken, then alb
solute silence.
"Shr' Kent whispered. "As we are
not armed. we must creep up as close
as we can. then when the son of a gun
pipes us or we can spring on him be-
fore he can wing us. Do you get me?''
| admitted that his plan was good.
"'rhen on your knees and be care
full" he commanded. We crept through
mud puddles without noticing them
Then | heard the sound OF safety
match being scratched uusuccessfully
against box. When 1t finally lighted
what would be revealed?
A Jagged circle of yellow light flick
cred moment while crouched ready
20 spring. then burned DINNER and
went out. The silence was unbroken
until the light disappeared. then
Bopp's laugh rang out loud and clear,
followed moment later by a hys-
terical giggle which | recognized as
Luciles.
While l scuttled away as hastily as
possible in order to be out OF range be-
fore he could light another match, I
heard him say in a childish falsctto.
"one-two-three Tor Montyr'
| did not hear what else he had TO
Offer because | got out of earshot as
soon as possible. A few hundred
yards on the trail back to the house
Kent Joined me. We proceeded Indian
fashion silently for while.
Finally he ruminated: IT'S sure
queer how / forgot about her and him
being on the island. II 1t hadn't been
FOR them We was doing fine. l sup
pose welfare to go back TO the house
and begin all over again."
-No more footprints" l insisted
hastily. "Well just hunt as plain anna
teur hunters and cut out the detective
stuff"
Kent was visibly crestfallen-
Suddenly the mrffied report of a gun
reached our ears.
They've found her." said Kent
without enthusiasm Lets go back"
besitated. l hated to face Lucille |
after the ridiculous scene OF a short |
.jme before. Finally assented.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

Red-blooded men OF courage are on
the firing line--and there are many
snemlc. weak. discouraged men and
women left at home.
AT this time OF the year most people
suffer from a condition often called
Spring Fever. They feel tired. worn
out. before the day is half thru. They
may have frequent headaches and
sometimes ''pimply" or pale skin.
BlOodless people. thin. anemic peo-
pie. those with pale cheeks and lips.
who have poor appetite and feel that
tired. worn or feverish condition in the
springtime OF the year. should try the
refreshing tonic powers OF good al
teratiye and blood purifier. Such a one
Is extracted from Blood root. Golden
Seal and Stone root. Queens root and
Oregon Grape root. made mp with
chemically pure giycerine and without
the use OF alcohol. This can be OBJ
tanned la ready-to-use tablet form In
sixty-cent walls. as druggists have sold
II for fifty years as Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. II Is a
standard remedy that can be obtained
10 tablet or liquid form.
A good purge should be taken once
week even by persons who have a
movement daily. In order TO eliminate
matter which may remain and cause a
condition OF auto-intozication, poison
ing the whole system. To clean the
system at least once a week Ia to prac-
tice health measures There is nothing
so good for this purpose az tiny pills
made up of the May-apple, leaves OF
aloe and jalap. and sold by almost
all druggists In this country as Doctor
Pierces Pleasant Pellets, sugar-coated.
easy TO take.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Cuticura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and identifying the
skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples ad-
dress, "Cuticura, Dept x, Boston" At
druggists and by mail. Soap %, Oint-
ment % and 50.-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

up IN the morning at four clock, do my
bousework, then go to factory and work
all day, come home and get supper and
feel good. 1 don't know how many OF
my friends have told what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. Mrs. ANNA METERIANo,
Sc West 10th St., Peru, Ind
Women who suffer from any such all
ments should not fail to try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

- a. y "
badly that at times
II could not be on
my feet and it did
not seem as though
i could stand it 1
tried diff er g n t
medicines without
any benefit nd
several doc tors
told mo nothing
but an operation
would do me any
good My drug
gist told m e of
Lydia E. in k
h ans Vegetable
Compound. took
it with the result
that I am now well
and strong. / get
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
THE ROLL OF HONOR

The following is list Of the
names of the boys from Sho-
shone doing duty with the coIors.
Nearly every branch of the serv-
Zee is represented. II is the in
tention of the Journal to keep
this list complete as possible and
you will confer favor on the
management if you will call at
tention to errors or omissions.
A free copy OF the Journal will
be sent each member Of the Roll
of Honor whose correct address
may be obtained.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
An Estimate eff Rastus.

Mandy-Rastus. you all knows dat
you remind me of dem dere flynn ma
chimes?
Rastus-No. Mandy; how's dat?
Mandy-Why, Decays youse no good
on earth.-Sun Dial.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Down TO Earth AGAIN.

Tommy latter operation) What
with sister ere, an them lilies,
thought 1 was in 'eaven when I first
came round-till 1 seed Bill FOUNDER
in the next bed
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
LEMONS DO MAKE
THE SKIN WHITE
HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY LEMON
BEAUTY LOTION AT HOME
FOR A FEW CENTS.

Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter win supply
you with three ounces OF orchard white
fof few cents. Squeeze the juice Of
two fresh lemons into bottle, then put
In the orchard white and shake well.
This makes n quarter pint OF the very
best lemon skin whitener and complex
ion beautifier known. Massage this fra
grant, creamy lotion daily into the face,
neck. arms and hands and just see how
freckles, tan. sallowness. redness and
roughness disappear and how smooth.
soft aad white the skin becomes. Yes
II IN harmless. and the beautiful results
win surprise you.--Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Siuns of Sprlnn.

"What makes you so uneasy7 Is
your conscience troubling your"
mo, winter underwear"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
All Knitting,

Jane-Do you knltg
Susie-ho.
Jane-Get busy. Kid; even bones
Knit
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

The birds sing swetly at morn and
.ve--but do lot OF scratching be-
tween.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
WOMAN WORKS
IS HOURS A day
Marvellous Story of Woman's
Change from Weakness
to Strength by Taking
Druggists Advice.

Peru, Ind.--"I suffered from dis
placement with backache and dragging
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

II you happen TO find your feelings
all worked up. order a fresh supply.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19

at Is odd that gossips are so often
given as authorities"
"Not az all. for what they say goes"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
FRECKLES
Now L. The Ii.s Il Get Rid sf Ihsss urlI Spsts

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckies. as the pre-
scription othino--dOuble strengths guar
snteed to remove these homely spots
simply Ket ounce OF othine--doubls
siren gth--from your druggist. and apply
little OF II night and morning and you should
soon SEQ that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear. while tho lighter ones
have vanished entirely. IL ia seldom that
mere than ounce is needed TO completely
clear the akin and gain a beautiful clear
com pisxion.
he sure to ash fer the double strength 9TH
Inc. as this ~ sold under guarantee OF money
back n IL falls to remove frcckies ADV.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
Bitter Thoughts.

Mrs. Pester-IIave you forgotten
that this Is our wedding anniversary
Mr.. Pester-What pessimist you
are to brood over such subjects.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-04-19
CHAPTER vi.
More Mystery.

a QUICK squirt OF flame ahead
~ halted us in our search for
~ Mrs. Green. We heard an in
<,f.tg~,t .,,,,~r,rr 80 .ntoac tha
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-10
BUYERS AND FIGHTERS

RI I'VE bond holders for
every fighter in France
~ That is the proportion
which the National Liberty
Loan Committee has set for its
goal in the Fourth Liberty Loan
campaign. War department
plans call for an army of s.
100000 in France during the
year. To provide that army
the ages. for drafting men for
service have been extended
from 18 to As years of age.
Five million men will be
needed to put the finishing
touches upon Prussianism and
Kaiserism. Even this high fig
ure is not a great drain upon
our man power. Lloyd George
in a recent speech declared,
that if America puts into the
field proportionately as many
men as Great Britain she will
have 100000 in Europe,
armed for battle.
In the last Liberty Loan
there were less than 17,000,-
600 bond purchasers.
One fighter for five bond
holders is the figure set by the
Liberty Loan authorities as the
minimum for the Fourth Loan.
That means there should be
100000 purchasers of the
country lives iup1t6 expectati-
onS.
The 4sext-Lean- should be
nearer 5O,00O,000 subscribers
than 25,O0O,OOO or ten bond
holders for each man in the
field. America fean achieve
that result If klie stay-at-homes
are thoroughly awRke.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-10
28 YEARS AGO
(From the East oregonIan september


10. 1900
The pressed brick work on the
Pendleton Savings Bank building Is
being finished with oil by painters
and will present a beautiful appear
ance when the brush manipulators
complete their task. The cornices are
being painted to initiate marble.
George Hays is back from fishing
excursion to Cayuse. He captured 20
pounds of fine trout, the longest
measuring Is inches.
Robert Bruce sent his application
today for letters patent for device
he has invented Tor preventing run
aways. The device is attached to the
harness and is so arranged that when
horses become frighteneded and start
to run they can be chOked by the
driver.
w. d. Jackson had an exciting rum
away accident yesterday while hauling
wheat with four horses. The horses
ran four or five miles. causing havoc
James Daniels left for Meacham
this morning to fill lumber contract
for 900. 900 feet for James Oakley