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The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03

Hotels Favor Conservation.
More than 90 per cent of the better
class hotels Of the United States have
signed pledges for food conservation
including one meatless day and one
wheatless day each week.
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03
Washington

Francis J. Henev, special trust IN
vestigator for the federal trade CON-
mission. stated at Washington that the
packing interests are in reality mail''
moth food trust which has the entire
country in its grasp.
Col. Isaac Lewis, inventor Oh tne
machine gun which bears his name III
testimony before the senate military
affairs committee at Washhston'
hlames General Crozier for the rail-
ure to supply guns to the American
forces now in France.
The government, at the food price
Investigation before the federal trace
commission at Washington, introouceu
records in evidence to show that t'e
Chicago Stockyards company, AFTER ac'
ou,rinp control of the Chicago juno
ton Railways and Union Stocksards
company. was able. without other as.
sets or business, to "cut melon VI
e. an, oOO ont of the Junction haAt'
ways surplus.
Without waiting for congressional
appropriation, the war department Ut
washington authorized orders to sup.
NV 1000, 600 troops before the Oniteo
States went to war, 1t was oroas"'
ont in the testimony of General Snarpe'
ouartermaster general. before the se"'
ate military committee.
Rife manufacturers laid at the door
If the war department entire blame
for the delay in supplying rifles ana
machine guns for American soldiers
Inability of department officers 10
sense the danger three months before
war WAS declared and refusal to inter-
est themselves in preparedness are
held responsible for the small arms
shortage. The manufacturers, ap-
reared as witnesses before the sena'e
military affairs committee at Wasnlns-
ton.
Secretary Daniels and Paymaster
General MCGOWAN of the navy were
the first witnesses before the house
naval subcommittee at Washington
deleeated to begin an investigation into
the navy's war activities. Secretary
Daniels gave a general review of what
the navy has been doing. He told how
the navy is now building 424 caplta'
and other important ships.
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03
1ha Rooe Ar Cheerful.

The Poor Ar Cheerful.
There u moro cheer among the 1oor
than there II among the nch-tAer6
aro % many more poor people in ~
world
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03

TAX. 11 Il GSts GS!s = 2fs RE- Table,.
Drnsssts refund money Il 4 esils to cure. .. ".
GKOVA'S signature 10 on each boz. S0c.
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03

Poverty Might Help.
Prosperity makes beasts Of some
men. In n case like that poverty may
come along and make men Of them.
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03
4 FleljN0 TILE

A Fle9jN0 Tide.
what does DauDer call his sketcD
Of tie moonshine1D camp3"
"A study In sun nfe." .
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03
News of the
Week Cut
Down for
Busy Readers
U.S,-TeutO11ic War News
Observation-Disclosures

silaNNiaunnnnluumnnMll ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
U.S.-Teuto1ic War News
Direct assurances of the confidence
of both British and French command
ers in General Pershing's ability ana
their satisfaction with the breadtn
and soundness of his preparations 10
make American arms effective on the
western front have reached Washing
ton with the return from Europe OF
Maj. Gen. Hugh L.. Scott.
The kaiser's Christmas peace pro-
posals are out. They reached this
country through neutral" diplomat
ic channel. In brief they offer re-
turn to near prewar boundaries, ex-
cept in the case of Russia, which is to
pay the bill. Belgium, northern
France, Serbia and Roumania are to
be rehabilitated with money that
Great Britain is to pay Germany for
her lost African colonies. The govern
ment at Washington received the un-
vouched-fOr offer with the govern
mental equivalent Of yawn.
Evidence Of a German plot to align
the nations of South America against
the United States is revealed In tele-
grams sent to Berlin by the notorious
Count Won Luxburg, former German
charge in Argentina, made pubic Dy
the state department at Washington.
The forward gun crew of an Amerl-
can liner reaching an Atlantic port de-
stroyed submarine after leaving a
British port on its voyage, according
to stories told by passengers.
General Pershing cabled the war de-
partment at Washington that Lieut.
Samuel Miller of the medical officers
reserve corps had been slightly wound
ed. Lieutenant Miller has been at
tached to the British forces. His
mother lives at Lakeville, Pa.
Plans we'll laid by the war depart
ment at Washington contemplate the
listing for service in the National
army under the new QUESTIONABLE
now being answered by the conscript-
ed men, of q sufficient force to enable
President Wilson to issue a call for
q new draft about February 1.
Foreign,
The latest estimate of dead in the
Halifax disaster December 6 is placed
at $500.
Importation of intoxicating liquors
into Canada after Monday next Is
prohibited and their manufacture will
be prohibited after a date to be de-
termined later, Premier Borden off,
cially announced at Ottawa, Ont.
As the result of the publication In
Buenos Aires of the kilograms sent by
Count Won Luxburg, the former Ger
man minister, to the Berlin foreign Of
fee, it again has been necessary to call
out mounted patrols to dispense
crowds of people who demanded rup-
ture of relations with Germany.
A proposal that the province Of Que
bee secede from the confederation of
Canadian provinces was expressed in
a motion introduced into the provincial
legislative assembly by J. N. Fran
occur, deputy for Lotbiniere.
General Kaledines, the Cossack
leader, has proposed to the bolsheviki
government at Petrograd, Russia, that
civil strife cease, STIMULATING the indie
pendence of the Don territory and nom
Intervention by the maximalists.
The executive council of workmen's
and soldiers delegates has proclaimed
q state of siege in Petrograd in an ef-
fort to repress disorders due to the
looting Of wine cellars and shops.
Domestic
Claude G. Piersol, convicted kidnap-
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03
Domestic

Claude G. PiersOl, convicted kidnap-
er of Baby Lloyd Keet, has confessed
to Sheriff Mackey at Springfield, Mo-,
asserting the baby was killed by a
drug administered by the mysterious
Riley" to keep 1t quiet. The signed
confession, made public, duplicates IL
other persons.
It was announced at Republican
national committee headquarters Mt
Washington that Chairman Wilcox
has called meeting of the committee
in st. Louis On February II.
, A fire destroyed two munition plants
at Boston. The damage is set at $780,
600. Officials expressed the belief that
4 SOY started the fire in an effort to
destroy not the munition plants but
tie naval training station near by. An
Investigation IL under way.
Nueva Era, the last German paper
IN Costa Rfca, was seized by the gov
eminent on account of libelous artf-
cles against President Wilson and the
British prime minister. Lloyd-George.
-
Fuel supplies in Michigan have
reached such a low ebS that Admins
traitor w. X. Prudden asked manufac-
turers in that state to suspend opera
lions Of industrial plants from Deem
Der q until midnight December ..
The only exceptions are factories max
ing munitions needed for prompt ship
0ent -
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03

No er.ssise - JEss y: oe.fsss . ee1S.se
I'm ~ Exc RD1rROy CO., C01CA0o
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-03

Important to Mothoro
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children. and see that 1t
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
What Our Country Is Fighting For

There singular beauty concerning French Officer
Who the question What fighting for?
quickly piece of sod from the EARTH pressed to his lips and
claimed, For France, France!"
Commenting this incident the Evening
France is literally fighting for ner life II the enemy were
nenched in American SOIL If american cities had been sacked
If American had died by tho Thousands American
had been shame unspeabe the OF patriotic love
yearnng touchngy by the French who
kissed the handful would its the breasts
Americans
The Germans still only ySyAve miles from Paris while
three thousand miles them and coo the
ardo of Yet in that lie the bodies of the Lutanas
dead The German victory will
bear shores the ensaved outraged
Belgium.
American will be lying beside the Frenchmen
and Engshmcn who have given OF devo
ton" the
and feel II in hearts too the soil
precious thing and
country is fighting for national existence.
Our gallant troops those three thousand miles
make that "he that enavel Belgium"
to visit a similar fate beloved
country money
the for home, flag, and human liberty
Liberty Bonds,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
TEMPORISING IN LEGISLATION.

Representative Musck, of Breathitt, introduced bill
in the House time since that would have been good
shorn of its provisos We refer to his bill to tax
each Mr.. Dog $3.50 and each Mrs. Dog $780, If he had
quit there it would have been we'll but he put in provso
that paralysed the whole BILL He exemps one dog for
each farmer from the tax Every who has noticed
how many dozen dogs $1OO tax receipt be made to
cover will smile to what farce such law would be.
Mr.. Musck if you really want to take hold Of the dog
problem of the grubsavng sheepraising end of tand
have the courage of your convictions why don't you drop
all camoufage and make your bill straight out dog tax?
No law that will rid the country of the worthless dog will
appease the of the dogs You can't evil by
temporising.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
Buy Liberty Bonds and Protect Your Homes
Says President Of Women's Club Federation

Mrs George Zimmerman of Fremont o. President the Ohio FEEDER
alton Of Womens Clubs and chairman the Women Committee of the
Ohio Branch Council of National Defense issued this stirring call to
the the Fourth Federal Reserve District this second
Liberty Loan campaign:
BUY YOUR BOND FOR LIBERTY TODAY"
Because 1t is good investment.
Because helps the
raised by these bonds is spent in this country
Because these bonds necessary must be
raised by such
the would not be able provide themselves with the necessities
of life Everything would Hence these bonds
true saviors Of the
Because the buying of bond the investor in win
the
Because helps the lives American soldiers hastens the
day when from the battle from the training
men may return 10 their rghtu places in civilian life
Remember that this national crisis II is indr
dual in its upon every
of disorder and peril
ussnism not to France and England alone but to the
United Stateso state CITY, home Women OF
America BUY YOUR BOND FOR LIBERTY TO-DAY TO PROTECT
YOUR HOME"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
What Is Back of Your Bond

about the investment safety
should have been questioned
Liberty bond
given date interest during
greenback less, lacking of
The difference Is that the grenbak
lord creditor with grenbac Before
bond bond gTeenback.
both all the stability
of the dollar
fifty dollar Liberty will dollars
Uncle Sam will have broke before either becomes doubtful
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
A Patriotic Greed.

We believe in our countryside United
States Of America.
Webeieve in her Constitution, her lawss
her institutions and the principles for which
she stands.
We believe in her future-her past is Sc
cure.
We believe in her vast resources, her
great possibilities; yea, more, her wonder
full certaintes.
We believe in the American people,
their genius, their brain and Drawn,
We believe in their honesty their integ-
Irity and dependabiIty.
We believe that nothing can stand in
the way Of their commercial advancement
and prosperity.
We believe that what are termed times
Of business depression" are but periods Of
preparation tor greater and more pro-
nounced commercial successes.
And, we believe that in our country are
being worked out great problems, the So
lutions of which will be for the benefit Of all.
COMMERCIAL BANK,
West Liberty, KY
Capital Stock and Surplus $4,000
). R. COLLIER President EDGAR oooHRIHAM Asst Cashier.
". NJ GARDNER, Vice-Pre T. ]. ELAN, Director.
W. D. ARCHIBALD Cashier
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
BY JAMES L. FlESER.
director, Civilian Relief, Lake Divl-
sion, American Red Cross.

Singer Sewing Machines sid
on easy monthly payments or lib
eral discount for cash. When
you purchase a sewing machine,
get the best-a Singer which
will last lifetime. For CON-
plete information call or write
BURNS ELAN, M. S.
1864 Jackson, Ky.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
THE FOOD SITUATION.

The food situation in Morgan county is becoming
acute if not critical Not because of actual shortage
but because of the attitude of those who have surplus Of
toward the buying public 1t is currently reported
that that in this county who have anywhere from
200 to 1000 bushels of and above their ndvid
ual needs who will not sell single bushe at present.
maintaining that the price will eventually go to $500 per
bushel The man who would sell corn at $4 bushel in
the present world crisis robber-s or would be- guilty
of the worst form of proeerg and his surplus stock of
grain ought to be Communicated by the government and
sold to the consumer at reasonable price Every man
is entitled to fair return upon the product of his labor
The farmer ought to have fair margin of profit upon all
the products of his farm but the farmer has no better
right to profteer than the Manufacturer the merchant Or
the .tradesman.
The extortionae price at which the farmers are hold
ing their productive of but one result The food
administrator will be forced to fix price which, when
fixed, will not be in excess of $1.50 per bushe
We would not be surprised if this action is taken be-
FORE this article goes to press and if it done the farmer
.t.spill bear the blame.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

Senator Jim Ham Lewis, of Illinois, ntimates that he
could tell many things about the outcome of the war; but
will not. fhe will just give us little dope on the
Russian riddle will enter his with those of the
major prophets.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
MARSHALS AID
FOR ENLISTED
MANS FAMILY
Red Cross Home Service Stands
by Relatives Of Uncle Sans
Soldiers and Sailors.

[EDITOR'S NOTE:-This is the second
Of a series Of Ave articles prepared by
Mr.. Fieser on the subject of Red Cross
Home Service. The three remaining art
icles are: Financial Aid in Home SerY-
Ice" What Has Been Taught Home
Service Workers" and organizing and
Training 10000 Home Service Commit
teAmPn 81
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

Three hundred thousand Turks have deserted the Tur
ke-German armies because the kaiser is ''too cruel"
While the assertions may inconvenience him somewhat the
kaiser should satisfied that he's sustaining his reputation
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

Billy Sunday is reported to have lost his voice since
going to Washington Well it oughtnt to be difficult to
find voice in Washington. There few there that
could be better employed than at present.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

1t is no more than fair if the women to be grant
ed equal suffrage in public affairs, that there be way
Of guaranteeing to the men equal suffrage at home.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

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inch, net, for space. Composition,
position, etc, extra.
Obituaries leash to accompany Or
der), business readers, political read
ers, etc., cents per line per insertion.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

While we are after the other enemy aliens, why not
prohibit those epidemics of German measles?
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

The recent long cold spell was severe in the South
states that Negro preachers reported to have
preached an icebouud hell to their congregations
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

And now the army will weed out the incompetent
medicos. Pretty tough the sayat-homes when they
all get back and begin to get in their work.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

The Administration has walked up to the fact that it
has a Stone tied to its neck.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

An eastern author has written book entitled "How
to Rest" Now let him write book telling us how to
hold our job while the resting is going on.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

The best printing of all kinds
at this Office.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

If the shade of old Abe Lincoln ever hovers about the
halls of Congress- the discussions going on there must
sound mighty familiar toh him.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

If the price of eggs continues to advance, old Bddie
will soon require bodyguard. She'll be too valuable to
let run loose.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

If Congress keeps on tanning those political flames it
ought to be able to conserve lot Of fuel up there
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14

The country seems inclined to gently remind T. R. of
his own assertion that this is no time for politics.
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LICKING VALLEY COURIER

Entered as secuhd class matter
April7, 1910, at the post.office at West
Liberty, KY, under the Act Of March
3, 1879.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1918-02-14
That German peace dove turned out to be crow.

They've changed the old song to every Monday is
Sunday now"
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That German peace dove turned out to be a crow.
They've changed the old song to every Monday is
Sunday now"
The Administration has walked up to the fact that 1t
has Stone tied to it's neck
While we are after the other enemy aliens why not
prohibit those epdemcs of German measles?
If Congress keeps on tanning those political flames it,
ought to be able to conserve lot of fuel up there.
The country seems inclined to gently remind T. R. of
his own assertion that 'ths is no time for politics"
If the price of eggs continues to advance old Bddie
will soon require bodyguard She'll be too valuable to-
let run loose.
If the shade Of old Abe Lincoln ever hoves about the
halls of Congress- the discussions going there must
sound mighty familiar tohm.
An eastern author has written a book entitled GLOW
to Rest" Now let him write book telling us how to
hold our job while the resting is going on.
And now the army will weed out the incompetent
medcos Pretty tough on the stay-athomes when they
all get back and begin to get in their work.
The recent long cold spell severe in the South
states that Negro preachers reported to have
preached an ice bouud hell to their congregations.
1t is no more than fair if the are to be grant
ed equal suffrage public affairs, that there be way
of guaranteeing to the equal suffrage at home.
Billy Sunday reported to have lost his voice since
going to Washington. Well, oughtn't to be difficult to
find voice in Washington There few there that
could be better employed than at present.
Three hundred thousand Turks have deserted the Tur-
La l,n;nnn ,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
TryTf1ese
Delicious
Sa-Van=Eg
Recipes i
Lohnny Cake or cern Brad

az oups q cora med; sSD Of vhaas nourl
u cop Of sugsri 1 te.spoonfui Of saitt )
81 n+ited iardi tesspoenfuis Of baking
powder Slft corn meal. hour, sugar, salt,
6,kirg powder Sogethet Add melted t.rf
and Ss-Van-Es ~et OF dissolved In 8 table
epoenfsls Of milk Add enough nant 70
make . batter neS too thick Bake In
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
.So-THn-Es Mullins

. cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, y
tee spoon salt; ! tablespoons Sugars ] cup
r,iik, TABLESPOONS melted buttert ton
spoos s.Van-Est : esblssp poems water. Mix
and sIt dry insredisnts. odd gradually
melted bueter, Bake In creased mSfaa tina
Is minuteA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
y Salad DresstAg

.sEr ssi'Y'n' i.sis f. r aiis -s.. X.
eupful si.rr r,ss,arIngy pinch 81 AT scd
soeoniul sugar Nix thu dry insredierta -
aethsr, stir In the dissolved Ss-Vsa-Ess
sd orre-hsH cup Of vinegar, Beat all to-
gether, then add tha remainder OF thu erp,
Of miik. small piece OF butter, and eooa. stts-
ring constantly untI thick like crssm
before serving thia 70 proper consist
ency Slsh. cream or Olive oii
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
Saves One Third Shortening

Bear this in mind. -Van-Ee isso rich
in itself that shortening should be re-
duced one-third when it is used. Re-
member, use IS less shortening with
Sa-Van-Eg than is called for in any
recipe otherthan special Sa-Van-Eg
recipes given here and in the blue-and-
orange colored package Sa-Van-Eg
contains no part of inferior eggs. Tn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
P0rcdkcs
White Sugar Cookies

Cup l.rdl y cup b..,.s saps -a,.. .
solved l., tablespoons Of water, u tee.
spoon sai.s u teaspoon sod. dissolved is I
cup sour milk, " grated nusmsK and
aehspoons baking powder, Mix with itou
bake IN moderate oven
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
Produces Lightr,ess

Eggs, as everyone knows, are used to
produce ightness. Nourishing, pure
-Van-Eg, America new" War Egg"
gives practically the same result as
expensive eggs atan economy SO great
as to seem almost unbelievable.
Thousands of Keokuk housewives will
KNOWING aboutSa-V an-Eg tomorrow
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13
You Car, Improve Your
Best Recipe

With Sa- Van-Egyou can actuallyim-
prove your best recipe. If you want
TO reach your husbands heart tomor-
Tow evening, just make any of the
Delicious eggless recipes given on this
page, or take any of your own favorite
Feclpes, following these simple in
Btructions.
OF each whole egg called for, level
easpoonful of nutritious Sa-Van-Eg
Elth two tablespoons of water or milk
nay be used with no eggs whatso-
per. The result will surely amaze
nd please you beyond bounds! 1t
natters not how many eggs are called
u' you can use an equal number of
FVel teaspoonfuls of Sa-Van-Eg in
ccordance with the above directions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13

fact, it contains no eggs whatsoever.
It is made of pure milk and cereal
products.
You can always depend upon it's even,
high quality and every culinary ex-
pert realizes that this is an element of
first Importance in making her cook
ing an unvarying success
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-13

pointed. The unprecedented demand
from dealers and jobbers everywhere
has brought this condition about.
Accept no substitute.
One Csc package of Sa-Van-Ee may be used in
the place of three dozen finest quality eggs.
Get yours early. Try it and tell your friends
of your wonderful results.