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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
COMMITTEE ON STREET
SALES READY FOR WORD

AS was the case in the previous lib
erty loan drives. the committee In
charge of the street sales will be es-
pecially active during the fourth cam
paign. The Washington public is
promised surprises a-plenty by this
alert and indefatigable committee
when the big drive gets into motion
next Saturday.
This subcommittee, which is headed
by E. H. Johansen, has been busy
making preparations for the past two
weeks and is now ready and waiting
for the word GO" This committee
will stage d continuous variety show
on the streets of the city during the
three intense weeks of the loan cam
paign.
The official sales truck which will
be used during the campaign will be
regular show on wheels. according
to the chairman. 1t will convey a
small army of orators, entertainers,
musicians and StronS-nerved and
strong-armed bond statesmen from one
busy corner to another.
Harry Wardman. who provided the
picturesque bullet-booths for the last
campaign, has been at work for the
past week on the body to the truck,
and members of the subcommittee de-
clare that it surpasses anything OF
the kind ever used here.
The body has room for piano. a
Jazz band, desks for the bond sales
men, and a platform on the rear Tor
the speakers and special entertain
ers. The body will be mounted on a
three-ton truck, which has been do
mated by Charles Semmes.
In addition to the truck. the street
sales subcommittee will have the use
of a tank, which is to be donated by
the Elks, and the Kallipolis Grotto
band, which requires two trucks to
convey it.
The subcommittee ia building two
huts on Pennsylvania avenue where
special rallies will be held and where
bonds will be sold. One OF these
tuts is on the north side of Penn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
Begin Saturday Morning.

These personal solicitations VIII
commence early Saturday morning
under the direction of the supcom-
mittee on business solicitations OF
which E. C. Graham is chairman.
More than $50 active local business
men have been enrolled by Chairman
Graham to aid in this task. The busi-
ness section Of the city has been map
ped off into districts ana a certain
number Of men have been assigned 70
each district Mr.. Graham has I'M
pressed his co-workers with the I'M
portance of soliciting every business
concern in their respective territories.
irrespective Of it's size, and each Will
be required to make a report to the
chairman, showing the name OF the
concern, the amount of the subscr1p-
ton or the reason given for not SUD
scribing. In this way, when the can
vass has been ended, the COMMITTEES
will have a complete record OF bust
ness houses of Washington Tor the
fourth loan. :,
Letters are being sent today to al
Of the committeeman, by Harry Ali
mond, secretary, advising them OF the
territories to which they have been
assigned and urging them to be ready
to start Saturday morning and push
the work with. vigor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

j. Harry Cunningham. secretary Of
the Board of Trade; Charles j. Colur..-
bus, secretary Of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association; Thomas
Grant. secretary of the Chamber OF
Commerce; George Harris and Carl
Droop.
The general committee announced
today that it has not completed al
the other plans for the opening gay
celebration, but gives assurance tnat
the ceremonies here will be stirring
and impressive; that the memories OF
the occasion will linger long IN ene
minds of all.
The committee is not going to over.
look the bond selling. This featuI :
will be treated by no means aS lncl.
dental. The committee realizes that
the city has large quota to ralse,
and it is going out to raise It risne
from the start" Arrangements arg
under way for a thorough canvass OF
every business house. store. manu-
featuring plant and corpor etion on
in the city. A personal solicitation
will be made at each place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
ELEVATOR BEING REPAIRED.
Visitors to Top Of Washington
Monument Must Climb Steps.

Visitors who within the next few
days would see the National Capital
from the top Of the Washington Mon
ument will have to climb the hum
dreds Of steps in the big shaft
Col. C. S. Ridley. in charge of public
buildings and grounds, today an
nounced that the elevator in the
Monument is being repaired.
Col. Ridley also announced that all
traffic over the Highway bridge will
be stopped between 1 and $50 O'Clock
on Monday and Tuesday mornings of
next week while repairs are being
made to the tenders Of the draw in
the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
GAS PROTECTION PERFECTED.
British Masks Found Satisfactory
to Scientific Experts.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
LONDON, September 19.-German
gas does not hold the terrors ii. a4d in
the earlier days of the war. as Brit
ish masks provide practically COM
plete protection.
Army scientists are said to be SO
satisfied with the anti-gas measures
that cases of casing are now treated
as self-inhicted- Unless the victim can
establish that his hurt was sustained
through no fault of his own, he ia re-
garded as suffering from self-infiicted
wounds.
Latest German gases are said to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
CAPTURED GUNS COME
TO STIR BOND BUYING

Thirty-nine German field guns cap
tured by American soldiers in France
have arrived in this country and are
being distributed to eastern cities
for display during the fourth liberty
loan campaign. which opens Saturday.
The liberty loan publicity bureau
told the story of the guns today. They
orange from three to s inches in cali
Der and bear the names Of thousands
of American soldiers penciled on the
guns themselves, the wheels and car
riages in the hope that they will be
,seen by friends and relatives back
home.
Most of these guns were captured
in the recent allied offensive between
sSoiSsous and Rheims. and bear evil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

What is said to be the highest price
ever paid In this country for raw
skunk sinks was obtained at the fall
auction Of furs in New York yesterday.
when the finest lot offered brought
50 each. A freak fox fur. auctioned
for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
brought $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
Committee Meeting Today.

Details concerning this rally were
discussed today at a special meeting
of the subcommittee on civic bodies
with the general committee at the
presided and the other members of
his committee in attendance were:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

not outwardly unpleasant and have
no immediate effects, with the conse-
gard the warnings and delay putting
on the masks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

1t matters little what it is that you
want-whether situation or servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
Queen Esther' to Be Presented

VueeH GStu6I 70 DC 1ISSeuCSu.
At the Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Zion
Church, D street between I'd and Sd
street southwest, the biblical drama
Queen Esther" is to be presented to-
morrow night The committee In
charge consists Of J. 8. Jones. chair
man; H M. Perry. director. and Rev.
II. j. Calls, d. D., pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
TO AID LIBERTY LOAN
BY SUPPLIES DISPLAYS

Depot quartermasters in all parts
of the United States were ordered to-
day by Brig. Gen. r. E. Wood, acting
quartermaster general, to aid in the
fourth liberty loan drive by furnish
ing displays Of quartermasters' sup
plies and reclamation supplies when
ever requested by liberty loan COM
mittees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

Sc English Longcloth,
Yard Wide, Yard, &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
$1.25 Baby Robe
Rlanlefs &c

30x40 size: scalloped and pearl
edge; blue and pink patterns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
And Here's a Friday Sale to Max
Profitable
The Suits

High-class models of poplin,
poiret twill aud burella. The
majority have plush collars,
though some are simply tai
lored. Many show the new
button trimmings.
Belted and beltless models of
every correct type. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26

75c Table Damask, Sc
Full bleached, mercerized,
heavy. durable-Quality; new open
borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-26
The Coats

Magnificent, warm, service
able-of velour, broadcloth and
burella. Big collars of plush
and nutria fur, of both plain
and convertible styles. Half
lined or full lined with satin.
Belted and pleated backs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
s. NJ. Teaters.

Sylvester NJ. Teaters was born in
county, Iowa, March 81,
1858, died in Leon, Iowa, January
IS, 1918, aged 50 years, 9 months
and "a, days.
He was united in marriage with
margaret j. Dixon. February u,
1888. To this union were born five
children; one son and four daugh-
tiers, three of whom preceded him
10 the spirit world. He, with his
family moved to Decatur county in
1908, and in 1911, moved to Leon,
since which time he has resided in
Leon.
He joined the United Brethren
church in young manhood. and re-
NAMED a member of that church un-
II January, 1915, when he united
with the Leon Methodist church. He
cd quiet, unobtrusive christian
life, was good neighbor and a
md husband and father. He leaves
wife, one son, Elmer of Leon, one
laughter, Mrs. ]. J. Harris of Hamil-
on county, Iowa, and many other
elatives and friends to mourn their
iosS.
Funeral at NJ. E. church Saturday,
January &c, at 2 p. m, conducted
W Rev. VIM. Brooks. Interment in
leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
X X X II * X y X X
SCHOOL NOTES
MARJORIE HOFFMAN
CARL GITTINGER
Editors
X X X x * j: j: i: i: X X X 4

Mr.. Held, the new superintend-
ent of the Pleasanton school, visited
nigh school Monday morning.
Mrs. DR.. Mitchell and Miss Ethel
Gard, of Grand River, visited the
High School Friday afternoon.
Miss Louie O'Neal visited the
High School last Wednesday.
Mr.. Evans, the manual training
teacher, left Saturday afternoon.
NO one has been elected to take his
place yet.
Miss Alma Kindblade visited the
High School last Thursday after
noon.
Nopher Lavender returned to
school Monday after a four weeks
visit in Nilsson
The Sixth grade gave short pro
gram Monday morning. They gave
a short play IN which Keith Murphy
Of the primary grace and Helen
nansell of the third grade took part.
lsla Maus returned to school
.londay after few days absence on
account Of illness.
Mss Ethel Gard, of Grand River,
visited Miss Horn s room Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. Penniwell and Mrs. Eiker
visited Hiss Wilson's room one day
last week.
James Woodmansee has been alb
sent because of illness.
Mrs. Francis Varga visited Miss
Ferrin's room Thursday of last week.
Prof Fetty, OF Pleasanton. visit
ed the south school Friday after
noon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31

xEpuKrER EoR SALE BiLL&
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
William Guy Flora.

William Guy Flora. Youngest son
of j. G. and Minerva Flora, was
born on the Flora homestead, two
miles south of Davis City, Iowa. on
September 81, 1854, where he grew
up to manhood.
On August 4, 1905, he was united
in marriage to Miss Inez Longacre.
Of near Davis City, Iowa. To this
james Boyd, Benjamin Fay, and
Ruth Louise, but little Ruth preceded
her father to the unknown beyond
Is months ago.
After his marriage he went to
farming for himself, and the admir-
able training Oh the old homestead !,
told in his management. OF his wv
acres. by stocking it with up-to-date
implements and stock. But he was
a victim ofsconsumption, and upon
the advice of his physician he sold
ont his stock and implements and
went to Silver City, New Mexico,
two months ago. Though attended
by the best care of a wife and phy-
sicians, it was too late. He was ad-
vised to come back. home and hard,
away between Silver City. and Dem
ing. New Mexico, on Thursday, Jan.
II, 1918.
He leaves to mourn his death, a
wife. two boys, a father, one sister.
three brothers and host of relatives
and friends. His virtues were. hon
esty, promptness, big heartedness,
always ready to help his fellow man
in need.
The funeral services were con,
Quoted with prayer at the ola
homestead, followed by services at
the Methodist church, Davis City, by
She Rev. w. E. Shugg, whose tex.
was Ps. 1876. The church was
hacked with sorrowing congrega-
ton. The floral tributes were beau
tiful. The remains were laid to rest
in the Odd Fellows cemetery north
west of town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
Notice of Organization of High Point
Branch of Decatur County Chap
ter of American Red Cross.
To All Concerned:

To All Concerned:l
You are hereby notified that on
February Z, 1918, at $3.50 p. m. a
meeting will be held at the NJ. e..
church at High Point for the pur-
pose of organizing branch Of the
Decatur County Chapter Red Cross.
We were organized last summer as
an axiliary but on account OF our
large membership and the amount of
work necessary to be done we feel
We should organize branch and
have more helpers.
Kindly take notice and be present
at the time mentioned.
Anna Morton,
Chairman of Auxiliary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
Leon Woman Not Worried Over
Food Shortage.

81 have lived on toast and water
for over 6 months and have been
scarcely able to eat anything for the
mast year. / began suffering. from
stomach trouble and bioating 5
wears ago. friend recommended
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and since
taking 6 doses / feel l am entirely
rasfnred. even cabbage does not
hnrt me" 1t is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catar.
rhai mucus from the intestinal tract
md aIlays the inflammation which
causes practically all stomach; live
and Intestinal ailments, including
APPENDICITIS. One dose will convince
q money refunded. =. r. Bell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
THE CHURCHES.
Davis Citv NJ. T.. Church.

Rev. Augustus O. Jones, the Ne
braska cyclone, will commence re-
yival meetings at the Methodist
church in Davis City, Monday night
MIR. Jones beats Billy" Sunday in
some things. Be sure and hear hlm
the first night, the other nights Will
take care of themselves.
ssnaay there w1 be f an T ai Say
Subject in the morning Ears in
the evening Stumbling Blocks:
Stand by God men and God viii
biaGS Won
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

Don't forget: We cxrect you il
the Sunday school at 10 q. M. we
txpect You to be in your place at
the morning preaching hour and we
have right to expect you IN me
evening service. Our services are
growing in interest; the choir is
doing most excellent work and we
have great reason to rejoice. We
are glad to see you in the service
with us. ;,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
Brethren Church Notes.

Sunday Services Sunday school
at 10 O'Clock, preaching at l. c.
e. at $50 p. m. with preaching at
On Thursday evening the prayer
meeting will be held at the home OF
Miss MoIlie Sears at 1880
A cordial invitation is given to
all TO attend these SERVICES.
The Women's Mission Study Class
will meet at Mrs Ronk's Saturday
afternoon at 2:30. 1t is desired
that all members OF the class be pres
ant
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
Notice.

Any reader of this paper troubled
With Asthma may obtain $1.O0
,ottle of guaranteed remedy for
&sthma on trial. Send no money.
Fay after taking if satisfied. REM
dy gives quick relief Has cured
aany after everything else failed.
Iention this paper, and address Geo.
}. Hoover, Mfg. Pharmacist, Des
Moines, Iowa. 24-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31

Christian Science service will be
held each Sunday at IL O'Clock, in
the assembly room of the public H.
brary. Any who desire to attend
these meetings will be cordially vel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
baptist Church Notes.

Services second and fourth Sun
days in each month. Business meet
ing on Saturday before second Sun
day in each month at 3 O'Clock p. M.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. To every
body, a cordial welcome to all our
services.
Rev A. l.. Harper, pastor OF
church. M. l. Marshall superintend-
ent Of Sunday school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31

we can use some choice first mort.
gage farm loans Farmers 4 Trad
ers State Bank. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
st. joe Gazette Bargain Rate En-
tended.

The special bargain dav rate of
$3.50 for the st. Joe Daily Gazette,
or $500 including the Sunday edi-
ton, which expired last Saturday,
and any of our readers who desire
a daily paper at these low rates can
be accommodated by calling or writ
ing to The Reporter. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
GOSPEL Team Meeting.

The meeting will be held next
Sunday at 3 D. m. at the Christian
church. E. II. Robertson was chosen
as leader, and he asks that he NAV
have a full attendance. Special
music has been planned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31

d MT nse common orop CORDS for
your electric lights Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
PLAYED in the special fixture room al
the Leon Electric Company's Office. y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31

New stock OF Ball Band overshoes
At G. b. Prices. The only shipment
received this year = Leon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16
GREAT PARADE PLANNED
FOR MOTHERS DAY

Mothers Day, September si. will
b observed In Grants Pass by big
parade aud appropriate exercises.
One OF the main objects OF the pa
rade will be to arouse enthusiasm
and intersst In the purchase OF Ii
berty bonds by calling attention to
the sacrifice made by the men In the
service and by their families. Those
who will participate in the parade
are mothers. wives. sisters and
daughters OF those In the service. al
% all nurses In the service.
All surrounding towns not having
parade OF their own on Mothers
Day and all residents OF the county
are urged to join in the parade.
Those eligible to participate In the
parade are requested to report At
the Moss insurance office. or notify
Mrs. J. r. Bailey. whose phone num-
Der Is ss5-R. This Is requested so
that the committee furnishing ser
vice flags will have q sufficient
quantity on hand to supply everyone
In the line OF march with one.
MRS. LAURA THOMAS GUNNELL
Chairman Womens Committee
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16

DR.. w. Q. Nibley went to Portland
last night on business.
John Denison left last night fol
Portland on a business trip.
o. r. Moore, OF Azelea. was In the
city yesterday.
G. r. Wilson, OF Portland. arrived
here this morning for an extended
stay.
Miss Marjorie Adams left sunda,
night for Portland. where she will
attend business college.
Mrs. D. II. Dolly, Mlss Jean Aitch'
Inson and Miss Lena Nelson. OF Ash.
land, spent Sunday with Miss Millls
Drake.
w. c, Mason. OF Calistoga, CAL,
member OF the firm OF Mason a wili
Hanson. extensive property owners
In Josephine county. arrived here
Sunday night on a business trip.
Mrs. Dora Matney returned las,
night from Doris for a short stay,
Her daughter. Mary Hackney stop.
ped off at Medford to attend high
school.
George u. Lundburg and family
returned last night from an automo-
bile trip to Camp Lewis, where they
visited brothers Of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Lundhurs. They also visited
Portland relatives.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16
FINE PRODUCTS SHOWN
At HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Harvest Home Festival held
at the Baptist church Saturday and
Sunday demonstrated that crops In
Rogue River valley this year are
very good, especially corn. which Is
pronounced above the average. The
display OF corn. both field and sweet.
was an eye-opener. Several varie-
ties OF sweet corn from Theview
ranch were worthy Of a place at
any central states corn show. and
the products from this place were
classed as second best in the exhibit.
Lathrop Bros. OF Sunny Brook
Dairy. were accredited with having
the best display OF general farm pro-
ducts. Among the others who had
very creditable exhibits were II. T.
Huh. OF Lakeside farm. with some
fine fruits and vegetables. and G. L.
Voolfolk who had a display OF garden
products.
There was . splendid display Of
grains. grasses and vegetables. while
the array Of canned goods was very
tempting to the eye, and attested to
the fact that the women of this vi
cinity are canning all the goods they
can to help can the kaiser.
DR.. Petty delivered an interesting
address Sunday. after which big
dinner was served cafeteria style at
the noon hour.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16
Whlssle Given Freedom

Whittlc Given Frcc<ious-
This morning Jas. @. whittle. the
alleged Stacker who has been held al
the county jail for several weeks
was given his freedom. whittle wal
pronounced absolutely unfit for mil
itary service by the local board. and
as no word as to what to do with
him could be had from San Fran
cisco the local officers thought he
might as well be given his freedom
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16

Notify Of Desire 10 Discontinue
There are several hundred Daily
Courier subscription expirations dur
Ing the month OF September. II Is
probably that many who have been
subscribing for the paper but who
have moved away during the past
year will not want the paper con-
tinued. These are asked to notify
this office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16
Heston Asked to Coach--

Heston Asked 10 Coach
One Of the Detroit. Mich. newspa.
|pers carries the following news item
about william Martin Heston. for.
merly OF Grants Pass: Police Jus.
tice william Heston. former star on
the University Of Michigan foot ball
team. has received request from
the athletic director at Camp Dick
Texas, to act as coach OF the camp
football team this fall. The letter
was addressed: willie Heston. City
Hall. Detroit Justice Heston says
that II the government considers the
coaching more important than his
work on the bench he will either re.
sign or ask for leave Of absence Ia
put the team In shape"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-16
CLAIM BARBERs ARE
MAKING LESS MONEY

Cheyenne, wyo.. Sept. is.-Bar,
bers here recently advanced theil
prices to SO cents for q hair cut and
Is cents for a shave. They admit
that patronage has fallen off SO
greatly under the new rates. how.
ever. that they are making less
money than they did under the old
prices.