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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

There is simple, easy way by which every family
III the United States stand up and be counted-by
which every man, and child enlist in the hun
dred million, al-Amercan army which the Germans
dread
One of the significant utterances made during
the entire made by prominent German official
when America cast her lot with the allies:
owe do fear the American soldiers, because they
cannot arrive in time what fear is the intelligence and
devotion of one hundred million Americans trained to
faith IN individual initiative. The day that those hundred
millions act as one, that day is Germany's DOOM"
Today Germany is fighting with a new and more
desperate energy because she fears that the American
diers will arriver in time.
But Germany still refuses to believe that our hundred
million people will "act as one"
How prove it to her? How can we strike to
the heart of the Hun? How can we convince the kaiser
that the day of his doom approaches?
That way is to lend our money to our country.
BY War Saving Stamp; costing you until February
l, 1918, $ll2, worth So on January l, 1923.
If you cannot pay for it in immediate cash buy a IT,
s. Thrift Stamp for 25 cents and keep on buying them
until you have 16 Then add few cents in cash and ex-
change them for the War Saving Stamp.
Begin to do this now Save every cent you can and
put it into these stamps.
The money will be used Immediately to provide guns
ammunition food, clothing and other supplies for our SOL
diers and sailors.
This will be bad news for the kaise1the Worst he has
ever hcardfor it will prove him that we are ready to
act as one 1t will prove that not only our men, but
every dollar we have is behind country II will nrove
that in the to win and that we shall stav in
1t until we do WIN 1t will prove that we are thorouChIv
unanimously determined, that country our homes and
our loved ones shall longer lie under the dark menace
Oh German domination and enslavement
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

Someone wants to know what has
become OF the youth who used to mail
Valentine to his best girl. and then
tremble for a week to know how she
took it. Well, he's dead, but his boy
is willing TO go along TO Valentine
dance if his girl viii ltake him there
in her automobile.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

Another excellent reason why
many of us are unwilling to keep
poultry and help raise food, is that
our wives pertinaciously refuse to
take the entire care of them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

The northern people who are un-
able to get coal are urged to keep
warm by reading in the newspapers
how nice and hot it is in the south.
ern resorts.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

judgment and decree Quieting thu ~,
Of the plaintiff to the land deser,A.s
in the complaint.
Dated January It'll. A. d. 1919
'SeaA al. J. KEITH.
Clerk of said cour,
BY MAE MCNAMARA. Deputy.
First publication Jan. ls 1910
Last publication March 6. 1915
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

because the law makers have not
been able to meet them on equal
terms OF ability and discrimination.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

that a million men will be taken from
their safe trenches. out in the open
where our gun fire can get them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

Our soldiers taken prisoner by the
Germans are allowed to write home
provided they praise their captors
highly for their kind care.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

bald and --- Sibbald. his
wife. Patrick Crowley and --
Crowley, his wife. r. N. Graves and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-02-14

Kaiser Bits big offensive he has
been Dragging about simply means
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
Food Rationing
O0er the World
ARTICLE 11-FRANCE.

z n the first years OF the war there
was no concerted attempt at gov
= eminent control OF food consump-
ton It gradually became evident that
action must be taken and the public
must be informed Of the need Of food
economy
In October, 1917. an official patri-
otto appeal was made and a private
voluntary campaign started to en-
tighten the public
Sugar was ratioued In March. 1917
The bread ration was adopted on Aug.
3, to 60 into effect Oct Is. 1917.
Several changes IN the method o.
enforcement followed the cabinet
charges in September and November,
the subject being hotly debated in the
chamber Of deputies. According 70
the more recent reports individual
cards and coupons are now in use or
soon VIII be. The compulsory rations
are as follows:
The bread rations range from 600
grams for men employed in hard
manual labor 70 200 grams for both
men and women unemployed Bread
must be ~ hours old when sold. Cakes
and pastry made from wheat -four
are forbidden.
The sugar ration Is 25 grams per
person per day OF one pound per per
son per month.
Tuesday and Fridays are meatless
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
I THINK you

noarse. stransling cough smote terror
70 ny heart
Mrs. Hampton was removing one
compress from the little chest, and
replacing 10 with another and hotter
one Norah had Just brought in from
the kitchen.
Jack" she said ElancinE ~ aI
WISH you would run around TO a drug
store FOR an old fashioned remedy I
used 90 give you when you had Group
Louise hold this poult-cs on the
ehild's chest while 7 give Jack his
directions
Z did as she babe. and she went out
into the hall with JACK. returning a
moment later to the bedroom But sac
did not ask me to resign my place 10
her. although she told me Just what
to do
Ten minutes later Jack was back,
and MS mother. with steady hands,
dropped the syrup Ike drug into a
teaspoon and gave 10 20 baby. In Is
minutes more the hoarse cough had
become loose, the breathing soft. As
watched her, my baby smiled un in
% my face then fell into a gentle
sleep
I followed Tack ard AIRS. Hampton
from the bedroom In the han ny
husband took his mother into his
arms
Mother. Neither" he mrrmursd.
holding her close 10 him ''If you had
not been here our baby might haVs
CTo Be COnfInuedl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
THE NEWJTTNE STREETCAR

1KLE tinkle little you are-runnng
Ee Summit n-hoF wish that would
flat pyToom he couldn't bird
think absurd; but first the thing
Smok wildly cried child sraysd little
die kari
When at length it along decided thought
the private bus OF putoatc who prefers TO ride alone with
street ear all MS perhaps circus van Then was the little
seated stool IN 'front.' did great magician stunt; pulled throttle
open wide hena by his side folded ike When
this novel act began down tiny platform dropped and i people
had dollars, He change times
questions with SMILE boilers, tep the aies pulls
and there, regulating brakes prepared
bdcag with his gadgs with his
speed seus the bell cord with his teeth lest folks get caught
beneath That would thrpw G of the track; maybe
Calls street punches transfers with his
his daily Summit Worth
him fold that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Says HudsDeth County Being Clicked By 81 PaSo County
Easter Trade Is Nearly Normal Says Maurice Schwartz

the business men OF the city as a
whole are IN splendid financial shape
This change in time that begins
March 81" said George Deck, re
minds me Of the time four years ago
when every line passing through II
Paso had its own time, and the city
had another one line used central
time, two others used mountain time.
a fourth used Pacific time and the
city's time did not correspond with
any Of them Consequently a pros
pective traveller usually had an aw-
fuI time doping out just when his
train was due"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
Little Interviews

I ever there He was wounded recent
II and sent TO a London hospital and
sured he VII do something that VIII
make the name Spicer one TO be re-
membereu, at any raua, I am glad to
know that 7 have a near kinfOlk who
is helping to win this great war The
war IN Europe Is being. taken more
rle OF America think. and when IL is
all over. history VIII show that Cana
da- that the United States OF North
America furnished the men who made
world democracy q practical thing
'If the dye from a million cancelled
stamps represents an amount worth
saving, then a single stamp IS worth
something and should not be wasted"
said Mrs J. n. Langston. erhe school
children are collecting the stamps,
and we have seen the banks and larg-
est business concerns. but OF course
u, is not possible for Us 70 see every
body who receives mail However,
The " C. 2. u which started this
campaign, would be glad 70 have ev-
eryDOQT enlist in the movement,
which takes little time or trouble for
each individual but in the aggregate,
can do q great deal for. the Belgian
children, who are its direct benefi-
carries.
There Is more vice in san An
tonic in minute than IN El Paso in
a year and you can tell the world I
said So" said Joe Sullivan While
was in san Antonio, g request was
made TO add &c men TO the purity
squads. but the citv put on only Is
additional men FL Paso IS q. paradise
compared with san Antonio on the
vice question"
"The pre-Easter sales have been
very good this year considering The
unsettled conditions" said Maurice
Schwartz TT is TO be expected that
there would be a certain amount OF
depression, but we are highly pleased
with the advance sale Of Easter
clothes. Our sales have not been linn
tied TO Women's wear. but ia the mems
ueuartmenL as well we are having
good trade. There may be some de-
rression in FL Pas0 but We are not
feeling &c badly. ana our sales so FAR
have been almost as good as they
nave been any other Easter season
Phoenix is one Of the most pros
porous towns in the west" said Car
nett King. TT IS going through A
period Of growth and progress, such
as Il never experienced before The
unprecedented price Of cotton IS. Of
course, the prime cause Of the BOOM
ana u is having the same effect in
~ oenlN that mining boom has on a
mining camp except that Il Is much
more stable With cotton around so
cents a pound, and big crop Of the
product the people o. the valley and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

ar Tl'DspETH county would be
doing nicely Il Fl Paso
= \ would take 1rer hands from
or ueck.- said county Judge ]. II.
TFal-ing, o. Hudspath county. -Our
taxes are I'D fo- the year. but we are
saddled with a share Of Fl Pas0's
bonded debt You might say We are
Sound legally 70 pay a part, but I ask
-0u IS not the idea Of the law TO work
H1t Justice to aue IL there IS any
1lsllcz iu Hudspe-h paying Tor a
courthouse il ca1 never use, 7 cannot
The old expression thar Il Is an
- Ulll that blows NO one go IS
surely proven b this var" said
Charles 5picer. -Ear the first time in
many many years heard from my
brother. william Srieer. attached 70
taa duke ~ Gonna 1Ehtas reEinent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
4 Serial Of UniUersaI Appeal
The Other Woman B. " s5. !: 9 E:.....
lack and Louise Start For the Theater IN Driving Snow
Stom and Return TO Find Baby With Group.

week Ina herAlo-l
Our progress uptown was slow, fol
the streets were already heavy with
drifting snow. was glad when, al
last, we drew up at the door OF our
apartment house.
some snow, sir" snickered the
elevator boy as he took US upstairs.
Il hope that Madame Hampton amt
countin' on EOln' out again tonight
Madame Hamptont" exclaimed my
husband.
yes. sir-Madane Hampton-she's
heah,- the boy responded
WHATS the natter Who sent FOR
herr I questioned anxiously.
Il don't reckon nobody sent for
her" the lad replied. 'LeastWays she
tell me she Just stop BY for a minute
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
The Weary World

7E breaking the world making an OWE fbe
1aTthest putting
na and tafse-e
cuntry
dwelling is
~ mountain cottage PEASANTS pottage twice what
~ canton they got slant vastly
.k Is Only % guard his Sooly bunch feels Wilhelm hitting
sg 70 eat m frugal lunch The arctic spear bIunter
~ should De- thinks goes buying brand
1eE ssn There is hole jungle
@ 70 ilFer oiHa no gu1 abysrna1 where vars
caDyrirht Adsms WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

1llss Frances Jordan, the southern
beauty has been selected out OF $1,000
women by the war department for a pos
ter TO be used IN its publicity campaigns.
Only women who had relatives in the mile
itary service were eligible.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Improved treatment methods raised the valua-
ton of the New Conea property at Ajo, Arz from 154
percent to 165 percent gain IN dollars Of S22ooo0o0
The property found to have e5O0ooO0 tons Of
mercial ore And few years ago this Just desert
waste remarkably and and far from anywhere where lots
people knew there abundance Of extremely low
grade but knew how to treat it protably Il
remained for the big Calumet and Arizona to come
along and unlock the door take out the treasure before
our euvious and admiring eyes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

TIE deputy constable has added
new lauIels to his brow, be hay
ing found the postmaster's hat
after It had been given up as lost.
During the past winter one Of the
coolest places IN the county was in the
dining room Of the average family.
Washington Hooks, who has figured
SO Prominently in public affairs for so
long, is an illustration Of what a nan
with determination can do, he having
risen step By step from the obscure
position Of custodian Of the funds Of
the Dog Hil church.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

n ONE Of these days the Home Defence League viii come
downtown and surprise those who think the organza-
ton consists mostly Of muster roll and some military
titles It VIII make good appearance and march with the
best Of them. It viii trench IN France but It
would do its best it did and it may be Of great deal Of
assistance here IN FL Paso sometime.
The Defence League doesn't Just six companies Of
middle aged at drill 1t means law enforcement,
operation with state county and city officials and eduea-
ton Of various kinds It is part Of the duty Of Defence
Leaguers to do what every knows that he ought
do if be is to be good citizen but usually doesn't give
active aid to local officials n enforcing the law however
they may have it violated In addition, they
body Of drilled wiling to take up police duty any
kind Of local military service If the need In
other cities they call them police reserves
One good thing company Of the Defence League is
doing is giving infantry drill to young about to be
called to the national army They get the foot movements
and instruction IN the school Of the soldier from present
past regular army and Just that much to the good
when they 90 to Camp Travis Another lot Of is being
equipped for signal corps work. teegraphy rado field tele
phone and buzzer instruction.
All Of them receive as much drill the national guard
used to have; get If the Defence League
composites nothing else It is doing good work IN getting
five hundred away f1om roofs and for
few hours each week through the manual Of and
squads right Strengthening and refreshing their bodies and
clearing their brains for better work
The Defence League serious organization, organized
With patriotic purpose ready to do its level best needed
and it deserves cordial support.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

days. Beef veal, mutton. goat horse
meat. pork, sausage. poultry. rabbits
and game are considered as meat
IomorroWs Italy and Switzerland.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

AZ practically every army pose n tho
east wives OF corlnl1ndlnE Officers have
assumed charge % providing hozultar
supplies for the army surgeons who ara
sanr abroad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

THAT ALL would 60 vel
but she's been heah quite a while
now and she amt come out yet"
We had reached our floor. and. with
a brusque Good night" hurried 70
our own front door
THE idea" my husband began. @of
dear mother
But interrupted hin Its n
diculOusl' exclaimed your mother
is getting entirely too fussy about
Baby. I suppose she stopped here 70
see II all was right. Now she'll have
to 90 home in this storm. do wish -
I got no further Jack had by now
and as I stepped into the hall there
was borne 20 my ears sound that
made ne stop aghasL
An Attack OF Group.
What's that2" exclaimed, catch
Ing ia K By the arm 1T sounds as
II dog-Oh" as q mingled gurgla
and vail broke IN upon the hoarss
noise-'it's babyin
do not recall how Jack and ] got
into our rooms but I shan never for
get the scene that met our eyes
Over the crib by ny bed Mrs
HAMPTON was bending IN the crib
lay Baby Lou, her face crimson and
dark, while from her throat proceeded
spasmodic and raucous noises that
sounded Ike a dogs bark
had never before seen a child
with Group 70 one unfamiliar with
its manifestations these are terri
"ohl" cried. rushing forward.
"Babyl Babvr'
Ny motheFinlaw laid firm hand
on my arm.
Hush. dear" she said. BABY VIII
be All right soon Group sounds fear
ful, but children get over t. Here
Norah' 20 the maid who vas stand
ing near her, "slip this pillow under
the child's head while lift her up"
Let me do that" I begged. pushing
Norah aside. "Oh, my baby my babyF
motherinlaW stopped ne before ,
reached the child
Don't Louiser' she ordered
Neither you nor Jack must touch
her while you are so cold. co take
or your things and I win look after
baby until you get warmer. The worst
o. the paroXysm VIII soon pass"
oueyed her dumbiy. In this mo-
meut OF great need she had a calm
dignity and composure that com
PEELED Obedience and faith
.I'n telephone for the doctor,n Jack
said as he turned away.
bis mother heard him
7 have already done that, dear
she said But the doctor was ont.
left word for him 70 come as soon
as he got IN. Meanwhile there Is much
We can do ourselves"
Why not send for come other doc
tor ] asked Jack, when he and ]
were IN the living room removing our
outer wraps and warming our CHILLED
fingers
But my husband shook his head.
No-mother did not SUGGEST b. and
she knows best"
Louise Does Not Dispute.
did not dispute his statement In
race Of the 11snace to my baby's lie
had no room left for resentment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Eaeh AEiens and Paris is the German battle cry now
another Verdun.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Tucson paper has story about "JOhn Jones who was
shot IN the latter part Of 1915" but doesn't say whether It
vas vital spot.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

What are the Wild wires saying? They are saving ahe
prince and 10000 have been captured" but the
facts slightly different Prince Henry Of Reuss was
killed but he wasn't a Hoheazoern or he wouldn't have
bsn n the acuaI hate area The kassr cares for his owl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
Giving 4 Tip To The Pullman Porter
Is 4 Habit, But Does He Earn It?

WITH BIS two soldier boys
But INSTEAD OF that
Z GAVE him aims.
AND I want You to know.
THAT YOU'RE Tar from right
IF you think I feel
THAT he earned.
WHAT gave
FOR THE reason I gave.
IS BECAUSE I know.
THAT IF don't give.
AND OTHERS don't giva
THAT HE can't live.
AID THOSE boys IN france.
Would NEVER have been
AND n It should Be.
THAT THE time win come
WIEN MANS welfa-s.
VIII TAKE the place
OF THE dividend.
IT'S MORE than likely.
YOU'LL CONE TO see.
JUST WHAT mean
AND UNrm then
WE'LL GIVE our aims.
so THAT Pullman dividend checks
NAY Be fat and fflL
AND THE port,r man
NAY CONTINUE 20 I've.
I THANK you-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

A New Mexico Mexican, shot in the mouth, spat on
the bullet and tooth He would make very good sub
stitute for the original "iron jawed" man.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

One Of the next moves might be to rename sausrrau
cabbage"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

The Washington Times says: Germans Driven Back
By William P Simms Staff Correspondent" wonderful
achievement for Nh. Simms- Here's looking at you, Bill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
Louie Does Not DI-Dufe-

did not dispute his statement IN
race Of the rsnace to my baby's lie
I had no room left for resentment
-na telt very meek and very ignorant
When we returned to Bzbv T,5u'g
BEDSIDE, the breathing was Iabored
as before, and every minute the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

VIE remembers when father sup
ported bis daughters ill they were
gr0Hn7 Some fellers have thousands
z bet OF how long tn War'u last, but
not nickel for Liberty bends.
Cs-yurhf National Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

SAT with the porter.
on A railroad train.
ron Az hour.
AND TALKED with him
AND he has home.
AND A vie.
AND FOUR children
AND TWO Of his boys
ARE IN FRANCE
AND on his coat
HE WEARS a button
WITH Two stars
AND EVERY week
HE MAKES a payment
on his Liberty bonds
AND don't know.
But have an idea
THAT N one Of the windows
OF HIS home
THERE'S A Red Cross card.
AND was going to ask him
ABOUT TIPPING.
But I didn't do it.
AND THE next day.
WHEN left the train
I FELT impeIed-
To TAKE his hand
AND WISH him luck
AND EXPRESS che hope.
THAT ALL would 60 well
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

fishes rpadera free o.
any and az subjects
resources o. the va
nsr-ss and the mEry
Three cents On post
J irformatic1 wanted
] Haskiu pirectur.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

THAT All would 90 ven
Evening star., 1918-06-30

mission at Scott Field. ILL., Tho others
present were Mr.. and MIRA Lewis
Cheeseman and their sons, Richard
and David. OF Port Henry. N. T.; Capt.
Wallace Fawcett of Canada, Mr.. Ed
ward S. Fawcett of New York, Mr..
Lewis Fawcett Of the naval ordnance,
Miss Susie Fawcett, Miss Ellen Faw-
cett and Miss Goulding Fawcett Mr..
and Mrs. R H. Bartlett and their chill
dren, Caroline and Robert, Of Daubs,
Md, are the guests Of Mrs. Bartlett's
mother, Mrs. Peter Hoy. in Prince
street. Miss Norma Lee Bibb of
Charlottesville was the week end
guest of Miss Susie Pullman in South
Washington street. Mrs. Louisa Web
ster of Lorton, Va, is the guest of
her nephew, Mr.. Charles Narrower, in
Queen street. Messrs. James r. Mans
field and F. w. Ebhardt have returned
from a visit to Lovettsville. Va Mr..
and Mrs. Robert l. Wright spent SUM-
day with the latters brother, Private
Leslie Roberts. at Camp Mills, N. Y.
Private Roberts spent several days
last week with his parents: Mr.: and
Mrs. Joseph T. Roberts. in Queen
street. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rigsbee
and their children OF Durham. N. c.,
have recently come to Alexandria to
make their home, and have taken the
home of Mr. and Mrs. r H. c. Bever-
ley in Prince street for the summer
Evening star., 1918-06-30

while Mr.. and Mrs. Beverley are on
Seminary Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Rigsoee
had as their guests during the week
Miss Hattie Harter and Miss May me
Burkhart Of Washington. Mrs John
and her children left last
week to spend the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Joel Morr:ll. at Center
Conway. N. H. Mrs. Hubert Temple
man and her children of Richmond
were the guests Of relatives here dur
ing the week en- route to Warrenton.
where they will spend the summer
with her father, Mr.. J. d. Jolley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bendheim have
returned from a trip to Atlantic City.
Mrs. William Herbert and Miss Ellen
Herbert have returned from a visit
to the formers son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. George d. Brooke.
at Cumberland, Md. Miss Pauline
Brawner left last week for Baltimore
to spend the summer with her sis
ter. Mrs. Munday. Mrs. ]. Arthur JET
fers and Miss Eff1e Roberts have re-
turned from a visit to their brother.
Corp. Powell T. Roberts, at Camp
Mills, NJ Y. Mr.. Addison D. Peyton
of the University Of Virginia unit, sta
toned at Camp Greene, Charlotte. N.
c.. spent a few days last week WITH
his father, Mr.. Philip B. Peyton. on
Braddock Heights. Mrs. Joseph Wood
field has returned to her home. at