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Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-03-27
SIxTY.EIGHT LIVES LOST.

Sixty-eight lives were lost when a
British mine sweeper struck a mice
and a British destroyer was sunk fol
lowing a collision The Admiralty IN
giving out this information gave
merely the number Of casualties.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-03-27
TO CATTLE JERSEY MEN.

All parties who wish to enter cat
tie in the Registered Jersey sale TO
be held in May are called to meet
with the committee at the II. y. NJ.
A. Office, in Hopkinsville. Saturday
morning. March 80. at 10 o'clock. and
bring the registration papers Of all
cattle they wish to enter in the sale.
II is very necessary for this to be
done on account Of getting out the
catalogue.
T. A. KING. Chairman
c. l.. DADE,
J. F. MASON.
J. +. GARY.
+. II. NORRIS.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-03-27
D.. BEAZLEY
---SPECIALIST..-
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
PIGS HELP GET BEAR
Held the Animal while Lad Let CO
Both Barrels Of Gun.

Willie Hackenschmldt. fifteen years
old. OF Salmon Greek came TO Warren
Pa. the other day with a 25O-poun'
black bear In his farm wagon.
Il couldn't have got him II n hadn't
been for fathers pigs" he explained
II was out In the woods after rabbit
when heard one Of the pigs squeal J
ran toward the sound and when GO
there a big black bear had one Of IN,
little squealers In his paws. The 9th
ers were crazy. They were paving ths
bear all over He dropped the pig aud
started TO run when he saw me. hui
the pigs held him until could get close
Enough TO give him both barrelr"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-03-27
AIrpI.ns work for Cotton MIna

Cotton mills IN Lancashire, Eng. are
TO be turned over 10 the manufacture
81 airplaus 10 alleviate distress In
that district resulting from dismissals
consequent UPON shortage Of cotton
suppliss-
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-03-27
HIkED TO WEST POINT.

After a twenty-five-mile hike, one
hundred artillerymen from Camp
Zachary Taylor reached West Point
to putting in shape camp
for a full regiment Of soldiers who
are TO begin rifle practice April 1.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Beauty may 90 beautifully in any
thing made Of silk or anything mnde
of fur. with clear conscience aud
without criticism-for these are things
the soldiers don't need. So there are
magnificent fur wraps and less splen-
did hut quite uS beautiful ones made
o. satins and silks for those who
choose to wear them. There is plenty
OF latitude In this matter of wartime
dressing TO allow those who cun af-
ford il, to 90 as brilliantly clad. when
occasion makes opportunity, rs in the
past. or to dress rs simply as for II
promenade. There are several minds
as to what BELTS the times.
Since fur and silk are Mt hand moth
ing more is asked by the creators of
styles, except customers to buy the
beautiful things that can be made of
them. AT one of the New York style
shows the lovely evening coat which
ls pictured above shows how well an
American designer succeeded. This
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

Keen and practical observers of the
styles say that they embody the spirit
of youth and that this is one effect of
the war. The great armies are made
up of youths--it is the day of the
Young man, and il is reflected in all
apparel. One might think that for
matrons, this flavor would be absent,
but no. Matrons are as busy as maids
and soldiers, as alert and active. and
their apparel expresses this, which is
the spirit of youth.
In the handsome silver-tone coat pic
tLred something of this idea is appar-
ent. 1t seems to he simple, but is
really designed with wonderful and
sophisticated clevernesS, therefore ii
may be selected as representative
among garments for women no longer
yGu-hful. 1t is n beautiful model suit
ed to all-round wear. with Raglan
sleeves, that give ii an ample roOmy
lcok and cleverly shaped under-arm
pieces that keep ii from being bulky.
Only an expert could think out and
execute thing so new In the world
OF coats.
There is cape collar. convertible
into a mufiier for very cold weather
that is made of seal plush and deep
cuffs TO match. or one may choose to
have these accessories replaced with
Hudson seal. But when fur buyers
tell you 1t Is difficult to tell which
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

wrap is not too gorgeous to be youth
full, is clever and original enough to
be interesting and there are not two
opinions as to it's beauty.
Even Paris, after four years of war.
with air raids always imminent and
amid thousand difficulties, has had
the courage to carry on its business
of creating beautiful apparel. The
French feel that this is IL necessity.
Their genius for clothes has been such
an asset that place for it must he
maintained. They have been much
given to black and white for evening
gowns aud wraps and a cape very full,
of black satin lined with white satin,
is so quiet and elegant that ii cnmpels
everyones admiration. 1t has an i'm
inense collar of monkey fur. There
are other satin capes in dark shades
of brown, made up with moleskin col
lars and banded trimmings, and black
satin long, loose and ample coats witt
deep cape collars and banded trim
mings of beaver or other furs.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
G@A~ &zszaAz
u
Samplers.

There is no doubt that. as rule, the
long and narrow samplers are older
than those more nearly square These
ancient samplers. especially the few
bearing dates of the seventeenth CEN
tury, are much finer in design. more
closely worked. and better in execu-
ton than those of later date The lin
en- background is much more closely
covered. They have more curious and
varied stitches. Occasionally they are
of minute size. but four or five inches
long. with exquisiteiy fine stitches.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

= which. at II little distance from the
wearer, there is no very good reason
10 preferring fur to the more durable
plush.
OF course "A coat that embodies the
spirit of youth may be worn by youth.
And this, like many other of the sea-
sons offerings, will grace both youth
and maturity. Coats as rule are
in quiet cOlors-what are called the
fur shades" But recently the tread
of style is toward brighter colors in
frocks and hats. rejecting the mood of
the public which grows in cheerful.
ness.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
A Congressman from Denver
Should Know Denver

William n Naie Republican candidate for Congress- has lived
rseven years knows Denver her people and
acr needs.
lie will by City and our Country.
Mr. that it the duty and function OF Congress
to abolish profiteeng believes and believes that
should have opportunity for advancement accord
ms to merit and according to color
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Natural Question.

Allen heard his mother complain
about the great number of lady bugs
everywhere In the house. He watched
them for long time, then asked. you
call them 'she,' aren't there any gentle
men lady bugs2"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Simple Recipe for Happiness.

In certain of the rural sections of
England 1t is belief that bride Mt
the altar. to insure n happy welded
life. should on no account allow anyone
to speak to her husband before she has
addressed him by name.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Mrs. Frances Berry Coston. a teach

Mrs. Frances Berry Coston, teach
er in the public schools of Indianapo-
lis, Ind, and special correspondent of
the indianapolis News on the activities
of the colored people, has been desig-
mated by the War Department as a
reporter of the work of the colored
women of the Hosier capital in the
war work of the nation.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

DR.. S. A. Huff, Office Phone is York
2313. If not reached at office or
Home, York 3374J. Call Atlas Drug
Co., Main 875.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
TUBERCULOSIS FIGHTERS
Join WITH RED CROSS

Fifteen hundred ant-tuberculosis
associations in every state In the
Union have set aside their ordinary
work and are giving their time and
attention during the next month to
the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call,
according to an announcement from
the headquarters Of the National TH-
berculosis Association.
Instead of the usual sale of Red
Cross Seals which has been conducted
for the last ten years Jointly by ths
National tuberculosis Association and
the American Red Cross, this coming
year the tuberculosis movement will
be supported by direct appropriation
of $2,500,000 from the Red Cross, and
In turn all of the machinery of the
tuberculosis campaign will be turned
into helping swell the membership of
the American Red Cross in an effort
to enroll every man and woman in the
country.
In every state there is a well or
ganized state organization and under
1t there are strong local branches.
These trained workers will cooperate
with the Red Cross chapters In their
community and will endeayor to Or
ganize their districts so that no one
can escape solicitation. Universal
membership in the Red Cross will be
the aim.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
RED CROSS SUPPLIES

The varied character of the supplies
which the American Red Cross pro-
vides TO- American soldiers and sail
ors is shown in the following list of
articles furnished in one recent mouth
to our fighting men in Great Britain
10000 sweaters, 3o,s90 toothbrushes
$4,000 pairs OF socks, $4,000 pounds of
soap, 3eO,seo boxes of matches. 500
baseball outfits. SEQ mouth organs
$4,000 packages of chewing gum
100000 cigarettes. Fer handling
these supplies. the Red Cross has
seven warehouses in England and six
in Ireland. II necessary, s,eee ship
wrecked Americans could be QUILTED
from head to foot at one time from
these emergency depots. Advance
arrangements have also been made
for billeting, housing and feeding any
number Of men who might unexpect-
eddy be landed at ports where there
are no British military camps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Insurance Rates Recently Increased


Representatives Of the New Eng
land Insurance Exchange have been
at work in Skowhegan and other
towns. the past few months, re-rating
dwelling house property as to insur-
ancc rates The rate on dwelling
houses in Skowhegan village which
had previously been 1872 per 500 for
five years has been changed to $1.76
for five years This is the result Of
change in classification for Show
hogan from Class c to Class ID. In
explanation, it should be stated that
dwelling houses in towns and cities
of Maine are classified according to
existing conditions of fire hazard into
A, b, c, ID, f.. and f classes Port
land and Bangor are in Glass b; Au-
gusta, Lewiston. Rockland, Waterville
etc and Skowhegan, were in Class c,
but as just noted, we have lost the c
classification. This is chiefly by rea-
son Oi iHducqudte pIe9SuIt lul HlShcu
by our water system. The pressure
is not deficient but the pipes of the
system are 50 small that it can hardly
be remedied without a change amount
ing practically to the installation Of
new plant.
The only change in rates thus far
announced is on the dwellings above
mentioned. The rates on business
property have been compiled, and the
book containing them will probably
be issued sometime during September.
No one has the authority to say that
the rates on business property will be
higher Doubtless there will be
changes both upward and downward.
This is an important matter and the
issuance of this rate book Will be
awaited with a great deal of interest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
An Unfortunate Journey

Mrs Michael Pearson of New Liske-
ard. New Ontario, arrived here, Mon
day She was accompanied by her
four grandchildren: Nellie, five years
of age. Thomas and Rose aged four
and three respectively, and Hadley Il
months old Mr. and Mrs. Pearson
and their son Michael aged II, first
came to Skowhegan about one month
since, and established their home at
the Christensen farm near East Madt-
son, recently purchased by them Mrs
Pearson Immediately fell i'll with in
huenza and had only partially recoy-
cred when she received news of the
critical illness of her daughter, Mrs
Joseph Dupell of New Liskeard. She
set out. Immediately, only to find that
the daughter and little one, only a
few days old, had both died and been
buried previous to her arrival
Taking the daughters four children
above referred to, Mrs. Pearson soon
started on her return journey to
Maine. On arriving at Island Pond.
she was advised that she must re
turn to Montreal and there pay a head
tax. of So each, on the children, inn
posed by the t. S. Government She
made this journey as required paid
the 1872 to the proper official in Mon
treal and returned to the States. By
this time. the children. wearied by
their journeyings, were all i'll, but
otherwise the trip was uneventful.
She was met by her son at the Show
hogan station and the family are now
reunited at their farm in Madison.
During the month covering the
above unfortunate incidents, Mrs.
Pearson expended nearly $500 in rail
way travel and expenses incident
thereto. She is native of New
foundland and went to Ontario about
90 years ago
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Deputy Sheriff Paine Visits SkOwhe-
gan

Among the former Somerset County
citizens to return here for Thanksgiy-
ing was Deputy Sheriff w II. Paine of
Portland Mr. Paine was appointed
to his present position by King f.
Graham, who took Office in Cumber-
land county in January, 1917. Mr..
two year term to commence the COM
ing January
Mr. Paine was resident of Show
hogan for 32 years. and for the most
Of this period his home was on Bloom
field street and he was employed at
what is now the Skowhegan Novelty
Works Mr. Paine went from here to
Falmouth in 1914 He still lives in
that place. but. OF course, during the
past two years, spending most of his
time in the city of Portland
1t IS interesting to compare the
sentiment at the present day, so
strongly in favor of enforcement with
that which existed in Somerset Coun-
~ and throughout Maine in the early
90s Mr.. Paine was at that time a
constable of the town of SkoWhegan
His belief in the advisability of pro-
hibition and the enforcement OF law
was the same then as today, and he
had the integrity of purpose to fulfil
his duty as constable He was not,
however, supported by the sheriffs
and other officers of that time. and
the public generally were Indifferent
or hostile to strict enforcement
Liquor was sold almost openly in
from ten to fourteen places in town.
Mr.. Paine made a vigorous bid to
close them up and his efforts were at
least, the beginning of "A growth Of
healthy enforcement sentiment OF
course. he had a task impossible of
accomplishment but he has lived to
see the conditions of that date entire
ly abolished.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
BE SURE TO SHOW YOUR
RED CROSS BUTTON

Who hides his flag on Fourth of
Spangled Banner? Why do we wave
flags, and why do we rise? Because
we human beings demand a sign. The
Indians exchanged wampum when
they met and swore friendship. The
Greeks Of old sent presents of earth
and water to their correspondents.
When a letter fails to come we all
think that the friend has forgotten us
Now who wishes his fellows to think
that he has forgotten that this is
world where kindness and love are
welcome?
We may feel well disposed toward
the Red Cross and keep our button
tucked away under a lapel somewhere
where no one can see-and who knows
that We are not traitors to the laos
who have been through hell in Eu
rope to keep us safe? When a man
has a stolen purse he hides 1t in an
inside pocket, and he sneaks down a
hack alley when he can But those
of us who belong to the Red Cross and
who will not belong when Christmas
arrives we who belong must show
our colors, must wear the button,
must say to our friends, yes, I'm
with you for a world OF safety and
peace and kindness and lovet"
It's the same beloved red of ser
vice, such as hangs before the shrine
the white of purity. and the blue OF
consistency Where is the better
cause? Where the better service4
Where badge to be prouder Of? On
with the button when the campaign
opens. next week Let the Red Cross
not be denied
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
LIGHT FARMING CURES
SHELL SHOCK VICTIMS

The Base Hospitals of Europe,
where American boys as we'll az the
boys of our allies are recuperattng.
have decided that the men who are
yet unable to fight, or to go back to
their places In the ranks, may gain
health and strength while tilhng the
sell, and incidentally may add many
tens Of vegetables TO the necessary
feed supplies.
Ten expert market gardeners from
this country have been sent to Francs
TO direct the work, as ii has been
found that this farm labor is one OF
the best resteratives Of health, aHd
also that there is ne better work for
those suffering from shell shock than
this out of doors activity. Many SOL
dtere who have worked at the farms
announce that they Intend to buy
farms and continue ca their retaEa
from France.
In addition to the helpful exercises
the tables are helped, and In one hes
pital there has been green corn on the
cob served as result of the soldier
farming Green corn IL not common
In France, but II certainly pleased the
men who were fortunate enough to
get some of It, And the American
boys-well Just imagine an American
seeing green corn ON the cob when he
didn't expect there was such deli
cacy nearer than the old U. 8. Al
More than two tons OF vegetables
were grown at Base Hospital No. in
less than three months. Peas, po-
tatoes, beans .radishes. lettuce and
corn, and the soldiers declare that
there Is nothing like the taste OF these
American vegetables grown In the
gardens of the hospitals.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy to believe
that by keeping the kidneys ann d.
gestive organs eleansed and in proper
working order old age can be deferred
and life prolonged far beyond that en-
joyed by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM OH has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to ad
Vancing years 1t is a standard old
time homo remedy and needs no intro
ductiou GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil is
inelosed n odorless, tasteless capsules
them as you would a pill. with a small
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12

swallow of water The oil stimulates
the kinney action and enables the
organs to throw or the poisons which
cause premature old age New life and
strength Increase as you continue the
treatment. When completely restored
continue taking capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL Can
sules will keep you in J calth and vigor
and prevent a return Of the disease
DO not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. Go to your
druggist and get a box of GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM OIL Capsules Money
refunded If they do not help you. Three
sizes. But remember to ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL brand
In sealed packages.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Had Many Friends In This Section

A recent Patterson, n j. paper
speaks of the death of Wallingson
Van Houten The deceased lived in
The Forks with his sister for num-
Der of years and before that time had
often passed portions of the summer
in this section. His death occurred
at the home of his son at Suffern,
n. Y.
Mr. Van Houten was a veteran OF
the Civil War The surviving rela-
tves are two sons. Richard A. of
Chicago and Edward w. OF Suffern; a
grandson John NJ of Chicago and one
sister Mrs d. Proskey of North Cald-
well, n. j.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

To the Stockholders of the Skowhe-
gan Trust Company:
Notice is hereby given that the an
naal meeting of the stockholders of
the Skowhegan Trust Company. will
be held ut the Directors Rooms in
the Trust Company Building in SHOW
hogan, Maine, on Wednesday. January
s, 1919. AT o'clock in the afternoon
for the following purposes.
To elect officers
To transact any other business
that may lawfully come before said
meeting.
Skowhegan, Maine. bee i, 1918.
4w50 r. r. ATWOOD, Clerk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Earl Nye of Mercer was a visitor at
Earl Berry's Wednesday.
Elmer Bates is having a hard time
with a boil on the hand.
Earl and Joe Berry made business
trip to Waterville, Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
Fairfield Girl at Wheaton College

Marion j Drisko of Fairfield was
was among those recently initiated as
a Psyche. one of the prominent liter
airy clubs at Wheaton (Nass) Col
lege,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-12
PEACE MAKES GREATER
NEED

Peace will not end the need
of Red Cross relief work. On
the contrary the proclaiming of
peace opens new fields of serv-
ice for the Red Cross, and now,
more than ever, the American
people win be called upon to
obey their generous impulses to
bind up the worlds wounds
Membership in the Red Cross
affords the noblest outlet for
such impulses Every American
shonld answer Here" to the
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-22
BUY |S THE
 YOUNGEST AT GREAT
 LAKES NAVY SCHOOL

Mrs. ?. r. Bradshaw is in receipt of "a letter from her son, Arthur Guyon Mosely jr, mailed from the United States naval training station, Great Lakes. IT., via the first aerial mail sent from Great Lakes 10 Chicago. Mr. Mosoly is chief petty officer and aide Go Lieutenant Hammon. in charge at aviation headquarters. Great Lakes, III.
 Mr. Mosely has received the appoint mcnt from Commander Moffett and Lieutenant Hammon of the officers training camp at Aviation Beach. This is an honor, as Mir. Mosely is the only man under 3l years of age to receive sn appointment to this camp. Mr. Mosrlv enlisted in san Pedro, Cal, as an observer in tho aviation branch of The army on December II, 1917 and vas ordered Co report 10 Austin, Texas, for training. Soon aftcrward he re- ccived a letter from Washington stat inE they were training no more ob- servers" and assigning Mr. Moscly 10 tho signal corps. Mir. Mosely brought about every effort to get into imme- diste service.
 Hc was then notified that the school for the nonflying branch of the signal corps for ground officers was closed. After making every possible effort to get into service Mir. Moselv left for Washington requesting an honorable discharge from his enlistment in the army. which he at once received, and immediately enlisted in aviation branch of the navy. He is at present stationed at Great Lakes, H., and un- der thc immediate direction of Lieu tenant Hammon, in charge of aviation headquarters at that point.
 Mrs. Bradshaw is also in receipt of "a letter from her nephew, William c. iHggan. who spent quite a while at her ranch last summer. He is in France ln the third engineers. He writes en- thusiastically of the treatment the boys are getting lover there" He is in charge of lumber camp in Bordeaux and says that among those under him ls White-hcadcd boy of 15, and that because Of his youth he gave him "the softcst snap he has" He speaks ten oerly of the love of the older class of French people extended to our Ameri- can soldiers.