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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
Mammy's Decision.
From BOya' life

A colored woman was busily engaged in
emptying her savings stocking on the desk
Of the Liberty Loan clerk. AS the silver
quarters, dollars, nickels, dimes, ETC..
rolled out on the desk the clerk said:
This must be the result OF a number Of
hard years savings"
The old woman replied: "Yessah, All
been a-saving 1t to bury maself, but All
got to thinkln' it ovah' an All JUS made
up nah mine 1t would be = heap bettah
to buy a Liberty bond to help bury, dat
kaieah."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
Tn. Demand c.t.aerie.l.

From the Saturday Evening Post.
A black woman halted in front of a
produce store in = Georgia town and ad-
dressed the proprietor. who was also
Of color:
rs desc here aigs fresh?"
II amt sayin' dey amt" he answered
back.
II amt kin you 10 dey amt shs
snapped: Use akin you IL dey is. Is dey? ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

oy local applications as they cannot reach
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. Catarrhal Deafness Is
caused by an inflamed condition Of the
mucous lining Of the Eustach!an Tube
rumbiing sound or Imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to It's nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an inlamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRa
MEDICINE.
An Druggists 76c; cirsnlars free rec
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
DOING ONES UTMOST.
q q. watts.

To produce great things, one
ought to be intent only upon doing
one utmost, and never stop to
consider whether the thing be great
or little in the abstract. To
work with all ones heart, but with
all singlepess OF heart Is the right
thing, and whose does this may feel
satdsftsd. whatever the result Of
ones labor may ~.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10

LIGHT.
Thomas CARLYLE

; 1t deeply concerns the whole soci-
ETY., whether it will set its light on
: high places, to walk thereby: or
; trample 1t under foot, and scatter
; 1t In all ways of wild waste mot
without conflagration), as hereto
; fore! Light is the one thing
wanted for the world. Put wisdom
In the head of the world. the world
will fight it's battle VIGOROUSLY.
and be the best world man can
make it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10

Prof. H. J. Hunt Of Bangor, Me, e1-
plorer, believes land exists in the Arc
tic ocean.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
No doctor can cure what ails You II
you have a mean disposition.

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
self-lmprovement First.

1t is folly for a man to expect the
world to grow better until he begins to
notice improvement in himself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10

Enterprise and advertising make the
biggest pair in the deck.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10

a 7,livilis Reflection.
II 6AtAn'a In the xhirlwind
And going good and prime.
Cant blame him cause he's having
IA devil Of : time!"
s Atlanta Constitutien
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-10
A 7hiv;l,e R.ff.c+,on

Continued Next Week.l
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-12-13
Lbe First Christmas

And the from them
which
hath made
with found Joseph
babe lying a
had they the
which told the child.
a
told them by the shepherds
all these things and pondered them her heart
things had told them
st
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-12-13

And shepherds abiding the held
keening watch their lock- night
and the
round aboutthe they afraid
not for, behold bring
rood idinqs OFFS great ioy,w all people.
For unto the of David Saviour which
Christ the
be shall find the babe wrapped
swaddlng clothes lying a
suddenly with angel multitude OF heavenly
host praisng God, and saying,
Glory to and earth good will toward
men,.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-12-13
The Bootblack's Christmas

I'm rich! I've got dollar all my own
speho Tor Christmas-oeen a savin
since Fourth July. little at a time.
Dom odd Jobs. swearin' off on gum
An now what shall l spend IT ferf nv
starsi
The show case is full an heapln' up
win presents fer TO give the folks You
like.
There's Mamie now-shed like a chin,
know she would-poor little sickiy thing
She cried one day because she had to
drink
Out O. that mug that's cracked like any
thing.
Yes. I'll buy that for her. Now. le'me
That's twenty cents, an I'll have eighty
left
An Biiiy's crazy for a top to spin:
III get him one-that's ten cents mors-
now what
I wonder. shall I buy fer Jim,
guess he'd like a jacknife best of all
III get one. an a good mouth organ
Jim-he's my pard-he's got a crippled
foot
An drunken dad that beats him black
and blue
Now. I've got forty left. and mother
know she does-a thimble-her,n IL
old
An full o. holes and bent all out o.
shape.
| wish I could get one OF solid goldi
That wouldn't be half good enough for
Not If twas edged with diamonds all
around:
Best mother ever llved-I tell you what
The amt many kids so luclSy's me. I'm
boundl
Now. I've got twenty left-rll buy some
gum
An candy n popcorn and some apples
too.
An III be Santa Claus and have some
fun
film stockin's Cristmus eve-tell you
TIL amt no picnic in this Twin world
That's half so jolly the one thereH
be
When all the kids come shiyerin' round
the stove
On Crismus mornin When they come
to see
Them stuffed out stockins hangin' on the
wall
oh, how I'll boiler. Merry ChristmusF-
Then
How s'prsed they'll be! Yes,
Merry Crismus all
Harriet Francene Croker in Buffalo
News.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22
GERMAN BOMBS FOUND
IN NORWEGIAN CITIES

CHRISTIANIA, Feb. 22.-Fresh dis
coveries of bombs of German origin
have been found in Norway. A large
store of bombs intended to blow up
ships carrying iron ore to England
was uncovered few days ago at
Kirkenes, a seaport. Nine large bombs
and a number of smaller engines of
destruction were located at Findelin,
in a room formerly occupied by al
legged accomplices of Baron Reuten-
feis, whose operations we're extern
sively aired several months ago .,.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

The Chitina Red Cross will give on
the night of February % a reproduc-
ton of the good old dance hall times
of '9S, and from all indications it is
going to be a grand success. All the
people from Strelna and along the
Fairbanks trail as we'll as all the ladies
from the camps along the railroad will
be there to attend All the old time
games will be played, plenty of dances
and drinks to everyone for the price of
a small ten dollar bill
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Superintendent McConaghy plans on
making extensive Improvements at the
Pioneer Packing Company's plant be-
fore that industry begins it's seasons
work. An electric conveyor will be
built to handle the clans from the
boat to the cannery, where conveyors
and can reformer will also be in
stalled The fleet of boats is to be
repaired and when everything is in
readiness to start up 100 men and
girls will be given employment.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Jos. DOran, Jack Altman and E. NJ.
Coleman reached town this afternoon
from Fairbanks on their way to the
states to enlist in the service of Uncle
Sam.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Jeff Devinny, Russ Herman and Joe
McClarin we're among the passengers
who arrived in Cordova this afternoon
on the launch Mary Lee.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

For sale at bargain, Walkers Inn
at Alaganic, For terms apply to Cor
dova Abstract & Realty Co, Adams
Building.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Mrs Mill and Miss Kathryn Will
ians came over from Valdez on a
launch this afternoon and will remain
here until Monday, as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. A. Harmon.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Henry A. Slater received letters yes
terday from two of our former towns
men, who are now enlisted in Uncle
Sans service. One was from Har-
old Chadwick, enclosing his photo
graph in uniform. He is a member
of the SIND Field Artillery and is now
on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas Don
S. Medley, who is a sergeant of Co. A,
23rd Engineers, writes that he is
Somewhere in France"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

A large number of people took ad-
vantage of the opportunity to enjoy
the home-cooked meal served at
Hegg's hall by Red Cross workers. 1t
is still being served.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Tickets are rapidly being sold for
the musicale to be given at the En-
press theater on Tuesday evening un-
der the auspices of the Episcopal
Guild Auxiliary for the Red Cross. An
exceptionally entertaining program
has been prepared and rare treat is
in store for all who attend
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Charles Matthews returned on yes
terday's boat from a four months trip
to the states
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Have you left your contribution at
the Bank of Alaska or the First Banl,
of Cordova for the Y NJ. c. A. fund?
1t will help make the camp and
trench life more homelike. The boys
will appreciate it too.
Mrs. Wheeler, of Valdez, is spending
few days with Cordova friends.
c. NJ. Monohon, of Deadwood, came
to Cordova on this afternoons train,
en- route to the states.
Mrs. f. McCandless, of Fairbanks,
was a passenger on this afternoons
train.
Dan Vandevord was a returning
passenger from the states to Cordova
yesterday,
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Use less wheat and meat. Buy local
foods. Serve just enough. Use what
is left.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

This being Washingtons birthday
both local banks were closed The
postoffice and cable office observed
the usual holiday hours.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

V. P. Nichols and family have moved
into the Lambert home, as Mr.. and
Mrs. o. E. Lambert will leave on the
next boat on an extended trip to the
states
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

A Marcus, of Seattle, representing
the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company,
is calling on the local trade.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Jitney dance at Eagle hall on Friday
evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

Home cooked dinner at Hegg's hall
on Friday for four bits.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22
| OCAL DQINGS
AND PERSONA.
MENTION

Glenn Darlington, a well known
travelling man, is spending a few days
in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-22

There promises to be a large turn
out at the jitney dance at Eagle hall
tonight. If you want to have good
time be there.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

The result of the delegate election
still hangs in the balance and just
when it will be finally settled is un-
certain. Sulzer still maintains a lead
of 20 votes, with eleven small pre-
cincts in this division unreported
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07
LITHUANIA WILL JOIN
FAMILY OF NATIONS

A new and independent Lithuanian
notion viii soon assume It's position
among the nations of Europe. rising
up out of the wreck of a subjugated
and oppressed state. When the Ltth-
uanian diet, permitted to re-assemble
by the Germans. pronounced itself
unanimously in favor OF the re-estab-
lishment OF an Independent Lithuania.
ii put into words the hope of every
true Lithuanian.
One of the new departments of the
future Lithuanian state, which will be
virtually the center OF the coming in
dependent government. was estab-
lished at this meeting of the diet. 1t
Is known as the state council, or
"Taryba" This state council" has
under it's control such important mat
ters as public education, religion,
finance, commerce and industry. JUS
tice. police. etc Since the time OF
its formation it has been ratified in
dependently and on neutral grounds
by Lithuanian organizations In Rus
STA. America. Sweden and Switzer-
land.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

The total number OF tea chests
required for the Indian tea crop Is
between 100000 and 100000. The
timber required for tea chests is of
very special kind. 1t must contain
no sap that would corrode the tea lead
in which the tea is packed. must be
free from any odor. as tea will take
this up readily. and must be well sea
soned, as the tea is usually hot when
packed, and unsensoned wood viii
warp. Examination has shown that
suitable timber exists In India In
large quantities.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07
BRITISH DAY
,ossililit,

Alaska people are rot a dcmon&tra-
I'VE poonlc as has been repeatedly
shown Nevertheless it Is true that
they IeeI just as deeply the stirring
impulses ot patriotic elr;ion at tn"
termination OF the war as their no SER
,ompa,riots Outside When the news
of German surrender reached here
tie business of tie t%y went on as
end OF the war being the cheerful
mien OF our citizens and TIE mutual
Fluctuations that were exchanged on
the streets
So today. which has been set apart
as a day of recognition of the ire
mcndous efforts put forth by Great
world freedom. while there will be no
great plblic manifestation OF the ad-
miration which Ala&k#ns feel for their
British cousins and of appreciation of
tic terrible sacrifices they have made
fer civilization and Christian ideals.
vet it may be truthfully said that no
milation and appreciation more in
evidence than here. Alaskans as
rule keep closely in touch with world
events. and while the proverbial roti-
eence of the BritishCr as to his own
exploits has been in evidence in this
war, especially as to the marvellous
in common with TIE people of the
country, fully realize the debt that
humanity owes to the tenacious fight
crs of tn" British empire We honor
ourselves by paying homage to 4 gal
liant ally.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

There is every iHdication of good
holiday trade and the successful mer
chant is now advertising his wares
in order to let the prospective buyer
know just what he has to offer for
sale that would make suitable gift
for Christmas
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

has already saved the several hun
dred thousand inhabitants of the Ma
deira islands from actual starvation.
Some time ago word was received by
the American Red Cross that the
islands were in dire need OF food sup
plies. They had money enough to
buy what was needed, but countries
with available SURPRISES had no ships
in which to ship the needed provi.
SiOnS
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

Tn" suggestion of the Daily Times
that an effort be made to have the
a more central location has met with
N" approval of practically all of our
people, hut the matter should not be
allowed To drop there. Let the cham
BIER Of commerce and the public gener
ally get busy and results are sure to
follow
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

It is gratifying to know that the
mrmb"rs OF the Home Guard are en-
Enthusiastically in favor OF keeping that
military unit intact Such an organi-
zation is credit to any community
." called upon to render valuable
services
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

The day of the new resolution is
fast approaching, so you might as well
begin now to frame up your swear
offs"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

There is every indication of a white
Christmas and with it should follow
a season OF good cheer.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

Although Il little early there are al
election which takes place in April
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

The boat service between Seattle
and Cordova is at present all that
could be desired
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

America, destined to become the
greatest food reservoir of the world,
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

Tn" mantle of snow has covered
a multitude of eye-sores about town
including tin can alley and rubbish
heaps
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

Another evidence of the far-reach-
ing efforts of German propaganda.
which unfortunately is not so readily
silcn&ed as the German guns, Is In
cluded in a collection of books re
Gently presented by the English gov
eminent to the University library at
Bologna, Italy 1t takes the shape OF
an anti.English book printed by Ger
man agents In San Francisco, and it
is written in the Hindustani language
1t is probable that German propa.
ganda was widespread in a number
of Indian dialects.
The English gift forms part OF a
collection of books, pamphlets, pho
tographs, documents and other printed
matter pertaining to the great war
which has been begun in the Univer-
sity of Bologna. The collection al
ready consists of about 1000 volumes.
Noteworthy additions have been sent
in by correspondents appointed from
abroad The French government has
also sent a number of volumes
The University Of Bologna aims
eventually to have fair-sized bihli
ography of books on the war. \ com
plete photography is almost an i'm
possibility.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-07

The FLU" seems to be passing into
the land of things that have been, at
least so far as Alaska is concerned.
and conditions are again becoming
normal in most of our ncighboring
towns Nevertheless. some cOmmun-
must go out in sympathy to those
homes that have been invaded by
death and are mourning the loss OF
loved ones Fortunately. Cordoya es-
capped the ravages of this disease, for
which we are duly thankful.
The Yale expositor., 1918-08-22
U-BoAT GAS OvERcoMES SIX MEN
German U-Boat Operating of U. 8.
Coast Discharged Gas On Water.

Washington-Gas from oil, discharg-
ed on the water by the German sub
marine operating off the mid-Atlantic
coast, overcame six men in the coast
guard station and light house on
Smiths island, N. c., the navy depart
ment was advised by the commandant
OF the Sixth Naval District.
II the gas attack we're deliverate. a.
most officials believed, It constituted a
new and Ingenious form of "frightful-
ness" and, so far as has been reported.
was first direct effort of the German
raiders to harm persons or property
on American shores.
The gas was said by the command
ant of the Coast Guard station, to have
much the same effect as mustard gas
used by Germans on the western front.
The men were laid out for more than
half an hour, but apparently suffered
no serious after effects.
The dispatch, relating the gas at
tack. was one of series concerning
German submarine warfare off the At
lantic coast, received during the dav.
One told OF an attack on a submarine.
100 miles east of the Virginia coast.
by an American destroyer, which dis.
charged II depth charges where the
raider was seen to submerge.
The Yale expositor., 1918-08-22
FIRST U. S. FIELD ARMY CREATED
American Army Now Placed On Same
Footing As French and British.

Washington.-Secr Baker was
formally advised by General Pershine
that the First American Field army
had been created, General Pershing
retaining command of the army as
well as of the entire American expedi
tionary force for the present The
dispatch added nothing to details of
the army organization already made
known from Paris, Mr.. Baker said.
The announcement is regarded as
having deep significance at the war
department, mainly because il places
the American army in France on the
same footing as the French or British
forces there.
Formation of the army is taken
here 10 mean that the Amerioaniza-
ton of definite portion OF the front
has been completed. Supply lines,
railways. bases, storage facilities, de-
barkation ports and the like, created
and operated by Americans, stand be-
hind the first army
The only statement of the location
of this American front is that 1t is
south of the Marine" Presumably
this means a part at least Of the long
line from st. Mihiel to the Swiss
border, where American troops have
been put in at intervals during the
last few months.
The Yale expositor., 1918-08-22
BOARD WILL BUILD BIG SHIPS
Nnty-one Different Types Are Now
5uine Built Throughout Yards

Washington.-only a few types OF
ships are to be built in the future by
the Shipping Board, says an announce
ment by Chairman Hurley and Direc-
tor-General Schwab, of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. A committee COM
posed of Mr.. Schwab, p. A. s. Frank
lin, chairman of the Ship Control
Committee and j. II. Rosseter. direc.
tor of operations, was named to fix
the types.
Ninty-one different types are be-
ing constructed, this number resulting
when the Government took charge of
all construction year ago Greater
production is expected through build.
ing few standard types. The Board
in the future, 1t was announced, will
build larger ships.
Among the types probably to be
selected Is the so-called "ore" boat.
Contracts for 20 such vessels soon
will be let.
The ships are of 10000 tons and
the first built were used in Cuban
trade.
Recently railroad equipment was
sent to France in such vessels, the
large hatchways being found suitable
for loading cumbersome material
The Yale expositor., 1918-08-22
FIVE RUSSIA STATES
LAUNCH REPUBLIC
The New Political Organization VIII =
Be Known AS the Supreme
Government.

Washington-Birt of a new democ-
racy in northern Russia that is to be
headed by representatives of the peo-
pie. elected by universal suffrage, was
announced in official dispatches TO the
State department
The new political organization is
called the supreme government, indi-
eating the breadth to which 1t is ex-
pected ultimately to expand.
Leaders OF the movement are the
last delegates elected to the constitu-
ent assembly, restoration of which
resident Wilson has repeatedly urged.
Among purposes announced are:
To defend the north with the friend
ly assistance to Russia of the peoples
of England, America, France and 9TH
ers. II also counts on Allied assist
ance against starvation and financial
difficulties.
1t is convinced that Russia and the
Allies interests in the struggle against
the foreign enemy are one and the
same. 1t knows that the Allied troops
come not to interfere with the internal
affairs and their arrival is not against
wishes of the population
Therefore the supreme government
greets the Allied forces entering the
north to wage contest against the COM
mon enemy and summons the entire
population to greet thine gladly and to
assist by every possible means.
Signers of the proclamation of the
Supreme Government of North Russia
are, with two exceptions, members OF
the constituent assembly representing
the provinces of Novgorod, Archangel,
Vologda, Viatka, Kasan and Samara-
chain of provinces extending from
the Arctic to the region of the Don
Cossacks in the south.
The chain of provinces embraced in
the western Siberian government
where thousands of Czecho- Slavs and
loyal Russians are maintaining a sta
BILE government ready and anxious to
fight the Germans.
To the south are the Don Coccacks,
backed by the Ofenberg Cossacks, all
rained warriors and well armed, equal
ly ready to war on the Central powers.
This news, which came from Arch
angel, where the new government is
being organized, with news of the
flight of Lenine and Trotzky from Mos.
COW, was accepted at the White House
and the state department as most en-
couraging.
Recognition by the United States of
the supreme government is regarded
as certain as soon as ability of the new
leaders to carry out the announced pur.
pose shall have been demonstrated.