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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
laundrymen and War Conditions.

Now Ii is the laundrymen's turn
10 feel the pinch of war conditions.
They formerly used caustic potash In
combination with soap for bleaching
purposes. But now that potash Is al
most unobtainable. good substitute
has become necessary. The increase
In the price OF sap has made the need
acute. And now comes & satisfactory
domestic bleach. Three pounds of tri-
sodium phosphate 10 % pounds OF
soap is the Acknowledgements Science
Monthly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
A Valuable Rooster.

According to the London Times,
cockerel owned by +. c. Tyson, which
has been sold 6.670 times and has
raised f7,365 for the Red Cross and
kindred funds, was bought in for fi4o
at a gift sale at Maidstone on behalf
OF the Red Cross and the Kent Pris-
oners of War Fund. This sale. with
subscriptions, realized nearly $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Potato Flour SPONGE Cake.

Separate the yolks and whites or
four eggs, beat yolks until thick, add
one cupful of sugar, beat well, add the
whites beaten stiff, pinch of salt, a
half cupful of potato -four and tea
spoonful of baking powder. Bake in q
moderate over 80 minutes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Critics Opinion.

"How did the critics treat you,
dear?" asked the wife Of the man who
had just had play produced.
"Treat me? They didn't. / treated
them"
''What did you do, dearT
''I took 'em out between each Of the
acts and blew 'em to drinks and ci-
CARS"
That's good. And what did they
say then?"
THAT my piece should have been
divided up into more acts"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Cornmeal Mullins.

Take two tablespoonfuls Of shorten
ing, a half teaspoonful of salt, a half
cupful of corn meal and five-eighths Of
a cupful of wheat flour, a teaspoonful
Of salt, two teaspoonfuls Of sugar,
the white of an egg and two-thirds Of
a cupful of milk. Cream the shorten
ing and sugar, add salt, then milk, al
ternately with the dry ingredients.
Lastly fold in the white of egg beaten
stiff. Bake 20 minutes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Raisin Drop Cakes.

Take a third Of cupful Of shorten
ing, cupful of sugar, two eggs, two
cupfuls of corn flour. a cupful Of rails
ins, a teaspoonful Of vanilla, cupful
of milk. Mix as usual bake in a mod
crate oven.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Brief and Breezy.

1t Is usually the bottom dollar
that counts.
Strong butter Is a poor apol-
ogy for weak coffee.
Happiness is often the price
OF being commonplace.
To do right is easy when sin
ceases 10 be pleasure.
Love is a word OF four letters
except in n breach of promise
suit.
Without decision Of character
no man or woman ever amounts
10 much.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Cream Pie, Rice Crust.

Cook a cupful of rice in milk or In
water until tender. Line well
creased pie tin with the rice, then flll
with the following cooked filling; "A
pint of milk, yolks of two eggs, tea
spoonful of corn starch. half cupfui
of honey, and teaspoonful Of vanilla
cook until smooth and cover with a
meringue made with the whites; set
into the oven to brown.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Baseball "Aces" Magnets
When En- Route and Help to
Keep TurnstiIe Spinning

The ball club that has to worry along
without a playing SAGE" is back num-
Der as a drawing card on the road.
The outstanding stars are the "aces'
In the big show, for their names are
kept before the public, and the fans go
out to see them perform. Without
them II the lineups of big league clubs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Expecting Too Much.

Rankin-If / ever have TO fight in
the trenches I hope can have a per-
iscope.
Phyle-Yes, the things are mighty
handy 10 look through and see If the
enemy Is near.
"Are they only TO look through"
"Yes What did you think they
were forY
"Gee, I thought you could stay
safely out Of sight and shoot through
the things"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Steamed Brown Bread.

Take two cupfuls each of barley
flour and corn meal, one and half
teaspoonfuls Of soda, three-fourths cup
full of molasses, two cupfuls of sour
milk, a teaspoonful of salt; mix well
and steam three hours.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
A Practical Orator.

i IL q Z i u ; I
speech of yours
was a classic"
"I'm afraid so"
replied S e n a t o r
Sorghum.
you don't seem
gratifed."
81 feel compli-
mented, but APP
prehensive. As a
rule a classic is
something tn a t
people admire but
don't understand"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Mothers Cook Book
War Foods.

The new things that are being
thought out by our housewives today
will fill many recipe books and be a
source of great comfort, because they
mean good things with no increase In
the foods we must save for our armies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Nonsense to Her.

She failed TO
laugh at one OF his
alleged jokes.
"My dear, / fear
you have no sense
of humor."
ct h ere's no
sense to IL" de-
clared his wife.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
Honey Custard.

Cook a pint of milk, a half cupful
of honey and grating of nutmeg, two
eggs, and pinch of salt, over hot wa
ter stirring constantly, or bake setting
the cups In hot water. Maple flavor
may be used for a change.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-06-14
FOR A LAUGH
ssssssssessosossssseessss

Twenty-One Meals, However.
Her Dad-Why, hang it, girl, the fell
low only earns fifteen a week.
HERSELF know, papa, but a week
passes so quickly when you're fond OF
each other.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14
4 TEXAS WONDER


 The Texas Wonder cures kid. ney and bladder troubles, dissol- yes gravel. cures diabetes. weak and lame backs. rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in tota men ana Wo- men. Regulates bladder trouble in children. IT not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bot tie is two months treatment. and seldom fails to gerfect cure Send for swern testimonials. Dr. [. N. Hall. 2626 Olive Street St. Louis Mo, Sold by druggists
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14

will be small amounts. Ii paid as requested it will avoid the ne- cessity for the issuance of a re- ceipt, and save mueh time and labor.
 Taxes paid to deputies who are visiting every county il the United States to assist taxpayers in making out their returns are sent to the collector of internal revenue of the district la which the taxes are collected. Checks, money orders, or drafts can be handled without difficulty. Cash has 10 be sent by registered mail or by insured express.
 In the conduct of the war Uncle Sam is beset with many difficulties. You can render one of his irnumerabie tasks less difficult by paying your income tax promptly, and by check, money order, or draft. From the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14
HOW 10 PAY YOUR INCOME TAX,

Fay your income tax, if pos Sible. by check, money order or draft. This Is the urgent request of the Bureau of Internal Reve- nue.
 More than 6.000,000 persons this year will pay an income tax The total to be collected under the war revenue act of October 3. 1917, in individual income taxes alone is S665, GOO. o0o. The vast majority of these payments
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14
ATTENTION.

Food is the greatest necessity. There is no doubt but that Gen eral Johnie Dinner-Pail will be the conquering hero in the war, All the Agricultural Agencies of Arkansas are backing up the nation wide campaign instituted by the U. s. Department of Agriculture to increase food and feed production. Arkansas is not asked for any sacrifice. She is merely called upon to produce her own food and feed stuff. ' This campaign, under the di- rection of the Extension Division of the College of Agriculture. University of Arkansas, and some progressive citizens of Ne yada County. will begin in this County, Monday, March Is, 1918. Speakers will go out to ya- rious places in the County to eX- plain the need of the Campaign. They will give a few facts con corning the world food needs and food conditions. They will not ask for any collection or sub- scriptions, but will simply ask for an intelligent hearing and needing of this call for food pro- duction.
 Speakers will be at the follow ing places 7:30p. m. or the dates indicated.
 Monday, March IS. 1918. Nubbin Hill. Wards Chapei, New Hope School, Hickory GroYe school. Liberty Schooi, Antioch, Sweet Home, Wire Road. Lane harg, Sutton.
 Tuesday, March 19, 1918
 Carolina Church. Gale. Ross on. Mt Moriah, WjIHsvilie, Holly Springs.
 Wednesday. March 20. 1918. Bodcaw No. l. BodcaW No. 5. Union Church.
 Thursday, March 2l, 1918.
 Rocky Mound, Morris School, Bethel School.
 Friday, March 2. 1918.
 Boughton, Cecil's School.
 Other points in the Count will be made the following week. The announcement of dates for these vii! be made later.
 Look and see, when and where &iil be your best opportunity t. hear one of these talks. Ther don't forget about 1t
 Committee,
 F. D, Martin,
 N. C. Ferguson,
 Rev. Felts.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14

When you have Baekaehe the liver IT kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liv- CT, kidneys and bladder A trial soc bottle will convince you, Get it at Hes terly drug store
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Political Announcements strict
 ly cash in advance.)

Political Announcements strict ly cash in advance.)
 FOR STATE SENATOR I. D. MONTGOMERY,
 Of Hampstead County.
 FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE D. D. KING.
 Of Lafayette County. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WILFRED LEARN
 Of Clark County
 FOR SHERIFF.
 Of Missouri Township. L. C. STEELE
 Of Missouri Township PERRY K. wARMAcK
 Of Taylor Township JOHN D. PARKER,
 Of Parker Township DAVE A. SMELL
 Of Emmet Township.
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK G. N. STARNES.
 Of Emmet Township E. H. (EPn WEAVER
 Of Caney Township. ALBERT s. McG0UGH.
 Of Albany Township. HOLIIE o. ALMAND
 Of Missouri Township.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Washington, D. C.

Insure the home NOW-don't de-
lay another day. This is the season
in which most fires occur. 1nsuring
through this agency means ABSo-
Lutte PROTECTION at regular rates.
LAURENCE STABLER
Ais Prince Street. Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

menting his recent reichstag speech
with an interview, declared that Ger
many is ready to evacIate Belgium
when her colonies are restored and
the way reopened to the colonies, the
Wolff agency announces.
NJ. Duval, former manager of the
newspaper Bonnet Rouge, of Paris was
executed by firing squad early yes
terday. He was convicted of treason
in the second of the "deafeatist'
trials growing out of the Bolo Pasha
intrigue. The second trial, which be-
gan April 80, resulted in the convic-
ton, May Is, of Duval and his SIX
alleged accomplices. Duval was SEN
fenced to death while the others re-
ceived penalties of from two to ten
years imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
GERMAN MORALE LOW.
Prussian Officers Losing Their Ar
rogance Since Counter-Attacks OF
Americans.

American aviators on the western
front did great execution yesterday.
lowering in great droves over the
Marine, they peppered the German
troops crossing the stream, with
machine gun fusilades. American OBJ
servation balloons also rendered valu-
able service sporting" the German
long range gun emplacements and di-
recting the fire of the American coun-
ter batteries.
Examination of prisoners taken IN
the latest combats reveal that the
German morale has never been allow
ed to sink as low as it is since the
new offensive was crushed in its IN
cipiency. The Prussian officers have
lost their arrogance since our hot
counter offensive showed them what
stuff the "green" Americans are made
of.
Paris, July 1S.-Balked in their t:-
taric effort to break through on a
G5-mile front, an dhaving found no
where a weak spot for an entering
wedge, the Germans yesterday SEM
new forces into the fray and made
violent and unceasing efforts to ell
bow their way forward in local thrusts.
Fighting was fiercest south of the
Marine, where the Americans continue
to battle with unquenched ardor CO.
operating with the gallant French.
The Germans failed to recapture the
towns of st. Agnan and La Chapelle-
Mont Hodon, wrested from them by
Americans Tuesday. Furious combats
are raging for the possession Of the
heights north of these places. The
invaders succeeded in penetrating La
Bcurdonnerie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
WITH PAPER SIXTY-TWO YEARS
Westminster Printer Celebrates His
Eighty-Third Birthday.

Westminster, Md, July 1s-Charles
A. Homer, this city, celebrated his
eighty-third birthday Tuesday, and
his sixty-second year with the Demo-
cratic Advocate. He came from
Waynesboro, Pa, and secured posi-
ton with the Carroll County Demo-
crat under Editor G. II. Randall IN
1856. In 1865, when Joseph Shaw
was killed at the Anchor Hotel, this
city, by a mob, Mr.. Horner tried to
protect him. After Mr.. Shaw was
killed the Carroll County Democrat
Office was set on fire and burned, but
Mr.. Homer saved much of the type.
During the Civil war he was arrested
and locked up for some time. He 10
a stanch Democrat and has never cut
his ticket. He is in active service yet
and can set 6-point type as well as
young man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

love my country and express the
greatest desire to see Uncle Sam VIC
torious.
"Now, gentlemen, won't you do all
you can to help me be with my dear,
young wife for the year of 1918, and
after that l am willing to go to
France or any other place I am need
ed. l can do all I can to help win
the war at home during the year
would be at home; so please let me
hear from you as soon as possible. =
(Richmond JournaD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
WANTS YEAR OF GRACE
Bridegroom Urges Biblical Grounds
for Release for Twelve Months.

Claiming that he is married and
that his religious faith forbids his en-
try into the ranks Of Uncle Sans
fighting men, man has written one
of the registration boards of Virginia
a letter which shows that he wants
to do what is right and proper, but he
has recently been married and he
wants the board to change his CLASH
fcation so that he may remain at
home for year with his bride; then
ne will be ready to go and do what
ever the demand may be. This young
husband quotes the Bible to sustain
his contention and faith, his letter
being as follows:
81 am writing you in regards to my
place in class one, and I want to ask
if you cannot put me in another class,
as I am married, and according to my
religious faith it is against my faith
to 60 to war or any other business
that calls me away from my dear,
young wife. You will find that my
faith is based on Scriptures in the
twenty-fourth chapter of Deuterono-
my at the fifth verse, which reads as
follows:
"'When man taketh a new wife
he shall not go out TO war, neither
shall he be charged with any bust
ness; he shall be free at home one
year, and shall cheer his wife which
he has taken Gentlemen, l would
ask that you please do me this favor if
it is possible to do so. but if it is not
possible to change my class, why |
will have to go when I am called to
do so. have served four years in
the United States navy already. and
think I should be given this oppor-
tunity to be put in another class. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Five German airplanes and one bal
loon were destroyed by American
ayiators in the fighting over Dor
mans. on the River Marine.
Some 500 persons die of cholera
daily in Petrograd, according to
travellers arriving in Copenhagen. Al
saratov thousands Of persons are sui
fering from the disease. The malady
has spread to Finland. Several cases
of cannibalism have occurred IN nus
sia. which is in the grip OF famine,
M. Sneyeroff, members of the Mosco"
supply committee, declared IN an IN
teryiew here today. Sneyeroff sald
the famine threatens to Guido the hor-
rors of war. He reported one instance
of a woman shooting her children
rather than see them starve. He is
member of a special mission to China
which seeks to have the embargo rails
cd on expectation of food into Rus
STA. The mission offers to guarantee
none of the food will reach the Ger
mans.
Harold Burdette, eleven years old,
whose parents reside in Washington,
died at the Casualty hospital last
night as the result of an accident su-
stained yesterday afternoon when he
was run over by one or Carry's ice
cream wagons driven by Benjamin
Raum. Bystanders say that the lad
made an effort to jump on the wagon
to get ride. He lost his balance and
the front wheel passed over his body.
Russians who are fleeing from the
rule of the Germans in Ukrainia re-
port that entire villages are being
asphxiated by the Germans, who are
using poisonous gases to enforce their
food DEGREES among the peasants.
The city of Karlsruhe was success
fully attacked BY raiding airplanes
Tuesday, according to German advlces
received in Amsterdam. Many were
killed and injured. Considerable dam
age was done.
Two enormous sun spots are re-
sponsible, according to astronomers,
fort recent heavy rains and thunder
and lighting storms which have ham,
ipered military operations: on the West
front.
New York, July 18.-Rear Admiral
!, Henry B. Mansfield, retired, an Off
ger in the navy for 81 years, died yes.
:terday in Brooklyn. He was Y years
old. He had been i'll fourteen years,
having suffered the first of series
of paralytic strokes when he was IN
command of the battleship Iowa.
:. Ninety-four Germans were killed
and "a Germans were wounded on the
night of July 1916, when five German
.aviators bombed prisoners camp in
the region of Troyes, 80 miles behind
the French battle front. The aerial
ibombardment lasted for one hour. Two
French soldiers of the camp guard
were wounded.
American troops, fighting on the
Marine July Is, completely annihilated
one German battalion, killing, wound
ing or capturing every man of the
force, General Pershing reports. THIS
slaughter, accomplished when the
Americans counter-attacked, resulted
in the enemy being thrown back on
the river, and the counter-blow was a
complete success" Pershing added.
Chancellor Won Hertling, supple
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
SPECIAL NOTICES

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the United States
Realty Company of Washington, D. c.,
Incorporated, will be held on Wednes-
day, July 81, 1918, at 2 p. M, at its
principal Office. Ill South Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Va, for the cleo
ton Of officers and directors and such
other business as may properly come
before it.
John 0. Harmon, Jr.,
1871 Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Execntrix Notice.

Having qualified as executrix of the
estate of the late A. Leroy jameson
this is to notify all persons having
claims aginst the state to present
them to me, properly certified, at once
for settlement, and all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
come forward ct once and settle such
Indebtedness.
A. Grace Jameson,
1e1-10t Executrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

1871
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

A special meeting Of the stock
holders Of the McLachlen Banking
Corporation for the election of direc-
tors, the amendment of its bylaws
and other business, will be held at
No. 107 North Fairfax Street, Alex
andria, Va, on August II, 1918 at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
A. M. McIiachlen, President
E. H. McLachlen, Acting Sec.
159-30t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
RAILROADS.
Washington Southern Ky.
Schedule In Effect June 10. 1918.

Schedule In Effect june 10. 1918.
For Washington and points north
daily, sos, 9:53, 1903 a. M, l2:t lS
1928; lis, 1858, 3:lS, 1913, 1883
p. m. c
Week days only, G:2O p. m. Satur-
days only sos p. m, and Sundays or
S:1S p. m.
For fredericksburg, Ric " ,n
points south at $3.50, 7:55 &c a.a
9:47, a. M; 2:27, 2:47, SIT e
GIT, SIT, 9:17 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantlc ~
1850 a. m daily and 1858 p. m. Satur-
days. Night train leaves 1l:4S p. m.
daily for Fredericksburg and inter-
mediate stations.
NOTE-Times of arrival and depar-
ture and connections not guaranteed.
Evening star., 1918-04-19
MANY PETITIONS FOR DC.
RESTAURANTS REJECTED
During Year Ninety Failed for vari-
Gus Reasons, Including Lack Of
Light and Ventilation.

OF approximately 800 applications for
licenses to conduct restaurants nade
during the year the health department
has recommended adversely on ninety.
In nineteen cases absence of natural
light and ventilation was the reason
for the departments action. Because
tho applicants were not willing to
make necessary alterations unfavora-
bic reports were given In thirteen
cases. The remaining nfty-eight ap-
piicants were refused for various
causes, such as no proper water supply
and improper facilities for the handling
and storage Of foodstuffs
Tho department states it would be to
tho advantage of applicants to confer
with tho health authorities before pro-
ceeding to engage in the restaurant
business. In one instance about 1000
was spent on alterations which. 1t was
found, could not be approved because
tho kitchen was In Q room which had
absolutely no natural light and pfao-
tcally no ventilation.
Since the drst Of the yoaE 4oykysnfno
eases have been taken to court 6y the
department. against, proprieAonS %
lsnchrooms for unclsan conditions
Evening star., 1918-04-19
BILL TO CURB PRoFITEERs
IN WAR INSURANCE PASSED
House Measure Is Intended to Re-
strict Activities Of Claim Agents
and Sets Maximum Fee.

Profiteering by claim agents in set
ting war insurance claims of depend
ents Of American soldiers will be curb
ed under bill passed by the House
restricting the activities Of such agents to
the preparation of necessary application
papers. for which a maximum fee of 50 is
set.
Criticism of the bureau of war risk
insurance for alleged slowness in
settling accounts marked debate in the
House on measure to reform the bill.
Compulsory fiat allotment from fight
ing men to their dependents instead of
the present sliding scale based on fam
lily conditions and the pay of the men Is
provided in a bill introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative
Sims of Tennessee. to amend the war
risk insurance law.
The measure, which has been urged
by the War and Navy departments,
would become effective next July 1.
The bill provides for fixed fiat rate
of SIS a month allowance from a man
to his wife and children, or, where the
soldier is unmarried. to other depen-
dents such as a parent, brother or sis
ter. If allotment is made for wife and
children, IS a month would be set aside
for other dependents. if any.
Evening star., 1918-04-19

Thursday. May 3-'.Practical Inf0rIna-
tion for the Caro- OF the Eye" By MAJ.
G. E. De Schweinitz NJ R G., University
Of Pennsylvania.
Tuesday May 7-Care Of tho Foot
and It's Proper Covering" by Lieut. Col.
E. q. Braclkett, Medical Corps, National
Army. Harvard University.
Thursday. May 9-'The Activities Of
Women During tho Present. War" BY
Miss Annie Goodrich, 8. G. O., Teachers
College, Columbia University.
Tuesday. May 14-"F'ocal Infection In
Relation to General Dtseases," by Lieut..
Col Frank Billings, Medical Corps Ma
tional Army, Chicago University.
THURSDAY. May 16A"F0od. Dietetics
and Nutrition" by Maj. John r. Murlin,
Sanitary. Corps National Army, Cornell
IJniyersify