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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

A four-minute man says if the
Germans conquered this country we
would be ruled over by one Of the
kaisers sons. Furthermore, the
landlords OF Washington would be
more rapacious than ever.-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Charlotte has had a cleanup
week" which the Observer says was
attended with excellent results. We
didn't think Charlotte could be made
to admit the necessity of cleanup
week, but the Observer frankly says
that every week in the year should
be observed as cleanup week.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Approximately half of Lancaster
county's quota of the third Liberty
loan has been subscribed Which Is
one way of saying If you have bought
one bond and can buy another, do it
now!
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
Notice.

The Carnes school house Demo-
cratic club will meet at Buford
school house Saturday, April 27, at
1880 o'clock.
'Jno. A. Carnes, Chairman.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

1t makes the mind very free when
we give up wishing, and only think
of bearing what is laid upon us, and
doing what is given us to do
George Eliot.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
Political Advertisements.
Notice.

The Democratic club of the Lam
caster cotton mills will meet at the
mill school house Saturday, April
27, at two O'Clock p. m.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
SCISSORS AND PASTE.
Allies Are No Pikers.
(Mac0n TalaQranhl \

When he started in, Hindenburg
announced he was willing to lose
100000 men in the big drive. The
allies, though, appear to be more
liberal. They're willing for him to
lose two or three times that number.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

OF course, if Holland has some
thing that Germany wants, there is
going to be trouble between those
countries.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Columbia is to have a second
election for mayor. This electing
of mayors seems to be a difficult
task.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

What has become of the old-fash-
toned man who made appointments
by new time"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Mr.. McAdoo says don't stop
when the quota reached" Fact Is.
Mr.. McAdoo will be surprised if
that loan is not over-subscribed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

The more intellectual people are.
the more originality they see in 9TH
er men. To commonplace people all
men are much alike.-Pascal.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Several towns in the State have
reported seeing things in the skies,
which ought to cause the revenue
officers to get busy.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife
To all the sensual world proclaim,
One crowded hour of glorious life
Is worth an age without a name!
Sir Water Scott.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

It's not hard to bear the misfor-
tune of the other fellow-or to tell
him you do.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
Notice.

The Pleasant Hill Democratic club
will meet at Heath Springs Saturday,
April 27, at three o'clock p. M, for
the purpose Of organizing for the
coming campaign.
w. B. Bruce, President
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

If the law against carrying con-
Cealed weapons were enforced more
diligently truly the hip-pocket would
lose favor in these arid times.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

The high-bred fear of giving of
Tense is of all fears the noblest.-
Blackmore.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL &c, 1918.
SENTENCE SERMONS.

1t takes great many shovelfuls
of earth to bury the truth.-Swss
Proverb.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

The reports that come from the
Americans on the battlefront ought
TO be sufficient stimulus to make
folks buy Liberty bonds.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26

One impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man,
OF moral evil, and OF good,
Than all the sages can.
Wordsworth.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-26
EDITORIALETTES.

And now is the time when all good
men should buy a fly-swatter.
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

guard with fixed bsyonets, wrapped in
their big olive drab overcoats and
probably wishing that they were home
in America with their folks. And there
is no doubt but that the German people
are a great deal happier this Christmas
than they were last year despite the
fact that they have suffered a crushing
defeat. For most anything is better
than the terrible months Of hunger aud
lighting that they have been compelled
to endure. in common with most OF the
people in Europe.
Thousands of our boys are on the
seas, enyied by their less fortunate
comrades still in Europe, and eagerly
straining their eyes for a glimpse OF
their home land.
Thousands more, and here the Cap
tain blinked his eyes and stared in
tently into the fire. "are not with us
this Christmas; they lie sleeping in the
fields and on the hillsides OF score OF
battlenelds. For IL was inevitable that
our American boys should pay a great
price for their victories. price that has
brought sorrow TO many an American
home. But our sorrow at the passing
OF so many Of our comrades is tempered
by high and noble pride, for only one
who was over there can have any idea
Of the way In which our men fought
and sacrificed TO gain their victories.
Then there are the wounded. thou
sands Of them, some in hospitals here
and in Europe. and some in their homes
being tenderly cared for by their loved
ones-all brave and cheerful and smil-
ing despite their sufferings"
I'm sure that every true American
viii do his or her utmost 60 insure a
happy Christmas for the boys In the
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

ne Wonderment Of the children, called
'ut Il guess you'd better come in now.
iaptain Andrews. for you're likely 20
reeze out there"
Whereupon, into the hall strode a
all military figure, soldierly-looklng
rom the bottom OF his shining puttees
% the tan visor Of his army cap be
leath which his ewes snapped and
'winkled at the boys and Helen
Captain" said Uncle Harry, noting
with amusements the efforts Of the boys
10 keep from staring open mouthed. Il
want you to meet my two nephews
Jimmy and Joe. and my niece Helen.
Boys the captain Is an old college
chum Of mine and has Just returned
from France, you've always wanted TO
talk to one Of Pershing's men. so here
ls your chance
Delighted, I'm sure" said the cap
tain, as he seated himself near the open
FIRE, followed closely by Jimmy and Joe,
who were now completely absorbed in
hero worship Ever since | saw the
good old Goddess Of Liberty from the
deck OF our transport as we steamed up
New York Bay, my return 90 America
has been one round OF happiness and
pleasure And / can tell you I'm glad
TO get back among all Of my friends"
II imagine there will be very different
scenes among the officers aud dough-
boys Of the American Expeditionary
Force this Christmas from what there
were last year. en- Captain ?" said
Uncle Harry.
Indeed yes replied Captain An
drews, last year we were few In num-
bers and untried against Fritz: this
Christmas finds the American Army
with many glorious victories TO its
credit and the war ended This time
last year in the sector where | was
located l could hardly have heard the
man next TO me say Merry Christmas,
the continuous roar Of The guns was so
terrific. Now the Western Front is
silent, save for the tramp. tramp OF the
troops and the rumble Of their motor
trucks and artillery as the American.
British and French armies move for
ward 10 occupy Germany"
Christmas in the Service
This Christmas finds the American
Army scattered and engaged in a wide
variety OF tasks" continued the Cap
tain. II you could look down upon
the Rhine provinces in Germany you
would see many Of our boys standing
Evening journal., 1918-12-23
UNCLE HARRY'S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE

well, I've Christmas surprise for
gou," exclaimed Uncle Harry, almost
before he had, entered the door and
'haken the snow from his hat and over
'oat For il was showing, much TO the
iellght Of Jimmy and Joe aud Helen.
Nho had visions Of coastng and snow
FALLING and all sorts Of good times on
Christmas Day.
The boys and Helen were in q state
n suppressed excitement due to the
pearness Of Christmas morning. and this
announcement Of Uncle IIarry's simply
swept away all their restraint and
brought them dancing around him
'lamoring TO know what the surprise
Nas
For few minutes Uncle Harry
ooked very mysterious and laughingly
'efused TO tell them the secret, for he
owed TO tease them at times Finally
le weni 10 the front door and much to
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

| Fiftl
| IOi1l
To-day
. out
| Ieu
. ] ishin|
. SOD
All
. .Iniglj
| |lealeJ
Evening journal., 1918-12-23
NEW coLuMnIA REcoRns.

Two mighty good songs OF the south
land, are offered this month on Colum-
bia Records in Caroline I'm Coming
Back TO You" and In 1860 You'll Find
Dixie Looking Just the Same" and "If
I'm Not at the Roll Call" the latter a
song that promises to equal in popu-
larity the famous Just Before The Bat
tie. Mother" OF Civil War fame Camp
bell and Burr made this latter melody
on the back Of which is modern
version Of "Old Black joe" Gus Van
contributes a most remarkable singing
OF a most humorous song In his own
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

mall was sent out from enc OF the large
cities for transport to France
Then. winkins at the Captain, Uncle
Harry turned to the boys and Helen
and said, II think, when | go down
town tomorrow I'll stop at the cable
ofllce and send this csblegram to Cen
ersl Pershing:
Jimmy and Joe and Helen-three OF
your young American admirers wish
to express their gratitude and TO wish
you a very Merry Christmas.
How does that sound9'
Great" chorused the children.
at Jimmy's suggestion the
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

droll fashion when he essays. Beans.
Beans. Beans" on the other side is
I'm Too Tired to Make Love-" by this
same Jolly comedian. The accompani-
ment Is in q class entirely its own. Two
other good records are "While You're
Away by Henry Burr and Peerless
Quartet. and coupling Of old love
songs In Where Have You Been Hid
ing All These Years and Give Me All
OF YOU The latter song IS the well
known hit OF "Flora Bella
To insure fun rental vslue--usc tho
WANT ans ADV
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

merry company donned their overcoats
for Jolly tramp through the snow.
Editors Note.-Uncle Harry will be
glad to answer inquiries. either in this
column or by mail, provided letters
are signed with the full name and ad-
dress OF the persons writing. The cor
respondents names will not appear In
the articles.
Copyright 1918. by the NC Syndicate.
Philadelphia. Pa
Evening journal., 1918-12-23
A raw, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
a Little Musterole,

And Musterole won't blister like ths
old-fsshioned mustard plaster. Just
spread it on with your fingers. II pene.
trates TO the sore spot with gentle
tingle, loosens the congestion and draws
out the soreness and pain.
Musterole Is q clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. II Is fine for
quick relief from sore throat. bronchitis.
tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck. asthma. neu.
ralgis. headache. congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches OF
the back or joints, sprsins, sore muscles
bruises, chilblsins. frosted feet. colds Cd
the chest Gt often prevents pneumonisl
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chil
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
SOC and 6Oc jars; hospital size $3.50.
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

The worries or unemployment ere
avoided by cultivating the WANT AD
habit.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-12-23
The Fine Light Weight Franklin Car
Eliminates These
LIZ Trouble Making Parts

a MERICAN motorists are we'll aware that
the trend IN automobiles is toward greater
mechanical simplicity. Fort is plain that you
are bound to have less trouble, If your car has
fkwe- Pvtr staf gsvs trouble. No more strik,.
Ing Illustration Of this fact than the above pics.
tufe nosfh be found. 1t shows the LII. parts
nc5dcue 90 wasss-osslina.
Why ComSscatior NosM
TroubIs
Aside trom the mere waste of weight, this,
mass OF unnecessary mechanism inevitably
means work, worry and expense. II means
the frequent annoyance-not to mention re.
patrs-of leaky and frozen radiators, cracked
yater-jackets, clogged and leaking ,pipes-all
the countless other winter-and-summer ills
that water-coolng develops.
The Franklin-America's Standard Light
Air Cooled Carl esA,sky .frs from this need
less trouble, for its Direct Air Cooling consists
simply of a powerful turbine fan that applies a
swift current of air direct to each cylinder and
cools il, in winter and summer, in high or low
attitudes, under any motoring conditions. -.
And motorists today are demanding a car
mat they can rely on-that is ready JSr use at
W earres. They are no longer tolerant of the
car that must be ooddled-that is in the repair
shop Just when you need il most, or frozen
mo 'iseiessness whenever the mercury drops.
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

The Franklin d ready for use at all times
S--lt SaS minimize trouble and repairs: and
over and above that the elimination of this and
other unnecessary weight enables il to attain
a high degree of motoring economy.
Unnecessary Parts Mean
Weight and Waste
In the illustration above, the radiator
weighs rs pounds. This and the pile of super
Huous metalwith the 48 pounds of water Il re-
quires and the heavier supports, constitute
dragging burden of unnecessary weight and
unnecessary weight is the great barrier to
motoring economy.
Freed from this burden, the Franklin
gives a steady, day-by-day delivery to owners of
Wspizs 10 0ds gallon cfgasehns
4-faffsad efhds HsnaIW
lN,DD3 ssdSs 10 The ser ef h,u
--6ussad of tic usual 5,N00
These Franklin facts are at your disposal
at any time. Ask for them; and investigate
Franklin Direct Air Cooling, Light Weight and
Fleubility. Learn why these principles mean
more motoring and better motoring for you.
And you will understand at once why the
Franklin delivers, not only an economy far and
away beyond anything in the fine car class,
but also motoring service that asks no aads of
tie caAeada,-that on the contrary, guarantees
you motoring satisfaction 365 days in the year.
Evening journal., 1918-12-23

This Christmas finds the American
Army scattered and engaged in wide
variety Of tasks" continued the Cap
tain. III you could look down upon
the Rhine provinces in Germany you
would see many Of our boys standing
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
ONE COW NETS OWNER
SUM OF 500 A MONTH

Kings Roberta, gthe 4-year-old
pure bred Jersey COW OF S. f.. Gear
hart, residing on his farm between
Meridian and Boise is a profitable
animal. yielding her owner a daily
revenue of 81 or net revenue OF
500 a month.
Kings Roberta produces AZ lbs.
of milk}a day or two pounds Of but
ter in this period OF time. Her aver
age butter production has been 50
pounds a month and her test is $40
per cent.
Mr., ,Gearhart estimates that the ex-
pense OF feed amounts to about $40
per head for each COW of his herd OF
nine cows.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
Dressing Room Aids

lawful money of the United States, to
be paid on confirmation OF sale.
All bids or offers to be in writing.
and may he left at the office Of
W. A. Lindsey, said administrator,
at 709 Bannock St, Boise, or may De
delivered to said administrator per-
sonally. or may be filed in the Office
OF the Clerk OF the Probate Court OF
Ada county, Idaho, at any time after
the first publication of this notice,
and before making the sale.
Dated June 10, 1873.
w. A. LINDSEY,
Administrator of the Estate Of Hi
ram Smith, deceased. Sat
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
IN THE PROBATE COURT

County of Ada, State OF Idaho.
In the matter OF the estate OF Hiram
Smith, deceased
Notice OF Administrators Sale Of
Real Estate at Private Sale
Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance OF an order of the Probate
Court of the County OF Ada, State Of
Idaho, made on the 3 list day OF MAY,
1918, in the matter of the estate Of
Hiram Smith. deceased, the under
signed, the administrator Of the es-
tate, will sell at private sale, to the
highest bidder, upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter mentioned, on
or after the list day OF July, 1918,
all the right, title, interest and e5-
tate Of the said Hiram Smith, deceas-
ed. at the time OF his death, in and
to the real property hereinafter de
scribed, or in any subdivision there's
OF, and all the right. title and inter-
est that the said estate has. by oper-
alton OF laNt or otherwise, acquired
other than or in addition to that Of
said deceased, at the time of his
death, of, in and to that certain LOT,
piece or parcel OF land or any sub
division thereof, situate, lying and
being in the county of Ada, State Of
Idaho, and more particularly desert
bed as follows, to-wit:
Lots One t1), Two co, Three t31,
and Four C4). Section Six &C., Town
ship Two t2), North, Range Three
$50, East Boise Meridian, Contain
ing 1920 acres.
Terms and conditions Of sale;Cash
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

The review of the departments OF
the government showing the nation s
activities since the declaration of
war brings out some starting facts
The outstanding feature of this re-
view is the sudden transformation Of
Americas young and able manhood
into an army that today numbers
123.S01 officers and 1,528,924 en-
listed men, whereas one year ago the
total actual strength of this uni
formed force was but 1924 officers
and 202.510 enlisted men. A total
of 100000 men presented them
selves under the terms OF the sell
ective draft law to 1000 boards and
were registered.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

There Is more Catarrh In this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years 1t was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly falling
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
1t ineurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure Send fol-
circulars and testimonials
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
Notice to CIreditors.

Estate of Samuel b. Reel, Deceased
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Mary F. Reel administra
trix of the estate of Samuel B. Reel,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within
months afetr the first publication of
this notice, to the said Mary F. Reel,
administrators at her residence South
Boise, County of Ada, State of Id
aho, this being the place fixed for the
transaction of the business of said
estate
Dated, May 30, 1918.
MARY f. REEL,
Administrators of the Estate Of Sam
uel B. Reel. 4-5t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
Notice to Creditors.


Estate OF William r. Byrne, De-
ceased
Notice is hereby given BY the un-
dersigned administrator of the es-
tate Of William r. Byrne, deceased,
TO the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the nee
essary vouchers, within four "a
months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said administrator
at his offices, 321-322 Idaho building,
Boise, County of Ada, State of idaho.
this being the place fixed for the
transaction of the business of said
estate,
Dated June 3. 1918.
WILLIAM G. DUNBAR,
Administrator Of the Estate OF VIII
liam II, Byrne. Deceased. 5-5t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

Why they Moved the Church.
The following story comes from
Wyoming:
What are they, moving the church
for?"
Well, stranger, I'm mayor of these
diggins an I'm in favor of law en-
forcement, We've got an ordinance
what says no saloon shall be nearer
than 800 feet from church, and /
give EN- three days to move the
church.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

Postmaster Davis of Boise advises
the Times that he is the registrar
for this county, and all German alien
are required to register at
the >post office in Boise, registration
to start on Monday June 18th.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

June oath big draft contingent
will go from Ada county and Boise
to the Camp Lewis training camp.All
will be from Class l, and as this list
has already been depleted Ito men
will be called from Boise city. The
county will furnish 20.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
FREE DEMONSTRATION HERE.

There will be a free demonstration
OF .Velvetina" the famous facial
massage, at Room in the Parkin
building, in Meridian, for the next
few days. Win also cali at yonr
own home. Ladies' should not fail
to take advantage of this opportun-
ity. Leave appointments at VIII
cox's drug store. Madame Dayo.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

L. M. Beal was quite seriously hurt
at Kuna few days ago when he was
thrown from wagon, in which he
was loading potato planter. He sus-
tanned an injury to his back, but for
tunately no bones were broken.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
GET YOUR LAUNDRY READY.

The Troy Laundry, of Nampa, Will
call each Monday morning for your
laundry. and return it Friday Rough
dry, SC pound. Feather pillows
and feather ticks thoroughly reno
waited.
L. L. GRAY, Proprietor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

June 25th raise of about 20 per
cent will be made on all freight rates
in the nation. Passenger rates VIII
be increased on June 10th to &c from
2 " cper mile.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

The navy recruiting station at Boise
announce that they are now able to
enlistmen in virtually unlimited
numbers in both the reserves and the
regular forces. Enquire at the navy
recruiting office at Boise for partic-
ularS
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14
/. B. LANG

CIsTERNS, OPEN WELLS, SEPTIC
TANKS, PIPE FITTING.
PUMPS SET UP AND REPAIRED.
Shop at Rear of Wisner's Black
NTH Shop. Meridian, Idaho.
Give Me Trial.---
DAY REALTY COMPANY
FARM LOANS WITHOUT DELAY.
Real Estate Bought and Solid
Security and Service for Both"
10th and Idaho SITS, Boise, Idaho.
II. f. Park, r III Johnston
PARK * JOHNSTON,
Barber Shop
Good Work, Careful Attention
Baths In Connection.
MERIDIAN, IDAHO.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

"La Fond Has It,"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-14

Administrator of the Estate of VIII
liam II, Byrne. Deceased. 5-5t