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The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
Believed Color Blind
He Proves Town Loafer

Kansas City. Mo, July 7.-Recently
the local marine recruiting office
turned down a man from Cove, Kan.
on account OF color blindness. Lieut.
Hornbostel. in charge, later received
letter from a merchant of Cove,
in which the business man said:
This man you sent back was not
color blind: he is the town Ioafer."
The merchant proceeded to give the
man a "color test" on his return.
Under a threat Of a coat OF yellow
paint they made him distinguish vari-
Gus colors of paint.
HE proved he was not color blind"
wrote the merchant. Won't you
please send a marine for him?''
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
Los Angeles Az Miles
Long, 29 Miles in Width

Los Angeles. Cal, July THE city
Of LoS Angeles covers more area than
any other city in the United States.
but its population Is. only about 500.
oco. City Engineer Hansen has Just
announced that the area is 1s2.oi
square miles.
In other words,'' said Hansen.
"LOS Angeles is a miles long and 6
miles wide. There are 493.5 miles OF
paved streets and T4242 miles OF
streets otherwise improved"
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
Her Family in Service
Enough for Hun Attack

San Diego. Cal, July Mrs. Fred
erick A. Thompson declares that her
service flag OF six stars is significant
OF the fact that her offering to Uncle
Sam would be able to conduct an ex-
ceptionally effective land and naval
attack on the Huns. The stars rep
resent her husband. a captain and
assistant quartermaster, and five sons
Arthur, a sergeant in a hospital
corps; Nat, in field signal battalion;
James. in a field artillery battalion;
Fred. jr., in an officers training camp,
and Donald, an apprentice seaman.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
BOY, PAGE THE COLONEL

Omaha, Neb-, July when the
Ichool enumerator in the Long
school district called at the home
Df Mr.. and Mrs. Aleck Kay he found
sixteen children, twelve of whom
we're between and 20 years of
tge. Eight of the twelve attend
ed the Long School. There are
shree sets of twins in the Kay fam
ly. S, 8. and IL years respectively,
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
, Nordica's Second win Valid.

ersey City. July THE second will
Nine. Lillian Nordica. opera singer,
Is been declared valid by the Pre-
cative Court. The decision sustained
. similar one rendered some time ago
" the Orphans Court.
Nine. Nordica's first will left her
/. husband. George w. Young, the
. .rester part of her estate. The sec
! nd viii. upheld by the higher court,
Ess made just before the singers
: .eaft Her husband was practically
-rit on. and the residue Of her estate,
-alued at $4ooe00. was divided be-
rssn Nine. Nordicas thres sistsrs.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
TWINS NEAR In DRAWING.

Kokomo. Ind. July Ned Z. Al
bright was drawn as the ninety
sixth registrant on the War Depart
ment records. while his twin brother
was but four numbers down the list
from him.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
BAN ON BASEBALL POOLS.

Albany. N. Y, July THE opera
tion Of baseball pools. prevalent
throughout the country, has been
held to. be bookmaking by the Ap-
pellate Division of the Supreme
Court, Third Department, of New
York State.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
Keep Your Mouths Shut"
Is Advice Given Germans

81. Louis. Mo-. July 7.-'Keep your
mouths shut when you get out Of
ALL" was the advice Of Judge Morris.
h United States District Court, here,
70 Thomas Bowen and Waldemar Won
Austen, two aged men of German
lescent, whom he sentenced to sixty
lays on disloyaIty charges.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
BUSINESS MEN TO HARVEST.

West Chester, Pa, July More
than 80 attorneys. merchants and
other men have signed an agreement
by which they will give portion Of
theN time during the harvest season
to assisting in gathering crops from
the farms near the borough.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
B. p. o. E. AT BEACH.

Members Of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles in the District will hold their
s.nnual excursion and outing at
Chesapeake Beach on July %. An
| Interesting program OF athletic
Nvents and other special features is
being arranged by a large ymmit-
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
Are the Packers Profiteers?
Plain Facts About the Meat Business

The Federal Trade Commission in its recent report
profits, stated that the five large meat pack
have been profiteering and that they have a
monopoly of the market.
These conclusions, if fair and just, are matters of
serious concern not only to those engaged in the
meat packing business, but to every other citizen
OF country.
The figures given on profits are misleading and
the statement that the packers have monopoly is
unsupported by the facts.
The packers mentioned in the report stand ready
to prove their profits reasonable and necessary.
The meat business is one of the largest American
industries Any citizen who would famarze
himself with it's details must be prepared for large
totals.
The report states that the aggregate profits of four
large packers were $I4ooooooo for the three
years.
This sum is compared with $Io,ooo,ooo as the av-
erage annual profit for the three years before the
war, making it appear that the profit was
S21,ooo,ooo greater than the pre-war profit
This compares three-year profit with one-year
proht-a manlfestly unfair method of compari-
son. 1t is not only misleading, but the Federal
Trade Commission apparently has made mis-
take in the figures themselves.
The aggregate three-year profit of $14o,ooo,ooo
earned on sales of over four and half billion
dollars. 1t about three cents on each dollar
of sales-or mere fraction of a cent per pound
of product.
Packers profits negligible factor in prices of
live stock and meats. No other large business is
conducted upon such small margins of profit.
Furthermore this is very important-on1y
small portion of this profit has been paid in divi-
dends. The balance has been put back into the
businesses. 1t had to be, as you realize when you
consider the problems the packers have had to
solve-and solve quickly-during these war years.
To conduct this business in times, with higher
costs and the necessity of paying two-or three
times the former prices for live stock has required
the use of two or three times the ordinary amount
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
German Courts In Belgium.

As a result OF the strike in the
Belgian law courts as q protest
against fhe arrest of Belgian Judges
by the German authorities, German
courts Of law have been established
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08
ALEXANDRIA
TIE HERALD BURExu,
n r KNIGHT a Son,
Gu-0 kinl etfes>

us1 Kiss s1es..5
Alexandra. Va. July 7.-wHliam a.
Lee, IS years old. q merchant, living
at Brickhaven, Alexandria County.
died Saturday at his residence az that
place. His wife and several children
are living. His funeral viii take place
at o'clock Monday afternoon from
his late residence. Services will he
conducted by Rev. Edgar carpenter.
rector of Grace p. Z. Church and
burial will be made in Bethel Gene
terry. a.
The July term Of the CORPORATE,
Court, Judge L. c. Barley presidin
VIII convene at 1880 o'clock Monds
morning when the docket viii q
called and cases set for trial
The funeral OF william H sisson.
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
stsson. took place this afternoon from
his parents residence, IA South Lee
street, Rev. p. p. Phillips. d. D.. rec
tor OF st. Paurs p. z. Church. OFF,
ciating.
Fire Chief K. w. Ogden, in the
presence OF members Of council com<
mittee on fire department and other-
Saturday evening conducted a series
OF. tests on the fire hydrants In Rose
mont, using motor engine No. g. II ls
reported that a good flow Of water
was obtained in the eastern section OF
Rosemont, but the results were not
quite as satisfactory on the hillside IN
the western section where hydrants
are supplied by a big tank.
Capt. J. J. Hittinger. OF the office of
public information, has leased the
building Zl2 King street and will use
IL for assembling army and navy ex-
hibits from the Department Of Agri-
culture, for expositions throughout the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-08

of working capital The additional profit makes
only fair return this, and as has been stated,
the larger portion of the profits earned has been
used to finance huge stocks of goods and to pro-
vide additions and improvements made necessary
by the enormous demands of our army and navy
and the Allies. -
If you are business man you will appreciate the
significance of these facts. If you unacquant-
ed with business talk this matter over with some
business acquaintance-with your banker, say
and ask him to compare profits of the packing in
dustry with those of any other large industry at
the present time "a
No evidence is offered by the Federal Trade Com
mission in support of the statement that the large
packers have monopoly The Commissions own
report shows the large number and Importance of
other packers.
The packers mentioned in the statement stand
ready to prove to any air-minded person that
they are in keen competition with each other, and
that they have no power to manipulate prices.
If this were not true they would not dare to make
this positive statement.
Furthermore government figures show that the
five large packers mentioned in the report account
for only about one-third of the meat business of
the country.
They wish it were possible to interestyou in the
details of their business or how, for instance,
they can sell dressed beef for less than the cost
of the live animal, owing to utilization of by
products, and of the wonderful story of the meth
DDS of distribution throughout this broad land, as
we'll as in other countries.
The five packers mentioned feel justified in
operating with each other to the extent of together
presenting this public statement.
They have been able to do big job for your gov
ernment in its time of need; they have met all war
time demands promptly and completely and they
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ness of the American people with the facts before
them
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
Methodist Notes

The Ladies Aid Society held a
most interesting meeting at
Mrs. Fick's last Friday after
noon.
The Stewardship Campaign is
creating much interest. Will
you be in at the finish2 Get in
the game at once. Read every
piece of literature. Hear every
sermon. All together for the
Big Push.
The Conference year is draw
ing to a close. There are only
two weeks yet in this year and
th ere is much to be done. All
working together, and doing their
bit will accomplish the big task
The meeting of the Official
Board Tuesday night was well
attended, and much business
was done. But how we did need
some mem bers who were con-
spicuous for their absence. If
we did net need youin the work
of the church you wouldn't have
an office. Come to the meeting
next Tuesday night at the
Church 7:30 Every one present
last Tuesday night received a
gift of handsome large picture
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
Ship Carpenters Wanted

At the request of Mr.. Edward
N. Hurley, chairman of the
United States Shipping Board,
the U, S. Public Service Reserve
has esta blished a division called
The United States ShIpyard
Volunteers of the Public Service
Reserve" The purpose of this
division is to emphasize the need
of the shipyards for skilled men.
Any man who has knowledge
of iron or wood construction
work, may enroll. See Louis
Boehler for further infor m tion.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Dalgarn
left the first of the week for San
Antoine Texas, in response to a
message that Kay Dalgarn who
is in the Army Camp at that
place was seriously sick. A late
report says he is much improved
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Tuesday about noon Meade
was called upon for help TO fight
a fire which was burning over a
pasture south of the city. Suf-
ficient help was soon on the scene
10 control it.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

One good grade Jersey COW to
freshen soon. Bred to my Hol-
stein bull, Sir Beets De Kol Segis
2l23l2. Price $1,000 Also one
Grade Holstein Bull Calf.
f. Masinger, l mile west of
4-tf Missler, Kansas.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

The time for filling all income
and excess profits tax returns
has been extended to April first.
However, tax payers are urged
to make returns as soon as pos
sible in order to avoid a rush.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Friday of last week the wind
and the dust com bined forces
and made life miserable for every
thing and every body. To-day
is just as bad.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Morality founded upon religion
is the only safe morality. Is a
town safe that has only one four
tn of its people under religious
instruction?
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mrs. Roy R. Dappen received
a message that her father had
died at his home in Alexandria,
Louisiana. She left on the first
train, Wednesday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Don Delaney who has had the
cream station at this place for
the past several months has sold
out to Mr.. Moore and will Join
the colors in a short time,
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

A cablegram from Scott Len
men. recelyed this week by his
friends brought the news that
he had arrived somewhere in
France.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Robt McGaffin,
and S. D. Adams and daughter.
Miss Helen made trip to Mon
tezuma the first of the week.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
of our Board of Bishops.

The Queen Esthers will help
render a special Program next
Sunday night for our evening
service. 1t IS of a patriotic ma.
ture, in the interest of our South.
ern Work of the Freedman's
Aid Society, and iu memory of
President Lincoln whose BIRTH
day was the IL.
The League is giving Valen.
tine Social at the Fee home this
evening.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mr.. Thos Barton and daugh-
ter, Mrs. e. A. Schmoker went
to Hutchinson Friday for a visit
with Schley Barton, who was at
home on a furlough.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mesdames Nickleson, Colling.
wood. Kindig, and Baughman, all
of Plains, we're visitors in our
city last Saturday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mrs. ]. T. Helm went to Kan
sas City last week where she
will receive medical treatment.
Her mother, Mrs. Clark, accom-
panied her.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

r. w. Campbell left Tuesday
for Des Moines Iowa, where he
will visit his son Erie, who is at
Camp Dodge at this time.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

The Meade Band boys went
to Plains Wednesday and gave
the same play they gave here
last Tuesday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Smoke your meat with MUIR
phys "Old Hickory" Fluid
Smoke. The taste tells the tale.
75c bottle.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Kansas ranks among the first
in the number of automobiles
per population of the states in
the Union.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Backe went
to Plains Wednesday. They
were accompanied by Misses
Jones and Barnhardt.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Ben Marshall, of Wichita spent
Sunday with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. H. G.. Marshall
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

c. E. Stroll, of Plains, trans
acted business in Meade the first
of this week.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

DR.. E. ]. McMeel is expected
home Saturday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

Bourbon Red turkeys, hens So
toms SIS See e. p. Boyle, Meade
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

W. P. Bunyan, of Kansas City
was in Meade Tuesday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
NdZaPene

NdZaPeue
Sabbath School 1000 a. m.
Preaching at 11:00
Bible lesson 700 p. m.
Preaching 7:46
Prayer meeting Friday7 p. m
Rev. J. Lloyd. Pastor.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

White Wyandotte Cockerels,
Price Sl.5o to 5000
4'tf ]. M. Singley
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
EpiscOpaIian

Services Sunday February 10
at 1880 p. m.
Communion Monday at 8 a. m.
Rev. Nc Williams, Rector
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

c. G, Noble, of Fowler, was a
Meade visitor Wednesday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
at SNe Churches |
Catholic

Services the third Sunday of
each month at 10 o'clock. All
are welcome.
Father Anthony Herman,
Pastor.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
Presbyterian

1000 a. m. Sunday school
400 a. m. Public worship
Gas p. m. Christian endeavor
1880 p. m. Gospel service
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

One registered mare and driv.
ing harness. See A. o. Rosen-
berry.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

6.hole range with reservoir.
3 burner perfection oilstove with
2 burner oven. Mrs. Noland,
phone 234. Aft
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints

(Mormon) At MIssler
Sunday School 10:30 a. N.
Preaching services 1l:l5 a. m.
All welcome.
Elder e. Baslnger, in charge.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14

A. D. Walker was in the city
Tuesday.
Meade County news., 1918-02-14
For Sale

Sedan Grass seed. J. p. Raw
lings, Phone lilo, Meade. 4.3
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
MAYORS PROCLAMATION

Wheras, a very severe epi- demic of Spanish influenza is again sweeping rapidly over the entire town and communi- ty, and
 Whereas. The State Board of Health has issued an order prohibiting public gatherings of any kind during such api- denies,
 Therefore, in pursuance of the said order of the State Board of Health. 1t is hereby ordered that all schools, both public and private, churches, places of amusement, public gatherings, lodge meetings, or gatherings of any kind within the corporate limits of the Town of Newark shall be clos. ed and remain closed until au- thorized to open by the prop CT health authorities having jurisdiction and 1t shall be un- lawful fer individuals to con- gregate in groups on the street in stores or other places of business, lodges or reidenees until this order is revoked. It is also ordered that all child ren under 15 years of age he kept off the streets until this order is revoked.
 Given under my hand IS mayor this 9th day of Deccln- Der, 1918. ]. E. KITCHEN, Mayor.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
PROMINENT MINISTER
 IS CALLED BY DEATH
Rev. J. H. McDoniel Dies at Home Near Town From
 Attack of Influenza

Rev. James H. McDoniel died at his home in Wycough township Tuesday following an attack of influenza.
 Rev. McDoniel was 65 years old and was born and reared in the county.
 His life was a personal eX- republication of the highest type of Christian citizenship and he held the confidence and esteem of all who kneW him.
 He is survived by thee sons, Will, George and Robert, and six daughters, Mrs. H. T. Magness, Mrs. F. w. Arnold, Mrs. o. w. Magness, Mrs. Farley Cash, Mrs. T. o. Smith and Miss Maud McDoniel.
 The remains were buried at Mack's chapel Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Bowman con- ducting the funeral services.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
THINK BEFORE YOU
 CASH WAR STAMPS

The government Is making a record of all persons vino purchase War Savings Stamps and the reasons they give when they ask to have their stamps cashed before maturi- ty. These lists will be filed with the County Clerk in each county to establish a permanent record of each in- dividuals part in the war work. Every citizen will be known, not only by the extent of his investment but by the duration of his loan.
 This fact probably is not known by persons who un- thinkingly cash their stamps before payment from the gov ernment is due. Uncle Sam spends the money as. soon a5 1t is received. When he is call ed upon to refund these loans, he is in the same predicament that one would be if he bor- rowed money from the bank to build a house, and after he had purchased material and put carpenters to work, the bank would suddenly recall the loan.
 Don't cash your War Say ings Stamps before 1923 un- less you have to. Be sure that your reason justifies Ioul act, as it will be put in the re cord at the court house.
 MOOREHEAD WRIGHT.
 State DirectCr r
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
MYRTLE ALALENE FILLER

Myrtle Alane, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. EIler, died at the home of her parents Tuesday even- ing about ' o'clock, following an attack of influenza.
 Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday after noon, Rev. J. E. Shell conduct ing the services. Burial at Blue Springs.
 Little Myrtle was an excep- tional bright and lovable girl and the bereaved parents have the profound sympathy of the entire community.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
GERMANY MUSTPAY
 TO FULL CAPACITY
Lnter-Allied Conference Agree That Huns Must Pay For
 Damage Done

Associated Press reports from London bring the an- nouncement that at an inter- Allied conference held in Lon don on Wednesday, complete agreement was reached as to the policy G mpelling Ger many to pay to the full limit of her capacity for the wan ton destruction wrought by the German armies during the war.
 The Allied representatives also unanimously agreed on the proposition of bringing to trial those responsible for out rages on humanity during the war.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
IN MEMORY

On Nov. 26, the death a1- gel visited the home of Mir. and Mrs. Claud Sullivan md took their darling baby, Win rfed Neil. He was eight mon ths old and is survived by his father and mother and che brother. His sweet little life on earth was very short but lie can never be forgotten by his loved ones. The body was laid to rest in the Arkron cemetery.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05

]. M. Stephens of Oil Tr0u- gh was in town yesterday on business.
 A fine son was born last Saturday to Mir. and Mrs. R. c. Chamberlain.
 Mrs. E. M. Wayman who underwent an operation in a Sanitarium at Batesyille last week, is reported to be improy- ing nicely.
 Owing to a recurrence of the influenza epidemic the Newark High School was closed yesterday and will not open again until after the hol- idays.
 Richard Holderby is expect ed to arrive home next week from Fayetteville where he has been member of the s. A. T. C. eff the University of Arkansas, the army training corps being now in the course of Rehabilitation.
 Those who have friends or relatives in the military serv- ice will preserve this copy of The Journal they will find a source of satisfaction in later years, as it contains the names of all those from this county who were in the service. Ad- ditional copies of this issue may be obtained at this office for 5 cents per copy.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
MONEY IN EGGS

Eggs are not bankable but the money from their sale is. This money is yours for the effort. How do you treat the hen that lays the Golden eggs?
 B. A. Thomas Poultry Reme- dy will keep the poultry in good condition and increase the yield in eggs. We guar antee this and refund your money if not satisfied. F. c. Hoyt & Co.,. Jimerson Bros. ; Harrington & Son. --4E Y y
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
BAN ON CHRISTMAS
 FIREWORKS IN ARK

The State Council of Defen- Sc has placed the ban on fire works for Christmas celebra- tions this year, and their nse will not be sanctioned.
 Christmas fireworks take their annual toll of life and property in the United States and the custom is one against which fire and police officials and careful parents have lcng waged war, with the result that the Christmas fire crack CT is practically a thing of the past.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05

tract by the farmers of this
 county. All parties who have castor beans should bear this in mind and be ready to ship their product when Captain arrives.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
GOV. BROUCH COMING

Governor Chas. H. Brough will address the people of In- dependence county at Bates vile at 10 a. m. and at Snl- phur Rock at 2:30 D. m. Sat- urday, Dec. IA, on the adop- tion of the proposed new cCn- stitution.
The Newark journal., 1918-12-05
GOVERNMENT WILL
 BUY CASTOR BEANS

Captain J. E. Anderson of the aviation division of the United States army will be in
 Independence county Friday and Saturday December 27 and 28 to receive castor beans grown under government con-