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The Lamar register., 1918-07-03
Where Civilization Started.

The lacustral settlements were
places OF refuge for a pastoral and
agricultural people and the light and
iryness that characterized the dwell
lngs show a step In advance toward
more permanent sbodes. In this pc
Rod science places the beginning Of
civilization.
BY these lacustrine men spinning
and weaving were Invented. Agr1cul-
ture was born among them; animals
were domesticated-the OK, the cow,
the sheep. the goat. the dog. The
uses of metal were discovered and the
age of iron was ushered In.
Habitatlons similar to these still er-
list In the East Indies and among the
American tribes OF Maracaibo. They
existed also in Lake Prnsias. In
Thrace. during the time Of Herodotus,
the Greek historian.
The Lamar register., 1918-07-03
EXPLAINING GODS OF EGYPT
Prof. Flinders Petrie Has Thrown
Much Light on Sources Of Myth
olooy Of Ancient Land.

The question of the character and
origin of the local gods Of Egypt is
still obscure; but a paper by Prof.
Flinders Petrie. published In Ancient
Egypt" part 3, 1917, does much to
clear 1t up. Professor Petrie collected
the original records Of these cults, and
by marking the headquarters of each
deity he arrived at important results.
Ra appears In only one southern city,
and his cult seems to have come from
the northeast. The distribution of
Nut, the mother-goddess. Is decidedly
eastern, while that Of Amen is west.
ern. Set was certainly brought into
Egypt by the desert road. as he had
there two centers of the first class. and
he was introduced by the Red sea way
to the eastern delta.
The distribution of the Osiride triad
Indicates a settlement SO early In the
land that the worship was generally
diffused. Professor Petrie sums up
his article thus: THE geography of
the worship OF the gods is thus seen
to have a considerable value histori-
eally. as bearing on their origin and
connections. When more complete re-
The Lamar register., 1918-07-03
Sprouts After 1000 Years.

At the Zensui Temple. Iwane village.
Koga-gun, Shiga Prefecture, a very an
cient wooden idol of Vaisravana was
opened four years ago and some rice
that had reposed therein fully ten cen
turtles was removed and planted. The
seeds germinated and the rice grown
therefrom appears to be similar ih all
respects to that Of the present day.
The yield was large and the crop for
next year from this seed is expected
to be excellent.
Vaisravana is the God of Treasure
When the statue was repaired a bag OF
coarse fiaxen textile was exhumed con
tanning rice seeds, with a piece Of pa
per bearing the following Inscription.
in Chinese: This image has been en-
graved for the peace of the world. IL
any one of later generations opens IT,
he should put In new seeds" The
Tokyo Academy Of Fine Art pro-
nounces the image and Its contents OF
great antlQuity-at least 1000 years
old.
The Lamar register., 1918-07-03
Chinese Exports Of Human Hair.

Since the abolition of the queue af-
ter the fall of the Manchu dynasty
long pigtails of Chinese hair are no
longer readily available. The dealers
are relying more and more on the
combings of women. although there
are men who make 1t part of their
business to let their hair grow to about
eight inches In length and then sell
1t to the barber, who In turn sells to
the small trade In hair. For exporting.
hair is assorted according to length and
tied In punches. Most OF the exports
go to England. France and the United
States, where the hair is bleached with
peroxide. thinned with acid and boiled
In dye. II is thus rendered finer In
texture and. incidentally. absolutely
sanitary. The appearance OF the hair
Is also completely changed.
The Lamar register., 1918-07-03

On. out JOY riding. run into US, the
fooIi Catch me giving good Job to
a scatterbraln like that. Don't have
him around again. Rosie. l don't like
him. Come In now. grille. It's late.
Say goodnight to Berti"
II wonder" said Berthe that night
ms he stepped blithely homeward
through the darkness. IF / Just
couldn't lasso the particular star sat
under tonight and wear 1t on my lapel.
Such luck =
Sometimes there is a story without
a plot
Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicateb
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II casually. quite accidentally. laying
II hand ON hers as It lay beside him In
the darkness. but he lost courage.
Say. Rose. do you want TO 20 to
the Stepamore club pIcnIcf" he sup
plemented instead.
''I'm going"
Excuse me-"
That's all right. Thanks for ask
ing me anyway"
'I thought there was plenty OF time
two weeks"
'I promised a week ago"
81 hadn't an idea there were so
many worshipers at your shrine"
That's not polite. Besides there
count, I'm going with the same per-
son to both. II that's what you're dying
TO find out"
''That-thnt Dixon, I'll bet jit-
neyr'
Don't call him that Dixon He's
been awfulIy nice to me-"
"Why, he's old-too old for you,
Rose"
''He Isn't-he just looks distIn-
guished. and you're-you're jealous"
Distinguished Good night Just
because he's mustached like Magyar
and wears glasses and lives In New
York"
'Bert Patton, you're horrldi I think
I'd better go In and look after mamma.
anyway. Good night"
He caught her hand In both of his.
Rose. Rosie. dear. don't go. sit down.
won't youi" He pulled her gently to-
ward him. She yielded finally and sat
down. He slipped an arm boldly
around her.
"Rosie. dear. I love you'll"
''Why. Bert Pattoni'
ayes, I do. Rose. I adore you. Clear
crazy about you. You don't care about
that New York fellow, do your"
81 don't know. Papa seems to like
him. That's what he's here for. Papa
wanted somebody reliable for a good
place he has open, and Mr.. Dixon came
to see about it,"
Lucky dog" sighed BERTHE.
But you, Rose? Oh, say, Rose, be
my girl. won't you? Can't you say
you-love me? / love your
81 don't know. You see, papa"
Suddenly a horn sounded and a ear
stopped at the curb.
There's papa nowi Rose sprang
up.
Mr.. Ford came up the path slowly
limping. and the car slid away.
"Oh, that you. Rosie? Waited up,
did you? That's nice girl. And Bert
Pattonf Well, 1 declare Mamma In
bedf Don't tell her. We had an acci-
dent. No, not much hurt-just my
foot, but We might have been killed
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STORY MINUS PLOT.
"a n "a - n - - - - ~
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

1t was half-past ten on u dreamy.
languorous, moonlight night In mid
summer. u night on which hearts In
stinctively seek mate and Iinger long
ingly.
Bertie Patton on the Fords' 'front.'
porch. swinging slowly In the green
willow seat. shifted uneasily when he
heard the town clock strike the half
hour. He knew that the lights In the
parloI chandelier now filtering through
the finely webbed curtains and tracing
IA graceful pattern on Roses round
cheek would snap out in somewhat less
than five minutes. Ten-thirty was
Papa Ford's hour. Never had Rose
looked so adorable. never had parting
seemed cruel. BERTHE sighed.
swell. Rosie. ] guess I'll have to go.
Time seems awfully short"
what time are you talking aboutf"
''Why. the time I've been here this
evening, OF course
"ohi I'm glad you've enjoyed it."
swell, haven't your"
''M-yes. It's been very pleasant"
PLEASANT You talk as though
you'd been at sewing society,""
''Say. Bertie. If you're trying to pick
fight you may as well go. l hear
papa, anyway"
Berthe was Instantly contrite. SEX
cuse me, didn't mean 1t, Rose"
There was step in the vestibule.
But 1t was Roses mother this time
who called.
Rose, your papa went out with the
Reinemans in their new car and hasn't
come home yet. My head isn't any
better, so l think I'll go to bed. I
wonder II Bert would mind staying a
little longer. I sort of hate to close
up the house till papa comes. / don't
think he'll be late.'
Oh, ecstasyl Oh, blessed words
BERTHE longed TO kiss the hem of her
gown. He cleared his throat man
fully.
"Yes, I'll stay. Mrs. Ford. Don't
you worry"
And Rose supplemented: You may
as well turn out the lights, mamma.
They seem to hurt my eyes"
The lights went of and there was
quiet. ecstatic peace.
Bert wondered If he could possibly
be awake. To test reality. he lighted
h cigarette.
Mice, isn't itf" he remarked.
"whatf"
"Just to bs here" Hs had theuGM
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a IInhtMad.

He-Here I've spent four years
courting you. and you throw me over
for another fellow.
She-Well, he spent less time and
more money, that's why.
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search into the localities of various
uncertain names may extend our iden-
tifications. 1t will be possible to gel
more light on the sources of Egyptian
mythology"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
ANNIVERSARY TO-DAY FOR AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, June II - President Poncare, Pre- mer Cemenceau and Generals Foch and Pean today sent Mai Gen. Pershng message of congratulations on the anniversary of the arrival of the Amercian troops in France.
 President Poincare cabed President Wilson an ex- presson of the admiration of France for the magnificent efforts of America in the and made fectatons over the excellent conduct of the troops who commencing to give examples of galantry and bravery.
 WASHINGTON, June 14- This afternoon President Wilson replying to the message from President Poincare, said that Americas purpose to send men and materials to France until any temporary inequality of France is en tirely overcome
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HOW MUCH
 TO SPEND
 ON FOURTH

Tomorrow or by the first ot ,he WnaN the finance committee having in ch~.- ge of the raising of funds for pat liotic celebration of the Fourth of July will go forth and solicit.
 Many visitors will be in Seward the dey before, on the Fourth and perahps several days afterwards. Manyof these visitors are those from along the rail- road who have helped Seward, in re- cent times, to help out on the Liberty loan bond subscriptions, Red Cross do- nations and other things connected with the war. These visitors are com ing to Seward to have a good time. The will spend money for food, spend money for soft drinks, they will play pool and billiards, smokes, and for lod- gings. The visitors will purchase toh let articles perhaps purchase suit of clothes, hat or shoes, and magazines, ect. Everybody will reap some good, from the visitors. These are cold facts
 Now - how much can be raised for sports? No elaborate prizes are going to be given, just sufficient to show the proper spirit to competitors in the var ious sports The merchants themselves can secure prizes for the best decor ated patriotic window, float, or auto.
 But to get down to brass tacks - how much is going to be raised ?It isup to each individual in Seward. When the committee calls have the cash or check ready. All know what the committee is after and as the time is growing short, get busy everybody and decide whta amount each one will contribute to the Fourth's celebration.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
COMPLETE PE2ULSE
 GIVEN GERMANS BY
 AMERICAN SOLDIERS

NEW YORK, June l4 - The As sociatcd Press, in a late sumary this afternoon, says that advices have been .cccivcr that seven divisions of fresh German troops attempted to oust the Americans from Chateau ThielTy, us ing gas and artillery fire, but were re- pulsed, the Americans rctaliating with gas and artillery fire. The ground is covered with dead Germans. The Am crican casualties were trihing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14

NEW YORK, June H. Official advces received by the Associated Press during the night and made pubic this morning says that the German forceswhich croSSe1 be Matz river south of NoyOn held their positions put
 brief period The French counter attacked and hurled t' Germans back to the north bank of the river and aS' checked the advance toward Compiegne. The Germans were halted west of the Disc river and farther east t9 Teutons were also halted in their advance toward the Aronde river.
 The offensive movements of the Germans between Iorder and NOyOn from south of the Disc river to the eastern fringe of the VlelSCotterets forest are now Drarcay waning Fierce resistance of the French anI Allied forces have checked the enemy at all points Whl in some sectors the Allies even turned vigorously upon th2 foe and forced him cede ground he had gained The IT. vader are meeting with unexpected opposition notWlth standing the large numbers of men they threw into the battle
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! ))I)( '

WASHINGTON, June 14 - With five members present the Seuate Agri- cultural committee tentatively inserted in the agricultural appropriation bill, Senator Jones amendment providing for national prohibition during the war Opponents of the measure hope to have the action reconsidered owing to onl five members being present.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
AMERICANS ATTACK
 HUN PLANES THREE
 MILES ABOVE EARTH

WITH THE AMERICANS June H. Three Amerr can fighting planes late yesterday bounced on twelve ter man aIbatross machines which surrounded two photo graphing aeropanes over NoTey, on the Foul front
 The attack was a sudden one, and although flghtmg at great odds one German machine was downed another was disabled and the remainder flew away after attempt ing circular movement to get the American planes m loop to pour fire into them One of the three American machines missing but is beeived that the pilot landed safely but was later captured the Germans in their terri tory The attack took place 5000 meters high
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
GAS WARP ARE
 IS EXCELLED
 BY ENEMIES

WASHINGTON, June IA - Carl Alsberg, chief of the Bureau of Chem istry, told the Senate Agricultural committee today, that the Allies excel the Germans in the gas warfare.
 The chemist stated that the Allies have more gas at their disposal and are applying it more effectively. The Allies also have more gas masks stat ed Mir. Alserg.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14

WASHINGTON, June IA - Presi- dent Wilson has approved of the na- tion wide compulsory work movement supplementing Provost Marshal Gen eral Crowder's orders for work O, fight. The president gave his direct approval of the plan ina letter to Gov ernor Harrignton, of Maryland.
 President Wilson indorsed the adop- ton by other states of the Maryland
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14

mander of the U- boat 151, operating identified as Capt. NeuStid, who served five years as a gunner's mate in the American Navy. The identification is made according to affidavitS of the sur vivors of American ships who were held prisoners aboard the submarine for eight days.
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FIGHTING HAS DIED DOWN

PARIS June IA - Late this afternoon an official state men issued by the War Department said that the fighting on the front of the German attack had died down. especial y on the Vlers line. There fresh attacks late this afternoon by the Germans the Chateau Thieuy front, which is firmly held by the Yankees.
 Early this morning the Germans attacked with artil cry in the Antheuid sector but repulsed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
COMPLETE REPULSE

WASHINGTON, June 1-t- Major General Pershing s connunique reports complete repulse ot heavy enemy attacks northwest of Chateau TheiTy by the Americans ate yesterday the Americans advanced their lines by aking the last of the German positions in Beeau Wood The lines remained intact notwithstanding heavy assaults American avators early today also successfully bomb barded the German railroad stations at Dommary and BaIiOncOurt
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SUBMARINES OFF COAsT-BOATs HELD
ATLANTIC PORT, June 14- All ships ready to sail today stopped reports that submarine was oper atng IS miles off the Virginia Coast
STEAMER REPORTS SINKING.

ATLANTIC PORT, June 14-A British steamer this forenoon reported having received wirelss from the British steeamr Keenun aboutmdnght that the latter vessel sinking following submarine attack. This attack supposed have been made off the Virginia Capes TheKeemun was last reported leaving Manila.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14

Harry Whittemore and wife, passen- gers on the last Alaska for the states, used their auto around Cordova while the steamer was loading ore.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
BRITISH VESSEL SUNK

LONDON, June IA - A British Boarding vessel was sunk on June 9th by a submarine according to an official statement today. Seven sailors are missing.
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WORK OR FIGHT LAW IS
 APPROVED BY PRESIDENT

compulsory work. law, which 'work or fight" principles make it applicable for men between the age of Is and 50 years.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
FRENCH FIRE CHECKS GUN FORCES

PARIS, June H. (OffciaD Concentrated fire Of French guns caught powerful German forces attempting to counter attack between Coucees and Mery and only rove them back but inflicted most heavy losses The Ger mans gained slight footing in the village of Levsrine but other attempts in this region failed
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decorated with the cross of War for bravery and fidelity
HUN MACHINES ARE DESTROYED

LONDON, June 14- An official statement says that the British Flying squadrons have destroyed fifteen enemy airplanes within the past twelve hours. One Brit ish machine is missing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14

Children should be seen more and talked about less.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow is fair, with fersh winds
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
BRITISH CASUALTIES

LONDON, June IA - The British casualties for the week ending last night given 29524 officers and men wounded and LAY officers or men killed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
AMERICANS LRE DECORATED

With The Americans, June l4- One hundred and eight Americans belonging the Toul front have been
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-14
COAST 0F THF ATLANTIC TOBE
 DANCER ZONE

United to Canada dispatch the Germans intend All neutral shipping declare the Coasto of the will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Caring For the Children.

American Methodists the first to move in
general plan. agreed to by some other Christian
bodies, to help orphans created by the war. They
have purchased near Lyons in France, a farm of
about two hundred and fifty acres, together with
another tract nearby Of some twenty acres. On the
property, which is good farm and fruit land, are
buildings that can be made after some repairs, to
take care of $50 orphan boys. A schoolhouse is TO
be erected together with other buildings
trial and agricultural training. The plans are being
made by a war council Of Methodists and are to be
supervised permanently by the Methodist Board of
Foreign Missions.
Other missionary societies have determined upon
nearly the same plan. They have apportioned the
fields, nearly all helping France but some taking
Armenia, others Serbia and still others Belgium.
The matter Of such farm and school agencies in
Russia is being considered Especially important are
the countries lying north Of Palestine, around the
Caspian and Black seas, where so many parents
have died within the past few years Specialists con-
suited have assured the missionary societies that the
wornout fields and even the sandy deserts. can be
made into good farm lands by methods adopted in
the Rocky Mountain region at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Plans being made for the Improvement and
growth the city; the reforestaton of the country
is being studied health of the city is being
fully looked after; sewerage of the outside is be-
ing taken into consideration Meanwhile the authori-
ties have had the onerous burden of rationing the
city and the inhabitants
1t is somewhat surprising to learn that for three
and one-half years no sugar has been obtainable;
kind Of molasses extracted from the caraub pod
Familiarity termed St Johns bread-has proved
good substitute. Instead of wheatless days they
have all wheat days, the people being compelled to
have this as substitute for rice Rice, however is
now available The lack of transportation facilities
has hitherto led to great shortage of coal, vege
tables. and meat, but by these difficulties
being grappled with, the residents confident
the belief that 1t will not be long before it will
again true of their city, 1T is the joy of
the whole earth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
A Memorable Day.
TO get into troubl,

Thursday, September II truly an eyentful
day its record will probably again be eauaIed
let alone surpassed. From an parts the land the
story is told of the eageness with which American
manhood sought to enroll In New York men sang
they wrote their names.
Then the day memorable as it marked the be-
ginning of great American offensive on the western
front; and what suspicious proved to be:
twelve villages taken; at least 5000 prisoners
captured and an advance of from three to five miles
into territory previously held by the enemy. War
correspondents in their stories emphasize the fact
of how completely American the conflict was.
The offensive planned by the American staff;
executed by American officers and troops;
General Pershing in supreme command; tanks
artillery, airplanes, and even down to the narrow
roads rushing forward ammunition-all American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
British Transforming Jerusalem.

Recent communications from the far east tell of
the wonderful changes being brought about in the
condition Of the Holy city. Immediately after Brit
ISL troops took possession was apparent that for
the welfare Of the Inhabitants and to preserve the
health Of the troops certain improvements were an
absolute necessity. It is nothing short of marvellous
how much has been accomplished in such short
space Of time dream OF the ages is just brought to
pass in the securing Of water supply for Jerusalem
Water pipes have been laid all the way from Ar
roub. The work has been accomplished by the Royal
engineers in q little more than two months They
tapped q group Of springheads among the hills,
yielding 1900 gallons an hour, and conveyed the
water through a long pipeline into Jerusalem
standppes are erected and the Inhabitants take as
much. water as they want. Hospitals get supply
direct and householders who have underground els
terns-1n which rain water has hitherto been stored
have only to get them thoroughly cIeansed and
repaired under government inspection for the els
terms TO be filled by the engineers. Two cisterns
were recently replenished with between GO 600 and
20 1000 gallons Of water.
Broad guage trains now TO Jerusalem from
Cairo. Old roads are being repaired and new roads
built all the time. About 10000 people. men and
women. girls and boys are earning a much better
wage than they ever cid before. working the road