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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

When he nops he nops.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

de fought a thousand glorious wars,
And more than half the world was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

The ham one meal and the eggs
the next.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

It is not true that Big Jawn Smith
hurried back to Washington yesterday
to tell woodrow what to do about the
German note
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

Wen say this for L. NJ. Davis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

Which means that we VIII have to
go on living on ham and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

Army forces in France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

Politically speaking Of course.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-10-24

Clarence.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
"HAS BEEN A
FRIEND TO Me-
Says Lady, Regarding Cardui. in
Giving This WeIl-KnoWn Wom-
ans Tonic Credit for Her
Good Health.

Cleveland Tenn. - Mrs. Joanna
Felker Of this place, after telling Of
the help she obtained from the use Of
Cardul u years ago, when It built up
her health and strength says further:
"The next time l used it (CarduD was
about 4 or 5 years ago. l had :. /.
and was just able to drag around for
q good while, getting worse all the
lime. I suffered intense pain In the
lower abdomen and back Could
hardly do my work, It was all a drag
. +. and walking was very painful
for me. l finally had to give up and
90 to bed, where | stayed about a week
-. and then turned back to Cardul,
my old friend.
After starting the Cardul was able
TO be up in or 3 days The pains
were relieved soon after beginning to
take the cardul. and when | got up,
walking was easy for me Got
back my health and strength and
In 8 weeks was able to do most of
my work
It's fine medicine, and has been
a good friend to me, and l am friend
to II too. It's through taking Cardui
I have been well and strong and in
good health for the past or 5 years
-. will always praise IT.
Cardul should do for you, what II
has doue for thousands Of other wom-
en-. 1t should help you. Try Cardul.--
ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
Quit Laxatives,
Purges; Try mr.
Mr. Tonight Tomorrow Feel Right

!, Is a mistake to continually dose
yourself with so-called laxative pills.
calomel. oil. purges and cathartics
md force bowel action. II weakens
the bowels and liver and makes con-
slant dosing necessary.
Why don't you begin right today to
overcome your constipation and get
your system In such shape that daily
purging will be unnecessary? You
can do 30 II you get CSC box Of
Natures Rene 5y (NR Tablets) and
take one each night for q week or so.
Mr. Tablets doe much more than
merely cause pleasant easy bowel ac-
ton. This medicine acts upon the
digestive as well as eliminative organs
promotes good digestion. causes the
body TO get the nourishment from all
the food you eat, gives you q good.
hearty appetite. strengthens the liver.
overcomcs biliousness, regulates kidney
and bowel action and gives the whole
body thorough cleaning out This
accomplished you will not have TO take
medicine every day. An occasional Mr.
tablet will keep your body In condi-
tion and you can always feel your best.
Try Natures Remedy tNR Tabletsl
and prove this Ii Is the best bowel
medicine that you can use and costs
only Csc per box. containing enough to
last twenty-five days, Natures Rem.
edy (NR Tablets) Is sold. guaranteed
and recommended by your druggist
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

| game anu put Up real money !hc
Jocks suffered n lot Of casualties and
the prospects looked bright for the
battery men TO collect some eaNy
money. So when the battalion was re-
lleycd the gamblers lned up Several
Jocks got their money for emerging
safely. but the ones who clicked II
weren't there TO pay. The artillery
men hud never thought It out that
way Those Scottcs were bound 10
be sure winners Nc matter how the
wind blew. So tuNt a tip from me,
never bet With n ScottIe, cause you'll
lose money.
AT one part Of our trench where
communication trench joined the
front line a Tommy had stuck up a
wooden signpost with three hands or
arms on II. one OF the hands, point
ng TO the German lines read TO Rcr
I'm the one pointing down tbs COM
munication trench read, 'ro Blrhty
while the other said, Suicide Ditch,
'hahSe fle'' LOT 'ue'''e'S
Farther down from this guide post
the trench ran through mn old orchard.
on the edge OF this orchard our bat
terry had constructed an advanced oh
ScryntIon post. The trees screened IL
from the enemy alrmen and the roof
was turfed. II wasn't cuShy Ike ours,
/ no timber or concrete re-enforcementS,
iust walls of snndbags From 1t a
splendid view OF the German lines
could be obtained This post wasn't
exactly safe. It was a hot corner
shells plunklng all around, and he
bullets cutting leaves ~ the trees.
Many a time When reviewing the sig
mater ny the phone i"u 20 crawl On
ny hrH! uhe i worm % Keep i'o'n
pelAs NIL
~, WAS m observation post sure
enough That's nll the use II was. Just
observe an day, hut never q message
lack far ou battery to open up. You
see. N this point Of the line there
were strict orders not 70 fire a shell.
unless specially ordered 20 DO SO from
brigade heH'iquar''fS' h'l'H' me- Il
anyone dIseheyed that eolllill,''i' our
,eneral-yes. Il was oid Pepper
would have cohr'martIalel me whole
eXIedltldiafy force NuHuuN VIM ou'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

No matter what nils your ihlld'
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given,
II your little one is ont Of sorts,
half.slck, isn't resting eating and act
Ing naturally-look, Mother see II
tongue Is coated. This is a sure sign
that the little stomach, liver ana how
els are clogged with waste. When
cross, irritable. feyrrlsh, stomach sour,
breath bad or has stomuch-ache, diar-
rhea. sore throat, full Of cold give a
teaspoonful Of california Syrup OF
Figs" and in few hours all the CON
aipated poison urdIgestcd 'ood and
sour bile gently moves ont OF the IL
tie bowels without gripping, and you
have vel, playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
thIs harmless fruit laxative because
II never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels aud sweeten the stom-
ach and they dearly love It's pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren Of all ages and for grown ups
printed on each bottle
Beware of counterfeit fg syrupS
Ask your druggist FOR bottle Of Cal
ifornla Syrup OF Figs" then see that
it is made by the "Californla Fig Syrup
Company. ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

tlonal Guard. but could not pass the
examination. However, he was &C
cepted as member of a supply COM
pany and now Is driving teams Tor the
government.
He recently was sent with his COM
pany to North Carolina and was given
new mule team to drive. His sur
prise can be imagined when he dis
covered that one of the mules was the
identical kicking mule which his IA
Their sold last spring and which had
found It's way into the service Of the
government
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
CHAPTER xvl-continued.

~ came out with the first eXpedl-
iionary force aud like all the rest
thought we would have the enemy
licked in jIg time and be able 70 eat
Christmas dinner at bome. Well so
far, have eaten two Christmas din.
ners In the trenches and nm liable 10
eat two more, the way things are
pointing. That Is, If Fritz don't drop
a 'whizz-bane' on me- and send me 10
Blighty. Sometimes wish would
get hit. because It's no great picnic
out here, and twenty-five months Of Il
makes you fed up.
ITS fairly cuShy now compared to
what II used to be- although admit
this trench is a trlAe rough Now
we send over fye shells 10 their one,
We are getting our own huck. but In
the early days II was different Then
YOU had to take everything without
reply. In fact. We would get twenty
shells In return for every one We sem
over, fri2 stt,ueu " euJog T. w
we BRUSH u'a" l W. "''e ne SUI
ferers. Ju't one '"Sua''E y " w
other So''''''"'S ""'e p'''u'"N
would dlsappear 81 y we "',I' I"
Jack Johnson p'uineu 'h'o ,n'lr
middle II 20, 80 o"u WV y ltl'"",
when writing mum "'u'''i : "'N 'o'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

surely proved to be. feel better and
stronger in every way since taking it,
and tho annoying symptoms have disap-
peared. - Mrs. NJ. Golden, 925 Ma.
polcon St, Fremont, Ohio.
Such annoying symptoms as heat
flashes, nervousness, backache, head
ache, irritablity and "the blues, may
be speedily overcome and the system
restored to normal conditions by this
famous root and herb remedy Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II any complications present them.
selves write the Pinkham Medicine Co..
Lynn, Mass, for suggestions how to
overcome them. The result of forty
years experience Is at your service and
YOUR letter held in strict confidence.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
The next installment relates
how two artillerynen put one
over" on Old Pepper.
(To BE CONTINUED
Use for Clothespins.

Clothespns make an excellent play
thing for babies. They can be used for
babies or soldiers, Or 10 make fences,
trees. log houses and many other inter.
estlng things, Playthlngs that can be
taken apart and put toy 'ther again are
good to have; also blocks with which
the child can build all Kinds of objects
engines that he can push along the
floor. balls to bounce and throw, doll
carriages, washing sets, etc. Dolls with
clothes that button and unbutton and
come off may be used to teach the chill
dren how to dress and undress thsy
nalves
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
MULE HE KNEW IN THE ARMY
Young Government Driver Recognizes
Old Animal In New
Team.

Worthing, s, D.-Last spring o
horse buyer visited William Hunter,
farmer living near Worthing, and
purchased from him kicking mule,
which was regarded as useless for farm
work.
Shortly afterward Hunters son Ray
endeavofed to enlist In the State Ma.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
EMPEy GIVES A DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK ON 0BSER-
WALTON POST DUTY.


Synopss-Fed the sinking Of the ustana with the loss OF
American lives Guy Empey American living In Jersey city
goes England ana enists private In the British army AFTER
short experience officer In London he sent TO train
he hears the sound If big guns ana
makes the acquaintance Coolies After brief period of trimming
Empey company the fronne trenches where he takes
his fire while the bullets Whz overhead Ehry
learns as thar death turks always in the trenches
Chaplain himself by reScune wounded men under hot
fire with pick Emtcy has trench digger
m So Mans Lana Exciting experience listening detail
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
m.Ll.a n Work Both Ways.

Mr.. Slowpay-"I shall bring you
hack those dark trousers to be reseat-
ed, Mr.. Murphy. You know, l sit a
good def" Mr.. Murphy (tailor)-
IAN right, and II you'll bring back the
bill l sent you six months ago I'll be
pleased to receipt that also. You
know, I have stood good deal"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
Innoyation Justified.

A wordy dispute has been stirred up
In England over the action Of the
authorities In stationlng tank on the
Worcester cathedral green. This was
denounced by some as a sacrllege, but
fhe dean pointed out that we are fight
ing In sacred cause.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
Girl Telegraph Messengers.

Butte, Mont.-The telegraph mes
senger girl long predicted as newt
able, has made her appearance in this
city, and, II is said. will soon be en-
ployed In other Montana towns, since
1t Is almost impossible to get boys.
One company has put u corps Of uni
formed girls on duty here and is pay
ing them good wages.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

Prior TO the war the treasury pre-
pared approximately 10000 checks
annually for the payment of interest
on registered bonds OF all loans he
issue of these 100000 checks i
distributed through the year. i
Moy payment Of interest on regist, I'd
bonds of the second Liberty loan more
than twice that number Of checks
were prepared.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
Testlnu PIneapples.

The ripeness of pineapple may be
tested by pulling its leaves. II they
do not pluck readily the pineapple 10
not ready to be used.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
THAT CHANGE IN
WOAAN'S LIFE
Mrs. Golden Tells How II
May be Passed in Safety
and Comfort.
Fremont, OIL was passing through
the critical period of life, being forty

, Six years OF age ana
hnd all the symp-
toms incidenttothat
cbange-heat flash.
es, nervousness, and
was in a general run
down condition, so
lie was hard for me
to do my work.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound was recon-
mended to me as the
best remedy for my
froiIhlea which II
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

Harry King Of Helena, Mont, re.
Gently fred q gun loaded In 1885. He
may recover.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

More than 2OO0.0O0 members of
American fighting forces are now In
sured by the United States govern
mont
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

The Swiss federal government has
by decree fixed the maximum price AT
which farmers may sell cattle Tor
slaughter ms well as the prices Mt
which various qualities Of butchers
meat may be retalled Farmers may
demand no more than % cents per
pound for hrst.class fat beef cattle
The price applies to cattle sold on the
farm. II sold in city or other dis
tant market cost OF transportation
may be added.
With the exception of sirldn and
fllet cuts, retailers may ask no more
than 40 cents per pound for beef.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

According to statement by the de-
pnrtment Of agriculture, there has
been an actual shortage of more than
100000 tons of sugar annually since
the war began. Prior to the war prac-
tically all the belligerent countries ex-
cept the United Kingdom and Italy
exported sugar, the total amount be-
ing more than 100000 tons. In 1918
1t is estimated that the allies must
import minimum OF 100000 tons.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

A committee on public information
representative In London snys:
London has never heard Of base
ball season before, but Will get It's
chance this year when the American
baseball league gets It's schedule OF
games well underway There are eight
American and Canadian teams re-
cruited from various organizations sta.
Toned In London. with games sched-
uled for each Saturday during the
summer.
The thousands OF American soldiers
who may pass through London. or be
invaded or stationed here, are In Il
fair way 10 be made to feel that Eng
lnnd Is the next best place 10 home
and that English hearts are kept warm
for them.
Make England the Sammy
'bllghty" is the way the English
press puts II in urging readers to en-
tertaln the American troops. "Bllghty
is the war word for everything the
soldier wants In intervals OF his fight
ing work; the place where friends
recreation, and homellke comfort
await him.
The Weekly Dispatch recently called
for suggestions for a public entertain
ment 10 be offered American soldiers
and an instant response made thou
sands of dollars available for nmuse-
ments ana entertainments. The idea
that found greatest favor, however
was to throw open the homes OF the
nation to the Sammles.
An officer commanding an American
SQUADRON operating with the British
fleet has reported on late inspection
and speaks in high terms OF the pres
ent state of efficiency In which he finds
both ships and men.
"yessels show the most gratifying
Improvement In battery ana flre con
troll" he said. "Our ships are smart
spIck and span, and have been reeipi
ents of many high compliments from
British flag officers
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

4 Canadian order In council pro
NdcS that ne person, with the eXccp-
ton Of manufacturers Of hour, bakers,
confectiuHcrs. Wholesale or retail deal
crs, or persons living At greater dis
lance th4u two miles from a licensed
dealer. shall hold or have In his pos
session or under his control more flour,
mndc wholly or In part from wheat,
than IS sufficient for his ordinary re-
quirrments for Il period not exceeding
IL days.
Anyone living nj distance greater
than two miles aud less than five miles
from licensed dealer may hold or
control flour made wholly or In part
from wheat up to an amount sufficient
for his ordinary requirements for Il
period not exceeding ~ days. Any
one living more than five and less than
ten miles from licensed dealer may
haze sufficient for his ordinary re-
Quirements up TO 90 days, while per
son living more than ten miles from
such Il dealer may have sufficient for
his ordinary requirements for period
w to 30 days.
Any wholesale or any retail dealer
licensed by the Canadian food board
may not hold flour made wholly or III
part from wheat in excess of qunnti
ty sufficient for his ordinary trade re-
qurements for II period exceeding "
days.
The regulation regarding sugar par
alels this save In the last clause
Manufacturers, wholesalers, or retail
ers may not have more sugar than Il
required for period exceeding AZ
days.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

Peru was the first country to add In
struction In aviation to Its public
school curriculum.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31
ZONE SYSTEM FOR
ARMY'S PURCHASES
TERRITORY HAS BEEN ALLOTTED
TO EACH OF THIRTEEN GEN.
ERAL SUPPLY DEPoTs.
ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT READY
Every Soldier Leaving for France Has
Been Fully Quilted = American
Merchants Take over the Interests
OF German Fur Men.

tFrom Committee on Public Information
Washington A zone system for the
apportonlgeut of purchases through
out the Emitted States aud 10 facilitate
distribution las been established by
the QnartcrmuStcr department Terri
tory has been allotted to each OF rs
general supply depots. The general
supply depot qnnrtermnsiers hre
charged with the duty Of useerianns
the manufacturing possibilities Of their
zones. On the basis If reports along
this line forwarded 10 tie acting quar-
tcrastcr general food and equip
ment for troops at the different camps
wIIl be purchased within the zone IN
which the camp is located.
Formerly nearly all Of n particular
class Of supplies was purchased
through il single general supply depot.
other articles were obtained through
other supply dcpots Manufacturers
in sections distant from the particular
supply depot buying their goods were
a. disadvantage. and We're unable to
compete with rivals nearer the point.
Under the new system most classes Of
supplies viii be purchased through
each of the l3 depots and mnnuiactur-
ers viii be- able to transact their buSl'
ness through the depots nearest them.
Ench general supply depot quarter
master besides Hscertanlng production
facilities within his zone is Instructed
to recommend 10 the quartcrmnstcr
generals office the employment Of such
producers II, are In his Judgment quail
Iied 10 fulhll contracts. Each depot
is expected 10 keep Informed as To
market conditions and spot goods To-
Gated IN that zone, and when short
ages occur submit recommendations
for purchase Of articles which may
be obtained within the zone.
Purchases ARE TO be- made after nd
vcrtlsement by open competitive bid
ding when time will permit. In emer-
gency eases competition is desired
whenever possible The record q bids
received aud awards made will be open
to public inspection.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

Arrangements are being completed
men, amounting to several millions OF
dollars, Will be purchased by Americana
merchants and the money thus phid
turned into the treasury.
Before the war broke In Europe, nc'
cordlng to Il statement issued by lhe
alien property custodian, the trade OF
American furrers was practically moth,
ing but collecting and shipping
agency for the Germans. Almost every
pelt taken by American trappers went
to Leipzig before 1t could be sold. AL
though London was the worlds mar.
kct, three-qunrters of the fur shipped
10 London from America Russia, nnd
even China, went TO Leipzig for dress
Ing and dyelng,
The Leipzig dressers and dyers were
recognized us the best In the world.
Ench yenr after the fur was prepared
and German merchants had fixed the
price Americans were allowed to pur-
ehnse rs much ms thIcp-tlfths of the
years output for manufacture into
garments but In SO doing they were
forced to pay the original cost. OK
pcnsr Of dressing aud dyeing, II big
profit to the Germans and n 80 per
cent duty, before the furs were re,
turned to America.
The war deprived Germany of the
chance to purchase fur In London, and
limited the supply from America
now also entirely cut on
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-05-31

chance 10 purchase fur W London, una
limited the supply from America
now also entirely cut of.
According to the Leipzig correspond
ont Of thristania newspaper, the
Leipzig spring fair showed exhibits OF
many substitutes md surrogateS which
have been placed on the market IN
Germany Descriptions Of some OF
these hive been received by the Unit
ed States chamber ~ commerce:
A surrogate for pepper Is offered for
sale which, Judged only by It's appear
ancc, seems almost the same as real
pepper. The color odor and taste
hive been surprisingly well Initiated.
A ten is shown to which the name of
German tea" has been given. II Is
prepared from amy one or comhIna-
ton Of great variety of plants, from
strawberry leaves TO linden blossoms.
II Is said to taste very much Ike gen
ulnc tea, but even half dozen cups
Will not produce the stimulation cnused
by single cup OF real ten.
There are any number OF surrogates
for mnrmalndcs. Most OF them are
prepared from garden vegetables In
stcad Of from fruits. with minimum
amount Of sugar.
Substitute sonp Is offered for sale,
which is said To have been prepared
from the oil in berries and from pun
ife stone. II lacks, however, the one
main characteristic OF soap, that OF
working up into rich, creamy lnther;
otherwise II is very good, Substitutes
are also To be had for laundry hluelng.
Substitute bicycle tires are some
times mude of two c0ncentric Iron
rings With small springs between them.
They are very serylceahle on asphalt
paycments. but are not exactly ns
uuIsclcss nor rs easy riding MS gen
ulne rubber tires.
A large number n articles offered
FOR sale had been prepared largely or
entirely from paper coarse working
clothes for men and women, hlouses.
aprons. and other fabrics There were
paper belts which Seemed capable OF
driving heavy loads.
Many artificial aud substitute lenth.
ers were noticed. Brass and copper
articles Mere not seen, and attempts
we're made to place substitutes on the
market IN the form Of plated wares.