davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-09

WHILE discussing that new film
sensation, The Measure of d
Man. may we interrupt to say that
John Inch lives at Cable, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-09
Now. Fred. We Have Your
Schedule.

AND now Greece will receive
loan of numerous millions from the
rapidly diminishing purse of Uncle
Samuel. Who's next? Step for
ward, Don't push,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06
CH|lDREN'S CENSUS
The First Feature Of
Children's Year

Washington. April 6.-Weighing
and measuring Of all American chill
dren under five years Of age will be
the first feature OF Childrens year
which opens today under the direc-
ton Of The Children's Bureau of the
United States Department of Labor.
This will be the first of year of ac-
tivities designed to protect children
from the special dangers Of war time
and save the lives of 100000 little
children before April 6, 1919.
Instructions for carrying out the
weighing and measuring test are now
in the hands of local child welfare
chairmen who will be responsible for
the test in each community. Record
cards have been prepared by the De-
partment of Labor and will be furn-
ished for each child. These cards are
in the form of return postal card.
On one end of the card data concern
ing the child will be recorded and re-
tanned by parents while the other por-
ton of the card should he filled out
and returned to the Childrens Bu-
reau OF the Department Of Labor.
The return card will be franked as
official government business and no
postage will be required.
Many Of the physical defects which
caused the rejection of third OF
the men coming up for examination
in the first draft are believed to have
been due to some slight trouble neg
lected in early childhood, the Chill
dren's Bureau points out. and a
higher standard Of physical fitness in
the rising generation can be assured
only by greater attention to the
physical condition Of children.
Weight and height and their rela-
ton to each other are q rough index
Of q young childs health and de-
velopment, the Bureau says. When a
child is strikingly below the average
weight for its height or is small for
its age, 1t indicates that expert ad-
vice about diet and daily care is
needed.
In so far as the test makes it plain
to parents that the physical condition
Of their children needs attention. and
In 50 far as 1t leads to community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

the Rockland line. He had taken nm
the matter with Mr.. Whitney. who
owned the lot on the east and thew
mad get Mr.. Johnston to run a line.
he had had count made Of the tree
stumps on the land
Upon cross examina ton by Attor
ney Nelson, plaintiff stated he WIS
at home sick when the lumber was
cut, so he did not see it cut. He
Knew about it by what Mr.. Whitney
nad told him and he knew by what
Mr.. Whitney said that Mr.. Cummings
got the trees
Melmouth Sproul Of Windsor. son
or the plaintiff. said that he had
sWamped ahead of Mr.. Johnston
wnen he was running the line and
mad made count Of the tree stumps.
regarding the count Of the stu,nps
ana some Of the measurements. Her
man Hyscm and Aaron Trask CT
windsor gave testimony.
Cassins York Of Windsor testified
regarding shipments Of oak from the
windsor station by Henry F. Cum
mlngs in the spring Of 1914. Upon
crosS-examination he said he did not
know where the lumber come from or
when 1t was cut.
Pearl 6. Hibbard Of Washington
testiford regarding the deed convey
ing the property adjoining the prop
erty liz question to his grandmother.
Counsel for plaintiff offered at the
opening OF the case the deed from
Francis Craig to Julian A. Sproul nf
parcel of land in Washington. the
same premises which were conveyed
TO the former by William M. Craig
and recorded at the Knox county reg
istry Of deeds. The deed was admit
ted. =
Louis z. Masse Of East e(lssalboro.
formerly Of Weeks Mills, testified
that in his judgment a fair market
value OF oak lumber at the Windsor
station in the spring Of 1914 was be-
tween $22 and $27. and the market
value Of that oak sawed at the Hisaer
mills was from SIS to $40. And he
testified regarding the price of Gus.
ting and hauling.
In answer to a question by Judge
Beane, witness said it was guess
work to fairly estimate the amount
of lumber in tree when given the
measurement OF the stump. Again
upon direct witness,
having been given the number OF
trees and the diameter by Attorney
Mclean and basing his answer on
these, estimated the number Of feet
Of that diameter was 47.966.
Attorney Mclean was then sworn
in as a witness and being questioned
by Attorney Fogg. testified that the
latter part Of 1914 or 1915 at his office
Mr.. Cummings. the defendant. stated
he had bought this oak from MI.
Whitney and had shipped it to Rock
land, and that the conversation re-
lated to the oak in controversy.
At that point the testimony was
closed for the days session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

Through the courtesy of Augusta
Lodge. No. 964, B. p. o. Elks, the
Elks' Home at the foot of Winthrop
hill will hereafter be occupied by the
surgical Dressings workers. and the
ladies thus engaged established their
headquarters there Friday These
workers have heretofore occupied the
aidermen's room at City hail. but the
Elks' Home will be much more con-
Venlent and the kindness of the own
ers IN giving the ladies the use Of the
building is thoroughly appreciated by
all Of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

NOW is the time to select your
spring and summer wearing apparel,
ne1ore the stocks are too much de-
pieted. Never in the life of Beane &
cross store. 23S Water St, has there
been so complete a stock of fine
clothes, priced right, tailored correct
~, ready for you to wear. A special
new and attractive feature is the
blue serge suit department on the
second door, where one of the biggest
ana best assortments Of these fine
serges (bought before the tremendous
advance of prices took place. is to be
found at prices ranging from $3.50
to $26.60.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

provision for public health nurses and
consultation centers for children, to a
safeguarding Of the milk supply, and
other measures for the protection OF
children, this test is expected to aid
in conserving their health and reach
ing the goal of 100000 lives saved
during the Children's Year.
The record card gives table OF
average heights and weights for boys
and girls at birth. at every month Of
age from the sixth to the forty
eighth, and at every year from the
fifth to the sixteenth. Parents wish
ing to enter their children In the ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06
tional test should communicate with
their local chairman of the child well
fare committee of their State Council
Of National Defense.
Bankruptcy Matters.

A first meeting Of creditors was
held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at
the office Of the referee on bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county in the
case Of Howard e. Dickey Of Benton.
in which no assets were found. no
trustee was appointed and in which
no further meetings Win be held un-
til ordered by the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

An excellent opportunity to get
good horse for farm work at Still
keys stable this Saturday. Well
broke and hardy, fresh from the
woods.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

The Feast of the Annunciation of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. one Of the
important feasts of the Catholic
church calendar which occurs March
rs, will be celebrated this year April
s. owing to the coming of the feast
this year during Holy Week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

A stereopticon lecture entitled
Christ After Easter" will be given at
the First Baptist church, Winthrop
street. Sunday evening. April z, by
Rev E. S. Philbrook. Colored pic
lures from the great masters will be
exhibited, showing the resurrection
glory Of the Master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

d. Scout Saves chiId's Life

1invood Bartlett. a Bangor Boy
scout saved the life Of fve-year-
IA child in Broadway park. Bangor.
Wednesday. The child, who was the
san Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pooler. was un-
oonscious when taken from the icy
vater. but was revived after Q few
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

or the guest chamber our brass
and enamel beds make splen-
did sleeping assured, Fitted with
springs that yield to the body
and covered with our handsome,
sanitary mattresses they are fit
for the finest room. Yet when
you come to see them you will
be amazed at the low prices at
which we offer them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06

Miss Gladys Bryant, who for sew
eral months has been employed as
clerk at Marden's confectionery store,
has resigned the position and will
leave Monday for a visit with friends
in Portland. She will later make
visit in Boston and from that city
will go to Norwich. Conn, to enter
a hospital there for course of train
ing as q nurse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hon. Harold E. Weeks of Fairfield,
was Friday visitor in the city on
business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11

bers of the assembly with number OF
'Houdini' and card tricks.
Frankford Assembly was affected by tho
Wlthdrhwal OF Superintendent Christ col
lier. II loyal Artisan, who ~ called to
me me anii ayintion corps, making, twelve mem
~ s,t vaiei ~ " tne herNlce Oh IN" tvN.rhh'hl,
entitled "Our Boys" by nrothcr /. Y. Tracy
soi this assembly. was greatly enjoyed.
Master Artisan Henry viii adjust the chair
officers, probably without election, at the
mgHt ,et AM mfe,ms n rayors by the slperior quar-
committee were heartily enjoyed.
Atlantic city Assembly. No 90 has the
honor OF organizing tho irst war sayings
society In the order, every member OF the
assembly present signing pledge card.
The Assembly also purchased SO worth uf
thrift stamps and one war savings stamp,
Every assembly Of the order should form
war savings society to y" known hy Ia"
sufficient TO form an. organization and tyo
or ten minutes should be set apart In IN"
order Of business at each meeting for this
mended that every Assembly invest at least
five dollars In these stamps and as much
more up to $1,000 as II can see i,s way clear
compounded quarterly.
Apollo Assembly formed q war saving
society with ten members. These now APP
pontiye officers took their places; Gonduc-
tor. William Crest. $. NJ. e., william u"
Elick; J. NJ C., i; Ii kellermani chanlaiir.
man entertainment committee. Joseph A.
Shor>. There was talk over tho forma-
offered by T., VI, a. Wicker for tho best
article contributed TO the Crit" the
monthly notice. for the next three months.
Fidelity Assembly will mcct on wclnca.
day evening instead Of tonight IN the Park
way Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11
FRATERNAL WAR SAVINGS
Line-Up of the Local Lodges in the
Governments Campaign

In response to "A call issued by Allen
J.. COX, most excellent recorder Of the
Artisans order of Mutual Protection.
representives of eighteen out of forty
three fraternal organizations I'm Phila-
delphia assembled at the headquarters
Of the Grand Fraternity, 1926 Arch
street, for the purpose of forming "A
war savings society in every subordi-
nate lodge in Philadelphia.
Those present We're Allen +. Cox. Artisans
Order Of Mutual Protection; Z. A. Il, Hart,
president Fraternal order Of Eagles; Fred
erick s. CASTOR. president the Grand Fra
ternity; Kathryn Fritz, @. =; K.,. Grand
grand secretary Independent order OF odd
Fellows; Charles l.. Cadwallader. secretary
Funeral Benefit Association OF America; L..
l., Gallagher, secretary Knights of the
Golden Eagle; Anna i. Boyd-lrwin, secretary
Ladies' Loyal Orange Association OF, United
OTIS OF America; w. A.. Pike, State Council
secretary Independent Order OF Americans;
J. Loudfoot. Shield OF Honor; Mrs. II. c.
Jones, Sons OF Temperance Minnie l., Bur
gin, Womens BENEFIT Association OF the
secretary Fraternal Patriotic Americans;
Junior Order United American Mechanics.
This meeting was the result OF a confer.
ence In December last called by Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo and held at the
White House, President Wilson addressed
TO them to aid the Government In the sale OF
thrift and war savings stamps. Every one
pledged himself to promote the feature oi
war financing In every way that he could
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11

The war saving society plan was presented
by Benjann H. Ludlow. who has direct
charge OF this feature for Philadelphia
County under tho superintendcnce OF William
West tho county chairman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11

bers Of the assembly with number of
'Houdini' and card tricks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11

x Passyunk Assembly turned out an at
'@tadApce OF seventy five. and was r7rprls-
<Iy fgratihed at the class OF seven can
1ates. one of whom was George H. Nc
[r1cken, the popular conveyancer OF the
|61Sntly Initiated by The new officers with
x the use OF the ritual.
|ER M Il. NJ. A. Charles w. Mcconnell,
n Huperintendent Chalmers. Past Master
I1f11sn A. J. Kelly. of Oak Lane Assembly
o|| Master Artisan Braun. OF Bartram As
@&lx. delivered addresses.
~ @0n announcing his retirement as dep
~ Passyunk. Brother Phil Arnold pre-
|o6 the assembly with silk American
Previous to this q motion was passed
1asking the incoming NJ ". M A. to
iFa Brother Arnold as deputy for the en-
q VI 4 nofstie feature Of the meeting was
nnod by the entertainment committee.
11ofn was surrounded with boards
&{e1 eu trcsties covered with red. white
Niue paper. and after the meeting.
issrphers simply turned their chairs
siss sstsrtssnsd BY one Of the mem
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11

.MGMICHAEI9-Fcb s. IRENE MAY. wife
n Francis G. McMichaol tneo RommciN.
services, Tu.s. p. M. 5ao n. a5th ST.
Int. private. Friends may call Mon eve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11


West. tho county chairman.
The plan as explained by Mr. ludwig In for
each subordinate lodge In Philadelphia 10
form war savings society in tho lodge at
OF membership ~ that each person joining
snail sign the following pledge:
I hereby apply for membership In the
s.ss.s'''s...sp..,.. war savings society pt
.',,..,,,....,,.,., and pledge myself t)
10 systematic saying t2) TO refrain from un.
nonessentials, In order that labor and ma
ttrlal now employed In the production Of ar
trHs not necessary TO my health and cf.
hCicncy may be released for the production
% those articles and supplies which the
United states needs for the support of It's
forts TO encourage thrift and economy in my
community and TO secure other members for
this society, and 4) to invest in United
StHteS war savings stampa ana thrtt
stamps hnd to encourage others To do So
n society can he formed with ten or more
members, hNc constituting n quorum for the
transaction OF business. Tho society should
take n" name Of tho lodge within which 1t
h formed and i've or ten minutes IN tn" or
der Of business at each meeting should ho
set apart Tor the purposes of the w, ;, :.
\ manual has been prepared Contalni
port, etc, making the formation OF tho w.
5. $. a simple matter indeed. Each member
Is supposed to report to his secretary each
month how many thrift or war savings
stamps h" Possesses and the secretary ro-
ports in turn TO the W. $. $. headquarters,
iiai Walnut street. Philadelphia,
Every one present at this meeting PLEDGED
himself to cooperate in the schcme aud
are looked for.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-11
ROYAL ARCANUM
TRATERNAL INsURANCE

NcoTuNcIHHs MREfi MSRESfi TITS lIGis WI WEEK fS'0
Feb. 1i-INTEGRIrY. 1911 Columbia ave.
Feb. FEB i2-MANARvoN. Phoenixvine.
Feb. l2-PHILADELPHIA. Parkway Bldg.
Feb 13-DUPONT, Parkway Bldg.
FEB. ls-tiERAfANTOwN. Vernon Hall
FEB. i-ERAHNREooBBB EoBB lpsqraRss Hall
Feb. i5-PorrSTOwN, p. o. 8. of A. Halt
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
DISABLED SOLDIERS
REFITTED FOR WORK

The success attained by the re-
construction division of the U. S.
army In fitting soldiers disabled In
the service for full or part duty is
Indicated in detailed reports from
five general hospitals now in the
hands Of the surgeon general Of the
L. 8. army. or 537 cases sent from
overseas to base hospitals in this
country. 151 men have returned to
iGll duty and 212 are able to return
tc part duty, A total of 122 will be
able. to return to their old employ
ment and do efficient work despite
their injuries. Only 80 of these SOL
Oiers will be unable to follow their
former occupations.
From the time these men landed
in the United States an effort has
Teen made to keep their minds and
hands occupied" says the war de-
HdIlHtul blulclltll. tuIdllNt tu-
ucatlon has been practlced with satis-
factory results. The men have shown
interest in the ward occupations.
which consists Of wood carving, knit
ting, weaving, block printing, bead
work, knotted work, embroidery, ed
ucational work and typewriting.
Where facilities have been provided
to give the men academic instruc-
tions a genuine interest has been
shown to improve their mental con-
clifton so as better to prepare them
to make progress in civil occupations.
after the men reached the point
where they could leave the wards.
they were instructed in shops and
schools. Quartemaster repair shops
are located near some Of the hospi-
tails, and these are used to give in
struction to the men in mechanical
occupations. At the present time 1872
soldiers are taking courses in auto
mobile mechanics and repair work."
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
First. Hand Earthquake News.

A volcOloglst of the Carnegie
Geophysical laboratory reports that he
has nearly perfected apparatus for re-
cordlng upon wax cylinders the subter'
ranean sounds Of earthquakes. says
the Scientific American. "The ordl.
nary commercial cylinders are insult
able for this delicate work, and accord
ingly the laboratory has secured sup
ply of cylinders Of the old, pure wax
type. The microphone used in this con.
nection has also been greatly improved
and n perfect little portable field outfit
weighing less than a pound has been
evolved"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
uapIesq clarlbeps Encounter.

The sun was slowly sinking in the
usual place. Claribel SkippenhOp, over
whose youthful head scarce thirty-sey-
en- summers had lightly flown, sat In a
regulatlon-slze hammock, idly swinging
her foot to the tune Of "Keep the
Home Liars Squirmlng," played on a
Hottentot bagplpe AZ miles away
Suddenly thought seized her. She
tried to scream and break its hold. She
succeeded in both. Probably one and
fifteen elght-milllonths of cubic
second was allowed to elapse between
her scream and the time the thought
was covering at her feet.
"Avaunt," she cried. "Don't you
know this Is my thoughtless day? Now,
doggone it. I'll have headache"
Then she went back to swing her
foot and the hammock.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
HERE'S ANOTHER FROG STORY
New Workers. Experience Seems to
Corroborate Tale Told by the
kaiser's Press Agent.

This Is the time of the year when
fish stories are permissible, so the kali
ser's press agent cannot be blamed for
pulling that one about the frogs croak-
Ing in such deafening fashion that
they enabled the Germans to bring up
their batteries without being dlscov-
cred by the allies. Hank Newman, who
invented the famous snapper" elixir,
partly bears out the statement made
by the Hun war correspondent. He
knows all the lpblts Of the Johnny
Crapauds and he declares that they can
make some noise when they begin to
croak. 81 don't know anything about
those bloodthrsty frogs Of the Chemln
des Danes, however" explained Mr..
Newman. "But down in Ozone Park,
where / live, there Is a frog pond, and
hundreds of them live a quiet, peace
full life. In. fact, the frogs down my
way are musical, for they lull the na'
tive to sleep. There Is one big fellow,
however, who has a high pitched voice.
I named him Caruso because he war
bles louder than any in the flock. For
some time Caruso and me were quite
chummy. AS soon as he heard my
alarm clock go off at five In the morn
Ing he would come to my window and
sing roundelay, which indicated that
he was hungry. That was when !
had daylight work. Now I'm on nights
and don't get to bed until three in the
morning. And for the past three weeks
Caruso and his entire chorus made
sleep impossible for me, so found 1t
necessary to move far from the frog
pond."-New York Sun!
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26

double boiler As minutes. onion
(chopped or sliced, l tablespoon
Eat, teaspoon salt, pound ham,
burger steak, 2 cups tomatoes, 1s
taspoon cayenne pepper or chopped
(small) green pepper. Cook the
onion in the fat; add the hamburger
and stir until red color disappears.
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Line a well creased baking dish with
a layer of the corn meal mush. Add
the seasoned meat and cover with
The remaining mush. Bake for 80
minutes.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
RELIABLE AND TO0THSOME
CONSERVATION RECIPES

The following recipes were pre-
sented by Mrs. Edith Wilson Ro-
berts, who spoke at the Chautauqua
session last month, for Ashland
housewives to try:
Corn Meal Gingerbread: 1 cup
corn meal, ~ cups barley flour or
l q cups ground rolled oats, 1 tea
spoon soda, y teaspoon salt, tea
spoons ginger, Y teaspoons CHINA
mon, cup sour milk, 1 cup mo-
lasses, 1 egg (may be omitted. Sift
together dry ingredients and combine
with liquids and the egg. Beat well
ard bake in a moderate oven, If a
richer bread Is desired, and cup
seeded raislns dredged in the flour
to the recipe.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26
NaunhtY Mammals Boy.

My husband, who is at Camp Sher-
man, wrote home and told us this joke
the boys played on mammals boy
who was the goat Of the whole COM
pany. One night while he was over to
the Y. M. G. A. they fixed up the head
of his cot with sticks and tied string
to them, then waited until he got sound
asleep and pulled the strings, out
came the sticks and down went the
bed. He nearly exploded he was so mad
and my husband said had you been lis
tenlng you could have heard him
swearing clear home.-Chlcago Trib-
une.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-08-26

The departments demonstration
and training kitchen in Washington
conducted by the boys and girls
section of the office OF extension
Ncrk north and west, Is a center OF
important training and demonstra-
Ton activities. During the last year
i3 state, assistant state, county, and
Local leaders Of boys and girls club
work have been given special train
ing In this kitchen on methods Of
conducting war saving demonstra-
tions in canning. drying and bread
work have been given special train
making, and It is also the center Of
instruction in other activities of the
Toys and girls clubs, such as gar
ment making, poultry, corn and po-
tato demonstrations. The record of
the years work just completed shows
that 4S6 complete demonstrations
were given and 27 regular training
conferences with leaders were held.
The leaders carry this instruction to
TIE thousands of junior Americans
enlisted in this branch of extension
Hork.