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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

For work In the enlisted Veterinary
corps, 1000 men not subject to call I'M
der the selective-service law, are want
ed. They will be assigned to duty in
veterinary hospitals and for other pur-
poses in the corps. Service overseas
can be expected shortly. .---
There Is particular demand for vet
Urinary and agricultural students,
farmers, stablemen and others accus-
toned to handling horses. A few men
of the following occupations will also
be accepted: Horseshoers, saddlers,
pharmacists, cooks, typists and stenog-
raphers.
Pay for enlisted men and nOncom-
missioned officers ranges from $50 to
S56 month, food, clothing, and quar-
ters. Applications for enlistment can
be made at any army recruiting Of
fee.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

Ten new sections are included In the
courses for officers in medical train
ing camps at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
and Fort Riley Kan. Fort Riley has
a capacity of 1000 men, and enlarge
ment of the school at Fort OglethOrpe
to the same size has been authorized,
It's present capacity being $500. The
ultimate needs of the medical depart
ment of the army look to training
camps with capacities totaling $4,000
to 10000 officers and men.
There have been graduated from
medical training camps since June l,
or are now under instruction, about
1900 officers and 10000 enlisted men.
Various groups now in active service
have been trained, including officers
and men, to operate ambulance COM
panies, field hospitals, evacuation hos
pitfalls, base hospitals, and hospital
trains.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

Manufacturers Of and dealers in
commercial feeds for live stock, cattle
and hogs must secure licenses under
the food administration by February
Is. This covers baled hay, shelled and
ear corn and many other commodities
intended for use as feeds or as in
gradients In mixed feeds. The only
exceptions are fortmillers manufacture
ing bran and dealers in coarse grains
who have already been placed under
food administration licenses.
Applications for license should be
addressed to the license division, Food
Administration, Washington, d. c.,
specifying the'nature of the business
to be licensed. II bjaf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

According to information received in
Washington, butter is selling in Ber-
lin at 1925 a pound, sugar at 56 cents
pound, ham and bacon at SILL a
pound, and white soap at five bars for
SLIP.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

The overseas service OF the Ameri.
can Library association is in opera.
ton. Although space is extremely
valuable aboard transports, they have
been provided with bookcases holding
collections of books which are used
as circulating libraries on the way
over. The cases are emptied at port
of debarkation and the books sent to
the men in the field.
AS means of further increasing the
supply of books among the overseas
forces, the association plans to have
each soldier carry book in his kit,
to be put in circulation when he
reaches the other side.
Secretary Houston of the depart.
ment of agriculture has set forth the
policy which he thinks should be fol-
lowed in, highway construction during
the war:
$50 far as Il is practicable to do so,
this department will urge the main
tenance of the highways already con-
structed; the construction and COM
pletion of those highways which are
vitality important because of their
bearing upon the war situation or for
the movement of commodities the
postponement of all highway construc-
ton relatively less essential or not
based upon important military or
economic needs. The department is
preparing to suggest to the state high
way departments the preparation Of
schedule of work for the federal aid
projects for 1918 in line with this pol
ICY" =
Road construction and maintenance
in the United States involve an annual
expenditure Of about S3O0,OOO,00O.
The department of labor is arrang-
ing to bring into the United States
10000 laborers for railroad and farm
work, from Porto Rico and the Virgin
islands, according to Louis F. Post,
assistant secretary of the department
of labor.
Mr.. Post declares there is no neces-
sity for importing common labor from
Mexico or China. Porto Rico is an
agricultural territory and yet has
density of population exceeded by only
three states. A considerable surplus
of workers exists on the island. 1t
can furnish 100000 laborers, and the
Virgin islands can send 10000 more.
Arrangements are being made to
bring over $4,000 men as soon as ton
mage is available. t..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

One OF the functions of the newly
established war service exchange will
be to answer inquiries Of persons de-
string to serve in the army. 1t will
also keep Informed of needs of the
various branches Of the service as to
personnel, and direct suitable persons
as to where and how to apply, and will
cooperate with the department of la
Dor and other agencies in locating and
supplying men needed for special pur-
poses by various branches of the serv-
ice.
Inquiries regarding enlistment OPP
portunitles, etc, should be addressed
to the War Service Exchange, room
500, State, War, and Navy Building,
Washington, d. G.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

To conserve tin, linseed oil, and 9th
ingredients OF paint and paint con-
tainers necessary for war use, manu-
facture will be limited to 80 shades
Of house paint after July ]. Some
firms are now making 100 shades of
this class of paint.
Enamels will be restricted by the
manufacturers to eight shades. floor
paint to eight, roof and barn paint to
two. single stains TO IL. carriage
paint to eight, architectural varnishes
TO ten. Half-gallon cans will not be
used. and some other sizes WIN be
discontinued.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

The department Of agriculture esti
mates that only one-third of the mar
ketable surplus of the potato crop had
been moved by January !, 1918. Last
years potato crop was the largest eyel
produced I'm the United States.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-02-07

~-Tor the unit of women telephone
operators to be sent to France dis
tinctive uniform Is being provided
Salaries range from $50 to S125 O
month, with allowance for rations and
quarters. Successful applicants mus
speak both French and English with
ease.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
DO WORK AT HIGH PRESSURE
Duties Of War Correspondents at the
Front Are in the Highest De.
gree Exactine.

Here are the conditions under which
war correspondent has 10 work
A great attack is pending and in
the black night the war correspond
ent journeys forth from $, H. q. by
ear to some vantage point, from which
he sees what he can OF the action
and, even We're visibility perfect un.
der conditions of modern war he could
only hope TO witness a tiny corner Of
the battle-plCkS up what facts he can
at brigade, divisional corps or army
headquarters. and from the walking
wounded" who begin 10 stream down
from the front within an hour Of
zero studies mis- maps, and makes
his notes. Morning papers 20 to press
early these days. So In the early aft
ernoon he is whirled homeward, maybe
through shell fire, fifty, sixty or sev
enty miles, and then only AT the end
of long, exhausting day, his work
proper begins. He must SIT down and
write promptly clear ana comprphen-
slve account of the days dOlngS
graphic, If possible. rs complete as
may be, yet containing nothing that in.
frlngeS on censorship rules 1t is a
task demanding the utmost concentra.
tlon from a mind aud body already
fatigued.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
VELOCITY OF BIG SHELLS
Ceometer Uses Problem OF How LONG
Time Is Required for Stone 10
Fall 10 Center OF Earth.

Studying the velocity Of shells and
bullets fired IN tive war led Maurice
Sanger. u French geometer. to turn
10 the Cd question OF the time Il
would take stone to fall TO the center
OF the earth His conclusion was that
It would tnke about 30 minutes "a Sec
OnhS.
GaSsenddI who gave the subject
much thought In the last century, made
the time % minutes even. Mcrssnne
on the other hand contended hat six
hours would he required.
SAUCER says that as the stone APP
preached the center Of the earth Il
would be drawn downward by the core
OF The earth and upward by the shell
which II had already penetrated. The
rate AT which the density Of the earth
varies or Increases us we penetrate to
grenter depths is unknown. Sauger's
formula Is based upon considerations
OF The moment Of inertia Of the earth,
ms calculated from the procession OF
the equlnoSes. which agree with OH
Serrntions on The density Of the earth
conducted In mine shafts.
II a shaft were driven right through
HE enrlh the stone would appear at the
AniipmI-> after ~ minutes 30 seconds
and then return to It's starting point,
at which II WOlld make its rpapupar.
nnce nj the end OF hour II minutes.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Compensation.

On a lower plane OF action, II Is the
reluctant not the eager, whom we urge
ny promises OF reward. Who would
think Of paying man to do what he
was yearning 20 do already? For in.
stance. no one would hire hungry
man to eat. or thirsty man to drink.
or mother to nurse her own child
Who would think Of hribing II farmer
TO dress his own vineyard, or to 'lig
about his orchard, or to rebuild his
house? So, all the more. one who
loves God truly asks no other com
pensation than God himself; for II he
should demand something else. II
would be the prize that he loved and
not God.-Bernard OF Clairvaux.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
CHAPTER XVII.
ellshty


From this frSt.aid post, after lnoeu.
iating me with untitetanus serum to
prevent lockjuw, ! was put into an am
bulance and sent 10 Il temporary hos.
pital behind the lines. To reach this
hospital We had to 90 along road
about five miles In length This rOud
was under Shell fire, for now and then
a flare would light up the Sky--a ire.
mendous eyplosi0n-and then the roud
seemed TO tremble. We did not mind.
though no doubt some Of Ms wished
that u Shell would hit us and end our
misery. Personally, was not partlcu-
lar 1t was nothing but bump jolt, rat.
tie, and bang
Several times the driver would turn
around and give lis a "Cheer0, mates,
wen soon be there" fine fellows,
those ambulance drivers. Il lot OF them
go West, toe.
We gradually drew out Of the fire
zone aud pulled up in front OF an i'm.
menSe dugout Stretchrr-heurerS car
ried me down number of steps and
placed me on white table in u brightly
lighted room.
sergeant Of the Royal Army Med.
lea corps removed my banduges and
cut III my tunic Then the doctor,
with his sleeves rolled up. took charge.
BE Winked AT me and ! wnked buck,
aud then he asked. How do you feel,
smashed ~ bitT'
! answered: I'm all right, but I'D
give a quid for a drink OF Bass"
tie nodded to the sergeant, who dis
appeared, and I'll lie darned II he
didn't return with glass OF ale.
could only open my mouth about a
quarter Of an inch. but got away with
every drop Of that ale II tasted just
Ike Blighty, and that is heaven 10
Tommy.
The doctor said something to an or
DERBY, the only word could catch was
N"''' 'i'ih '' Ni'i liitN lHl SUM- hllbl
OF IN arrangement over my nose and
mouth and II WIS mn for dreamand
When ] opened my eyes was lying
on stretcher, in low wooden
building. Everywhere looked | saw
rows Of Tommies on stretchers. some
dead to the world, aud the rest with
flags In their mouths.
The main topic of their conversation
was Blighty, Nearly ull had grin on
their faces. except those who didn't
have enough face left to grin with. l
grlnned with my right eye, the other
was bandaged.
Stretcher-bearers came In and be-
gan to carry the TOmmies outside. You
could hear the chug OF the engines In
the Whiting ambulunces.
VAS put into an ambulance with
three others and away We went for an
eightecn-mile ride.
was on a bottom stretcher The
lad right across from me was smashed
up something horrible.
Right above me was man from the
Royal Irish rifles, while across from
him was u ScOtchmsn.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
CHAPTER xxvl-continued.


Right now ! can see the butt OF that
gun trembling The Scotte made Il
complete turn In the air, hit the
ground, rolling over twice, each time
clawlng at the EARTH and then re.
manned still, about -four feet from me,
In sort of sitting position. called to
him, Are YOU hurt badly, jock but
no answer. He was dead. A dark red
smudge was coming through his tunic
right under the heart The blood ran
down his bare knees. making horrible
sight, On his right side he carried his
water bottle. was crazy fsr drink
ana tried to reach this. but for the lifp
of me could not negotiate that four
feet. Then became unconscious.
When woke up was IN an advanced
tirSt-aid post. asked the doctor II
we had taken the trench. I'VE took
the trench and the wood beyond, ull
right" he said. and you fellows did
you bit; but, my lad, lhut was thirty
six hours ago. You were lying IN No
Mans Land in that bNIly hole for Il day
and Il half. It's II wonder you are uliye."
He also told me that out Of the twenty
that We're IN the rniding party, seven,
teen were killed The officer died Of
wounds In crawling back 10 our trench
md was severely wounded. but one
fellow returned without scratch. with.
out any prisoners, NJ doubt this chap
was the one who had Snrrzpd aud i'm
property cut the bNrbed wire
In the official cammuniQue our trench
raid was described as follows
"All quiet on me western front, tx.
cepting IN the nrghborhood OF Com
mecourt wood. where one Of our raid.
ing parties penetrated into the German
lines.
II is needless TO say that we had no
use for our persunderS or come.ulougS.
as We brought back no prisoners, aud
until ! die Old Peppers words. Per
sonaly don't believe that that part
Of the German trench is occupied" viii
always come to me when hear some
fellow trying 10 get away with tiShy
statement will judge II accordingly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

There's no reason why a person
should take sickening, salivating cnl0-
mel when few cents buys large
bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone--a per-
feet substitute for caomel.
1t is a pleasant, vegetable liquid
which will start your liver Just as
surely AS calomel, but II doesn't make
you sick and can not salivate.
Children and grown folks can take
Dodson's Liver Tone, because 1t Is
perfectly harmless.
Calolnel |. dangerous drug. 1t Is
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

brook, called the User, and the birds
could fly over II with one sweep of
their wings. And on the two banks
there were millions of men, eye to eye.
But the distance which separated them
was greater than the stars In the sky
1t was the distance which separates
from right and justice.
"rhe ocean Is so vast that the sea
gulls do not dare to cross 1t. During
seven days and seven nights the great
steamships of America, going at full
speed, drive through the deep waters
before the lighthouses of France come
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Cowboy Prefers Saddle.

Cleyeland.-When Il. J. Moore re-
turns home from taking his wife out
riding in an auto he saddles his horse
and rides through the parks.
Moore was a cowpuncher thirty-fve
years, When he came East ne brought
his horse with him.
"They started to herd cattle on the
ranges In autos and concluded II was
time to quit" he said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Trust Me! Try Dodson's Liver. Tone!
Ca|ome| Harms Liver and Bowels
Read my guarantee! Liven your liver and bowels
and get Strengthened up without taking slcken-
ing calome Don't lose days work!

mercury and attacks your bones, rake
a dose of nasty calomel today ana you
will feel weak, sick and nausealed To-
morrow. Don't lose a days WORK.
Take II spoonful of Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and you will wake UP
feeling great. No more biliousness'
constipation, sluggishness, headache
coated tongue or sour stomach. Your
druggist says II you don't find pod'
sons Liver Tone acts better than nor
rible calomei your money Is waiting
for you.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Bible Makes All Plain.

Turn from the oracles Of men-still
dim even in their clearest rep0se-tO
the oracles of God which are never
dark. Bury all your books when you
feel the night of skepticism gather.
Ing around you, bury them all, power
full though you may have deemed their
spells to illuminate the unfnthomnble /:
open your Bible and oil the spiritual
world will he as bright ms day.
Wilson.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Trimmer-ln Corsets.

steam power was very low on the
drlfler so the captain went below and
picked out one of the grlmy scnmen.
Whats wrong? II isn't the coal !?
Wlint was your rating when you
Joined the navy? A trimmer"
YES, SIR came the reply, "rhey
asked me my trade and when | said I
was trimmer they showed me in the
stokehold before had time to explain.
Tn not coal trimmer; my speciality
iS-Corsets."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Her Limit,

Bank cu>hier-This check. madam,
Sn'' tillod In
Madam Isn't what?
Bank Cashier II has your husba nd's
aame signed IA II, hut II does not state
how much motley you want
Madam oh Is hat AL? Well, r!i
~" all there is.--'as rssr's Weekly
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Taking II Back.

II see where an American ace has
just downed his tenth German, after
fighting a brilliant battle In the air
against five enemy planes"
But why those tears?'
"They are tears OF remorse and
self-reproach. once called that fellow
lounge Hard"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

appeared and your Vegetable Compound
has made me q well, strong woman 80
l do all my own Homework. cannot
recommend Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change of Life.
Mrs. FRANK HENSON, 1916 5. Orchade
ST., Urbana, III.
Women who suffer from nervousness,
cheat tlashes," backache, headaches
and "the blues" should try this famous
root and herb remedy Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
SHOWS SPIRIT OF ALLIES
Letter From French Girl to Red Cross
Worker Gives Vision Of the
War.

Chicago.--A letter from a sixteen
'ear-old French girl to DIR. John Fin
ley Of this city, who is active In Red
Cross work, contains a vision of the
meaning Of the great war. In part, she
tays:
1T was almost a river. almost q
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
.An .ocaraTN@N7 ne--O SOLD FOR YEARS
1VvIIIlNT II IIJn(S)IMlIl IluI(0 For MALARIA,
HIM GAA)A III u HIM CHILLS and
O@ O FEVER
I'M ((InI|III ii IN(NINII((V Also q Fine General
N1AAAAD A\SU1uNS Strengthening Tonic
Dr.
Practical View.

81 am so obsessed with my love for
you" wrote the sweet young thing to
her soldier, that | cannot eat bite"
"That is the kind of grille for me-"
said the rookie; with the price of eats
havin' blue sky limit, could just
about support wife who didn't eat"
Florida Times Union.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Nothinu Else,

"llow are you going to spend your
time this summer?'
I'm wondering where am going to
get anything else to spend"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
IMPROVED ukiFoRw INTERNATIONAL
SUNlYS(IIO0L
LESSON

ny leV' l., 4, tiiAN .,4,.4t, ID, D.,
Teacher OF English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute Of ChicagoJ
Copyright. 1918. by Western Newspaper Union
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

Many man who meanders around
the free lunch route daily likes to be
seen entering a first class hotel.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

The small hoy Is always heard when
posing amid the scenery.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

Into view; but from one side to the
other hearts are touching"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
Cool Travelling in Egypt.

Tanks TO hold half Il ton of ice anu
electric fans to circulate the air from
them are used to cool the interior or
cars on the Egyptian state railways
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER IS
MAKING CHRIST KNOWN TO THE
WORLD.

MAY be used with missionary applica-
tom
LESSON TENTS Matthew 5.lS-lG 2s:ls-
20, Acts lG.9-lj
GOLDEN TENT-Go ye into all the
world. and preach the gospel to every
creature Mark 1915.
DEVOTIONAL READlNG-P Philippians
2:d-l6
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERS Numbers 1929 Psalms 96.j;
Isaiah GS. Daniel 1913. Luke 22.32; Ro-
mans IA, Philippians 2;l-l6 James $50
20
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

~
had an attack Il
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
me in q weakened
condition. l felt at
times that I would
never be well again.
| read of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
a b ! e Compound
and what it did for
women passin G
through the Change
of Life, so | told my
doctor | would try
it. | soon began to
gain in strength
and the annoying
A..
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
There would be more better sons
If there We're more better fathers.

No woman is shamed to tell what
her age was
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

The only safe bet on record--ihe al
phnbet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13

Northampton, England, points out
the site of n mill once operated by
ancestors OF George Washington.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
WOMEN OF
Need Help to Pass the Crisis Safe.
sE'-Proof that Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound
Can be Relied Upon.

Urbana, Ill During Change Of Life,
u addition to ita annoyinp svmptoms I
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-13
W. N. w., CHARLOTTE, NO. 37..1sIs.

WDlTF ME- of Farm or Real Estate for
us~A l. VII sale. Boz Ga, westrood. n. J.