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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Takes Up Cylinder Wear.

Takes Up Cylinder Wear.
 Latest construction automatically takes up cylinder wear, which in average engine, usually means leaks in compression. Franklin retains responsiveness of we'll worked in car, after considerable running.
 Intake Yoke Heater.
 Quick warming up of mixture assured by using exhaust gases. Original with the Franklin; perfected in todays car. Lessens Repair Bills!
 Air Intake Straner keeps road dust, grit etc., out of engine internals. new device that cuts down wear in cylinders, valves, pstons, etc., and lessens your repair bills. No More Grease Troubles!
 No more bothering with messy Grease Cupsl New Oil Reservoir and Wick System on today's Franklin prevents this trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Cold Weather Starting Easy!

Electric Primer makes low grade gasoline act like old-time high-test grade. Spark plugs stay clean. Raw gasoline in cylin- ders prevented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Positiue Ignition.

QeIS pIcveIlteu Positiue Ignition.
 Feeble Battery trouble obvated. In starting the Frank in owner cuts in the buzzer on his Master Vibrator and gets fat hot spark that fires the mixture. Quick Response to Starter.
 Starting device has vigorous action; bat tery has big reserve. No hesitation in the Franklin when you switch on the starter.
 Tire Mileage.
 Franklin Light Weight and Flexblty always produced remarkable tire-mileage. 33x41a inch cord tires now on all types assures even greater tire-reliability.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
Plan to Organize Grange

Anumber offarmers from this vicin-
ity met in the old school house Mon
day evening for the purpose of organ
izing grange. Several of those pre-
sent signed the application for mem
bership-
Next meeting will be held Saturday
evening, April 9th, at the same place,
in order to complete the organization.
Mr.. Fred Nelson, Master King coun-
ty Oranges, will be present and talk
on the work in King County. Mr. ;.
Case, chairman of the Grange Ware
house Committee, will talk on Grange
warehouses in King County.
All interested in farming should he
present. Ladies are especially invited.
Greaber, Anderson,
Deputy State Master.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

An intensive drive to put the potato
on every table at every meal in every
household in Washington is being
made by the Food Administration.
Commercial clubs. Women's clubs.
merchants and others. Because Of
greater requirements for wheat by the
Allies. 1t is necessary that radical re-
duction be made in the use of wheat
flour. according to Charles Hebberd.
food administrator for Washington.
The food administration therefor is
urging the greater use of potatoes. =
large surplus OF which exists in Wash
ington. 1t is imperative, according to
Food Administrator Charles Hebberd.
that the surplus potato crop be con
sumed as soon as possible in this
state in order TO prevent waste OF this
valuable food product. The wide use
OF potatoes together with the removal
of restrictions on the use of all meats
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
Center News

The Misses Thompson spent Sunday
at their summer home, "The Hem
lockk," east OF Center
A. 3. Chapman came over from Sc
attic and ate Sunday dinner with the
b. S. Wise family at Fernwood Ranch.
Mr.. Otto Mehlburg has severed his
partnership with sunshine Poultry
Farm and len the Island He IS a
thoro and up-to-date poultryman. We
regret his departure but wish him
success
A message To vashon friends from
Mr.. and Mrs. K. d. Carvill. who have
been spending the winter in Maine,
states that they are now in Washing
ton. D. G.. but expect to start west
ward soon. stopping enroute for visit
in Omaha.
Mrs. J. r. WINERY has been enjoy
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

other than PORK. wni permit vi Az
creased consumption OF potatoes and
will effect an imperative saving of
bread stuffs.
There are three million bushels OF
potatoes in the state with insufficient
cars at present to move them to other
markets. The state commissioners of
agriculture estimates that it will re
quire 5000 cars to move the present
crop.
Potatoes have been found to be
the best substitute for flour at the
least cost" says the food administers
tor. Their wider use will not only
mean q greater saving OF wheat but
will also prevent valuable food prod
uct from going to waste. The ingeni-
GUS housewife will find innumerable
ways to place the potato on the table
at every meal of the day"
Hotels anG restaurants Of the state
are urged to serve potatoes in more
liberal portions and to patrons with
meat orders without charge.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT MEETING

Notice is hereby given that special
meeting Of the legal school electors
of School District No l76. of King
County, Washington. will be held at
High School building. Vashon, In said
district on the ith day of May, 1918.
beginning at the hour of one o'clock
p. m. of said day for the purpose of
determining whether the tax levy shall
be increased from 10 mills TO 10 mills
to meet the additional cost for The
coming school year and to reduce. ii
possible. the warrant Indebtedness.
Also. whether the school board shall
sell the old school property.
The polls will be open from p. IN.
until p. M.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
Dated this 18th day of April. 1918.
(Signed) GEO S. BONNELL.
School District Clerk.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF STATE LANDS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
on Tuesday, the eth day of May, 1918.
between the hours of ten o'clock IN the
forenoon and four O'Clock in tine after
noon. commencing at ten o'clock In the
forenoon of said day. in front of the
main entrance door to the County Court
House in the city of Seattle county OF
King. State of Washington, either by The
County Auditor of said county or by
momber OF the Board of State Land
Commissioners of the State of Washing
ton. the following described state lands.
together with the Improvements situated
thereon, VIII be sold at public auction to
the highest bidder therefor, to-wit
APPLICATION NO. gss2.
Ely of Nwh of section 81. township
% north. range 5 east W. NJ. containing
80 acres. more or less. according to the
government survey thereof. appraised at
s25o0.oe- Improvements appraised at
Sf551.00.
Said lands will be sold for no. less
than the appraised value above stated
and upon the terms and conditions fol-
lowing:
Terms ard Conditions of Sale. Not
less than one-tenth of the purchase price
must be paid at The time of sale to the
officer making the sale. The purchaser
If he be not the owner of the improve
ments. must forthwith pay to the officer
making the sale the full amount of the
appraised value of the improvements. a.
above stated. One-tenth of the pursnase
price must be paid annually thereafter
with interest on all deferred payments
at the rate of six per centum per annum,
together with accrued interest on amy
balance at the same rate: Provided. thai
any purchaser may make full payment
of principal. interest and statutory fees
at any time and obtain deed or state
patent. The purchaser OF land contain
ing timber or other valuable materials Is
prohibited by law from cutting or re-
moving any such timber or materials
without; first obtaining consent of the
Commissioner Of Public Lands OF the
board. until the full amount of the pur-
chase price has been paid and deed
issued
All sales of state lands are made ~ b.
ject to the reservations of oils. gases.
coal, ores, minerals and fossils of every
name, kind and description. and to the
additional terms and conditions pre-
scribes in the act of the legislature APP
proved March 80 1907. being section
Of chapter 256 of the Laws o. 1907.
Said land will be sold subject TO the
terms, conditions and reservations Of
chapter 10g of the Session Laws of 1911.
relating TO easements for rights-of-way
eral and other products over the same
The above described lands arc offered
for sale In pursuance Of an order of the
Board Of state Land Commissioners. ..nd
an order of sale duly issued and certi-
fed by the Commissioner Of Public
Lands of the State OF Washington now
on file In the Office of the county auditor
CLARK Y. eANiDGE.
Commission ~ Public Lands.
Date OF FIRST rubi!euioa March IS
Date Of last publication. Aiay :. 1915
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OFTHE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR
KING COUNTY.
In Probate No. 23072 Notice to Cred
TORS.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Clarence
Booth Lamont, deceased.
Notice is hereby giyen shat the m
dersigned has been appointed and has
qualified as executrix OF the estate of
Clarence Booth Lamont, deceased:
that all persons having claims against
said deceased are hereby required to
serve same, duly verified, OH said exc
cutrix or her attorney of record at the
address below stated, and file the same
with the clerk of said court, together
with proof of said service within six
months after the date of first publica-
tion of this notice. or the same will be
barred.
Date of first publication March 18th,
1918.
Maud Hahn Lamont.
EXecutrix of said Estate.
Address: No. l4l4 East Roy Street,
Seattle, Washington.
Aimon Ray Smith
Attorney for Estate,
I'D Second Avenue,
Seattle, Washington.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
SOUTHERN
HEIGHTS

The best guide from Old to new is
Peace
Yet. Freedom, thou canst sanctify the
sword
Bravely to do whate'er the time de-
mands,
Whether with pen or sword. or not 10
finch,
This is the task that tts heroic hands;
So are Truths boundaries widened
inch by inch.
do not love the peace which tyrants
make,
The calm she breeds let the swords
lightning break!
Ii is the tyrants who have beaten out
Plowshares and pruning hooks to
spears and swords.
And shall pause and moralize and
doubt?
Whose veins run water let him mete
his words.
James Russell Lowell
Mrs. Homer Parmetter visited her
sister, Mrs Johnson. last week.
Mrs. Jenkins has had very severe
attack of grippe and is still quite
weak from II.
James Stewart. who had such hard
time with humps. had serious re-
lapse with high fever and is still con
fined to the house
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
Legal Notices

INTHE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR
KING COUNTY.
No. 23025 Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Freder-
lex Weiss deceased
By order of said Court made herein
on the 3rd day of April, 1918, notice is
hereby given 10 the creditors of, and
to all persons having claims against
said deceased or against said estate, to
present them with shenecessary youch-
crs 10 the undersigned administrator
of said estate, at $40 Lcary Building,
Seattle, Washington. the place of bus
mess OF said estate, in Seattle, in said
county and state, within one year from
and after the date OF first publication
of this notice or same will be barred.
Date of first publication, April llth.
1918.
H. G. Weiss,
AS Administrator of said Estate
James r. Chambers,
Attorney for Estate,
$40 Leary Building,
Seattle. Washington.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

ing visit from her brother Chas.
Marsh, who is an extensive land owner
in Iowa, and who was on his way home
from trip to Oklahoma, On accoun.
of the serious illness OF their mother,
Mrs. WINERY will accompany him
back to the old home in Dallas county,
and will probably be absent several
weeks. Mr.. Marsh expressed himself
as being well pleased with Western
washington.
Miss Louise Dowd entertained the
Camulos Club Friday, April u. There
were some Arbor Day Songs and talks,
also question box, which proved very
interesting as well as beneficial, Next
meeting the club will meet with Mrs,
Mills and the subject for study is
Coffee" There will be two papers,
one, "The growth and nature of the
tree and From berry to cup
w HAlt tnt pilutSo Vi opuuN ait hiihN
low to the average grower, it is hard
to guess what the price in 1918 will be.
Yet the writer is willing to bet rot
ten apple against steamboat that re-
suits won't suit the consumer any bet
ter than the present prices suit the
producer, Moral: BE sure and plan,
enough spnds for your own use and
plenty Of extras. Somebody is going
TO guess next fall and winter on eat
ables.
II the best material the [. S. pro-
duces for soldiers are willing to tight
in the trenches and risk their lives
that we may be free and have
our liberty, many civilians can well
afford to get hump on themselves
and give some of their spare time to
tickling the soil and help produce at
least what garden sass they eat and
some besides. It'stime to put the hoe,
spade and rake into circulation.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
School Finances Discussed

The School Board OF District No. lie
is confronted with the fact that the
cost of conducting the next school
year viii be increased at least 10 to
IS per cent Besides. we find The war
rant indebtedness on March 1st, 1918.
was s6.S2s.ss. The expenses for the
months of March and April viii in
crease this debt to sS,5s5.47.
The board wishes to submit the fol
lowing from County Superintendent
Burrows;
Seattle. March II, 1918.
To the Board OF Directors.
School District No lie.
Vashon. Wash.
Gentlemen. The low levy in Dis
trict No. 176 is due to the action Of
the Bureau Of Accountancy in advising
that the leyies submitted by this of
fee to the County Commissioners be
revised We submitted a ten-mill levy
for special and two mills for bond
interest The Bureau cut this to the
exact amount needed to produce your
estimate without reference to your
warrant interest or the warrant in
debtedness OF the district. making the
special levy eight mills. The low rate
merely defers the payment Of your
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
Cup Offered for Sweet Peas


MIS-. l.. n. w lSc,
Pres. Camulos Club,
Portage, Wash.
Dear Madam: Replying to yours OF
Mar -, advise that we will be pleas
ed to offer cup in connection with
your sweet pea show. This is to be
known as The Burpce Trophy. and will
be suitably engraved upon receipt OF
information from you as 20 the name
of winner and the exhibit fcr which it
was awarded.
Yours very truly
W. Aztec Burpee Co.,
Philadelphia.
The above letter speaks for itself.
We hope everyone on Vashon-Maury
Islands will take part in this show. It
is not too late yet to plant sweet peas.
Soak the seed until the sprouts start,
then give good care after planting.
Other good premiums have been
donated
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
BURTON

MISS Cleo Cheney spent lnurscay
and Friday in Tacoma.
The Standard Bearers postponed
their meeting lasI Sunday.
Mrs. Ada Suffer left Sunday after
noon for visit in Tacoma aud Rolling
Bay.
Mrs. Bessie Kingsbdry spent Sunday
AT the home OF her aunt. Mrs d. A.
Cheney.
A. ]. Marsh was Tacoma visitor
Sunday evening, returning Monday
morning
Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Tonueson have
come over to their summer hcme for
the season.
Mrs. +. j. Sackett came over from
Seattle wednesday afternoon for several
days visit with friends.
Miss Estella Hofmeister was Wis.
itor with her sister. Mrs. Frank Fuller,
at Ellisport, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss winifred wood came over from
Tacoma wednesday to look after the
renting of her summer home here.
The NJ. f. Ladies Aid which was to
have met today Thursday have post
poned their meeting indefinitely.
Corp. d. l.. Kelley, Co. +, 364th Unfit,
Camp Lewis, spent Sunday in Burton.
the guest of Mrs. Miller and daughter.
W. G. whitfield who has been quite
sick for more than week, was taken
to Tacoma ON Tuesday for medical
treatment
The Baptist Ladies' Aid held their
annual spring sale of work last Thurs
day afternoon, at which they cleared
little over $4,000.
M pa r.oss .o.,oa ,ho; o.,,
,,aar,.a. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10,
;nn 49, aona,ad ,ha 1as;os wero all.
10 accomn,,sh consiasrah,e work
Mr.. f. C. Schaefer and family came
the latter part OF last week. Their
goods arrived few days later and
they moved into the rooms over
Browns store.
,,,.. ,,r,.m ssou - u,,,a, ,as
80 ..ao,. a.a 80, - ,uss ..,.,ar,
-, 80 J., ~ 49,. s,,.. r,aan
-, ..,.,.,.as .,,n,han - ~.
school friends Friday evening,
- So, ....s III.
So, ,,,.s.a.s., a,.a.,.sa, h,,i,,,;,,,,
~ 800 ~ ~, .nn;na, osal;,,7a =
.s .l.saaa M, 49,
sto,hor ma d.noh,er ara doing wall
'.N 80 80 -, go.
800 ~ -
$500 ~, - -. - ~ TN, ~ ra,,
on '"e VI "a' NNeu anu -
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

Prof. Leslie ]. Aver, Of the law de-
partment, U. of W., will be one OF the
speakers at the rally to be held in
the Presbyterian church, vashon, on
Friday evening. April 20.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

1t is now Mayor Riddell of Tacoma.
1t was close race. But it IS crafty
ing news that Mr.. Fawcett has been
retired to private life
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

II we take care Of our soldiers they
win take care oil the enemy Buy War
Savings Stamps
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

For SALE "a brood sows, heavy
with pig. one FIVE months old.
Call at c. A. Morlill's Center
school. 26
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

debts but does not necessitate the cur
tailment Of your school effort in any
way.
In determining the best way out Of
your financial situation would advise
the following procedure. Figure out
your expenses for next year. Your in.
come on ten-mill special levy will be
about $500. II your expenses for he
next year do not exceed this amount,
you can pay off most OF your warrant
debt by voting special levy of 16
mills at this time or any time before
Sept. l, 1918. The sooner this is done
the better, as there will then be no
question as to the ultimate financial
condition OF the district. II would be
we'll to pay off your warrants before
you have to begin paying OF the bonds.
Very truly yours.
A. S. BURROWS.
Superintendent
The estimated expense for the next
school year will be near $4,000 900.
This is most important election
for every patron of the school, and
taxpayers of the district, and the full.
est publicity should be given the mat.
ter. Every one should come 10 the
polls and express their wishes at this
time.
The election is to be held at the
Vashon high school building, on Satur-
day May A. 1918. The polls will be
open from p. m. until p. m. There
isn't any money to pay for judges of
elections. but if anyone will volunteer
their time gratis. the board will be
glad to make voting precincts at any
place which will be convenient to the
public What the board wants is a
full and free expression from the vot.
ers on this subject.
GEO. S. BONNELL.
Clerk School Board.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

II our soldiers can give their lives
we certainly can lend our money. Buy
War Savings Stamps.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
WINTER SCHEDULE
STEAMER VIRGINIA II.

LvPortagc6.l5 am Lvv. Hts 40 am
LyVashon $40 am .vScattlc 3. l5pm
Run to Fernheath and Mauiy on We'd
neSday and Sunday evenings.
Lv Maury Wednesdays at geo am
Sunday Schedule
LvPortagc q. loan l.vVashon 7.l5 am
Returning Lv Seattle a.l5 am
LyMaury .3.so pm Lvvashon4. l5pm
LvPortagc 3.I5 pm LvN, Hts. i.+opm
Returning Lv Seattle 5.l5 pm
Leaves Seattle from Pier 4. foot Of Sprine Street
Subject to change without notice
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

r. w. F. Martin has been drawn as
juror for the May term OF the su-
perior court.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

Expert sawtiling and tinsmith
ing. Rendall's Shop, Portage.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

Patriotic Rally at Vashon,
Friday evening, April 18th,
Presbyterian church. Good
music, good speakers. Let
everyone plan to attend.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-12
Total. NADIA.

Sc dice que los detenidos fueron
s~u.ietos a "un interrogatorio habili-
mo- por ei Inspector de Policia; Pc
70 Sc agrega cue aste NADIA pudo sa-
al Ell limpio, sin que esta ~circuns-
tancia haya hecho que los i~nocentes
fuesen puestos en- libertad por 10 que
el Juzgado segundo de DiStrito ha re-
cib;do va varios escritos de amparo.
\ los reporters de ia prensa Sc
les dijo Ell la Inspection de Policia
que algunos de los detenidos habian
hecho 'importantes' revelaciones en-
virtud de las que serian detenidos mu-
chos personajes de esta capital. Y
.esto M dado lugar a que en- pIblico
Sc olga Que TODD ha sido uu plan en-
caminado a explicsr las detenciones
que el carransimo quiere hacer de per-
Sonas que no lie son afectas.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-12
GRAN EXPECTATION POR Ell
CONSEJG DE MINISTRIES.

De- ScYric'o Especial pare La PRENSA.
MADRID, septiembre ll.-Los
miembros de- gabiaete han estado
celebrando conferencias preliminares
para el Console de Ministries que Sc
"a presidido Por Ell Rey y en- ell cual
Sc espera que sea discutida amplia-
mente Ia situacion international.
FL Primer Ministro Don Antonio
Maura. ha prometido a los periods
tas que hara Il declaration des-
pues de esq importante junta.
e. camoio en- la Bolsa Sc ha vistc
afectado por Ell sentimiento de in
certidunbre que hay, acerca del re-
sultado de la Junta. FL Ministro
RE Relaciones. don Eduardo Dato. e.
rs esperado hoy de San Sebastian.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-12
Ia policia Sc ia cuenta.

A fuerza de If de boca en- boca Ia
especie del complot, la policia Sc do
cuenta de TODD y dispuso one los pre-
tendidos comglotistas fuesen vigila-
dos a fin de que cayeran en- manos
de las autoridades
Al efecto IN buen numero de d
gentes De la policia reservada rodeo
anvier Ia manzana encuyo centre eXis
te el temple de Santa Maria Ia Re-
donda, siendo cub!ertas por los a
genteS pol!ciacOs todaS las salidas
que para dist;ntas GALES tiene las We
cindades de que Sc componc la repe-
tida manZann.
Enfrente Ge un panteon viejo V a.
polillado. po- el que Sc diio cue en-
traban diariamentc los c~onjurados,
Sc coloc6 la flor Y nara de IA policia
este es. los agentes mas habiles al
mando del propio jefe de las Conf.
stones de Seguridad.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-12
oor c,-.sa. seya Il. PRzN4&"

FOR f5FSNG- SGFA -
VERACRUZ. septienGre Con
M nuevo problena tiene que enfren-
tarse ,ahOra ell gObierno del Estado,
cagsisterte pn que los manejadoreS
de las uaGuinas qua uneven los con-
voyes de pasajeros y de carga en- a
Inca del Nexicano. Sc niegan a ira
bajar. por haber s;do a~meEazadcs
Dor los reoeldes de ser fusilados to-
dos los maquinistas que Sc preston
a manejar IocomotoraS para el ser
vicio.
No les falta rezon 2 -oS Saenciona-
dos trabajadores, pues rsrios maqui-
nistas han Sido detenidos por los fe-
licistas. Y los que no han sido eie-
cutados por negarse q a~bandonar 81
~servicio ferrocarrilero. han permane-
cido p~Yisioaeros de los rebeldes, quie-
nes Dor su conducto han manifesto
do al grenio de maquiuistaS que Sc
ran fusilaGos todoS los que sean d
p-eheHdiGos cuando q maneIando
las n.aqujAaS.
Con tai motive ia Direction de los
~ferrocarriies Sc ha visto obligada a
suspender ei crafico entire ia ciudad