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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Value of Field Crops
1918 1917
Manitoba IS 64,557,000 S137, 470, $50
Saskatchewan 129,376,OOO 349, 48S, 200
Alberta .... 4f712,09O 1895, 800
.S24O,45, 900 1868 ,e24,55O

Total 800. S24O, 900 $685., 1924 $50
The total value of field crops for
1917 was 1858, 924,550, produced on less
than 100000 acres of land.
Further evidence of prosperity and
progress is found in the Government
estimate of the value of farm lands,
and increase in value since 1908:
1908 1916
MANITOBA .2(.3O o2.U3
saskatchewan ........2O.40 23.07
AlDtl III lou Zz.lO
1t will be observed that the average
price of lands has not kept pace with
their producing value. 1t is therefore
pointed out that the opportunities for
the purchase of high-class land is still
within the reach of those with linn
tied means.
A good idea of advancement in a
cOuntry's progress may be obtained by
knowledge of what has been done in
the production of cattle, and when
these figures are studied in connection
with Western Canada, a country whose
fame having been heralded as a grain
growing country, giving the idea that
that was what 1t was mostly adapted
to, it will be realized that there is
| there vast storehouse of wealth
awaiting those who choose to take adj
vantage of it. In the three provinces
In 1912 there warehouses; mich cows,
other cattle, sheep and swine, four mil
lion head, while in 1917 the number
was seven million.
In 1901 the entire population was
1852; In 1916 1,69S,2 go.
One marvels at the rapid progress
of the United States during the nine
/. teenth century. But Americas oppor-
tunir1es for growth at the beginning
! Of that century were nothing compared
! to the opportunities which are Can
ada's at the present time.
The fact that Canada has as its next
door neighbor Il nation of over 100, 000,-
0O0-the richest nation in the world
Is bound to have a stimulating effect
on it's progress. Already one sees
signs of it on every hand.
Canada not only has the largest area
Of unoccupied, but fertile, land of any
country, but this land is already made
available by a network of railways.
Cost of production of grain is lower
than elsewhere, while the prices are
on a basis of those Of the United
! es.-Advertsement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

work for me and know it will help
others if they will give it fair trial. I"
Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, lob 9Th Ave-,
West, Oskaloosa, Iowa. =
Why will women drag along from day
to day, year in and year out, suffering
such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
such letters as this are continually being
published. Every woman who suffers
from displacements, Irregularities, in
flammation, liberation, backache, ner-
vousness, or who is passing through the
Change of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, trial. For
special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. = The result
of its long experience is at your service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when BOschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoratlon in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the
Infamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Made in America and sold for
more than half a century.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Good Iunds.

Alice, age eight, who was in the sec
ond grade of school, was describing the
wonderful chorus of the school which
she attended, and also told of the
songs that were sung each morning in
her room. And who is the best singer
in your roOm?" inquired Alice's mother.
Alice was quick to reply: "Why, moth
er, can sing as loud as any of them
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
SHIPMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE
Not Advisable to Ship Fresh Cows
Long Distances Except in Fast
Express Cars.

Do not ship fresh cows long dis
tances unless in express cars under
particularly favorable conditions. The
expense involved naturally limits such
operations to valuable purebred indi
viduals. Time and time again, as o
result of being shipped shortly after
frcShening or so as to calve in transit
fresh cows have been ruined so TAI
as the next lactation has been con
cerned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Gold Under the CITY.

A Philadelphia assayer recently took
several handfuls Of sand from a street
excavation near Independence hall and
after putting it through an assaying
process extracted a small quantity of
gold. He declared that, in his opinion,
there was enough gold under Philadel-
phia to make hunting for 1t worth
while.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Why Called "5Ioodhounds."

BlOOdhOuHds were first known as
southhounds, owing to their ability to
track the deer, wild boar or the wolf
When the wounded game broke away
and was lost these good-nOsed dogs
were used in tracking the quarry by
the blood trail, and hence they were
finally called blOOdhounds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
How Proverbs Travel.

. Proverbs undoubtedly have u tend
ency to travel; they are carried from
one land to another by emigrants, tour.
lists, missionaries, tradesmen and sea.
men; but many which are closely sim
liar doubtless owe their origin to nc
common stock, but the common expe
rienCe Of mankind.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
FRECKLES
Now Is the Tine to Get Rid of These Ugly Spot,

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles. as the pre-
scrption othine-double Strengths guar
anteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get ounce of othne-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply a
little Of 1t night and morning and you should
that even the worst freckles have
begun TO disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear
complexion.
Be sure 70 ask FOR the double strength 9TH
fine. this is sold under guarantee of money
back Il It fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Saving Infants, Lives.

The city of Buffalo is making
winning fight against blindness caused
by ophthalmia neOnatorum. 1t is
using preventive measures like those
employed in Chicago in accordance
with the Illinois state law on the SUBJ
ject
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Domestic Irsoedy.

Wife (returned from overnight visit)
ibid you get yourself a good dinner
last evening, dear?" Hub-"Yes, there
was bit of steak in the ice box and
cooked it with a few onions 1 found in
the cellar" Wife-"Onions? Jack,
you've eaten my bulbs. Boston Tran.
script.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
PimplY RashY Skins

Quickly soothed and healed by Cuti-
cura often when all else fails. The
Soap to cleanse and purify the ONT
ment to soothe and heal. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap 20, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
College Men Off to War.

Only six of the 10 Harvard students
who Won their H last year are still
in the university. The rest are sin
the war" More than fifty Yale pro-
fessors and instructors are engaged in
war service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
IN MISERY E YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oskaloosa, Iowa." For years I was
simply in misery from weakness and

awful palns-an d
nothing seemed to
do me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. I
did so and got re-
lief right away. I
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it has
done such good
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
North American Birds.

A recent census of North American
birds shows an increase of 125 species
and subspecies since 1910 But though
there are really new birds in the list,
many If them belong to subspecies, up
to this time unrecognized.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
How'S This ?

We offer $1,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years
Price I5c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney &c Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Surely Must.

"He signs himself E. Nebuchadnez-
Ear Wombat. Wonder what the E.
stands fOr?"
Dunno. But if he prefers to use
the name Northumberland, the E.
must stand for something terrible
Louisville Courier journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Mystery.

Those autos smell dreadful" re-
mark 4 an old lady. 81 can't under
stand how that delicious perfume was
ever called auto Of roses"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Mirror of Politics

Tell me what kind of a man governs
a people, you tell me, with much exact
ness, what the net sum total of social
worth in that people has for some time
been.-Carlyle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

The United States Isl appropriating
$4,000, OO0,0 900 for uses in carrying on
the war against Germany?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills safeguard
your digestion and your health. Tonic as
well as purgative. Adv
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

1 Women who laugh all the time in
4 public nag all the time at home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

You never can know how superior to other
Preparations DR.. Peerys Dead Shot" Is I'M
I'll you have tried it once. A single dose
cleans out Worms or Tapeworm. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

Tea leaves mOistened with vinegar
will move the discoloration in q
glass caused by flowers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Daily Thouuht.

There is great ability in knowing
how to conceal ones ability.-La
ROcheioucauld.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
Whenever You Need a General
Gtranutb aoion TT0n;r

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC II contains the well known tonic properties
of QUISISE and IRON and is Very Valuable a
General Strengthening Tonic. You feel the good
effect the Blood fter the Il rst few doses. 6Ic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

When a man tells n woman that he
understands women he is at once
classified as an easy mark.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
The Brawls' Criticism,

Mrs. BraWI-Oh, you-worm
Mr. Brawl-Oh, you early bird -
London Answers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
ProVerbial Wisdom.

"Who breaks, pays"
THAT shows you don't know any
thing about being broke"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

Prcfteer-'Thats just like those
music ans. I hired him by the hour
and see how slowly he plays" -Punch
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

You often miss the best fishing when
you move from one stream to another
Don't be n mover
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30
The Brute.

She-"What would you do If you
We're in my shoes He-"Get a pail
about four sizes larger"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

How can anybody tell whether or
not junk shop is q failure?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

Pride goeth before US all.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

TO keep clean and healthy take DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stOmach.-Ady.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-30

POEMS on war politics religion, fashion and
~ - ether subjects; neat, illustrated cloth
Sound book. only 81. A. L. Nicely smiths Turnout,
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Knights Of Columbus.

Last Sunday State Deputy Leo A.
Rover exemplified the third degree to
a large class Of candidates from the
five councils. The degree was fol-
lowed by q dinner given to the class
at the Metropolitan Hotel. State Dep
uty Elect Michael d. Schaefer was
toastmaster.
Washington Council met Tuesday
night and received reports of dele
gates to the State convention. During
July and August the council Will hold
only one meeting q month, on the
fourth Tuesday.
Brother John Mccormack, the noted
tenor. having raised 100000 on his
tour for the Red Cross, has set out on
another tour to raise a like amount
for the X. of c. war fund. His con-
cert at Polls Friday afternoon was
well attended and the full amount of
the receipts was turned over to the
local war activity committee. Brother
Mccormack is paying his own ex-
penses while on tour, and on its COM
pletion will leave for over there to
sing for the soldiers.
Washington General Assembly of
the fourth degree at its meeting We'd
nesday night decided to return to its
old meeting night, the first Monday
Of the month.
Patriotism will be featured at the
annual field day and reunion of the
local Knights to be held at Chess-
peake Beach Tuesday. July 9. A mir
itary band erom one of the nearby
camps will furnish the music, and sew
eral Of the athletic events will be for
men in the service. Thrift stamps
win be given as prizes for the different
events.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Odd Fellows.

Our Government 10 at war for
the preservation of those inalienable
rights of every human being, which
lay at the foundation Of our homes.
and the well-being and safety of
our families. No good Odd Fellow
can shirk his duty to go to the
assistance of his country. He Is
my brother and friend who relieves
my necessities. Membership in q
lodge amounts to nothing IL he
does not live up to and practice the
teachings Of the order. The Gov
ernment has called upon us for aid
and we must respond. Thousands
Of our members have sacrificed their
homes and business, and will sacri-
fee their lives. 1t Is the sworn duty
OF each of us who can not do this,
to follow those who have gone to
the trenches, to follow them with
our money, whether we can afford II
or not. We must relieve our broth
ers' necessities. Our brother lies
bleeding and calls for help. We
can not, must not. pass by on the
other side.
Our Government has provided q
means through the war savings
stamps guaranteed loan. whereby
each one OF US can, IL we will, in
vest at least $4.17 and get $500 in
return, or $93.40 and get 500.
$20S.50 and get $3.50, SAT- and get
$500, 1894 and get $1,000. II at any
time we are in actual need of ready
money, We can cash them for exactly
the amount we have invested. and
receive 4 per cent interest.
Our order in this jurisdiction
stands pledged to invest $1SO,0O0 in
these securities and each of US, as
loyal Odd Fellows, must do our
duty. Here the road forks. We are
either for or against Odd Fellow
ship and our government.
Report to your Lodge how much
you have invested or intend to in
vest in war savings stamps. before
the next regular session.
Grand Master Humphreys con-
tinues to improve slowly at Ocean
View.
Friendship No. will hold its
next meeting Thursday, June 20, at
which there will be election OF off,
GERS. At the last meeting the de-
gree was conferred on three candi-
dates by Miriam's Degree Team in
beautiful manner. The committee
on war savings and thrift stamps
reported SS06 for the month of May.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Royal Arcanum.

National Council last Monday even
ing in Pythian Temple entertained Su-
preme Representative Edwin A. Mess,
who recently returned from Chicago,
where he was attending the forty
first annual session Of the Supreme
Council. Royal Arcanum. On the invi-
tation Of the regent, william e. Seav-
ers, Mr.. Mess reviewed the work OF
the Supreme Council session, which
included resolution Of loyalty to the
President and the government in these
war times and of cooperation with
Food Administrator Hoover In his con-
servation program. Sixteen years was
fixed as the minimum age limit for
admission to the order. Mr.. Mess
statef also that the reports Of tho s,--
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16

preme officers show q membership of
$4,000 ana s4.5oo.o0o In the emergency
fund. Remarks were made also by
Past Regents Guy +. Allen. r. New
ton Donaldson, George M. Evans and
Perry Cleveland Of National Council
and Henry @. Tegeler, Of Oriental
Council. J. J. McCune had charge Of
the entertainment.
Supreme Representative q. A. Mess
addressed Oriental Council at its meet.
ing Tuesday evening in Pythian Tenn
pie on the work done by the Supreme
Council at its recent annual session.
The subjects reported gave rise to q
spirited discussion which was particle
pated in by Past Grand Regent J.
Edward Swaine. Past Regent II. g.
Tegeler. Grand Warden A. B. Keefer,
and Messrs. W. B. Hill. Corbin Birch,
Henry Boddis and L. c. Morrison.
George W. Smith submitted a report
from a special committee on ways and
means. In the absence OF the Regent
J. H. Grubb, who is confined to his
home on account Of q crushed foot,
Vice Regent J. H. King presided.
Claude R. Zappone, Of this city. was
reelected Supreme Sentry of the Su-
preme Council at its recent session
in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Improved Order Of
Red Men.

Logan tribe has donated to the Am
bulance fund its pro rata share of the
recent Trading Post affair. This is
in addition to the other contribu-
tions. On last Sunday evening Logan
tribe held funeral services over the
body of the late Brother D. A. Dugan,
who had attained the rank of Past
National Representative.
1t is stated that Redwing tribe will
submit a pleasing report for the term
ending June 30. Usage Tribe will pay
a fraternal visit to Redwing on June
"a and the Great Sachen, in company
with a delegation from Redwing and
Usage tribes. will visit Osceola tribe
on the 18th. The Great Sachem has
also received an Invitation to visit Red
Cloud tribe No. II, Of Milwaukee,
which has extended fraternal greet
ings.
The Great Junior Sagamer L. H.
Bergman, who has been attending a
national convention of another organ
ization in Indianapolis has finished
that duty and is in Chicago. He WIS.,
tied Wilson Brooks at headquarters,
and tribes in various ritios that were
on his route on the way home.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Maccabees.

The Hon. D. P. Markey, supreme
commander. paid a visit to our city
last week. On June IL he was the
guest Of the tents OF the city at the
presentation and initiation Of a large
class Of candidates at Masonic Tenn
pie, Eighth street northeast. The
joint degree team OF the District of
Columbia under the leadership OF
Louis Litz exemplfied the degrees,
with State Commander W. W. Adam
son. jr.. presiding.
The supreme commander made a
stirring patriotic speech urging upon
them the necessity of being at this
time 100 per cent American. BUY
war saving stamps-buy and give for
the cause Of democracy until il
hurts" Mr.. Markey also stated that
should we at this time unfurl a
service flag in honor of our militant
members in the whole Jurisdiction, II
would contain 5000 stars.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
The Ashlar Club.

The final meeting of the Ashlar
Club was held at New Masonic
Temple last Saturday evening, and
proved to be one Of the most sue
eessful ever held in the history of
the club.
Sixty-eight petitions for mem
bership were received and acted on.
: As a number Of the newly elected
Hved out of the city. and failed to
b on hand at the first initiatory
ceremony. owing to lack of railroad
facilities. three classes were arrang-
ed and given the initiation under
the direction OF Captain Millard ].
Holmes. Q. NJ. c., president.
Fifteen members of the club To-
Gated at Camp Holabird. Baltimore.
applied for a charter for a branch
Of the Ashlar Club in Baltimore.
This was granted. and a number of
officers and members of the club
will journey to Baltimore the first
OF the week and install the newly
elected officers Of the branch club.
The Ashlar Club is now affiH-
ated with the National League Of Ma
sonic Clubs, which comprises a
brotherhood of over 155 clubs, con-
sisting of more than $4,000 master
Masons under the jurisdiction of
twenty grand lodges. Hubert G.
Mclean, president Of the Ashlar
Club. has been appointed deputy
vice president Of the District of Co
Iumbia and Maryland.
The entertainment and reception
provided for the Camp Holabird
boys at the last meeting by the
talent from Camp Meigs. under the
direction of Capt. c. W. Ballard, and
American University Camp, under
the direction of Capt. H H. Harris
was so successfully carried out that
the visiting brethern under the
leadership Of Capt. Jonas F. Bitter
man are now arranging for a big
evening for the men who gave them
20 delightful an entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Fraternal Order Of Eagles

At the regular meeting Of Washing
ton Aerie, No. LIS, Thursday. which
was largely attended. q buffet lunch
was served.
Among the visiting members was
Brother J. ]. Hurley, Of Fort Town
send Aerie, who gave q very inter
esting talk on Eagles and Eagledom
in the Philippines, where he says
there Is an aerie with more than Looo
members. Brother Hurley. who is
tai. spoke.
Tickets are being distributed for the
annual excursion to Chesapeake
Beach. All members are expected to
get busy, and not to forget the nPxt
grand aerie convention win be held
In Pittsh'rrh beginning August G. Ar
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
Daughters Of America.

Fidelity Council, No. 4, held its
semi-annual election Tuesday evening
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: Councillor, Mrs.
Mary A. Ferguson; associate coun-
cilor. Mrs. George Beckett; vice coun-
cilor. Mrs. ]. West; associate vice,
Mrs. N. y. Pezold: recording sec
retary, ]. Harry Howell: assistant
recording secretary, Miss s. L. Coop
er: financial secretary. Miss s. \.
Teede; treasurer. Mrs. Julia Delano
conductor. Miss NJ. v. johnson, war
den, Miss Carrie Wagner; inside SEN
tinel, Miss ]. E. Howard; outside
sentinel Mrs. Ida Boston; trustee,
Mrs. Thomas E. Ferguson; represen-
tatives to the State council, Past
Councillors Mesdames Stowe. Delano
and Peyton.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-16
The Grotto

Grand Monarch E. s. Schmid. Mon
arch Allen H. Rogers, Past Monarch
z. W. Libbey and Mrs Libbey, Chief
Justice Charles D. Shackelford, Mas
ter OF Ceremonies Charles A. Stevens
and Prophet Castleman P. Boss will
leave this afternoon for Columbus.
Ohio, to attend the annual conven-
ton Of the Supreme Council, NJ. ..
". p. z. r.
Prophet Boss viii not be so care
free as the other prophets on the
journey. because on him rests the re-
sponsibility of seeing that the famous
three-horned Grotto goat gets safely
to Columbus, where he will be exhib-
tied to the visiting prophets from all
over the United States.
No goat ever travelled In more ele-
SAINT style than this wonderful ami
NAL, which delighted the throng that
witnessed the Shrine-Grotto baseball