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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30
BY Don HeroId

a total of 100000 pounds of stolen"
sugar q day.
Canning sugar is extra AT pres
ent. you can get ten pounds of sugar
at a time for canning. You are en-
Titled TO twelve and one-half pounds
Of canning sugar for each member of
your family-for the whole canning
season: that is, from strawberry time
in May or June to apple butter time
in October. A family OF four, then,
is entitled to a total of fifty pounds
for all its canning. Ii there are four
in your family and you have had fifty
pounds of sugar for canning-you re
done, Until the rules change. at least
Still, the food administration wants
YOU to can-to can lots-to can hard.
They say that with a little study you
can learn how TO can without sugar.
or with little sugar, or with other
sweeteners such as syrups, maple
products and honey. They say you
can can fruit now, and add the sugar
THIS WINTER when il will be plen-
tiful General Foch has some haro
problems to figure out, but so has the
| American housewife.
And they'll both make good
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30
Only Good Run|s A
Dead One.

Clarence Kahn, I'll s. Ken.
lucky av Evansville. Tuesday re
ceiyed letter from his cousin,
Corp Milton Russack, will the
marines in France, who was re-
Gently wounded while with
machine.gun crew at belleau
Wood. a.
1--WE fought continuously tor IA
DAYS without f,iler, going as
much as 60 bou,s viLnout sleep,
but we taught F. z a les son he
will never forget" ne writes.
when / get " al want to go
back and do it Over aPain. for |
hay e seen Fritz q, his b s. and at
his worst, and thes-'s only one
kind of god German anl that 3
. dead one. =,
"rhe marine corp surely cd
itsef o oud, aud there is talk OF
our being deco ~atej, as We were
cit d several times. | rave been
over the top as ten as Cay En-
new Tauthor O. Over the Top'l.
/ have met Fritz hand to-hand
Fad have lun him at the baycnets
point, and believ, me. he can
TIE troops we fought wers
well fed and clothed, 50 ] will try
to give you someidea OF the Ger
man soldier. Most of our captlves
and they were not many, were
very stupid, more animal thar
man. They use any kind o. arms
they can get, even squirt guns
with poison fluid.
The German infantry is JOKE
and if you get within 30 yards O
them they either yell 'Kamerad!
or run. Their artillery however
is strong. The best meal | hao
while fiehtir G got off a German
1t consisted Of canned caooage
"Sorae of them had children
underwear in their knapsacks
Do YOU blame Us for trhtlng
On the way up the f ont we pass
ed hundreds of French peasants
old women and chi dren, VIII
were forced to leave their nc mes
The unfortunate walk q 10
miles with all Their earthly pos
sessions in a baby cart or wagon
Imagine them, jua like grandm,
walking great distances Don
YOU think that alone enough {
make you fight ~
Russack said his "hal is eli
to the shovel. his Lest Trend
This humble instrument can onl
be apprec' ated when the shell
are falling everywhere and tn
only means of getting cover Is |;
dig in, often with BAY onet. peck
OF knife or h. met We wen
thru at least two barrages a day
he added land how | was save
is a miracle. | have had me
killed on all sides of me, but
Was saved for some good purpos
30 altho l have done my bit an
gotten my share. l hope | will 3
able to duplicate it "-Evansvli
Courier.
The above sounds a z, cd deal III
sergt. Rack Bohnsrt's last letter fro
the hospital in France, where lie "
from shell wound.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30
THE FEDERAL RESERVE

The Federal Reserve system
established by Democratic legis-
lation, although denounced by
Republican candidates and ora
tors and opposed by Repub-
lican leaders in Congress, has
enabled the nation to finance
the war and has safeguarded the
business interests of the land
against disaster. Democratic
State Platform, 1918.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30

A good slogan for the next
two months: Every farmer a
bond buyer in the fourth Libel ty
loan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30

How many acres of that 45
million acres of winter wheat
which Uncle Sam wants are you
going to putin? This is your
problem, not your neighbor's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

Secretary OF State
HERMAN L. CONFER
So. OF Decatur.
Auditor OF State
WILLIAM NJ. JONES
of Paramount.
j. Treasurer of State
j. b. MCCARTHY
of Xempton.
Attorney General
EVAN b. STOTSENBURo
of New Albany.
Clerk OF Supreme and Appellate
Courts
SAMUEL l.. GALLOWAY
of Monticello.
superintendent of Public
Instruction
WILLIS A. FOX
of Angola.
State Geologist-
EDWARD BARRETT
of Plainfield.
Judges of Supreme Court
First DISTRICT
JOHN C. McNUTT
of Martinsville.
(Fourth District)
JAMES ]. MORAN
of Portland.
Judges of Appellate Court
First District)
MILTON B. HOTTELL
of Salem.
HUGH WICKENS =
of Greensburg.
~ (Second DistricD
F. S. CALDWELL
OF Winchester.
EDWIN F. McCABE
Of WTNamsport.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 80, 1918
Democratic County Ticket


For Prosecuting Attornes-StanleJ
Kreig
Fo. Co. Auditor, i,ank J. Seng.
Clerk Circuit Cour Charles Barley
Treasurer, Joseph i. Sonderman
Sheriff, Robert Nordhon
Co. Assessor, james NJ. Songer
For coroner-Emil r. Steinkahp'
For surveyor-H. }. Lenme.
County Commissioner
at Dis, John A. s.enitenf gel
3.' Dist. Henry Hopster
County councilmen
August + Becker
Will ON Rudolph
Louis IL. Stnrm.
4th Dist, VIM Hoffman.
For congress 81 District OF INDIANA:
Afflicted Megalomaniac.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-08-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

County Agricultural Ager
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
MANY W. VA. BOYS
IN CASUALTY LIST

The casualty list for the past
three days contains about fifty name
of West Nirginians. OF these six.
teen were killed in action. including
Oscar II. Rollins. of Charles Town;
twelve died from wounds, eight died
from disease. including Jas. O. Nc
Neill of Moorefeld, and kenna Mac.
Webber. of Berkeley Springs; Capt
Charles f. Moore, of Charles Town
was wounded severely; two were
wounded slightly. four degree unde-
termined, and seven missing in &C.
ton, including Bailey c. Light, of
Gerrardstown William Ricketts,. of
Brunswick. Md, died from wounds;
George L. Richardson, of Hagers
town, Md; Alvey Bonner, of Sharps
burg, and Jerry = ionaker, of Cum
berland. Md. also died from disease.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
INNOCENT ITALIAN
QUICKLY RELEASED

An ignorant Italian. Antonio Ra.
vera, charged with having given a
drink TO IT, S. soldier, was dismiss
ed by Z s. Commissioner Downs on
he grounds that his was a technical
violation OF The law relating To Civ
ing soldiers intoxicants. Rayera was
In his way from Cumberland to Phil
adelphia. \ soldier. Roy L. Gary
asked him for drink, but the ltal-
ian, not being able to speak Eng.
fish, did not comprehend him until
the soldier made his desire known
by signs aud virtually took the bot
lie away from him. Deputy r, W.
Athey and Special Agent +. w.
Lambert were on the train and ar
rested the ITALIAN. Evidence present
ed showed the Italian was not amen
able and he was dismissed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
TERRIBLY SWOLLEN
Suffering Described As Torture
Relieved by Blaek-Dsaught.

Rossville, Ga. Mrs. Kale Ice Able. Of
This place, writes; "My husband is an
engineer. and once while lifting, he IN
Iured himself with piece Of heavy rra-
chinery, across The abdomen. Hc was
so sore he could not bear 10 press on
himself at all, on chest or abdomen. He
weighed I65 lbs, and fell off until he
weighed 10 lbs, in two weeks.
He became constipated and il looked
like he would die. We had three different
doctors, yet with all their medicine, his
bowels failed to act. He would turn up
ten-ccnt bottle Of castor oil, and drink
i two or three days in succession. He
lid this yet without result. We became
desperate, he suffered SO. He was swol-
len terribly. He told me his suffering
could only be described as torture.
sent and bought Thedford's Black
Draught. made him take big dose,
and when II began 10 act he tainted, he
was in such misery, but he got relief and
began 10 mend at once. He got well,
and we both feel he owes his life to
Thediord's Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught will help you
10 keep fit, ready for the days work.
Try it'll NC-iD
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
REMEMBER NOV. 20
IS THE LAST DAY

Although peace has come our sold.
Ter boys will be in France for Xinas
so the Red Cross will send the pack.
ages across TO them just the same as
II the war was still on. Remember
that November 20 is the deadline for
the mailing of packages There are
yet great number OF the boxes at
the Misses Bost's millinery store, and
the committee will be al headauar-
ters until thai date TO receive and in.
speet them Remember YOU can not
send a package TO France or any
,ther Of the warning countries unless
you have parcel post coupon and
then the package must be left at the
Red Cross rooms for mailing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
PRIVATE SECHRIST
GASSED I'M FRANCE

Private Howard Sechrist, form
er clerk in the Charles Town post
office. now member Of 313ih In
lantry in France. was injured in d
gag attack about October 2, says the
Advocate, Having partially recover
ed in a hospital he wrote 10 his
mother. Mrs. Lille Seehrist, about
some OF his experiences in the fight
ing in which his regiment has been
engaged. la an advance previous tc
the one in which he was gassed. How
ard says he took ~ German prison
ers, not a small job for youngster
TO get away with.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
PROTEST AGAINST
INCREASED FARES

Mayor Frank n. Fahrney and City
Attorney Alexander r. Hagner, oil
Hagerstown. appeared before the pub
lie service commission in Baltimore
and protested against the raise OF
fare of the Hagerstown and Freder
erick Electric Railway from to 7
cents within the corporate limits OF
Hagerstown. The raise has been in
effect for about two months. The
city officials claim that the franchise
granted By the city forbids the rail
way company to charge a fare ex
ceeding 5 cents.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
CH|LD'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONST!PATEO
When Cross, FeVerish and Sick
Give California Syrup
of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative.
and nothing else eleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels go nicely
a child simply win not stop play
ing to empty the bowels. and the re
suit is, they become tightly elosged
with waste, liver gets sluggish. stom
aoh sours, then your little one be
comes c:ose. haf-sick. feyerish, don't
eat. sleep or act naturally, breath is
bad. system fun of cold. has sore
throat. stomaeh-ache or diarrhoea.
Listen. Mother! See If tongue is
coated then give teaspoonful OF
California Syrup OF Figs" and in a
few hours all the eonstipated waste,
s3ur bile and rndigested food pass
os out OF the system. and YOU have
a we'll, playful child again.
Millions of mothers give "Califor-
MA Syrup Of Figs because it is per-
foetly harmless, children love it. and
It never fails 10 nc. on the stomach,
liver and bowels
Ask your druggist for a bottle OF
california Syrup OF Figs which has
full directions for babies, children Of
all ages aud for grown-ups plainly
printed on the ~ s'-s"e Of
eaunterfeits sold here &c, the gen.
nine. made by California Fig SYRUP
Company Refuse any other kind
with contempt Ii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
coNFESSES THAT
HE SLEW HIS WIFE

Thomas w. Dean, charged with the
murder of his wife. Mollie Dean, in
the western part of Frederick coun-
f.. Va, and who was sentenced to
Is wears in the penitentiary by the
Winchester court, has confessed.
Dean shot lis wife through the open
door of the home of Dock Mckee.
with whom she was alleged to have
been in love.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
FORBIDS USING OF
PISTOLS AND GUNS

Prosecuting Attorney A. y. Noll
Expresses great pleasure in the fact
that there was not the slightest In
dlcation OF lawlessness or abandon in
the peace celebration here Monday
There wasn't single arrest and ey-
erything passed off loyously,
However. Mr. Noll wishes to inn
press upon all that no attention was
paid to the shooting o. firearms yes
terday, all persons found carrying
such weasons o. ing guns and re-
volvers from lienceforth will he ar
rested and dealt with under the ex-
listing laws.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
KEPT. MRS. CODY BUSY.

From o'clock Friday morning on
70 the t.me she was relieved as night
operator, Ms. Dora Cody of the c.
& F. Telephone Exchange tirelessly
replied to calls and as quickly as
possible informed eages inquirers
that Germany had signed the armis-
tice Mrs. Cody was one of the very
first to receive the news from Wash
ington.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
BUYING NEW GOODS.

NJ. Max kifson, Of Kirson's wo
mans Store, spent Monday in Wash
iaston and left last night for New
York. His intentions were 10 pur.
Chase goods in the National Capital
but there was too much enthusing
ana wholesale houses were closed.
He viii purchase coats and suits in
New York.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
CUT THIS OUTFIT is WORTH
MONEY.

FONT MISS T9IS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c TO Foley Il CO.,
2ss5 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,.
writing your name and address clear
ly, Yen viii receive in return trial
Daekaee containing f'oley's Honey
and Tar Compound, for coughs. colds
and Group. Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathsrtic Tablets
Sold Everywhere. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
HOME Oh. SUNDAY

DR.. c. A. Thomas, who was APP
pointed assistant health surgeon in
&c L. S. Health Service with speci-
fled duties in the western part of the
state, spent few hours at his home
here Sunday, He left for Charleston
whore the influenza epidemic was
rather severe.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
WHEELING MAN HoNoREo

Rev. DR.. r. G. Howard, Of Wheel
ing, was elected president of the
West Virginia synod OF the Lutheran
church at the seventh annual con
vention which was held in keyser
Dr. Howard succeeds the Rev. n. r.
naughman, Of Keyser, who has ac-
cepted a call to Pittsburgh.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
AN ALLEGED THIEF.

Charged with feloniously entegir 9
the residence OF Joseph Bowers. near
lawood. one night recently, while Mi
Bowers was very i'll with influenza,
and stealing SIS. Theodore Furley
We arrested. He gave bond to APP
pear Wednesday before Justice Smith
for trial
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
PRIVATE SLACK HERE.

Private Lawrence Slack, of the L.
$. Engineers, stationed at Washing
ton. has returned home after visit.
ing his brother, Mr. Jack Slack, Of
the Apollo Theatre.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE

Yesterday morning Master Arthur
Smith, the small son Of Mr. and
Mrs w Smith. OF South Spring
street was run down by Ferrari's
automobile in the vicinity Of the
hospital. Fortunately the lsd was not
seriously injured.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
NOT I'M ACTION.

According to letter received from
Sergl George s. Martin, OF the 18th
T. S. Engineers. that command had
not gone iulo action up TO October 10
They were near the line, however.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
JUNIORS BUSY

The war being practically over
Martinsburg Council. No. IS. j. o.
Z. A NJ, got busy last night al the
regular meeting and received quite
a number OF new applications.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
VISITING HOSPITAL.

Miss Nettie Pownal. a graduate of
The City Hospital. now CHIEF nurse at
the Deaf and Dumb school at Rom
ney. is visiting the hospital for sew
efal days
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
GETS ALONG NICELY

Paul Melintz. son of Mr.. Alex Me-
iintz, who was shot in the thigh the
other day while out hunting, is get
ting along nicely at the City Hospital
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
NEW HOTEL CLERK

Mr.. Thomas Tronibo. formerly Of
Pittsburgh, has accepted position
rs clerk at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
SHOT THROUGH DOOR.

During the Publication yesterday
some celebrant shot through the front
door Of tho Corner Grocery, South
raleigh street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
cAMvAsslNo VOTE.

The county court met today for
the purpose of canvassIng the vote
cast in the recent election
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12

Mr.. J. w. Smith and daughter
Miss Mabel. OF Bunker Hill. were in
town shopping.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
Hooray for Banana
Peel ''Gets-lt''
onlv Real Way to Get Rid of corns.

Which do you prefer "a corn that
pulls or a corn that peels? Ratrhery
rid OF your corn the peei-oy way. the
blessed way. You don't need q pull.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
WHEN NEURALGIA
ATTACKS NERVES
SlOan's Eminent scatters
the congestion and
relieves pain

A little, applied ryittom y.sbbing, will
penetrate Immediately and rest and
soothc the nerves.
Sloan's Iiaimcnt is very effective in
allaying x.ess,al pains, strains, bruises,
aches, stiff iciats, sore muscles, lunlba-
90, neuFi..s, sciatica, rheumatic twinges
Keep a big bottle always on hand
for family use. Druggists everywhere.
The Washington times., 1918-12-01

General Bliss, and other American,
French, and British notables while
abroad
"I suppose because of what say it
will be pointed out in certain quar-
tiers unfriendly to the President that
1 am 4 Democrat" Mr.. Byrnes said.
'but the American people must under
stand that there is a great distinct
ion between the people and the poll
ticians OF Europe. They should bear
that in mind.
There may be some politicians in
France and England who might like
to belittie Americas entry into the
war now that II is all over. BY ap-
pealing to the cupidity and selfishness
OF certain elements they would like to
attain their own ends by stirring. up
antagonism between America and
England and France. They would like
to accomplish in peace times what
German propaganda failed to accom-
plish in war times. But they will fail
just as the Germans failed!
The Washington times., 1918-12-01
SHERLEY TOFIGHT
FOR TICKETS HOME

The plan Of Chairman Swager
Sherley, OF the House Appropriations
Committee to enact legislation which
viii provide for the return Of the dis
charged war workers to their homes
viii probably take DEFINITE shape soon
aftsr ConErAss meets Monday for the
short session.
Mr.. Sherieyt recognizes that q Sc
rious condition IL threatened by the
prospective turning out OF thousands
OF war workers, many OF them women
and gtrls. who have not been enabled
to save enough out OF their pay to
meet their board and room bills and
pay fare back home,
At the same time, he does not pur-
pose. to turn over to the discharged
employees q bonus or extra sum Of
money out Of which their Transports
ton home could be paid He fears
many Of them would simply spend 1t
In Washington and be left here
stranded and penniless- .
He purposes to have each depart
nent or agency look after the work
ers discharged therefrom and to have
transportation issued each one in
stead of money.
He Is expected to present his plan
as an amendment to an appropria-
tion bill.
The Washington times., 1918-12-01
EAGER FOR
PRESIDENT VISIT

The French people win not only
welcome President Wilson with an
enthusiasm and a cordially founded
upon the highest regard and resupect
for him, but they are genuinely glad
the President will attend the peace
conference, Congressman James r.
Byrnes Of South Carolina, member of
the House Appropriations Committee,
said this afternoon
Mr.. Byrnes has just returned from
an extended visit to France and the
British Isles with Congressman Glass
OF Virginia. and Richard S. Whaley of
South Carolina. He met and talked
with Colonel House, Premier Clemen-
eeau, Bonar Law, Lord Northcliffe,
The Washington times., 1918-12-01
GERMANY MENACED
AUSTRIA WITH WAR

LONDON, Dec. 1.-Germany threat
ened to make war on Austria-Hun-
gary in 1917 when former Emperor
Charles sent an envoy to German
great headquarters with the news
that Austria was exhausted and must
have peace at once, says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
quoting the Vienna Tageblatt.
Count Czernin. former Austrian for
eign minister, was the envoy, arriving
at German headquarters in November
of 1917. He was charged to tell the
The Washington times., 1918-12-01

Kaiser that Austria must have either
general or q separate peace.
General Ludendorff at German
headquarters, offered to send army
organizers to Austria to help her out.
and then excitedly threatened to make
war on Austria II that country tried
to quit. Count Czernin returned to
Vienna saying that Austfia must
stand by Germany to the end.
The Washington times., 1918-12-01
VIRGINIA GIRL LOST
FROM SHIP IN DARK

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-Police be-
lieve the young woman who mysteri-
ously disappeared while on her way
from New York to Fail River on the
steamer Priscilla last Sunday was
Dora Armstrong. OF Hampton. Va i
This became known after an attor-
ney who said he feprssentsd n c.
Armstrong, father Of the girl. tele-
phoned the police and declared the
description Of the clothes and other
Articles abandoned by the woman tai
lied With those known TO be possessed
by Mas Armstrong.
The Washington times., 1918-12-01
CREEL COMMITTEE ENDS
NEWS DISTRIBUTION WORK

The news division OF the Commit
tee on Information. which has been
the distributing center for news OF all
Government activities. closed last
night. In the future this news will
be given out at press bureaus In each
department.
The War, Navy and Labor Depart
ments. War Trade Board, War Labor
Board and War Industries Board
heretofore released news through the
committee
The Washington times., 1918-12-01

Don't forget that victory must be
paid fer and that cur war expenses
do not cease when actual nEhtinE
ee0Sea- Keep your war savings
pledge and buy mere w. s. 8.
The Washington times., 1918-12-01

We must keep cur army equipped
and ready to enforce peace terms.
Continue to lend Uncle Sam your
mOney-buy w. s. 8. constantly.