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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
MANY OWN LIBERTY BONDS
Conservative Estimate That There 10
One in Every Home Throughout
the Country.

Before the war there were sub
stantially 100000 savings bank de-
positors. Add to this 100000 de
positors In state banks, which list. Of
course, includes many commercial ac-
counts; 100000 postal savings bank
depositors and. 100000 depositors In
private banks. After eliminating du-
plfcations, it would likely be lib
eral to estimate that there were A.
100000 money savers In the United
States before the war, with not to
exceed 100000 families probably
represented In this number. The
fourth Liberty loan was supported by
Fl 100000 subscriptions. 1t would
likely be extremely conservative to say
that 100000 others have subscribed
to former issues Of the Liberty loan.
and were unable to do SO in the fourth
loan. We can then with safety say
there are 24.OOO,O0O owners Of Lib
erty bonds in America today. By
the eliminations Of Zoo. 900 for dupli-
Gates we are not In danger Of mfsstat-
ing facts when we say that there II
now bond in every home in the coun-
try.-Thrift. Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
American Army the Most SAM
tary in the World.
Hot Baths and Clean Underwear Hid
Them OF Ills Common to
Soldier.

Paris. The American army in
France is the most sanitary in the
world. The discovery that the louise
was the carrier of trench fever and
that scabies-the seven-years' itch of
Bible fame-and other skin diseases
are conspicuously reduced by cleanii-
ness led the army staff to take meas
ures to rid the Yankee soldiers Of
these evils. 1t was decided that clean
underclothes and frequent baths would
make the Yank immune from many of
the ills common to the soldier in
France. General Pershing ordered that
his army be equipped with efficient IA
ciiities to insure every man in the
army a change of clothing and bath
at least once, and, If necessary, twice
a week.
The soldiers. as they return from
active duty, are received in squads.
They disrobe and turn in their cloth
ing. Then they spend half a minute
under hot shower. half a minute I'M
der a cold one, two minutes soaping
their bodies and then another half a
minute under a warm shower for rims
ing. They emerge to receive clean un-
derwear, sox and shirt and, If neces-
sary, a clean uniform. The whole
process takes 81 minutes plus time
for dressing and undressing.
The underwear the men leave when
entering goes to the laundry wagons.
1t goes through the washing and ster-
ilizing process and is issued again, a
day or two later. to other troops.
Lice. known as "cooties" in the sol
dier's vocabulary, have been common
to all armies in the war, but serious
efforts to extermfnate them were not
made until they were found to be germ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
GRAVESWELLMAR

and cartridge belt have been hung
from the cross.
An identity disk Is nailed to the
cross, and sometimes papers describ-
ing his identity and how he fell have
been placed in a corked bottle, the
neck of which is imbedded in the
earth.
There Is no danger that French CT
villains in the regions where the men
are buried Will appropriate any of
these articles as souvenirs. Four long
years of war; with the discarded equip
ment of Germans, British and French
scattered over the terrain has purged
them Of all desire or longing for SOU
venfrs-
Civilians returning to their she'll
shattered homes have found their front
gardens converted into a cemetery OF
three or four graves But the graves
have mot been mOlested. on the other
hand they are kept mp BY civilians.
who keep the edges trimmed and 4
spray q Aowers or leaves on the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
The Old Year
and the New

Ths Old Year So beside the hearth.
In thoughtful mood, the hour was late;
And ere he vanished from the earth,
Tho past he fain would contemplate.
Who had o'erburdened been with grief. -
He said, '.and for unnumbered woes
Furnished the cordial OF relief.
ITO some gave . gardens bloom,
Sweet pansies and sforget-me-nots:
To some the cypress and the tomb.
The barrennesS of desert 9pOts-
with love tarried for . while
BreAfhing the sweet Elysian air:
And bidding Hope serenely smile
Across the threshold of Despair
II entered on my natal hour
Burdened alike with bliss and bane.
Some hearts with ease. and some with
pain.
Where happiness had rich increase:
/ shall be honored long. I know;
But those robbed of joy and peace
They will be glad to have me go!
I've followed many a bridal train:
Have watched by many lonely bier;
With birth and DEATH with loss and gain.
Made up the record OF the year.
And now beside December's gate
Where hangs the years alarum bell,
pause to scan the past and wait
The sound of my own funeral knen.
''One,-How the hours have slipped away!
wholesome will weep with sore re-
greet;
rhreel-Could 1 still on earth delay
Four!-Some good I might accomplish
yet .
FiveLAn angelic song awoke!
Sixt-Sure1y are the letters rfven-
Sevens-Soon shall hear the final stroke
Eight.-Chime sweetly with the clock of
heaveni
Ninei-I am nearer to my goal!
Teni-Time must eternity begin!
Eleveni-Awake, immortal soul! N
Twelve.-Farewell. and let the New Year
mr.
IT come the Old Tears debts to pay!
come his promises to keep;
To walk upon the worlds highway.
And deck the grave where dear ones
sleep
Where he gave smiles may give tears,
Iife's path with good or ill bestrew:
For unto him who views the years
The new is old. the old is newt?
Josephine Pollard
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Grounded Light Wire
Makes Peculiar Catch

Mechanicsburg, o. Henry
Stanley insists that this is a
true" story 1t is about three
linemen.
They were coming across the
field near Hopkins country
home. Noting the lights had be-
come dim they looked around for
the cause.
Some distance away they
found wire down with the in
sulation worn on at three places.
Hanging to the wire were a
coon. an opOssum and a ground
hog.
Another case Of element"
trouble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The '-Come-back,' man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because Of overwork, lack of exercise, inn
proper eating and living demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
win do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
q man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning. the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 Year,
since its discovery in the ancient iabora,:
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out. but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box three sizes.
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

Aesop and the author of Tom Saw
yer agree In their mental philosophy.
After describing the mental attitude
of some creatures Aesop says: The
smaller the mind the greater the
conceit- Mark Twain tells about the
ofiicious superintendent of small Sum-
day school in his showing orr mo-
ments and calls it insect authority"
The species is common. turning up in
all sorts of functions and places IT'S
that subtle something that wants to be
always in the limelight and has moth
ing to show. It's the buster and the
blur that takes the place of Inward
self-control. 1t has no effective con-
nection with reason. it just sputters
and splits parade red fire. and fools
itself into thinking IFS making an inn
preston 1t is. but it's one of insect
authority
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

performing bear. strnyed from some
mQuntebank master in one or the 3Om-
barded villages Soon rs he saw l1e
he acted frightened and humble, and
when patted him uttered a jolly
growl. turned somersault and stood
on his head
"You don't mean it :"
Come. I'll show you"
Dale led the way to the guardhouse.
Outside of 1T was gathered a noisy
group. Half way up the hagpole was
great shaggy monster who cleverly
reversed himself, slid to earth, turned
. dozen graceful somersaults and
walked around On his hind feet.
'-Oh, wen put him ON our vaude-
vile program as the one leading at
traction tomorrow r. voted a dozen OBJ
servers. whats the row ~ as cheer
ing echoed from the other end of the
encampment. From a dust-covered.
battered automobile two men were
throwing on packages.
"Belated MAIL" announced the
driver. Section A. Throw on the
plumber, men. and you hungry fellows
grab and distribute
Boxes, packages, tied-up bundles Of
newspapers and letters passed from
hand to hand. Roy BARLEY was most
active In the work Of sorting out the
heterogeneous mass.
Something for you, Dale" he called,
posing square box before hurting 1t.
II say" inspecting the marks ON the
box" it's been up and down the whole
battle line!'
See if there isn't letter. directed
Dale, placing the box beside a tent.
and his eyes were eager and hopeful.
Doubtless the box held remembrances
from some home group, but his soul
was hungry for something more priced
Nothing for you," called out Roy.
running over the letters in his hand.
"Hey! look out for your boxr
Roy spoke just in time. Old Bruin.
unnOticed, had been shifting Intrusive
ly at the box Then he had paved it.
his claws piercing the frail pastebOard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Cold Blooded Butchery by Bulga-
rams Without Parallel
in History.
leaders ARE SLAUGHTERED
Attempt to ExtermInate National
Spirit Of Serbia BY Killing on
All Thought Capable Of
Maintaining II.
WARD PRICE
In the Chicago Tribune.

In the Chicago Tribune.
Vranja, Serbia.-Here is a story OF
cold-blooded butchery perhaps without
equal even in this war. 1t is the tale
of deliberate, systematic effort by
the Bulgarians extending over three
months to exterminate the national
spirit Of Serbia by killing everyone in
the parts of the country they occupied
whom they thought capable of main
tanning it.
have gathered the facts from many
different sources and the information
and evidence establish Bulgarian guilt
beyond all doubt.
After installing Bulgarian mayors,
bishops. tax collectors and military
police the Bulgarians arrested in ev-
cry town and village all the men who
belonged to what may be called the
intellectual class. They chose parlia-
mentary deputies, judges. teachers.
lawyers. priests and employers of Ia
Dor. formed them into gangs and
marched them away.
5000 Sent to Slaughter.
Men numbering at least 5000 from
the towns and villages of the vranja
region alone were taken in detach-
mentS OF about fifty at a time to a
place which the Bulgarians chose as
their slaughter house. and there every
night one party after another from
December, 1915, to March, 1916, had
their threats cut or were stabbed to
death.
One village whose name the Bulga-
rians have made terrible is a small
place called Surdulitza, 20 miles north
east of Vranja, near the Bulgarian
frontier. / went there and saw the
bones, the graves and surviving rela-
tives of $500 victims of Bulgarian saw
agery who there met their end.
They were locked up in houses
which I saw, and then at night
marched down gully tied four or five
together with ropes, they were stabbed
or bayoneted to death and buried
where they lay by local gypsies col
lected for the work by the Bulgarians.
Graves of hundreds of them were
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
ARMY LOUISE ROUTED

carriers The new American plan, it
Is believed, will effectively rid the
army of them. There were cases in
the American army, during the fight
ing of the past summer, where officers
and men did not remove their clothing
for as long period as six weeks. I'm
der such circumstances lice ceased to
be terror. ceased even to be SUBJ
ject of jest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

1t is not possible for the too short
woman to 'sadd cubit to her stature
but the thoughtful girl can do much
by the aid of high heels and tall hats.
A new winter chapeau il specially de-
signed to onset ones hack OF inches.
and adds distinction besides 1t Is an
artful pfling up of black velvet with
SOFT. inspiring white wing mountinx
effectively up the front. Betty Brown
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
TO SEIZE LIQUOR VESSELS
Officers in Washington Take Drastic
Steps to Stop Traffic in
Booze.

HoQuiam, Wash.-Vessels that bring
liquor into this port will be seized I'M
til those responsible are punished, ac-
cording to a decision of police author
tiles here. Automobiles and other con-
veyances that carry fntoxicants will be
confiscated. As fines and Imprisonment
have failed to check the traffic, officers
have decided to take this drastic ac-
ton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

NM 1t was the eve of
the new year and Dale
Webster, hailed by a
companion o b r,
threw his knapsack
within their tent just
behind the heavy ar
tfllery at the front Somewhere in
France"
"Oh, brought in a captive" was his
careless reply. Ran into the skulker,
marched him into camp and left him in
the guard house. Any letters?"
Mary a letter. They say the mail
packs here are four days overdue, but
they're rushing holiday stuff to the
camps"
Dale Webster sighed and his face
grew wistful- I've been expecting one
letter particularly. You're my friend,
Roy?"
After your carrying me on your
back half dead across the worst part
of No Mans Land, with the Boches
plugging away for keeps, guess so ~
And you remember Winnie Trask ?'
"As a memory sweet and fragrant
as a field of daisies ~
swell. one night in a dugout just
couldn'tshelp but write her way back
home there what ought to have said
to her before we left. Three months,
and no word. I fancy was too pre-
sumptuous. If knew that Winnie was
caring for me, thinking of me, at home,
I'd never get lonesome. I'd fight double
to get this mix-up over and back to
her-bless heri Z"
Don't lose hope" encouraged Roy
BARLEY. zone of the fellows just got
a letter written by his sweetheart last
September. 1t has been chasing him
all over the frontier. About yodr pris-
oner-make you any trouble?"
mot a bit of it," declared Dale in q
spirited way. THE bear
'aThe bear" repeated Roy in won
derment.
"Oh, forgot to tell you that my
catch was bear" spoke Dale II
came across him curled up in a pit,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
Vital Question.

Mrs. Johnson-Sfstah Martha has
Jest got dfvo'ce fun her husband.
Mrs. Jackson-You don't say. How
much ammonia did de cou't grant her1
Boston Transcript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19

The cautious man is the safe man
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-12-19
New Years at
the Front
BY
sAIDEE EsTELLE BALLOON.

ELL, what have. you
done for your country
today?"
1t was the eve of
the new year and Dale
Webster, hailed by a
companion soldie r,
threw his knapsack
within their tent just
behind the heavy ar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-16
WORCESTER

James Darby has bought the Oscar
Utton farm on the hill. His son in law,
Walter Copeland, win move onto it in
the spring.
Rev. Z. c. Clark attended the preach
ers' conference in Montpelier Monday
and Tuesday.
District Superintendent r. w. Sharp
was in town Wednesday to hold the
fourth quarterly conference of the NJ. f.
church. He found the finances in good
shape and the work going well. There
was a unanimous invitation of the stew
ards for Mr.. Clark's return for another
year.
A pleasant time was enjoyed at the
social Wednesday evening. There were
games and short literary program.
Flick Bolio and Iver Erickson went
from this town to Camp Greene Satur.
day, and Fred Howieson to Vancouver,
Wash, Wednesday. Guy Jersey went
one week ago Saturday to Camp Greene.
A valentine party was held Thursday,
by the Mothers club, when Is mothers
and II children were present.
Mrs. Ernest Gray remains very low.
A council of doctors was called recently
in her case.
Mr.. Hull is failing.
Ernest Utton moved his goods to Hard
wick Tuesday.
George Stone has returned home from
Springfield, where he has been for few
weeks.
Mr.. Slayton has sold his Adams farm
to a man from Brookfield.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-16

and Supt. S. c. Hutchinson spoke briefly,
and the program ended with the singing
of America" and flag salute.
Dwight Dwinell, sergeant alarms at
the State House, returned this morning
from Boston. where he has been relative
to the furnishings of the new state
building He found that even Boston is
burning wood for fuel The Adams house
is using it, and the quality is very poor.
His window overlooked the yard where
the wood is unlosded The Stearns com
pany, next the Jordan & Marsh com
pany, is heating its large store with
wood.
Insurance Commissioner j. G. Brown
returned last night from Vergennes,
where he met the adjusters relative to
the loss by fire in one of the buildings
connected with the piggery at the indus
trial school. The loss was adjusted at
50, S0602
Mr.. Pierce of Swanton has arrived to
take the place of William Carey, who
has been promoted to manager of the
Western Union Office in Littleton, n. H.,
and who has taken up the work in that
village G. F. Page of Burlington, who
was sent here as relief operator until
Mr.. Pierce came, is remaining while WikI
liam Ledden RECEIVERS from slight i'll
ness. Mr. Carey's family will remain
here for the present.
The Salvation Army war fund drive
had reached 1925 to-day, and the canvas
sers expected to raise 81 900 before night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-16
T1LKOFTHE TOWN

Sugar Makers Read Marsh-Allen Co
adv, page adv
Colonial "l770' tea party, Congrega
tlonal church, Wednesday evening, at
adv.
William Nelson and son, John, OF
South Ryegate are sending the week
end with friends in the city.
The Nature class of the Barre Won.
ans club will meet with Mrs. William
Milne of Patterson street Monday even
ing.
Peter Therault. who has been visiting
relatives in this city and Montpelier, re-
turned yesterday 10 his home in Mon
| treal
n. Ghilarducci returned last evening
to his home in New York, after passing
week with friends in the Italian col
ony.
Mrs Sidney Gle, who has been pass.
ing few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs II, J. Smith of Maple avenue, re-
turned yesterday to her home in st.
Johnsbury
George f. Mackay of Wellington
street who is employed in the office
of the National Life Insurance Co., has
gone to Boston to consult with the ma
val recruiting bureau in the matter of
enlisting.
Mrs. i. s. Wheeler and Mrs. T.. l..
Densmore have returned from White
River Junction, where they went to at
tend Frank w. Lawson's funeral last
Wednesday. Mr.. Lawson passed away in
Orlando, Fla, where he was spending the
winter for his health.
Nnfprs NyhnSa aJ1raae ia iuporropflu
stated in the checklist prepared for use
at the election to be held March 5, or
those who have changed from one ward
to another during the year past, are re-
quested to advise the city clerk regarding
the same before Feb. 81. BY doing so
they will save themselves the trouble of
attending the meetings of the board of
civil authority, and also help to bring the
checklist up to date.
Among the youth of Barre whose
years are too tender TO permit them TO
enlist for military service good deal
of interest is being manifested in the
movement, recently initiated throughout
the nation, to train Americas younger
men in farm work for the duration of
the war. Thus far the movement In this |
section of Washington county has not |
been active, but enough has been said |
about it to create interest among those |
most intimately concerned The prime |
object is to increase food production, and |
by the men who are fostering the cam
paign it is felt that for yung Americans
who feel the call to service there is an
in the fields to do effective
work In Maine and Massachusetts,
plan has been outlined whereby summer
amps are to be formed for the purpose
IF training youngsters in agricultural
pursuits. This is one of the phases that
seems to appeal to boys in Barre, and it
5 possible that something may be done
n the way of establishing camp next
GUNNER
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-16
MONTPELIER
Funeral Of A. ]. Sibley Was Attended BY
Many People.

The funeral of Andrew j. Sibley took
place at o'clock this afternoon from MS
late home on Main street, with large
number of the townspeople attending the
services. There was a general suspension
of business in the city during the hour OF
the funeral. BY request Of G. l.. Almon,
president of the 'ontpelier Board OF
Trade. the curtains the business places
and stores were drawn during the flu
neral. Representatives of the different
organizations with which Mr.. Sibley was
affiliated, attended the services Rev. l..
c. Carson, pastor of the Church OF the
Messiah, in which Mr.. Sibley has always
been prominent, ofliciated and referred to
Mr.. Sibley's life work and then, speaking
from personal acquaintance, ended his
remarks with fitting poem. A male
quartet composed of w. S. Smith, II. ID.
Hopkins, Louis Baine and W. j. Fisher
sang two selections There were many
floral tributes. The bearers were War
rem Lowe and Earl Sherburne from the
Capital Savings Bank & Trust company,
and C. S. Whittier and A. q. Blanchard:
while there were also six honorary bear
ers, men who have been closely associat-
ed with Mr.. Sibley. These were +. n.
Smith. G. L. Blanchard, George Atkins,
Dr. +. +. Steele, T. j. Heaphy and NJ. +.
Smile. The body was placed in the
vault in Green Mount cemetery, later to
be buried in the family lot.
Frank Bedding. who was brought to
Heaton hospital Friday for an operation
following the injury to his left leg, died
Turing the night, and to-day the body
was taken to his home in Moretown,
where the funeral will be held.
The children of the primary building |
# the public schools gave an entertain
nent Friday evening, the proceeds of
which went to the local Red Cross, and /
,9s was realized from the entertain |
nent. The kindergarten sang and gave !.
ok dance and singing dance. The first
rade gave play, entitled "The Party
nd Playing SCHOOL, danced and sang;
he second grade gave 'The Helpers a
ok dance, and sang. Mason S. Stone