davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
PAPER JUST ARRIVED:
 SOME EDITION

In the last mail R. w. Ferguson received from his brother Christ. mas edition of "The Spiker." Vol. 1, No 2, published by the men of the Eighteenth Engineers Railway, U. s. army. somewhere in France. MT. Ferguson's brother Is a member of this corps. The price is stated as one franc.
 Numerous articles show originality of the contributors, and the humor shown on local subjects is really fine. Sports are also included in it's columns. A salutatory dedicated to the French people is really touch ing and reads as follows:
 LA BELLE FRANCE
 "To know thee is to love thee The home of liberty. fraternity and equality. Throughout the centuries thy soil has been sanctified by the flesh and blood and shattered bone of countless heroes who died in freedoms cause. The whole civilized  world sends you Christmas greeting and echoes to the tread of millions who would die rather than see you efforts fail.
 Thy spirit is undaunted and un- broken. We salute your soldiers. We stand uncovered in the pres. ence of the mothers who gave them life. No nation can be greater than the mothers thereof. And SO We bring them greetings from our dear ones.
 Future generations will re-echo and pass on to an endless posterity the sacred words, Vive La France. defender supreme of the rights of men"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

the future greatness of the country which was being carved out of wilderness.
 A man of no political affiliations, he was trusted alike by both political parties, which were even, then springing up in bitter oppo- sition to each other under the leadership of Jefferson and Hamilton. For him the coun- try came first No man, or set of men, re- ceived prior consideration when the welfare of the country was at stake.
 His untimely death was the cause of sorrow throughout the world. The armies of the great Napoleon and the channel fleet of Great Britain paid homage to his mem ory, and it was admitted on all sides that a cosmopolitan statesman of the highest rank and friend of all mankind was lost to the world.
 The principles of liberty for which he fought and gave up his life are again en- dangered. His America, enlarged to the sta tus of a giant, is again involved in a strug- gle in which is staked her very existence Upon the conduct of the individual, the man. ner in which it meets the responsibilities de volving upon it, rests the outcome. If dark hours come, let us have the patience of him, the anniversary of whose birth we now com memorate. If setbacks are encountered and victory seems far away, take courage from his noble example in the seemingly hopeless hours of Valley Forge and bear on to the ultimate victory assured to thsoe whose cause is doubly right in that they fight for the life, liberty and happiness of all of those created in the image of God.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
KEYS BOYS ARE
 WITH SQUADRON

In letter received by The Citi- zen last evening from Ralph Keys. who, with his brother George, was at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, stationed with the 617th Aero Squa- dron, he states that both he and his brother are now enrolled in a squadron and after two weeks spent in quarantine will be leaving for the other side.
 He expresses himself as better satisfied with camp life than he thought he would be. Weather con- ditions are at times fierce. sand storms and wind making 1t neces- sary to wear goggles. and they are of such magnitude that men have ben known to have lost their lives in them. Concerning Texas in gen eral. he says he would much rather have Fairbanks than the whole state. Accidents to flying machines are quite frequent. he says.
 He places the date of his return to Fairbanks as when the kaiser shall have received his chastisement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FOOLISH REASONING

Those who fear that by giving the Presi- dent unlimited power in conducting the war, as is called for by the so-called blanket au- thority bill, the liberty of American people will be endangered, are foolishly reckoning without either the President or the people of the United States themselves. Democracies, as such, do not conduct wars efficiently or we'll There is too much lack of authority invested in any one or any part of the gov ernment All of the things which have caused criticism of the administrations war prepara- tions spring from this lack of highly central ized power
 The experience of England, France and Italy, paid for in blood and treasure, have shown that without cooperation and co-ordi- nation in all parts of the military machines disaster turks ever near The defection of Russia from the allied cause proves that lack of coordination between governments is di- sastrous
 Russia is perfect example of democra- cy run amuck. With no one in authority, and no standardization of power, she has crum- bled before the political and military on- saughts of the enemy.
 In recent statement by Senator Borah, given much publicity, he says: "The thing for us to do is to unite, to put faction and party behind us, counsel together as Americans, take advice of our past mistakes and the ex- pericnce of France and England, and go
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

places. Thousands of mothers at home are today receiving letters written by their boys on Y. M. C. A. stationery, written with r. M. c. A. pens and ink furnished by the Y M C. A., and in rooms provided for this purpose by the same organization. In every Y. M. c. A. tent or headquarters is big sign reading: 'How long since you have writ ten to your mother?"
 Tomorrow night Fairbanksans are to be given an opportunity to contribute to this great work. The big Y. M. C. A. dance at the Masonic Temple is given for this pur- pose. The rooms should be filled to overflow ing and everyone in town owes it to the khaki clad American boys fighting the battles of Democracy to be there. Are you going to do your part in aiding the Y. M. C. A. in keeping the home fires burning
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
LEST0R LEAVES
 U. s. FOR GOOD

In letter received in the last mail District Attorney R. F. Roth is advised by w. G. Strench, imi. grafton inspector at Ketchikan. that Charles Lestor had been deported on the steamer Princess Sophia from that place on February 1.
 Lestor was convicted at Nenana last summer on a charge of sedi- tious utterances and was sentenced to spend year in the federal jail and pay a fine of $1,0O0. This was later changed to deportation from the United States as an undesirable.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
PHI ON E 262
THE BOLSHEVIKI YIELD

Latest dispatches from Russia indicate that the Bolsheviki government has accepted the German conditions of peace and has signed the agreement by which Germany greatly increases her political strength in Rus sia and practically gains considerable addi- tions to her territory in the Baltic provinces. By this agreement it is understood that a German protectorate, supported by closely binding economic treaties, will be set up over the kingdom of Poland, and the dukedoms of Courland Livonia and probably Esthonia.
 Such a protectorate means virtually that this territory will be an integral part of the German empire This accession of territory will give Germany an addition of almost eighty thousand square miles of land and hf- teen and one-half millions of people. It will mean that Germany will be in complete con trol of the Baltic sea and, if Esthonia is in cuded, will place the entrance of the Gulf ot Finland in Teuton hands.
 If these terms stand, even for the dura- tion of the war, there is no question that they will be of great benefit to the Germans. The signing of the agreement by the Bolsheviki is in itself of great moral benefit to the Ger man government. It cannot but have the eff feet of greatly strengthening the hands of the pan-Gernan military party, and encour-
 
 tinate victory can be won. Further hope at this time that the peace elements of the Germans can force the war party from power is futile, and the allied campaign of educa- tion by superior military strength must be carried out with even greater vigor than has heretofore been the case.
 It is almost inconceivable that the Rus sian people will submit to the conditions i'm DOSed bv the TeutOnS and aoreed tO hy the Bolsheviki. This agreement has been almost inevitable since the demobilization of the Rus sian forces was ordered. It would almost seem that the Rehabilitation was ordered with this very idea in mind With no orga- nized forces to bar their progress, the Ger man forces. could have marched unimpeded has betrayed the nation into the hands of more cruel master than Nicholas Romanoff ever aspired to be.
 The effect of the present situation upon the war has been discounted by the allies, who have long since left Russia out of their calculations for winning the war This should be realized by the people of the allied coun- tries so that no Encouragement should be felt over the outlook. Nothing which Rus sia may do can upset the outcome of the allied plans, although these plans may be longer in their fruition.
 It is upon the Russians themselves that the betrayal will be felt most These people have undergone untold hardships to set Up liberal government In their search for an ideal government they have been sidetracked and the nation is being despoiled by the greed of the Prussian through the connivance of the Trotzky-Lenine regime
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
DIR. CASSELS IS
 NOW ARMY MAN

In the last mail was received clipping from coast paper in which is mentioned Dr. w. G. Cassels, for. merly we'll known Fairbanks physi- clan. The clipping is as follows:
 Captain William G. Cassels, of the medical reserve corps at Camp Lewis. has returned from a brief visit in Portland. Captain and Mrs. Cassels entertained at their home for the weekend Lieutenant s. A. Martin of Camp Lewis. Captain Cassels is we'll known physician of Fair banks. Alaska, in charge of conta- gious diseases at the base hospital"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
INTERESTING BUT THIN
Seattle Post-Inteligencer)

Now that every member of the group of congress entertain his constituents and congress with his of wisdom or some facts about the great struggle has been dssipated The New York Evening Post calls attention to the there little mental ishment encouragement to be obtained from the gloomy speeches and the narrowing descriptions of the lawmakers who were shot at by unregenerate Huns The chance that the congressman might find something overlooked by the trained observers representing ercan newspapers has gone gmmering. The Post says
 One group brought back account of it's
 feelings under shell fire which may have inter.
 ested psychologists. Senator McCumber has
 brought back the intensest gloom to be found
 anywhere; the United States will have to arm.
 drill and send to the battlefront not less than
 one-hfteenth of it's population to win the war.
 and possibly God knows" where are to
 get the ships Representative Tinkham brought
 back the startling information that autocraces
 are masculine not feminine; that the French
 soldiers are unwavering. but France is wartorn;
 that England has spendidy organized her
 effort, but is at the crest of her power and
 that while Germany is very short of food. she
 is not starving The best result would
 that all of the honorable tourists have become
 imbued with the feeling that effort may
 very probably have to be gigantic. and that we
 must set our teeth to 1t through. One or
 two have already spoken to their western con-
 stituencies in calculated to increase
 the sense there of the desperate seriousness of
 the
 Under the head of seriousness" the Post doubles, cassifes the startling discovery of congressman that American soldiers performed personal service fol officers for pay. such shining shoes And whil, pondering this lamentabe condition the congressman had his own shoes shined by a British soldier.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
HEAlY RIVER TRADER
 ARRIVES IN FAIRBANKS

Among the arrivals yesterday af- ternoon was w. H. Newton, the Healy river trader. who came in by dog team. MT. Newton had some what of a rough trip owing to the recent fall of snow. While not ex. pressing himself much as to the general conditions in his vicinity. he is optimistic as to the future of the district.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MISS VILLA M'cANN
 MARRIED AT EDMONDe

Word was received in a letter last evening that Miss Villa McCann. a former well known Fairbanks girl, had been married at Edmonds, Wn. No details were given except that the groom's name was Stewart, and that he was expecting to leave short ly for France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FULL OF FIGHT
(Farmers' Review)


 Occasionally We run across a stronghearted, hard listed. clear-thnking patriot who is fighting mad and knows why and who is bending every effort to serve his country. wishing he could be in France with gun and at home producing and making munitions and other things for war purposes all at the time Re. gently met such who is a farmer. and 1t was good to meet and talk with him. For of his rich neighbors who gave all of dollar to the Red Cross and who bought a whole $10o Liberty Bond he had little tme And he said some things not entirely complimentary to those farmers ready to give up be- they can't get help" Neither can I get help" said he but do you think I'll be downed by that handicap? When I get at the old farm next season there is going to be little stirring around. and I'll plan and york and I'll grow. God willing. much ever grew before I'll just get through somehow be- cause I've got to. We Amercans not weak.kneed and we're not yellow. We will win because we've got to. but of need to brace up and fight harder and complain less depend on the boys going to do all the hghting-God help us!" He was not boastfu. neither he exctabe hot headed He just full of fight. that's all Nothing can stop a nation of that kind of men and women
 BOSTON saloons are kept closed until g o'clock in the morning. and many patrons complaining thereat. They have right to complain. man who cannot get along without his mornings morning until o'clock should be locked in cellar full of the stuf and told drink himself to death in the shortest pos. sible time
 FIGURED on the Macbeth principle. Kaiser Will helm will have to live many years and be on duty every night to meet the ghosts of all his innocent victims.
 THE one correct answer to German peace terms far put forth lies in the srowi from the throat of cannon
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

THE one correct answer to German peace terms far put forth lies in the srow from the throat of cannon
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

Little, sensational. has happened
in the war area within the past week.
The march of the allies toward the
Rhine goes slowly but steadily on.
Every day is a victory day for the
friends of world-freedom. Successes
that would startle the world II iso-
lated come in the natural order OF
things in the steady progress of the
allies. For an entire month our
armies have carried out a succession
of victories, and the Hun draws
nearer and nearer his own frontiers.
Such a long period of unbroken
successes are without parallel since
the war began. II is to be expected
that when the Huns shave retreated
TO a Strengthened line they will offer
more formidable resistance, but 1t
is improbable now they will ever a.
gain be able to repeat the violent
offensive movements like those ear
lier in the year. When an allied SOL
der falls a fresh American stands
in the rear to take his place, but with
their last reserves in the field, the
loss of a German soldier means a per-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23
A SOLDIERS LETTER.

Somewhere" in France, July 2S,
1918.
Miss Blanch Burden,
Beaver Dam, Ky.
Dear Cousin:-I received your
letter today, and was glad to hear
from you. hope and pray that may
get back to old Kentucky, safe and
sound again.
am on the battle front and, be-
lieve me. have been in some mighty
close places. But the Lord has spared
my life so far, and l am thankful
every day for it.
Tell uncle Frank l would love to
hear him preach again. l have not
been to church but once since have
been in France, and then could not
understand any thing that was said.
Don't worry about me, for am
coming home some day. The Lord can
take care of me in France Just as well
as in the United States.
was glad to get your picture, and
will send you some when l can get
them made. will bring you something
when l come home. Write to me
often. Your cousin,
Merideth Cobbs.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23
CIRCUS COMING SEPT. 8.

The Sparks circus is heading this
way and will establish its magic king
dom of tents here Tuesday Sept. 3,
giving two performances and inaug-
urating its days gala engagement
with a mile-long street parade.
1t is amazing the way the Sparks
circus can go on improving from all
standpoints year after year. This
season, advance representatives give
positive assurance, 1t is bigger and
better and newer and fuller of thrills
and splendor than ever.
Its activities in rings, on stages and
in the labyrinth of aerial contri-
vances, exhibit the grace, strength
and skill and daring of an army OF
international renowned circus cele-
brities.
Trained animals are in great va
riety and number. More than two
score clowns provide ceaselessly
convulsing nonsense.
The augmented menagerie In one OF
the most complete travelling ZOOS In
the world. The human freaks have
returned in hordes 60 the Sparks
tents and will be ON continuous view
The Show comes from Madison
Vile, KY, where they exhibit Monday
Sept. 2. 1t is transported in their own
ears in two trains and comes via the
L. &N. The tents will be located in
Fogle's pasture near the depot.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Ohio Circuit Court.

Ohio Circuit Court.
James Growbarger, ct al.
Vs.-Notice Of sale
Bessie Growbarger, &C.
BY virtue of judgment and order
Of sale, of the Ohio Circuit Court in
the above styled action, entered at
its July, 1918, term for the purpose
of distribution of the proceeds of
this sale, after the payment of the
costs of this action and the costs of
this sale, l will offer for sale at pub
lie cutlery to the highest and best bid
der at the court house door in Hart
ford, KY, on Monday, September 2,
1918, at about l o'clock p. m. on a
credit of six and twelve months, the
following described property:
A certain tract of land in Ohio
county, Kentucky, near McHenry. and
bounded as follows:
Beginning on the southwest side
of the /. c. r. r., on the south side
of the McHenry and Ceralvo public
road, running west with McHenry
and CeralvO road 209 feet: thence
south 2O9 feet; thence east 209 feet
to the /. C. r. r. Co.'S. line; thence
north with the |. c, r. r. Co.'S. line
2O9 feet to the beginning.
Purchaser will be required to ex-.
ecute bond with approved security
Immediately after sale, with a lien
retained on said property as addi-
tional security, bearing interest at 8
per cent per annum from date.
Given under my hand this August
22nd, 1918.
OTTO C. MARTIN.
Master Commissioner.
Woodward & Kirk, Attorneys.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Messrs T. p. Carson and NJ. B. Bar
nard of near town, have each pur-
chased farms near West Point, Miss,
and they together with their families,
will move to the latter place in the
near future, probably within Is days.
These are most excellent families and
their removal is a distinct loss to the
community from which they go.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Tanner left for
Portsmouth, Ohio, Tuesday, where
they will make their home. Mr..
Tanner is in the insurance business,
and Mrs. Tanner and their small son
have lived at the Foster House here
for the past year.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

mafiently weakened army. Predic-
tions are Improbable, but there
seems good reason to hope that next
year will see the final end of the
war. On the Italian and eastern
fronts there is little activity, and
no immediate developments are ex-
pected in these quarters.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Wedding, and
Mr.. Gregory Wedding. who had been
visiting the Wedding brothers ia
Their, Judge r. r. Wedding, left for
their home at Paramount, w. Va,
Saturday. They made the trip by
automobile.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

The War Industries Board has
ordered all weekly newspapers to re-
duce' their paper supply by Is per
cent. This will mean that we must
cut off about $50 subscribers. Those
longest in arrears will go first. If
you want to insure the continuance
of your paper you see what is re-
quired.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Preserve your buggies and autos.
We have now a fine line of Chamois
for finishing up washing your We
hicles.
OHIO COUNTY DRUG CO.
St2 (Incorporated)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23
FOR SALE.

One good farm horse, good size,
gentle and a bargain at 500. One
good milk COW Jersey and bargain
at $S5. Must be sold this week or
next. If interested act quick.
A. B. WEDDING,
Stf Dundee, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mrs. C. C. Park and children, of
Narrows, are here for a visit with
Mrs. Parks parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Thomas, before Mrs. Thomas
and children leave for Louisville,
where they will go soon to spend the
winter.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Miss Ethel Binkley went to Madi-
sonville Tuesday, where she will
visit relatives until the school opens
here the first of September.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Tice Burns, of Dali
vess county, who spent the winter
here in the tobacco business, have
returned for another seasons work.
They are at the Foster House.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Miss Louise Sanders, who was COM
mitted to the state hospital for the
insane at Hopkinsville, some time
ago, died at that institution, Satur-
day. She was a daughter of Esquire
Thomas Sanders, deceased, and her
home was near Olation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Miss Hula A. King, who has po-
sition as bookkeeper in Morehouse,
Mo-, is spending her vacation with
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
James King, of near town.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

When Lieut.. Gilmore Keown left
Camp Sherman for an eastern can
Torment last week, his wife came
here to spend a short time with Mr..
and Mrs. S. o. Keown, after which
she will resume her duties with the
Red Cross at Washington City.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Miss Willye Smith is. now sailing
the ocean blue and looking out for
German U-boats. She sailed from an
eastern port for France only few
days ago, where she goes to engage
in Red Cross work. Hartford will
have at least one devoted friend in
Europe when Willye gets over there.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Lightning struck the Presbyterian
Church at McHenrey, Saturday,
doing considerable damage to the
building Miss Blanche Chumley and
Albert Ray Johnson were hit or
shocked by the bolt, Miss CHUNKY
being rather seriously wounded.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mr.. o. ID. Carson, a wellknown
Ohio county teacher, has accepted a
lucrative position with the Columbia
Piano Company, at Elcampo, Texas,
and will have his wife and children
join him there at an early date.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Mr.. H. T. Leach, of Dilworth,
Oklahoma, who has been spending
the summer with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jasper Leach, near Beaver Dam,
left in his machine for home, Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-08-23

Weaver Bennett, wife and little
child, of Greensboro, after spending
about ten days with relatives near
Cromwell, here, and other parts OF
the county, have returned to their
home.