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The Denver star., 1918-07-20
Connie Meant Business.

Connie takes very practical views OF
her parents promises. The other day,
to silence a AT Of crying. her mother
promised her n new doll. "What shall
We call her. ConnieT' she said. taking
the little girl on her knee. "NeveI
mind her name, mamma" cried Connie,
looking at her mother out OF the cor.
ner Of her eye. "We'll find name for
h sr whep-when she's buyed."
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
ForestaliIno Visitors.

Said the nenr-cynic: women sell
dom get credit for taking any precau-
tions other than looking under the bed.
but did you ever notice that they usu-
ally put on their hats a couple of
hours before II is time to start to the
place they have set their hearts on
goingf"
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
Not . Bad Description.

II see where seven Frenchmen on
trial in Paris for espionage claim they
are Journalists hut show no ability
to write" "Ahem = said the practical
newspaper man. THAT seems to de-
scribe journalist pretty well."-Bir-
mingham Age-Herald.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
OIL Cleans Wood.

A small quantity OF olive oil applied
to a wet cloth from which most Of the
water has been wrung furnishes m ex-
cellent cleanser for fine wood. The sur
face of the furniture should be rubbed
with the cloth and then dried thorough
ly with a soft. dry rag.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
fttE GRAND TnEAThE WV
TIMES TO PLEASE.

Every boo3 wnO rtslts LArlmeE b.
Anows that their visit 10 not complete
dnui they have stopped III and beso
by the high class pictures
IL the Grand theatre. They just Try
satisfy and please everybody
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
BUY w. S. s.
1918 CANNING SEASON
IS VITAL TO VICTORY

Never before In the history Of Amer
lea. has the canning season played
such an important part as 1t does this
year House wives must can for vic
tory and can as much as possible
strawberries have come and are go
ins-for another year unless wise
housekeepers pop them into cans and
store them In cool dark fruit closets
for winter. Berries Of other sorts are
appearing, and from now on. practical
ly every week will bring some new
fruit or vegetable upon the market
which should be stored away for win
ter food by the women of America who
understand TO how great an extent
their canning now means to the food
supply of the future.
Because the food administration rec
ognixed the tremendous assistance
American women would render by
canning and preserving the 25-pound
sugar arrangement was made. Any
one can, upon the signing of q certifi-
cate stating that the sugar obtained il
to be used for canning and preserving
purposes only. get as often as is nee
.ssary. Is pounds Of sugar at one
time The certificates are held by the
retail grocer and are sent in to the
state food headquarters where they
are checked and filed.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
DIED.

MARTAk-On January "a, 1918, at his
parents residence, 80 Chesapeake
Ave, Eastport, HAROLD FRANK,
age eleven motnhs, infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam z. Nlartak.
Funeral Saturday morning at IL
o'clock from the residence. Inter-
ment in Cedar Bluff. j24-2t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
KILLED WHEN HE STEPPED
FRONT OF FREIGHT TRAIN
MIR. A. Friedman, Of Baltimore, Was
Loading Pulp Wood On Siding
Near Best Gate Station.

Failing to heed warning that had
been issued to him on previous occa-
sions, Mr. A. Friedman, 40 years old,
Of Baltimore, was struck and instant
ly killed by a freight train of the
Washington, Baltimore and Annapo-
lis Electric Railways, at Best Gate, 3
miles from Annapolis, shortly before
o'clock this morning. At the time
Of the accident, Mr. Friedman was
engaged in loading pulp wood on a car
on siding near the Best Gate sta
ton, and according to the best infor-
nation that can be gathered, he walk
red around one end of the car and step
ped in front of the oncoming freight
He was struck on the head and died of
concussion.
The county officials were Immediate
ly notified of the accident, and Police
Justice Charles o. Dulin, acting as
corner, visited the scene and summon
ed a coroner's jury. of which Mr. Rob-
bert Redmond was designated as fore
man. This jury will hold an inquest
tonight in the Office of Sheriff Joseph
H. Bells, at the Court House in or
der to determine the cause of the &C
cident. and fix the blame therefore.
1t is claimed that the unfortunate
victim of the accident was killed
through negligence on his part, in
view Of the warning that had been is
sued to him.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
LOUIS G. FRlSIUS
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Eldest Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Frisius
Succumbs To Pneumonia

Louis G. Frisius, age IA years, eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs Carl A. G..
Frisius, Of Severn Crest" Winches-
ter Station, near Annapolis, died this
morning after an illness of several
weeks of pneumonia
The young man was fine specimen
of young manhood, handsome, strong,
healthy, well developed, and unusual
Iy large for his age He was easily
taken for a boy of eighteen.
Some weeks ago he and five of his
brothers and sisters were taken III of
pneumonia. and later his father be-
came i'll of the same disease. The
other FIVE children rallied under the
constant care of trained nurses and
physicians, and the devoted mothers
care. but the elder son from the first
was in a critical condition.
A few days ago, however. he rallied
and was somewhat improved, but
gradually became worse until his
death this morning.
The lad was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, this city, and
was loved by all who knew him.
Great sympathy is expressed for the
sorely afflicted family, whom death
has robbed OF its eldest son.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
TO ENLARGE INDIAN HEAD
Secretary Daniels Asks Congress For
$1,000. 1000

Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
proposed to Congress- a very consid-
cradle enlargement of the naval prov
ing ground at Indian Head, and has
asked for an appropriation of $1,000
600 fer immediate expenditure to that
end The letter of the Secretary was
addressed to the Senate Committee on
Naval Affairs, of which Senator John
Walter Smith is next ranking mem
Der
1t is estimated that at least 1,175
acres of additional land is needed,
which will cost approximately $780,
600 The balance of the money would
be used for the purchase of land at
Persimmon Point. Va. just south of
Potomac View
In his letter to the Senate the
Secretary said:
cat the present time the navy is so
handicapped by lack of proper test
ing facilities that accidents to our ma
terials must be expected to occur fire.
quently. New facilities must be pro-
vided for testing fuses, firing heavy
guns at high angles of elevation,
ranging heavy guns, celebration and
testing service ammunition.
The Navy Department expects to
ask Director General McAdoo to join
with it in urging upon Congress an
appropriation of several hundred
thousand dollars for the construction
of a railroad from Washington to In
dian Head. At present the only means
of transportation is by water or by
motor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25

the Choptank river. a privilege which
Dorchester and Talbot are not dispoa-
ed TO grant. Mr.. Wright said chat IL
the oystermen Of Dorchester and Tai
bot are determined TO exclude oyster
men from other counties he would
support the bin to lease the oyster
lands to the highest bidders
Bank stock Taxation.
An important bill regarding the rate
OF taxation for county. city and muni-
cipal purposes of the stock of State
and National banks and trust com
panies. located and doing business in
the state. was introduced in the Sen
ate by Senator Williams, OF Montgom.
cry County. In speaking Of the meas
IRE, Senator Williams said:
"The bin Will eQualize the rate Of
taxation for county, city and muni-
cipal purposes Of the stock OF State
and National banks with the rate for
said purposes paid by trust companies
located, and doing business, in the
State.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
THURSDAY RECEPTION
AT THE GOVERNORS
First Of Two Thursdays AT Home
As Executive Mansion The
Receixing Party

Yesterdays reception at the Gov
errors, the first of two Thursdays in
January, was largely attended by An
napolis and Naval Academy society
Governor and Mrs. Harrington re-
ceived in the Blue Room, and were as
sisted by Mrs. Henry NJ warheld. wife
of the Adjutant General, and Mrs.
Theodore W Johnson. wife of Prot
Johnson, &. S. n, of the Department
Of Mathematics ct the Naval Academy.
The guests wero introduced By MAJOR
J. dePeyster D0uw. of the Adjutant
Generals Department
An orchestra, under the direction Of
Prof. Torovsky. bandmasters Of the
Naval Academy Band, furnished a
selected program Of beautiful music
throughout the hours of the reception.
The orchestra was stationed in the
large drawing-room behind a bower Of
palms.
In the State dining-room. which was
beautifully lighted. and where an
abundance Of cut flowers were used
in the decorations. Mrs. John de-
/ Peyster Douw, wife Of Major Douwi
sat Wis Wis OF a beautifully appointed
table to Mrs. Emerson C. Harrington,
Jr., wife Of Lieutenant Harrington. OF
the new National Army, son of Gov
ernor and Mrs Harrington.
Mrs DOW poured chocolate and
Mrs. Harrington poured tea. Young
ladies assisting in serving the guests
were the Misses Julia and Helen
DOW, Miss Marie Brooke, Miss Flea
NOR Green. daughter OF States Attor-
ney and Mrs. Nicholas Fl. Green, and
Miss Polly Williams, daughter Of
Bishop Williams
The rooms we're filled with callers
from four till six o'clock. and many
late arrivals fingered after that hour
The reception was delightfully."- in
formal
/ Another. the last Thursday after
noon reception, will be held on Janu
airy 81
Governor and Mrs. Harrington will
I give card reception on "Wednesday
evening. February 6, to meet the men,
bers OF the Legislature
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
Navy Tank Men and Basketers
Are To Be Busv Tomorrow

Tomorrow viii witness the formal
inauguration of the schedule of win
ter indoor athletic sports at the Ma
val Academy. other than basketball,
in which the Middies have played a
large number OF games so far. Swim
ming is the other event that is in
cluded on the days card. and in this
the Navy tank men who have been
at active work for the last several
weeks will be pitted against the wa
ter dogs" Of Princeton University
On the basketball court, the middies
will engage the quint of Gallaudet
Mutes of Washington. The basket
bal game is booked to start at 2.30
o'clock, and the swimming events to
get under way at 3.45.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
Private George Popham Home
On Leave after

Having completely recovered from q
recent illness of pneumonia, Private
George Popham, son Of Mr.. J. f. Pop
ham, of Annapolis. who is q member
Of the Machine Gun Company Of the
One Hundred and Fifteenth u. S. In
fantry, stationed at Camp Mcclellan,
Anniston, Ala has been granted leave
Of absence and lie now visiting his
father, brother and sisters here.
Like the majority Of Annapolis boys
who are in the Army. Private Pophem
is now enjoying robust health, indicat-
ing that the military life is agreeable
with him. Other Annapolis soldiers
who recently returned home are Lieut..
Leslie Klakring Of the headquarters
department, and Lieut.. Andreas Holly,
both Of whom received honorable dis
charges because Of physical disquald.
cation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
Contract Not Signed.

The contract for track meet be-
tween the Navy and Pittsburgh, on
May 18th here. hes not been signed
yet by the Navy, although the infoF-
nation has heen given cut ct Pitts-
burgh that the event Is TO take place
on the day named.
Correspondence on the subject is in
progress. and this date will, no doubt
be selected.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB
TO Hold Interesting Meeting February
2I-The Program.

The University Club Of Annapolis,
Dr. C. Alphonsd Smith, Head of the
Department OF English ct the Navsl
Academy, president, will hold an in-
teresting meeting on Thursday, Feb
ruary q, in the Y. NJ. c. A. Rooms,
Mcdowell Hall, st. Johns College.
The program viii consist Of talk
on German Militerism, by A. C. ri.
MeMaters; "ConstantinopIe in War
Time" by Charles L. Lewis; why
the Little Theatre? by II. G..
Brown; Ancient Ideas in Modern
Warfare, by John B. Rippeve ;
1.-THE Greatest German Writer'S Mis-.
Interpretation Of the Greatest Erg-
lish Poet, by M. &. Spsare.
The presentation Of each topic is
limited.to ten minutes. to be follow
ed by discussion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
Weather &c 60.

Uncle Sans Weather Bureau is do
ing its Bit to hely win the warl The
story Of how it aids in movements OF
troops, food and munitions and pre-
pares our boys for gas attacks is an
interesting one. You will find it in
The Washington Sunday Star, Janu-
airy q. j23-3t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
New Class Reserve Officers
Soon 10 Leave Naval Acadsmv.

A new class numbering 292 Reserve
Naval Officers will shortly leave the
Naval Academy
The authorities do not anticipate the
exact date Of completion Of the course,
for n ilitary reasons
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-25
BORN.

NEUNANN-on Tuesday, January IS,
1918 at 80 Charles St. to Gunner
George G. Neumann. U. S. H., and
Mrs. Neumann, daughter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11
ACONFlDENTIAL WORD ABOUT
THE Big DOUBLE SALE

bought the stock of goods have been selling at the
store room formerly occupied by the F. E. Martin Co.
wanted people to know that was not selling the Martin
stock That of the store long ago The stock
bought from i've going store conducted by man
who had been merchant all his fe-One who did not al
low his stock get shop out of date He knew
the value of advertising and kept the goods turned over
When he sold he disposed of stock of the best merchan
disc that could be gotten together for high class trade
of prosperous people in good community
[ have been amazed at the way the people have
sponded to the sale offerings They have from long
distances and it has been my hope that disap
pointed could not satisfy all for in OF the lines
there was not enough to go around.
Now have moved all this stock to the Bon Ton Store
at the of Worden-av and Frstst You know the
building the Worden. have the largest and best lighted
room here for the display of the goods have added
sale of the Staple and Fancy groceries for whose high
quality the Bon Ton noted and in this combination be-
lieve that for time at least will help the people of Lady
smith and vicinity solve the high cost of living problems
Yours for Economical Buying,
G.. DREGNE
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11
Good Things to
Eat
SHOES

We have some shoes left. They are not
the "left-Overs' but there were so
many that it would not be possible in
the short time to sell all of the i'm
mense selected stock that was bought
at the beginning. Remember the
shoe stock was from a finely equipped
store and the stock was clean and
shoes that were being sold every day.
Shoes are shoes now. Here are the
finest makes sold to you at prices that
are impossible to duplicate this min
ute anywhere in the country. Many
shelves full for your selection.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11
LADIES' SHOES

Ladies' Shoes, fine quality, fashionable
shapes and makes, sold anywhere
for So and over, here at OO TX
the Big Double Sale for sDOs Y
Ladies' Shoes, fine quality, service
able and stylish, never sold for less
than $3.50 anywhere, CD OK
At the Double Sale only UCse1O
Ladies' Shoes, dandy shape and
beautifully made, always sold for
81, now at the Double CD
for only ------- 49,
Here is a Genuinely Wonderful Bar
gain i'll a shoe that has retailed for
$3.50 when shoes were way down be-
low what they are now, ready for
you to take home from the CsD OK
Double Sale at -.-.--- O@s
| don't see how | can do it and all the
clerks in the store think I am wrong
but | am going to sell shoe for
Ladies that has never gone out from
any place for less than esp OK
$500 at only - -...-..- W@
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11

PEANUT BUTTER MADE BEFORE
YOUR EYES AT THE BON TON STORE
The first machine for making peanut butter has been
installed at the Bon Ton Store There other in Upper
Wisconsin, Come in and look at it and buy this decousy
made butter-a peanuts-nohing else used, at % cents
pound.
One thing about it you know it is fresh. It beats the
Jar butter and is appetzing. 1t is fine for fudge
One pound of peanut butter equal II eggs in food
value Ten cents worth of peanut butter will purchase
than six times the energy there in the amount
of porter house steak.
Peanut butter is the most satisfactory substitute for
dairy butter and has much food value except in fats
alone.
Try putting on the sandwiches that go the dinner
pail.
It's tasty dish. We have had and noted for a long
time increased demand for peanut butter. We have
put in the Hobart Machine for making it fresh from the
finest Spanish and Virginia peanuts wait 1t goes
to you fresh and sweet Ask for few recipes for using
Mr.. P. Nut will help win the
Come to the Bon Ton Store and the machine work
and try the product.
B0NT0NST0 THE PLACE OFF PROGRESS
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11
MEMS OVERCOATS

Big Double Sale Prices Cut in Two.
$50 OvercoatS at the CIT
Big Double Sale .......- ........ UA Il
500 OvercOats at the Big GIN
Double Sale for ....... -......- Wv
S15 OvercOats at the Big CT IN
Double Sale for . ........ u CIV
$11 OvercOats at the Big CE E0
Double Sale for ...- ........ UOsOV
You cannot tell your wife that you
can't afford an overcoat after she
Ton with you and sees the garments
we are selling at the prices named.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11

i have line of Boys shoes-not so
many but [ want to clean them all
out at this SALE They will run from
$4.25 down to 1895 and when you buy
a pair you may be assured that you
are getting about half off the regular
price.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-11
BOYS MACKINAWS

We will sell you mackinaw that is
on the shelves of any store in Upper
Wisconsin marked reg ca M
ularly at $500 for only U1sVO
And another, the regular $500 Macki-
nav, warm and wearing like iron,
at the Bon Ton until they CD M
are all gone, only ...-...-. - WOsOO
The Washington times., 1918-12-20
POSLAM BRINGS
QUICK COMFORT
TO ANGRY SKIN

When angry itching skin cries
through every nerve Of your body
for relief, turn to POslam and let II
soothe and allay all Inflammation
Learn how efficient Poslam is, what
splendid help it can render in heal
ing eczema disposing of rashes.
pimples, acne, scaip-scale and like
disorders. The test is to apply Pos
lam at night to a small affected
surface and in the morning to look
fof Improvement The effect Of its
concentrated healing energy shows
agreeably soon.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 243
West 4Tth St. New York City.
Urge your skin to become clearer.
fresher. better by the daily use Of
IPoslam Soap. medicated with Poslam.
The Washington times., 1918-12-20
FINED SIS FOR CELEBRATING
KAISER'S END IN DRY HOURS

LONDON. Dec. 2o.-Two- public
house keepers have been fined S eaci
for drinking whiskey in prohibited
hours.
Their defense was that the news OF
the Kaiser's abdicaHon had just been
announced and they were drinking to
the downfall Of the most damnable
criminal that had ever lived.
The Washington times., 1918-12-20
new v. S.S TO Be
ISSUED NEXT YEAR

An issue Of a 1919 series of United
States war savings stamps was an
nounced today by Secretary of the
Treasury. Carter Glass.
The stamps will go on sale next
January, at S412 each. The price
will increase cent each month until
December. 1919, when the price will
be S4-23 The sale Of the 1919 series
of stamps will be discontinued at the
end Of 1918. The certificates will ma
ture in 1924 at the usual price of IS
each.
The sale Of thrift stamps will con-
tinue, Secretary Glass said.
The 1919 stamps will be exempt
from taxation and will bear per
cent interest per annum.
The Washington times., 1918-12-20
BANDITS ROB OIL CO.

TAMPIco, Mex, Dec. 2o.-The
TranscontinentAl Oil Company, sub
sidiary OF the Standard, is today S5,-
900 poorer as a result OF q raid on
its Panuco terminal office yesterday
by bandits armed with heavy rifles.
The Washington times., 1918-12-20

The Velvet Kind"
The Ice Cream best In every way. regard
less Of the price you pay.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1918-12-20
By JEAN KNOTT

A receipt was given for the money
stating that the sum was needed for
q revolution just starting in Mexico.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-07-07

and when Mir. John Cabot" is an
nounced, Sallie looks up and sees
Smith lones,' After incOherent ex-
plantations, they finally understand
each other completely and satisfac-
torially--yery satisfactorily, in
deed
"wednesday comes the Zig, long
looked for Red Cross benefit to be
staged and directed by Misses Tell
man of St Louis. The picture for
that day is one featuring Constance
Talmadge, The Shuttle" The part
to be directed by Miss lehman is u
pagent and exhibition of classical
eancing Several local dancers who
are quite talented will take part III
this number The name is THE
Awakening of Springs" If you want
TO help the most worthy of causes
and to see fine show then don't
fail to so to the Princess Wednes-
day.
Thursday II the new war picture.
America via Berlin picture tina.
fits right in with the times Saturday
is Gladys Rockwell in the Scarlet
Road And also the usual big Anna
teur Bill
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-07-07
STARTLING NOVELTY
PRESENTED MONDAY
Motion Picture Songs is Latest and
Most Startling Feature to Be
Brought to Hot Sprngs-Royal
Theatre Monday.

The management of the Royal
theatre has brought to the people of
Hot Springs the last word in motion
picture noyelties-Motion Picture
songs Yes, music that can be rem
dered In an audible tone by we'll
known young lady, with the action
of the song wildly portrayed on the
screen before the eyes of the aston
ished spectators
The first songs to be rendered
Monday in connection with the reg
ular feature program at the Royal
will lie of an intensely patriotic ma
ture. Miss Beulah Green, well
known local vocalist. will sing the
songs, while the theme OF the sing
ing will be wildly presented on the
screen. The effort is startling
Don't miss this feature at the Royal
Monday.
The regular feature program will
be run at the Royal Monday and in
cludes a special Mutual Masterpiece,
featuring Miss Olive Tell in THE
Judge and the Girl a splendid five
part feature production and is
powerful story of modern life and
the Royal has the greatest program
ever attempted in Hot Springs. Don't
miss it
The Royal has boo'ed some of the
strongest attractions ever released
for exhibition, due announcement OF
which viii be made later ON, but at
tention is called to the great war fea-
ture which will be run within a week
or so that deals with the actual in
side war information. the pictures
having been taken by and with the
consent of the army commands and
the administration Henry b. Wal
hal, the we'll known picture star.
viii also appear in his latest fea-
ture production in the near future