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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

uniform to wear to war, and he had a
notion that nowhere else in the serv-
ice awaited a welcome for a man who'd
fit into Ii.
But Frank did his best, anyhow.
Army. navy, marine corps, tanks: avn
alton, signalers, intelligence; cavalry.
infantry, artillery-Civilian Mills tried
'em all.
But even when he stood on tiptoe
he rose to no grander height than 4
feet IL and the recruiting officers
would have nome of him Frank had
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Chickens Caused Purchaser All Kinds of Trouble

NEW YORk-Ihs interesting police court tale concerns the chameleon
4 Tx tactics Of three chickens hat turned black in the ice box Of their
purchaser overnight and which caused the purchaser all kinds of trouble and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

a matter Of anxious thought is
whether last years straw hat will be
able To see service next season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

Nor are we surprised that one Ger
Wan prisoner offered to trade his sron
o for a dill pickle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

Don't predict the end Of the war.
DO something TO help bring IL about.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Proving You Can't Keep a Good Man Down

K ANsAs CTTY-When Uncle Sam gave up that early idea of organizing a
N regiment of UNITS for servceh France there WASH n unhappier young
man In the world than Drank Mills Already he had picked OUT q boy scout
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

Probably the war was carried into
the open because the soldiers couldn't
stand the trenches any longer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

The one cIumb of comfort in the
new revenue bill is that q tax Is to
he put on fancy vests.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

German papers say that General
Foch is u b~lunderer. We wish we had
a Few more such blunderers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

Jerusalem has a baseball team.
Somebody describe its playing in scrip
turai ~phraseology.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

In the coming bone dry time a man
with a red nose may plead indigestion
n get away with IL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Much Married Man Might Tempt Fortune Again

CT. LOUIS-Jesse Ohey Gibbs hasn't had enough Of women yet. And he's
- had six wives! Hearken to Jesses nswer II the query: do O think
you might marrya gdn?" Here's the answer:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Text of Reply.

President Wilson's reply To the lat
est German note follows:
Department of State. Oct -
Sir have the honor to acknowl-
edge The receipt of your note of The
I'D, transmitting n communication nm
der date of the Goth from the Ger
man government. and to advise vou
that the president has instructed me
To reply thereto aS follows:
Having received the solemn and ex-
plicit assurance of the German govern
ment that il unreservedly accepts the
terms of peace laid down I'm his adj
dress To the congress of the United
States on the Sth of January. 1915
and the principles of settlement enun-
GATED in his subsequent addresses.
particularly the address of the 9th
OF September. and that il desires To
discuss the details of their application.
and that this wish and urpos eman-
ate not from those who have hitherto
dictated the policy and conducted the
present war on Germany's behalf. but
from ministers who speak for the ma
jority of the reichStag and for an over
whelming majority of the German peo-
pie, and having received also the ex-
plicit promise Of the present German
government that the humane rules of
civilized warfare will be observed
o on land and sea by the German
armed forces. the president of the
United States feels that he cannot de-
cline 10 take up with the governments
with which the government OF the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Huns Must Disarm.

The presidents reply. which was
made public at nine O'Clock WedneS-
day night, serves notice on Germany
that on her solemn assurance of ac-
ceptance of the terms laid down by
him in his recent addresses. he cannot
decline to take up with the govern
ments associated with the United
States in the war the question of an
armistice.
However, he forcefully serves notice
on Germany that only an armistice
which Will amount TO the practical dis
arming of her forces in the field will
be considered at all.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01

United States is associated the cues
ton OF an armistice. +
HE deems ii his duty to say again.
however, that the only armistice he
would feel justified in submitting for
consideration would be one which
should leave the United States and the
powers associated with her in a posi-.
ton to enforce any arrangements that
may be entered into and to make a
renewal of hostilities ON the part of
Germany impossible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-01
Points Way to Peace.

The presidents message clearly
points the way for Germany to obtain
peace and at the same time il strips
the German note of every vestige of
hypocrisy that c~amouhaged il. The
president reiterates that there can be
no peace with autocracy save the
peace that ZONES on the heels of I'M
conditional surrender. That point is
made perfectly plain.
Furthermore. the president Goes. as
he said he would, refers the question of
an armistice to the military advisers
of those governments associated with
the United States in the war. Their
word will be final on that subject.
and his very words strengthen the
word they will give If the question goes
that far.
The distrust that every one felt at
the German note is expressed openly
by the president. so openly, in fact.
that there can no longer be any uues-
ton in the minds of the American peo-
pie as to how the president looks upon
the peace reforms which the German
government so glibly said il had ac-
complished.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
THE SITUATION IN FRANCE

WITH each succeeding mail, the news reports
w brought to us by the daily newspapers, grow
more encouraging and reassuring. It now appears
that the great German offensive has about worn it.
self out, and with the heavy casualties that the
enemy has sustained, it appears that the allied
mics will soon be masters of the situation How
ever, it is not well to count chicks before they
hatch" and it can be fully realized that Germany
is not licked yet nor can it be told with any de-
gree of certainty how much longer the war moy
last But certain it is that the situation is much
more hopeful and reassuring from the allies view
point than it has been at any time since the with
drawal of Russia from the struggle on the eastern
front.
The designation of General Foch of France as
commander of the allied armies in France
seems to be giving general satisfaction and is !.
move of much Importance to the allied cause. In
military affairs more, perhaps, than in any others
harmony and unity of action is most important
and it is impossible to secure this without recog-
nized head General Foch is spoken of as a "wz-
ard of strategy and it is claimed has virtually
occupied the position in which he is now officially
recognized, for some time past.
Now if the Bosheviki in Germany can only de-
velop enough strength to bring the balance of that
distraught nation back into line and cause them
to again face the foe and prevent Germany from
avang herself of their supplies of food, ETC., the
outlook for an early victory for the of human
liberty will be most reassuring
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

the attention Of the people of this county is direct
ed to the matter, they will be quick in responding
and making up their quota.
AS special nducement and to obtain quick
action, we have decided to make the following
liberal offer, good for one week only:
For all money paid to us subscription ac-
count, from the publication Of this announcement
up to o'clock, p. m, Saturday April 10, we will
rebate 25 per cent in the form of thrift stamps.
SO that for every dollar you pay during this per-
iod, you obtain full credit on your subscription ac-
count and in addition the Csc. rebate, but in all
cases this must be in the form of thrift stamps,
which we have on sale at this office and ready for
distribution.
This offer applies to new subscriptions, renew
ais and money paid on back subscription account.
We believe you will concede that this is fair
and LIBERAL and by it we hope to aid materially in
bringing up Iron county's quota in the purchase of
the baby bonds.
Pass the good word on to your neighbors and
friends who are not now subscribers, if there are
any such. We want them all to have the benefit
of this offer. And hope to the sale of thrift
and war savings stamps take a big jump as re-
suit
Remember, we allow only one week for this
drive, and it will be necessary to act promptly in
order to obtain the benefits The time to act is
NOW
Letters containing remittances from out of
town people postmarked the 18th and previously,
will be entitled to the rebate in thrift stamps and
same will be promptly mailed back to them.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
FARM HELP SPECIALIST
MAKES SUGGESTIONS
FOR UTAH FARMERS

l. Help this year will be scarce.
Plan your seasons work now so you
can get on with less hired labor.
2. Everybody must work early and
late this season.
3. If you get ahead with your
work, spend a day or two helping
your neighbor.
4. Did it ever occur to you that if
you couldn't get all the help you need
ed, by fencing Off small portions of
your grain fields, hogs or sheep will
clean up your crop and put on flesh
in doing it.
5. Many farmers already report
having made arrangements with boys
to thin their beets. Every village has
many boys and girls who can thin
beets as well as adults.
6. Every local farm bureau in the
state should have a live labor COM
mittee. Each community has sufii-
cient help to take care of it's crops if
every man is utilized to his fullest
working capacity. Do not count on
outside labor, but all work together
as one large family. Let every farm
represent field When one farmer
gets behind, all turn in and give some
help. Exchange help. In haying and
harvesting do your work together Go
from one farm to another, finishing
the work as you go.
7. Farm bureaus, appoint COM
mittees to work out the above plan.
Appoint someone at a central loca-
ton who has a telephone, to act as a
clearing head. Mr. Jones calls up
this man designated as head of the
Community Help Clearing house and
states he has his work finished so his
boy can help someone else. Mr.. Smith
calls over the phone and states he is
in need of help in his hay field for a
couple of days. The director of the
local clearing station sends Mr.. Jones
boy to aid Mr.. Smith. Often n coun-
try store in the center of a commun,
ity, a. farmer with several daughters,
or the village postmaster can do this
with very little trouble, and the com
munity in turn benefits greatly.
s. The farm labor problem is a big
one, but it is not insurmountable
Hard work, close cooperation, and ex-
changing of ideas will solve the major
part Of the difficulty
Very truly yours,
j. w. WATSON,
Farm Help Specialist.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
N. A. c. SUGGESTIONS ON
CONSERVING GAS SUPPLY

Oil dealers have recently receive,
q list Of suggestions on methods I,
save gasoline. These suggestion arr
recommended by the National Auto
mobile Chamber of Commerce. Useri
of motor vehicles will be benefite,
personally and individually through
more efficient and more economical
operation of cars. Here are the rules
Store gasoline in underground
steel tanks.
Use measuring pump and hose.
They prevent loss by fire, evap-
Grafton and spilling.
Don't spill or expose gasoline
to ART evaporates rapidly and
is dangerous.
Don't use gasoline for clean
ing and washing-use kerosene
or other materials to cut grease.
Stop all gasoline leakage. Form
habit Of shutting off gas at tank
or feed pipe.
Adjust brake bands so they do
not drag. See that all bearings
run freely.
Don't let the engine run while
car is standing. 1t is good for
starter battery to be used fire.
quently.
Have carburetors adjusted at
several stations Of carburetor or
automobile companies-they will
make ordinary adjustments with
out charge.
Keep needle valve clean and
adjust carburetor (while engine
is hot) to use as lean a mixture
as possible. A rich mixture fouls
the engine and is wasteful.
Pre-heat air entering carbur-
etor and keep radiator covered in
cold weather-this will insure
better vaporidation.
See that spark is timed cor
rectly with engine and drive with
spark fully advanced-a late
spark increases gas consumption.
Have a hot spark, keep plugs
clean and spark points properly
adjusted.
Avoid high speed. The average
car is most economical at Is to
20 miles an hour.
Don't accelerate and stop
quickly-it wastes gas and wears
out tires. Stop engine and coast
long hills.
Cut down aimless and needless
use of cars. Do number of err
rands in one trip.
Know your mileage per gallon.
Fill tank full and divide odometer
mileage by gallons consumed.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
MARY AND BOPEEP

Mary had a little lamb,
But the wool-growers say
That every year a million lambs
OF Mary's go astray.
These little lambs that Mary has,
With fleece as white as snow,
Are torn by dogs, coyotes and wolves,
The prey Of every foe.
And Mary's lambs are not like those
Belonging to Bopeep;
If left alone, they'll not come home
Or grow up to be sheep.
So Congress has been asked to help
The west to save it's sheep,
Including Mary's little lambs
And those Of Miss Bopeep.
For on these lambs depends
The wool for soldiers socks,
And if we would have wool enough
We must conserve the flocks.
e. n.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

he permitted to teach in the schools
of Utah next year.
Lecturers of National Prominence To
BE Present.
Educators of national prominence
will deliver lectures at the University
of Utah this summer. The student
will thus enjoy advantages of contact
with men and women Of achievement.
Those who desire detailed informa-
ton should write at once to the
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Salt Lake
City SUMNER QUARTER.
Milton Bennion, Dean.
A. c. Darlington, Secretary.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

WE had looked for little more placid conduct
from Miss April when she assumed charge of the
weather administration, and while acknowledging
that we are disappointed in the demeanor of the
capricious dame this year, we are forced to admit
that the weather with which she has been serving
us the past few days augers quite well for the
increased wheat yield on which we are planning as
nice sunshiny days and balmy nights would have
done. There has been good precipitation in the
valleys and the store of summer water has been
greatly augmented in the mountains.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
ANNOUNCEMENT

The University of Utah announces
that it has adopted Four-quarter
plan. Under this plan the institution
will be in session practically through
out the entire year.
The summer quarter covers twelve
weeks Of work divided into two terms
of six weeks each. The first term
of the Summer Quarter begins June
10 and ends July 10th; the second
term begins July 23rd and ends Aug
ust Both. The student may enter
either for the Term or for the Quar-
ter as desired.
Trained Leaders in Great Demand
The demand for engineers, chem
lists, doctors Of medicine, trained Iius-
mess men, legal counselors, is in
creasing daily and will undoubtedly
continue to increase for long time
to come. Young men and women,
therefore, who are not of the draft
age should begin at once to prepare
for their life's careers.
Utah is Searching for Teachers
Owing to the war situation, school
teachers in Utah are in great demand
To meet this need the University is
emphasizing courses for teachers dur
ing the coming Summer Quarter
Work will be provided so that High
School graduates can meet the state
requirements for the third grade
certificate by doing twelve weeks OF
work during the Summer Quarter
Students who hold this certificate will
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
BIDDERS on Star Route mail contracts whie

BIDDERS on Star Route mail contracts which
are being advertised for again, should not lose
their heads in the fear that some other person may
under bid them and submit bids which are too low
for the service called for. Not that we wish to
suggest that the government be "held up" for an
unreasonable price. But there is a tendency on
the part of bidders to take contracts cheap that
they cannot maintain good service and make even
wages for themselves, after paying the running
expenses which are high where an automobile
schedule is required for the handling of ever in
creasingly heavy mails and parcel post freight.
Figure carefully and then add a reasonable sum
for emergencies before submitting bid. is our ad-
vice.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
WAR SAVINGS AND THRIFT STAMPS

TT is reported that Iron county is far behind in
the sale Of war savings and thrift stamps, not
withstanding Utah as a whole is near the head of
the procession OF the stamps sold in the county,
however Cedar City is credited with having pur-
chased about fifty per cent.
1t is quite unusual for Iron county to be behind
III patriotic matters, and we feel certain that once
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
50

SAVE that twenty-five per cent in thrift
stamps on the money you will pay shortly on sab
scripton account to The Record, by making your
remittance during the ensuing week. Fifty cents
two thrift stamps-on years subscription is
worth considering.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

Miss Gladys Mcconnell has been
quite sick and unable to attend to her
duties in the public school, with Sc
we're case of qunisey.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

IF the Government or the Food Admnstra-
ton will not allow us to consume our wheat when
it is raised without using an equal amount of sub
situtes it is up to the farmers of this county to
also produce more wheat substitutes this year.
Corn and rye and beans are all good substitutes.
Plan more of these commodities; particularly of
corn.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05

WHAT are you figuring on doing, Mr. Farmer.
to increase the production of wheat and other food
products from your farm this year? This is a
question you should ask yourself and be able to
answer to your own satisfaction.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-04-05
SUBSCRIPTION $500 PER YEAR

Entered at the Post Office at Cedar City, Utah, Secon
Glass Matter. First Class in all other respects.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08

Jews in Canada called for the army
are given the privilege of choosing
whether they viii fight in France or
Palestine.
Transvaal gold mining profits are 20
be taxed to the extent OF 100000.
A Zionist engineering unit may be
sent from the United States TO Pales-
tine.
Baron Won Born, Of Budapest, an Aus
trian, is sortly to be tried for attempt
ing smuggling on a large scale.
German stock exchange are on strike
until an increased stamp duty question
has been settled.
The British bread bureau at Berne
is sending TO prisoners a new bread bis
cult that will keep for months.
Influenza has spread TO Bremen. Ham
burg, Delmenhorst. Hanover and Cassel;
i6I women in Hamburg telephone Office
are ill.
Vienna Zeit says the question Of a
customs union between Austrla-Hun-
gary and Germany has retired into the
background in favor Of the establish
ment Of commercial and political re-
lations designed to oppose others
unitedly.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
NeW and Used Instruments
Uprights Squares Grands PLayer-Pianos

osandpla good
md sored for
Many have had merely the showroom
ouwishto
wilt
Guarantee you paid dforh
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
Mirbach Caused Latest UDrisinq

Then the Chechoslovaks called a
meeting OF representatives OF all demo-
cratic and socialist parties, reported
on the action they had taken. and
showed documents proving Mirbach's
participation in the plot against the
Chechosloyaks.
The meeting closed with the Checho-
slovaks' promise to leave the city,
which they did, taking arms and am
munstion. Bolshevik reinforcements
arrived the next day, and proclaimed
an alleged defeat OF the ChechoslOvak
force. Repressions were increased among
the local population.
All B0lsheWk talk about a desire on
the part OF the Chechoslovaks for a
counter revolution is but an arragant
lie. These people have no beside 10
interfere with the internal situation in
Russia, and resorted 10 violence only
when maddened by the contemplate
bolsheyik surrender to Mlrbach's de-
mand.