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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
News Of Our Soldier Boys.

A number of the boys who went to
Camp Lee on june "a, have already
been assigBed 10 what is called the
"Overseas Detachment" Just what
.thfs means nobody knows. Whether
It forebodes an early journey across
the Atlantic for them is a matter OF
interesting conjecture.
Two sons of the late r. w. Morrow
are in France. AS a member OF the
41st Base Hospital Unit, Walton, the
oldest son arrived iii France a lew
days ago. Eyarts who is a member OF
the 3i8th Infantry has been abroad
since June 1, and is now Sergeant.
Both Of them viii give good ac-
count of themselves when the oecas-
ion ARISES.
Hamilton, third son who was Civ
en- farloagh on account of his health
is improving and hopes to get back
in the service in September. He was
in the Navy serving as radio operator
on the Battleship Pennsylvania.
Private w. J. Getzendannar who
has been at Camp Meade for some
weeks has been discharged because OF
physical disabilities.
The facts about the death of Ser
geant Major William Z. Geary, the
Harpers Ferry boy who lost his life
in battle June Is in France have oRly
receatly been given to his family. AT
the time Of the battle fer the posses
sion Of Bots de Bellcau, young Geary
was connected with Brigade head
quarters three milSs behind the lines.
Being slated for a lieutenants commits
sisn, he considered that he would not
deserve the promotion unless he toek
part in battle.
He was needed at headquarters and
his officers refused to allow him to
take an active part in the fighting
Not satisfied with the refusal, young
Geary found man who could do the
clerical werk at headquarters and
started for the scene of battle alone
He joined his company which sscceed-
ed in repelling an attack but was
among the missing when fighting
/ ceased. Search was made and some
days later his body was found where
he had been killed insanity by shell
The gallant young soldier was q grand
son Of Mr.. Edward Higgins, veteran
of the Stonewall Brigade, and a high
| ly esteemed resident of Harpers
Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
DR.. Miles Nervine

advertised in the papers and at
once began to take Il. continues
10 take It for some time and now l
am welk"
If you are troubled with loss OF
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to Sleep; if you are IN 2
ornersl run down condition and
enable TO bear your part OF the
daily grind of life, you need some
thing to strengthen your nerves.
You may not realize what is the mat
ter with you, but that is no reason
whv you..should delay treatment
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
DR.. F. P. EDGELL
DENTIST.
Commissioners Notice,
MRS O. M. PHILLIPS

MRS O. M. PHILLIPS
VS..
r. H. PHILLIPS
Suit in Chancery in the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Extract from decree of July "a 1914.
1t is adjudged, ordered and decreed
that this cause be referred to S. w.
Washington, Commissioner in Chancerv
with instruction
lst. To ascertain any debts OF the late
partnership of VIM. Philips Sons. some
times called the Phillips Lumber & Manu-
fact ring Co.
Fad. TO settle the account of Robert Fl
Phillips one of the partners with said firm.
Srd. To settle the account of Mrs. O. n
Philips, one of the partners with said firm.
4th. To ascertain the interest of each
partner u said firm and in the late partner
ship assets.
9TH To report upon any other matters
deemed pertinent by himself. or reque sted
by either Of the parties so as to finally set
tie the affairs of said partnership.
Before executing this decree, said Com.
missioner shall give notice to the slid de-
tendant and shall also advertise in some
newspaper published in Jeffeson County. a
notice for proof of debts existing. if any.
against said partnership, oEee week for
four consecutive weeks.
copy teste.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL. Clerk.
BYE. A. Daniel, d. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
DR.. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
trial, no matter how many other
remedies have failed to help you.
Sold by all druggists. II first bottle
falls to benefit your money Is returned.
MILES MEDICAL. CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
At WAR WITH YOURSELF +!
HELP NATURE 10 DEFEAT THE
nasEAsE Az YOUR BODY.

Keen up the fight do not give up.
Nature is trying to serve yen u concuei
ing the wrongs that may exist
Red blood. vim, courage, vitality, an
caaro larlinr. No wonder you are nerV-
Gus and discouraged. -
Why not call to your aid strong,
denendable ally2 DR.. Pierce's doiden
WedicaI Discovery has for over forty
wears proyen its merits as most power
mi tonic and blood builder TO the many
Thousands who have been feturheu W
good health by its use - -
Clear the coated tongue, get rld o.
nnsirhtlv skin trouble. Let this remaIk-
able remedy rid your body OF the I'm,
nnrities OF the blood. let 1t tone ana
sstrangthen YOU. 1t often cures the hnger-
ing chronic cough. s., r,;-aox-o~r
il absolutely herbal tonic. Tree from
alcobol ar dangerous habit forming
drnrs. All druggists. Liquid or tablets.
FaIPu0ST. VIVA ince can remem-
her when a boy at home, DR.. Pierce,s
Remedies were used in my family at diff
feaen, times aud they always proved 70
Id inst as advertised. personally have
taken the Golden Medical Discovery
and know It to be q splendid remedy Tor
the blood liver and stomach, or deep
seated coughs and bronchial trouble. 1
have also taken the Pleasant Pellets.
They clear ones system OF all impurities
and in a mild and easy manner. know
all DR.. Pierce's Remedies TO be good ana
recommend their use."-M. IL. NEAL, SoS
Virginia Avenue.
FAIRMoNT. w. WA.-1My husband has
taken many bottle of Doctor Pierce
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all claimants Of
debts against said partnership that l viii
proceed to execute above decree and take
proof Of all such debts, at my Office Is
Charles Town, on or before the sth day q
August, 1915.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
July. 1915.
S. W. WASHINGTON.
July l6-4t, Commissioner in Chancerv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
Woman Finally Receivers
From Nervous Breakdown

IMPOVERISHED nerves destroy many
neonie before their time. Often be-
fore 4 sufferer realizes what tie
trouble IS, he is on the verge OF a a
connlete nervous breakdown. II
Is of the utmost importance to keep
your nervous system in good con-
Jition. as the nerves are the source
az ali bodily power. Mrs. Rosa
Bonner, 825 N. 18th ST., Burning
ham, Ala, says:
81 have been suffering with nerv-
Gus prostration for nine, or ten ten
wears. Have tried many OF the best
doctors in Birmingham, but they al
failed to reach my case. ! would
feel as If was srnothering; hnaliy
I went into convulsions. My little
4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06

GOlueu Meuicdl lis
covery and considers
it the very be s.
m e dicine he has
ever known. He has
taken it as a blood
"a e d i c in e t Q r
stomach trouble, also
for rheum Z 1'sva, ana
Il has never Ialied 20
Rel.ef. He re-
lies On Ghis medicine
u keen him in a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-06
Commissioners Notice.

The following Fiduciary accounts
are before me for settlement:
1918
Jan. 8. H. C. Page, Trustee under the
will of VIM. Rouss.
May II. Reason Smith, Guardian OF
Wilbur Smith.
May %. Nellie S. Coleman, Admir-. Of
G. N. Coleman.
June II G. c. Krepps, Executor Of
Louisa Krepps.
" Flora Med. Smith, Executor
of Bessie G. Perry.
" Flora Med. Smith, Guardian
of Eliza A. Perry Washing
ton.
" Alpa C. Peer, Admininistra-
tor of Lewis n. Peer
Given under my hand this Both lay
of July, 1918.
S. w. WASHINGTON.
Commissioner of Accounts.
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NOTICE.

viii remove my Office from the Postofice
Building to Office sdioiriug the residence of
Mrs Q. ". Coepaa. 4. Washington street,
A
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
ADDITIONS. BErTERMENTs AND
EQUIPMENT FOR NATIONS
RAILWAYS
MANY PROJECTS POSTPONED
Administration Not Encouraging
Many Ane Extensions Dsrlne was
Times

Washington. May. 30, Railroads
under government operation this
year will spend nearly a billion dol
lars for additions. bctterments and
equipment. or approximately three
times ss much as In any one OF the
last three years. Total capital ex-
penditures approved by the rHilroad
administration a. announced today
are ss37.s61,3is.
OF this big sum sl40.07f 900 will
be spent for additions and better
ments. such as stations and other
property improvements; sl7s.6ss.-
900 for equipment. cars. and loco
motives already ordered through the
railroad administration, and sfs.-
303.00o for track extensions.
The figures disclose Director-Gsn
cral McAdoo's determination TO Il,
the railroads make many improve
ments which they had neglected dur
ing the last three years. postponins
oil possible projects requiring big
expenditures. II also 10 shown that
the railroad administration Is not
encouraging many extensions Of
lines during the war emergency. and
In some cases propects already an
der way have been discontinued.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
RED CROSS DRIVE Y q
STARTS WITH VIM

The frst day of the local Red
Cross drive ended with flying colors.
All teams canvassed their portion
Of the country districts yesterday.
An early start was made and the
work was not finished until late In
the evening.
The captains OF all teams have
made very enthusiastic reports. The
people we're expecting the commit
tees and had their money ready. No
arguments we're necessary, except In
n few pacifist cases. Nearly every
one was anxious to help all that
they were able. Mr.. Thompson re-
ports one small boy In Provolt, by
the name OF Virgil Brown, who lis
tened intently to the conversation
concerning the Red Cross. then
emptied his pockets, giving II cents,
which was not his bit. but his all. to
the cause. Another little fellow
brought 10 cents to Mr.. Woodw .rd
with the remark, 81 want one of
them there buttons"
Old and young we're intereste I.
The teams we're treated royalty. be-
Ing asked to dinner all along thu
route and given every consid-
eration as workers OF the Red Cros-.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
WHITE HOUSE WOOL
COMING TO OREGON

Salem. May Governor James
withycombe received a telegram to-
day from the national headquarters
OF the American Red Cross. announc-
Ing that two pounds OF wool from
White House sheep, had been pre-
sented to Oregon BY President and
are to be soldcmfwpy ybgkqj xsnfi
is to be sold by auction for the bene-
NJ OF the American Red Cross. The
proceeds OF this auction VIII be
known as the presidents fund.
Governor withycombe will an
nounce later when the auction viii
be closed, but In the meantime bids
should be sent direct to the COVER.
nor. The wool Will be mailed to the
successful bidder by President and
Mrs. Wilson.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
Commissioner RENDERS
M|NERAlLANDDECS|ON

The commissioner OF the General
land oiilce. to whom appeal was
made In the case OF Emil Kroll Va.
James T. Logan and others. has Jus,
rendered a decision affirming the
decision OF the Rosebur.. land oifice.
This decision was against the con-
tentlon OF Kroll that the land. which
was part OF the mine operated by
George Esterly. is more valuable Tor
agriculture than for mining pur-
poses, thus establishing the mineral
character OF the premises In dispute.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Mitchell. 8. d.. May 20.--A high
wind storm. accompanied by rain
and sleet, ripped its way through
Woonsocket. 8. D.. about 20 miles
north of here Saturday night. level
ling number Of residences and
other buildings. Reports received
here Indicated that none was killed
or injured. The storm entered the
town from the southwest and swept
a narrow path.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
BOARD SETS PRICES aa
ON 1878 WOOL CLIP

Washington. May s0.-The war
industries board has fixed the price
for the 1918 wool clip at prices e.
tablished in June. 1917. at Atlantic
seaboard markets on secured basis.
The government is to have the prior
rights on clips and the remainder
subject to allotment for other uses
and under direction Of the boards.
Distributing centers have besn
selected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
COMMENCEMENT AT O.. A. @.
FROM MAY N To JUNE a

Corvallis. May 20.-Commence
ment at o. A. c. win begin wednes-
day. May 20, and close Monday, June
g. William Allen White. the buzz
say editor Of the Emporla, Kansas.
Gazette, will deliver the class ad-
dress, and DR.. W. A. Waldo. Of the
White Temple. Portland, will preach
the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
THIS AFTERNOONS REPORT
SHOWS JOSEPHINE MAN 300
To THE GOOD
BIG LEAD N MULTNOMAR Co,
State Trcasurer Nomination Stands
Between HolS and Ryan Ryan
Iesding This Afternoon

Portland. May 2o,-Indications
are that Fred A. williams OF Jose.
phine county has won t,ss nomina-
tion for member OF the public ser
vice commission over Frank A. NIL
ier. Last nights report gave vii.
liams a plurality Of 4s5 ont Of a
vote Of approximately 10000. To
day at o'clock williams plurality
was set at 200.
Williams. whose home is in Grants
Pass. had a, big vote in Multnomah
county. fistJ Jl-fifW ~
Two nominations on the republi.
can state ticket still remain in doub,
Justice Of the supreme court and
state treasurer. For supreme cour,
the nomination lies between Charles
A. John and Percy r. Kelly. with IN
dications that the oficial count viii
disclose nearly tie vote. John s
Coke will run a close third.
For state treasurer the nomina
tIon lies between o. P. Hoif an,
Thomas r. Ryan. Here. too. II ma!
require the ofhcIal count to deter
mine the result, although indica
tons are clearer than in the Judge
ship contest. The plurality Of 5.o1'
given william Adams In Multnoma
county has been much more thar
offset by the larger vote accorde,
This opponents upstate. t,liFi
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
CLERKS IN DEFERRED |
CLASS GET NO FUNDS

Washington. May 20.--After Rep
resentative McKuglin of Michigan
charged that over 1000 men en-
ployed in the department Of agri-
culture had been given deferred
classification for military service, the
house amended the food production
bills, Incorporating In the bill that
none Of the s11.OO0.O00 appropriat-
ed should be devoted to their SAL
aries.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
PRESIDENT PUTS
RYAN At HEAD
Army signal Corps WIN No Longer
Have Charge of Air Graft
Production

Washington, May 20.-As the frst
act under the new law permitting
executive arransement OF depart
ments, President Wilson today took
the production OF aircraft from the
army signal corps and established an
air production board. headed by
John d. Ryan. as a separate orsani-
zation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
TORNADO KILLS
IN BL0OMF F|ELD
Twenty Five Injured When Twistes
Hits Nebraska Town - Dakota
Also n Hit

Omaha, May 20.-Twelve persons
we're killed and 25 injured in the
tornado which swept over Bloom
field. Neb.. Saturday night. The
killed and injured we're mostly chill
dren.
Bloomfield is town OF about
200.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
CONVICT JEFF BALDWIN n
WAS NOT "sURIbOUNDED'

Salem, May 20.---Thcre Is AZ yet
no clue to the whereabouts OF Con-
Wet Jer Baldwin, who escaped from
the penitentiary on Sunday n week
ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
DESTROYING FOOD TO
KEEP FROM GERMANS

, London, May 20.--Germany's
ruthless methods in attempting to
gather foodstufs In Ukraine Is meet
ing with bitter opposition from the
exasperated public. District as
semblIes have decided to destroy
bread and other provisions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

St. Paul. May 10. A terrific storm
swept parts Of South Dakota late
Saturday night. according to infor-
nation received in the Twin Cities
Aberdeen was isolated. 30 far ~ wire
communication was concerned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
ACTIVE ARTILLERY REPORTED
IN THE AMENs SECTOR
TODAY
FRENCH AND ITALIANS ADVANCE
Ono Of Best American Ayfasoss Il
Killed While In Conflict with Hun
Plano On West Froat

Paris. May 2o.-Active artillery
fighting is reported near Hangard
on the Amiens front northwest Of
Rheims today. "A French dstsch-
ment penetrated to the third Ger
man line. taking prisoners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Norfolk. Neb.. May 20.--A severe
wind and hail storm swept Antelope
and Knox counties Saturday night
doing considerable property damage.
No loss OF life was reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Washington. May President
Wilson today signed tho overman
bill giving tho president broad pow
ers to coordinate government de-
partments.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

With the American Army. May 80.
Raoul Lufberry Of the An
erican flying corps, whose home vas
in Connecticut, was killed In an
aerial battle. the German machine
which killed him evidently escaping.
Major Lufberry. who was regard
ed as one Of the best American svi-
ators. was attacking q big German
triplane whom shot down. He vas
hit in the thumb. the bullet peas-
trating his gasoline tank. Lufbsfry
jumped when SOC yards above the
ground. He had II victories to his
credit. ~
Two hostile airplanes were today
brought down by American aviators.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Paris. May 20.-Captain Charles
Biddle, Of Pennsylvania. a member
Of the Lafayette squadron, who was
recently lost after fight. was found
by French scouts In No Mans LAID
with bullet hole through his leg
and his machine wrecked. He vas
taken to the rear for treatment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Aberdeen, 8. D.. May 2o.-Accom-
panying a heavy rainfall, which wal
general over this part Of the state
cyclone late Saturday night de-
molished buildings on q dozen farmi
In the vicinity Of Groton. 20 miles
east OF here. There was slighf
hail storm. but no damage to crops
Aberdeen was struck by hard vint
and rain storm. but no serious dam
age was done.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
,STEAMERlOST IN |
FOREIGN WATERS

Washington. May 20-The AmSri-
can cargo steamer B. G. McCulloch
has been reported sunk by mine'or
torpedo in foreign waters. All on
board were saved except Engineer
Daugherty.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Paris. May 2o.-The French sad
Italian troops have advanced 12h
miles on the western end Of the Ma
cedonian front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
FOUR ENEMY AiI,pLANEs SHOT
DOWN ~ BRITISH DEFENSE
FIRE
MOST PRETAT|OUS AIR RAID
Turkish Troops Resume Offensive
along the -caurasion Front. Armc-
nian Massacre II Begun

London. May 20.--ThIrv seven
we're killed and ibb injured In the
London area last night during an
air raid. which was probably tho
most ambition air raid ever under
taken by the Germans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
GOVERNMENT NOT TOl
TAKE SHORT LINES

Washington, May 20.--Instead OF
taking over the short line railroads
the, administration plans to insure
them fair division, joint rates, and
adequate car supplies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

London. May 20. . n. -Four
enemy airplanes we're brought down
In last nights raid over eastern Eng.
land. says an oficial communication
Just issued.
The communication says:
Reports show that four Of the
enemy airplanes which raided Lon
don and the southeast last night
have been brought down. The raid
appears to have been on large
scale. A considerable number OF
bombs were dropped. No details OF
casualties or damage are yet avail
able"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

VIM. A. Wilson. Y. NJ. G. A.
worker killed In a motor accident In
France was accorded military fu-
neral at the front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

Paris. May 20.-American gun
ners t0lay brought down a German
airman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

London. May 20,--Turklsh troops
have resumed the offensive along
the caucasion front and have occu-
pied Van. Another Armenian mas.
sacre has been commenced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

London. May s0.--The German
artillery developed increased activ-
Ity last night along the front be-
tween Albert and Bucquoy.
Meade County news., 1918-07-11
RABBINIcAL LAWS OF HEALTH
Purity, Aim Of Most Of the Sanitary
AsaHddtes, Was to 6e Not Only Y
7PhysIcaI, but AIso Moral.

Among the rabtis who exp0tfna6d
the law to the old-time Jews, the
neglect Of ones health was regard
cd as q SIM" writes DR.. Joseph Fl.
Marcus, attending physician to the
Jewish Seaside home, Atlantic City,
in the Medical Record.
"PuIity, which was the aim Of
most Of the Biblical sanitary laws,
was to be not only physical, but also
moral"
Among tho rsbbinical lave Of
health which Doctor Marcus quotes
and which, he says, ere generally OBJ
served to this dAy among the OrthO'
dOx Jews, are the following:
mo one should fcTcs himself 10
eAt, hs should wait until he 10 really
hungry, not hurry his meal and not
talk vhils eating.
"Aftsr ell solid food oAt salt, and
after ell beverages drink water.
at vas forbidden to eat the meat
of sn animal that had eaten poison,
or to eat meat and flsh together, or
to drink water loft uncovered over
night.
'sIt was forbidden 10 touch dur
ing meals any part Of the body which
is usually covered or to hold bread
under the arm.
"Coins should not be placed in the
mouth, as there ia the apprehension
that they have been touched by per-
sons suffering from contagious dis
eases.
"They warned against eating
heavy meals Immediately before go
ing to bed, and approved Of lying
first ON the left side and then on the
right side, this being considered
good for digestion"
Meade County news., 1918-07-11
RED CROSS NOTES

Boxes IS aud IS containing
layettes are packed ready for
shipment. -
Meade 0Ounty's quotO of knit
goods for July, August, and Sep.
tember 10 276 sweaters and 1870
pairs of socks.
There 10 q large quota Of refu.
gee garments to fill and more
workers are needed.
A gratifying increase in at.
tendance is noted, but there is
room for many more.
Surgical Dressings Depart.
meut will be open the following
days. Tuesday evening 7:30,
Mrs. Lawrence Carlow in charge
Wednesday 200 p. m. Mrs. Jay
Ellis and Mrs. M. F. Martin in
charge. Thursday evening 7:3O
Mrs. Roy Twist in Charge. FRI
day 200 p. m. Mrs. John Wood
in charge.
Headquarters has asked that
we cut down surgical dressing
work to half time and devote
more time to the refugee, hospit.
algarments, and knitting Kind.
ly make an effort to assist in
these departments as much as
possible. .r
Box SO was shipped last week,
containing 200 cotton pads,
Plains 14O, Missler so, Meade
10.
Box "a shipped July 9th con.
tanned l8O cotton pads; Missler
100. Meade 80.
Donations Floyd Hall $500.
Meade County news., 1918-07-11
UNDER ECONOMY RULES.

Forced economy is practiced by
the German prisoners Of war In
termed in England. Some Of these
men arc wealthy, one estimating his
income at between 100000 and
$3.50. 900 yesr. One Of the regrets
of these rich prisoners 10 that they
are not allowed to spend all they
would like. TAsI,aFs .liwitpd to an
expenditure Of $5 . week for lux
uries, and these luxuries must not
include anything containing meat.
sugar, -four or milk. Hence some Oc-
casionally buy as much as two
pounds Of tobacco g week, or its
equivalent in 100 cigars or 300
cigarettes.