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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Some men are quite patriotic until
they discover their darling little dol
lar I'm peril and then they begin 10
paw the mir rs If the world was not
.oting fair with them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

There are quite a number of people
who need to have 1t Numbered into
their ears every hour of the day !:
'"This nation Is MT war!"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Eat bananas; win the war" is a
new slogan. Someone may yet start
this for n slogan: use common
sense and win the war"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Somebody predicts that the war will
make boards fashionable again and the
barber Is doing what he can to abet
the war.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

A great many people still say BUS
mess before tire war" What does IL
take To awaken patriotism in some
people?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

ing gloves.
When her package was tucked I'M
der from the weather, Raincoat went
outside, raised her gloria, and
Down showered gloves, silk stock
ings, a nifty neckpiece and a silver
meshed bag.
You might suppose a showdown
like that would have raised a mob, but
there wasn't an Argus-eye in sight
thanks to the storm and TO the fact
tina this is q true happening instead
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Not to disturb the general ease Of
the country, but. say f~ellers, there's
a kaiser TO lick let's get busy with the
Job.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

If n man really wants popularity
and nothing else. he must keep out of
any public job that has to do with the
speeding of the war preparations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
No Honor.

Bacon-You know n prophet is said
TO have little honor In his own country.
Egbert-Yes. but how about the
profitecrs7
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Again we are told that the subma-
rine menace Is tied up. But it's hitch
Ing strap seems to be much too long.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

A deserter from Camp Dix has been
sentenced TO fifteen years at hard la
Dor. It's a pointer for deserters from
camp. But the death penalty for de-
sertion from the fighting ranks stands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Speaking Of the best way to make
chickens pay. the ultimate consumer
Is OF the opinion that selling ZEN isn't
the worst.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Now they're telling us there's to be
a snuff famine. 4 snuff famine must
be almost rs serious as n parsnip fam
inc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
After All, What Was There for the "Iedqe'' to Do?

4 BIG real estate man-"big' stands for busness-caled o an old tenant
- who was behind in her rent. He wa welcomed with afable APOLOGIZE
and given an exceedingly rich promise of payment. 81 has the rent, ledge,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

ships. but we seem to have undown-
able troops.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

The U-boat depredations are still al.
most as destructive as u incendiary
fires.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

country, says a circus man. If we
could only slip a few OUT
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Some send their sons; others pay
the taxes and still others do both.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

The meatless days have been such a
success that there will be less less"
days until the next order.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

About the time they begin to urge
the necessity of the back yard garden.
a seed famine will probably develop.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Fashion Is q thing easy or difficult
to understand according TO the figger OF
the girl you see Ii exhibited on.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

The good die young. and so, with a
few exceptions. do the good prize fight
ers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

Talk Is cheap, except the unpatriotie
kind which al be pretty expensive.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
Remarkable Appetite Is That of Washington Rabbit

A NEW use for coal has been discovered by the janitor of a Washington
Secretary McAdoo o to Herbert Hoover ! leave to the reader to decide. This
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

The ~bleacherite will look like 80
cents to the baseball magnate this
season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
Peculiar Thrill Went With Shopping Expedition

A WOMAN in a raincoat was buying gloves. The customer next wore fnery
"A which implied a chauffeur at the curb. Both had umbrellas that fratern-
lied, side by side, regardless of the abysmal canyon that divides mercerized
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

In circles where that tired feeling
prevails. shiftless days are observed
with accustomed regularity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

bit.
He became the possessor of a fat
rabbit, and, having no other place to
keep the little cousin to the kangaroo.
decided to house the animal In the
plenty to eat, and q tin cup Of water
TO drink, but hat rabbit developed a
taste for coal that was amazing, the
janitor tells me.
Sounds like q nature fake, I'll ad.
-f< hr< Cov- that rohhft ond A cupo
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

14"e o"o1aa 0 ht" will ph0oChlCo ih 1uuC Ad1ul4AIOn ny USNCuO
analysts. Ianham "A slumbeing
peacefully that morning. Awakened he -
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listened with that intentness one us- BOSS, 1 4AM@n
ally manifests on such occasions. His lAh1 70 ~, az
keen ar detected sounds ut III the FLEET CSX u
shed in his back yard. IcOlOI MrA. OEsc0c
Jumping out OF bed, Cliff grabbed ~ &H Haix&SsHS
his trusty 30 howiHer and made down THf# NNkI
stairs for the kitchen door. ItH MSXE
1t "a n Of the cold nights, but tHHh ~kNil-A-
Cliff plunged forth, regardless, Paja- ER |S.A~
mas and bare feet make for speed. He -sNS@ SS G.
waSi into the shed before tn THE IN
aware.
Hands upr" cried Lanham, addressing his remarks to the dusky figure
seen in the dusky shed.
But the dusky figure started to fee instead.
So Lanham let go his revolver and grappled with the intruder.
AMMAN 500 had tn fellow at his mercy and hailed him III into the light
Of the moon.
snow you com along with me-" aid Ianham.
And he marched the chicken thief out of the back ward and down the
alley to the corner of Thirteenth and G. streets southeast, where he III in a
call for a patrol wagon.
While standing there o. h corner, Lanham saws, he kept thinking all
the time just one big thought.
Finally lie " that thought voice.. "Arey you registered in h draftYh e
asked the negro.
The captive shifted nervously. "No, boss is toe young" he replied.
There another long silence.
Now W e investigate the train Of thought of the colored "a
"Wen?" answered Lanham. "What do you want?'
The colored MAJ looked down at the pavement. And then: "Boss, amt
yO feet cod?'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26

did look a s If 1t yer eating the coal, and enjoying it. 1t is the dirdest rabbit
in the world, too. But irrespective of the Goa nish little inside. 1t Is literally
playing with fire, and is liable TO meet its fate any day.
You see, the furnace is warm, n tn rabbit wanders In through the
draft door, every now and then, to investigate things.
I told the jantor about 1t; but he said:
"Deed. boss dat rabbit eats fire, he do"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
ZEN 60. DoAAE, Publisher

JASPER INDIANA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-04-26
Chicken Thief Had Consideration for His Captor

WASHINGTON-CHf Lanham. chairman If local exemption board No. 5.
w had a n exciting experience the other night, and the thoughts of the par
Elephants therein are herewith presented for future examination by psyche
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
HarrT D. WhItshIII BOB CemmIsIIoasE

Harry n. Whitehill for Commissioner
Mr.. Whitehill needs introduction TO
none Of the old and few Of the new
residents IN the voters Of Luna county.
&c he was born In New Melco atty years
ago and has lived In Dtming since 1871.
He n the Republics ncandidate for
County Commissioner from the third
district. and Is such IL entitled 70 un-
qualified support az the polls
A. q farmer and q stock raiser he has
been successful and success IN his own
AFFAIRS 10 usually an excellent recon-
mendatlon for any man running for
public once. particularly 30 when the
nature Of his occupation IN such that
through Il a man gains practical know
ledge OF Affairs coming under iuriadic-
ton Of the once 20 which he aapiros
One Of the most important duties de-
voIvlng upon q county commissioner IL
the care Of Highways This Il a line Of
EFFORT that Mr.. Whitehill understands
thoroughly, and the necessity Of which
he fully appreciates II he Il elected
he may be depended upon 70 do every
thing possible fer tho county in this
respect as we'll 81 in all Of the other
duties that pertain 70 the once
Mr.. Whllehlli has never held once,
excepting for q short time during which
he was deputy sheriff. under his father.
He has been candidate for sheriff and
for county commissioner, being defeated
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
GettInE Ready Tor soIalern.

The war relief organizations are'mak-
ing preparations to greatly extend their
provisions for the comfort health.
amusement and general benefit Of the
men at Camp Cody Within ccmpara-
lively short time they will have COM
pleted extensions that will provide the
men with comfortable dormitories for
use when of from camp on leave. and
a restaurant In which they will be
able to obtain good food, well cooked,
and served at reasonable prices These,
taken In conjunction with the pleasure
that viii be found In the big swimming
pool now under construction. will be
OF incalcuable value to the men In
training
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
Influenza Seems Under Control.

The county health officer, DR.
+. D. Vickers, stated last night thai
the influenza is apparently imprOv-
ing. While there have been several
new cases in the city, and others al
Camp Cody, there have been no
deaths, and spread Of the disease
seems to have been checked Il is
DR.. Vickers' opinion that, with con-
tinued good weather and unremii-
ting preventive measures such as the
public is using, the danger will sOOs
be over.
During the last few days there
has been in persistent circulation q
rumor that the entire city is to b
quarantined. DR.. Vickers parties
larly requested the Graphic to state
that there is absolutely no founda!
ton for this report. Camp officials
also denied is authenticity.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
Sam Watkins


MIR Schurtz. candidate on the Re2ub-
lican ticketfor treasurer collector OF
Luna County. Is manager OF the MINI
bres Valley Lumber Company. Born In
Missouri in 1874, he came to New Mexico
eleven years ago. and nas lived In
Deming for the past six years nearly
seven
His business efficiency ls proven by
the work that he has done and Is
doing. and Is testified TO by Deming
merchants and bankers generally. who
hold him In the highest esteem, Further
testimony to his ability Is found In the
regard in which he is held by Demlng
people who have had dealings through
him with the Lumber Company OF
which he In manager all OF whom des-
crlbe him as being fair. efficient and
obliging.
The countys prosperity depends upon
proper administration OF It's financial
affairs. with which the treasurer-col
lector has much to do II Is up to him TO
see to proper collection and admlnistra-
ton OF public funds belonging 10 the
county, and. consequently. he should be
man whose training ana experience
have been along business and financial
lines.
Although a Republican in politics, Mr..
Schurtz holds public Interest above
partisan demands az all times. He il a
stanch upholder Of President Wilson's
war policies. and a Arm believer In
the necessity Of all pulling together
with every ounce Of strength for the
successful conclusion Of the war. An
excellent illustration OF his unoompro-
missing public spirit. which IL directly
In line with the subject matter Of the
Graphic's leading editorial today. lies
In the following incident:
on Wednesday. Mr.. shurtz was IN a
restaurant: another customer. who wal
reading the morning paper. remarked
''Well, the Germans are on the run. and
the thing viii soon end It's all over
now but the shouting" After q few
moments. he repeated the second part
OF his statement. whereupon Mr. shurti
said That sounds like prc-0ermar
talk to me. You may be as good aT
American as am. but that IL the worst
kind Of talk and thought o indulge Ia
Just now. That IL exactly what Ger
many would like 10 have as all think
80 that we would lie down on the jOl
ct digging up our dollars for Liberty
bonds"
Ability, patriotism and personality
are pretty good qualifications. and
shurts has all OF them Vote for hin
and you win vote RicETi
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11

Republicans Of Luna county are CALI
ed upon 10 vote for julius Rosoh for
Judge Of the Probate Court a. the CON-
ing elections.
A. Mr.. Rosch has resided q DEM
Ing since lses. where he has been and
IL engaged In contract construction
work, his standing In the community n
90 well established and recognised that
further introduction would be SUPER
fluouB.
The firm Of Rosch and Louhold has
erected nine-tonths Of the buildings IN
Demlng. including schools the Masonic
Hall and two bank buildings. 81 Of
which stand 90 pretty good ard last
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11

ing monuments to his ability and proof
OF the satisfaction he has given.
Mr.. Rosch. since the European war
began, has frequently subjected to
question and criticism because OF his
German origin. name and accent In
speaking English; In this connection he
has the following 10 say; Il was born In
Saxony. Il Is true and was forced into
the German army. When l was twenty
two years old. deserted the army. at
risk Of my life itself as l could no
longer stand or tolerate the methods
and ideas OF my government. I escaped
&c these United States and have been
here ever since. There Is no better
American than | am. nor could there be.
The native horn American IL such by
chance OF birth and pafsntage. which
he could not avoid. but came here vol
UNFAIRLY. after l was grown. think
ing man. renouncing the fatherland,
and ! have always been a loyal sup
porter Of my adopted country and her
institutions. &c which gladly admit l
owe everything. l have been against
Germany throughout the war, and have
!
done all in my power to help the United
states to win the victory. I am very
proud that my son Herman volunteered
for service. not waiting to be drafted;
he IL IN the ofIicera' training camp al
Camp Hancock now. and hopes to re-
celve his commission by the fifteenth Of
this month. and then ! shall be still
prouder Of our share. My younger son,
| Frederick. IL at the Rossville Military
Academy, and shall again rejoice to
see him enter the NATIONAL service
should he be needed when he shall have
become competent"
Mr. Rcsch has never sought office.
and 10 not seeking Il now on his own
volltlon. He "a a candidate because the
Republicans urged him TO run. and his
only promise IL that. II elected. he will
administer the affairs Of probate to the
best OF his ability.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11

both times. but was a graceful loser on
both occasions.
In making their decisions, voters may
feel confident beforehand that when
they cast their ballots for Whitehill
they are selecting a man who win prove
perfectly competent % serve the
county's best interests.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
DeBREMOND Is LIEUT.. COLONEL

Major Charles DeHremond. command
or OF the New Mexico Battery A. has
been promoted 10 the rank OF Lieuton-
ant Colonel. Col. DeBremond brought
the Battery TO high state Of efficiency.
long before the United States entered
the war in Europe and Il was one eli
the first organizations from this ccun-l
try to get into the firing lines. giving
a good account Of itself every time III
went into action. Col DeBremond hai'
returned to the United States as an mi
structor and Is now stationed at camp
Meade. Nd.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11
roo LATE 10 CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Six-room house, sleep
ing porch, furnished, modern i'm
provements; two lots-5O by 14l
feet. Terms. Apply 5O4 W. Pine 81
Telephone 724
FOR RENT-s furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. ladies preferred
cheap. Call $40 s. Nickel TX.
LOST-Walking stick, silver crook
and bands, silver plate with in.
scription, 81. LIVELY" Return ia
Nordhaus' store and receive reward
IL.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-11

Bonds put the dam in pOisdam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-22
Congestion at
Seaport Eased

Washington. Oct. 2f.--The removal
of all congestion of the railroads which
paralyzed transportation last winter,
the revolutionary Transformation of
railroad conditions and methods af-
fecting seaports and the doubling OF
the freight capacity Of these ports on
the Atlantic coast for free flow Of sup
plies overseas are some OF the achieve
ments of federal control OF railroads
las made public tonight by Director
General McAdoo.
The survey Of operations for the last
seven months. for which much of the
data was compiled by A. H. Smith.
regional director at New York shows
the change In conditions since last De-
cember at six Atlantic ports--New
York. Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore,
Newport News and Norfolk!
Accommodations OF freight in rail-
road terminals at these ports last De-
cember aggregated 1890 carloads.
1000. 900 tons. with IL.
$50 carloads standing in cars. This ac-
had been reduced by Oc-
tober l to 1895 carloads, Of which
only $3.50 carloads were In cars. Sep
TENDER export tonnage was more than
double that Of last December, Janu-
AIRY or February. Last months rec
ord was 50 per cent greater than Sep
TENDER OF last year. and PSI per cent
more than September. 1914. when the
world war began.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-22
FOCH'S RESPONSE
TO HUNS APPEAL,

London, Oct. o1.-By smash-
ing forward without mercy ors
pause, along the whole 230 mile
front from the Dutch frontier III
the Mouse, Marshal Foch Ia
seeing to it that if there il to be'
an armistice the German chiefs
in the field will have nothing To-
say about it except "yes, III. n
Everywhere between tlse
Holland border and the north
of Rheims fresh advances we're
scored by the allies III the INIT
twentyfour hours. III nors h-
ern Belgium the speed az thla
progress has slackened 4
somewhat, not because oi n
terially increased Gem N W y,
sistance, bnt becaus I
the moment Is cOlle I =; pay 1
sxiing ine hia I r 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-22
Millions More
Mouths to Feed
Rctaking Of Occupied Territory In-
crcases Peoples Obligations. and
More Food Needed.

Washington. Oct 2I.--Aliied victo-
ries in France and Belgium are daily
adding to the numbers OF mouths
that must be fed by the people OF
the United States, 1t was declared by
the United States food Administered ton
today
The victories Of the past week have
added French population OF l560,-
900 and Belgium population oil
1000, ii IL estimated. to the number
this government recently estimates
must be fed.
The situation will be somewhat re-
lieved when the allies get through to
Client, for that will enable the distri-
button OF immense stores OF food at
Rotterdam.
hut the continuous gains OF terri
tory add increasing numbers TO offset
any advantage in facilities For in
stance. Il is estimated by the food
administration that s.750.00o persons
will have to be fed when the allies
have pushed the Germans back to the
Mouse.
Without these additions the In
crease In the amount OF food neces-
sary for the United States to ship
abroad Is not less than Atty per cent
over last years supply. or 1850, 900
tons. an compared with 1l.S2O.000
tons. America has long been feed
ing part OF Europe and the contrast
is heightened when the administrA-
ton shows that for the three years
prior to Americas entrance into the
war this country shipped an average
OF only 6,533, 900 tons Of foodstuffs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-22

the destruction of every arbitrary
power that can separately. secret
iy and of it's own single choice
disturb the peace of the world.
To this the German government
replies:
Hitherto the representation of
the people in the German empire
has not been endowed with any
influence OF the formation Of the
government.
The constitution did not pro-
vide for concurrence of repre-
sentation of the people in de-
cisions Of peace and war. These
conditions have just now under
gone a fundamental change. A
new government has been formed
in complete accordance with the
wishes principle? of the repre-
sentatiop of the people, based on
equal, universal secret, direct
franchise.
The leaders of the great
parties of the reichstag are mem
bers of this government In the
future no government can take or
continue In office without possess
ing the confidence of a majority
of the reichstag.
Chancclior's Responsibility.
The responsibility Of the chan
ceilor OF the empire to the repre-
sentation of the people liz being
legally developed and safeguard
ed The first act of the new gov
eminent has been TO lay before
the reichstag bill TO alter the
constitution of the empire so that
the consent of the representation
OF the people is required for de-
cisions on war and peace.
The permanence OF the new
system in, however. guaranteed.
not only by constitutional safe
guards, but also by the uushak-
able determination OF the Ger
man people whose vast ma jority
stands behind those reforms and
demand their energetic continu-
ance.
The question of the president
with whom he and the govern
ments associated against Ger
many arc deaiing-~is. therefore,
answered i'm a clear. uneauivocai
manner by The statement that the
ofter Of peace and an armistice
has come from government
which is free from any arbitrary
and irresponsible influence. is
supported by the approval of an
overwhelming majority of the
German people.
tSigned) SOLE"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-22
Perfect Unity
Between Allies
Premier Lloyd-G George and Marshal
Foch Exchange Felicifous
Greetings.

London, Oct 21.-Premier Lloyd
Georges message OF congratulation
to Marshal Foch on October 2. when
the great military leader reached his
sixty seventh birthday, and Marshal
Foch's reply. were made public today
by the British bureau of information.
Lloyd-George wired: please accept
my sincere congratulations on your
birthday. I feel a particular pleasure
In addressing you at the moment
when the allied armies under your
direction are making a formidable
change In the military situation. l
do not know whether l should the
more admire your marvellous skill as
commander or the indomitable
courage and the unquenchable faith
In victory which you have shown in
the course OF this war"
Marshal Fooch's reply was, IT am
greatly touched by your congra tula-
lions and thank you sincerely. 1 do
not forget that It is to your insisfence
that owe the position which | oc-
cupy today. The sure sign of the
glorious days awaiting our armies Is
to be found In the perfect unity which
exists between all the allied forces"