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The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

Mrs. W. D. Owens. Vife of Sur
geon General Owens. L. s. n. who
has been spending the summer at
Jamestown. r. l.. has returned to
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lord O'Brian
have given up their residence at
@11e California street and have
leased the former home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Moorfield Story. 1901
V street. Mr.. OBrian is special
assistant to the Attorney General.
Mrs. O'Brian and her daughters
spent two months in the Canadian
woods before returning to Wash
ington-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

= say that with the true Democrat
there cam be no such cry as My
country before party. With him the
cry must be My country and my
party, for without my party would
not have my country" Sounds queer
doesn't it? It's from a rabid speech
by the present Democratic Senator
from Illinois, Lewis. when he and
the other Democratic senators vot-
ed against a bond issue of 300 mil
lion dollars asked by Mckinley to
carry on the spanish-American war.
Now Lewis is running for senator
of Illinois at the presidents re-
quest You have not heard any
such speech as the above from the
Republican members of congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
UNOFFICIAL REPORTS GIVE
ANYTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Gossip around town is sure that
one Abilene boy has been gassed,
another taken prisoner, one Co. H,
boy hung for desertion and still an
other wounded severely while in ac-
ton. AS far as can be learned not
one of these reports is true and no
such report should be believed by
anyone, including relatives of the
boys. until the official report is Civ
en- out from Washington.
A message saying that he was we'll
and happy bad been received from
one of the Co. H boys who was sup
poed to have been taken prisoner
by the Huns.
Another example showing how
unofficial reports spread" around
is that of Everett Alvord who was
on board the San Diego when it
was sunk. Many people insisted that
his father had received a telegram
telling of the boys death but it fin
ally turned out that the bow
was safe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION
FOR DRAFT REGISTRANTS

A board OF instruction has been
appointed by the local draft board
and it will operate under the super
vision of the latter board Members
Of the newly formed board of in
struction are: Rev F. s. Blayney, s.
S. Smith and G A. Rogers.
1t has been found that mental de-
fects has been as much Of a draw
back in the work at the canton
ments as the physical defects. The
purpose of the new board is to give
personal instructions to all regist-
rants woh are liable to be called
for service. Among the things that
will be discussed with the registrants
are why America Entered the
War why America Must Win the
War" and other similar subjects.
Members of the board will speak
to the registered in a body. 1t is be-
lieved that a ten minute talk just be-
fore the men leave for camp is a
good way to place the men in the
right attitude of mind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
MUST SIGN FOR SUGAR NOW
And Maximum IL Two Pounds Per
Month Each

Owing to an order from ". T.
Innes, federal food administrator
cor Kansas, each merchant is com.
relied e have 2 SIGNATURE win
eyau purchase o. Far II is .er,
cssary that the purchaser come "a
ihn store and sign when buying
sngar This will g. into effect Mon
day. July &c. A. Case food adj
for DICKINSON county.
The new maximum, for sugar is
two pounds per capita per month.
Housewives must not expect to ord
er sugar over the telephone and
then sign for ii when the delivery
man arrives. II Is the order that the
purchaser must sign for the sugar
There will undoubtedly
be much confusion in the grocery
stores Monday when the order goes
into effect, but each person should
see to II that he complies with this
new order
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

The News Indignantly calls atten-
ton to the names of two women on
the Democratic state ticket and says
the Reflector sighted them. AS the
minor officers on the Democratic
state ticket have not for some twenty
years been elected and probably will
not be for twenty years more, it is
difficult to remember who are the
However, looking it up
we find that Mrs Caroline Dren-
ming is running for treasurer and
Mrs. Cora Lewis for superintendent
Of instruction. We hope they will
have lot of fun out of the cam
paign and not feel disappointed when
the returns come in next November,
or spend so much money they can't
buy new winter gowns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
BRIDGE WAS ROTTEN
TRUCK FELL THROUGH

While crossing the Chapman creek
bridge east of town, Tuesday even
ing the rear wheel of one of the
United Telephone companys big
trucks broke through the floor and
for two hours all traffic on the Gold
en- Belt was blocked The truck was
carrying heavy transformer which
was securely fastened to the truck
or the transformer would have slid
off into the creek. The floor of the
bridge is in bad condition and dang
erous for even much lighter loads
In many places the planks are worn
SO thin that horse could easily
break through and yet there is
scarcely bridge in the county that
carries more travel-Chapman Ad-
vertiser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

1t is reported that the government
not congress, il refused-is to
loan money to wheat raisers when
they are unable to seed a full acre
age without help This is good bust
ness and the loans should be ample
and in good faith. Farmers in the
western third of Oklahoma, Kansas
and Nebraska, as well as in parts
of the Dakotas and Minnesota, have
suffered almost complete loss of two
crops. Over 100000 acres of wheat
in Kansas alone, sown under condi-
tions calling for unusual expense
for seed and labor. were abandoned.
The condition of the land owners
Does not permit them to make an
other trial With financial assist
anee there is possibility of incraes-
ing the acreage of Kansas alone l.
$4,000 acres and in other states
fully 100000 acres more. At the
average yield of IA bushels it would
mean an additional 46.00O.OOO
bushels of wheat, or enough to pro-
vide the bread ration of 1000 900
soldiers for nine months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.

A Keinkel of Industry was bust
ness visitor in town.
A. F. Rice, of Hanover, Pa, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Baer.
Mrs. II. D. Trott and daughter
returned to California after a visit
here.
Arthur Hurd and William Sterl
returned from a motor trip to Colo
RADIO Springs.
Mrs. Roy Dahnke and daughter
are here from Manhattan for Wis
it with relatives.
G.. w. Collins, one of the leading
hardware merchants of Belleville,
was the guest of H. ]. Hodge on his
way to Salina.
Mr. and Mrs. Meze Tilton of De-
troit are home from a month visit
with relatives at Manitou, Colo. He
reports all the former Abilene folks
as well.
Mrs. Carl Carsett and son return
ed Sunday from a visit with rela-
tives in Colorado. Mrs. VIM. Wand
enberg accompanied them for short
visit here
H. d. Landes of Salt Lake City
is here visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G. Landes, and his brother,
0. B. Landes. He is attending the
national tractor show at Salina.
Miss Lois Crawford is home from
Colorado where she did chautauqua
work. She will appear on the pro-
gram of the Redpath-Horner chau-
-aupua when it shows in Abilene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Lifts left
oday on a goods buying trip end
7isit to northern Michigan. They will |
De joined at Kansas City by E. E.
Nagomon and wife of Great Bend
md ]. L. Dewey of Larned. All will
axe a three weeks outing IN the
snow Islands
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
CONGRESSMAN WITNESSED
THE HARD FIGHTING

With the American Forces on the
Aisne-Marne Front, July 31.-Six
war-tired American representatives
in Congress are on their way back
to Paris today after having observed
from a hillside Monday the tussle
for possession Of the town of sergy.
The representatives saw American
infantrymen in action, witnessed the
firing of the entente allied big guns
and heard the rattle of German ma
chine guns and the crashing of the
heavy cannon of the German crown
prince.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Washington, July 31.-Perfection
of an airplane flare for use in night
bombing expeditions over enemy
territory was announced by the ord
nance department. The flare is re-
leased from the plane in a parachute
and is set off by air friction. At a
height of two thousand feet, it is
announced, it will cast a light of
more than 100000 candle power
over an area one and one-half miles
in diameter The glare prevents de-
lection of the plane from the ground
it was also explained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
ADVANCE
TWO MILES MORE
u. S. Troops Now Hold Apex Of Al
lied Front
MEN FROM MIDDLE WEST IN 1T
On Either Side of Americans The
French Also Moved Forward
Hun Attacks Have
Failed

With the American army on the
Aisne-Marne Front, July 81
Through a barrage as deadly as any
the Germans have laid down on any
sector for months, the American sol
diers, comprising men from the mid
die west and eastern states. pushed
their line forward a little more to-
day and today it forms the apex Of
the long Allied front.
Their progress was considerable
though less than two miles, but is is
regarded as a brilliant operation in
view of the determined countering
by the Germans.
on either side the French also
moved forward, while steady pres
sure was maintained against the east
and west flanks.
Information early in the day in
Dictated the withdrawal of the
Fourth Guards, but 1t developed
that that renowned organization and
the Bavarians were still on the front
and the strong opposition they
offered testified to their reputation.
But their sacrifice was in vain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
WILL CHARGE TWICE AS
MUCH FOR ADJUSTMENTS

Washington, July 31.-The war
tax on amusement admissions and
on club dues will be doubled in the
new revenue bill This was finally
decided this afternoon by the house
ways and means committee, which
is framing the measure. The present
tax on amusement admissions is 10
per cent and the rate on club dues
is 10 per cent when the dues are
more than SIP year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
TWO POSSIBILITIES

Two possibilities are before the
Allied armies on the west front. One
is that the German army and gov
eminent is merely a shell, like the
confederacy in the last year of the
war, and may collapse at any time.
The other is that they are able to
hold their ground and fight for a
long time yet, being driven back
slowly and with much sacrifice from
the Allies. Which is right no one
knows-it is doubtful if the com
manding generals on the Allied side
know Popular imp ession is that the
former is the correct situation-and
everybody hopes this is right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

A tracer sent to locate the old
fashioned man who wore a peach
stone watch charm reports from
cIearfield. Pa Located my man.
He also carries a combination pen.
pencil. toothpiek, and rubber stamp.
ANY Instructions" Certainly, draw
for expense money and hunt for the
old-fashioned man who always car
ried a toothbrush in his left vest
pocket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

The government is begging peo-
pie to save tin to help win the war
but Kansas junks this year 10000
automobile tags costing IL cents
each. clear waste of $4,000 be-
sides $4,000 more wasted sending
out new tags by mail. California
uses its old tags year after year
and saves the tin. If Kansas does not
learn economy probably the Topeka
Capital is right-a state income tax
will be necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
TO RECRUIT ALL THE
LABOR FOR EMPLOYERS

Washington, July 31.-The Unit
ed States Employment Service is
straining every force at its command
to perfect machinery for taking ov-
err the gigantic task of recruiting all
common labor for the war industries
Of the United States beginning
Thursday, August 1. After that date
no employer engaged in war business
who employs more than 100 work
ers will be permitted to recruit
common labor except through the
federal employment service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
TAPS FOR SWITCH LAWYERS
Government VIII Settle for Personal
Injuries on Railroads

Chicago, July 31.-The abolition
of the shyster lawyer and the am
bulance-chasing doctor was recorded
today at the annual meeting of the
Association of Railway Claim
Agents, when j. H. Rowland of
Washington, speaking for W. G. Nc
Adoo, director general of railroads,
announced that hereafter the gov
will assume direction of the
settlement of all personal injury
cases. A committee was appointed
ia proceed at once to Washington to
discuss the new arrangement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector, August I, 1879
PUBLICATION NOTICE

To Alexander Wilson, and ---
wilson, his wife, whose first name
Is unknown, If living, and their un-
known helrs, executors, administrat-
ors, devisees, trustees and assigns
II they be dead the unknown heirs
executors, administrators. devfsees;
trustees. and assigns of John Moore
deceased; A. B. Mathew If living and
his unknown heirs executors, adj
ministrators, devisees trustees and
assigns If he be dead; the unknown
heirs. executors, administrators, de-
Visees, trustees and assigns of Geo.
Haselton, deceased; The Equitable
Mortgage Company, corporation;
The Equitable Securities Company,
corporation; Isabelle Kiger, il liv-
ing, and her unknown heirs, execut-
ors. administrators, deVisees. trustees
and assigns if she be dead; ]. b. Hal
stead. If living and his unknown
heirs, executors, administrators, de-
visees, trustees and assigns if he be
dead; John H. Swartz, if living, and
his unknown heirs, executors, adj
mnistrators, devisees, trustees and
assigns if he be dead John w. Bak-
err. Charles e. Hollenback, If living,
and his unknown heirs, executors,
administrations. devisees, trustees
and assigns if he he dead H. H.
Floyd, if living, and his unknown
heirs, executors, administrators, de-
visees, trustees and assigns if he be
dead; The Abilene Land and Cattle
Company, a corporation, or its I'M
known successors, trustees and as
signs: o. H Manning, if living, and
his unknown heirs, executors, adj
assigns if he be dead; the unknown
heirs executors, administrators, devil
secs, trustees and assigns of Frede-
rick A. Lamping, deceased:
Won and each of you are hereby no.
flied that you have been sued in the
District Court of Dickinson county,
state Of Kansas, in an action wherein
= r. Murphy is Plaintiff, and you, to-
sether with others are defendants,
ion Of said Plaintiff on or before the
4th day of September 1918 or the same
will be taken as true, and judgment
# said Plaintiff to all that tract of
and situated in Dickinson county,
tate of Kansas, and described as fol-
Ovrs. to-wit:
The north half of section number
hirteen G3l. the west half of the
ortheast quarter and the northwest
uarter of section number twenty
hree C23). the northeast quarter the
orth half of the northwest quarter,
he southeast quarter of the northwest
uarter, the east ham of the south
-est quarter the southwest quarter Of
ne southeast quarter, all in section
lumber fourteen (1G, the north half
T the southeast quarter of section
lurteen 14) except tract described
s follows beginning at the southeast
lrner of said north half Of southeast
larter of section fourteen (1A, run
ing thence north % rods. thence west
J, rods, thence south 25 rods, thence
ist IL rods, to place of beginning, all
township thirteen G3l. south range
ne % east of the Sixth Principal
eridian. and containing 1910 acres
ore or less.
And excluding and barring you and
Ich of YOU from setting up any claim
or TO the real estate above describ-
adverse to the title and right of
,ssession Of said Plaintiff.
G. r. MURPHY,
= HURD & HURD, his Attys.
1w3
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
Moline Rotary Disc Flows
- .sOAlNE Pl0be-
nj &aISs.Sslssa
@A|5
Penetration

Without penetration, a disc pillow
is worthless. Some disc plows get
penetration by subsoil blade attach
ments. that double or even triple
the draft Clearly. then, this is an
improper mthod OF obtaining pene-
tration.
The penetration OF the MOLINE
ROTARY disc plows is obtained by
the correct design of the frame; by
the perfect hang" of the. discs; and
by placing the seat in such a po-
sition that the weight of the operat
or has the greatest effect in assist
ing the disc into the ground. In ad-
dition to this, for blowing under ex-
tremely unfavorable conditions, we
have convenient weight racks in
which stones or sacks of sand may
be palced to help obtain penetration.
See This Wonderful Pillow at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
AILMENTS
TO BE MIGHTY BUSY

Washington, July 31-The war
departments program now provides
for the instruction of 100000 sol
diers in the national army training
detachments before next June 80.
Some $4,000 have completed such
instructions, and $4,000 now are in
training.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
PUT 10 PER CENT TAX
ON SALE OF AUTOS

Washington, July 31.-A 10 per
cent tax on gross sales of manufact-
urers, producers and importers of
automobiles, piano players, graphic
phones, sporting goods. cosmetics,
patent medicines, cameras. and sim
liar articles, was tentatively agreed
upon today by the house ways and
means committee, which is drafting
the new $S,OOO,OOO,OOO revenue
bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Washington, July 31.-Ratifica-
tion of the draft treaties between
the United States and Great Britain
and Canada, were exchanged today
at London, it was officially stated at
the state department, making them
effective from today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
ABOUT THE AUTO TAG
WASTE-CANDIDATE's REPLY

Kansas wastes about $4,000 a
year in sending out automobile tags.
The Reflector was curions 10 know
what the candidates for secretary OF
stare propose TO do about II Il eiec;-
ed. II wrote TO each OF them asking
their plans. The replies follow;
Z. a. Jewell, Republican, no ans
wer.
F. J. Ryan, Republican, no ans
wer.
w. T. Salisbury. Democrat, in
France in service
L. j. Pettijohn, Republican:
while have not been in the Auto
mobile Department OF the Secretary
of states Office for more than a year
and am not familiar with the man
ner in which the business is handl-
ed, yet ! want to say that should
be fortunate enough to win this
nomination and election that / will
administer the duties of that office
in compliance with the law and to
the best interests of all concerned.
And. if il is possible to make saw
ing of any amount OF money to the
state of Kansas or TO the individual
tax payers that ! shall adopt such a
policy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

You may be in doubt as to wheth-
er we are in this fight for democra-
ey in self defense. for the freedom
of the seas. to ayenge the Lusitan-
la. or what not, but there is no doubt
that we are in the fight to win. Rea-
sons are OF minor Importance. Win
ming with as little cost OF life as
possible, is the whole thing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

That is a fine endorsement the
leading citizens Of Enterprise give
Roy Williams. They know him and
evidently have faith that their
townsman is made Of the right stuff
for sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
Need Steel. steel. Steel

Washington, July 31.-Steel re-
quirements of the shipping board for
the next three months call for l.
100000 tons, an increase of $50, 900
tons over the regular monthly
schedule for that period. This in
crease is desired so as to provide for
a reserve of 100000 tons by No
vember.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Speaking of non-essential oecupa-
lions, there's automobile racing by
professional racers who go from
town to town. 1t wastes gasoline,
wastes rubber, wastes labor and
lacks the real elemnts of sport.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

One thing, is very noticeable
and very significant-no one now
outside the draft age limits is OBJ
jecting to an enlargement OF the linz
fits so as to include him. All are
ready to respond to any call the ma
tion may make.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
Intended TO Use Press

New York, July 31.-Details Of
German plans to buy newspaper
in each of thirty cities in the United
States as revealed by George S.
Viereck in his examination by Depu-
ty Attorney General Becker was
made public today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Again comes the word from Eng
land that airplanes will win the war.
With few thousand planes the Ger
man bases could be bombed out of
existence and the army and subma-
rine force be wiped out. This is the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Several German newspapers who
still belittle the American army de-
clare that it is not equipped with
rifles nor with artillery. For heav-
ems sake what are those Boys doing?
Licking the Huns with their bare
fists?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

/ am a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for the office OF
treasurer of Dickinson county, sub.
feet to the decision of the voters in
the August primary election.
WILL e. HERSHEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

No one can give permanent def
inition for a non-essential industry
or occupation. 1t all depends upon
the needs of the war. Everything is
non-essential that stands in the way
of success. It's up to you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

The Ford factory apparently de-
ponds now on one young mantle
son Of Henry Ford. After being put
in class one by two draft boards he
has been exempted from service by
the president as essential to the Ford
factory. Suppose anything should
happen to the young man. Where
would the factory be?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Gasoline freight rate up one-half
cent a gallon gasoline up one cent
a gallon. Thus does John d. get
ready to buy more Liberty Bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
The War Department

The War Department announces
that clothing for the soldiers is a
full size large, on an average, than
heretofore. We imagine that to the
Huns the American soldiers look to
be five or six sizes larger than they
expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

am a candidate for county clerk
subject to the action of the Republi-
can primaries, August G. 1918.
II. w. KING.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

While 1t was about it why didn't
the government make it crime to
borrow a neighbours paper and SO
reduce the deadbeat per capita?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
THURSDAY, AUGUST /, 1913
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

/ am a candidate for renomina-
ton for Register of Deeds subject
70 the Republican primaries.
J. l.. WORLEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01
COUNTY CLERK.

hereby announce myself as
mmndidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for County Clerk, subject to
me action Of the primary. August
D, 1918.
WILL A MOORE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-01

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Bitter taste? Complexion sallow?
Liver perhaps needs waking up.
Deans Regulets for bilious attacks.
soc at all stores.