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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
Somewhere in France,

March Fl, 1918.
Dearest Dad-Since We have been on
this side We have been so continually
on the move, and have had so much to
do, that have not had time to write to
you. We have finally reached an
American camp and are more thar de-
lighted to be under our own rule again.
From the time we left the boat in Eng
land until we got here We have been
under English direction and they are
not very strong for comfort. They think
it enough that you have board floor
and two blankets to sleep on, and while
that is all right for night or so, when
they hand us week or more of it and
your body is stiff and sore, you are
sure glad to get to an American camp
and get regular bed tick with straw
and an extra blanket or two. That is
when am glad am an American.
When we got off the boat in = We
got aboard an English train. The cars
are very small and arranged in COM
partments, each compartment holding
eight persons and three compartments
to coach. Well, when saw that train
with an engine about the size of pea
nut rooster just had to laugh, and the
whole regiment joined in the laugh.
We pulled out of = at $50 a. m,
and all that day We travelled through
England. N.Y. but England is a beau
tiful country. Every inch is in high
state of cultivation and just as clean and
orderly as front yard mot ours) l..
Never in my life have ! seen such a
beautiful landscape. The fields are all
very small, and not stick or stone can
be seen. Another thing is the very
noticeable absence OF grade crossings,
all the road crossings being bridged
or tunnelled. The bridges over the
railroad are solid masonry, and have
evidently stood many years, and are
still in fine condition.
Then the houses look as though they
were as old as the country ITSELF They
are not built like our houses at all.
Your first impression is that they are
all chimneys, and they all look alike
that is, they are nearly all built on the
same plan. Every now and then We
would sail by an old castle or mansion
and about every ten minutes we would
pass through town of some sort. And
those little trains fooled me completely.
Instead of crawling along as | had ex-
pected, they just naturally flew, and
many times We went as fast as sixty
miles an hour. The cars rode more
easily than our own big coaches, due to
the fact that the roadbed is kept in alb
solutely perfect condition. III admit
| was just little bit leary about riding
so fast in such little train, but felt
that if the engineer could stand it |
could, so | curled up in one corner Of
the long seat and went to sleep.
Late in the afternoon we got to s.,
where We detrained and went to an
English rest camp. Since all of us were
pretty tired, we turned in about dark.
About ten O'Clock that night word came
for the clerk and myself to report to the
captain, who told us that it was neces-
sary that we make up at once a trip
licate company roster. Well, il took US
until three o'clock to finish that roster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly in
1uenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order TO cure it you must take
an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh
Medicine is taken internally and acts
thru the blood on the mucous surfaces
of the system. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians in this country for years. 1t
is composed of some Of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Medicine is what produces
such wonderful results in catarrhal con-
ditions. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY &CO., Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
w A R N | N G
TO CONSUMERS OF COAL.

1t is earnestly urged by the United
States Fuel Administration that all
consumers of coal who can do so shall
Immediately place with local dealers
their order for whatever coal is neces-
sary to carry them through next win
ter, so that arrangements may be made
by him to deliver the coal as soon as
possible.
Unless a continuous flow of coal is
kept from the mines to the consumer
during the spring and summer, seri-
Gus shortage next winter may result.
Place Your Order For Coal Now.
Published by order of Federal Fuel
Committee for Jefferson County,W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

In 1914 one bushel of corn would buy
about 60 pounds OF good corn fertili-
ger. Today that same bushel of corn
will buy about 100 pounds of the same
fertilizer. So that the one one bushel
of corn today will buy twice as much
fertilizer as that same bushel did in
1914.
Place your order now for fertilizer
and lime and prepare for good crop
of corn.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

THE sum of S173,7OO has been al
lotted to Jefferson county as its share
of the Third Liberty Loan, and the
banks have assumed their proportions
as follows Bank OF Charles Town, $685.
500; Farmers and Merchants Deposit
Company, SAG, 300; National Citizens
Bank, S25,l00; Jefferson Banking and
Trust Company, $4,000; Jefferson Sc
curity Bank, S2s, 300; Farmers Bank
Ct Shepherdstown, $1,000; Bank of
Harper's Ferry, S4,700.
Some of the banks have already
placed more than their allotment, and
it is very likely that Jefferson county
will subscribe for more than our pro-
portion. Let us make good record in
this matter, as our county does in every
patriotic work, and 60 so far over the
top that we shall be in the banner
class. Everybody who can possibly
spare fifty or hundred dollars OF
more should invest it in bonds-thus
serving the double purpose Of helping
the government and laying something
by for rainy day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

THERE was brought TO this country
a few days ago as prisoners of war the
crew of German submarine which was
captured by an American destroyer
some weeks ago. They will be interned
here and treated as ordinary prisoners
of war. They are the vilest of muir
derers, and it is pity that they will not
be punished as they ought 20 be be-
cause of their hideous crimes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
BUY a Liberty bond-help the gov
crnment-lay up treasure for yourself

IN recent statement Colonel Roose-
welt comes out strong in favor OF Sum
day baseball, and says it is wise to
lepalize such a measure. The fact
that God and Moses differ with him
doesn't seem to bother him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

THE government has interned DR..
Karl Muck, the leader Of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra, who first got into
trouble because he refused to allow his
company to play the Star Spangled
Banner. 1t has been found that he was
really dangerous enemy, just as many
persons suspected, and was using his
position and his accomplishments as a
cloak 10 cover good deal of rascality.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

SOME of the hyphenated German or
CARNATIONS in this country which have
been trying to carry water on both
shoulders, but nearly always leaning
toward the Kaiser, are giving UP their
charters, realizing the growing feeling
against them. This is well, for there's
no room for any questionable society
or club in these times. He that is not
with us is against us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

DEATH has ended the career of SEN
ator William ]. Stone, of Missouri.
Stricken with paralysis in Washington
last week, he survived only a few days.
He was prominent as Democratic
leader, but his attitude as one of the
little group of willful men who OBJ
structed our country's efforts TO prop
erly prepare brought cloud upon him
that destroyed his usefulness and no
doubt fastened his death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

TAR and feathers are still being ad-
ministered in various sections Of the
country 10 unpatriotic and disloyal per-
sons who fail to appreciate their priv
ilegeS in living under the protection OF
the government they seem to despise.
1t ought 10 be put on thick. The people
arc justified in taking into their own
hands the punishment of these individ-
uals who are smart enough to keep
within the bounds of the statute but
who are nevertheless guilty of grave
offenses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

If you are getting that tired and
WORKOUT feeling just try a bottle Of
Owens & Miller's Syrup Hypophos-
phites, and if you don't get value re.
:eived come back and get your money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Blue
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, Sl.50 and
$3.50 per setting Of Is eggs. S. G.
White Leghorn eggs, Sl.00 and S1.50
per setting of Is eggs. 200 egg strain
both breeds. HARRY M. GROVE,
314 West King ST., Martinsburg,W Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
DR.. Leedy, Specialist

Drugless, Non-Surgical Methods
121 West Washington Street,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
Nervous troubles, female complaint,
(women's critical period, constipation,
stomach trouble, fevers, rheumatism,
RUPTURE, heart, lungs, bladder,
spinal trouble, etc. The nucleus of 20
years experience. Get rid of the pain
and distress that make life burden.
Consultation gratis.
C. & P. phone Office and residence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

Ten States have already ratified the
national prohibition amendment. E. .
They have taken the step that will
well-nigh revolutionize both the gov
ernments Of the States and the nation
without deliberation, and without a
mandate from the people of single
State.-Charles Town Advocate.
AWFUL. isn't it, Besides, they have
actually decided for a sober nation in
utter disregard Of the wishes Of the
distillers and brewers and saloon
keepers, to say nothing of the objec-
tons of the professional politicians and
manipulators Of various sorts who find
liquor such a valuable helper in their
operations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18

WE are gratifed to note the safe ar
rival in Washington of Secretary Of
War Baker, who has just returned from
a six weeks trip TO Europe, where he
saw at first hand the conditions under
which the great world war is being
fought and where he conferred with
the leaders of our Allies. He has ex-
pressed the firm belief that We shall be
able TO defeat Germany, though the task
will be a long and difficult one, and
calls upon our people to make whatever
sacrifice may be necessary to win this
war for democracy and for humanity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
BILL.

P. S.-Since writing the above have
found out that | can tell you the ship
We came over on. Ii was the Levia-
than, formerly the great German liner,
the Vaterland. Can you beat that for
luck? -Four of us had state-room.
Add this to my address: A. P. D. 726.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-18
MONEY TO LOAN.

From $1,000 to $1,000 will be loaned on
good security, for a long term. Write
to Box III, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Smyrna times., 1918-11-27
FVS Of THE DELAWARE
MARYLAND PENINSULA
.,,ov ITEMS GATHERED FROM
ORR STATE EXCHANGES

.ostiug Items from all Parts of
D''' peninsula About Your Friends
u" ~ NeighbOrs and their DOings.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
SAGEBRUSH USED FOR ROADS
Despised Weed Is Now Declared to Be
Best Building Materia! In
Western States.

Nobody loves the sagebrush, yet
somebody is always trying to uplift it.
This is q difficult task since its ante
cedents are so bad. Nevada, COM
planned a long time because she was
called the "Sagebrush state;" hunters
hated the plant because of the bitter
flavor it impaired to the grouse; pros
pectors, settlers, stockmen despised 1t
because it encountered the earth. 1t
was fit only for rattlesnakes to coil in
and strike or for coyotes to blend their
tawny skins into vanishment.
Not long ago an Oregon man cried
Eureka ~ He said that sagebrush
was the best bodybuilding material
in the West, says New York Sun.
Now Idaho claims in the despised weed
a source of great wealth and the solu-
ton of the problem Of potash short
age: 1.-THE average acre produces
three tons of sagebrush at cost of
$25. The sagebrush burned in the
kiln gives from % to 80 per cent pot
ash. The supply is inexhaustible."
The Idaho poet, who called for
festival ito lift the curse from the
plant we know SO well and should
love-" may now consider himself even
with those who jeered and refused to
foregather with him.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
OUTLOOK DUBIOUS FOR AUTO
Roads Cannot Stand Wear and Tear
They Are Being Subjected To
by Heavy Trucks.

With the shortage Of labor for road
making and the more general use Of
the roads for heavy hauling, 1t is like
ly that the roads as they exist will
not be able to withstand the hard
usage, and the outlook Is dubious for
the automobile. Many industrial COM
panies are making use of fleets of
trucks to deliver their goods, instead
Of subjecting themselves to the uncer-
tainties Of the railroad service and
the wear and tear on the roads thus
made use of is more than they can
take care of. This, more than ever,
makes 1t evident that there should be
some very decided reforms made in
the matter Of road building. The
makeshift repairs which have hereto
fore been made are not now sufficient,
and all new road building work should
be made on the most substantial lines.
Chicago Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

have outlets at all convenient poin*s.
Cross drains or culverts should be
constructed wherever it Is desirable
to transfer drainage water across the
road, and they should usually be pro-
vided with end or wing walls for pro-
tecting the slopes of the embankment.
When the material composing the
roadbed is likely to be springy, sys-
TEN of longitudinal underdrainage
may be found necessary to secure
proper drainage. In constructing a
road, of any type whatever, it should
be constantly borne in mind that ade.
quate and continually effective drain
age Is absolutely necessary If the road
Is to be maintained in good condition.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

Canton flannel, eiderdown flannel
and pushes are used for the doggies,
ponies and circus animals that prove
'absorbingly interesting and dear to
bis babyship. Patterns for them can
be bought from any of the standard
pattern companies and they are stuffed
with sawdust.
The doll pictured can be made to go
through many antics. She Is without
a body and her coat Is to be slipped ON
over the fingers of whoever undertakes
to amuse the baby. She will bow her
head, wave her arms and dance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

Professor went to the RAILROAD
fee today and got that umbrella | ID
on the train last week.
His Wife-That's good. Where 81
now?
Professor-Eh? BY Jove, I-raA
my dear, Pm afraid I left 1t on
train.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
GOOD
ROADS
PROPER DRAINAGE FOR ROAD
Side Dltcses Should Be Amply LARGE
With Sufficient Fall to Carry
Off Water Rapidly.

prepared by the United States Depart
n1ent OF Agriculture
The only reason for browning road
surface is to enable it to shed water,
and unless effective means are pro-
vided for disposing Of the water after
1t is drained off the surface crown
ing will be of very little, if any, ad-
vantage. The side bitches should be
amply large and should have sufficient
fall to carry the water away as rap
idly as It enters them, and they should
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
A Lingering Disease.

Ma-Say, this here state of Wyon
ing must be a turrible unhealthy placs
Pa-What makes you think that 81.
manthy?
Ma-Why, ole Miz Perkins had let.
ter from her uncle and he says him
and his wife have both had the ballot
ever since they moved there In 49,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Keeping Her Promise.

The Justice-You promise y
honor and obey this man?
Eloplng Girl do. Now ~
turn, Dick. Take your hane
your pockets, stand on both fes |,
away that cigarette and dont"1
like q fool.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
LOOKING Ahead,

Stage Manager-You're seala
this table all during the scene an
the action you have is to eat tweS
wiches.
Extra Man-There ought
more'n two on the plate. WEI
do If l get an encore? X
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Dependence on Good Roads.

Every farmer should feel his de-
pendence upon good roads. Whether
or not one lives on a public highway
he should take an interest In the
nearest one to his farm or the road
he must use to market his farm, or
chard and garden products.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Stumpinu for Father

Mother-Herbert, you mustn't n
your papa so many questions. ThgI|
ritate him.
Herbert (shaking his head)-N all
The questions, ma. It's the answeui
can't give that make him sore Pa
sons Weekly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Nothing to Crow A

"Well, I've made my mAl'
life, at any rate" remars ~
low who was given to selfss'I
"Oh, don't let that pun 4
responded the chap VINO w.
1t, 80 has the guy who cau
name."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Roads Not Properly Built.

To say that the roads are bad be-
cause motortrucks have been passing
over them is simply confession that
the roads are not properly built and
maintained.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Judlcious Optimism

"Are you an optimism
Eyes. But 1 don't believe
so careless and happy as ~
busy pessimist a chance ~
of the argument"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
An Exception,

"a yellow streak never pan'i
launched out the guy who was full II
bromides.
"Oh, doesn't it? I am afraid yuI
would have hard time to convince
gold miner of the truth of that staff
ment," said the mean old joy.kiluul
Teller.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Experimenting,

"Why did you take these fish from
the aquarium?'
Because 1 was afraid the turh
might eat them"
"Why, there's no turtle in there
swell, Johnny put his boat In M
aquarium and papa said 1t turned tu.
tle."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Special Facilities

"That woman is fond Oh
of her own voice." ID
"Shell enjoy 1t here" saiu
lord of the hotel. 1--WE p'''
fine echo"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Explained.

"a sailor in time OF war
fall asleep at his post
"Why not?" "A
("Because a man-ot-Wa /!
awake when on the WAFER
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
Livelihood.
right.

The world owes you a living, son.
BY methods clean and right,
Sometimes by work it may be vaa'
Sometimes you've got to fight I
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

The baby can't kick out of this coy
garment when he is rolled out in the
keen, wintry air or put to sleep by an
open window, so that every one of his
relatives will want to make him a
Christmas present of it. 1t is made of
elderdown flannel and has flaps that
button up over the hands and feet and
hood that can be drawn up close
about the face.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12
10000 Prisoners Taken.

"At a cost of only 1000 casualties,
mostly light. we had taken 10000 prls-
oners and 443 guns, great quantity
of material, released the inhabitants
Of many villages from enemy domna-
ton and established our llnps in a po-
sition to threaten Metz
"This signal success of the Amerl-
can First army In its first offensive
was of prime Importance. The allies
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-12-12

prepared by the United States Depart
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01
Fort

Of 20 East Central avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas.
"My stomach got into such an aw-
full condition" she continued, that
everything / would eat caused gas
to rise and press so on my heart that
felt like would smother to DEATH
After eating I would turn sick at my
stomach and get SO dizzy ] was afraid
of falling every time ! stopped over,
my limbs were numb and then again
would Jingle all over like thousands
of needles were sticking in my flesh.
! became so nervous could hardly
sleep and would sit up in bed till all
hours Of the night suffering agony,
I had sick headaches most all the
time and / felt so miserable it made
my friends unhappy, became do
discouraged over my failure to get
relief from the medicines took that
/ grew respondent and thought my
end was near and almost gave up all
hope. But I picked up something
wonderful on my first bottle Of Tan
lac, my digestion improved and soon
got to eating everything wanted.
/ taken three bottles SO far, and am
strong enough to do all my own
homework and help others besides.
All my old troubles are over, | sleep
ike a child and my husband tells
me am the very picture of health.
Tanlac is sold inf Bogalusa by
Williams Drug Store, Columbia St
ADV.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01
American Soldiers
Change Headgear

The death knell Of the sombrerc
type of hat which has been a great
favorite with American soldiers in
England, is sounded in a general ord
er issued by American headquarters
The order states that all officers and
enlisted men on duty in England viii
cease to wear the service hat after
August 1, and will turn in such hats
to the quartermaster.
The regulation head gear in fu.
ture will be the Overseas capital
similar to that worn by British
aviators.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01
Political Announcements

For Member Commission Council
The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that j. R. Regain is a can
didate for the Democratic nominal
ton as a member of the Corr
mission Council Of the City Of
Bogalusa, subject to the decision
Of the primary on or about Sept.
10th.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01
MEETING ON MONDAY

The Parish Council Of Defense will
hold a meeting at the court house
in Franklinton Friday, August 2,
starting at 1890. Important bust
ness will come before the session and
all members are urged to attend.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that Steve Richardson is q
candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Constable of the
Fourth Ward of Washington Par
ish, subject to the decision of the
primary, which will be held on or
about September 10.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01
ELks' MEETING

The regular meeting of the Elks
viii be held on Friday evening. Sew
eral candidates will be initiated, and
there will be much important busi-
ness transacted. All members are
urged to be present.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01

Some people think that ice cream
which is absolutely pure is not as
good as that which is not. If you
are one of those persons Just try
some of the ice cream from the Boga-
lusa Ice Co. Phone SO and have it
delivered to your home.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-01

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that BENZ. F. Moore, of
Bogalusa, is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for con-
stable of the Fourth Ward, sub
ject to the primary which will be
held on or about September 10.