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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
NEIGHBORS WILL THRESH
John RJMOLD'S DROPS

Neighbors will thresh 100 stacks
of wheat and oats standing on
John Rumolds farm near Lost
Springs. some OF it years old
He has boarded his grain and the
food administrator took charge
over 1000 bushels of wheat is in
stack
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
BRITISH LOSS IN WEEK, s5,71t
Total of 6,937 Men. 552 Officers
Dead is Reported.
ASSOCIATED Pressl

London, oct. i5.-British casual
ties reported for the week ending
today numbered 1910, divided as
follows: Killed or died of wounds,
officers $50. men. 6,9S7. Wounded
or missing, officers. 1.741; men, &C.
$50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17

Washington, Oct. IL over
100000 men are now over seas
and two million more are to go
says Gen. March. He uges liberty
loan support. He asks congress for
billion dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17

won't finally have to gouge. pick.
jerk or cut out your corns. If you
want the pleasure of getting rid
of a corn. be sure to get Gets
1t" 1t is its wonderful formula
that has made "Gets-It' the corn
marvel that it is. used by more
millions than any other corn treat
ment on earth. A few drops on any
corn or callus, that's all 1t can't
stick. 1t g painless, eases pain.
You can kick your "corny" feet
around. even in tight shoes, and your
corns won't cruelty you. You can
go ahead and work, dance, live, love
and laugh as though without corns.
'Gets-It," the guaranteed, money
back rn-remover, the only sure
way. costs but trifle at any drug store.
MID by e. Lawrence d Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Abilene and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy b.
C. E. Northcrsft & Co, Druggists,
ABILENE, KANSAS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
Gard Of Thanks

We desire to express our apprecia-
ton and thanks for the kindness and
assistance we received from our
friends in our sorrow-Mr. and Mrs.
7. ]. Mark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
II Mothers Only Knew.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children relieve feverishness, head
ache. bad stomach, teething disorders,
move and regulate the bowels and de-
years. All druggists, Csc. Sample free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
'Gets-It," a Liberty
Bottle for CornS!
There's Only One Genuine Corn
Peelern That's "Gets-It."

Ever peel a banana? That's the
way "Gets-It" peels off corns. It's
the only corn treatment that will.
eGets-It lis a guarantee that you
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17

Shake into Your ShOeR
Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic pow
der for painful, smarting, tender. ner-
vous feet. It takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. Used by the Amerf.
can, French and British troops because
y takes the friction from the shoe 40
freshens the feet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
Aliens


The Plattsburg Manual advises ALI men
n training TO shake Foot-Easa IN each
shoe every morning. This protectn the
ieet from blisters and sore spots. re-
lieves the pain OF corns and bunfona
and freshens the feet Makes wRikiIe
easy. Sold everywhere
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-17
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfe
thanks to the many friends of Alb
lene, Kansas, and Syracuse, N. Y
for their sympathy and the beaut
full flowers sent during our bereavt
ment.
MR.. AND MRS. ]. J. MARK.
VERNON MARK.
C. E. MARK & FAMILY.
o. w. LAIR & FAMILY.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.

In another column apears an ad-
vertisement of a film exhibition that
will be thrown on the screen at the
Lyric theater before the matinee on
Saturday afternoon between the hours
of and 2:30 p. m. and there will be no
charge for admittance. 1t is an actual
exhibition Of the big tractor in action,
and is an exhibit that should appeal
directly to every farmer. The tractor
Is motive power that is growing in
popularity in every farming commu-
nifty, and before many years every
farm will be equipped with one or
more of them. They are indispen-
sible in this day and age. Now the
farmer can read everything that is
printed as to the appearance, the capa-
bility. the action, the power of one of
these tractors, but before ne can fairly
grasp their real worth as piece of
farm machinery he must see one of
them at work. Here is d chance to see
the tractor doing things. The camera
flatters nothing upon which it is TO-
cused. 1t reproduces every line and
action. In these moving pictures the
man in the audience sees directly be-
fore him the tractor at work, and just
what 1t can accomplish. Every farmer
in this neighborhood should attend the
Saturday at the Lyric and
himself with the usefulness
Of this piece of machinery. 1t is an op-
portunity that he should not miss, and
a chance to see most Interesting and
exhibit.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
LOYALTY IN FULL BLOOM,

1t is dangerous for man nowadays
forninst the government to shoot off
his mouth in mixed company. A COM
fcrting story reaches our ears that
gives us sensation of Joy to repeat,
showing as it does that people who
flock together in this balliwick are
strongly inoculated with patriotism.
1t is told that one evening during the
past week a we'll dressed stranger en-
tered pool hall in town where numer-
GUS kindred spirits were innocently
Willing away the hours, and butted in
to the general conversation by criticiz-
ing the government for the manner in
which the war is being conducted.
These observations were passed over
without comment by those within
sound of the strangers voice. He prob
ably mistook silence for acquiescence
In his line of remarks, and becoming
ennbUfdened by immunity from protest
he ventured the statement that this
country had no business in the war.
Instantly every man present was on
his feet, there was the silence of death
and the tension was ominous. Trouble
lurked in every eye. The strangers
tongue ceased wagging as though sud-
denly struck by paralysis. The pro-
prietor sensed the coming storm. He
walked up to the visitor and remark
ed: stranger, do not know who you
are, but take hunch. If you have any
interest in continuation of good
health you had better move on" And
he moved, moved speedily and without
uttering another word.
1t was we'll for that bird that he was
struck suddenly dumb at the sight of
those outraged Americans, or this pa
per would have had a sensational item
to publish. And though we are char
liable toward the faults of others, a
man of peace wishing no man harm,
we don't know Of any item from which
We could derive more pleasure in pen
ming than an account oY we'll deserved
castigation administered to this indi-
vidual, or any other disloyal individ-
ual. All this means that if the govern
ment will not take steps to punish the
mouthy disloyal and promoters of
sedition the people will provide a
stopper that will put an end to articu-
lation for longer or shorter periods.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
DENIES THE IMPUTATION.

An item was published last week to
the effect that there is a vast amount
of complaint heard about town by
those who have been called upon to
take the physical examination for the
draft at Okanogan of favoritism
shown by the examination board" and
further it was stated that there may
be no foundation for this charge" This
paper did not state what it considered
to be fact. 1t quoted only what had
been said by men who had undergone
the examination. There may be no
foundation upon which to base such
a suspicion, but that such suspicion
existed in the minds of at least some
of those who were before the board
there can be no question, or the roar
would not have gone up. And yet, those
men may have been, and probably
were, wholly mistaken. 1t is unfortu-
nate If such an impression does pre-
vail. At the time the brief mention
was made We were ignorant of the
personnel of the board, but have re-
ceived letter from a member pro-
testing against the article as a per-
sonal reflection upon himself. Now
we know that doctor to be one of the
best in the county, and he is a man
that we have respected since the first
day that We met him, and that is quite
number of years ago Possibly had we
thought of him as being a member of
the board the protests of the men
would have been mentioned just the
same, but we would have strongly
doubted there being any great founda-
ton for the suspicion.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
SURE THEY GET THINGS.

An impression prevails in many
quarters that soldier boys do not get
what the Red Cross, parents and indi-
viduals send to them. This is an error,
generally spread by those who wish to
create dissatisfaction. A short time
ago Mrs. A. w. Mitchell received a
letter from Frank Bowerman stating
that he had been overlooked in the
distribution of nick nacks to soldiers.
Mrs. Mitchell at once got busy. She
met with a liberal response from
every person approached and the COL
lection of useful articles that she got
together were sent at once to young
Bowerman. The following is his letter
of acknowledgement. And we want to
call attention to the number of the
Aero Squadron he is serving with. The
668th. Now what do you know about
that? If the squadrons are numbered
from l upward here is evidence that
the good old U. s. has heap of air
birds already made or in the making,
and when they take wing in France
Germany will discover that America is
rot such contemplate factor in the
war as its military leaders have tried
to make the German people believe:
Antonio, Texas, February 10, 1918.
Dear Mrs. Mitchell:'-I received the
papers and package q few days ago.
also your welcome letter. certainly
was glad to get the box, as 1t contain
ed so many things that l needed 30
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
AT THE ORPHEUM.

Manager Hicks presents Bessie Love
in Nina, the Flower Girl" a charm
ing film attraction, for Saturday and
Sunday evenings and an All Star Key
stone comedy, one of those side-split-
ting features that always tickles an
audience half to death. For next We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings the
attraction is The Last Man." with
Mary Anderson and VIM. Duncan, both
great screen artists, in the leading
parts. There are some hair raising
thrills in this great play, and every
foot keeps an audience interested The
bookings for Saturday, Sunday, We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings are the
best the house has presented, and that
is saying great deal, for the Orpheum
has been putting on some unusual in
teresting features of late. For Monday
night there will be the next number
of the Lyceum series, when Colby, the
cartoonist, appears, which is refined
and high class number of the series
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
DOING BETTER.

In the Inland Empire league shoot
Sunday, Oroville was pitted against
kellogg, and again had to take the
short end Of the string by a score Of
liz to 101. But the local gunmen are
improving. The five high have slipped
over the 100 mark by an eye lid, and
the friends of the home team are in
hopes that better showing will be
made at the shoot Sunday. The con-
ditions last Sunday were ideal for
shooting, and some who failed to reach
the first five on the first try out got on
the list Sunday. The contest is a spur
for the boys who shoot over the traps
to take more care, and while the club
is low on the score board we look for
the members to pull the organization
out of the hole before the contest is
over. The following is the full score
for Sunday:
Hedger %; Butler 21; Lewis 21;
Hare 10; Gjerde IS; Masters IS: Cox
II; Powell 16; Phillips 16; Sexson 13;
Reed 12; Mishler II.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
HE'S ALL RIGHT.

When a new citizen comes into a
community proposing to interest him.
self in some large industry requiring
the expenditure OF a considerable sum
of money, and asks the aid and COOP
Grafton of the members of that COM
munity the people will respond more
freely and more cheerfully If they
know something of that individuals s
anticedents. So often has the west
been invaded by designing adventurers
to feather their own nests that doubt
II not suspicion, is liable to be created
aid to any enterprise fathered by a
stranger. Such a feeling may have
found Judgement among a few when
Francis Houtt, of Plains, Mont, came
to Oroville and took up the proposition
of establishing a flour mill at this
place upon the basis of $3.50 divis-
ion Of cost between himself and the
public. Although it may be added, II
such sentiment existed it failed to
interfere with raising the sum re-
quired. But If there should be any
doubters it is pleasure to be able to
reassure them by reproducing the fol-
lowing article in reference to Mr..
Houtt, which appeared in a late issue
Of the daily Missoulian, of Missoula,
one Of the best known and most re-
liable newspapers in Montana:
IF. Huott, a we'll known resident of
Plains, has an American ancestry dat
ing back close to the Revolutionary
war. His father lived in what is now
Minnesota and became a citizen of the
United States through the treaty of
1903. at the time Of the louisiana pur-
chase. His father, John Huott, was
stationed at Fort McAlpin in 1841-1S42
at the mouth of the Judith river, below
Fort Benton, where he was employed
by the American Fur company. Those
were the pioneer days for the north
west. full Of the rigors Of frontier ex-
periences and hardships.
"Mr. Huott is owner of the Plains
FIGURING mills, which has capacity
of 100 barrels day. His plant is con-
sidered one Of the most progressive
and up-to-date in this part of the
state. Mr.. Huott having spent $1,000
in improvements this past fall. His
product Is well known and in con-
stant demand in this part Of the state.
"Mr. Huott has been a resident of
Montana for the past 20 years. A man
whose integrity is unquestioned, faith
fu. to every trust, respected and loved
by the community in which he resides,
he has the respect and confidence Of
every tne who oaknews him. The phrase
mis- word is as good as his bond.'
Ands Just application in the case Of
Mr.. Huott."
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
THE ANNUAL WHIRL.

1t has been the custom of the ladies
of the Altar society of the Catholic
church of this place to hold a dance
every year on the night Of st. Pat
rick's Day, So firmly has the custom
been established that no other orgapi-
cation ever attempts to infringe upon
that preemption. Moreover, these st.
Patrick Day dances in the past have
been the largest and most enjoyable Of
the winter festivities along dance
lines In Oroville, and that Is putting
1t strong. because dancing is popular
pastime in OrovilIe, and they come
thick and fast throughout the winter
months. But the statement will stand
cross examination, for the Catholic
dances to commemorate Irelands pat
ron saint for attendance and fun have
no equal. Unfortunately for a proper
observance OF the date st. Patrick's
Day falls on Sunday this year. and the
ladies of the Catholic church have
been compelled to set the date of the
annual dance couple Of days in ad-
vance. 1t Is certain that the spirit
Of good st. Patrick will overlook this
advance celebration of his natal day
for the good Of the cause, and the at
tendance at the proposed dance will be
none the less large. The date for the
dance this year has been fixed for Fri
day evening, March Is. and don't you
forget the day and date. A feature of
these dances that aid in attracting o
big patronage is the suppers that the
ladies serve, and while war time may
cut into the variety the quality will be
as choice as ever before and the guam
ity will be sufficient to feed multi
tude.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

To all Merchants and Manufacturers In
In the Twelfth Federal Reserve District.
The Secretary Of the Treasury, Hon.
William g. McAdoo. recently authorized
the following statement:
1T has been brought to my attention
that number of merchants throughout
the country are offering to take Liberty
Loan Bonds of the first and second issue
at par. or even In some cases at pre-
MUM, in exchange for merchandise
While have no doubt that these merch-
ants are actuated by patriotic motives,
am sure that they have failed to consider
the effect which the acceptance Of their
are making the strongest effort to have
these Government bonds purchased for
permanent investment Oy the people at
large to be paid for out of the past or
future savings OF those who buy them.
Purchases thus made not only result in
providing funds for the use OF the Gov
eminent; but they also effect conserva-
bonds are exchanged for merchandise. it
defeats the primary object Of their sale,
1t discourages thrift and increases expen-
ditures. thus depriving the government Of
labor and material needed for war pur-
poses. In addition to this. such bonds
must in most cases be Immediately sold
In open market. This naturally tends to
depress the market price of the issue
and makes 1t less easy to sell future is
sues at the same rate.
II hope that the merchants Of the coun-
try. upon more careful consideration
Of this subject. will discontinue their ef-
forts to sell merchandise and take Lib
erty Bonds In payment"
JAMES X. LYNCH,
Governor Federal Reserve Bank of San
Francisco.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
MINING DEAL.

Geo. Blackwell .has cold the o. K.
mine to Wisconsin people. That Is, he
has contracted to cell the mine. The
people who have made the inevtoment
expect to commence at once extensive
developmnt work, and mill will prob
ably be Installed to treat tho lower
grade ore. The particulars of the
transfer are hardly public property as
yet. The o. X. is located on this side
of and bordering on the international
boundary line. Mr.. Blackwell has own
ed the property for nearly rs years,
and during that time has done much
work in the way Of prospecting. Con-
siderable ore has been shipped from
the mine at a profit to the owner and
those holding the lease. During the
past year Jack Gormerly and Charlie
Antonson have worked the mine under
Lease and have done we'll with their
contract. Deeper working of the prop
erty should supply this upper country
with a steadily producing and conse-
quently paying mine.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
HELPING on THE WAR.

The pupils OF the Oroville public
schools are doing their part in boost
ing along the thrift stamp proposition.
The youngsters are taking great inter-
est in this method of saving. 1t Is not
only valuable lesson in thrift and
economy, but the youngster who puts
a few dollars out at interest will have
d handsome sum to pull down in a
bunch five years hence. According to
figures, up to last Wednesday evening
tine schools had made the following
purchases: High school $3.50: Sew
enth and Eighth grades $14,5O; Fifth
and Sixth grades, high school building
$72.45; Third and Fourth grades high
school building, $2400: First and Sec
ond, high school building, $22.10; First
and Second, old school building. S.;
Third and Fourth, old school building,
$40; Fifth and Sixth, old school build
ing 1855. Total $27S.4O. Besides the
thrift stamps five Liberty Loan bonds
have been taken by scholars. Bully for
the kids. They are moved by the right
spirit.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
YOUNG LALIES' KNITTING CLUB

The Young Ladies Knitting Club met
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. ID. H. Lew
Is Tuesday evening. The following
were enrolled as new members: Mrs.
Y. l.. Readhead, Miss Ruth McCammon
Miss Helen Peterson, Mrs. Stevenson,
Miss Fannie Peterson, Miss Mary
Macy, Miss Lenore Johnson, Miss
Laura Emory, Miss Mildred Mills,
Mrs. Clyde Hicks, Miss Binkley, Miss
Adelbert Hart.
The club extended a vote of thanks
to those who furnished the music for
the dance given last Friday night,
Mrs. e. S. Taylor and Messrs. H. r.
Gregg, Frank Bartell, Jr., John Mitch
ell and Mr.. Reeder. Also to all others
who so kindly lent assistance to the
young ladies, and to the general pub
lie for the generous patronage ex-
tended. The dance was such a success
that it was decided to give another OH
Friday evening, March 20. Details
later.
The club extends an urgent invita-
ton to all married ladies and young
ladies over the age of 16 to join the
Young Ladies Knitting Club. This
club was organized for the benefit of
those who are unable to attend the
afternoon meetings Of the local Red
Cross society, and all in that class are
invited to attend the club meetings.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
KILLED NEAR WALLACE.

A dispatch to the Spokesman Review
from Wallace, Idaho, published in the
issue of Tuesday morning, gives an
account of the death Of A. S. Hill, sup
erintendent of the Black Cloud mill,
operated by the Hecla Mining COM
pany, one of the largest operating
mining companies in the Coeur
d dAlenes. The clothing of the unfortu-
nate young man was caught OH a
shafting and his body shockingly mu-
tilated.
The news of the accident brought
poignant grief to the editol of the
Gazette and his family, as tde victim
cf the accident Was sou of the
youngest sister of the editor. The
deceased was connected with the
Hecla Mining company as assayer for
number of years and was promoted
to superintendent of the mill some
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01
IMPORTANT.

Word has been received by Mr.. p M.
Snider that the county commissioners
have granted the franchise for the use
of the public roads in and adjacent to
the Upper Okanogan valley to the
Oroville Farmers Telephone Com
pany. Enough subscribers have been
secured to insure the telephone. A
meeting has been called for all sub
scribrs and others interested to meet
in Oroville Saturday. March End, at
2 p. M, in the city hall. 1t is hoped that
every body interested will come out
and complete the organization so the
work can go ahead before ranch work
"Opens in the spring.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-03-01

much, and l wish to thank each and
every one for their kindness toward
me. l sure did enjoy the dear Gazettes
you sent me. have promise of a
sweater, so you give the sweater to
some other soldier boy. But l thank
you all just the same.
The supply sergeant here received
GA sweaters yesterday from the Red
Cross at Fort Sam Huston, which he
will distribute today. (Now mark this
refutation of the lies that are told by
pro-Germans that Red Cross sweaters
are sold to the boys in the SERVICE
Ed
Weather changed the last few days.
Instead of dust We have mud one and
a half inches deep. The way the wind
blows Oroville cannot hold a candle
to 1t.
FRANK BOWERMAN.