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The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-14
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says Thi,
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, Chills, Etc.

Ringgold. Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
OF this place, writes: II am a user
of Thedford's Black-Draught; In fact
It was one OF our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when
was a child. When any of us child.
rem complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave US
dose Of Black.Draught. which would
rectify the trouble. Often In the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chills. or troubles of this kind. We
would take Black-Draught pretty reg.
ular until tho liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without II,
for II certainly has saved us lots of
doctor bills. Just a dose OF Black.
D.aught when not SO well saves q
lot of days in bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
in use for many years in the treat.
ment Of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which It
now enjoys Is proof Of its merit.
If your liver Is not doing its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree.
able symptoms as headache. bilious
ness. constipation, indigestion. etc.
and unless something is done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-braught has been
found valuable remedy for these
troubles. 1t is purely vegetable, and
nets In prompt and natural way
regulating the liver to its proper
functions and cleansing the bowels Of
impurities. Try 1t. Insist on Thed.
ford's the original and genuine. E 70
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-14
Taking NJ Changes

Saturday Evening Post.
Al American dOughhOy OF the
Su3th Pioneer Infantry. which policed
an AREA of the Argonne Forest after
the armisiice. had come upon the
bodies OF three bOches belonging 10
the 25ijh Reserves. fallen in such
positions as 10 indicate that unmis-
Iakably they had been stalking sin
Gle lank. Their tactics had been
successful. Within twenty yards lay
the quarry in khaki, his cheek cud-
died along his rifle sight. his eyes
closed-much as II having taken
three OF the enemy an escort he was
soul-wearied of the killing and would
rest while.
III say this boy put up a scrap
IN say he did" And the searcher
calling to his nearest cOmrade began
with roughly revereLI fingers 10 re-
move the Identification TAGS.
The lank loose-jointed Middle
Westerner who joined him presently
was accredited among his buddies
with Imagination incapable OF con-
occurring beyond the recurrent prob
ability of seconds al the chow cart
never thought above he teeth.
But now with eyes distented and chin
adloop he mentally vev!lalized the
hsht as he looked from one lfeless
figure TO another Finally he vented
his admiration in an elongated.
'Bo-O-oy how-dee,"
Then with palpahle motive in his
step he went 20 the body of the near
est boche, snapped open the blade OF
a giant jackknife and quickly. dis
tastefully sheared off the Gott-Mit-
Uns buckle.
Pooketing il he proceeded TO the
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-14

second Germans form and duplicated
his seeming shoullshness.
As he leaned over the third bOdv
the hrst conner. who had been watch
lng him quizzicaily. called our in de-
preeaiion. What ten YOU want with
that GOtl-Mit-Uns junk. ol'-timer?"
What indeed was his object9 For
TO the troops who followed the in
taniry souvenirs of every description
were as commonplace as coolies. belt
buckles especially being numerous.
Wei, replied the other. Il fisger
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-14

II this way: They's oa'y one place
any Jerr-es wha1 CONES up asainsi
a guy three 10 one should 20. An
I'm lakin' TO chances on these birds
setlin past SAINT Peter under false
preiehSes
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-14
Time CHANGE.

The world changes a bit-as the
inhabitants of Spitzbergen realize
Once no mail reached them for eight
months: now they get the worlds
news twice day hy wireless.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
"One Common Slough of Dependency for
 the Purpose of Experiment


part sympathy the plans that pretend the of the world be found it's destruction. The organization American not subscribe theory that to throw everybody into slough of depondency for the purpose experimenting hope that out of this general mental physical misery that will bring about general better condition of majority of the people,
 We stand for such doctrine of destruction and believe the and stand Americans ready defend principles and our faith.
 As proof the brothhoods loyalty and Amercanis bs of the organization took their places willingly in the ranks almost two hundred sleeping in France"
 Brotherhood Railroad scheme that destroy this take citizen either privilege property that properly belongs him. sympathy the organized forms of law subscribe propaganda that policy of destruction find basis of misery it's expected hopes
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
Make Schoolboy's Soul Temple and No
 Fanatic Can Change It To Sewer
By WILLIAM E4EYLIcER. Writer of Boy.' Book.

Today for the first time in the history of the world nations seek to create based justice rather than greed That ideal of that nourihed sprang the of nation conceived in human liberty It years of banched 1t succeed it fa but it marks turning point the ethics and conscience of the world.
 And yet this great call conference the oohoues of America according made educators wolves hee clothing carrying vicious propaganda nocu the American boy with the of diluted anarchy What ghasty calamity boy born heritage of American freedom absorb the whispers that Amer ideai nothing that murder are to be preferred to law and order.
 As against the sinister propaganda anarchy cunnngy urged him who have his confidence of the close of the classroom the boy the book that uphod the American ideal of fair play and honor Give him the book that spells life to him terms of decn and right living Give him the book that tells him the glorious truth that his b above all lands of the earth Help him cultivate his love of the and the clean Make his temple cracbned fanatic will succeed transforming it into
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
COFFEES

Hermitage" Coffee, Distributed by stoddard, Gilbert & Co.,, Inc, New Haven, Norwich, Waterbury, Bridge Sunrise 1ofee, Miner, Read and Bridge port, Meriden. New Britain
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

H. G. Wells "Jon and PerMankind must learn the duties of brotherhood the human adventure waste and perh deceed If time and choose between those alternatives then through must And then The rocks rich with of ineffective that the Great Expermenter has tried and thrown away"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
American Common Sense Will Recognize Soon the Value of Thrift Stamps
 BY THE WIFE OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

: Lessons have crowded thick and Amer the last five years. We have all learned
 thing great deal others only httle but the 8 which touched the highest and the lowest increased of commodities and the consequently
 ~#SA diminished purchasing power of the dollar
 Tn this fortunate land of have thought ~ food like air. natural possession awake A to half the world starving and to realize the
 NI sy careful buying part for years to spent money freely than any nation dollar is made hundred ents and that only by saving them the dollar
 conditions nocue the habit of thrift changing conditions of e and educate it's cizns the nt has inaugurae Thrift and War Savings stamps They life, but sense shall recognize their value.
 find that the Thrift stamps particularly useful for my children sdvidd three parts: immediate expenditure toward the Christ mas French orphan sister, and for invest ment in Thrift stamps children the joy purchasing the stamp sufficient inducement.
 sometimes be persuaded sacrifice mmedi but the War stamps promised increase finally satisfy them
 saving bicycle-not high patriotic motve very appealing Indeed War Savings make excellent children, gold pec and will yield excellent when they old enough to spend it.
 Of War Savings stamps splendid investment for all people small Their high of good shareholder the and educated interested that degree We should make effort that only for the that bohevis thrive among those who have stake in the government
 Let show appreciation of opportunity for safe investment bringing good aiding support the of
 16<@<~ 1ffz77o I
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
CARPETS AND

CARPETS AND RUGS BuTlard's, 91-97 Orange St. Collins Furniture Co.,, 4Oo State St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 470 State, near Elm St. Window Shade Co.,, 75-81 Orange St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
FROZEN DESSERTS

Harris-Hart Co.,, 2-10 Winchester Ave, phone Liberty ZOOS and 7006
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
SPORTING GOODS

filling Rubber Go, 7-o-13 Church St
 New Haven Rubber Store. 819 Chapel
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

CLOTHING ON CREDIT The Brennan Store, Gate1y & Brennan, 166 Meadow St. The Peoples Store, 51z Church St., up one flight.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

Vhiamur Scfansson-Arcc Alaska will support million reindeer producing much yearly fourteen million sheep
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

Connecticut Savings Bank, corner
 Church and Crown Sts. First National Bank, 40-42 Church St. Mechanics Bank, The, Church and
 Center Sts. Merchants National Bank, State cor ner Chapel. National Savings Bank, 145 Orange St. National Tradesmens Bank, The, % Orange St. New Haven Savings Bank, Orange corner Court St. Peoples Bank & Trust Co.,, BOA Chapel
 St. Second National Bank, The, 135 Church
 St. opposite The Green. Union & New Haven Trust Co., The
 57 Church St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

The Howard Company, 228-260 Boule ward, near Kimberly Ave.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
FURs AND FUR WORK

Brooks & Co.,, Inc, Chapel and State
 Sts. The Friend E. Brooks Co.,, 125 Church
 St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05

D~M.~We1ch & Son, 38-40 Congress Ave. 8 Grand Ave, Fair Haven, and '471 Campbell Ave, West Haven.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-07-05
SAVINGS BANK

Samuel H. Kirby & Sons, 1nc- &2
 Chapel St. Wilfred Lagrenade, o3s Chapel St. Wylie, on the Green, q54 Chapel St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18

seated himself by the kitchen door FIe.
took out his little fageoist and, finger
ing 1t s'-iilfully, began TO play one Ct
the plalntive airs OF his far-away
mountain home. Music hath charms IN
every land on earth and China is no
exception. SO he was very soon CUR
rounded by an adTniring throng os
listeners. who bade him inter and share
with them their morning rice and tea
Listen. my children" he said. anc
he stroked his beard Of grey-and Their.
is no land where more Difference anc
respect are paid to ago---Iistea 10 a
tale OF old Tibet" And ther gathered
all about him, the cooks. the table boys
the ma-foos. and the coolies and listen
ed with eager ears and raptured gaze
as he alternately told and sang Of
famous vendetta Of the ancient days in
which a noble warrior invited his rival
70 banquet and then hired an ASA SSH
to kill him while he sat at meat
"A wonderful story. venerable Faith
err said the head tabie-boy. as the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18

bamboo Of an aged coolie. There was
no need Of knocking. for there were no
doors to unlock. Everything was open
to the street and passer-by. as the
various me-abers of the family all Piled
their daily tasks in full view OF the
world The old father recognized him
at once-they had been neighbors in
the Southern Isle-and rose and greet
ed him and placed the seat beside the
table and brought the water-pipe and
smoking tea
Venerable Elder born we greet you
Welcome to our humble home! Deign
to be seated and refresh yourself Alas
It's but poor hospitality that we can
offer. our rice is coarse and the tea
we fear. IS cold
Excuse me for thus intruding with
out the proper rites or ceremonies. I
am quite unworthy Of your welcome
and your kindness. Ten thousand
thanks I Cffer and greetings from ell
your friends in Fragrant Waters
In the little upper room. which he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
IN A BIC WORK
During Year 7,554,S16 Soldiers
Visit Y Huts.
They Wrote Total of 6,199,572
Letters.
BUY MANY MONEY ORDERS
Attendance at 1920 Picture
Shows Was 665,64O.
546,336 Soldiers Took Part in
Athletic Games.
BUY MANY MONEY ORDERS

IF rom french anu Camp.J
The report of the Army Y. NJ. C. A.
at Camp Funston, compiled by c. G.
Whitsitt. camp general secretary, for
the twelve months ending January
shows that a total of 7,554.S16 soldiers
attended the nineteen Y huts during
the year. These men wrote total Of
6,199.572 letters in huts.
That the soldiers saved part of their
salaries is shown by the fact that they
sent home a total of S65S,025-4O In
money orders purchased in the huts.
The Army Y. NJ. c. A. operated nine
teen huts during the year Seventy
four men were on duty in these build
inEs.
In the educational department 1872
lectures were given, at which there
vas a total attendance of 270.660. The
educational classes numbered $3.50
with an attendance of 12S,80S. Dur
ing the year 100 books belonging
to the American Library association
were distributed thru the buildings.
A report of the physical activities
shows that 546,336 soldiers participant
ed in the various athletic games which
were witnesse by 645,7 spectators.
In the religious department 2.712
meetings were held with an attendance
OF 267,SS8. The number of Bible
classes was 1 sos with an attendance
of 1856. A total of 101,916 scrip
lures were distributed and 17,14S per-
sGnal Christian interviews were held.
which resulted in 2,676 Christian deci-
sions The number of war roll sigma
lures was ASP.
In the social department 1884 en-
tertainments were held with an at
tendance of 434,652.
The total attendance at the 1920
motion picture shows was 665,64O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
The Mysterious Ways Of

The wires flashed It out into the ocean
and down the Formosa Channel and
around into tho beautiful harbor OF
The Valley OF Fragrant Waters" and.
ere the hour Of midnight struck. a trus-
ty messenger had summoned Wang Foo
the Willy" to an important mission in
the great central seaport of Shanghai.
-Four days later the Messag Mari
times steamer dropped anchor off the
Woosung Bar and after a restful night
at the Inn Of the Travellers Peace
our famous detective. chad in the mod
est robes of a Chinese scholar, sent in
his card to the private Office Of Inspec-
tor Sharpley.
II am very glad to meet you. Mr..
Wang" said the inspector. extending
to him a most cordial welcome. for
though I have often heard of you and
Of your wonderful ways. I believe I
have never had the pleasure Of person
ally meeting you"
The honor is mine, assure you, Mr..
Inspector" replied Wang, in the most
fluent and correct of English. Il ap-
preciate you sending for me and it will
be a privilege to serve you and the
department in any way can"
1.-THE truth is. Mr.. Wang. that we are
in quite perplexity here over case
that seems to have baffied the Chinese
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rom time to time to answer some brie

rom time to time to answer some brir
Tut very leading questions which H.
Chinese visitor read from a notebook
in his wallet. and to which he jotted
down what appeared to be very careful
answers. 1t was long past the tifhn
hour when he arose to go.
Let me see.' he said; this is Wed
nesday. is it not? Next Monday eve
ming. If all goes we'll. I should like to
meet you heer again. Let the time and
place OF our meeting be kept entirely
quiet, and" he raised his finger and
placed it on his lips-"you will not con-
slider it necessary to let anyone, native
or foreign, know that I have arrived.
We understand each other? I think
we do! Good morning, Sir"
In the third alley to the right as one
goes north up the White Stag Passage
from the central Boulevard or Ma
Loo" of China's great seaport is the
modest shop of the basket maker
whose sign bears the symbols of the
"Three-fold Blessing" It is the centre
of a little colony from Hong Kong who
make the baskets and chairs and
sedans Of willow. now SO popular in
the Western world. Thither, early on
Thursday morning. came Mr.. Wang
Foo, with his white pig-skin trunk and
his roll Of bedding. borne on the plant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
RESULTS in PHOTOS
Olson Makes Speciality in Group
Pictures.
(From Trench and Campo

(From Trench and Campo
The Olson Photograph company's
up-to-date idea in photography is
meeting with unusual success. Mr..
Olsons latest is company group plates.
He has reached the height of perfec-
ton in uniform groupings.
Unlike most group photos in which
one or more move and are apt to
mar the beauty of the group, the pic
ture comes out clear and each MEM
Der of the company can be seen dis
til. city. He overcomes all difficulties
so that everyone appears as natural as
life.
The demand for Olson photos is
remarka BILE but very easily under
stood. as he has a distinct style, fin
ism and workmanship The desire of
the boys to have photos taken by this
company is rapidly increasing. 1t
gives them something to remember
and talk about in years to come.
Mr.. Olson is offering the soldiers an
opportunity to set for these group pic
lures without any charge and invites
the boys to come and see him at the
studio in the Arcade building on the
Zone.
Why is the Olson photo way the
best way: Ask anyone who has had
photos made or better still, call at the
studio and be convinced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
ad occupied on a former visit. Wa

ad occupied on a former visit. Wa
loo made himself at home and fro
he basket-maker's shop he saunters
daily forth to solve the mystery f.
which he had come 20 the nothern cit.
Sometimes they knew him. sometime
they knew him not, for the capacious
pig-skin trunk contained many and
marvellous DISCUSSES. In the morning
early. as was his wont. he opened his
little volume of the Confucian Analects
and chose therefrom his motto for the
day. 'Chuin tse woo-pen: The supe-
rior man bends his attention to what is
radical" he read. and then he closed
it and said to himself: Yes, we will
begin with the fundamental things to-
day. I will first see the place and then
the people and then listen to what they
said and did. The great master
speaketh well to his little pupil" And
men Wang Foo disappeared from sighr
and an aged priest from old Thibet
carrying in his right head a little
fageolet and bell of bronze and in his
left a bundle of tiny scrolls with an
cient symbols and pious prayers and
charms. passed out into the 'bustling
highway of the broad Ma-Loo.
He came ere long to the servants
gateway of the Wellington Hotel and
entering the courtyard crossed it and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18

authorities as much as It has ourselves.
Believing. from what I know OF your
ret ord. that You can help US in this
E.atter, I have taken the liberty of
Sc ding for you
You refe, I presume. to the Well
ington Hotel cident. do You not?"
''Ahi You know of 1t, then?'
Not all that I should like to know.
have read what the native and the
foreign papers have had to say about
1t and have heard 1t discussed at some
Chinese Clubs and" he hesitated
for moment and then said. slowly and
signtncantly-'other places where men
are wont to gather"
Suppose we go into the matter thor
oughly now. I will tell you all I know
about 1t from beginning to end and
then I shall be glad to have you ask
ne freely any and every question you
vish.''
The Inspector suited the action to
he word and gave Wang a complete
account OF the case. stopping only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE.

The United States has only per
cent of the worlds area and per cent
Of her population, but she possesses
rs per cent OF the corn. Go per cent Of
the cotton. &c per cent Of the petrol.
cum, so per cent Of the copper, 30 pey
cent Of the iron. 10 per cent Of the
coal. 40 per cent Of the railways. %
per cent OF the baking powder. go per
cent Of the manufactures 30 per cent
Of the wealth. and Is per cent O, the
wheat-Boston Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
THE TIRED BUSINESS MAN.

Il tell you. the American business
man leads an active lifei"
Il should say SOL When q business
man gets Cos and tired. his idea of
rest Is to sp$d half the night at Q
musical comeot and the other half At
a suppar party.--WAShinGton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
FIFTY-FIFTY.

Another thing-when a lady walks
the street leading harnessed dog,
which gets the most advertising -
Galveston News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
A WARNING.

We hope the gasiess Sundays diA
not get you out Of the habit Of readf.
ness to leap for life when crossing q
Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-18
The Sdnddl-WOOd Fan

~ TE morning edition of the Shang-
hal Daily News Of July 10. 1911
contained the following striking
paragraph
mysterious Death of the TaotaPs
Deputy at the Wellington Hotel.
Evening journal., 1919-09-16

song, Wilhert Fisher: address. Mrs
Martha p. Falconer. superintendent
Girls Industrial School. slelghton Farm,
Pa; chorus, Bethel A. NJ. Z. Choir
Friday, o'clock.-Invocation, Mrs.
Mary Wooden, chaplain; song. FEEDER
alton: unfinished reports.
Song election OF officers, dismissal.
photograph Of convention in front OF
the church at o'clock. sightseeing
tour OF the city at l.3O o'clock.
Friday, o'clock p. m.-lnvOcatiOn,
the Rev. j. +. Bond: song. A. 4. NJ. p
Choir; address, Protection Of Women
and Girls, Mrs. ). W. Layton, super
intendent Women. 5 Protective Asso-
ciatiOn, Philadelphia. Pa; song. Mrs
Maude White; installation OF officers,
song, Mrs. Gertrude Carter: closing Of
queen contest; dismissal. Reception to
delegates after close OF session in lee
ture room.
Committees OF conventiOn.-Crede
tial, chairman, Mrs. Ellen Freency; re-
ceptiOn, Mrs. Laura Anderson: memOr-
ial, Mrs. +. w. Coberth; refreshments,
Mrs. Mary j. ilsskins; decorations,
Miss Niahala Turner; ushers, Mrs
Fannie Frazier; accommodations, Mrs
Mahala Gibbs; transportation, Miss
Martha Clark; program. Mrs. Alice
Dunbsr-Nelson: Offertory in charge Of
chairman Of Committee Of Finance,
Mrs. L. W. America
Delaware officers and committees
are President, Mrs. Bessie j. BOwser
No. i01 East Twelfth street; ist vice
president, Mrs. NJ. L. Jackson, No. Oil
French street; 2nd vice-president, Mrs
Mamie Jones. No. 302 East Thirteenth
street: recording secretary, Miss Ger
trude Henry. No. 4i2 East Twelfth
street; assistant recording secretary,
Miss Beatrice Hall, No. 1909 B street;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. g.. NJ. >.
Pipes, No 926 French street: assistant
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary
Steward. No POO East Sixteenth street;
treasurer, Mrs. y. W. America, No. iiO6
Tatnall street; State organizer, Mrs T..
e. Evans Rose No. i27 East Eleventh
street: chaplain, Mrs. Mary Wooden,
No. 2O5 Scott street; ststistician, Miss
Beatrice Mayo, No. 7iJ West Seventh
street; parliamentarian. Mrs. Marie l..
Jones. No S0i dupont street; historian,
MIS-. bldtchc W. oluDpos NJ. CO iat-
nall street; editor and auditor, Mrs.
Alice Dunbar Nelson, No. GIG French
street
Finance Committee Chairman, Mrs.
Z. w. America, No. ilO6 Tainall street ;
Mrs. Lucy Rice. Mrs. Ellen Freeney'
Mrs. Mahala Gibbs and Mrs. Mary
Welch.
Departments Chairman Social Science
Mrs. Mamie Jones. No 302 East Thir-
tcenlh street: chairman Of Young PeO-
pie. Mrs. Lizzie Cooper. No. i2i Taylor
street: chairman Of temperance. Mrs.
Mary Haskins. No. 100 West Twelfth