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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
CHRISTMAS CARDS.

You should see this up to date ano
most suitable collection before ous,
ing elsewhere Brown q NOON
Pharmacists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Itching piles provoke profanity,
but profanity won't remove them.
Deans Ointment is recommended for
itching, bleeding or protruding piles
60c at any drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

A card brings me to see your i've
stock. offer the highest market
price or will ship your stock Tor a
small commission. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
CHRISTMAS CARDS.

Be sure to come and look over our
Christmas Cards before you buy.
Brown & Hooff, Pharmacists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Manager C. S. Musser has just in
stalled comfortable new hot water
heating system in the Shepherdstown
opera house. The system was in
stalled by Lawrence A. Ambrose, of
the Shepherdstown Heating and
Plumbing Company, who has made
first rate job of it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
R TELEPHONE RATES.

)ER TELEPHONE RATES.
IdtiOn Of the jefferson County
l. Company for the privilege
bsing its rates was presented
HI testimony showing the cost
pmpanys equipment, operation
lent income to the Public Ser
omission at Charleston on
Attorney James N. Mason,
scented the Telephone Com
Die Attorney Geo. NJ. Beltz-
br, represented the County
'pnmission will take time to
|the petition. No ruling may
bed from it for several weeks.
BE both sides will have an OPP
\ to present additional testi-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

For earache, toothache, pains,
burns. scalds, sore throat, try Or.
Thomas Eclectic Oil, splendid rem
edy for emergencies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

husband, sweetheart, brother
Ter, will appreciate a good
tie, belt, suspenders, hand
Or a pair or two of socks,
|corated boxes for Christmas
Il Links.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Give me an order for some little
steer calves or heifers, they are a
good buy. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
lTFD TO WEST POINT.

MED TO WEST POINT.
p,sman Bowers and Senator
FIkins have recommended
| B lad, of Shenandoah
for an appointment to a ca
Al The West Point Military
/, The appointee is a son OF
INNS. ]. c. Blackford, and is
IL Of the Charles Town High
las Of 1919. His high school
XVIII relieve him of the usual
hal test for entrance at the
/ 50 that the physical exam
/ now the only obstacle to his
/. in due course, a full-fiedged
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

7. w. Stonesifer, successor to S.
H. Lands, will pay highest market
price in cash for butter and eggs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
Mr.. Fred White Says, Don't Idle Be-
cause You Only See One Rat"

81 did, pretty soon | found my eel
lar full. They ate my potatoes.
After trying RAT-SNAP / got five
dead rats. The rest later. They
pass up the potatoes to eat RAT
SNAP" If there are rats around
your place follow Mr.. Whites exam
pie. Three sizes. %, SOC, $1.00.
Sold and guaranteed by John G..
Burns & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

T. w. Stonesifer, successor TO ,.
H. Lands, will pay highest marAee
price in cash for butter and eggs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

want a second hand Franklin car
which Is practically new and in good
ruzaing Apply to c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Stouesifer, successor to S.
h, will pay highest market
easb for butter and eggs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Little cattle take on more weight
than large cattle. c. F. Wall AL
tona Farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a 9 T = RIA

Dressed hogs, cut up hogs, cured
bacon, are around for sale. G. F.
Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Fat hogs for killing, the size and
kind you want. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Your husband, sweetheart, brother
or father, will appreciate a good
looking tie, belt, suspenders, hand
kerchief or pair or two of socks,
all in decorated boxes for Christmas
AFT Link a Links.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

"a man to keep, oil and
htos, Apply Box 1856.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

A car of light steers, car of feed
ers, are just in, for sale this week.
c.. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
..oR APPRECIATES.

nG}rs Ilo oslin letter e. + Jefferson Sl i,
.1 5s3:''s5'ss s s e 5s''''''"
n NJ IN some way, e cannty
a s:1RssI Convention s ,i my Tarm
EatiSen II + To know t i1aon SO
Il By Good 70, Christian people ;ne,
! the county CUNT are supporting : aag
/; very , eln..astil. y Governor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Wanted A gardner, furnacer
and all round man. Apply Box 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Loose hay always brought the mar
ket price less the baling. G. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

The Jefferson County Telephone
Company. has linked up the Shep-
herdstown exchange with several new
lines, considerably improving the
the service. A new trunk line was
added to the lines to Charles Town,
making four trunk between these
places. A new line to Dufields has
also been put in use, and improved
service is made to the Sandy Ridge
section. There is also a new line to
Kearneysville, which relieves the con-
gestion on this route to consider
able extent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
Pney Back # Rat-Snap Dos
ZONE W to These Claims.

ENAp is absolutely guaran-
Eill rats and mice. Cremate
Rodents killed with RAT
Eave no smell. Rats pass up
to get Al RAT-SNAP. Their
is their last. Cats or dogs
Ecn it. Three sizes, 25c, soc,
Eold and guaranteed by John
G Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

George w. Fossett, agent for the
B. & o. Railroad for the past ten
years at Harpers Ferry, has retired
and is succeeded by E. H. Taylor, of
Terra Alta, w. Va. Mr.. Fossett was
very capable and courteous official
and he will be missed by the travel
ing public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Recoming seriously i'll on November
%. after having been complaining
week or more, Mr.. Daniel Slford, a
farmer residing on the Opequon, north
Of Middleway, was taken to a hospl--
tal in Martinsburg. 1t was found that
an operation was the only course TO
take if any hope of saving his life
could be entertained. The operation
was perforined at once. The patient
allied from the ordeal hopefully and
seemed to fare well for day or two.
Wednesday his condition took an I'M
favorable change, and the following
night he passed away. An obstruc..
ton in the bowels was the cause OF
his his illness. Mr.. Siford who was 81
wears We old, had been a farmer all ms
i;fa and was a good citizen, holding
the esteem of people wherever ne had
lived in the county. The funeral was
held Sunday morning at II O'Clock
With services at his home near Md,
dlawav. Interment in Edge Hill
Cemetery. Charles Town. Mrs. Siford
Survives with nine children. There are
also surviving six sisters, all residing
n Washington, d. c., and three broth
a or Messrs. George Siford, near Har-
risburg. Pa; Charles j., in Charles
Town, and Harry Siford, in the West.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02
MUD PIES FOR POWDER PUFFS
rs SOCIETY GIRLS LOT

Mary Pickford in "The Hoodlum"
Has Role Which Gives Her Widely
Contrasting Situations for Comedy
and Drama.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-02

Your husband, sweetheart, brother
or father, will appreciate good
looking tie, belt, suspenders. hand
kerchief or a pair or two OF SOCKS,
ali in decorated boxes for Christmas
at Link & Links.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04
COMMUNITY CLUB
PROGRAM PLEASES

Music lovers of Hope and the sur
rounding country enjoyed a rare
treat Monday and Tuesday evenings
of this week in the programs rem
dered by the DiGiorgios, a musical
organization composed of the men,
bers of one family, a father, mother,
and two daughters, each one an ar
fist of exceptional ability. Piano,
violin, cello, cornet and trombone in
ensemble and in solo delighted and
held the audience until the last sweet
strains had died away.
Miss Irene's mastery of the violin
was apparent to all and she pleased
the most critical. She was accompan-
led on the piano by her sister, Miss
Fortunate, who also favored us with
several pleasing piano solos. Sign
ora DiGiorgio's performance on the
cornet allowed no criticism. Signor
DiGiorgio is to be complimented up
on his work, both as a musician and
as an instructor and leader of such
an accomplished group. We hope to
have them with us again some time
in the future.
The DiGiorgios are with the Com
munity Programs and were accom-
panied by the lecturer Mr.. Weber
who delivered a forceful talk on the
Community Club plan and the
need for cooperation between all
the residents of the community.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS

Steele County is to have a school
nurse to begin work after the holi-
days. Senior and Junior Red Cross
money is to be used for this purpose.
The following schools have been
organized as Junior Red Cross Aux
iliaries:
Westield No. Pm. A. DeSalve,
teacher.
Sherbrooke No. 4-Gertrude Linn.
Broadlawn No. 4-Irene Strong.
Hugo No. Agnes Stuverud.
New Bergen No. 3-Tilda Trage-
ton.
Riverside No. 2-Muriel Frey.
Primrose No. 4-Clara Pussy.
Primrose No. 3-Alma Forberg.
Broadlawn No. 2-Wava Plaine.
Franklin No. 3-Marie Vasfaret.
Franklin No. 4-Gladys Monsoon.
S~herbrOOke No. 1-Bernice Long.
Primrose No. 2-Alma Tollefsrud.
Beaver Creek No. 4-Julia John
son.
Broadlawn No. 5-Anna Grover.
Willow Lake Special.
Newburgh No. 6-Myrtle Finell.
Easton No. Adelaide Oxton.
Westfield No. 4-Josie Simonson.
Beaver Creek No.3-Myrtle Black.
Hugo No. 3-Martina Severson.
Broadlawn No. 3-Oline Olstad.
Finley High School.
Gertrude Linn, formerly teaching
in Sherbrooke township, is at pres
ent in charge Of School No. 4, New
burgh Township, where she receives
500 per month.
Newburgh School No. 2 has new
teeters and swings put up by Henry
Thompson, the clerk.
Theodore Walswik, clerk of Beav-
Creek School District, has been
busy repairing school property.
Julia johnson, teaching in Beaver
Creek No. 4 has raised money and
bought playground apparatus for
her school.
Bernice Long Of sherbrooke No.
1 is having her school house painted
on the inside.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Miss Mary Helen Cassell and
brother, James, students at the Uni
versity Of North Dakota at Grand
Forks, went to Hope to spend the
holiday and week end at their home.
Misses Nellie and Grace Lunding and
Miss Dorothy Trautman, who spent
the holiday in Fargo, returned to
Grand Forks this morning to resume
their studies.-Fargo Forum.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Get ready for the holidays and for
the new years work by taking the
best car of your eyes. If you have
eye trouble or headaches you are ne
glecting yourself. DR.. Littig, o. D.,
will be in Hope Friday, Dec. 18th.
See him and see better.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Palfrey left for
Minneapolis Saturday evening where
they will visit with friends and rea-
tives. r. G. expects to go on to
Chicago and attend the National
Stock Show.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

G. E. Miller spent Thanksgiving at
the home Of his brother in Wahpe-
ton. He went down Wednesday eve
ming and returned Saturday morning.
A. G. Flick acted as relief agent dur
ing his absence.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

THE Fact of Conversion" will be
Rev. Martins sermon next Sunday
morning. Sunday School at IL M. In
the evening at 1880 p. m., a stereop-
ticon lecture will be given; a fine set
of slides will be shown. The public
is cordially invited to all services.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04
STRAYED

Strayed from my farm on Sec. 80,
on Nov. 9th, one black horse, S
years old with leather halter on.
GEO. G. GOSDA,
Phone No. 1873 Hope, N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04
TAKEN UP

One eve sheep, all white, about 2
yrs. old. Came to my place about
LIST of Nov. 1919, Nh, 3-143-57.
Owner may have same on proof Of
property and payment of costs.
LOUIS DISPERSION,
36-3t Route 4, Hope, N. D..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

The Congregational Aid Society
will hold their annual sale and supper
in the opera house on December 10.
Everyone cordially invited to attend.
ADV.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

A splendid opportunity to save
money is offered in the large ad Of
the Hope National Bank this week.
Look it over. Why not start an &C.
count for someone as a Christmas
present?
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

The biggest soap bargain since the
a is announced in the ad for VAN
berg's Pharmacy this week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Butt and Ste
phen left for Ridgeway, Iowa, Tues.
day for a visit with relatives.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

FOR SALE-About 200 Brown
Leghorn Pullets az S5cts. each.
Phone or see c. E. Smith, Hope, N.
Oak. Adv. 3tp
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

L. H. Christie, of Minneapolis, was
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. G. Newell over Thanksgiving.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Rozell Baker, who was visiting
with his parents, MI. and Mrs. A. R,
Baker last week, left Friday for Du-
luth, Mimi, where he will visit at
the home of his brother, Guy Baker.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Miss Coles, of Hillsboro, was q
guest of Miss Elsie Klovstad during
the Thanksgiving holidays.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mrs. S. D. Curry, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. A. A. Maine, ar
rived last Tuesday from Port Ar
thur, Ontario. Mrs. Maine will visit
here for a time with relatives and
friends.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Send your family washing to thu
Dixon Steam Laundry. Basket goe!
every Wednesday and returns Satur
day. G. F. Husome, Agent. 37t1
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson
and son, Wesley, went to Valley City
Wednesday and visited until Satur.
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Fredrickson.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Warner arrived
last week from Minneapolis and are
visiting here with relatives and
friends.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Ferd. Grams went to Minneapolis
the first of the week to look after
business interests. He expects to
return tomorrow or Saturday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

VIM. Hanley returned to Fargo
Friday evening after spending
Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. B. Hanley.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

BUTTER FAT CSC in Hope, N. D.
Bring in your cream. N. w. Farm.
ers Coop. Dairy and Produce Co..
F. w. Ruppelius, Agent. 34tf
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Now is the time to attend to those
magazine subscriptions for Christ
mas. Leave your orders at the Pho
.neer office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

VIM. Bowen, Jr., went to Fargo
Friday evening where he has entered
a service station for the purpose of
studying batteries for the next few
months.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

The Catholic Aid Society will hold
their annual sale on Saturday, Dec,
18th. Watch for further particu-
lars.-Adv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Don't fail to read the Christmas
Message in the large ad of the Econ
omy Variety and Confectionery Store
in this issue.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Do you need glasses? See DR.,
Littig, o. D., and see better. AT
Hope, Friday, Dec. 18th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

FOR SALE-hegistered Shorthorn
bull, Pride of Elmwood, No. 482904.
Color red, some white. Four years
old, weight about 1000. T. F..
Pope, Hope, N. D. 32tf
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

We can save you money by getting
your cylinders reground and fitted
with new piston and rings. Write
for prices, Bismarck Foundry and
Welding Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

The w. c. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. c. S. Egan Friday afternoon.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Have your tinware and kitchen
utensils soldered. See G. w. Kotts
ct.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

For Spirella Corsets see Mrs. Dor
rance. Residence in southeast part
of town, or phone l59. 1-20
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Ralph Klovstad was home for
Thanksgiving vacation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04

Mrs. Margaret Watkins, Of Fargo,
spent Thanksgiving in our city with
relatives and friends.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-12-04
Locals
As We Heard Them

The w. c. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. c. S. Egan Friday afternoon.
Ralph Klovstad was home for
Thanksgiving vacation.
Have your tinware and kitchen
utensils soldered. See G. w. Kotts.
ADV. ct.
Mrs. Margaret Watkins, of Fargo,
spent Thanksgiving in our city with
relatives and friends.
For Spirella Corsets see Mrs. Dor
rance. Residence in southeast part
of town, or phone l59. 1-20
Do you need glasses? See DR..
Littig, o. D., and see better. At
Hope, Friday, Dec. 18th.
Miss Coles, of Hillsboro, was a
guest of Miss Elsie Klovstad during
the Thanksgiving holidays.
The biggest soap bargain since the
war is announced in the ad for Wam-
berg's Pharmacy this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Butz and Ste
phen left for Ridgeway, Iowa, Tues
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-01-24
TOM SAWYER A GOOD SCOUT.

"Welcome to the Sea Scouts of
America and good luck to you" Is the
greeting from their brother scouts In
Great Britain, says General Baden
Powell In a letter.
"Oyer here the Sea Scout branch is
an immensely popular one with the
boys. For no boy who Is boy can
resist the call of the sea.
"You fellows In the United States.
even in cases where you are living hun
dreds Of miles inland from the coast,
are especially well Off in having splen-
did rivers and lakes on which to prac-
tcc. Mark Twain has shown us the
wonderful possibilities for sea scout
Ing on your great waterways, and Tom
Sawyer was u top-hole sea scout of the
inland. .
flames A. Wllder's program of sea
scouting Is going to have big boom,
and you who become sea scouts Under
1t are going to have the time of your
lives, not only in the enjoyment OF
picking up the work but also In the
valuable service you can give to your
country as soon as you are efficient.
"Over here in Britain the war has
given our scouts their opportunity in
many directions and they have not
been slow TO seize It."
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-01-24

In 1s4S Sir Arthur Garrod proved
that in gout also true in rheumatism }
there is deficient elimination on the
part of the kidneys and the poisons
within are not thrown off.
Prof. H. Strauss, attributes a pouty
attack to the heaping up of poisons
where there is an abundance of uric
acid which is precipitated in the Joints
and sheaths, setting up Inflammation.
Before the attack of gout or rheu-
matism there is sometimes headache,
or what is thought to be neuralgia, or
rheumatic conditions, such as lumbag
pain in the back of the neck, or sciatica.
As Prof. Strauss says, The excretion
Of uric acid we are able to effect by
exciting diuresis." Drink copiously Of
water, six or eight glasses per day, hot
water before meals, and obtain Anuric
tablets, double strength, for 60 cts, at
the nearest drug store and take them
three times q day. If you want a trial
package send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce's
lnvalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
uAnuric" (anti-uric) is q recent dis
covery of DR.. Pierce and much more
potent than lithia, for it will dissolve
uric acid as hot tea dissolves sugar.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-01-24

which had ever taken place. Thou
sands participated. Every public
school teacher marched, as we'll as
the pupils.
The gospel of food economy, in
creased food production, improved
methods Of cultivation and the neces-
sity Of planting greater variety Of
home products, has been preached to
every corner of the island. The
schools have been instrumental in the
establishment Of 26,693 home gardens,
thereby assisting Po.to Rico to solve
the food problem.
The children here are deserving of
much praise for what they have done,
and the example they set led others
on to greater efforts. They are all
members Of the Red Cross. A few
Of them were able to secure from
their parents the money needed for
their contribution, but the majority
made up their minds that they would
earn this money themselves. All over
the island children organized festivals
to get funds needed for membership
fees. In Fajado and Rio Piedras, n
total Of 1850 school children enrolled
as Junior Red Cross members and
earned every cent that they contrib
uted. Thousands of dollars have
been raised by these children. They
have participated I'm all civic parades
organized for this purpose.
Delieacies Sent Abroad.
Last year 40 tons of guava jelly and
100000 cigarettes were sent to the
boys In France.
Thousands Of women in Porto Rico,
from San Juan, the capital, through
cut the entire island, including the
towns of the hills, have devoted their
time and given their money and serv-
ices to all things needed for the war.
All social activities were carried on
solely for the benefit Of war work.
In many sections of Porto Rico wom-
en- took the place Of the men in the
fields.
Porto Rico contributed freely and
generously Of her man power and the
very best Of her youth entered the
training camps. Just after the pas
sage of the selective draft law Porto
Rico registered her young men to the
number of 100000! The Porto Rico
regiment was the first In the nation
to be at Its full war strength. Six
hundred and fifty volunteers were ac-
cepted for duty to guard the Panama
canal. When General Townshend took
up the work Of recruiting. many OF
the men who lived far back in the
hills walked as much as 25 miles to
enlist.