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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
YANK LEARNS ECONOMY 10
r. ON THE FRONT LINES
Tells How He Learned to Save
Money, Time and Even
Water.

"What have I got out of the war;
Well, let's see. l believe the
principal lesson I'll take back to
America with me will be that of econ
omy," writes an officer with the
American army in France.
For weeks / could go without
spending a cent and I've more money
tied up in Liberty bonds and in the
bank than 1 ever saved before on an
officers pay, about half my civilian
salary.
THAT economy worked in many
ways. For one thing, l didn't spend
cent on foolish theaters, though l
don't mean to say that all theaters
are waste of time and money.
money for clothes was only small
item after you had your outfit, and we
all tried to keep our kit in shape so
that we would not have to be buying
new things all the time.
1--WE learned to organize our day SO
that we might economic in minutes,
and the time we allowed to ourselves
we spent with greatest efficiency. At
least, our company officers did. We
had profitable discussions, read a lot
and kept our minds on our work back
home that we would not get too rusty.
"a good example of this general
economy is the many uses to which
we put one pail Of water. In some
camps we could only be spared one
small pail of water each morning. ]
used this for brushing my teeth, shaw
ing, washing, sometimes sponge-bath-
ing-and always had enough!
Its a question If we change when
we get home. I don't think we shall,
and that's something to be hoped for"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
FAMILY HOLDS REUNION
Relatives Had Been Separated fol-
Many Years.

United after lapse Of II years, dur
ing which time neither one knew of
the others whereabouts, is the happy
experience of Miss Esther Dahlsten
and her brother Robert.
Miss Dahlsten and her two brothers
were separated by the death Of their
mother in West Duluth in 1907. Since
that time neither has known Of the
others whereabouts, though Miss Dahl
stem has made every effort to locate
her brothers. About two weeks ago
Miss Dahlsten, who is employed in the
insurance department of the Farmers
& Merchants State Bank of Virginia,
told her story to state insurance Off
cial. He. promised to see what he
could do.
A few days ago she received letter
informing her that both brothers were
residents Of Davidson, Sask., Canada.
There was rapid exchange of tele-
grams and one Of the brothers and the
sister met at Virginia, MINI.
The other brother, who is also q res
ident of Davidson arrived later, when
happy reunion was held.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
WHY
Marriage Is Bad Medicine
For Willful Spirits

In most revues and musical comedies
young couple meet in some hotel
garden, "fall In love-" and are married
In the last act, writes w. L. George In
Harper's. Charge me not with lack OF
humor If l suggest that many mar
riages are so made. In my notebook
are several confessions. Among them
Is that of young girl who pledged
her hand on board a liner because
there was nothing else to do. (She
was wrong; she could have jumped
overboard.) People do marry as casu'
ally as they learn to play golf; but
they take more pains with golf. In
that negligence hides the nightmare
that shall haunt them; they blunder
into marriage; they think to conduct
1t without travail or diplomacy into
the detachment of mature years
Therein they go astray, for marriage
is tool with many edges, and none
shall use it with impunity that treat
it without regard. For it may close
as many doors as 1t can open.
That marriage can close doors none
should deny, and it is folly to over
look its limitations, notably those
which bear an individual freedom. No
skill or tolerance can make of mar
riage a state akin to celibacy, and it
is well to agree that the married are
not free people in the sense of the
unwed; this is not reflection on the
conjugal condition, for freedom is a
word, and Silvio PellicO in the Spiel
berg found wings for his spirit that
no Austrian peasant could fasten to
his shoulders. To be free is sometimes
to be derelict, and as In marriage such
dereliction seldom arises, the loss is
undamning to the state. But the mar
ried must, after the ceremony, realize
that they have this day lit candle
which cannot be put out :" accepting a
new condition, they must be ready to
adopt new manners, which is not easy
when creatures are adult, differently
bred and nurtured, perhaps rooted out
OF dissimilar social strata, even
brought together across continents.
They must abandon the idea that they
may, unchecked, change their dwelling,
their occupation, the circles of their
friendships; all these things they may
still do, but only in consultation. Or If
they do not consult, If one imposes
upon the other his will or the thrall
Of nagging tongue, then shall victory
turn as dust and ashes in his mouth.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
How Clothing Is Standardized.

AS a matter of fact, the great num-
Der of us nowadays do wear "stand-
ardized' clothing-hats, suits, shirts,
shoes, all turned out by factories re-
peating the same cut and the same
pattern n million times over. We know
this, but we do not want to be told it,
and the wise advertiser announces his
styles as ''teeming with individuality"
as "clothes that are different" cannily
he cries up "the personal touch" with
which his garments are most certainly
not endowed. But even though the
purchaser knows in his heart these
things are not true, even though he
may meet his hat or his necktie ten
times in 10minute walk down q
crowded avenue, he is content. 1t is
not the fact, 1t is the feeling that mat
ters, and who, we ask the reader,
who could be comfortable in what has
been noised throughout the length and
breadth of England as standardized
suits for males" ?-The Villager.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
How to Use SIaq on Roads.

Blast furnace Stag for number Of
years past has been used in the coun-
try districts and manufacturing towns
Of England for the construction Of
roads and as matchmaking agent.
If properly selected 1t forms very good
foundation, but should be placed at an
incline In such manner as to hold
each lump upon its adjacent lump to
prevent rocking, and then should be
covered over with fine blast Stag and
properly rolled and consolidated after
ward.
1t is also successfully used with tar
and other bituminOus materials for
fOOtway and sidewalk paving.
When once set, concrete made from
blast furnace Stag is very tenacious
and it Is almost impossible to break it
up with pick or bar
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
MORE AND BETTER CORN

The average acre yield Of corn In
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois, three OF the
leading corn-belt states. has been
about 85 bushels per acre-and this on
land which has been farmed for scarce
ly more than two generations, ana
which Is naturally Of the best. On the
other hand, In New England. on land
cultivatedsfor well on to two centuries,
on soil not of the best, and In climate
rather bleak and harsh, the average
has been AZ bushels per acre. 1t Is
the consistent and intelligent use Of
fertilizers which has made the differ
ence possible. In all corn sections
yields Of from 70 to 100, or even more,
bushels per acre are easily possible.
Fertilizers not only make possible the
production Of more corn per acre, but
by so doing free land for other uses
for more wheat, or more Of any other
crop.
Nearly all of the experiment stations
have experimental with fertilizer on
corn. In Ohio 320 pounds per acre Of
a complete fertilizer increased the
yield IL bushels per acre-this where
no manure was used. At the same
station eight tons OF manure, contain
ing considerably more ammonia and
potash, but no more phosphoric acid
than the above fertilizer, produced an
increase Of 20 bushels Of corn per
acre. When this manure was supple
mented with 800 pounds per acre of
acid phosphate, however, the increase
in the corn crop has been an addition
al II bushels. This means total in
crease of 80 bushels per acre, produced
by manure and fertilizer.
The West Virginia experiment sta
ton secured an increase Of Al BUSH
els per acre from the use of complete
fertilizer alone. At the Pennsylvania
experiment station, $50 pounds per
acre of a complete fertilizer increased
the corn crop by Is bushels.
Lack Of available plant food Is the
greatest single factor causing low acre
yields Of corn. 1t is the function Of
fertilizer to supply this available food.
Fertilizer, In connection with good
farming practices, will double the acre
yield Of corn, and thus set free land
more than sufficient to grow wheat
enough for ourselves and for our allies
in Europe. To grow more corn or
more wheat we need send to the block
not single head Of breeding stock.
Owing to the labor and car shortage
fertilizers for next spring should be
ordered shipped now.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
How "SiIent Drill" Is Done.

The battalion drill Is, Of course the
great display feature at the United
States disciplinary barracks mt Fort
Leavenworth. When prisoner Is pro-
noted to membership in the battalion
he discards the numbered prison uni
form for one which is hardly distin-
guishable from that of regular sol
der. Members Of the "honor commit
tee," which Is self-governing. wear spe-
cial stars on their breast. They drill
In field near the prison. One of their
impressive stunts is the silent drill"
which includes marching and rapid
manual at arms without spoken COM
mands.--Red Cross Magazine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
why He Sought Penitentiary.

Detective headquarters was sur
prised when Charles Peterson, sixty
five years old, of Portland, Ore, sham
bled up to sergeant and begged to
be sent to the penitentiary Mt Jackson,
Mich.
The man had "done" 30 years on a
charge he never recognized. His
"hOme" around which moved his only
thoughts Of shelter and of food, was
within the stern walls Of the peniten-
tiary at Jackson.
Peterson, when given his liberty,
desperately strained to regain his lost
art Of living, but, snatced from a
former generation at his prime, he
could not keep step with the "mechan-
ical age" so he turned in bewilder-
ment back to the penitentiary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
Why Mangin Called a Halt.

Soldiers have no illusions. They be-
lieve in blunt facts, and General Man.
gin is no exception to the rule. A story
Is told Of him by an artist from the
Latin quarter of Paris.
The artist was commissioned to
paint the generals portrait, and, as
there was no other place available, he
visited the general in his dugout for
the first sitting.
After he had sketched in rough,
bold outline of Mangin's severe, square
features, he was asked by his sitter to
hand over the sketch before proceed
ing.
"Ah, that's perfect" said General
Mangin, perfect Don't touch it again.
II you do, you'll flatter me!"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
Why Compass Is We'll Protected.

One of the safest places In the war
airplane is given to the compass, for
without its aid the airman who Is fly
ing oversee or land on misty day Is
hopelessly lost. Great attention Is paid
by American pilots training in Eng.
land to the problem presented by
drift If an airplane starts to fly
from one point to another due east,
and there Is wind blowing 10 miles
an hour northeast, he mus: take that
element into consideration, 10y altering
his compass course, before ascending.
according to the total distance Of the
journey.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17

FARMERs:-lt pays to sell your cream
and feed the skinned milk. We pay
G. y. d. for butterfat at Owosso,
or at our Oakley creamery. RUNDELL
BROTHERS.
We will pay STRAIGHT salary of $35
per week for man or woman with zig 10
introduce Eureka Egg Products Six
months contract Eureka Mfg. Co.,
East st. Louis, Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
HOW BRAVE SONS OF
NEW ZEALAND

Jew ZEALAND
HELPED MOTHER COUNTRY.
War imposes many sacrifices
upon a nation engaged In 1t. and
civilian life necessarily Is dis
turbed. The United States will
have to share with other bel
ligerents the inconvenience incl
dent to the conflict. But e any
one Is inclined to feel discOn-
tented, he should take the trou-
bic to note what has been done
by New Zealand since the be-
ginning of hostilities. That do
minlon, though under no legal
obligation to aid England, has
raised an army Of more than
100000 men. Her population is
100000.
Since New Zealand has had a
compulsory service law, she has
drafted large number of mar
ried men, both with and without
children. The dominion has
raised $130,0OO,OOO in domestic
war loans. A finance act was
recently adopted which empow-
ers the government TO levy on
salaries amounting to more than
$4,000 n year, and to take dras-
tic and far-reaching measures in
order to raise money. Maori
tribes have uncomplainingly
furnished large quotas of men to
the army. The whole country,
in short, was determined 10 help
vigorously TO carry the war to
successful finish.
Canada and Australia have
been no less unselfish in sup
porting the war. The whole
hearted and entirely voluntary
eXerrions Of the British domin-
ions furnish an inspiring exam
pie to the American people.
When Canada, Australia, and
New Zealand made such sacri-
fees for Great Britain, Ameri-
cans might even more cheerful
ly endure hardships for their
own country. When any "squal-
ling" is heard, 1t is not from our
brave young men or their fam
lilies. 1t Is from those who are
Mortified at the prospect of CIV
ing up few uxuries.-ROches-
ter Democrat and Chronicle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
Why AIrman Must Have Good Hands.

The newest tribute to the airman
Is to say that he has good hands"
and to imply that he manlpulates his
machine as he would handle the reins
Of horse with sensitive mouth. The
analogy is not very appropriate. The
good hands" In the case are those Of
the motorist. Good hands, combined
with light, quick feet, prevent the mo-
torist's chopping and notching his
gears, they prevent his starting away
with jump, they enable him to change
speed noiselessly, to let In his clutch
so that the drive is taken up imper
ceptibly; they prevent his tires from
having their studs stripped out, the
transmission strained, and make gear
box and dlfferential last as long as the
car.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
II Mothers Only Knew

Mother Grav's Sweet Powders for
Children relieve F-verishness Head
ache. lad Stomach Teething Disorder
move and regulate the Bowels and de
s'ro' worms. They break up colds in
"a hours Used by mothers for 30 years
All y usgists Samp'e FREE Address,
Mother Clay Co L. Roy, N Y. AZ 45
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
Shake Into Your Shoes

All..r'' Eoot Ea,a he artisep''c now
der, and get rest and comfort for tired.
Ac' luz. s~Oiie" o, inc que r+ntf
for cnrns, bunions and callOuses Sol
diers nd sailors use it. Sold every
where. 42-45
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
ISLANDERS ARE STARVING
Three Thousand People on shumaoIn
Islands In Want.

Two thousand white persons and l..
600 natives face starvation this win
ter on the Shumagin islands, off the
Alaskan coast, according to Capt. Louis
Knaflinch, president Of the Kuskokwin
Fishing and Transportation company.
The northerners are badly in need Of
food, coal oil and gasoline, and there
is not a physician within 1000 miles.
Supplies Of food have been assembled
at Seattle and at Seward, but there
Is no means Of transporting them.
Captain Knaflinch suggests that the
government send relief ship under
the direction of the Red Cross to pre-
vent what seems certain death to thou
sands Of persons this winter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17
OWOSSO MARKETS.
GRAINS

Owosso. Mich. Jan. II, 1919
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-01-17

Quoted oy Fred Welch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26
Alexandra Cash Grocery

THERE'LL BE NO THANKSGIVING
DINNERS anywhere more complete, satisfy
ing and enjoyable than those prepared with
supplies from this store. You>N prooably
want few extras for the occasion. we have
anticipated this, and have been busy getting
ready to serve you well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26

And you will find the original leader of low prices has sup
piled this market with poultry fruits and meats at wonder
fully low reasonable prices and with variety from wch
to your selections that will both fit your purse and the
size of your family First classn quality be your oraer
large or small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26
Fat, Tender, Well Bred Turkeys.
Dressed Chickens. Rabbits.
SPECIALS AND PRICES

Florida Grape Fruit, for. ............ Csc
Large Florida Oranges, per dozen. .,t.'. 35c
1-Pound Plum Pudding ........ ...y.. 33c
I2-lb. Sack Best Patent Flour Use
California Walnuts, per pound. ....... .45c
Soft Shell Almonds, per pound. 1890. soc
Brazil Nuts, per pound -. ........,.. .4Oc
New Mixed Nuts, per pound. ............ 35c
Fresh Eggs, per dozen. -. ...n.'.; SOc
April Storage Eggs every one good, doz., SIC
Fresh Creamery Butter, pound. ...... 73c
Pure Cream Wisconsin Cheese, pound. .3Sc
Pure Lard, per pound. -. 34c
Compound Lard, per pound. ........ .29c
New Navy Beans pound >. ........... loo
Fancy Lemons per dozen. 49,. .2Oc
Are you drinking our Bouquet Coffee if not
you're not in line-for most people are
fresh roasted and ground pound. 49,. .43c
Fruit Cake, pound. .,."-............... '4Oc
Full Line Apples, Cabbage, White Potatoes,
Sweet Potatoes, Celery, Lettuce
Alexandria Cash Grocery
F.B. HOWARD, Prop.
S. w. Cor. King and Washington Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26

of
basis tranquility Make the nome
Bdow pracica
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26

If YOU intend to have HOT BREAD-Home Baked--Se &C
wise YOU to try sack of the famous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26
BETSEf ROSS FLOUR

Made by the Cupeper Milling Company from selected Vr-
GINA mountain wheat-every sack guaranteed or money re-
funded This -four is white wholesome and nutritious and
for the general baking has no equal For your Thanks
giving baking specially priced. 12-pound sack. 73c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-26

We will have ON hand few of Paxton Red Kidney
Beans and Helmet Brand Beans which will sell out at
OPEN UNTIL 10 P, NJ TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
CLOSED AFTER p NJ. THURSDAY
THESE PRICES GOOD FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
HERMIT JOE PREDICTS
4 VERY MILD WINTER

Kane, Pa, Oct. % "Nu;s are
thickcr'n woodticks IN the big woods
but the squirrels are storing away les.
OF them than YOU town folks in put
ting away taters at Sl.a0 an up u
bushcl. and YOU can just bet all the
bearskns you follcrs ANT going to
get, that the winter'll to- a dam mild
one says Hermit Joe. of the Big
kinzua. to hunter, in that ncighbor-
hood
The old MAJ. who predicts The Win
tors every yeaf, exnliincd further his
reasons for ri.k:ng HI rpet.ticn on
mild winter. The bear, III. year are
mostly sc,awny and iigh. flftcd. ac-
cording to Joe. and they - ut in Il
hurry to get their winter homes, whiic
the fur on snail animal Indicate 70
tn" hermit thai winter viii be light.
Old citizens say his prediction never
fail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
WHAT'S THE REASON :?
Many Snow Hill People In Poor
Health Without knowing the Cause.

There arc scores Of people who
drag out miserable existence with
out realizing the cause Of their suffer
ing. Day after day they are rackcG
with backachc and headache; suffer
from nervousness dizziness, weak
ness. languor and depression. Per
haps the kidneys have fallen behind in
their work of filtcring the blood and
that may he the root of the trouble.
Look TO your kidneys. assist them in
their work give them the help they
need. You can use no more highly
recommended remedy than Doan's
Kidney Pills-cn endorsed by people all
over the country and by your neigh
bors in Snow Hill.
Mrs. Willis G.. Wimbrow Market
Street. Snow Hill. says: when have
an attack Of kidney trouble. ! use
DoanS Kidney Pills which get al
Cottingham Il Cos Drug Store. /
have taken several boxes at different
times and they have always helped
me The trouble generally have is
dsordcrcd kidneys and am bothered
by their irregular action. | have pain
in my left side and over my kidneys
which is sometimes dull and then
again sharp and cutting. As soon as
use Doan's Kidney Pills. | find relief
from all these ailments and my kid
ncys again act regularly
Price 60 cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan'S Kidney Pills-thc same that
Mrs. Wimbrow had. Foster-Milburn
CO., Mfgrs.. Buffalo. y. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01

Are you i'll? is often answered
"Oh, its only u cold. aS il cold was
a matter of little consequence, but
people are beginning to learn that a
common cold is matter not TO be
trifled with. that some of the most
serious diseases start with cold. As
soon as the first indication of cold
appears take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Remember that the sooner
you get rid of your cold the less the
danger and this remedy will help you
to throw il off.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
A Good Cough Medicine For Children

Mrs. j. ". Phillips. Redon, Ga,
phoncd TO j. NJ. Floyd. the merchant
there. for a bottle of Chambcrlain'S
Cough Remedy and said she had
bought bottle of il At his store re-
Gently and that it was doing hen chill
drcn so much good that She wanted
to keep up the treatment. You will
find nothing better for cough. and
colds in children Or for yourself It
keeps the cough loose, eNpectoration
easy and soon frees the system from
the cold.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
DANGERS OF PROHIBITION
Insurance Rates on Liquor Addiets"
Will Remain High.

New York. Rrearl,cSs u prohibl.
ilon. The cost of insurance for "ntcnl.
pcratc users nf ininXlcauls" will not
come Gown. according to speakers a,
the Joint conference uf the Actuarial
Society of America and the Assoc n.
il"n OF Life Insurance Medical Direct
nrS. ON the contrary, the risk on
"alcohnl addicis" will be- even greater
because of the bad whisky" sold 10y
hn,ilrgg"rs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
PEARsoNs TIME LOWEST.
Beats Smith. Donaldson and Maynard
in Cross Country Air Race.

Washington. \ new claimant 10
first hnnors In the trans-contincntal
airplanr derby appeared when the air
service announced that Lieutenant
Alexander Pearson, Jr.. had eStab
lishcd the lowest actual flying time
between san Francisco and New York
and return. yet reported Parsons
time was IS hours. 81 minutes ana 10
seconds for the round trip, ten hours
lass than that of Captain l.. IT, Smith
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
Direct Result of Failure of H.
dusinaI Conference TO Do
Work Expected.
PUBLIC GROUP HOLD SESSION
Asked by the President to Make a
Report and Give Advice as to
industrial! Pc!icy OF This
Country.

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-01
This Means You.

When you get up with a bad taste
in your mouth, a dull tired feeling, no
relish for food and are constipated
you may know that you need dose
OF Chamberlain Tablets. They not
only cause an agreeable movement OF
the bowels. but cleanse and invigoratc
the stomach and improve the diges-
ton.