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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-25

Foreman George Wagner. of the fabricatng shop
is in receipt of the following letter from of
his coored helpers:
.Mr. George will you please sir have my aptson
card lemkens about more dairy I don't get muth
beatr."
If anyone can tell Just what the writer meant,
it will be anpreciated.-The Rfvet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-25

We are strong for this propaganda about Florida
raising her own sugar. We'd a little sugar
self if we could get seed.-Lakeland Telegram
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
DID you LOSE ANYTHING,

Red Cross officials were notified to-
day by the War Department that more
than 10000 pieces Of sold baggage
belonging to former officers and men
Of the American Expeditionary Forces
are stored on the Government docks
at Hoboken, N. ]. The impodimentia,
which is unclaimed, consists Of 10000
truck lockers, $4,000 bed rolls, 5000
suit cases and 10000 barrack bags
which have come back from overseas.
Much of the baggage is marked
with names only and cannot be for
warded TO the owners; in all cases
new shipping address is required.
AS the Red Cross desires TO assist
EACH man from overseas to recover
his lost property as well as to help
the government dispose Of this enor-
nous accumulation of property, own
ers of lost baggage are asked TO for
ward their claims and present ad-
dr,sses to the Lost Baggage Branch,
Pier 2, Hoboken, N. j." together with
an accurate description Of the miss
ing property.
A complete card index permits
prompt Identification and the baggage
will be forwarded at government ex-
pense on hand at the docks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
AGTTATORS.

Mnst "verv town is cursed with the
bolsheviki element, who appear to be
against everything in the way of
r.v,, ress.
They express their views in various
ways. Some use the soap-box method
on the corner, where they harangue
ing inflicted by the party in power
on the innocent and unsuspecting pub
lie. Every time we hear one of them
IL always reminds US of the toy ba-
are blown up with hot air and you
release the check valve the air is
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
RALRoADING ON QuICKsAND.

Golfers National Weekly cannot be
successfully termed reactionary, but
admits that our national railway sys-
lem is in danger.
1t does not propose to help the
stampede into socialism, the trick of
1he demakogue when the logic of facts
" against his contention.
II says the condition of the rail-
xsaas has not pleased anyone for
kag time, neither investors, workers,
s0r the general public.
Supervision was an incomplete sue
xsxs, control is an admitted failure.
The roads are on a foundation of
shifsing sand"
Their disposal is "the master prob
Asm Of this country, affecting industry,
rsxumerce, and, primarily, the cost Of
firing"
The Plumb plan promises reduced
expenditure, higher wages, and better
:Srviee--a veritable golden age Of
rziiroading."
Ii is not a plan that will meet with
approval of the American people, who
prefer the play of open economic
asrees to any such program.
The Plumb plan would not encour-
izse private investment in any public
-asikisy, but would overthrow the whole
ssyytem Of private enterprise.
Any avaricious selfish group could
zataek any large group Of industries
Aor sverthrow them ON the specious
gEen of sharing ownership.
How san the Plumb plan propose to
z1sxre in profits where there are none,
ind none would be permitted by the
erszping control of unions?
Capital has never made the de-
amsds for increased profits that the
Krusherhocds have demanded at the
annds Of the government and got
1kem-
Batter systems, greater efficiency,
<kMznation Of waste motion, says Col-
tarx can do more for the railways
alnu aboiishing capital.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
A BARGAIN IN GOOD READING.

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Of great attainment, sketches, special
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New subscribers for 1920 will re-
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
Give the world
the once over

listen. fellows, to some
straight talk. Many
q man when he gets
to be 20, misses some
fhinf. He may have
lots Of money, and a fine
family but
He never got out and
saw things". After he
gets settled down, it's too
late. FA. ts.r.
Every man wants to see
the world. No man likes
to stand still all his life.
The best time to TRAVEL
is when you're young and
ively-right NOWi
Right NOW your Upcle Sam
is calling. Shove off" He wants
men for his Navy. He's inviting
you! It's the biggest chance
you'll ever get to give the world
the once overi
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30
CONSTIPATION.

The beginning of almost every seri-
Gus disorder is constipation. IL you
want to enjoy good health keep your
bowels regular. This is best accom-
plished by proper diet and exercise,
but sometimes a medicine is needed
and when that Is the case you will
find Chamberlain's Tablets are excel
lent. They are mild and gentle in
their action, easy and pleasant to
take. Give them a trial. They only
cost q quarter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30

expelled in q loud and discordant
sound. We have often wondered IL,
like the balloon, a pin or sharp in
striment were applied to the agitator,
IL he would not collapse and be no
more.
And there is the sly, smooth guy,
with the "lend me you ear" attitude,
who calls you aside and confides in
you confdcntially, with the express
purpose of making a sort Of endless
chain" Of you to spread the propa-
ganda of their evil bolshevikirt ZEN
denotes.
OF the two evils, IL we must have
them, we would prefer the former, for
he is not afraid TO let all know Just
how he stands.-Watonga, Okla, Her
aid,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30

The Navy goes al over the
world-sails the Seven Sea-
squints at the six coutinents-
that's it's business. You stand
to zee more odd sights. wonder
full scenery and strange people
than you ever dreamed CT.
You'll work hard while you
work. You'll play hard while you
play. You'll earn and learn.
You'll get, in addition to shore
leave. q 3aSdsy straight vaca-
tion-which IL more than the
average bank president can
count on.S
You can join for two years.
When you get through you'll be
physically and mentally tuned
up" for the rest Of your life.
You'll be ready through and
through for SUCCESS.
There's a Recruiting Station
right near you. II you don't
know where il Is, your Post
master will be glad to tell you.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-30

II. d. Truax is here this week from
Oklahoma City, looking after his
hardware business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Saturdays Calendar
In Local Society

ALL departments Of the Red Cross
n shop open in the san Jacinto plaza.
Presiding in the tea and luncheon
room viii be Mrs. Charles Davis,
chairman; Mrs. ". D. Wise. vice
chairman. and their assistants. Mrs.
Charles LOOMS. Mrs. A. P. Coles. Mrs
Lee Fraser and Mrs. Mason Pollard.
as captains, with Mrs Leo Schuster,
Mrs. William ]. Deavitt. Mrs. Alex
ander Day Surles. Mrs Steele Wot-
kyns, Mrs J. Hicks Tooley and Mrs.
William WalZ as Mattresses.
Mrs Horace W. Broaddus VIII be In
the Red Cross work rooms OF the
White House from 10 until IL o'clock
TO receive reports Of the Red Cross
work done.
Comforts committee OF the Navy
league open in the Popular. Mrs.
Frank p. Jones. general Chairman.
Mrs John R. Watson. Mrs. Frank
Ainsa and Mrs. J. X Knox in charge.
Bobby Levine's Jazz band viii play
during the dansant hours OF the at
ternoon.
Weekend dance at the Country club.
Weekend dance at the Khaki club.
Initial dance Of the Limited club.
Meeting OF the board OF directors OF
the Home for Aged and Orphanage at
the apartments 81 Mrs. :. A Potter IN
the Palms Court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24

OVER 100 guests were present during
" the afternoon on Thursday when
the silver tea was given at the apart
ments OF Mrs. II. J. Baron. No. 6 Lu-
cerne. for the benefit Of the Home
for the Aged and Orphans. This
movement. which is being forwarded
BY Mrs. J. a Potter, is for the pur-
pose Of establishing a home in 81
Paso for those who are too old 20
battle with the world In order that
their last days may be spent among
conEenial surroundings
The library OF the Baron apart
ments was bright with crimson car
nations. the living room In the spring
tints OF yellow and green carried out
effectively in jonquils and ferns and
the dining room with decorations Of
pink carnations and pink shaded can
dies being an appropriate setting for
the pretty maidens who served tea
here Pouring the tea at the dainty
tea table were Mrs. H A Lay. Mrs.
0. A Critchett, Mrs. E 2. Moultou
and Mrs Leonard Worcester. Serv-
ing were Miss La Won Sorrells, Miss
Villas Simmons. Miss Nary Ginther.
Miss MeIba Green. Miss Jean Gilchrist
and Miss Gladys Booth.
Under the direction OF Mrs z. H
Yale, a most delightful musical pro-
cram was given during the afternoon.
These numbers were given by Miss
Villas Simmons, Reva Reyes. Barbara
worcester, Evelyn Wylie, Marian
strickland and Miss Gladys Booth A
pretty feature Of the program was
an interpretative dance given by Miss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
A Charming Tea Is Given At Home of
Mrs. Baron For Home For the Aged

Grace Ginther. her sister, Miss Mary
Ginther, playing for her number.
The success OF the beautifully ar
ranged affair was due the efforts Of
the general committee. Mrs p. II.
Yale, Miss Alice Holt. Mrs. II. j.
Baron, Mrs Margaret Swanson. Mrs
Russell Graham and Miss Alice Ash
croft
The First Methodist church over
the top" viii be the slogan heading
the program to be given at the get
together supper TO be held in the ban
at SO o'clock The eprogram follows;
Church" slogan: a stunt. by a troop Of
Boy Scouts: Laugh and Grow Fat"
Mrs. G. G.. Cooksey. Butcher. Baker,
Candlestick Maker" H. P. Demand;
piano solo. "Halleujah Chorus" by
Handel-Miss Clara Smell: Rich Man.
Poor Man, Beggar Man. Thief W
A. Price: solo, selected. Miss Madeline
Birney; Doctor. Lawyer, Merchant
Chief"-Rev. NJ VanValkenburEh:
song, 'Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Rev. Rufus Baker, pastor Orchard
Park " z. church, viii preside.
The men OF the Trinity Methodist
church gave o banquet Thursday night
at the church. During the winter
months a banquet Is given each month
as a medium to bring the members to-
gether. Short talks were made by
several Of the members Of the church.
The banquet carried out the purpose
for which II was given, 10 get ac-
QUainted and get together.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Half of French Army Lost

100000 killed in battle and an
equal number seriously wounded IS
the enormous sacrifice OF France in
the world war. This constituted
about half OF the men she put into
the field larger ratio Of her S.
100000 population than any other ma
ton gave America owes France
large debt OF gratitude for this he
roic outpouring Of her LIES blood
that liberty might live, and also to
the peasants Of France, who dis
covered a perfect remedy for stom-
ach, liver and intestinal ailments.
which is reported TO have relieved In
calculable suffering. prevented many
surgical operations and saved thou
sands OF lives Geo Il. Nayr. a lead
ing Chicago chemist, imports the in
gradients and sell this remedy in
America under the name of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. It is a simple.
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intes-
unal tract and allays the inflamma-
ton which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. one
dose VIII convince OF money refund
ed Kelly & Pollard. Potter Drug Co.
and druggists everywhere.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Daughters of The British Empire
Making Plans For Reconstruction

THE Daughters OF the British Em-
i pi7e have carried through their
war work ard now that the days Of
reconstruction have come they are
making plans for carrying forward
their work so that II may be done in
the rissst and most efficient manner
possible
in addition 10 the work previously
undertaken by the chapter, two funds
have been added through which to
reach the disabled officers and men
OF the British mercantile service One
OF these funds Is the silver Thimble
fund which has from small things
done large things for the men; the
other IS the ~Fryatt memorial fund. -
which 81 principally used in educat-
ing children 6 those merchant sailor
officers who, Ia the terrible subma-
rlnc years. gave their lives In carry
lng on the worlds commerce. saying:
The seas shall be free always
An interesting Christmas letter
stated that the present occupant Of
the Fl Paso bed" at RoehamptOn
House. England. r. a South African
belonEiug TO the south African artil-
lerT-
Reports from Maurice Male, the lit
tie French boy famong the first
adopted three years ago IN Fl Paso)
state that he IS growing into a sturdy
Itlis boy He rs now almost g.
As an organization much work has
been done in the American Red Cross
and American Navy league. and mem
hsrs as individuals have played well
their parts In these organizations.
The khaki club is another institu-
ton here receiving al times some at
feltion. the latest being providing the
proErau for "2urus night" on jan
uarv q. Saturday
At recent meeting OF this organi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24

MARCUS 3. ARluJO. killed IN
wi France. has received the distin-
guished service cross. which has been
received by his widow. Mrs. Maria
Armijo. SOC South Virginia street, with
the accompanying letter from the ad-
jutant general The letter, addressed
to Mrs. Maria Armiio. sO6 South Vir-
ginia street. follows
This office has been advised by
the commanding general. American
expeditionary forces, that he has
awarded the distinguished service
cross posthumousiy to your husband,
private Marcus b Armijo. company
c. 125th infantry, for I'm action north
OF Mont St Martin. south OF Vesle
river. near Fismes. France, August 3.
1918, while his company was under
heavy barrage fire Pvt Armiio was
hit by a she'll and both his legs were
blown off, after which he lifted him
self up on his elbow and rolled and
smoked cigarets- By this display OF
nerve. he conveyed to his comrades an
unconquerable spirit Of fearlessness,
pluck and viii power"
The quartermaster general OF the
army has been directed 10 cause the
Distinguished Service Cross TO be for
Warded to you, and il is believed that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Asks Wilson S
RateAWthOrity
Be Withdra1g7l
Government Operation Oh
Roads Declared Distaste-
full To Shippers.

Washington. D. C, Jan 2s.-Wlth-
drawal Immediately by congress Of the
arbitrary powers possessed by the
president to fix freight rates was
asked today by Clifford Thorne. rep
resenting various shippers before the
senate Interstate commerce commit
tee. he said incalculable Injury would
be suffered by the shippers unless
this was done.
Mr.. Thorne told the committee that
government operation OF railroads
was so distastefuI among shippers Of
the United States that were a popu-
lar vote taken, it would be defeated
overwhelmingly"
aSOme Good Achieved
The railroad administration. he
said. however. had accomplished some
good things that must be saved out
recommended remedial legislation
during the interval before the uIti-
mate disposition Of the roads He
advocated amendments OF the existing
law so as to restore the suspension
powers OF the interstate commerce
compassion; strike out the clause
which. he said, attempted 70 make the
state and federal law. and add a pro-
vision requesting the director general
70 pay final judgments against COM
mon carriers under his control and
charge the same to operating ex-
penses where so charged bic prior to
government operation
Sees Sweeping Changes.
1T Is essential" Mr.. Thorne said,
that these amendments shall be In
effect during this interval while you
are considering the ultimate DISPOSE
ton OF the railroads, for. otherwise
during the next few months many
sweeping, wholesale changes in rates
rules and regulations now pending
viii be contaminated. and these
changes have no connection with the
war whatsoever"
Promise Dlsregnrded.s
The witness said IhaJ when the
railroad control act was pending. con-
gress was told that the power to con-
troll rates would not be exercised ex-
cept as necessary in the public in
terest-" Despite that assurance. he
added. one OF the first acts OF the
director general was to pass upon all
the rates in the countyr. The direc-
tor general" he added. has exercised,
and is proposing 10 exercise. arbitrary
powers, in defiance Of the common
law and the statutory law Of the
country. He has decided. and Is now
proposing TO decide. controverted is
sues between the shippers and the
railroads involving millions Of dol
lars, without any semblance OF
hearing before disinterested body"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
VAUSEA[ESS
CALOMEL IS
BEST FOR FLU
Doctors and druggists claim
Calotabs, the Nausealess
Calomel, Is Best Laxa-.
tive for Colds, Grippe
and Influenza
and Influenza

At the first sign OF 4 cold. is The
time 10 take a Calotab, the perfectei
nausealess calomel that has an tha
liver benefits left in and the STING
taken out Doctors say that there BE-
nothing ike IL to put your liver right
ana keep your system in condition to
resist and avoid colds, influenza and
pneumonia
The best insurance against fnfluenza
and pneumonia IS a good active liver
ana your physician or druEEfst VIII
tell you that CalOtabs Is the -nos-
tnoroush and effective. as well as the
safest and most agreeable remed-~ "a
this purpose
One Calotab at bed time with
swallow Of water-thats an. No salts
no nausea nor the slightest interfsr-
enre with your eating. pleasure a.
Work- Next morning you awake feel
ing fine with a hearty appetite 70
breakfast Your cold has vsnfsbes s1l5
you are ready for work or DTnv Co.
tabs are sold By druggists svsryrEhers
n sealed packages. price IS cents.
Your money handed right hack ~ -
are not delighted-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Is Your Blood Starving For
Want of Iron?
Iron Is Red-BloOd Food-Nuxafed Iron
Helps Put Roses IntO the Cheeks Of
Women and Strength and In
erEy Into the Veins OF Men

II you were 10 90 without eating N
til you become weak. thin and eEna-
ciated, you could not do a more serious
harm to yourself than when you let
your blood literally starve for want OF
iron-iron that gives It strength and
power 10 change food into living It's
OF iron in the blood. no matter how
much or what you eat. your food sim
ply passes through you without doing
you any good-you don't get the
strength out Of Il and instead OF being
filled with youthful strength and en-
ergy you are weak nervous and al
rundown II you are not strong or
well you owe It TO yourself 70 make
the following test See how long ycu
can walk or how Tar you can walk
without becoming tired Next take
two five-grain tablets OF ordinary
Nuxated Iron three times per day after
meals for two weeks. then test your
strength again and see how much you
have gained Numbers % nervous,
rundown people who were ailinE all
the while have most astonishingly IN
creased their strength and endurance
simply by taking iron in the proper
form But don't take the old kinds OF
iron simply 10 save a few cents. You
must take iron in q form that can be
easily absorbed and asslmilated Ike
Nuxated Iron II you want II 70 do you
any good, otherwise Il may prove
worse than useless You can procure
Nuxated Iron from your druggist on
an absolute guarantee OF satisfaction
or your money viii be refunded.-Adr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Amy.

A concert Of beautiful numbers was
given at the Theater de Regiment in
the send artillery camp on Thursday
evening by two artists who have re-
Gently come TO the city. Nr. and Mrs.
". Underwood Daughdrill, assisted by
some OF FL Paso's best musical talent.
Miss Julia Pool. Miss Beatrice Hills
and Miss Anne Chase. The Jazz or
chestra from the regiment added
greatly to the enjoyment Of the eve
ning's program
The program Included the follow
Ing:
Violin solo. Somewhere a Voice Is
Calling," Mrs Daughdriu.
MOnolog. Helping Win the War
and First Shopping Trip" Mrs.
DaughdrilL
Piano numbers. Pierrot Serenade and
%. Solo Mia" Mrs Daughdrill
Orchestra number. SIND Jazz hand.
Sketch. Miss Hills and Miss Chase.
Violin selections Souvenir" and
kiss Ne Again" Mrs. Daughdrill.
Readings, soul Of the Violin" and
DarEy Stories OF Camp Dodge. Mr..
DaughdrilL
Violin selections Perpetual Mo-
tion" and The Long. Long Trail" Mrs.
DaughdrilL.
The assemblage enjoyed a sing song
at the close OF the program
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24

half billion dollars probably VIII not
be enough for all purposes
Railroads in 1918. under govern
ment control and unusual war condl-
tons. earned about SIls.00o.oo9, or
S250,000.000 less than in 1917. Sst9-
600, 900 less than in the record year OF
1916, and about the same as in 1915
Estimate For December.
This became apparent on the basis
OF definite reports TO the interstate
commerce commission Of earnings OF
1g5 principal railroads-thOse having
annual operating revenues OF more
than $1,000. 000-for Il months. and
unofficial calculation OF December
Earnings from freight. passenger,
express and Other transportation dur
ing the year amounted 10 Approximate
ly S4.873.000 600. or s832-0Q0.000 more
than In the previous year Operating
expenses jumped to about S3.971,000,-
600, or about s1,119.000,00O more than
in the preceding year
Outstanding Features.
The Outstanding features OF the rail-
way earnings situation last year were
thar freight and passenger rates were
increased 70 yield about $500. coo. 900
annually. or sa50.000.O00 in the SIX
months during which they we're e.
fective, while wage advances added
S635.00O.0Q0 to operating expenses
The railroad administration ac-
counuants now report that in 1918. the
S1.710,000.0O0 payroll OF the year pre-
yious was increased 81 percent and
that consequently S2.346.Oo0. 600 was
paid out last year TO the 1000. 900 rail-
way employees Many wage Increases
were effective for only the latter part
Of the year. and If these run through
the present year. even without other
additions which may come from action
on pending applications for more pay,
thew would make $4,000. 600 addi-
tiOnal wages The wage level at the
end Of 1918 was a little more than
IS percent higher than at the begin
ing OF the year. when the govern
weur assumed control
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-24
Ont Tomn VISITORS.

J. A. Pruett a cattleman OF Fay
wood. y. n. IL I'm FL Paso.
+. c HoughtOn. ST., Of Mesilla Park
arrived in FL PasO Friday morning
F. c Webb OF Denver. Colo. who
has been spending the past week on a
visit with Mr. and Mrs G. F. Hawks
left Thursday for san Antonio and
other points in the south.
Mr. and Mrs. h N. Sowle OF ANA
rillo, Texas. win make their home in
Fl Paso, at 1912 West Main street. Mr.
Sowle was connected with the Santa
Fe railroad al Amarillo for the past
ten years. He is now with the z. P.
and s W IN II paen