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Dancing Every Thursday Evening at Barksdale's Academy, IN GOD WE TRUST FRESH OHIO NEWS WRITTEN BY 'THE OLD RELIABLE' GAZETTE'S CORRES-PONDENTS THROUGH-OUT THE STATE What Our. People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. FINDLAY—Mr. Charles Harper has returned home—Mrs. Bertha, Guilfoyed, Kneel, by her mothers, illness—Miss Vera, Jones returned home, last week. Our past, Rev. K. B. Lowe, moved his family into the parsonage, last week. Hand the agent, your local news for this letter by Monday of each week. E., LIVERPOOL—The churches were closed Sunday, and the people visited with one another—Rev. Hall, Mr. Biggene Law and Mr. Ehr Wilson of Ellisville visited Mr. and Mrs. Biggene Law and Mrs. Day afternoon with her sister, Mrs. I. Brown. Do not miss a copy of The Gazette your friends. CADIZ—Mr. Archie Strother of Latrobe, Pa., visited relatives here, last week. The stewardess board met at Mrs. Flor Lucas', Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sidney Johnson is convalescing. Mrs. Bertha Drake and children and Mrs. Winnie Howard. adest of Mrs. Ola Brown, have re met at Mrs. Thomas Manson's, recently. The churches, schools and all places of amusement, are closed on account of the "Flu." SANDUSKY—Mr. Robert Lone and Mina: Gertrude Slado were married. Oct. 21, at the paragonage by Rev. G. D. Smith—Miss Ethel Miller of Indianapolis is visiting her mother and grandmother. Mrs. Geo. Hardin of Mrs. Geo. Hardin is visiting Davis.—The "Flu" has many victims here. Rev. G. D. Smith has a splendid prayer for the sick and dying, which lack of space only prevents our publishing. HILLSBORO.—Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bolden and Mrs. Mildred Baker visited; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ames and family's Sunday.—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Idaho Hudson, last week, a boy, lived in Maude Greene, who died last week. Idaho Hudson, born to widow, then asthma for years but had been confined to her home but two days. She leaves a daughter, two sons, and a brother, Mr. Small of Lima, who attended the funeral, Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. J. Burr. —The Misses Lucile and Corina Delapay, were to Cleveland, Sunday to Lima, Monday. Young Mrs. Daisy Warren visited Mrs. Alline Burton, this week.—Foster T. Chiffy died at Camp Alexander, Newport News, Va., last week. The remains will be brought here for burial—Mrs. Ethol Bray of Sabina is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tunktin Tunktin, to Lima, young husband to Jonathan by mother, Mrs. Hough's illness.—Archie S. Cole and Mr. Atchison visited in Columbus, Sunday.—Ada Banks died in Georgetown, last week. Heart trouble, she was a niece of Rev. J. J. Burr.—Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams of Dayton visited the later's stater. Lourd Lourd, to Lima, young husband to Jonathan by mother, Mrs. Samuel Graves of Allison is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Joe Williams.—Miss Romaline Desalemond visited her parents in Columbus, Saturday and Sunday.—G. M. Atalanta meted to Columbus, Saturday. WBM KILLE -- Elimor Wilson, Mattie Pullman were in Pittsburgh on Friday. -- Mr. John Payne was in Pittsburgh. His wife died at Huntsville. W. Va. -- Rev J. H. Porte and mother, Miss Ellen, visited in Chicago. -- Mr. James Lewis of Youngstown is here visiting relatives. -- Mr. Michael Lewis and niece, Romaine, were returned from a ten-day visit with his father, Rev. Charles Lewis, at Youngstown. Va. -- Mrs. Mattle THE GAZETTE Wilson and daughter, Mabel, and little son, Ralph, are visiting Mrs. Cofer in North Carolina.—Mrs. Margaret Lewis is very. ill. She visited in Washington, D. C., some weeks.—Last Monday, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Earley was the scene of a delightful surprise party, given in Alberta L. Mason and Mr. Stanley. The guests played games and toasted marshmallows in the rear of the house. The artistically arranged table with halloween decorations and an abundance of refreshments proved all the more enjoyable as a result of the propounding of many conundrums. At a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Parley a long and fulfilled, and useful remembrances.—Mrs. S. Smithers visited in Wellsburg last week.—Mrs. T. P. Richardson, daughter, Miss Amy B., and Mrs. E. Hopkins, visited in Cleveland and Atwater.—Mrs. Huff and cousins, Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Bose of Elwood City, P. visited Steubenbury, Saturday.—Mr. J. Carter was taken sick at work, Bourring a Wing.—Mrs. Wing is visiting in W. Va.—Mrs. P. E. Spires received in which he says he and the rest of the boys are well.—Mrs. Brown and little son are visiting in Virginia.—Mrs. Jones left for Cincinnati, Saturday. "IN THE TRENCHES" A Cleveland Boy, Sergeant Brooks, of the Former Ninth Ohio Battalion —His Letter Received Oct. 10, 1918 "Somewhere in France," June 23, 1918. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: Your letter describes your life in Alabama, just reached me in France. I would much appreciate a few copies of your paper some time. We do not see an American paper in months. Capt. James E. Dunnill also of Cleveland, who is my good friend, wishes to be remembered to you and all friends. He was standing in front of his dugout, ready for "business." I feel quite confident that we will return, though we may show signs of hard or rugged wear, but this all helps to make a man and the experience is educational, even with its thrills. I am assistant commander of the announcer platoon. We can deliver a sig "pill" at a second's notice and with accuracy. I have a sergeant who is associated with me in this platoon, who is a captain of the Navy. Mr. Moore is the director of Boston, Mass. His name is Alex, R. Davis. I regret much I did not get your letter before departing as I could have given you something of interest quite often. However, the Ohio outfit has given a good account of itself himself a man and shows gallantry on every occasion. We may not return laden, with crosses, but we retain the brave spirit with which we left. If we fall by the way— I do not know how long we will be at it, but the boys are of good cheer. Our casualties are very, very few—we were missing; not over six all told to date. I would love to write you a story of French life, which is most interesting, but I cannot, as all mail is censored, I have a brother, Ernest Brooks, living at 82 St. Charles Ave. Cleveland is rush and carries I am writing, by candle light in the trenches. Hoping you are prospering and well I am, Wishing you success, SERGEANT A. L. BROOKS, Cannon, Clinton, A. L. 372, R. I. U. S. Friesen is New York. P. S.: Excuse rush as I am right in action any moment. A. L. B. FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! Now is the Time—"The Birth of a Nation"—"The Irish Republic"—Elect Republicans, Etc. Portland, Ore., Oct. 27, 1918. Editor Gazette, Dear Friend: Please accept my sincere congratulations on your success in causing the withdrawal of that infamous photo play, "The Birth of a Nation." It is outrageous for Giant's own state to stand such slanders on him. We have never been able to get it banned here in Oregon. People say they "see no harm" to Giant's rights. This is the time to fight for your rights! We have succeeded in getting "The Irish Republic" recognized by the United States. They have ordered that men may register as "citizens of the Irish Republic" and have so registered men in New York, at least. That is recognition. Oh! God will bring good out of evil and this world, will be better for this war. Meanwhile let us put only Republicans on guise as often as possible, and give us a big, burying men to adjust things when this war ends. No mere sectional men, no free-traders; only real Americans. Sincerely yours, MRS. PATRICIA ROBISON. Possibly ten (or more) years ago Mrs. Robison wrote to Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and asked him to recommend an Afro-American paper, and he named "The Old Reliable" Gazette. She has been a steadily reader (subscriber) of it ever since. The race has no more loyal white friend than she is and has been for many years. Mrs. Robison is a native of Ohio - Editor. A grand prize masquerade and dance will be given by the Men's club at Drusden's ball, opposite the Hollenden Hotel, Thursday evening, Hallo-den, Oct. 31, 1918. Music by Raymond Smith's premier orchestra. Admission, fifty-five cents - Advt. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since PETER H. A. J. Pearson-as a Judge of the Common Plens Court for a Second Term; Election Nov. 5, 1918. Cleveland, O., Oct. 21, 1918. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: The six year term of service of Judge A. J. Pearson, on the bench of our Common Plens Court, has won for him the confidence, respect and friendship of all who have been brought in contact with him. Judge Pearson not only has the judicial judge bearing in court, but his learning, temperament and absolute freedom from all bias and prejudice toward everyone, of whatever race or condition, recommends him for re-election. Respectfully, JOHN P. GREEN. Judge Pearson acknowledged generally to be one of the very best jurists in this county and should be re-elected. Do not forget to vote for him on election day.-Advt. STICK TO /THEIR JOBS. Two Afro-American Employees of a Mill Make Remarkable Records for Service Without Loss of Time. Columbus, O.—A "stand-by-the-job" record deserving of recognition has been made by Frank Harris, employed by the American, Rolling Mill Co. of this city, who has worked every day this year except two days in January, one in February and one in June—a total of 223 days out of 243. He has been continuously employed by the company since October 1, 1904, and wears a 10-year gold service button. The four days he has taken off in 1918 have been more than made up by 7-1-4 days of overtime work. Albert Jones worked 141 consecutive days—seven days a week—without losing any time, from March 90 to August 19. He took five days off, beginning August 20 to go hunting, but is working every day now. These men work on the pig-casting machine, and stuck to their jobs during the hottest weather. JUDGE FRANK B. GOTT. One of the Very Best Judges on Our Common Pleas Bench—Should He Re-elected—Vote for Him; Tuesday. Judge Frank B. Gott, born in Ohio 47 years ago, is a thorough American, in 1903, City Solicitor Newton D. Baker selected him as an assistant police prosecutor. His stalwart, earnestly human sympathies enabled investigations, which resulted in the suggestions of remedies responsible for many needed reforms in the police court system and were largely instrumental in the establishment of our present probation system. In 1906, Mr. Gott was appointed an assistant county prosecutor and initiated progressive policies in the district as a skillful and capable lawyer that he was recommended for the office of common pleas judge. He organized and has conducted the "Land Court" for this county—in addition to his other duties as judge. During the past six years, Judge Gott has had some of the most important cases ever tried, in this county. He is known for his aption to try the case of Chapman vs. The Peerless Co. The jury awarded the plaintiff a verdict of $412,000, the largest money verdict over rendered in this county. The Court of Appeals and, the Supreme Court of the state have invariably uphold Judge Gott's decisions. He has made it an inflexible rule never to be influenced by politics. With him litigants are not one of the罪奴 or breed, but are human beings, entitled to have their rights protected and enforced. Who knows but it may be your turn next to seek justice in our Courts. Remember our courts are the impatient well trained, and honest men preside, Vote for the man in whose honesty you can safely leave your cause. In a recent primary bulletin, the Civic League of Cleveland says of him: "industrious, conscientious, fair-minded and efficient; an excellent record on the bench; he should by all means be nominated." THE NEXT CONGRESS. OUR TROOPS "MAKE GOOD!" American and French Both Praise Their Valor. With the American Army in France.—Afro-American troops already have established themselves in Europe as being cool and reliable fighters in the front line. Up and down the line, after the test of a year’s service, you hear no doubts expressed regarding Colored soldiers. They have waged, thundered, cool and brave soldiers in the trenches, and gentlemen when back at rest in French towns. It is interesting to see how they mix with the French inhabitants of the village, with whom the Americans are billeted. The French folk like them and felt highly honored at the way the latter learned French. Afro-American soldiers are getting extremely fluent, and fit entirely with their forms of things, use all French forms of politeness. A grand prize masquerade and dance will be given by the Men’s club at Drudu’s hall, opposite the Hollenden Hotel, Thursday evening, Halloen, Oct. 31, 1918. Music by Raymond Smith’s premier orchestra. Admission, fifty-five cents.—Adv. to the address of Mrs. Edward Burns, former resident of E. Liverpool. Tell her, please, if you know her. There is a letter at the Gazette office for her. Send the Gazette to our soldier boys at home and overseas. They, too, will appreciate copies of it. A grand prize masquerade and dance will be given by the Men’s club at Drudu’s hall, opposite the Hollenden Hotel, Oct. 31, 1918. Music by Raymond Smith’s premier orchestra. Admission, fifty-five cents.—Adv. 10 Sheriff Edward J. Hanratty SHERIFF EDWARD J. HANRATTY Candidate for Re-Election—An Old, Tried and True Friend of the Race —Vote for Him, Tuesday We give above an excellent portrait of one of our county officers, a candidate for re-election, who needs an introduction only to the Afro-American voters of Cayahoga, who have become such within the past year or two in the past we have in Clyland in years. "Ed. Hanratty" is known as one of the race's "true and tried" friends of many years' standing; is well liked and should always be given generous support in any of his political undertakings. His deeds of kindness and friendship, extending over a score of years and more, beginning long before he had any political aspirations whatever, have always been quietly done and have always been saved that of any appreciative friendly feeling (upon the part of those befriended in various ways) which has grown among our people of this community until it is a real pleasure for the writer to call attention to the fact in "The Old Reliable" Gazette. The sheriff's office is a local office. In local politics all intelligent voters of both parties in this city and county have for many years refused to vote for the president, and the interests of true friends were involved. Of all the many classes of voters in this county, Afro-Americans can least afford to fail to do so. To have and to hold such friends as "Ed Hanratty" we must, when the opportunity affords, give them the same practical exhibition of true friends they have given us on many occasions. Sheriff Hanratty has given the people a two-year administration of that office that has been an "eveopener" (to thousands—one of the very best, if indeed not the best, they have ever had) to have as well as all who have had occasion to visit the sheriff's office, the best and without the slightest reference in any way to creed or nationality. Visitors, to the jail are welcomed at all reasonable hours; something not a rule with previous administration of the prisoners "at cost," never exceeding forty-five cents per person a day. Sheriff Hanratty has given them better service than ever in the history of the jail. Throughout his thirty-three years' residence in Cleveland, fairness, justness, and honesty have been his motif. He has earned a second term as sheriff. Let us all "turn in," on Tuesday and help to give it to him by casting our votes for "Ed Hanratty." -Advt. Report of the Civic League. George C. Hansen (Rep.)); attorney; resides in Lakewood; age 50; university and law school training; assistant county prosecutor 1980-18; institution; would, we believe, make an honest, fair-minded and industrious judge; should be nominated.-Advt. DOINGS OF THE RACE There are now fifty Afro-American chaplains in the U. S. Army, and 400,000 of our boys, at home and "overseas." Dr. James G. Fowler has been appointed a city physician by the mayor of Pittsburg and is serving in the Department of Charities. The N. A. A. C. P. look absolutely made in the effort which resulted in inducing Gov. Cox to barr the infamous "Birth of a Nation" from Ohio. Dr. John E. W. Thompson, U. S. Minister to Haiti under President Cleveland, murdered recently by a patient at Bridgeport, Conn., had been married twice, his second wife being Dr. John E. W. Thompson. white. A son and daughter by his first wife, and the widow (white) and her two sons (in the army) survive him. Dr. Thompson left New York City to locate in Bridgeport about five years ago. A call for, 1,000 Afro-American selective service men for limited military service was issued, last Friday, by Provost Marshall General Crown-navy and he will be assigned to navy and marshall are to hold the and Charleston, S. C. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia will furnish the men under this call. IN UNION WE STRENGTH SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS Camp Alexander, at Newport, News, Va., has been designated in honor of the late. Lieut. John H. Alexander, (deceased), Ninth U. S. Cavalry, a graduate of West Point. Lieut. John H. Alexander. who, in the words of Brig. Gen. Hutcheson, was "a man of ability, attainment, and energy." Lieut. Alexander was appointed to West Point from Ohio and was a personal friend of the editor of The Gazette. Poro College's new building is nearing completion and Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo., are soon to announce its formal opening. The N. C. Mutual Insurance Co. and its president, Mr. John Merrick, have purchased $140,000 and $100,000, respectively, of the four issuers of Liberty Bonds. Yes, it is a race institu- Miss Jeanneette Carter of Washington, D. C., has been appointed director of the Afro-American Bureau of Industrial Housing and Transportation, in the U. S., Department of Labor, with many war workers in her bureau. Jesse Jones, Afro-Canadian pupil of the Edmonton, Alberta, High School, participating in the eleventh annual field day sports, Oct. 11, won the 100, 220 and 440-yard dashes and was on the team that won the relay race. His time in the first three races was, respectively: 10:1-5 sec, 23 sec, and 1 min. 4-5 sec. The relay race, 49:3-5 sec. His opponents were all white. The other race was black (by Boulevard State) Jones did not take part in it. The real colored millionaire is M. Louis De Lanceau, a man of forty-forthive who lives on the Boulevard De St. Antoine, Paris, France, in a magnificent stone mansion. Monsieur Lanceau is reputed to be worth over thirty million dollars in our money and is very prominent in the civic life of Paris. He was a war munitions made him a millionaire. His father left him 100,000 francs and his wife, the daughter of a silk manufacturer of Lyons, France, brought him an equal amount. He has never been in America. There is a movement in the industrial section of Paris to send Lanceau to the French parliament: He is very popular and his Negro blood is no more thought of than in the United States. He and his wife go everywhere, are received everywhere and hold whatever honors are due them. ademy, Attorney and Counselor at Law 819 American Trust Building Cleveland, Ohio Tel. Central 1400-W. 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Send or bring locals and all n office, 214-215 Blackstone Bldg. I there, please. We advise our readers to care vertisements before making puri tise in this paper should have the fact that they advertise is assure. All matters for publication must be in the office by 4 p. m., W latest. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. Send or bring locals and all business matters to The Gazette's office, 214-215 Blackstone Bldg. If you wish to see the editor call there, please. We advise our readers to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of our people. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. All matters for publication in current issues of The Gazette must be in the office by 4 p.m., WEDNESDAY of that week, at the latest. The Ohio State Telephone THE GAZETTE, Harry C. Smith: "Cuyahoga", Central 513-K Classified Advertising ... Department ... FOR RENT.—Rooms by Mrs. James Greene, 2366 E. 33d St. 'Phone 994 J. Bailey, pastor of Antioch Ba church, is said to be telling the lowing: "As I was presiding rely, over a session of the local Ba Ministers' Union (white and col a member (white) read an exe paper which was discussed after Among those who spoke was Re FOR KENT.-Five rooms and bath, N. E. corner of E. 93rd St. and Woodland Ave. Adults only. $30 per month. Inquire at 2588 E. 55th St. CLEVELAND Social and Personal Mrs. E. Hopkins of Wellsville was in the city, recently. Earl Parker left for Lost Angeles, Cal., recently to join his family. A Mrs. McKayne of this city is to open a "beauty" parlor in Young-town, it is announced. Mrs. Fields, mother of the Misses Emma and Corn Fields, Elsinore Ave., is critically ill. There is a letter at The Gazette office for the Afro-American Benevolent Association. Mrs. Lucy Akkins was hostess to the Clover Leaf Crochet club at its last meeting at Mrs. M. Jones', E. 39th St. George Eschew, well known citizen, residing in E. 30th St., died suddenly of acute indigestion, last week Friday. There is a letter at The Gazette office for Wm. Orr, former resident of the E. 30th St. Tell him if you know BEST FOR THE BLOOD — Puro Herbs, Sold only on Brown Drug Co., ear E. 28th St. and Central Ave. Ady. Mrs. T. P. Richardson and daughter, and Rev. J. H. Porter and daughter, of Wellsville, were in the city, recently. There is an important letter at The Gazette office for Mrs. Corina Smith, in charge of her son, Otis. Tell her if you know her. Mrs. Wm. Young's two daughters, Lucille and Corina Delaney, have arrived from Hillsboro to reside with her. Allen H. Dorsey, the versatile, spent Sunday in "Pittsburg," That's what he (as a rule) calls Erie, Pa. Miss Ruth Brown, who stood second in a recent civil service examination, was appointed a bookkeeper in the city water works department, Wednesday morning. Good for Ruth! Prosecutor Samuel Doerfler is another county officer who has earned re-election because he has proven an exceptionally competent and painstaking official; courteous and obliqu- You should take PURO HERBS, the great blood purifier and system cleanser. On sale only at the Brown Drug Co., 2742 Central Ave., cor. E. 28th St.-Adv. Mrs. George Watts, E. 29th St., has returned from Danville, Ky., where she visited her mother. Her nephew, Julius Daughman, accompanied her. Mr. Watts left Monday for Monroe, S. C., to visit his mother, and he accompanied dated Oct. 20, 1918, at Natchitoches, La., announcing the safe arrival there of Chester Gillespie "on government business," was received by The Gazette, Wednesday. Mrs. Mildred Gants, daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Braggs, gave a delightful surprise dinner in honor of her mother's birthday, recently. Covers were laid for twelve and the decorations were in patriotic colors. Corporal William E. Askins has returned to Capitol Chapman with an amenable discharge on account of physical disability. He took charge of his haberdashery in Central Ave., so successfully managed by his wife during his absence. Mrs. Walter B. Wright, W. 85th St. has received several interesting letters from her brother, Capt. Lewis E. Johnson, with the old Eighth Illinois, now so gallantly serving in France. Billy Brack, the popular proprietor of the Edward Doctor Cafe, left Tuesday morning for Springfield and Cincinnati. In the first-named city he will visit his aged mother. Monday evening, he was "all smiles" over the anticipated visit "with manners. Members of that ministers' Alliance are praaching about "the imporality of school children." Better some attention to the imporality of adults in Ward 11. That is the quickest and best way to stop imporality among the boys and girls of tender years. Two members of the local detective buruan went to the county jail recently to interview an Afro-American prisoner. While in a separate room, one of them struck him. On being informed of this, Sheriff Annatty barred them both from the jail even when they called "official" Frank and so notified Chief of Police Frank Smith. Good! for the sheriff. Mrs. E. Milkred Thrower, wife of Scrigt, Jesse Thrower, returned, recently from Chicago, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Mattie Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Weaver of that city gave a dinner in Mrs. Thrower's honor, sixty guests, attended Turner Memorial A. M. E. S. J., of which Mr. Turner is superintendent, furnished delightful music for the reception. --- Bailey, pastor of Antioch Baptist church, is said to be telling the following: "As I was presiding recently, over a session of the local Baptist Minister's Union (white and colored) a member (white) read an excellent paper which was discussed afterward. Among those who spoke was Rev. H. M. Lowery, who suggested that the paper ought to be put in pamphlet form (published) and distributed among the members of the union so they could masticate it better. I felt so ashamed." Major John Stowers, member of Garnett Lodge, K. P. Cincinnati, who died last Thursday, was buried Monday with all lodge honors, from his residence in E. 30th St., Climax lodge attending in a body. He was baptized at Shiloh church, Oct. 6. A sister and wife survive him and have the sympathy of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young, the latter, the sister, returned to Cincinnati, Monday. The devotion of Edward Smith, better known as "Diamond Dick," to the deceased throughout the latter's illness was exceptional. Day and night "Dick" was at Mr. Stowers side, administration and afterting Pause. He died suddenly and deeply from him from all sides because it is not often such real devotion is witnessed except when exhibited by close relatives. Everybody knows now that "Dick" has a big heart and that it is in the right place. Some of us have known it for many years, however. Would that there were more like him. Under the heading, "C. C. Cade Tempts Prof. Bismark Ferris to locate in Cleveland," the Waxahachie (Tex.) Meddler, of last week, carries the following of local interest: "Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1918—I am in receipt of your letter of the first and I was indeed glad to hear from you and to know that you were well and doing well in your line of endeavor. To begin with, Cleveland is a splendid city in which to live and rear a family. The educational institutions are fine. The mixed schools are far superior to the Jim Crow schools of the south. The city can be found between the vaces here in Cleveland. Bands and orchestras here are strictly union and the high union prices prevail. Orchestras, $5 per man nightly with $2 extra for the leader. This city needs a band and it needs an orchestra, such as I know you can in the field. Such an orchestra as you had when Vernie Johnson and that crowd was with you. An American Woodman National concert band with a soloist and a noted violinist with it would jump into national fame at once. It could form an appearance in the local parks such as Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Newark, St. Louis and Kansas City, making those cities about the same time with our Supreme Commander. the money could be gathered as fast as the mint turns it out. Providing you can see just what kind of an aggregation should be gotten together here, I know you can make money—$5 per week is not considered very much labor make $5 per day, hence everybody has money. An ordinary dance brings in $200. Often when I have spare time I rent a hall for $5 and a five-piece orchestra for $27 and a full hour (40) for all expense in a night. You see that is a day (2) work in Texas, Spence Beck is nearly dying for you to hit Cleveland and for the Lord's sake write him a line at 2387 E. 40th. Suite 3. He is a splendid trombone player. He has a friend here from Texas, a Mr. Hardy, who is a cornet player. How are your girls progressing on their instruments? I hope to get on a Ladies' Saxophone band here. Well let me hear from you soon. When you get down to Waxahachie give my regards to all. Relative to the foregoing, the Meddler says: "When one reflects that every evening good mail from math and west banking is sent to Negro good tidings of great joy devoutly to be wished for like those outlined in C. C. Cade's letter to Prof. Bismark Ferris, which we print elsewhere in this issue, he need seek no further for reasons why there is an ever increasing stream of the cream of colored people out of the South." THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, OCTOBER 26, 1918 PETER H. HARRIS PROTEST AGAINST WRONG. To submit in silence when we should protest make our co-wards out of men. The human being is protected on Protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the inquisition yet would serve the law, and grillolines decide our least disputes. The few who dare, must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. THE MAN WHO DARES. "I honor the man who in the consciences discharge of his duty dares to stand alone; the world, with ignorant, indolerant judgment, may condemn, the countenances of relatives may be averted, and the hearts of friends grow cold, but the sense of duty done shall be sweeter than the applause of the world, the countenances of relatives or the hearts of friends."—Charles Summer. FACTS People who Advertise Can sell Goods. People who sell Goods Can make Money. People who make Money can advertise goods. The Best Advertising Medium is "The Old Reliable" GAZETTE. REMARKS ABOUT ADVERTISING While it is true that occasional advertising will bring extra business, it is equally true that constant, persistent advertising will keep business growing during "dull days." The merchant who considers riches a burden should never advertise. His store may be like a summer resort in January. Do YOU advertise? 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V ```markdown ``` HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. Opened October 2, 1918. Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, President Prof. Geo. W. Cook, Secretary. Located in the Capital of the Nation. Campus of twenty acres. Modern, scientific and general equipment. Plant worth 31,321,000. Faculty of 109. One thousand five hundred students last year. Unusual opportunities for self-support. The School of Theology Interdenominational. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses of study. Shorter English courses. Advantage of con- nection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses. Address D. Butler Pratt, D. D., Dean. The School of Medicine: Medical, Dental and Located in the Capital of the Nation. Campus of twenty acres. Modern, scientific and general equipment. Plant worth $1,321,000. Faculty of 109. One thousand five hundred students last year. Unusual opportunities for self-support. The School of Theology Introductional. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses of study. 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Graduates helped to positions. Address Lewis R. Moore, A. M., Ph D., Dean. School of manual arts and applied sciences offers courses of collegiate grade in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, agriculture, manual training and home economies. One of the engineering schools accredited by the War Department. Address, Professor Harold D. Hatfield, M. E., Director. The Conservatory of Music Five teachers. Elementary instruction and regular college courses in music leading to graduation with degree of Bachelor of Music. Address Miss Lulu V. Childers, Mus. B., Director. The Library Regular course in all Library subjects. Address E. C. Williams, B. L., Director. The Academy Faculty of eighteen. Two complete courses. Curriculum meets needs of those (1) whose aim is college preparation, (2) who seek a general high school education, (3) who enter immediately upon professional study. Address Charles S. Syphax, A. B., LL. M., Dean. The Commercial College Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Typewriting, Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. Gives Business and English High School education combined. Address George W. Cook, A. M., Dean. All departments opened, Oct. 2, 1918. 'ABusyLife' Five teachers. Elementary instruction and regular college coursework. Director of Music: Miss Aress John V. Childers, Music Bs. Director The Library Regular course in all Library subjects. Address E. C. Williams, B. L. Director. The Academy Faculty of eighteen. Two complete courses. Curriculum meets needs of those (1) who aim is college preparation, (2) who seek a general high school education, (3) who enter immediately upon professional study. Address Charles S. Syphax, A. B., LL. M., Dean. The Commercial College Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Typewriting, Commercial Law, History, Civies, etc. Gives Business and English High School education combined. Address George W. Cook, A. M., Dean. All departments opened, Oct. 2, 1918. "ABusyLife" By HON. JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER The Most Important Autobiography In Years Mr Foraker has given us his experience in the Union Army in the Bench, as Governor of Ohio and in the Senate of the United States. Political and public events of great importance and incidentally many national characters are dealt with in the most enlightening manner. The work will prove of special interest to all students of political history whether they are public officials or only public The Most Important Autobiography In Years Mr Foraker has given us his experience in the Union Army on the Bench, as Governor of Ohio and in the Senate of the United States. Political and public events of great importance and incidentally many national characters are dealt with in the most enlightening manner. The work will prove of special interest to all students of political history whether they are public officials or only public spirited Americans, interested in the preservation of our institutions. 2 VOLS. NET $5.00 All orders sent direct to the "THE GAZETTE" Blackstone Bldg., Cleveland, O. will have the personal direction of its Editor TEAR OFF HERE The GAZETTE Blackstone Bldg. CLEVELAND, O. Please send me ___ cop_ "Notes of a Busy Life" BY J. B.-FORAKER Net $5.00 for which I enclose Name___ Address___ Don't Throw Away Your Copy of THE GAZETTE After Reading it, but Give It to a Friend or an Acquaintance who Might Subscribe after Reading a Copy of It GREAT DANGER IN BURNING WELLS CEASELESS MENACE TO LIFE AND PROPERTY Sometimes They Roar and Boil for Years, Forming Great Volcano-like Craters. The burning gas well is always one of the greatest menaces that a producing field has to face. The danger is not only to the surrounding property but also to the entire field thus the great depletion of the gas supply. This was demonstrated recently in the Oklahoma oil and gas well on the Cimarron river bed, in the heart of the field, burned wide open for several weeks. Oil men now declare that the extensive waste of gas at that time is responsible for the heavy decrease in the production of the big oil wells in the neighborhood. Fighting a burning gasser has also been one of the greatest problems of an oil field. Many methods have been adopted, the big majority of them in vain, and for a number of years the biggest fires of this kind continued to burn and destroy in spite of all the efforts put forth to stop them. In more recent years, however, strategy has been employed in a number of instances and has proven successful where the theories have failed absolutely. In fact a wise head in an oil field that can quickly devise a plan to put out a burning gas well really ranks with Johnny Evers, Field Marshal Macenzen and Tod Sloan—men who rely on their wits where sorcery pressed. The big gasser that burned for about six years in the Caddo field of Louisiana gained the greatest distinction, no doubt, that the oil world has ever known. It roared and boiled, shot its flames high in the air and attracted visitors by the hundreds for years before it was finally conquered. Its crater became over 100 feet wide at the top and had a depth of at least 75 feet. In this cauldron was a mixture of mud and water, gas and flames, a boiling, seething mass. Occasionally the gas pressure would send the mixture from 50 to 100 feet in the air. The forest for a radius of several hundred feet was killed, and the well was considered a menace to the entire field during the years that it burned. The Cimarron river bed burning gasser, just north of Pomela, ragged for several weeks before it was shut off, and then it was accomplished by a trick. A heavy wire cable was stretched over the top of the well, and thru the gas flame. Then a piece of casing was drawn along the cable until it could be dropped over the hole. The fire went up the casing, issuing at the top. By giving the cable a quick relax, the gas was separated from the flame and the fire was out. This gas well came in with an initial flow of about 60,000,000 cubic feet a day, and when the fire was extinguished three weeks later the output had decreased to about 20,000,000 cubic feet daily. That the waste of gas from this well would no doubt, have an effect on the longevity of oil wells around it is the opinion expressed by a Tutt sa pipe line official and affirmed by other oilmen. The flow of the wells in this field is due, it is understood to gas pressure instead of water pressure, at least in the vast majority of wells, and the violent exhaustion of so much gas pressure thru the burning gas well would no doubt shorten the life of the oil wells in its neighborhood by at least three months, it is said, and perhaps more. Another burning gas well in the north pool of the Cushing field that attracted more than ordinary attention was the initial well drilled by the McMann Oil Company on the Walter Starr, allotment, about midway between Fenecta and Olton. The burning gasser also continued for some time before the flame was extinguished, which was also accomplished by a trick. The company desired to drop a reducing nipple over the hole. The nipple was attached to one end of an elbow of place, with a long string of casing attached to the other end. Firstly, one of the employees suggested that one of the heavy wagons, used on the lease, be pressed into service to carry the elbow over the top of the hole. His idea was that when the wagon burned up the elbow would drop covering the hole. The elbow with its string of casing attached was loaded on the wagon and by means of a cable fastened to the rear axle it was pulled into the gas flame and to a point where the reducing nipple was directly over the hole. The play worked all right except that one side of the wagon burned more quickly than the other and when the elbow fell it rested on one side of the hole, without covering it. One wagon had been burned in the attempt and then the second was brought into use. A heavy piece of casing was loaded, and the wagon was pulled into the fire. When the wagon burned and the easting fell, it struck the elbow just right to cap the hole. The fire was so hot that the welding was made perfectly. Then to put out what fire there was left, steam was turned on it from the car windows. BUCHANAN'S BIRTHPLACE Marked By Pyramid of Native Stones Placed By His Niece. For a number of years the birthplace of Pennsylvania's only president, James Buchanan has been marked by a pyramid of native stone, artistically built, and having embedded in it appropriate tablets of bronze. The marker was placed at Stony Batter, which is the name of the ancient Buchanan home, by Harriett Lane Johnson, the niece of the president, who was the "first lady of the land" during the term of her distinguished uncle. Stony Batter is located in the gap of the Tuscara Mountain west of Mercersburg, says the North American and it is but a few hundred feet from the turnpike over which thousands of tourists pass every summer, yet few of them know that they have passed this historic point. The reason is that Buchanan was born off the line of travel, and unless the foliage is off the tress at this point it is impossible to see the mass of stone which serves as a monument. But the patriotic women of Mercersburg refused to be satisfied with having Stong Batter all to themselves. They wanted everybody and especially Pennsylvanians, to know where Buchanan was born. Accordingly, they got busy some time ago and prepared a book, "Old Mercersburg," in which the history of the ancient town was set forth. They sold the book and made money enough from it to have struck a massive iron plate which serves as a guidepost and memorial tablet. The plate has been placed along the turnpike, not far from Buchanan's birthplace, and an arrow points to Stony Batter. The inscription on the tablet reads. JAMES BUCHANAN, Born April 22, 1731 "Passed his school days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of Legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of the United States Senate, Minister to Great Britain and fifteenth President of the United States. His personal integrity and honorable career are worthy the emulation of all true Americans." When Buchanan was president he sought some of his very important advisers, from the Cumberland Valley. His first attorney general was Jeremiah S. Black, who was judge of the local courts at the time of his appointment, and Buchanan afterward promoted Judge Black to be secretary of state. His minister to France was Charles James Faulkner, son of the minister, who is spending the evening of his life in Martinsburg, having recently retired from the circuit bench after years of service. Another son of the elder Faulkner is former United States Senator Charles James Faulkner 2d, who lives at Boydville, the beautiful Faulkner estate. The third Charles James Faulkner is keeping up the traditions of the family and is one of the attorneys for the Chicago beef packers in their dealings with the State Department over the recent siezure by England.—N. Y. Sun. PREACHER OF THE PRAIRIES Had Many Fights, but He Always Won Out. The Rev. Isaac Hosey, the cowboy preacher who died the other day in Depew, Oklahoma, was one of the last of a type of preachers who were the product of the old wild days of the backwoods, the frontier mining camps and cow ranchers. They were fighting parsons. No other kind could exist in the border in those wild times. Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit rider in the middle west for fifty years, was one of that type. He preached fifteen thousand sermons and baptized twelve thousand persons in Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee in an early day. He was a fighting person who used to leap across his pulpit occasionally and whip a rough disturber of his meeting. There were many of those fighting parsons. In his youth, according to the Kansas City Times, Hosey was a cowboy and as rough as they make 'em." He became sincerely converted and started out to preach the gospel to the cowboys of the plains. At first he followed the advice of St. Paul to Timothy: "And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient." But this did not well fit his case, for the cowboys were in the habit of shooting off their pistols while he was proaching and thus breaking up the meetings and so Hosey sought for another Bible. LIFT HOUSE OVER TREE TOPS Old Schwab Home in Pennsylvania is Being Moved. An old mansion which has for many years been the summer home of Charles M. Schwab at Loretto, Pa., is now being lifted in tilt over the giant pines which have surrounded it since it was erected more than forty years ago, to make room for a modern residence. Early this year Mr. Schwab gave orders for the erection of a new mansion. At the same time he informed the builders that he wanted his old house removed without cutting down the tall pines which surround it. The work has now been under way several weeks. The old building is rapidly nearing the tree tops on a huge scaffold. A man with a long tongue rarely ever possesses a long head. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OH 10, OCTOBER 26, 1918. Ohio Farmers Killed 19,960 and the Others Migrated. At the dedication of the monument to Ludwig Sells and his wife in the Dublin cemetery in Franklin county, Ohio, the Rev. Byron R. Long gave an interesting account of the great squirrel hunt of September, 1822, which was said to have ended the serious depredations of the squirrels in the fields of the farmers there. The Columbus Gazette of August 20, 1822 referred to the great damage being done by squirrels and published an address to the farmers suggesting a county squirrel hunt. The farmers of several townships were asked to select representatives to make the arrangements. The preliminary meeting says the Columbus Dispatch was held. One of the delegates from Washington township, in which Dublin was located Peter Sells, a son of Ludwig Sells. The hunt was held and the farmers turned out in mass, spending two or three days slaughtering the squirrels. The count as far as made reached a total of 19,960 skins, but as many of the hunters failed to report the number shot by them the total was no doubt really in excess of that. Still this number, great as it was, would not itself have had any very great effect on the damage done by the squirrels. But the pioneers tell of great migration by the squirrels following the raid. The little animals moved like ants, in countless drove, going straight ahead and turning aside for no obstacle. They went over prespices and swam rivers in their persistent and swam rivers in their persistent to be in command of some leader and obeyed without fear of ordinary enemies. COOPER'S MICHIGAN HOME. "Oak Openings" a Story of Kalamazoo County. The house in which James Fenimore Cooper lived while he wrote the story of "Oak Openings" has been permanently marked: In this house James Fenimore Cooper stayed While Collecting Material for Oak Openings. These few words stand out prominently on a bronze plate which adorns one side of the old brick structure where Cooper made his home while in Michigan, says the Detroit News Tribune. The story of Oak Openings tells most accurately the early history of Kalamazoo county. The leading character of the story, known as the Bee Hunter, was no other person than Judge Bazil Harrison, first Circuit Judge of this county. The house where Cooper remained was originally built by the Judge. The Judge and Cooper became great friends and spent much of the time walking about the country together. The famed writer of Indian stories made so many friends of old pioneers of this county that one township in Kalamazoo county has been named after him. Residents of Schoolcraft feel proud of the fact that Cooper spent much of his time in this place and it is the plan of the Ladies Library Association always to keep the historic house properly marked so that visitors to the village may know where he lived while writing his famed story on pioneer Michigan life. RECLAMATION OF LAND Many Tracts in West Are Too Remote From River. Great tracts of land in the arid regions of the west are too remote from any river to be reclaimed under large irrigation projects. With a new system developed for irrigation such tracts water is collected from a series of wells on the land and is conveyed to a central well, from which it is raised to the irrigation flume by a single pumping plant. The system for collecting the water is based on the principle of the siphon and is practicable wherever water can be found at depths not beyond the range of siphonic action. The outlying wells are connected with the central well by pipes that run along the surface of the ground and extend down into each well to a point below water level, and mounted on each pipe is a pump for exhausting the air. To start the flow from the outlying wells the air is exhausted from the pipes and the vacuum thus created automatically fills with water. —Popular Mechanics. STORY OF A LONG NAME Negro Boy Explains Why He Was Called "Gen." for Short. A Northern man who was visiting in Baltimore stopped on the street one day to have his shoes polished. A bright eye little black boy stepped forward to give the desired shine. Becoming interested in the little chap, says the Youth's Companion, the Northerner asked his name to which the boy promptly replied: "Gen, sah." After a few moments of silence the Northerner continued, "I suppose that is an abbreviation for General." The word abbreviation made the little fellow pause; however, he was equal to the occasion and recovered blimself. "No, sah," he said "taint exactly dat; ma shore nough name is Genesis xxx. 33, so shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come Washington Carter, but they jest call me Gen for short." A no class wheel for street cars has been invented. Prohibition Will Not Win the War COST TO THE CONSUMER OF A POUND LOAF OF BREAD 10 CENTS What was given to the cook between three figures in the accompanying table What the miller added to the owner [dotted portion indicates cost of container] What the former got for his wheat 6 CENTS 68% 26% 66% 28% 59% 11% 30% 61% 8% 31% 48% 14% 38% 52% 7% 41% 49% 6% 45% 2 1 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1917 1918 Percentage figures above the relative proportion of the total cost to the consumer exceeds of each slope FIRST HALF LAST HALF FIRST HALF Political Advertisement Prohibi COST TO THE CONSUMER When was added to the cost because the price of the milk should be borne on the consumer's table. When the miller added to the cost, defined portion indicates cost of cow milk the farmer got for his wife. 6 CENTS ... 5 ..... 68% 4 ..... 66% 3 ..... 59% 2 ..... 11% 1 ..... 26% 1913 1914 1915 Percentage figures above the total cost to the consumer added of one good tun' U. S. Food Administration. Jist ez de buckwheat cake got flover on his face, Br'er Bacon- rin' dance 'bomb' en say, sezzee- "One good tu' deserves en nuther, sezzee.—Meanin' dat ef de sojer boys go en do de fightin' fer us, de leas' we alls kin do is ter sen' em all de wheat—eat backwheat insidl. Co'n meal. rye en barley flour fer us will hep a lot too. OF THE GAME who Might S To say that adoption of prohibition in Ohio this fall will conserve food or fuel and help to win the war, is false and misleading. State-wide prohibition, if adopted, cannot go into effect until May 25, 1919. In the meantime there stands the act of Congress of more than a year ago giving to the President power to proclaim war prohibition of the manufacture and sale of everything alcoholic whenever, in his judgement, such a proclamation would inure to the nation's success in war. Will any man say the President is not a loyal citizen because, for nearly a year, he made no use of this power? Only recently the President made partial use of this power by ordering that the manufacture of beer should cease on December 1, of this year until such time as he withdraws the order. Congress has pending a measure enacting prohibition of not only whiskey and beer, but wine and near alcoholic beverages, from June 30, of next year, until the demobilization of our troops. Since the President has absolute power there is no reason why Congress ever should pass the pending measure. Whether the President modifies or enlarges his prohibition order it must be apparent that a man who urges adoption of state-wide prohibition in Ohio as a war conservation measure is himself misinformed or wilfully attempting to mislead others. While the prohibition advocate is importuning the patriotic citizen to vote for prohibition in order to conserve food the fact is that American barley is being shipped abroad in large quantities and is being brewed into beer in both England and France. Only recently the French government ordered the output of beer to be restored to what it was in 1916. The prohibitionist urges the adoption of state-wide prohibition in order to conserve fuel. Millions of tons of American coal are being shipped abroad and much of it is used in the breweries of England and France. The war may be over by that time. In the meantime there stands the President power to proclaim war pro孝olic whenever, in his judgement, a war. Will any man say the President is not use of this power? Only recently the President made power of beer should cease on December 15. Congress has pending a measure enacted and near alcoholic beverages, from July 15. Since the President has absolute power the pending measure. Whether this must be apparent that a man who conservation measure is himself misuse the prohibition advocate is in order to conserve food the fact is the titles and is being brewed into beer government ordered the output of it. The prohibitionist urges the adoption of Millions of tons of American coal anderies of England and France. The prohibitionist is guilty of a more than 200,000 sons, brothers relatives of Ohio citizens when he tion of state-wide prohibition as a living "man-power." Every American by order of General Pershing himself drink beer or wine. Where is the man who dares question of Pershing's men? Since American grain and American into breweries abroad and since the full power to control the use of both at home it follows that there can be the plea that Ohio citizens should vote prohibition as a food or fuel conservation. War prohibition, whether proclaimed or enacted by Congress, could vary. State-wide prohibition, if adopted, went. Every man who wishes to preserve peace time, to decide for himself, wi to ever again drink beer, wine or vote "NO" on state-wide prohibition. The prohibitionist is guilty of a slander against more than 200,000 sons, brothers or other soldier relatives of Ohio citizens when he urges the adoption of state-wide prohibition as a means of conserving "man-power." Every American soldier abroad by order of General Pershing himself, is free to drink beer or wine. Where is the man who dares question the man-power of Pershing's men? Since American grain and American coal are going into breweries abroad and since the President has full power to control the use of both grain and coal at home it follows that there can be no sincerity in the plea that Ohio citizens should vote for state-wide prohibition as a food or fuel conservation measure. War prohibition, whether proclaimed by the President or enacted by Congress, could only be temporary. State-wide prohibition, if adopted, would be permanent. Every man who wishes to preserve his right, in peace time, to decide for himself, whether he wants to ever again drink beer, wine or other liquor, will vote "NO" on state-wide prohibition. flap-jacks en'lasses H. S. Poel Administration. 'Tides savin' fats en wheat, we get ter save sugar. De bos' way ter save sugar is ter use syrups en honey. A nice bill pitcher full or 'lasses conveyed it, a fleet en buckwheat cakes is one or de bos' way to 'get crost' will de sugar proflek, en it saves wheat flour too. AZETTE Afte Subscribe aft Political Advertisement. Win the War will conserve food or fuel and help to prohibition, if adopted, cannot go into ef- of more than a year ago giving to the manufacture and sale of everything al- would inure to the nation's success in because, for nearly a year, he made no power by ordering that the manufacture will such time as he withdraws the order. of not only whiskey and beer, but wine, until the demobilization of our troops. reason why Congress ever should passies or enlarges his prohibition order it state-wide prohibition in Ohio as a warily attempting to mislead others. atriotic citizen to vote for prohibition in any being shipped abroad in large quan- and France. Only recently the French did to what it was in 1916. prohibition in order to conserve fuel, abroad and much of it is used in the brew- fuel and help to cannot go into ef- go giving to the of everything al- lation's success in year, he made no the manufacture draws the order. and beer, but wine ion of our troops. ever should pass hibition order it in Ohio as a war and others. for prohibition in oad in large quan- cently the French 6. conserve fuel. used in the brew- Proposed Amendments to the Constitution X Yes ARTICLE II. SECTION I. Referendum Provision Reserving to the People the Power to Approve or Reject an Action of the General Assembly Ratifying any Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. No Yes ARTICLE XV. SECTION 9. Prohibition of the Sale and manufacture for Sale of Intoxicating Liquors as a Beverage. X No Yes ARTICLE XII. SECTION 12. That the General Assembly shall Classify Property for Taxation Purposes. No Yes LE ASSN., L. H. Gibson, Mgr., Columbus, C UNCLE SAM THE LID'S DOWN! Mgr., Columbus. O. THE LID'S DOWN! THE OHIO HOME RULE ASSN., L. H. Gibson, Mgr., Columbus. UNCLE SAM THE LID'S DOWN! FAMILY SUGAR BOWL U. S. Food Administration. OBEY ORDERS! Patronize Our Advertisers