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JOUKNAI A Volume 12. A Cross Here Indicates That Tour Subscription Is Due. You can't owe for The Journal. No." 21. PLAINS, MEADE COUNTY, KANSASFRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1918.

THE FLA MS CAUCI1T HIM BARE HANDED? 'PRIVATE PEAT" XOW IX AMEKIC; Rain and Sleet Here Believed Drouth Broken During Wednesday, Pebl 27, some rain fell thruout this entire We have a large number of customers among the section, and Wednesday night FA R'MERS It has been reported to us that E. Strohl, while strolling around his farm a few weeks ago, cap-ured a live wolf. Now some believe hat C. E. did this stunt in an un-isual way, taking -Mr.

Wolf barehanded, but, of course, some folks will maintain that "if he did capture the animal with his hands, it was surely dead when he did so, however, we have it on pretty good authority aat he got the wolf. This is all the nformatidn we have on the subject, ind if you demand the details you'll 'iave to see either Mr. Strohl or Clyde Atkinson. It appears that Mr. Atkinson has a better account of the matter in his mind than C.

as we are not sure yet whether C. E. has gotten over the excitement that is naturally connected with the catching of a big wolf empty handed. Suit yourself about it. You'll find it on pag-e TO Successful Farming' for February LIVESTOCK PROSPECTS When the battle fields of Europe are once again put to their normal use, prices of grain crops will probably drop to some extent.

But there will need to be a decided increase in the production of livestock before meat prices will drop in the same proportion. Paul D. Hammett's discussion of the Past and Future of Live Stock in the February issue of Successful Farming, Des Moines, Iowa, is definite, instructive and convincing. It should be read by every farmer in this country. Just step into the office of The Journal and leave your name and address and fifty cents to cover a two year subscription to SUCCESSFUL FARMING (four years for a dollar) and you will receive free the big 148 page February number.

Every issue of Successful Farming, during the life of your subscription, will contain many articles of vital interest to every farmer. that was followed by snow and sleet which left a frozen sheet of moisture over the ground. It is believed by G. W. Roberts, and others that this moisture will do the wheat a great deal of good, especially if more moisture falls in time to follow up so as to keep the wheat alive, as rain and snow is forecasted for March, it may come, and at least we hope for it.

It is estimated by some that about 1-2 inch of moisture is now in the soil here and on top of the soil, that amount having fallen on Wednesday and Wednesday night. It appears that the drouth is broken, and most of our citizens are feeling good, better than for sometime. of this section, and we very much appreciate their trade, too. The owner of this store is a farmer and understands the needs of the tillers of the soil. Come in and rest yourself in our Rest Room its for our customers "Food Will Win the War." Buy your Garden Seeds at Parsons' and enlist in this Army of War Workers.

adv Washington, March 7 A modes Canadian soldier, invalided home with a useless armi-shattered by German bullet, dangling at his side has attracted the attention of, the president- of United States. He is Private c- Third Battalion Royal Canadian' Infantry, fighter and author. Although rendered unfit foi fighting, he says he will use all the resources he has left to fight the Huns and he thinks the best way to do it is to help rouse America to its utmost patriotic effort. With that accomplished, he says, it will be "Good night, Kaiser Bil." First he wrote a book -'called' "Private Peat," which the Bobbs-Merrill publishers, at Indianapolis, have just issued for him. He has now been enlisted by war bureaus in Washington to talk conservation and self-sacrifice to the American public.

The gospel of war succeeded the gospel of the Prince Peace in Billy Sunday's big tabernacle here the other night, when Private Peat; just back from the front, a small, wiry, black-eyed enthusiastic chap in khaki, wearing bravely above' his heart the Canadian badge of honorable service, spoke. With no oratorical flourishes, Private Peat told his story simply and briefly. The arm shattered by a merciless and unlawful German bullet told a story itself. When he recited what he had seen of German outrages, men in the audience gritted their teeth savagely and women's eyes were filled with tears. Not a sound could be heard in the vast tabernacle as he told of the wounded who once fallen and fainted, always trying to- crawl forward, when they recover a bit, and so crawl into the enemy's ground.

One soldier, he said, so wounded was thoughtfully turned around by his comrade who 'eft him at last with the caution: "You're in the right direction don't Vurn 'round." Private Peat said that was the lesion in conservation conveyed by his ook, that the country is in the right lirection, saving coal for the ships to to sea; saving food for the men who have to fight. "You are in the -ight direction," he said, "'don't turn round." Buy a a a i Stamp Join the Home Guards The dance given at the Star theatre last Friday night was attended by a large crowd and the evening passed off very enjoyably for those present. Music was furnished by a three-piece orchestra from Fowler and they made some music, too; Everybody liked it. Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Smith returned Friday from Sedgwick, where they visited old friends and relatives. Garden Seeds at Parsons'. IJOYS LEAVE TUESDAY Roberts Mer. Co. Cash Store Meade County News, 21 The last 15 per cent of Meade county's quota will entrain for Camp Funston, Tuesday, February 2 6.

Meade county was called upon for 61 men for the first draft, but as twenty had previously volunteered, only 41 were required. The three boys who go next Tuesday represent ihe last 15 per cent of this number. i'hey are: irgil Wolfley, Plains. Denzil Bromwell, Plains. Harry E.

Warner, Iowa Falls, Iowa. i JUST RECEIVED WE SELL United States 1 ires 8 ARE YOU BEHIND? AXD rin 'estone iires COUNCIL. OP DEFENSE COMMITTEE MEETS CORD AND Long Recognized as the BEST Tires Manufactured VV carry a full liim ot nvfry thing needed for Automobiles Edwards Bros. Garage A big supply of Racine Horseshoe Tires, all strictly new, fresh stock that I 'will be able to sell at the Old Prices as I bought just before the raise sometime ago, and remember, they are Guaranteed 5000 Miles Come around and look at the Demountable Wheels and Rims that I have for FORD Cars, and get my prices on what I will exchange wheels with you for; so cheap that you can't afford to be without them I am now Agent for the Famous Advance-Rumley-Garr Scott Plowing Hulling and Threshing machinery. If you are needing anything in that line, or any repairs for some of them that you now have, I would be glad to talk to you and order for you If you are.

a subscriber to Successful Farming, Des Moines, Iowa, our subscription has expired, you ire asked to make your renewal at i he Journal office. We have full iutliority. to accept subscriptions to this publication and to accept renewals, and by conferring this favor you Iielp your home paper a 'little. he editor has read the February number of Successful Farming and inda that it is actually almost edited entirely by able writers who have a success in farmings stock raising, poultry and hog raising. Here's what farmers you know think about Successful Farming: "It is a good paper, worth the subscription price many times over and has helped me in many ways in farming.

An in it on ensilage was worth $50 to me," C. J. Sutton. "It is a good Farm Paper," W. H.

Geisinger. "We take it and it is worth the money," Mr. Armentrout. Send in your subscription 25 cents per year, and more than worth it. Meade Globe, 21: The committee on the council of defense met Tuesday afternoon with every member oresent.

They decided to make a survey of the county to ascertain the resources in a way that will prove of great value in the future work of the council. The county is divided into districts, sach township being a district, and aach district has a chairman. These chairmen are authorized by Me government to get this information. IIIK imiM ItHAI'KIl CLAIMS AIJiKKT LEAVITT FKIKXDS A HE HOLDING A BIG MEETING HOME GUARDS MASS MEETING The mass meeting at Judge Gilli-iett's office last Friday night, at which time steps were taken to organize a Home Guard for Plains, was attended by about 40 of our citizens, both from the town and country. Albert Leuvltt, aged C4 years 10 month und 14 days, died a.t the family home, 10 miles noriheaat of Plaint, Tuesday morning, February 20, at 8 o'clock, death resulting from paralysis and heart trouble.

The deceased wan the father of IVrs. Winifred Parker. Funeral services were held at the J. home in that neighborhood Wednesday at 2 p. after which the remains were brought to this city and laid to rest In the Plains cemetery.

To the bereaved wife, relatives and friends The Journal Joins many friends in extending condolence. People who belong to the Friends church are holding a big meeting- at West Glendale church, south of this city. The meeting started February 18th, and is now going on and will continue until the last of this week, anyway. Evangelist Jesse Bates and wife of southwestern Oklahoma, and Truman Dunham are conducting the meeting and a great deal of interest 13 being taken by the people in that section of this religious campaign to save souls for God. The music has been made a special feature of the meeting.

J. Bradford, B. H. Smith and S. Utz have enrolled for Successful Farming B.

for one year, S. S96SI S9ft9S9S9S9SS 6969 1 t- R. C. Lasley was made chairman for one year, and J. A.

for two years. Mr. Utz has also renewed The Journal tor another year in advance. Thanks to all of them, Cash Motor Co, of the meeting and W. A.

McPhee secretary, and later Mr. Lasley was unanimously elected as captain of the Plains Home Guards. Captain Lasley was empowered to select his own officers to assist in carrying out the work and he named as lieutenants, J. F. Sweet and Donald Traylor.

Recruiting teams were appointed by 9 the chairman as follows: John Kis- ner, J. Harl Smith, J. G. Butler, R. Traylor, with instructions to make reports at the next meeting which will be held tonight, March 1.

Thirty-seven signed the' roster to become members of the guard. For the present, the guard will only be a local organization and not subject to state authority, but. later, if the guard can organize to full strength 64 members it may be under the direction of the adjutant general of the state. It. is believed What are you 'doing to help whip the that training of the members will begin immediately, and plans are being laid to attain these ends.

It is surprising to learn that a number of our citizens are anxious to learn how tn drill, and here is the opportunity, and a great number will take advan tage of it. We are indeed fortunate in having a man at the head of the guards who has completed the full course of training for officers in the person of Captain Lasley, and we are glad we have him with us to teach the very latest methods in military tactics. 1 You are urged to attend the meeting tonight," March 1, at Judge Gilli- How about that War Garden? A Car for Today's Needs dett's office. Don't you like to read a good story? Those Magazines at Par sons' contain some good ones. NEWS FROM MEADE GLOBE You can confidently choose the new Oakland as a car of such utility and thrift as is in keeping with the nation's call for a general saving of all resources.

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B. Pontiac, Mich. The Government says that FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR During the last week we have received our ahipmants of new Garden Seeds. They are fresh and the kind that grow. Let us sup- ply your garden seeds, for good seeds are the first requisite of a good garden.

Don't delay buying them early for the demand for garden seeds is going to be greater than in any other season. Seed men every where are warning the people to purchase seeds NOW! We can supply you with Hoes, Rakes, Fencing, etc Miss Golda Singley has been ill the past few days, having a light attack of appendicitis. The Anti-Horse Thief association enjoyed an oyster supper at Lake-view a few evenings ago. The Rag-land, and Lepper families of Meade enjoyed the occasion. Mrs.

R. R. Sihgley, living near PTains, leans her cherries so jthat they taste like they had just been clipped from the tree. The Globe folks know whereof they speak. Miss Evah Fish returned Sunday to" take up her school duties after having spent several days with her parents near Plains.

Her brother and his wife from New Mexico are visiting there. W. H. Dalgarn and wife returned home Sunday night from Waco, where they went to see their son, Kay, who has been in the hospital for several weeks. He is much improved and was able to go about with them.

He will remain there 30 days yet and. will receive a discharge and come to Meade for the summer. Collingwood Agents How about that War Garden? How about that War Garden? MERCHANDISE CO" OAKLAND SENSIBLE SIX Miss Elizabeth Schoenhoff returned to Meade Friday..