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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
CAS- OR IA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have AlEay. Bought
s' sssss ,ss O. lzfzzs5sx
Marines Use "splssoty" olsarsts.

Port Au Prince, Hayti, Feb. ~.
In return for their services in
teaching the native Haitiens SAN
itation and the value of solid gov
ernment under flexible laws, the
Haitients have taught their Uni
ted States marine corps mentors
the gentle art Of smoking black
"spiggoty'' cigarets and q new
way to remove tobacco stains
from the finers.
A pasty mixture of sulphur,
pumice and, juice from the lime
will almost instantly remove tell
tale tobacco stains from the I'm
gers of inveterate cigaret smok-
ers, the natives have found, and
United States marines on duty
here are giving the new-learned
method thorough trying out.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Fred Mcdonald spent Sunday
with his parents at Woodbine.

Grace Owens entertained her
Sunday school class Saturday
afternoon at her home on Second
street. There were twenty-four
present and the afternoon was
pleasantly spent in various games
and stunts. \ valentine box also
created quite little amusement.
At 4 O'Clock the hostess, assisted
by Miss Kate Thomas, served a
dainty two-course lap supper.
The little folks voted Miss Owens
to be royal entertainer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
After Ia arippe-vvhat?

E. q. PreNo. Bedford, Ind,
writes: An attack of la grippe
left me with severe cough. 1
tried everything. | got so thin
ii looked as if never would get
well. Finally two BOTTLES of
13oley's Honey and Tar cured me
! am now we'll and back to my
normal weight. n reliable rem
rdy for coughs. colds and Group.
Sold everywhere.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
What Children Meow Now.

In spite of the best care motll-
ers can give them this weather
brings sickness 10 many children.
Mrs. 4. Neureucr. Eau Claire,
Wis. writes: ''Folcy's Honey
and Tar cured my boy of a severe
attack Of Group after other rem
eGies had failed. 1t is a wonder
fal remedy for coughs, colds,
e.oup and whooping cougt.n 1t
stops 10 grippe coughs. Sold
everywhere. F-24
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

While some of the men at the
depot were getting weighed this
morning Ed Myers stepped up
and said watch me break it,"
The hands of the dial jumped
around to 20" and would have
gone around again if the ma
chine would have worked.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Children Cry
FOR FLETChER'S
G a 3 T q RIA

Mrs George E. Johnson left
this morning for Los Angeles,
called there by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. William Orr. A
second message was received this
morning stating she was slightly
better.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. j. j. Owens now has one
OF those dandy electric stoves in
stalled. Workmen labored until
10 O'Clock Saturday night putting
it in shape so Mrs. Owens could
get breakfast on it. Mr.. Owens
some time ago jolSingly told her
she could have one if she would
sell five of them, SO Saturday was
the result of getting hers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Now Fsets Entirely Well.

4. II. Francis, Zenith, Kas.,
writes: II had a severe pain in
my back and could hardly move.
| took about two-thirds OF soc
box Of Foley Kidney Pills and now
feel entirely we'll" Middle-aged
and older men and women find
these safe pills relieve sleep dis
turbing bladder ailments. Sold
everywhere.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Hans Larson stepped out
of the kitchen door Saturday
morning and slipped and fell,
striking on her side and breaking
a rib. She has been suffering i'm
tensely since the accident and it
is feared she may have sustained
more serious injuries.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
vvlLLlho vvoNle1As
x GMTE0TAlMG0

The Willing Workers Of. the
Methodist church were royalty
entertained Saturday afternoon
at the George Hillman. home on
street. \ fine program
was given first, after which the
of the afternoon was
spent in games. At 5 O'clock a
dainty two-course supper was
served to the thirty guests, the
color scheme of red, symbolical
of Valentine day, was carried out
In the menu as we'll as in the dec
orations of the rooms.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. s. U. Blackburn
and son, Alvin, and Mr.. and Mrs.
II. X. Dcmmon and son, Keith,
were dinner guests at the home
of Mrs. Mary Blackburn at Cali
fornia junction Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Protest 3 neyisred.

Hang it, Jones'; I've just been
stung by one Of your COMPOUNDED
bees. l demand renaration.v
Certainly, Bilson. You just
show me which bee. it was and
I'll punish the horrid thing SCI
verely.''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The funeral of Mrs. Charles
Gaver was held yesterday at the
Methodist church with many sor-5
rowing friends in attendance
The floral tributes were many
and very beautiful.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Bramon
We're i'm Omaha today calling on
their daughter, Mrs. J. w. Mills,
who has recently undergone an
operation at ST. Illizabeth's hos
.pital. Mrs. Mills is doing as we'll.
as can be expected, hut is still
very weak.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
.ealentins 70.

Miss Roth McGavren proved
herself q most charming hostess
Saturday afternoo when she en-
tertained almtY-gix guests at q
very success full O'clock Nalen1
tine tea at her. home on seventh
street. :a
Cut flowers were used to dec
crate the various rooms and the
lights were shaded with red crepe.
paper. making a very pretty eff
feet, which added to the pleas
urc of the afternoon.
Places were found at one long
table and several smaller ones.
The color scheme Of red and
white formed the decorations, red
roses entwined with sprays of
smilaX occupying the center of
each table. Tiny red nut cups.
and red heart place cards also
added to the details. The valen-,
tine idea was clcvcrly carried
throughout the delicious. MENU
which was SERVED in four courses
by the Misses Clara I.angdon,
Anabel Bisbee and NIcGavren.
Several musical selections fol-
lowed the tea. Miss Idabels
Briggs sang one OF the hest songs
Very sweetly and Miss Mary Deur
favored the guests with two
piano solos. The remainder of
the evening was spent in various
games and stunts, which we're
thoroughly enjoyed by all press
ent. Miss Sullivan of Omaha was
the out-of- town guest.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The city council had a special
meeting Saturday night and
awarded the paving contract to
the Thomas Regain company of
Council Bluffs. who were the low
bidders. according TO the revised
report of the city engineer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Potter enter
tanned Mrs. Theodore Krause, Mrs.
J. P. Wagner of Iowa City, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cox at a 6
O'Clock dinner last evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. James Gieger and daugh-
ter, Miss Marie, were Omaha pas
sengers today. The latter will
remain there for a few weeks
studying spring styles of millin-
cry at the wholesale house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Jones enter
tanned at a O'Clock dinner Sum
day at their home in the country
Miss Marie Geiger, Miss Fife
Brown, Clarence Podendorf, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Jones and L. E..
Chaplin of Lincoln.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. George Colver, who has
been very sick with rheumatism,
is able to be up and around the
house again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

George a. Coleman and Miss
Bertha rilfcy, both of this city,
We're married at Logan last Sat
1rday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. $. Bollinger of
1ronton. Mo-, who are stopping
at the DIR. DeVore home, where
Mr.. Bollinger is taking treatment,
spent the afternoon in the Bluffs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Charles Beauchamp and
daughter of Council Bluffs were
the over-,Sunday guests at the
home of Orvie Beauchamp in the
country.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

G.. w. Moore returned to his
home in Modale this morning
after spending few days at the
home of his son, Rube Moore.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Roy Terry and j. X. Craw-
ford, who have been guests at the
Starlin home for the past week,
left for the homes in Onawa Sun
day morning:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Gard of Thanks.

w" wish to thank the neigh
hors and friends who were so
kind To rs during the sickness
and death of our Wife ard mother.
also the many friends vino sent
the beautiful floral offerings.
C.. GANER AND CHILDREN.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
MONDAY.

Friends in the city have re
ceived cards announcing the birth.
of seven and one half pound
daughter. Margaret. TO Mr.. and
Mrs. r.. Ct. Doege on February
at their home i'm Lewiston. Idaho.
Mrs. Doege was formerly Nellie
.MacAlhstcr of this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGavren
were in Omaha today calling on
Mrs. s. n. McGavren. who is a
patient in one of the hospitals.
Mrs. McGavren, who was recently
operated on, is getting along as
nicely as can be expected.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 3 T q RIA

Lauren and Jessie Bayliss OF
Carroll We're the Sunday
guests of their sister. Mrs. Mablc
Wcitcr.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Anna Carlson was hos
tess to- several friends at a 6
O'Clock dinner sunday evening at
her home on West street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Busley Stokes of
Modale arc the proud parents of
Il pound girl, born satur-
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

A. L.. johnson of Enid. Okla,
is expected to arrive some time
this week for short visit with
home folks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Effie Brown came home
from Lincoln Saturday evening,
having resigned her position in
that city, and will remain here for
few months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Nclsc Hansen is busy moving
into the Robert W. Harvey farm
north of town.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Marion Smith of Dcnison
is here for few days visit With
her sister. Mrs. Walter Greene.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Ben Purcell, who has been
very i'll. is reported to be slowly
improving.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Marie Geiger was the over
Sunday guest at the country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Jones.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fitch en-
tertaincd number of friends in
their apartments over the New
ton lumber Office last evening al
a 6 o'clock dinner. The evening
was pleasantly spent in games
and music.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Citrolax
G ! t r o ! ak
ClTROLAX

Best thing for constipation,
sour stomach. lazy liver and slug
gish bowels. Stops sick head
ache almost al once. Gives a
most thorough and satisfactory
flushing-no paint no nausea.
Keeps Your system cleansed,
sweet and wholesome. Ask for
CitrolaN. Sold everywhere. F-2l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Ross Dunlap of Manchester,
Ia, nephew of David l.. Miller,
spent Sunday at the Manse.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. F. w. Myers entertained
at dinner today Elder and Mrs.
Mcdonald.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Terry of
Onawa came down yesterday
morning for a few days. visit at
the Starlin home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. w. +. McFadden, who was
taken suddenly i'll Friday, is re-
ported better today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. n. |. Owens returned to
her home in Norfolk today after
II short visit With her mother.
Mrs. Frank Davis, on Third
street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. George Culavin, ST., was
the guest of Omaha friends Sat
urday
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. G. w. plummer and chill
dren of Honey Greek were here
between trains today on their way
to Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Thomas Flynn of Blair was the
guest OF his aunt, Mrs. NJ. Haley,
today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Nina Richardson was the
over-Sunday guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. skinner in Council Bluffs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Gertrude Mailander of At
lantic arrived this morning and
will spend the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dcur.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W.. A. Daugherty is confined to
his home with an attack Of foil
cular tonsilitis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

soren Brown was able to be at
the store today after a few days
illness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The dance Saturday evening at
the X. of c. hall was we'll attended.
The feature of the evening was
a favor box Of cut flowers to boz
drawn by numbers by the ladies',
Miss House of California junction
being the lucky winner ,s:'
Mr.. and Mrs. John Webher re-
turned yesterday from few days II
visit at Mondamin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Marjorie Annis of Coun-
Gil Bluffs is spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Robin
son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Floyd SHELTON, who was recent
ly operated on i'm Omaha, is able
to be out again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

John Bells was confined 10 his
home today by illness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Charlie Rainbow was the week
end guest of home folks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cleayer of
California Junction were Valley
shoppers today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss yesta Kelly spent Sunday
with home folks at Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
BOX Social.

A box social will be held at the
Center school house on February
iS, five miles east of Missouri
Valley. LOIS STACEY,
Teacher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Henning Nordeen is reported as
slowly improving.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Jesse Hcleton is confined
To her bed by illness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

M.illiam Powell bought another
farm last week from I'll. j. Far
low. The farm lies two miles
from Woodbine and will be run
by George Needs son, who has
been living in Canada the past
few wears.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

A. G. Banta of Logan was il
the city today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Miss Beryl kinyon returned
this morning from a few days
visit with friends in the Bluffs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

The labor unions of the G. s
N. w. met at the city hall yes
terday morning TO discuss bust
ness OF Importance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. d. P. Sceholt's
son is reported quite i'll.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

William WEIGH, sr., was able
to resume his work this morning
after a weeks tussle with the
grip.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Forest Farnum, who was as-
cidentally shot through the fofe4s
arm and hand about three weelS
ago, was able to return to his
work at the shops this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs r. Il. Myers and
Mr.. and Mrs r.. A. Moore al
tended the Orpheum in Omaha to-
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
Cut this Quit is Worth the
Money.

Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip, enclose With SC to Foley &
Co., Chicago, H., writing your
name and address clearly. You
will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foleys Honey and
Tar Compound for la grippe, colds
cough and Group. Foley Kidney
pills and Foley Galhartic Tablets.
Sold everywhere. F-2l
Miss Mollie Burke was unable
to attend to her duties at the cleo
Irie light office today on account
of illness.
\. G.. Allmon and sister. Miss
Birdie. of California, were the
ovcr-Sunday guests of relatives.
Some important arrests may be
expected at any time now i'll Har-
rison county. George Atkins,
deputy sheriff of Harrison coun-
ty. has shaved off his mustache,
thus assuming the role of reg
ular slcuth.
--o--
William Robb is very i'll at his
1.1nae ON West Erie with pncu-
lnonia.
Mrs. William strobclin is re-
ported on the sick list.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

\. G.. Allmon and sister, Miss
Birdie. of California, were the
guests Of relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Terry starlin is reported bet
ter today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17
me important arrests may be

William Robb is very i'll at his
',Glae ON West Erie with pncu-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

George Stevens is able to be ont
again after six weeks siege
with pneumonia 49,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs. William strobclin is re-
ported on the sick list.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

DIR. Heise reports the birth
IA son to Mr.. and Mrs. villtdinss
banks of Calhoun.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Mrs: A. e. Fisher, living near
Mobiles Lake, is reported on tho y
sick list. sI||
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-17

Jimmie Burkett, who has BEEN
suffering with tonsilitis, Is fe-S
ported considerably better t0day.S
The Washington times., 1916-03-24
Deaths.

BENJAMIN F. shreve. 81 yrs, GOV. Hos. ms
Frederick $. Topham. q yrs. 1922 Summit
pl. ne.
Katherine Chewing, S yrs, 10 9Th 1T. ne.
Geo. Alexander Cook rs yrs. JO2 9Th 81. NV.
Henry ID. Huntemann, ~ yrs. Emergency
Hos.
Horace Hin Lockwood. II yrs. s. Randolph
pl. NV.
Thomas A. Garner. g. yrs. Freedmen'I Hos.
Martin II. Thorp, 70 yrs. l725 Corcoran st.
NV.
Leona L. Tobias, 10 yrs. lib o 1t. NV.
Mary NJ. Phelps. So yrs. 724 Quebeck pl. NV.
William A. Butterworth, 60 yrs, 1871 Fair
mont st. NV.
Louisa b. Plummer, "a yrs. 2I3 T st. NV.
Margaret Dikeman, 81 yrs. Geo. Wash.
Univ. Hos.
Annie Joseph, 70 yrs, Garfield Hos.
Pauline Virginia Steele, yrs. 1906 9Th d.
NV.
Anna NJ. Phelps. 70 yrs. The Dresden.
William s. suttin, 90 yrs, Providence Hos.
Takoma Park. ID. e.
Marion G, Slmms, 1 W.. 1905 end st NV.
John Jacobs, 50 yrs, Gov. Hos. ms.
Beverley Kennon, l yr., Children's Hos.
Infant OF Louis d. and Bertha Van Reuth
l day, Georgetown Univ. Hos.
Lewis Thomas, "a yrs, Freedmen's Hos
James Williams 80 yrs, Tuberculosis Hos
Richard Edlin, 30 yrs, tuberculosis Hos,
Louis Smith. a. yrs. Garfield Hos,
Frank y. Brown, 65 yrs, Bowen road Ana
Gotta.
Samuel Boden, yrs, 800 Croft court ne
Andrew Chambers, ~ yrs, III ard 81. sw
Amanda Kenney, 81 yrs SIG Mich ave. ne.
Mary Jane Stewart, So yrs, IS r st. NV
Ambrose Gross II mos, Summer road. Ana
costa
The Washington times., 1916-03-24
NO LONGER
DINE ON "HARDTACk'
To Garry One Days Food for All
Would Require Fully l15
Wagons.

SPOKANE, WASH, March a..-To
carry food for enc day for one army,
which in the United States comprises in
round numbers 1o3,oh officers and men.
would require lis army wagons each
with four-mule teamsh Capt John b,
Shrman of the Fourteenth Infantry,
Fort Wright, told his hearers at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Captsin Hhumar delivered n lecture
on ARMY Regulations" one of q series
OF talks by army officers under the aus
pieces OF the Military Affairs Commit
CAPTAIN Shuman exhibited SAMPLE
menus OF meals served TO the men in
his company to demonstrate that
beans and hardstack' do not comprise
the soldiers diet any longer. He eN-
enlistment. pay. discharge. the ratiops
and the equipment needed In various
kinds of service.
He distributed a number OF books and
arr on army matters ana s .sI,s
ute them among their friends when
through with them.
THE pay OF the enlisted man ranges
from SIS a month for the private in
his first enlistment on homo station
to SloSs0 for the chief musician nj n
band on foreign service" said Captain
Shumnn. For each enlistment the sol-
dier gets an increase of 81, 81 or 81 a
month. depending on the grade he is
authorized for excellence In marksman-
ship. ~ for marksman, 50 for sharp
shooter and Is for expert ri1eman. paid
monthly from the date of qualification
to the date OF discharge.
"A clothing account Is started for
the man the day he enlists Tho
initial allowance amounts to 1885.
Then for each six months Fervice the
man completes he is credited with tho
semi annual allowance OF tt2.63. a
total of SLABS for four years.
"Overcoats, and blankets are not
charged to the clothing account. He
h Il simply nId; Ito, Loaned these: while he buys
prescrips pun,shment eo OF one Xear's
imprisonment for the soldier who
loses or sells any article OF his cloth
ing or equipment and n fine OF 81. COO
for any person who buys or has in
his possession any article o: army
The garrison ration weighs ~
pounds for each man each day. The
field ration weighs about three
pounds. and the reserve ration about
two pounds; The present neld wagon
can carry 200 pounds. or 900 Rarri-
son. geo field. and 1850 reserve ra-
tions"
Captain Shuman gave the following
figures Of units in the American army
Infantry company, three officers
and siNty-five enlisted men
battalion. fifteen ofcers and PSI en-
listed men
Regiment. hfty-one officers and $50
enlisted men,
In war there II no Increase In tho
number OF officers in an infantry
company. battalion or regiment. The
company. though. Is increased by two
sergeants. four corporals. and eighty
privates, making a total Of $50 men
to company and a total OF 1895 men
for the regiment.