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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-20
WEST SALEM

Hearing the cracking OF the flames,
Miss Nellie Taylor, a resident of West
Salem, discovered that her home was
on fire Thursday evening at 7 o.
clock. Miss Taylor, who has resided
alone for many years, and built a
fire in the heating stove, and was
eating her supper, when the fire broke
out from the roof. She attempted to
fight the flames, but was unsuccnss-
full. Calling for help, she attempted
to save her belongings, and with the
help of her neighbors, succeeded in
saving several pieces of furniture.
All the bedding and clothing, and a
quantity of plate and china was lest.
The building, which was sixteen years
old, was an easy prey to the fire, and
was completely consumed. 1t was
situated about half a mile north of
the county bridge, on the Wallace
road. $500 insurance was carried on
the building Miss Taylor was cared
for by neighbors Thursday night and
the Sweet Briar club, an organization
of women of the neighborhood, held a
meeting Friday afternoon to deter
mine what assistance might be rem
dered her.
The city council at its regular meet
ing recently, granted franchise to
the Southern Pacific to place electric
poles on Second street, under the su-
pervision of street committee.
Committees for the ensuing year
were named by the mayor as follows
Ways and Means-J. R. Bedford,
Frank Lamb and VIM. Squires.
Health and Police and Street -
Frank Lamb, VIM. Squires, }. L.
Hunt.
Light, Fire and Water-Wm.
Squires, Earl Bushnell, J. l.. Hunt.
Ordinances-Earl Bushnell, J. r
Bedford, VIM. Squires.
Auditing-Earl Bushnell, J. K. Bed
ford, John Simon.
Water Commissioner-Mayor Il. M.
Douglas, Arthur Rex, Charles huge
Street Commissioner-Chas. Ruge.
Sewer Inspector-Frank Lamb,
Sewer Committee-Mayor and all
the members of the city council,
The Ladies' Aid society which was
to have met with Mrs. Fraziere on
Thursday, met with Mrs. Hunt'on ac-
count of Mr.. Fraziere's illness. There
were twenty members present. Conf
fort tying and sewing was engaged M
The next meeting will be with MIS-
Joseph Fennell on February 22nd.
Mrs. W. J. Warren, Mrs. J. X. Bed
ford and Mrs. Marion Moore were
delegates to the Polk County Sun
day school convention held in lnde-
pendence on the 9th, 10th and llfh
of the month. =, |
Mrs. Richard McGee has been qm'e
i'll at her rome but is improving.
F. C. James has returned from a
two weeks visit with his mother al
Rainier, Washington
Miss Arlene Bennett spent i"s'
waek in Portland with her frlend'
Miss Edith Catherwood,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-20

IN BRIEF
I|IsF PLACES
& POLK.
lasgrsphs Of
Iis 0bserv-
Aaders.
HI with the
be for W. A.
be to work in
ii E. H. Lock
4. Johns, was
nday.
4 spent Sunday
ited with Mrs.
Il week.
Write of Sher-
lity Sunday.
lle Smith were
onday.
Jseneck visited
4 last week.
4 Moritz spent
home Of J. B.
yron are visit
ents, Mr.. and
ve been blast
caring ad.join-
living on the
some early po-
ms birthday
Inding the high
present. He
THE measles.
Il Ashland, is
larlie and sis
sway.
is renting the
mily will come
ton Of Airlie
| on their way
Is brother in
pk after bust
|hbors of Paul
ONE Saturday
pleasant sur
End birthday.
ming in music
It's were serv-
arting wished
returns Of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-20

ier Telephone
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evening last
B allowed and
srnon was re-
4 l,ew parties
Il were turned
4 has the re-
by an agree
Is first estab-
! as Johnnie,
state man Of
ting business
hased a new
nd Mrs. Man
IN Mrs. Hunt
X.
NJ cattle were
Tuesday.
inner resident
n Oregon City
IT'S and many
rs a Rickreall
/ turning their
ring the nice
purchased two
at. Bigelow.
PATTON, George
Ind again as
4 Brothers &
p at Indepen-
/ social at our
Ping, the 23rd,
Z an old-fash-
fsr home last
A |Speer hauled
F'sek from the
den has been
ELsrtin's gar
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pa
Tom the Be
FATHER house
I'd from his
nttom to the
bought half
n ". R. Be
Frank Joyle
tier.
'ere Sunday
n and two
At the home
net recently
elected the
Is ". Leo
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
FOR FRIENDS TO DO.

Since it was announced that Janu-
FAry will mark the disappearance of
sAhe blank appearing in this newspaper
there has been a great rush, to send
In names Of enlisted men. This is as
n should be. In some instances the
Mlled out blanks are accompanied by
pictures. Yet there are not enough of
these. 1t would be better if every To-
cal man who has so1e away either to
the front or TO tho training canton
ments far behind the lines could have
his picture in this newspaper. Since
the men themselves will not send the
pictures in it remains for those inter-
ested in the soldiers and sailors to
nerform this task as they have the
work Of filling out the blanks. &, T..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN NAVV
Winter Clothing

"Shiver my tinbers!" is going to
have a real meaning in the Fleet
this year. There is going to ,be some
real shivering. Usually the ships go
south after Christmas. Over the
sparkling waters of the blue Car
ibbean 14-inch shells ricochet in
glad gambols and sum warmed skips.
The dock thermomete bitches it's
wagon to star.
But War and Winter have come.
Our destroyers are patrolling in
the North Sea. Their scouting line
is a thousand miles nearer the North
Pole than New York. And our Bat
tleships are ready for anything-even
for winter. For the new cold wealth
er clothing has come.
An Eskimo designed the original
pattern. He lived about two thou
sand years ago and his tribe have
been using it ever since. Recently
the Navy Department adopted it for
the windproof and wooden garments
supplied to our fighters on the sea.
In seeking proper clothing to cut
biting ocean gales and yet leave men
free to work actively the Commit
tees tried many CARDS. Heavy mack
the British marine. Canadian trap
pers might have seen their travelling
gear" spread in rough complace1ce
before official doubters. Socks Maine
lumbermen wear, Alaskan parkas,
Newfoundland boots, all had their OPP
portunity to make good.
But the age-tried, wind-proof won.
In the Arctic it's material is seal
skin, light, pliable, and of texture
absolutely impervious to the most
terrible blizzard driven snow. AS
substitute was selected a thin and
closely woven kind of rubberized
khaki. A hood is attached to the
body native style and 1aces tight
around cheeks and chin. Wrists and
waist also have tapes.
Windproof lowers are merely loos>
trousers of the same material. Legs
of these are supposed to be tucked
inside the high boots. The latter are
especially heavy arctics both warm
and waterproof, though too big a
burden for much walking. Footwork
however is not the sailors strong suit.
Next layer, counting inward, is
mostly wooden. Under the wind
proof and of the same pattern is
worn a hooden shirt of blanketing
This can be and is made of ordinary
service blankets. Regulation blue
trousers are used. Underwear and
socks are of extra weight. The
whole is thick and warm and permits
entire freedom of movement. But it's
total is amazingly light. Not count
ing the boots the entire outfit is less
heavy than a good winter overcoat-
and one third as expensive.
Only ten year old boy is harder
on his clothes than sailor. Pea
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
COMMUNICATED.
AN "A EIRICAN AT HEART.
Paul p. Sclllegcl Explains Why He Is
Not Registered Citizen.

Dear Editor:
space in your esteemed paper to make
a little more explicit a. statement in
your last nights issue about my being
an enemy alien who has resided in
this country for eight years without
having become a ull-f1edged Ameri-
can citizen?
The words enemy alien are only
theoretically correct when applied in
my case, as you will see in the fol-
lowing lines
l came to this country in November,
1908, and took out my first papers in
October. 1910, OF as soon as I could
after the period set by law was
passed. Since then have resided in
the following cities: Philadelphia,
Pa; Concord, N. H.; Manayunk, Pa;
Passaic, N. j.: Paterson, N. j.; Jersey
City, N. j.; New York City, N. Y, and
New Britain. Within seven years I
have lived in five different states and
the only reason why today I am not
a ful-fedged citizen is that the law
requires residence of at least one
year in the state in which one wishes
to take out final papers.
Connecticut happened to be the
first state in which I have resided for
over one year, and that only May f.
1917. On May IA, therefore, 1 filed
my application with the naturaliza-
ton clerk in Hartford, and on Oc-
tober was called with my witnesses
to pass my final examination. AS Mr.
John Curtin and Mr.. Patrick Claffey
can testify, I passed this examination
successfully and the presiding Judge
told me that final papers would be
issued to me as soon as war was over.
What more could do? I have left
nothing undone that might have
helped to procure me the citizenship
which eagerly sought as the gentle
men in the Boston and New York ma
turalization bureaus we'll know. The
law was against me, however, and I
know that you and your readers will
believe me when T say that 1 am alb
solutcly loyal to the U. S. A; that I
admire her and love her. I also own
Liberty Bond, and last but not
least, I was born of French parents in
Annexed Lorraine" and my sympa-
thies are first, last and always with
the Z. S. A.
PAUL P. SCHLEGEL,
SO Trinity Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
CITY ITEMS

Have you seen Besse- Leland's in
terror decorations for Christmas ?
advt.
Our Christmas club starts Decem-
Der 22nd 1--WE pay interest. Com
mercial Trust Co.-advt
The Lincoln Street school Parents
and Teachers association will meet
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
Santa Claus is at Besse -Leland's.-
advt.
Ask us about our Christmas Record
Gift Certificate. c. L. Pierce & Co.,
246 Main St.-Advt
New Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P.
O. E., will open as" tournament to-
morrow night.
Commencing tomorrow, Thursday,
concert every afternoon 3 to $50
o. m. at Besse-Leland's.-a
Hosiery, gift that is sure to
please. Damon's Shoe Shop.-advt.
Corporal James Winters, Of the
U. S. Army, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Frank Stedman, of IS Franklin street.
He is to be married soon to Miss Els
Their Treat, of Hartford.
The Slogan this year, Give him
practical gifts" Besse-Leland's the
place.-adVt.
The Hundred Mems Society Svea
has elected the following officers:
President, Charles F. Benson; vice
president, Gustave Johnson; recording
secretary, Charles Anderson; financial
secretary, Algot Johnson; auditor,
Alfred Olson; trustee for three years,
Iver Bengtson.
George Cans, who joined the Signal
Corps of the Army, was presented
with number Of gifts last evening
by friends who gathered at Talmud
Torah hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
The shrine of Christianity is pre-

The shrine of Christianity is pre-
served
From the military standpoint the
capture of Jerusalem and its possess
sion by British troops, while it means
comparatively nothing toward bring
ing the war to an end, it yet holds
despair for the Kaiser. To begin
with, it is a sure sign that the Turks
have lost their old time power and
snap. Their military strength is not
up to the standard. The Turk is re-
ceding, and rapidly. Less than two,
years ago the Turks actually menaced
the Suez Canal, which, if held by the
enemy, would have paralyzed British
trade traffic to the East. Then came
the fall of Bagdad, and now Jeru-
salem. The Kaiser's dream of a
Berlin-to- Bagdad railway must now
vanish in thin air.
One outcome of the capture of Jeru-
salem by the British forces will be
the esta blishment of a national life in
Palestine by the Jewish people-a
wish that has been father to their
thoughts for 10 these many years. Sc
cretly. quietly, slowly but surely, the
Jewish people the world over have been
watching and waiting for the day
when they could in some fashion re-
store the old country. Zion is now
taken, and everything is in readiness
for restoration. With the rejoicing of
the Jews must blend the joyousness of
all Christendom at the deliverance of
Jerusalem from the Turk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
PERFECTING THE TAX LAW.

1t has been pointed out that many
small business institutions will be hit
hard by the present War Tax Law
if its excess profits proviso is put in
legal operation as it now stands. On
the other hand it has been shown
that many great business houses, at
which the law was leveled, will prac-
this law goes. There will therefore
be much rejoicing among the smaller
business interests when they learn
that a movement is now on foot to
have the defects of this law perfected.
Speed was the watch-word of the
special session of Congress at which
this War Tax bill was passed. And.
because of the haste in which the en-
tire law was put through the legisla-
tive mill, there was necessarily many
errors committed. Now that the
Congress has come back into it's regu-
lar routine and there is plenty of
time in which to look over the sit
uation which comes with the after
math of a declaration Of war there
is hope that something will be done
10 efface mistakes.
War taxes must hit everybody, and
all in the same proportion. No pa
triot objects to paying his equitable
share Of the Governments war ex-
penses; but there will be objection
when 1t is learned that John Jones is
mot paying the same proportion of
taxes as Tom Smith. That particular
clause which relates to excess profits
is the one which demands particular
attention at this time. A careful
study of the emergency tax bill will
reveal other places where the law
might be made fairer to all concerned.
In the polishing process some bright
Congressman might score a great VIC
tory we're he to suggest some method
whereby all the taxes cannot be shift
ed from the shoulders of the pro-
ducers and placed upon those of the
ultimate consumer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
JGH GREEN. q. 8. N.

coats and REFERS stand no wear at
all. The new khaki cloth will bear
much punishment; and when it does
go, patching will be small job.
Incidentally our Navy Depart
ment has given full credit to the
Eskimo's theories Everyone who
lives north of Nashville, Tenn, should
take notice. When the native is too
warm he bares his forehead, neck,
and wrists. Conversely he covers
them when cold. He closes up all
openings about his head and waist
through which his precious body heat
might escape. He stands with legs
together, arms close to sides. and
hands c1enched thereby greatly re-
ducing the radiating surface.
Several million dollars worth of
this clothing has been supplied.
Seems as if some Eskimo should get
a ropalty on the patent. About IS
would be enough to keep him in
blubber for the rest Of his life He
would simply trade the shiny piece
of metal for a harpoon (they don't
know what money is) and kill
Walrus every morning before break
fast.
However with plenty of beans and
the new toys our Navy will do pretty
we'll without blubber.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
V|NOL REMOVES
THE CAUSE OF
CHRONIC COUGHS
Constitutional Remedy
That We Guarantee

Lagrange, N. C.-"For years I suf-
fered with a chronic cough, so I
could not sleep nights and continued
to lose flesh. My druggist asked me
to try Vinol. 1t cured my cough, I
can sleep nights and have gained
twelve pounds. Vinol is the best
tonic and tissue builder I have ever
taken.'-W. D. Rem. Lagrange, N. C.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis. Not
patent medicine. Formula on every
bottle Your money back if it fails.
The Clark & Brainerd Co., Drug
gists; Liggett's Riker-Hegeman Drug
Stores; John J. McBriarty; Nathan
Noveck; w H. Russell, and at the
best drug store in every town and city
in the country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
A. Bride OF q Year.


She is white and slender and fair,
Her eyes are af1ame with desire,
Bright with lustre Of youth is her
hair,
She is dew, she is starlight, and
Thou birch-tree swayed by the wind!
More gently swayed is her form,
For breath can move her or bind,
And his love is her sunlight and
storm.
Her life is a vision, a dream,
She sitteth apart with her JOY,
Or down days tumultuous stream
Guides a shallop that mono can de-
stroy.
Her smile is the smile of the mor1$
Her beauty the GOODNESS of eve;
o morning, art ever forlorn!
Why, spirit of evening, dost grieve?
MRS. ANNIE FIELDS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
Observation-Disclosures.

Convict labor is at the command of
the Government and can be used the
moment it is deemed necessary In
the event the mine workers insist upon
striking and tie up the coal traffic at a
Nery moment when the nation needs
eVery ounce of this commodity it can
get the Government should lose no
kime in bringing out the prisoners and
waiting them to work. There is a con-
Ference being held in Washington on
The question of utilizing convict labor
iIring the war.
In the olden days some of the South
Brn states were severely criticised be-
cause they set their convicts at work
bn the, state roads and in performance
Df other Work before the eyes of men
Ind women. Sentiment was worked
np against this to such an extent that
HE method Of employing convict labor
Tar public work has been abandoned
ID 9, great number of states. What
vas the main point of objection then
has come to be known as 1.-The chain
gang" These men, all dressed in the
conventional prison stripes, their limbs
ometimes< adorned with chain and
ball, were set to work digging bitches,
br performing other jobs attendant
apon highway construction.
IN time Of war Uncle Sam can send
enough guards with the convicts to
AXE away the stigma of their appear
hnce in public wearing the uniform of
stripes. In time of war the same OBJ
Eections that hold good in time of
peace are not even to be considered
Ind the Government can go right
head in it's communicating of this
abor. The nation has come to the
point now where 1t looks upon every
man and woman who does not work as
Stacker The men in our prisons or
benitentiaries who can be utilized for
work in the great marts where serious
rouble is expected from labor short
Lge should be put to work where their
,ervices can best be used.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
Y, w. c. A. NOTES.

"a Maker of Magic is the title of
the charming little Christmas play to
be given at the membership rally to-
night at the Y. W. G. A. The play
brings with it all the spirit of the
Christmas tide,-and will put the
Christmas cheer into the hearts of
all The membership rally this year
is a very significant affair, due to the
fact that the membership reached the
one thousand mark. Over 80 mem
bers have come in during the past
year. On Thursday afternoon English
class for foreign women will meet
with Miss Loomis,-and the Happy
Hunterr club with Mis- Mary Bre-
hovsky in the evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING.

The New Britain group of Epworth
Leagues will hold a meeting in the
Trinity M. E. church on Friday eve
ming, December IA, at o'clock.
Rev. James NJ. Yard, who is home on
a furlough after seven years of mis-
sionary work in China will deliver the
address. Rev. Mr.. Yard is stationed
at the West China University, being
co-worker with Rev. George B.
Neumann, and Louise S. Neumann,
formerly Of New Britain. The ad-
dress will be on the work done by
these missionaries in bringing the
Chinese government in closer touch
with Christian teaching and educa-
ton through this large Christian Uni
versity and will be illustrated by the
stereopticon. 1t is hoped that the
many friends of Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Neumann and Rev J. M. Yard, will
avail themselves of this opportunity
to hear of their work. from one who
has recently returned from this great
missionary field.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
OUCH! LUMBAGO PAIN!
RUB BACKACHE AWAY
Il
Instant Relief with a small
trial bottle of old
est. Jacobs Oil"

Kidneys cause Backache? No!
They have no nerves, therefore can
not cause pain. Listen Your back
ache is caused by lumbago, sciatica
Or a strain and the quickest relief is
soothing, penetrating "St Jacobs OIL"
Rub it right on your painful back,
and instantly the soreness, stiffness
and lameness disappears. Don't stay
crippled Get a small trial bottle Of
Est. Jacobs Oil" from your druggist
and timber up. A moment after it is
applied you'll wonder what became Of
the backache or, lumbago pain
Rub old, honest est. Jacobs DIR
whenever you have sciatica, neuralgia,
rheumatism or sprains, as it is abso-
lutely harmless and doesn't burn the
skin. .-r
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
REDEEMING JERUSALEM.

Seven centuries ago the last Of the
Crusaders failed to rescue Jerusalem
Eronn the hands of the hated Turks.
From that time until now Christians
Ehe world over have looked forward
10 the day when the Holy City would
Be taken away from the tainted touch
Be the unholy. Now has come true
the dream of ages. The Holy Sepul-
hire was not in Moslem possession
when Jerusalem fell having been for
home time past under the care OF the
Franciscan fathers, who have held
Ehs Turks at bay with military arms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
WANTS MEDICAL CLINIC.
Health Superintendent Has Pan to
Care for r. B. Patients.

DR.. Henry. F. Moore superintend-
ent of the health department, has un-
folded a plan to the board of health
commissioners whereby it is possible
that a tuberculosis clinic may be or
ganized here from among the men,
bers of the New Britain Medical So
ciety. DR.. Moore will be asked to
appear before the next meeting Of the
Medical society to explain this plan.
According to the views entertained
by DR.. Moore, such a clinic in this
city would provide for regular exam
nations Of all tuberculosis patients
in order that their true conditions
may be followed after they leave GER
tain institutions where they have un-
dergone >trea oent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12

X We came to America, either
ourselves or in persons of our
ancestors, to better the ideals Of
men, to make them see finer
things than they had seen before,
to get rid of things that divide,
and to make sure Of the things
that unite. 1t was but an histor-
ical accident no doubt that this
great country was called the
United States, and yet am very
thankful that it has. the word
united in its title; and the man
who seeks to divide man from
man. group from group, interest
from interest, in the United States
is striking at it's very heart.
WOODROW WILSON.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-12
COURT COLUMBIA OFFICERS.
Miss Anna McBriarty Chosen Regent
for Ensuing Term.

for Ensuing Term.
The following officers of Court Co.
lumba, D. of c., have been elected:
Regent-Miss Anna McBriartv.
Vice Regent-Mrs. Agnes Pagan.
Prophetess-Miss Mollie Jackson.
Monitor-Mrs. Mary Boncfant.
Historian-Mrs. Catherine Murphy.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. Nellie
Coffey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary Hallinan.
Organist-Mss Mary E. German.
Sentinel-Miss Esther Bailey.
Trustees-Mrs. Andrew McGill,
Mrs. Mary Erwin, Mrs. Mary Poyer,
Mrs. Elizabeth Roper, Miss Catherine
Rose, Miss Mary Henncssey.
The next meeting will be held Fri
day. December Fl, as the regular
meeting night would be December
25th Christmas night. At this meet
ing the set of aluminium and the tur-
keys will be drawn.