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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03
AVIAT0RS ARE NEEDED
BADLY FOR U. S. CORPS

The Government wants aviators
and needs them badly, the committee
on public information announced in
summary of what already has
been accomplished in preparation
for the great air service program
now being mapped out
Eight hundred men are now en-
rolled in preliminary instruction
schools, and influx continues at the
rate of 200 week. After August
25 the Government expects to grad
uate 200 students weekly into the
advanced flying fields. 1t is expect
ed that 1,4O8 men will be actually
flying by September 8.
To maintain the present schools
and many others to be established,
thousands of men will be needed.
The committee called attention to
unfortunate rumors that the air SER
vice already is overcrowded.
'Instead of the aerial camps be-
coming swamped, as rumOr had it"
said the statement, "much less need
full branches of patriotic effort were
badly overdone by young men with
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03

ly approve Of what you have done,
namely, sending troops over the
water to put down the rebellion and
stop this war business, this slaugh-
ter of the innocents. | took my
sons in my arms, asked God to
bless them, told them to be true to
their country and not forget their
mother. Mrs. Louis Meyer,
r. +. d. No. 2,
Wheeling, w. Va.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03
CAN END THE WAR BY RULING
AIR, SAYS ORVILLE WRIGHT

The Committee on Public Infor-
nation has issued the following:
When Orville and Wilbur Wright
built and flew the first man-carry-
ing flying machine they believed they
were making wars impossible. Now,
with the greatest war in history at
deadlock because of the equality of
aerial equipment, a great increase
in the allied aerial forces is the
one way to end it, Orville Wright
asserts. In indorsing the program
of the aircraft production board,
Mr.. Wright declares that eff the al
leis' armies are equipped with such
number of airplanes as to keep
the enemy planes entirely back of
the line, so that they are unable to
direct gunfre or to observe the
movement of the allied troops it will
be possible to end the war"
"When my brother and / built and
flew the first man carrying machine
said Mr.. Wright, eve thought that
we were introducing into the world
an invention which would make fur
Their wars practically impossible.
Nevertheless, the world finds itself
in the greatest war in history.
Neither side has been able to win
on account of the part the aitplane
has played. Both sides know ex-
actly what the other is doing. The
two sides are apparently nearly
equal in aerial equipment, and un-
less present conditions can be
changed the war will continue for
years.
"HOwever, if the allies armies are
equipped with such a number of air
planes as to keep the enemy planes
entirely back of the line, so that
they are unable to direct gunfire or
to observe the movement of the al
lied troops-in other words, if the
enemy's eyes can be put QUIT will
be possible to end the war. This is
not taking into account what might
be done by bombing German sources
of munition supplies, such as Essen,
which is only about $50 miles be-
hind the fighting lines. But to end
the war quickly and cheaply, the
supremacy in the air must be so
complete as to entirely blind the
enemy.
"The program laid down by the
aircraft production board, if car
ried out, will obtain this result. The
business organization and manufac-
turing equipment of our country Of
fer the facilities for carrying out
this program, and l believe that by
no other method can the war be
ended with so little loss of life and
property"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03

States:
Dear Sir: Perhaps you will think
me presumptuous to write a letter
to you, but we are all one thing
loyal Americans. / simply wish to
let you know what one West Vir-
ginia woman has done for our coun-
try. l have sent two stalwart,
strong, healthy boys to the front.
Perhaps you have already met them.
They are Fred and Louis Meyer, now
in Washington, d. c., in Company ID,
Sixth Regiment, American (some-
thing. They enlisted 10 days ago
at Columbus, o.. as truck drivers
and are to be put in the Ambulance
Corps. They were at home to bid
us goodbye before joining. While
it hurt me very much to bid them
goodbye, as l may never see them
again, yet l know that our country
needs them and / must not mind
few more pangs. Must /? They
have both written a lot of letters
and cards and sent me their pic
lures in uniform, of which | am just
ly proud i inclose one to you of the
brothers standing side by side to
show you a type of West Virginia
manhood. The stout one lis Fred, 81
years old, weight 245 pounds, height
5 feet IL inches. The tall one is
Louis, 81 years old, weight 1856
pounds, height 6 feet ~ inches.
All l ask is that you return the pic
ture after you are done with it, as l
may never get another one.
Mr.. Wilson, it makes me angry to
hear some women talk. They say,
"Oh, Mrs. Meyer, how can you
stand it to see your big strong boys
go away. 1t would kill me if mine
would have to Co." and so forth.
| tell them that my boys are not
towards, that they volunteered as
my father and brother did in the
sixties, and that if such boys as
mine did not go, who would go?
The cripples, lame, or blind? Mine
are perfect in health and mind, be-
ing clean, pure country boys. ]
have still another son who would en-
list if would give my consent. He
is but 1512 years old, but tall and
But his father is growing
old and we need him to work the
farm of 100 acres. If the war does
not end soon, and he is needed badly,
| must let him go, but just now ]
think | have done my share, don't
you? We preach patriotism to our
at home and in the schools,
and then when the country needs
them, let them hide behind our backs
mot y and ask them to be exempt,
as one of my neighbOrs did whose
son was working away from home,
but came home to help pop on the
farm and fired the hired man to
make room for the son, a large |
husky boy of II, like my tall one
II you have the time, Mr.. Wilson,
and want to see a healthy man, go
10 Company ID, Sixth Regiment, just
arrived from Columbus, o., and ask
For the brothers Fred and Louis
Mayer, Ambulance Corps, And don't
forget, please, to return my treas
ires (the pictures) and oblige.
And now one word more. | high
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03
Do Not Put II Off.

Procrastination is the thief of
time. How many times have people
put off insuring their tobacco from
loss and damage from hail until it
is too late. We are especially pre-
pared to take care of your risk and
at rates that are surprisingly low.
Attend to this matter today.
B. Frank Perry & Co.
51-3t Phone l24
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03

We call him the "food hog" be-
cause we can not find a word in the
English language degrading enough
to be appropriate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03

Washington, June 16, 1917.
NY Dear Mrs. Meyer: Your letter
of June 18th has warmed my heart.
Your feeling about your sons is the
feeling which | should think every
mother in whom the true spirit of
motherhood and of Americanism
dwells would have, and like to
believe that it is true that the coun-
try is full of mothers of the same
heroic and self-sacrifcing sort. II
quickens my pulse and strengthens
my belief in the splendid capacity
of this country to meet every crisis
of this sort to receive such a mes
sage as you have been gracious and
kind enough to send me, and I shall
treasure it in my heart as a typical
expression of devoted American
wOmanho0d.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
Woodrow Wilson.
Mrs. Louis Meyer,
Il. F. D. No. 2,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Sherrard, June ID, 1917.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03
Why Pay More?

The Smith Form Truck can be
used in connection with Ford
chassis and the truck complete cost
you but $755, fully guaranteed to do
everything claimed for it. Why pay
a high price for a truck when this
moderate priced one will answer
every requirement? Let us figure
with you on your requirements as
we know we can save you money
and give you complete satisfaction.
43-tf G. D. Sullivan & Son.
Every woman has a mind, but the
man who can fathom it has never
been born.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-07-03
PRESIDENTS REPLY TO
MOTHERS LETTER

The following correspondence be-
tween a West Virginia mother and
President Wilson will be interesting
reading to our readers:
The White House,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
INDIANS vs.. .KELLlHER :
TOMORROW; M III GAME
ON sBLACkDUCk FIELD

A "red hot" baseball game II
scheduled between the Red Lake In.
dians and the Kelliher baseball nine
to take place at Blackduck next Sun
day, this being neutral grounds.
Neither team had been defeated up
to last Sunday, when the Indians
were taken into camp by the, Kel:
liner team at Ke1liher. This leaves
the Kelliher team with a clean slate
The. boys from Red, Lake give out
the information that their pitcher,
Graves, was not in form and declare
that it will be easy picking to beat
the Kelliher nine on neutral grounds
Considerable money changed hands
as a result of last Sundays game
and indications are that the fans will
back their .favorite, teams to =. the
limit tomorrow. Bemidji baseball
fans are planning on making the
trip and reports from the north an
nounce that there will be no disap-
(pointments to it comes to giving real
quality baseball.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ATTENDED FUNERAL

Mrs. John Burke. Of Lake Boule-
ward has returned from Minneapolis
where she was called by the illness
and death of her niece, Mrs. John j.
Walsh, whose death occurred Mon
day morning. The funeral was held
Thursday. Mrs. Walsh had been in
Ashbury hospital for the past fifteen
weeks and during that time had un-
dergone several operations. She was
the wife of John J. Walsh, former
captain and acting major of the
Thirteenth Minnesota regiment in
the Philippine war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
WINNIPEG II NJ FIXES THE
PRICE OF. WHEAT,$1.4o

Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 18.-The
board of grain supervisors has is
sued an order fixing the price of
wheat, basis No. 1, northern in store
public terminal elevators at Fort
William and Port Arthur, at $40
until, Aug. 81, inclusive. The order
is applicable to all wheat whether of
the old or new crop stored in pub
lie terminal elevators at Fort Will
liam and Port Arthur.
Holders of warehouse receipts da-
ted prior to and including Aug. 81,
will be entitled to the fixed price on
condition that they have sold the
wheat at Fort William and Port Ar
thur and delivered the receipts
there not later than the date, the
statement says.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
LOOKING AFTER FARMS

George Coulter of East Grand
Forks, Mimi, who has been here
looking after his land interests near
Lake Plantaganet, returned to his
home today. Mr.. Coulter owns a
400-acre farm near Lake Plantagan-
ct, which he purchased three years
ago. He also owns a farm near East
Grand Forks. His son, George l..
Coulter, who has been running the
farms for his, has been drafted. He
is married and has three children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18

.BEmiDJI upaolOs STATE
AND NATION

As the loyalty meeting of the peo-
pie Of Bemidji in the Grand theater
neared it's close last evening, E. J.
Willis arose from his seat and ad-
dressing the audience said:
'tRegardless of creed or politics I
wish to offer resolution for the
consideration of those present." and
proceeded to read the following:
Bemidj, Minnesota,
:: August II, 1917
1 Resolved, that we, the citizens
Of Bemidji, Minnesota, at
patriotic meeting held this
se4enteenth day of August,
1917, do hereby pledge our loyal
support to the Preident and all
governmental forces controlled
b. him for the successful prose-
cution of the war abroad, and
we further endorse the work of
the State Public Safety CON-
mission and its subsidiary or
ganization, the Beltrami County
Public Safety Commission.
Resolved; further, that we re-
gret that the loyal citizens of
the state of Minnesota have had
to blush with shame for the
REASONABLE utterances of for
eign sympathizers at such meet
ings as that held at New Ulm,
Minnesota
The motion for the adoption of
the resolution was quickly seconded.
"All in favor of the motion say
Aye" said Chairman Rako, and a
roar of affirmation swept the theater.
"All not in favor say nay" ad-
ded the chairman. A deep silence fell
over the audience.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted. "a' >''',.-.. w.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
VISIT STATE PARK

DR.. and Mrs. A. E. Henderson,
Mrs E. C. Erckenbrack of Adams
Mimi, who is their guest, and Mrs
o. E. Erwig and daughters, Martha
and Helen, motored to the state park
Wednesday and passed the day. They
were met at the park by Mr. and
Mrs. C. X. Kappha, Mrs. F. Freeman
and son and Mrs. C. Bartlett Of Ber.
tina, Mimi, who returned to Bemidji
with them and were guests at, the
Henderson home until yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
LIEUT RYAN VISITOR.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. ". Lakin have
as their guests, Mrs. Lakin's sister,
Mrs. W. H. Ryan and son, Lieuten-
ant l.. F. Ryan of Little Falls. Mr..
Ryan will arrive in the city this eve
ming. Lieutenant Ryan received his
commission at FIT. Leavenworth, en-
gineers' corps. He will go from
here to Des Moines, Ia. .-.E
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
OF COAL IS NEAR
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 17.-Govern-
ment control Of coal is near. Mine
owners are appealing to President
Wilson for a final chance to increase
production and lower prices. They
have been told if they failed to act
Immediately the government will
take over the supply.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
HARNESS MAKERS X .,s !.
TO ALSO FEEL PROBE
(Rv limited PresS)

Washington, Aug. 18.-Charging
conspiracy to suppress competition
the federal trade commission today
filed complaint against the Whole
sale Saddlery association and Ma
tional Harness Makers. The twp
have a membership of 159 firms.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
o$10.25 in Pittsburxh

$19.25 in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, Aug. 18.-The Pitts
burgh hog market went up Is cents
today over the price of yesterday,
hogs selling for $10.25 today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SAFETY
ASSN. TO MEET THIS EVENING

There will be meeting Of the Be-
midi Township Public Safety ,asso-
citation this evening at the Carr Lake
school house for the purpose OF dis
cussing ways and means for the pur-
chase of necessary feed. H. G. Gray
is the secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
BRITISH RAID GERMANS
(By United Pressl

London. Aug. 18.-Many tons Of
bombs were dropped upon military
establishments last night. Fires
were observed in ammunition camps,
and railways were damaged. The
raiders returned safely, says an ad-
miralty statement today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ia GERMAN PLANES
BAGGED PAST WEEK
(By United PresS

+ With the British armies in the
field, Aug. 1S.-A total of ia Ger
man airplanes have been brought
down during the past weeks fight
ing in connection with the offensive
of the entente. Sixty-two were
brought down within the British and
French lines. A checkup showed 40
British machines missing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
FRENCH TROOPS
And CAPTURE POSITION
(By United Press)

Paris, Aug. is. - (OfficiaD-
French troops continue to advance in
Flanders, capturing a strong posi-
ton east of Steenbrek. Progress
to Langemarck.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
BRITISH AND! GERMANS
IN BRISK NAVAL SKRAP
CBy United Press)

=. London, Aug. 18.-official)-An
engagement has occurred between
British and German scouting ships.
One German destroyer and several
mine sweepers were damaged. The
biggest, type of British scout vessels
took part. The British opened fire,
damaging the enemy destroyer, but
she escaped
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
j'jd Control
Great Stuff;
81 Ia } - :
Hogs To $19
7(By United Press)

7(By United Press) q.
Chicago, Aug. 18.-Hogs sold to-
day for SO per hundred pounds, a
jump Of 45- cents from yesterdays
prices. This is an advance of over
$2 a week ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
HARRIS FAMILY RETURNS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Harris and
family, who have lived at Kelliher
for the past few years, moved to Be-
midi today and are occupying their
home at 1907 Lake Boulevard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
EXPLOSIONS WRECK
AMMUNITION PLANT
and KILLS SEVERAL
(By United Press)

Montreal, Aug. 18.-A series of ex-
plosions wrecked the Curtice & Har-
vey ammunition works at Dragon,
Quebec, today, and report has it that
many were killed. Two scores of
homes were wrecked and a section of
the Canadian Pacific railroad de-
stroyed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
President tn Act.

Washington, Aug. 18.-The presi-
dent has moved to take prompt ac-
tion in the coal question and will act
next week. He will not advocate ac-
tual1y taking over the mines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Sounds Good tn GERMANY

Sounds Good to Germany.
Amsterdam, Aug. 18.-There Is
some delay in publishing the full text
of the pope's message. Berlin ad-
vices indicate Germany is increas-
ing its disposition to support the
pontiff.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
AMERICA TO SPEAK
ONLY FOR herself
IN REPLY TO POPE
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 18.-America
will probably speak only for herself
when answering the pope's note. The
note requires individual reply and
the proposal is now under careful
consideration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Troops I 1 Is! Soon
ToEIlter Fray
Is indicated y
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 1S.-That> Am
erican troops will soon be in the fray
abroad is indicated. It is learned
that the war department will start
the official casualty list August 27.
This is not to be taken, however,
as the exact date for American par
ticipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
AMERICAN FORCES
TO TRAIN IN CUBA
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 18.-Some Of
the American forces are to train in
the eastern end of Cuba, it was Off
cially announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Middle West Fightinp.

Chicago, Aug. 18.-The middle
west is fighting against the excessive
coal prices. Three states are inter-
ested and two are about to take ac-
tion toward state control of the
mines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18

" washfnston, Aug: 1s:-it is con-
sidered that president Wilson's re-
ply to the pope's- peace suggestions
may offer a basis for neace negotta-
tons. It is known here that Ger
many and Austria are ready. The
opinion is current that President
Wilson will courteously decline the
pOpe's suggestion but will offer
means for encouragement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
ENTENTE L not TO
ALLOW GERMANY .
FORMER III: Z STATION: / IjjI
WHH0UTPENA!LT'Y \. ri T ) EN- / II
1nhumanity and, Violation Of All
: Laws by Germany Must Be
- Paid For.
PoPE,s PLAN WOULD ALLOW
- BUTCHERS EQUAL FOOTING
United States: Certain to Reject
Peace Proposals; hussiani,m
-: Must Be Eliminated.
(By United Press)

..;@,..s,.+. (By United Press) :,
sgs Rome. Aug. 18.-Germany has as
sured the pope her moral adhesion to
the peace proposals of the pope. Aus
tria has declared her readiness to
the initial engoitiations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18
Idea Cannot Be Accepted.

#La lQe6 CauuOC DC dCCfOISu:
cinrocal disarmament and future ar
filtration to insure peace and free
dom of the seas met with approval
here. They square with President
Wilson's views. But the big! stumD-
ling block was his advocacy OF re-
urn to the territorial status before
the war with negotiations over such
disputed lands as Alsace-Lorra1ne
and Italia Irredenta.
II, Germany Responsible: ,.s
IS This -fdea, president Wilson mas
said, cannot, be accepted. ,..,c .rre.
He will doubtless point this fact
out anew in replying to the pope, and
will cast upon Germany's govern
ment the burden of responsibility for
fnhuman practices and Unsuitable
greed
The Impression that Austrian in
6uences has worked on the pope was
rather dissipated today by publica-
ton of the peace message wherein
Benedict declared he was solely COM
PEELED by-a sentiment of ''our su-
.preme. duty and not by the sugges-
tions or interests Of any of the bel
ligerents!V5 @E9EE&r. .911-r3
Recruitment Marked;
Among diplomats here, however,
there was some resentment of the
pcpe's proposal to allow Germany to
return to her undespoiled nation,
whilst the French and others must
repair grave damages without ade-
Quate compensation.
Equal Footing Is Disputed.
The allied contention is that the
kaiser should have further retribu-
tNon visited on him. Vigorous excep-
p ton is taken to the pope's placing all
the warning nations on an equal
footing in view of Germany's viola
tions of law and atrocities commit
ted on civil populations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-18

Is Washington, Aug. 1S.-President
Wilson is expected to- answer the
pope's peace plea with. q statement
showing the world why. the Allies
must fight on so. long as the German
aatocracy exists So. $50: a, i;
81 According TO his advisers there Is
only one course open. to him. "a gg~
4 They say Unless present signs
fail he will .restate more emphatic
ally than ever that the United States
wars against Germany's autocratic
;system-its intrigue and horrors
rather than with any aim of crush
ing the German people themselves: .
4 It. is expected to be another bld
to- the German Liberals to cast on
the yoke Of kaiserdom and erect a
new government shorn of ruthless
ness and. militarism. .. -. Il, ga
T. That this government will reject
the pope;s proffer is now regarded
"a certain. Germany's rulers will
iprobably revive the old claim that
THE hand Of every nation Is against
:her people for conquest. But II
President Wilson follows the course
his advisers Bay he will, he will null
1ffv that claim. ~ SS.r4r,:f1-f
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-09
Island and Marion
News.

S. E. Sessions closed a deal lately
by which he takes over his brothers.
interest in their real estate holdings.
The exact figures are not known but
it is thought they represent COM
Portable sum.
A public sale will be held at the
farm of ! A. Clayton IA mile south
of Marion Chapel Tuesday next. Mr..
Clay ton has moved to Caldwell, and
since going there has had consider
aole sickness. He wrote to parties to
sell his machinery mostly, rs he run
an implement branch while here.
Horses, cattle, and other things will
be brought to the sale by outside
parties and there will be big sale
so everybody come. Remember the
date, Tuesday next the 18th, at 80.
VIM. Barrett of Pocatello is visit
ing with his sister Mrs Albert Hale
M. T. Woodhouse returned Tues
day from Utah where he has been
the past Is days Mr.. Woodhouse'
father and Mrs. Woodhouses father
and mother also came and will spend
some time here.
j. G. Lynch has gone to Burley and
other points on business.
Last weeks meet OF the Literary
Society was marked with little un.
usual interest. The singing anc
music was brilliant, and especial;