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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
FREIGHT EMBARGO LIFTED
AND BUSINESS NORMAL

The embargo on freight which was
in force Saturday was lifted again
Monday and apparently things were
going along the same as usual on the
road and everyone was hoping that all
danger of trouble was passed. When
the news came in the afternoon that
the supreme court had declared the
Adamson law constitutional, it was
felt that the end had been reached
and that the country was safe for a
number of years at least from a strike
of railroad employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
Advertised Letters

Men--Baxter. Mr., Brown, Carroll
Chamberlain Perley. Cross E. A. Or
W.. Duplease. Henry. Gotchie, Albert
Gregory. Paul. Harquail. Robert, Heath
James, Housed C. NJ, King. Edward
Knight, w. c.. Mahoney. Lawrence A.
Mathes Edward A. p, Niles, Ernest
L.. Rancourt NJ. Joseph, Taylor NJ D..
Whithouse. Robert.
Women-Barbor. Mrs Hattie, Bart
lett. Mrs. Mary. Collins. Vera, Coombs
Mrs. Florence Cagne. Mrs. Rosario,
Grover Mrs. L. F.. Mahau. Mrs Maria
Mcfarland, Mary s.. Morrow. Mrs Dora
Newell Mrs. Freda T.. O'Donald, Miss
Ruth Parker. Miss Costina. Whitehouse
Mrs. Harriette
INSTRUMENTATION, Frank, J. l.
Sleeper & Co, Vigue Moses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
FORMER SENATOR
CHANDLER is
STILL VERY ILL

Washington, March 19.--The condi-
tion OF former Senator Chandler, who
is critically i'll at his home here, was
unchanged today, his physicians said.
although in addition to the heavy cold.
which because of his advanced age,
has much reduced his vitality, he has
suffered stroke of paralysis. Mr..
Chandler was resting easily and his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
Destroyer and Merchantmen
Sunk in RamSgate Raid

I London, March 1858 T. MA
British destroyer and merchant YES
eel were sunk and another destroyer
was damaged in the German naval raid
at Ramsgate, the admiralty announced
today.
The official statement regarding that
raid says:
Enemy destroyers shelled the unde-
Tended watering place of Ramsgate on
Saturday night. They retired hurriedly
before our local forces and escaped in
the darkness. 1t was not possible to
ascertain the damage inflicted on them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
Tax Titles Bring Good
Amount to City Treasury

City Treasurer Dubord is receiving a
good amount of money these days in
the paying up of tax titles. Several
places in the city have changed hands
during the past month and in some of
them 1t has been necessary to pay up
the taxes before the title is clear and
this has been done resulting in a good
amount of money coming in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

"At almost the same time enemy des-
troyers engaged one OF our destroyers
ON patrol to the eastward of the Straits
or Dover sinking her with a torpedo.
She returned the fire. using torpcdoes
and guns The result is not yet known,
There were eight survivors from the
crew All the officers were drowned
"A second British destroyer was tor
pedoed but not seriously damaged
whilst picking up the survivors from
the first A British merchant vessel In
the northern part of the downs was
sunk by a torpedo during Saturday
night"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
KILBANE BESTS
EDDIE SHANNON

Philadelphia, March 19.-Johnny XII
bane. featherweight champion. defeated
Eddie Shannon of San Francisco in
six-round bout here tonight. In the third
round Shannon was dropped for a count
Of nine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
JOE RIVERS GIVES
.0'LEARY A.LACINC

Columbus, Ohio March 19.-Joe Rivers
OF Los Angeles gave Johnny O'Leary OF
Buffalo terrific lacing through II
rounds of their 12-round match here TO-
night. O'Leary's seconds threw In the
sponge in the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Deputy Sheriff Preo posted a libel
for a Webb law seizure at the office
of the American Express Co. at the de-
pot Monday which was described as
being eight quarts of alcohol, u quarts
Of whiskey and two quarts of cherry
brandy. 1t was consigned to parties in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Janitor ODonnell of the City build
ing is giving it most thorough clean
ing, two women being employed to
thoroughly wash walls and woodwork
and to put the kali in the best possible
condition as to cleanliness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Celebration Of the Holy Communion
at ST. Marks church Tuesday morning
at $50. Lenten services at AIS in the
afternoon with address by the pastor,
subject, Limitation of Christ" by
Thomas Kempie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

There was a large attendance at the
Auction Whist party which was given
at the Ware parlors Monday afternoon
by the ladies of the church. A number
of tables We're played and refresh
ments were served. those present hav-
ing a most enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mr.. Henry s. De Forest. of Schenec-
tady. N. Y, who was elected Repre-
sentative in Congress from the Albany
Schenectady district in 1908, died at his
home in Schenectady, following an III
ness Of a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

The woman's Prayer meeting of the
First Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. ]. ]. Newell at her home on Bur-
leigh street. Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

The ladies of the Waterville
Woman's Association are looking for
ward to a large attendance at their
Silver Tea Tuesday afternoon which is
given for the benefit of the building
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Miss Esther Eaton is visiting VII"
her mother III Skowhegan ioF le"
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Toward who
have been passing the winter In the
South have returned home. They re-
port q splendid time and beautiful
weather in the south lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

There was clean slate in the mu-
nicipal court Monday, condition
thIt is getting so common that it does
not attract much attention these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

The rank Of Knight will be worked
on several candidates Tuesday evening
at the regular meeting of Havelock
Lodge, knights of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Hon William J. Lanigan left Monday
morning for Kineo where he will be on
business for the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
CARLSON BEATS
MICKEY DONLEY

Woonsocket, r. J., March 19.-Harry
Carlson Of Brockton, Rev England
lightweight champion, won decision
over Mickey Donley of New York in Il
rounds here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

The travel and history department
OF the Waterville Woman's Club will
meet with Mrs. Mary Hill at her home,
corner OF Elm and Temple streets,
Tuesday evening at 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

noy Libby aud Ernest Crosby OF Al
bion wer. business callers in the city
FOR time Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

C. H. Gardiner Of Skowhegan, presi-
dent Of the Maine Farmers Union. was
in the city Monday on business for the
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Principal and Mrs. Robert e. Owen
of Erskne Academy are the guests Of
relatives in the city for weeks vaca-
ton from their duties at the Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

MISS katherine Damon went 70 LEV,
iston Monday morning where aHe VIII
VISIT with freGda for ti'ae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Whittier of
Skowhegan have returned home after
a visit with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Miss Florence cary who has been en-
ployed in Portland for a time has re-
turned and entered the millinery de-
partment of the Emery-Brown Company!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

You couldn't convince a woman
who had saved q dollar, through
her close attention to the ads, that
she he'd not really EARNED that
doliar-fcr "a dollar savsd" has al
ways been termed "a dollar earned"
A woman 10 not "ready to 90
shopping" until she has read the
latest store news"
No woman 10 making the most"
Of her "house money" unless she
studies the ads.
No woman "knows the stores"
unless she has read THE LATEST
ADS Of the stores.
No woman can make her shop
ping trips FULLY PROFITABLE
unless she reads the latest store ads
ATTENTIvELY.
The merchant who fails to COM
municats his store news RE0U.
LARLY to the patrons Of his store
places entirely toe much reliance on
"ths hold" he believes his store has
on it's customers.
Loyalty to a particular store, on
the part Of . woman whose first
duty 10 TO buy wisely, 10 assured
only through the stores reciprocal
loyalty to her interests.
No skorO 10 "strono enough" to
venture upon Q campaign Of half
adequate advertising. It would 70.
cult in less than half adequate bus.
mess.
Women discuss stores, store prao.
tices and policies, store sales and
store advertising, among themselves.
Advertising initiates most Of this
taik-<hus carrying on the work Of
building store prestige.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

c. w. Jones OF Unity was Gaining Oh
friends in the city Tor time MoiioaS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Miss Roberta Harvey returned Mon
day morning from a visit with friends
in Skowhegan over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

w i. Cu,ran who has been i'll the
city. coming with the body of his "lfe'
Mrs. Minna Curran. left Monday morn
ing for his home in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

President Rairn ]. Patterson OF the
,y.,nryiue Chamber of Commerce vas
in Augusta Monday On business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Miss Kate Brown returned Monday
from a snort visit with friends IN
PittSfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

E. l.. Allen, principal of the Good
Will High school, was calling on friends
in the city Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Albert UBrien returned Monday
morning from an over Sunday visit with
friends in SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Lewis c. Sturtevant of Pittsfield was
an over-Sunday guest of friends in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mrs. Julian Estes of kineo is WISH
ing with friends in the city TOT lie"
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Nj and Mrs. ". w. Washburh %
China were the guests OF friends N the
citv for the day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mrs. William j. Lanigan has gone to
Boston where she will visit for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
SCOTS
EMULSION
RELIEVES SORE, TIGHT CHESTS

past week, returned to Portland Mon
day. Mr. Hammer was formerly a We'll
known resident of this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

A. w. Brill has returned from a sew
eral DAYS business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

condition was said to be as good as
could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
Relief Ships Shelled
and Several Killed
.bv Submarines

gross, which was last reported sar,r.
from Philadelphia Jan. q bound so-
Fothenburg, Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mrs. Margaret Hall is visiting Win
relatives in Lewiston for lew days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
IT PAYS To
ADVERTISE
RISING COSTS OF LIVING
MAKE ADVERTISING MORE
USEFUL TO THE PEOPLE.

Prices of commodities are in q
state Of fluetuation-mostly up
ward. HousehoIders are compelled
to give more consideration to the
problem Of buying to best advan-
tacs than in a period when prices
are on a more stable basis.
OF course, many people are earn.
ing moro money-but not all. To
q great number Of housewives the
increase in cost Of sone necessity
presents a puzzle, but one which
must be solved at once. Thus il
happens that readers Of advertise.
ments multiply in periods like tho
present--for in the ads it is al
ways possible TO find clues as TO
better buying opportunities. hints
as to savings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Mr. and Mrs Horace Cook returned
,,ana., morning from an over sunday
,.is,t With relatives in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

A drunken man is curiosity anu
there is very little evidence ihat any
liuuor is being sold i'll the Guy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20

Two steamers ramed Tunisie. are fist.
ed. one of them is a Belgian Of 2.s-
tons, which was last reported, sailed
from New York. Jan. S, and arrived >,
Rotterdam 2S. The other is a Freneb
steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-20
SHELLED BY
SUBMARINE IN
SAFE PASSAGE"

Amsterdam. (via London), March N
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Handel.
sblatt says
Two Of the five relief ships which
with letters safe conduct from tina
German legation were en- route north.
ward. were shelled by German spb.
marine III the so-called safe passage
Seven men were killed aboard the tn.
nisiem which entered Stavanger. The
other vessels continued on their vow.
age.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
more here in ten minutes than it
does in Idaho in two MAMMAL

more here in ten minutes than il
does in Idaho in two months!
This camp has been condemned
and within the next two weeks we
Will move, and l think we will &c
to Hoboken, N. ]. I do not think
the weather there will be much bet
ter. but we will probably have bar
racks to live in, instead of the tents,
haven't had chance to see New
York City, but expect to go in about
Saturday and stay over until Sun
day evening. We are twenty miles
from New York, but one can get a
train most any time. About all /
want to see is Fifth avenue, the
water front, and a big show.
The New York regiment left for
somewhere" last night, but they
have good idea as to their destina-
ton. The Iowa boys were four days
out to sea, and received orders to
return. They arrived here two DAYS
ago. 1t seems rather strange to have
them return when they were within
two days of England, but orders are
orders. There were 5000 on one
transport and they were crowded
like sardines and were glad to reach
land.
Give my regards to all my friends,
With love,
BOYD.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, it has pleased the Divine
Chancellor, in His infinite wisdom,
to call hence to His home, Dorothy,
the beloved daughter of our estem-
ed brother, Thomas w. Norton and
Whereas, the sad and untimely
death of the little girl has plunged
the members of Brother Norton s
household into an abyss of sorrow,
which seems to them a never end
ing night" and
Whereas, not only has our
brothers immediate family felt the
staggering blow, but the members
Of this lodge have been enveloped
by the shadow of grief; therefore
be it
Resolved, that the members of
Athena lodge, number A, Knights
of Pythias, in regular convention as
sembled, hereby extend to Brother
Norton and his grief stricken family,
our sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in this, their hour of gloom and
heaviness of heart, and we bid them,
thru the mists of sorrow that thus
entombs them, to bear the burden,
that now seems to crush them, with
courage, hope, and that fortitude
consistent with the belief that the
Doer of all things good, knows best
why this shadow was caused to fall.
And be it further
Resolved, that copy of these
resolutions, engrossed, be sent to
Brother Norton and family, and
copy be spread on the minutes of
the lodge.
Done this sixth day of November,
1917. P. P. LIV.
]. M. WEIGEL,
Chancellor Commander.
Attest:
LEON J. CHAPMAN,
Keeper of Records and Seal.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
Various Ways of Serving the Potato

Food is any material which when
taken into the body can be used to
build up tissue or create energy.
With the great variety of foods to
choose from, how is the housekeeper
to select? In the choice of foods
those contributing starch and sugar
in the right amount should be pro-
vided, especially where the members
of the family are<active, where there
is muscular activity such as work
ing on farm, digging, or severe
athletic exercises, active children
need it, and the future health of
their bodies will suffer if they are
not provided with the proper
amount.
Under normal conditions the po-
tato is served at least once day
in nearly all American families and
in many households it forms sub
stantial part of all meals There
fore, last seasons scarcity and high
price, which changed the potato
from the cheapest of foods to a
costly luxury, caused nationwide
distress. Fortunately the present
crop is the largest ever, and we
should use more potatoes than ever
in order to save the less bulky food
for our soldiers and allies in Europe.
The potato is put on the table,
baked, fried or mashed. There are
many cooks who cannot boil po-
tato so it will come on the table a
snowy, feathery looking ball, ready
to fall apart at the touch of fork.
To boil new potato properly,
scrub it with a vegetable brush
(these can be purchased at any gen.
eral store for five cents, and can be
sent by mail to any part of the
United States for four cents postage,
or homemade one can be made by
cutting an old whisk clothes brush
about an inch below the tying.
Then scrape off the rest of the skin
placing them at once in kettle of
boiling water. If they are old po-
tatoes scoop out the eyes with a
pointed knife. Let them soak in
cold water for one hour, then put
them in boiling water Gas all water
soaked vegetables are those put into
warm,-not boiling water) the
water should lie slightly sailed. The
age of the potato must be considered
in arranging the time for cooking.
The average potato requires from
twenty-five to thirty minutes. Do
not boil them fiercely but keep them
at bubbling point. When they are
done, drain off the water and
sprinkle with salt, and cover tightly.
Let them set on the back of the
stove for three or four minutes,
shaking the kettle gently once or
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
STAKE CONFERENCE

The regular quarterly conference
of the Blackfoot stake will be held
at Blackfoot on Saturday and Sun
day, Nov. II and 10, 1917.
The Saturday program will be as
follows: General conference at 10
a. m. in the First ward meeting
house. Commencing at p. m. in
the same place there will be meet
ing Of the priesthood of the stake.
The visiting brethren will address
this meeting and it is hopd there
will be a full attendance of the
priesthood.
Commencing at the same hour in
the north rooms of the First ward
meeting house there will be a meet
ing under the direction of the Y. L.
M. I. A. At the same hour, also,
in the Second ward meeting house
there will be separate meetings held
under the direction of the relief So
ciety and the primary association,
the relief society meeting in the
usual south rooms and the primary
association meeting being held in
the basement Of the new building.
On Sunday, general conference
sessions will be held in the First
ward meeting house at 10 a. m. and
2 p. m. and in the evening at 7.3O
there will be a meeting under the
direction Of the conjoint M. l. A.
Immediately at the close of the
priesthood meeting on Saturday aft
ernoon there will be a meeting of
the stake presidency, high council
and ward bishoprics in the First
ward meeting house.
It is earnestly hoped that all of
The sessions will be fully attended
and the general public are cordially
invited to all the public meetings.
JAMES DUCKWORTH,
HEBER c. G. RICH.
NOFEAR DAVIS,
l7-3mf Stake Presidency.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
PIANO FOR SALE

We have on hand near Blackfoot
new high grade piano, which if
disposed of at once, can be pur-
chased at substantial reduction in
price. Quality absolutely guaran-
teed. Liberal terms to responsible
party. II interested in a proposition
OF this kind don't fail to write the
Denver Music company at Denver,
Colo, at once, for particulars.
adv. 155-7m
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Anderson, Mrs. Henry.
Balinger, Mrs. Susan.
Boyle, Mr.. Lois F.
Christensen, Mrs. Geo.
Chamberlain, Mr.. Ira.
Cortelyou, Ida z.
Conroly, Thomas.
Davis, Mr.. FRI.
Davis, Mrs. Mable.
Davis, Mrs. G.
Ellis, Mr.. Orwell.
Gonzallezer, Gregoria.
Hammond, Mrs. Milton.
Hall Mrs. Carl.
Haw, Mr.. James.
Jones, Mrs. John.
Johnson, Mrs. Ed. S.
Johnson, Miss Matilda.
Johnson, Miss Marhgret.
Johnson, P. J.
Jensen, Mrs. Mary A.
Johnson, Miss Irene.
Kelley, Mr.. A. J.
Lewis, Mrs. Lewis.
Mcintyre, w. A.
Miller, Mrs. Kate.
Munday, Mr.. T. S.
Moore Mr.. Calvin.
Miller, Mr.. Edwin.
O'Conner, Mr.. Jay Jr.
Peard, Mr.. Ralf.
Robertson, Mr.. J. r.
Roe, Mr.. Pet.
Rogers, Mr.. Rodse.
Young, Miss Myrtle.
GREGORY JONES,
Postmaster
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
IMPORTANT MEETING

R. E. Randall, Y. M. G. A. worker
for the northwest, will speak at a
union meeting at the Methodist
church at II a. m. Sunday next.
Mr.. Randall has just recently visited
a number of the cantonments and
knows conditions as they are today.
He is a forceful, interesting speaker.
All are cordially invited to this
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
LIBRARY HOURS

Afternoons-1.300 to $50 D. m,
Sunday, A to 6 p. m.
Evenings - Monday, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, Z to 9 D. m.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-09
TELLS OF TRAINING
IN CAMP MILLS

following letter from her nephew
Boyd in the 146th field artillery now
training in Camp Mills, Long Island:
Camp Mills, Long Island, N. Y.
October 80, 1917.
Dear Edna:
AS l have few hours off duty, I
will try and catch up with my cor
respondence. l am New York cop
these days and haven't much time to
myself.
Our battery is doing the military
police duty of the various towns on
this end of the island, and 1t is some
job. Most of the towns are about
10000 in population, among them
are Garden City, Hampstead, Free
port and Jamaica, all being country
homes Of the rich people from New
York City. There are several popu-
lar avenues we patrol.
We are on duty ten. hours and of
have eight men
under my supervision. One night
we are in the cities and the next
night on some lonesome avenue.
The weather is something awful
for that kind of duty. For the last
two days there has been bad storm
at sea and we are getting the effects
on this island. 1t can sure rain at
this place, and with the rain there
is always bad wind. It can rain