davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
LESSON NO. 10.
staff Branches Of the Service.

{ Preceding Lessons: |. Your Post OF
Honor. > Making Good as Il Sol
der. s. Nine SOlderly Qualities.
4. Getting Ready for Camp 3 First
DAYS in Camp. 8. Cleanliness in
Camp 7. Your Health. s. March
ing and Care Of Feet. 9. Your
Equipment and Arms. 10. Recrea.
ton in Camp. H. Playing the
Game. IL Team Work in the
Army. l3 Grouping Men into
Teams. "A. Tie Team Leaders. -,
Fighting Arms Of the Service.
In addition to the three lighting
Infantry Cavalry and Artillery
there are nine branches of the Army
known as the stan corps and depart
ment In general their first and most
important duty is not lighting, but as
sisting those who do fight, by provid-
ing them with everything they need
Very few people outside the Army
have a clear idea of the organization
of these nine branches or of their
duties.
Following are the staff corps and de
partmens. General Staff Corps; Ad-
iutant Generals Department; lnspec-
tor Generals Department; Judge Adj
yocate Generals Department; Engn-
Ger Corps; Signal Corps. Medical De
partment; Quartermaster Corps; Ord
nance Department.
The first four of the staff branches
lust named are composed entirely OF
experienced and capable officers. The
other five include enlisted men as well
as officers,
The Brains Of the Army.
The business of the General Stan
Corps is to study military problems oil
all kinds, to work out the best solu-
tons. and to report to the Chlei Oh
STAFF of the Army. II IS often called
"the brains of the Army and it would
be hard to give better description
in a few words The War College di-
vision of TIE General Staff Corps IS
devoted to the study and investigation
of new and special problems.
In time of war some OF the members
of the General staff Corps serve with
the generals in the field and assist
them in solving and handling their
various problems. While on this duty
the senior General Staff officer acts as
chief of staff of the commanding gener-
al. This position is not to be confused
with that Of Chief Of staff of the Army
who has general supervision of all
operations, both at home and
in the field
The Adjutant Generals department
has charge of all OF the records relat-
ing to officers and enlisted men, issues
orders to carry out the wishes of the
officer and carries on mil
tary correspondence In every battal-
on and regiment one Of the officers
If the line is detailed as adjutant TO
perform for his organization the duties
just named.
Military Observers.
The Inspector Generals Department
observes everything that goes on and
reports on the skill and general fitness
If officers and troops. At intervals an
officer from the Inspector General
department reviews the men Of each
examines their arms,
and supplies, looks over
al records showing expenditures OF
money or distribution of property, and
ENDS in a complete report, pointing
ont the good and bad features Of the
In this way the higher
officers are kept informed at all times
Is to the state of affairs in every
section of the Army.
The Judge Advocate Generals de-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
FARMERS DEMAND.
So WHEAT; PRICE TO.
MEAN HIGHER BREAD
SENATOR McCUMBER TELLS COM
MITTEE or PRESIDENTS IN.
TENTiONS TO TAKE HAND IN
DISPUTE OVER GRAIN.

Washington Aug 30.-With the
food administration wheat committee
deadlocked on the price for No |
northern wheat, President Wilson is
likely to take a hand in the situation
The committee adjourned to meet
agan today. Unless some decision is
reached Immediately, it is expected
the President will name the price
himself.
One of the factors which is believed
10 have determined the President up.
on immediate action was the visit
yesterday of a number of senators
representing the big wheat growing
districts. Each of these men pro
tested against any price being set be-
low 81, The callers were Senator
Curtis, of Kansas; Senator Reed, Of
Missouri; Senators Kellogg and Mel
son. of Minnesota, and Senators Ster'
ling and McCumber, of North Dakota
1t was stated in high official quar-
tiers that the President is Disguised
with the dilatory tactics of some of
his war boards and will not tolerate
further delay DR. Garfield chairman
of the committee and the Presidents
grain controller, is said to be in sym.
~.
patty with the President and will vel
come pressure that will bring the
grain men to time.
The deadlock is declared to be due
to The action of the representatives
of the western farmes, who are hold.
ing out for price close to So
Senator McCumber admitted after
his visit with the President, that the
North Dakota farmers were holding
out for So wheat He also stated that
President Wilson had promised to-
have a conference with DR.. Garfield
and Mr. Hoover relative to the price
fixing situation.
Should other pressure fail to bring
out the crops, it is stated recourse can
he had thru the farm loan banks, aud
by calling obligations the farmers can
be forced to put their product on the
market at any price set by the govern
ment.
Fix Steel Prices.
Washington, Aug 30.--Steel prices
will be fixed by the war industries
board on st-plus.proit basis. Pres-
dent Wilson has the figures prepared
by the federal trade commission and
has turned them over to the war board
for fixing contract prices,
A public announcement Of maxi
mum prices for various grades of
steel from certain mills is expected
to be issued by the administration
within few days. AT first it was
not believed any such announcement I
would be necessary, but the steel I
market has shown such unsteadiness (
that il was deemed wise to make an
authoritative statement to prevent /
more than market fluctuations. 1t is
believed private consumers can be
best safeguarded in this manner.
The war board does not have final
legal jurisdiction in fixing prices for
this government but the President
has communicated to the secretaries
of war and the navy the figures the
board may agree on shall be binding.
The board is greatly concerned over
steel contracts for our allies, ana at
the afternoon session of the board
Andrew Tardeu. French purchasing
agent, was called into consultation
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
just Like the Boy,

"Errand boys are very scarce. car
furnish you with an office girl"
These innovations disturb me.
can't get used TO EN-"
You won't notice the difference
This girl can whistle" - Pittsburgh
Post
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30

scription' through q
lady friend. | was
not sick but had
the 'tired-out' feel
ing. The contents
of one bottle made
me stronger and
better SO that the
work went off as it
should. 1 am very
glad to speak a
good word for 'Fa-
vorite Prcscrip-
tion." - MRs. r.
n JpSra 2On0
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
Home-Reading Course for
Citizen-Soldier

ISSUED by Department all reserved
thirty daily offered the selected
National practical getting
in right way attempt give
contained
uals and regulations Army which
Is merely Introductory.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30

II you have lost anything you can
find it 10y advertising IN the Free Trad
erJournal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
REAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty Deeds,

lIiland NJ Powers to Rosc pcdcr-
son, Ut It's 7 $ b ~ Rowes add, Shcri-
dan ST.
Anna Furland ct al to Edw. A. Dan
ielson, NE 1t A pit ul2 1t 3 Whit
more End add Leland, $1,000
John M Rohrer ct al to Frank Kern
Ii . b II Rutland, $1,000
John and Catherine Nuckley to John
Pettrote, VIZ VIZ o1s noh x 81 3,
$4775
Tressa Norris to Emily kolm, II /
b 10 States add ottawa, 81 900.
Quit Claim Deeds.
Erastus d, Hardin ct al to Willis l.
Hit, sM 2S "a /, 81
Angie Reed ct al TO same, swi4 Is
"a /, 81.
FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
A fNe, -, xrtrr t,uv,vS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-30
Quit Claim Deeds.

FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
WANT" ADS. IN THE FREE
TRADER.JOURNAL.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

The Rev. FIR. Plus Boehm, pioneer
missionary priest at the Stephan
school. who is well known In HAND
county has issued a handsome little
souvenir Easter Greeting. It's mes
sage Is Peace Be To You. The world
seems u~nprepared to accept the bless
ings Of peace. The val goes on
claiming countless victims every day.
However, there is a peace which is
not of the mercy Of man-Peace of
Hearts gift purchased by our Lords
death on the cross This is the peace
the community wishes you during the
Easter season of 1917"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Last weeks Gam Valley Chief pub
lished the obituary of John p. Werdel,
who died at the home of his daughter
Mrs. w. H. Alternately, in Buffalo
county, on March 18th. He was the
father of Peter Werdel of southwest
Hand county, and Barney Werdel, for
merly of Miller. The remains were
buried at Duncan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Chas. F. Halbig and son Fred made
a trip last week to Wyoming to look
over the country. They visited at the
home of the Seeley's, and Fred re-
NAMED there to look around and
maybe take up a homestead. On his
return Mr.. Halbig visited Lew Gass
and George Wilson at Belle Fourche,
and Carl Douglass at Deadwood. They
were former Millerites. IT is needless
to say that Mr.. Halbig's trip disclosed
the fact that Hand county looked
mighty good after comparison with
other localities.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Times changes are again noted in
the growing scarcity of bay lands tc
rent in some localities of Hand coun-
ty. OF course there are plenty OF un-
cultivated lands in the county, but a
farmer cannot afford to go cry far
to put up his hay. In the localities
where hay land is getting scarce II
will be necessary to raise alfalfa
clover or timothy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Watertown Public Opinion--Glen Nj.
Waters, of Miller, senator at the last
session of the state legislature, assur-
ed the other delegates of the support
of Miller. He said the people of his
county r interested in good road de-
velopment and he felt sure they would
enthusiastically welcome the building
of the new highway to the Black Hills
and Yellowstone park, and would do
everything possible to aid in the work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Easter Sabbath at the Presbyterian
church. 1890 a. m. sermon:-"Tho
Day Of Gladness and Hope at the Open
Sepulchre." 11:45 a. m. Sabbath
School. Bring special Easter offer
ing to S. s. 700 p. m. Christian En-
deavor. 500 p. m. Short Sermon
for Easter Evening" Good special
music at these services. Pull the
latchstring, and find a cordial well
come.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Miss May Redmond entertained a
company of young matrons and girls
at her home East End ST., Wednesday
evening. The guests enjoyed several
hours at progressive cards and the
evening closed with the serving of a
dainty lunch.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

The Miller High School defamation
contest will be held in the Prebyter-
ian church on Monday evening, April
9Th, at eight o'clock. There are seven
contestants for honors-four young
ladies and three young men. There
will be no charge for admission.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Great Falls MONTY Tribune:-Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. circuit, of Conrad have
announced the marriage of their
daughter, Julia Russell circuit, to
Herman G. Schmieter, formerly of this
city. The marriage will take place at
Conrad, April 10th.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

The Pierre Capital announces DIS
coycry of the marriage of a popular
couple of that city who have kept
their wedding a secret for five years.
They were Claude Bennett and Miss
Dorothea White.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

Clarence Beelman, of Buffalo coun-
ty, has a page advertisement in the
Gam Valley Chief calling for volun-
teers to join Troop F, LIST South Dako-
ia calalry. This is a new troop now
being raised at Kimball, White Lake
and Gam Valley. Clarence will very
likely be an officer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05
4 Up, PAINT ZIP

and Remember Scofields' Cash Nero.
Co. sell Masury's paint. Nomar var
nish. Muresco, Linseed Oil, Turpen-
tine. Gliddons Auto Paint and Jap
a lac.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

The work left with L. Dlouhy for
repair will be found at the Waldron
Jewelry Store. Those DESTROYS of
getting their jewelry should call there
at once. A. B. Catalan.
Trustee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05

George Edgington returned yester-
day from Wisconsin, where he spent
the winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-05
Additional Local
For good rich milk. Phone Red 1873.

Lynn H. Cowan, of Cedar township
was a Miller visitor yesterday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
TWO REGIMENTS OF
RUSSIAN C0WARDS RUN
STRONG ENEMY ATTACKS
NEAR OCNA.
No Important Battles Being
Fought on Front in France
and Belgium.

While the Russians west of Fox
shani again have deserted their
posts, thereby permitting the leu
tonic allies to make additional
gains, in the region of Ocna and
KezdiVasarhely, they are giving
battle to the invaders and on both
sectors have repulsed strong at
tacks. Between Ireshti and FOX
shapi a majority of the men COM
prising two Russian regiments de-
serted their trenches and fed, but
the Russian commanders have taken
the line by filling the gap with loyal
men.
Following the reports of fresh dis
affection among the Russians on the
East Bukowina front, which came
prior to the commencement of the
retrograde movement in Southern
Moldavia, Premier Kerensky, in a
speech at the closing session of the
Moscow conference, let it be known
again that order was to be brought
out OF the chaos by the putting to
death of the towards who threw
down their arms in the face OF the
enemy. The possibility that the
rule OF blood and iron" already has
begun with the desertcrs before
Fokshani is indicated in the latest
Russian official communication
which says that one of the cowardly
regiments was dispersed"
Throw i'm Tried Troops.
> AS is usual when the Germans see
a faltering among their foes, they
have thrown into the battle line in
Moldavia some of their tried attack
ing troops who doubtless will press
to the full the advantage they have
gained through the cowardice of the
Russians.
On the Bainzzazi plateau of the
Austro-Italian theatre General Car
dorna is giving the Austrians no rest
keeping up his intensive attack
along the entire front. New gains
OF considerable Importance in the
general scheme of the Italian COM
mander in chiefs offensive have
been made and at several points
where the Austrians have striven to
hold back the Italians or recapture
lost positions they have been repuls-
ed. More than 500 new prisoners
have been taken by the Italians.
On the front in France and Bel
gium no important engagements
have taken place although on the
various sectors held by the British
and French artillery duels are bein
fought and some operations by in.
fantry are taking place.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31

lishment of selfish and exclusive
economic league we deem inexpe-
dent and in the end worse than fu-
tile, no proper basis for peace of
any kind, least Of all for an endur-
ing peace. That must be based up
on justice and fairness and the COM
mon rights of mankind.
I'VE cannot take the word of the
present rulers OF Germany as a
guarantee of anything that is to en-
dure. unless explicitly supported by
such conclusive evidence of the will
and purpose of the German people
themselves, as the other peoples OF
the world would be justified in ac-
ceptin@. Without such guarantees.
treaties of settlement, agreements
for disarmament. covenants to set
up arbitration in the place of force
territorial adjustments, reconstitu-
tion of small nations, II made with
the German government, no man. no
nation could now depend on. We
must await some new evidence OF the
purposes of the great peoples of the
Central Powers God grant il NAV
be given soon and in a way TO re-
store the confidence of all peoples
everywhere in the faith of nations
and the possibility OF a covenanted
peace.
Robert Lansing,
Secretary OF State Of the United
States OF America"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
BAKER MAKING INVESTIGATION
"Negro-in-Army" Qhestion Now Sub
ject OF Thorough Probe.

Washington, Aug. Secretary
of War Baker today told Senator
Sheppard OF Texas. that the recent
Houston affair had given him the
secretary an opportunity to bring
up for thorough investigation and
consideration the whole question of
the negro in the army in all its
phases, and that the department
hoped to reach a conclusion which
would be to the best interests OF all
concerned after making this new
and complete survey OF the sub
ject. Senator Sheppard was de-
cidedly encouraged at the close Of
the interview.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
GETTING AT CAUSE
OF RIOT IN HOUSTON
BOARD HEARS
TESTIMONY.
Request That Officers Testify
Before Board Referred to
Inspector General.

Houston, Aug. 2S.-The Municip-
al Board of Inquiry which is taking
testimony regarding the disturbance
OF last Thursday night when one
hundred negroes of the Twenty
fourth infantry shot up the west end
district of the city, heard witnesses
relate of conditions in the camp OF
the negro soldiers.
The testimony largely was that
negro women visited the camp in
numbers after nightfall, that empty
liquor bottles were plentiful in the
grass and weeds about the camp, and
that negro soldiers violated the Jim
Crow" law on the street cars at
will.
w. d. Dunman, policeman testi-
fed that man who said he was
Major X. Snow, said to him the
night of the disturbance:
Don't go in the camp, you will
be going to your death 1 would not
go in there myself"
The city of Houston today began
what Acting Mayor Moody termed
the development of the real story
of the horror of last Thursday night
when 100 negro soldiers of the
Twenty-fourth infantry shot down
ffteen whites.
The board OF inquiry appointed by
Mayor Moody held its first session
late today. Appeals have been sent
out through the newspapers for ev-
/ cry person with information to re-
port voluntarily to the board of in
| Quiry,
The board. wishes. it has an
/ nounced, to acquaint Houston citi-
zens with all the phases of the dis
turbance and to establish a record
for the future
Gen. Bell said today he would not
permit any officer or man under his
command to testify at the city in
vestigation.
"Of course" he said, eff the per-
mission of the war department can
be obtained / shall have no obiec-
tlon. =
Referred to Inspector General.
Washington, Aug Secretary
Baker today received telegrahic re-
quest from the city officials OF Hous-
ton, Tex. that army officers who
had knowledge of the incidents in
the outbreak OF members of the
Twenty-fourth infantry negroes
there recently. be permitted to ap-
pear before the civil Investigation
of the occurrence in progress in the
Texas city. The matter was refer
red to Brig. Gen Chamberlain. in
spector general of the army. who is
On route to Houston to cooperate
with officials Of the Southern DEPART
ment in the military inquiry.
The secretary indicated that the
war department contemplated no
action of any kind until the findings
Of the military board of inquiry has
been received
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
SOME WIRE FLASHES
+ + + + + 4. + 4. I. i. 4. !. j. =. =.

British ship losses last week, 2S
with Is over 1900 tons compared
with l5 the previous week, and
less than 1000 tons.
Wheat price fixing commission af-
ter all day session fail to agree on
schedule and adjourn until today.
Italians contine to advance, mea-
gre details foreshadow important
victory over Austrians.
Austrian minister of public works
declares coal crisis in Austria is
grave.
Cloture rule asked to be invoked
for war revenue bill.
Reports made Moscow conference
show Russian railroad situation des-
perate with entire disorganization
OF transportation.
Steel prices to be fixed by war in
dustries board on a cost plus profit
basis. Official announcement ex-
pected soon.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
DONATION TO RED CROSS

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Charles A.
Comisky, president of the Chicago
American League Baseball Club. to-
day sent to the American Red Cross
his fifth donation to that fund
$3.OO4.96, representing percent
age OF the gross receipts in recent
series of games at Comiskey Ball
Park
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
MEN MAY
BECOME OFFICERS
NO MORE CANDIDATES FOR
COMMISSIONS.
Will Be Given Every Oppor-
tunity to Fit Themselves
for Commissions.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Enlisted
men OF the national army, National
Guard and regular army will be
given every opportunity to fit them
selves for commissions, it was learn
ed today. This is in line with the
fixed policy of the government to
take no more officers or officer can
didates from civil life after the sec
ond series of officers training camps.
now in progress, has been complet-
ed Thereafter all additional Off
GERS needed Will be found in the
ranks of the various branches of the
war army.
To carry out this plan it has vir-
tually been decided to establish an
ofiicers' school at each of the divis-
ional training camps. Men from the
ranks who have shown special quail
ifications will be sent to these
schools. With staffs of French and
British officers of experience on the
fring lines on duty at each camp as
advisers an unusual opportunity for
lecture courses will be presented.
Third Series of Camps.
The divisional officers camps will
make the third series of such camps
arranged by the war department to
provide men to command the enor-
nous forces being raised for the War.
Line commissions Will De granted
to men from civil life after they are
started, except that a few men who
were denied admission to the other
camps through loss of their orders
in the mail or some other mischance
may be given an opportunity in the
third series
Will Pass Out of Existence.
/ Secretary Baker pointed out to-
day, in reply to a question as tc
whether the revised divisional army
organization adopted for the wal
would be continued after the restor-
alton OF peace, that with the excep-
tion of the officers OF the regular and
a few men OF the old regular enlist
ed forces, whose enlistments may no,
nave expired at that time, the entire
war army will pass out of existence
Inc question of establishing g
continuing military policy OF univer
sal service has been debated to some
extent. The impression prevail,
among many members of congress
however, that il wOuld he unwisa +c
take up this question now. If the
war is long it may become necessary
to provide for the registration o
new classes, which reach the mill
tary age of the selective service bill
each year.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-08-31
PROTEST AGAINST DRAFT.

Washington, Aug. 2S.--A protest
against the draft signed by nearly
1000 residents of Webster and ad-
Joining counties of Mississippi was
presented to the senate today by
Senator Vardiman and referred to
the military committee.