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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07
FLASHES FROM GREAT NIL ps

Thackeray-Humor is wit and love.
Emerson-Nature cannot be sur
prised in undress. Beauty break in
everywhere.
Kossuth--I am a man of peace God
knows how / love peace. -, But Il know
shall never be such a coward as TO
mistake oppression for peace.
Landor-There is a gloom in deeS
love, as in deep water: there is. sill
ence in it that suspends the foot: and
the folded arms and the detected head
are the images it reflects.
Bruyere-A genius and great abili-
ties are often wanting, sometimes, only
opportunities. Some deserve praise
for what they have done, and others
for what they would have done.
Ear rtatn nnUs rnad The E,nrn,rra
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

afternoon for Minneapolis, to visit with
her sister, Mrs. r. v. HUH, formerly
Miss H. e. Johnson, of this city.
Prior to the address which she gave
at Grand Forks Friday evening in the
city hall, DIR. Effie McCollum Jones, of
Mt. Pleasant, Ia, suffrage speaker and
worker, was the honor guest at an in
formal reception given by the Grand
Forks members of the P. e. o. Sister
hood. The reception was held at the
city hall, and began at 1880 o'clock. DR..
Jones spoke in Grand Forks under the
auspices of the Votes For Women club
of that city. During her stay there she
was the guest of Mrs. p. NJ. Cole.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

Everything for spring wear.
HerhSt'S.-adYt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

The Book and Thimble club will meet
next Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. George E. Nichols, 1853 Seventh
avenue south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

Miss Ida Nesseth, of the Fargo Con-
servatory of Music, has gone to her
home in Fertile, Mimi, for the spring
vacation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

Miss Marie Johnson, of Ninth street
south, Moorhead, will leave Sunday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

& The Fargo high school junior-senior
banquet is an event scheduled for some
time in May. the date not yet being
definite, ....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-07

Miss Marjorie Cook, Fargo college
student. is spending the spring vaca-
ton at her home in Tower City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11

Kregs. CO. G. Goshen: Charles p.
Miller, Co. NJ, Plymouth; George d.
ZeranOr. second lieutenant. Co. A.
Hanna; John L. Grifth, Co. A, Co
shen: William +. Knight, Co. G,
Goshen; Corporal w NJ. Corner. Co.
E. Elkhart; Corporal r. W. Collins.
CO. Q, Goshen: Charles Abshire. L.
5. y, Goshen; F. V. Bickel, Co. f,
Elkhart: L. d. Buckingham. Co. D..
Scottville; Corporal J. c. Durand.
Co. E, Elkhart; Corporal William
Horn. Co. A. Goshen: Corporal
George G. Mann. Co. A, Goshen; Carl
Hardenbrook. Co. L. Albion Forest
B. Robbins, Co. l. Cromwell; Cor
pOral G. c. Hite. North Manchester;
o. D. Strayer. G troop. Elkhart:
Henry r. Horner. Co. l.. Elkhart;
Orba Method. Co. G., Goshen: c. s.
Brewer. Co 9. Logansport; George
w Klein, Co. c. Goshen; Warren
Schaffer. Co. c, Goshen: George G.
Beaver, Co. c, Goshen; Allen ogden.
Co. ID, Laketon; Charles Huell, Co
A. Knox; F.. Zedrech, Co b, Kan
kakee, Ill; Dean Currenn. Co. G,
Goshen; w. +. Mitchell. CO. c, Co
shen; L. II. Swayne, Co. Z, Elkhart;
F. Fl. App, Co. c. Bristol.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
BIG RED GROSS
PARADE ON TODAY
| 600 Children to Participate
in Big Demonstration
Business Men to Speak.
News-Times special Service /:

News Times Special Service
GOSHEN, May 11.-After several
days preparation, Supt. of city
Schools Wilkinson announced Thurs
day morning that a Red Cross pa
rade would be held Friday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock in which over
1900 city school children will parti-
cipate. Rogers band. under the di-
rection of George V. Roscoe. has
donated its services for the occa-
sion.
According TO present plans. the
parade will start at the corner Of
Third and Clinton SITS, Immediately
following the closing of school ses-
sions. Glover Hay will be grand mar
shall. Headed by the musicians the
students will parade on Main st. and
other thoroughfares of the city
Many banners bearing Red Cross
slogans have been prepared by the
pupils and from all indications this
celebration will exceed all other
ones ever staged in this city for any
occasion.
Friday morning Goshen business
men and manufacturers will speak
before all the grade schools of the
city and at the high school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ROTARY CLUB PROTESTS
AGAINST PANIC STORIES

Times Special Service.
ELKHART. May 1.-THE Rotary
club met in regular luncheon ses-
sion Thursday noon. and action was
taken OF a communication received
from the national organization.
which urged the local organization
TO take definite steps against the
publication and dissemination OF
stories that will in any way create
a panicky condition.
The entertainment features of the
occasion were in charge OF w. b.
Pratt. c. G. Colbert was selected to
prepare the entertainment for the
next meeting.
Progress i'm the city gardening
movement was presented by Mayor
Smith. A. c. Gilman gave a talk
on the work Of the local Red Cross
society, II. p. Henton gave a num-
Der OF saxaphone solos. and George
Briggs acted as master Of ceremOn-
les. one guest, VI. b. Wheeler. of
Grand Rapids was present. and p
members took part in the luncheon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
SOCIETY.

At the Thursday Afternoon Auc-
ton club meeting at the home of
Mrs. Jack Herr on s. Seventh St.
the engagement of Miss Harriet
Beane Geddes. daughter of Mrs.
Harriet A. Geddes, to J. Eaton Han
ma, was announced. Mr.. Hanna is a
graduate of the University of Mich
igan. and with his father, James
+. Hanna. is in the art business at
Detroit At present Mr.. Hanna is on
the L. S. s. Iowa, stationed at Phila-
delphia, having enlisted in the
navy at Detroit In honor of the
occasion the table decorations were
patriotic.
A very pleasant event Wednesday
evening at $50 O'Clock at the Trim
ity Lutheran church was the mar
riage of Miss Edna Waltner 70 Rev.
Alfred c. HUH of Pepin, Wis. The
father Of the bride. Rev. G. j. Walt
ner. officiated using the beautiful
and impressive double ring service.
the church choir rendering several
selections. The Lohengrin wedding
march was played by Miss Sarah
Freyberg, the organist of the Trinity
church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
COURT MATTERs.
Times Sne0iaI Serl ice

News Times Special SerN ice
ELKHART, May 11.-Judge Har-
mon has found for the plaintiffs in
three salts on notes and accounts.
In the first. brought in the superior
court here. the 81. Joseph Valley
bank was awarded judgment OF
$3.50 on a note signed 10y Mike and
} Joanna Niespodzaney
In the case Of JEFF CARRIER against
Sherman Kiser. judgment in three
counts OF S130.5S. Sl9.49 and $27.-
so was awarded the plaintiff In the
case of CARRIER vs.. Lewis H. Kiser.
judgments were also awarded the
plaintiff on four counts OF S62.03.
1858, S27.50 and S131.12.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
HIGH SCHOOL ENTRIES
FOR TRACK MEET
News-Times Special Service .


ELKHART, May 11.-Local high
school athletes have been selected
10 represent Elkhart high school at
the meet to be held at Springbrook
park Saturday and Coach Guyer Is
confident that from the form shown
that EIkhart will bring back several
high credits.
Those who will participate in the
various events from this city are:
100 yard dash and 220 yard dash
and Frye.
$40 yard dash-Bentz, Frye and
Lesher.
Half-mile run-Bentz, Albright
and Armstrong.
12O yard high hurdles-Anderson
Lesher and Frye.
22O yard low hurdIes-Anderson
Lesher and Frye.
High jump-Meyers. Bentz and
Anderson.
Broad jump-Wambaugh and
Bentz.
Pole vault-Wambaugh. Ander-
son and Bali.
Relay race-Swartz, Bentz. An
derson. Albright. Lesher. Arm
strong and Frye.
It is probable that the same line
up will be used in the northern In
diana track meet TO be held at Gary
May 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
PATRIOTIC SERVICES
NEXT SUNDAY EVENING
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHAI- T. May 11.-Reverend
Frederick G. Lake of the Church Of
Christ (Disciples) has extended an
invitation to the members of the G..
A r. Sons of Veterans, Co. E, and
other patriotic organizations TO at
tend a special patriotic service 10 be
held in that church in the evening.
The various organizations have ac-
copied the invitation and a large at
tendance is expected Hon. f. f..
Smith, Capt. Otto E. Deal and Cyrus
Seller will give short addresses and
special music has been prepared for
the occasion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TO-DAY.

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, May 1.-THE ladies
of the G. A. r. will meet at their
Elmer Post hall this afternoon, and
several matters of interest will be
discussed.
A thank Offering service of the
Standard Bearers will be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Comp
ton, lis Vine St, at 1880 o'clock
this evening.
The Misses Helen and Alice Blen-
ner. 1920 w. Indiana av., will be
hostesses TO the members Of the
Kings Sunbeam class this afternoon
Immediately after school.
The Red Cross class of DR.. c. w.
Frink will meet at the public Ii
brary at 1880 o'clock this evening.
Company T will meet for regular
drill and instruction at the Armory
this evening. Several new recruits
will take their first lessons in the
art of soldering.
The Philathea class of the First
Evangelical Sunday school will meet
at the home OF Mrs. c. A. Fishley.
~ Bower ST. dl soV - NlbNh NAAAo
evening. and a social program is the
entertainment that will be furnish
ed those who attend.
The Woman's Home Missionary
society OF Simpson Memorial Meth
odist church meets at the home Of
Mrs Charles r. Bergman. z. In
diana av.. at . O'Clock this after
noon
The regular meeting Of the Ben
Hur will be held in Redmen hall this
evening.
The last dance of the series given
by the Tri Kappas will be held at
the Elks' temple this evening, the
first number being called at 5
o clock
The Golden Rule Girls will meet
this evening at the nome of Mrs.
Lena Hunt. Baldwin st. and a pic
mic supper will be enjoyed by those
present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
COMPULSORY
EDUCATIONAL LAW
News-TImes speclal CIVIC:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. May 11.-On COM
plant filed by Truant officer f. -.
Myers. Michael Borrelli, who runs a
grocery store at Sic Harrison St,
will appear before City Judge Lee
this morning 10 answer to the charge
Of violating the compulsory law.
Borrelli has been warned several
times that he must send his son.
Tony, to school, but he has disre-
garded the admonition and he will
now have TO tell the judge his rea-
sons therefore.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
SECOND MEETING.

The second NEE ting of the Elk
hart County Better Farming asso-
citation will be called in the base
ment of the public library Saturday,
Nav 10, at 1880 p. m.
This body consists Of the officers
Of the county farmers institutes,
oranges. farm betterment clubs and
other farmers organizations in the
county and representative farmers
in localities where there are no
farmers organizations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
MILITARY NEWS.

Donald ROOse, Charles ID. Miller
Harold Wilson and Ernest Dick OF
Nappanee went 10 Fort Wayne 10
enlist.
Floyd Wortinger of Millersburg
who enlisted in the regular army,
is at Fort Thomas, KY.
Cletus Myers and Harold Archie
Of Milford enlisted in the L. s. A.
at South Bend.
Shirley Clayton OF Milford has
enlisted in the coast artillery Of the
l.. $. A
Nappanee leads all cities in the
state in recruiting, according TO
population.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
PLANNED BY RED CROSS
News-Times Special Service

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, May 1.-THE local
Red Cross society is preparing 10 in
augurate a campaign TO secure five
thousand members in this city. and
as soon as the supplies arrive the
various district committees will get
TO work. The preliminary plans have
all been made and ii now only re-
mains TO get down TO actual work
in the matter. and those interested
predict success for the undertaking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ELKHART BOY WILL GO
TO FRANCE TO SERVE
News-Times Special Service;

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, May 11.-Mr. and
Mrs Frank l.. Marchesseau have
just received a letter from their son,
Paul, in which he states that he has
been ordered to duty on one Of the
big battleships that will go to
France in about two weeks. The
young man enlisted in the navy at
this point about six weeks ago, and
he states that he is we'll pleased
with his experience in that branch
OF the service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Considerable difficulty

Considerable difficulty was en-
countered by the fire-fighters on
account of the location of the blaze.
Chemicals and water were used in
an effort to keep the flames from
spreading.
Practically all of the household
goods Of Mrs. Mate Thompson, who
occupied the north section of the
residence, and the Hawks were
carried out by neighbors and
friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
SPECIAL CAR.

W. II. Foster, Elkhart, munitions
manufacturer, owner of a string of
racing horses now in training at the
Elkhart county fair ground under
the direction of Earl Beck of this
city, has secured a special express
car to carry his horses over the
northern Indiana and southern
Michigan circuits during the COM
ing season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
WILD NOT COMPETE.

Owing 10 sickness, John Gunther
weight man of the Goshen high
school track squad, will not parti-
cipate in any further events during
the present season. The following
men will be taken to South Bend
according to announce
ments made today: Rohrer. Butter
field. Paine, Lohrel and Bryner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
VANDAIs ARE BOLD.

News Times Special service
ELkHART. May 1.-THE city au-
thorities are searching for vandals
who pulled up "a large number OF
hedge plants that have recently been
set out on the r. Jackson st. ter
race. Nearly so OF the plants were
taken and that they were not de-
strOyed is evidenced by the fact
that no portions have been found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
PATRIOTIC FLAG RAISING
BY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Vews-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART, May 11.-Arrange-
ments are being completed for a
union gathering of all the pupils
OF the public schools Of this city and
the patriotic public for a ceremon-
ial flag raising TO take place at Nc
Naughton park one day next week.
The committee in charge Of the af-
fair will announce the date through
The News-T Times and an elaborate
program suitable for the occasion is
also being arranged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry H. Brooks of South Bend,
%. and June Mummert of this city.
%.
Arthur ]. Burroughs, Jersey City,
y. j.. AZ: LaDessa NJ. Fiske, Jersey
City. y. J., A.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
WIN TROPHIES IN GUN
SHOOT AT L0GANSPORT
News Times Special Service ::
n

News Times Special Service:
ELkHART May IL George
Cuppy and W. A. Kyle returned
from LOganspOrt Thursday where
they attended a state gun club meet.
Mr.. Cuppy won third place with a
score of las out or a possible $50
clay birds. Mr.. Kyle pulled down 1876
OF a possible $50. Several profession
ais were pitted against the local
men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ASHES OF SUICIDE
ARRIVE IN CITY
News-Times Special Service:

-'Nffe oBcNAAA cCAfAtt-
ELKHART, May II. - The ashes
Of the body of +. ]. Crull were re-
ceiyed Thursday by Undertaken
Stephens and on next Sunday they
will be taken to the cemetery and
the last wishes of the deceased will
be carried out The last sad rites
will be performed by the brother,
Elliott. and two sisters, Mrs. Ella
Little and Mrs Alice Apologize Of
South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
DELEGATES ELECTED TO
STATE CONVENTION
News-Times Special Service:

NtWs- T IIIIes NpeCIHI NeTNICe-
ELKHART, May 11.-At the spec
ial meeting of the local chapter Of
the Daughters of Veterans the fol
lowing delegates and alternates
were elected TO attend the state con-
ventiOn which meets i'm this city
May %: Mrs. Myrtle Douglas, Mrs.
Carrie ROhmer and Mrs. Kate Kyle.
delegates, Mrs. Sadie WOrley, Mrs.
Pearl Calkins and Miss Marian
Reeves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE.

Fire originating from a presum-
ably defective flue, caused over
$500 damage to the residence of
Joel p. Hawks at 21S n. Third St
Ray Carter discovered flames rising
from the roof and sounded an
alarm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
EMPLOYED AT NAPPANEE.

William T. StOse, who was reject.
ed from the United States army
when he attempted to enlist imme-
diately following his marriage to
Miss Jane Wagner, daughter of
Louis Wagner, is employed by
Lamb Bros. & Greene at Nappanee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
RECEIVE ORDERS TO
REPORT FOR DUTY
Times Special Service

ELKHART. May l1.-Local appli-
Giants for training in the various Of
hCers' training camps have received
orders from Colonel +. r. Glenn TO
report at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Tuesday. May Is. About % young
men of this city are affected by the
order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
WHEAT AT S3.o5.

Wheat Thursday afternoon
brought 1926 per bushel and corn
$40 per cwt. at the plant Of the
Goshen Milling Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
MARRIED IN GOSHEN.

Arthur j. Burroughs, A, and La
Dessa~ NJ. F'iske. "A. both of Jersey
City. y. J., were married in Goshen
Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS.

The Goshen chapter OF the Red
Cross has established headquarters
in the Spohn building. corner of
Fifth St and Lincoln av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
UNABLE TO SECURE LUMBER.

Davis & Son, lumber dealers, are
having considerable difficulty in Sc
curing lumber on account of the
great demand for it in the construc-
ton of ships, etc. for the govern
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
CAR SHORTAGE AT MILFORD.

Sixty-eight cars on the siding Of
the Waubee Gravel Co. at Milford
were on state order turned over
for coal shipments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11

WASHINGTON.-Elihu Root will
have the title of special AMBASSADOR
in his visit TO Russia as head of the
special American commission. His
party will leave this country in the
very near future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

The Banta Motor and Photograph
Co. has filed articles of incorpora-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
BIRTHS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Flick of
near Millersburg are parents Of a
daughter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
WAGES RAISED.

Wages Of employees Of the Nappa-
nee Lumber & Mfg. Co. have been
raised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11

OF so many members dropping out
OF school 10 do farm work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11

HOLDING BACK FARM WORK.
Continued cold and damp wealth
er is holding back farm work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ACK TEAM DISCONTINUED.

The Nappanee high school has
discontinued track work on account
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
81 B Bissss.

The present augmented
showing of these BlouSes is
a JOY in its completeness, its
variety and the splendid
values offered. Here are
the new Organizes and
VOiles in last moment STYLES
to please everyone. Come
and see this collection.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
GREAT FLANK MOVE
BEGUN BY ITALIANS;
TOLMINO OBJECTIVE
After Attaining Dominance OF
BainSizza Plateau Iwo
Armies Begin Drive Upon
Austrian Stronghold

LONDON. Aug. 5O.-Italy's victorious
offensive reached its second and most
important stage today. Having attain
ed practical dominance OF the Bainsizza
plateau. General Cadorna's troops began
vast Ranking movement northward-
ToInlino is the immediate objective OF
this drive. Front dispatches today in
dicated the Italian troops were forging
ahead and had arrived almost before
the preliminary line defenses OF this
Austrian city. At the same time another
Italian army reached out beyond Monte
Cucco 70 n cOincidental drive eastward
On the same city
Rome cables told OF further progress
gained east on the plateau. toward the
Chiapovano valley. IL is through this
gap that one Of the main arteries OF
Austrian communication between the
northern and southern armies-the lat
ter guarding Trieste-is run 4 VIC
tory here will be of vast strategic i'm
portance-
All dispatches today emphasized the
ferocity of the fighting in the Bainsizza
sector. The Austrians are Offering des-
Derate resistance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
KEEP STOCK OFF TRACK
ADVICE FROM RAILROAD
A, B. & A, Issues Appeal to
Stock Growers of South
for Cooperation

Declaring that the livestock killed
on railroads during the course of a
year would be sufficient to feed 10000
persons for the same period Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
company has issude a statement to the
live stock growers urging that they
exercise great care in keeping their cat
tie. hogs and sheep off railarod tricks.
The statement points out that the A.
B. & A. pays out during every twelve
months around 1000 for stock killed
on it's line AS the raising of live
stock is on the increase, in the southeast
and prices higher the railroads has taken
this means of trying to decrease the
loss from stock killed by railroads.
The statement follows:
Crops will soon be laid by, and
shortly the harvest season will be at
hand. We trust the yield will be large
and the prices obtained by the growers
of farm products good.
After the harvest the owners of
stock in the No Fence Law counties
will turn their cattle, hogs, mules and
horses out Owners in counties that
have the Fence law, it may be. will not
be as careful in watching it after the
harvest as during the crop season.
1--WE beg that you do all you can to
keep the stock off the railroad tracks,
and thus prevent its getting killed. An
engineer will not strike stock if he can
help it. There is danger of turning
his engine over and hurting or killing
himself
This company is paying every twelve
months for stock killed around $4,000.
and for the twelve months ended June
80, 1917, we paid $1,000 per mile of
track. as against $4,000 for the year
ended June so, 1916. This does not mean
that engineers are less careful, but
that more stock is being raised and
prices are higher. We hope the in
crease is not due to owners of stock
being less careful in keeping their stock
off the track.
There are about 100000 miles of rail-
road track in the United States. 1t is
estimated that the stock killed by the
railroads is worth about $780, 100000.
Allowing one pound of beef per day
at the average retail market price, the
stock killed in the United States on rail-
road tracks would supply meat for
about 20, 900 people for year.
"WiI you not kindly do your part
towards reducing this enormous loss.
If the total loss could be cut In half,
it ought to reduce the price of meat
to the consumer several cents per
pound
I'VE will be glad to have you write
us your views. and any suggestions you
can offer that help to reduce this great
loss will be appreciated.