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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-24
Lesson No. %.
WARFARE IN EUROPE.

! The scouting and bombing machines
are usually protected by swift lighting
machines Airplanes have also been
used at times TO descend close To the
ground and tire from machine gun
I upon bodies OF troops
I Another very interesting and prom
isng device is the "tank"-a heavy
armored machine so constructed that
il can advance under its own power
over almost any obstacles and thus
lead an attack on enemy trenches. Ii
is armed with machine guns. Amor
ed motor ears have also been used
effectively under some conditions.
In the front line trenches men
are often armed not only with rifle
and bayonet. but also with bombs
which can be thrown by hand or
machine Some OF them are no larger
than an ordinary lemon. Many men
become extraordinarily expert in
picking up enemy bombs before they
explode and throwing them back.
Another weapon of the trenches in
tr0duced by the Germans. in spite
Of international agreements to the
contary, is poisonous gas This was
at first very effective, since no de
Tense against it had been prepared.
At The present time. however, each
man in or near the front carries
gas mask, which enables him to meet
an attack Of this kind without seri.
Gus injury
Wonderful Staff Organizations.
Back of the lines the organization
OF the staff branches of the service
has been enormously extended Rail.
roads are constructed up to within
short distance of the front Trans.
port of supplies and ammunition by
motor trucks has been organized on
big scale. The medical departments
have also made notable gains in
methods of treating wounded men.
with the result that very large per.
centage recover. Even in the early
months Of the war it was announced
that OF the wounded actually treated
in French hospitals 545 per cent.
were returned to duty within short
to complete their recovery and later
returned to duty; II per cent. at the
time of making the report were still
in hospitals, with the probability of
complete recovery; | s per cent. were
unfit for further service; 2.5 per cent.
had died from the effects of their
wounds.
There is probably little basis for the
the idea that the number Of casual
ties In this war is any greater in pro-
portion TO the number of men engaged
than IN previous wars. In the French /
army during the last six months of !
1916 (Which included three big of. |
fensivesl the total losses in killed, !
and prisoners are officially /
reported to have been only l2S per
cent. of the French forces under arms.
one of the striking features of the
war Is the proof that has been given
Of courage and devotion to duty on
the part of men Of all nations. As
soldiers we must honor and strive
TO emulate the heroic brayey of those !
who are lighting the battle for demo
cracy and freedom. As soldiers we /
must recognize also the skill and cour- /
age OF the enemy, even though they /
are shown in bad cause. Nothing
is gained by belittling the enemy 1t .
Is our place rather TO see to il that |
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-24
Development Of Airplanes.

The chief new instrument of waf.
iare developed during the present war
Is the alrplane. AS previously ex.
plained, 1t Is used for scouting. di.
feating gunfire, and dropping bombs.
me scouting machine Is usually
equipped with a large camera which
taxes "a series of pictures When
these pictures are developed and com
pared day by day they give invalua.
aDIe information as to the exact 10.
ca''on OF troops, guns. and supplies
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-24
CONGRESS AROUSED
BY TEUTON|C ACTS
Of GROSS DUPL|C|TY
EXPOSE OF lNTRlGuEs ToGETH-
Err WITH PIKER sERNsToRFF's
$4,000 PIN MONEY BRIDE TO
RESULT IN SWEEPING QUIZ.

Washington, Sept. 4-Exposure G
the Bernstorff and other German il
trigues in this country, with the ne
ensnaring or casting suspicion on cor
gresham and prominent citizen. Ia
aroused congress to a high pitch o
indieuafi1n which will result thi
week in various moves for a house
cleaning and legislation to meet flu
ture contingencies.
Chairman Flood of the House for
eign affairs committee has given no
tice he will present To the House to
morrow a resolution providing for {
searching investigation into the en-
tire German intrigue in the Unite;
States. This investigation is to be-
made by special congressional com
mittee and facts will be called from
the Department of State and from
the secret service branch of The De
partment OF Justice, from which have
come the recent exposures.
U. S. to Punish Traitors.
1t is anticipated that some matters
in connection with the German sys,
TEN, known TO the State Department,
may not now be given publicity as a
question of public policy, but Il is felt
that all possible assistance should be
rendered the official investigating
committee that the disloyal in this
country may be held up to general
contumely.
Chairman Flood proposes to rush
the inquiry should his resolution pass
and full authority be conferred on
the committee to extend its inquiries
wherever suspicion should be made
feels that every effort should be made
to give those accused and who are
now making indignant denials proper
opportunity to eNtricate themselves
from the damning web of suspicion
and set them right before the eoan-
try.
One feature that il to be developed
is the activities of citizens Of tn
United States during the period when
the United States was not at war
with Germany, and German sympa-
thizers, not knowing Of the German
spy system or the laying Of plans for
the break between the two countries
We're giving expressions to their feel
ings.
Ii is likely there will be many in.
curry resolutions presented in both
House and Senate, but the resolution
to be given precedence will be tina.
coming from the foreign affairs com
mittee, because the matter to be in
vestigated comes within its jurisdic-
ton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-24

/ In previous sections of this Course
army life and service have been de
scribed without special reference Ia
the present changes brought about by
the present war. There are impor
tant changes, and methods of train
ing and OF lighting used in previous
war must, of course, be modified ac.
cordngly
The extent Of these changes. how
ever, is often exaggerated. At bot
tom the qualities that make good sol
der or an efficient army remain the
same today that they We're before the
war. The changes that affect the in
diyldual soldier have to do chiefly
with the weapon
But behind every weapon there is
a man. II the weapon is to be used
effectively, the man must be well
trained, disciplined, cool, and brave
He must have spirit. tenaci,v. and self
reliance The big problem now. Just
as in all other wars is 10 develope
these quaities-and the other soldier.
~ qualities to their highest extent.
The chief difference probably comes
in the fact that self-relance is big
ger factor than is most previous wars.
And in American armies this quality
has always been highly valued and
well developed
Thls brief lesson can not. of course.
enter into discussion of technical
questions which belong in the field of
science. 1t will simply point
out a few of the striking features Of
direct interest to every man who
reaches the front.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-24
Character OF Present War.

t
Character OF Present War.
! Thls war differs from previous wars
chiefly in the enormous increase in
the use of artillery This is due part.
~ to the immense manufacturing re-
sources of the countries at war, which
enables them to produce great num-
oetS OF guns and great quantities of
ammunition. 1t is due also to the new
methods of directing gun fire from
alrpianes. 1t is evident that a gun
can not be accurately aimed at an OBJ
lect the exact location of which is nm.
known. The airplane, however, is able
TO bring back or signal back this in.
formation, so that the artillery may
now be used with much greater eff.
lecl The size of the guns and the
force OF the explosive shells fired
IRON them have also been largely in
creased
rarity as a result of these improve.
ments in artillery, is has been neees.
sary to develop better methods of pro.
lection. The protection of troops con
slsts Of digging stronger field EN-.
trenchments than have been neces-
sary in previous wars. Here we have
the main reason for the so.called
trench warfare" which during the
last three years has largely taken the
pace or former methods OF moving
armies about freely until they came
INTO conflict with each other. Dig.
glhB trenches and throwing nm
preastworks for protection against the
enemy fire IS, of course, not a new
'hlns in warfare. 1t is being done i'm
Europe, however, on a much bigger
scale than ever before. A commit
Gated network Of trenches now pro.
tects the men on both sides. The
spade mas become one Of the soldiers
best weapons Of defense.
IN seeking protection against heavy
arlillery lire very interesting de-
Velopnent has taken place. This is
me use OF various devices for con.
ceallhg Held guns and troops from the
view OF enemy arplanes. Some.
llmeS trees are brought up and plant.
ed near the object to be hidden
Sometimes the gun or other object
mas an awning spread over II which
IS painted to look from above like
grass or earth For the same reason
tents may be painted in greens and
yellows.
The chief Improvement in methods
OF defending entrenched troops is the
increased use of machine guns. Ma.
chine guns must be put out of opera.
ton by artillery fire of by rifle fire
directed against the glnners before
lntahry can advance directly against
them. There has been also a great
increase during the present war IN
the use of barbed wire in front of the
trencneS as a means of defense
similar devices have been used in
entrenched positions for many years,
put never on 50 large scale Through
their use 1t is now known to be possi
bic to defend the front line positions
with smaller bodies of men than were
considered necessary during earlier
years OF the war, thus considerably
reducing the strain on the individual
soldier.
Development Of Airpanes
The chief new instrument Of wa.
iare developed during the present war
Is the airplane. AS previously ex.
Planned, 1t Is used for scouting. d.
featiug gunfire, and dropping bombs
me scouting machine is usually
equipped with a large camera which
taxes "a series of pictures When
j Ir..a .I..A.a
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06
Correspondence
FORD.
Ford, Utah. April A 1917

Ford, Utah, April A, 1917.
The Ford Improvement Club held
Its regular meeting which was large.
~ attended, as usual, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Fee.
After a very interesting business
session, very entertaining program
consisting of music and a game on.
titled, "Artful Gallery" was given
Mr.. Joseph A. Asbury and Mr. Chas
Jobert captured both prizes.
A merry social hour was enioyed
after which lively Box Social was
given. The boxes were bid on and
sold to the highest bidder, causing
much fun. To add to the pleasure,
Mr.. E. Dastalek played number of
selections on his accordion, which was
enjoyed greatly by all. 1t is a rare
treat to hear the accordion played by
a professional.
Word was received from Mr.. A. II.
Kendall Of Pasadena, former resi-
dent Of Ford that he is interested in
the club and asks that the Federal
Farm Act be discussed, for the bene-
fit Of the ranchers.
He is also taking much interest in
our Sunday School as we are alive
and growing, and il you wish to hear
good lesson, excellent music and
receive royal welcome, attend our
Sunday School, Sunday, at $3.50 p. m.
Service: Anthem, J. H. Johnson;
Duet, Messrs. George Callord and Jos.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06
BERYL.

Beryl, Utah, April 4, 1917.
This beautiful day, Wednesday,
makes us feel as though Easter is not
far off. We wish to call attention and
extend most cordial invitation to
our Sunday School and Church servi-
ces on Easter Sunday at Beryl The
Chapel at Beryl is known as the Arm
strong Chapel, taking its name from
the donor of the organ and building,
Mr.. Armstrong of Pasadena. Mr..
Armstrong is the teacher of the Sun
day School class of Pasadena which
so generously sent us the materials
for constructing the Chapel.
Our Sunday School was organized
last Sunday, with an attendance Of
seventeen. 1t SENS that many did
not know Of the meeting, so we trust
that there will be larger attendance
next Sunday for all have been mott
fed. Mrs. d. l.. De Amman was
elected Sunday School Superintendent
and in her we certainly have capa-
BILE and efficient leader. Miss Althea
Smell was appointed Secretary-Treas-
urer and Mrs. j. M. Sweeney, organ
list, and musical director with Mrs. /.
Alcorn.
The Sunday School will be held at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, followed
by the short services, when Rev. G.
NJ. Beeler will preach for us. Special
music will be rendered by Miss Leila
Bunyea and Mrs. Sweeney. Come and
bring a friend with you.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J, Wilson held an
informal reception at the Double II
Ranch last Sunday afternoon from 3
to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Wilson has just re-
turned from five months visit with
her mother and sister in Laurens,
Iowa. We are very glad TO welcome
Mrs. Wilson was Miss Vera Hawfey
All who attended the receution Sun
day report most enjoyable time
Mrs. Wilson was Miss Vena Hawley
before her marriage.
Mrs. Owen Clickenger and little
son James arrived last evening from q
two months sojorn at the home Of
her parents in Oxnard, California
Mrs. Clickenger reports delightful
visit but she was glad TO return Il
is needless to say that Mr.. Chicken
ger was more than glad to have them
home again.
Mrs. VIM. c. Jenkins has returned
from her visit Of six weeks to the
Sunny Southland
Mr., A. G. Johnson, postmaster at
Sahara was in Beryl Wednesday on
business.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

Asbury. Great care has been exer-
ted in the preparation Of the Easter
programme which will include a solo
by Mrs. II. f. Rimmel, recitation by
Mrs. G. Couch entitled "Resurrec-
tion," song by Stella Landing en-
titled Easter Day." recitation by
Donald Asbury, song by Harry
Landing, "Sweeter than Lilly" reci-
tatioE by Mrs. Charles Jobert,
Awake, Awake" a duet by Mrs. L.
L. Breard and Miss Agnes Rumpus,
the title being "Joy Dispels Our Sor-
row." Mandolin Accompaniment, a
recitation by Elmer Landing, "Oncc
Again." a duet by Messrs. H. E. Rim
mel and George Callord entitled Cup
From the Grave He Rose" a recita-
ton by Mrs. H. Landing, "Merry
Bells" solo by Mr.. Joe. A. Asbury,
a reciaion by Raymond Myers.
There will be Easter eggs for the
children.
The Helping Hand Adult Bible
Class Of the Sunday School held their
Monthly Meeting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe. Asbury, March 25th,
Letters telling of the efforts of other
Sunday Schools led to the establish
ment Of contest for new members.
Two leaders being appointed, the con-
test will close the last of July. The
losing side to banquet or give pic.
mic to the winners.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Bumpus enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. c. Couch at din
ner on Sunday, April 1st. The Aut-
umn Shades were in evidence all
through the house and Mrs. Bumpus
proved herself charming hostess
tess.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06
.PAROWAN.

Parowan, Utah, April 5, 1917.
Monday and Tuesday were desig-
mated as cleanup" days, but owing
to a snow storm Monday night work
was suspended until Wednesday; and
today Parowan is neat, clean looking
city. On Monday the school children
cleaned the school and tabernacle
grounds, the city councilmen had the
bitches cleaned out and on Wednes-
day business was suspended and men,
women and children united in cleaning
the streets and now we are very proud
of our little city. Wednesday evening
the high school gave a grand ball
which was well attended.
y
George Harwood and VIM J. Low
der left for Pine Valley Thursday
morning to do some work for Mitchell
Brothers.
Bishop II. J.. Mortensen, VIM. H.
Lyman, II. l.. Adams, Mrs. j. c. Ad-
ans and Miss leila Rose are among
the conference visitors at Salt Lake
this week. Miss Rose will 90 on to
Bluff City for a few months visit
with Mrs. Pearl Decker.
4
David A. Matheson, Jr., has begun
work on new butcher shop just
across the street from the drug store.
Hugh Matheson has the contract for
the building which will soon be ready
for occupancy.
James w. Barton of Paragonah
made business trip to Parowan last
Monday. He says Paragonah will
surely build a roller mill in the near
future, as articles of incorporation
have been passed upon and they ex-
pect to incorporate for 100000.
n y y
Mrs. NJ A. Orion of st. George
spent Monday in Parowan arranging
for new management for her hotel
here. Mrs. Bruhn, who is now in
charge, leaves for Cedar City April
Goth and Mr. and Mrs. Croker of
Buckhorn will probably take Mrs. Or
toms hotel over for year.
Mrs. Laura Clark left a few days
ago for Colorado where she will visit
with son and daughter who are liv-
ing there.
William p. Barton of Paragonah
made a flying trip to Parowan Wed
nesday morning to attend to little
business. He left for Salt Lake the
same afternoon, where he will spend
about ten days.
William Pritchard returned from
St. George on Tuesday, bringing with
him his daughter Coda, who will Wis
it here for few days.
Mr.. James Benson, manager of the
Equitable Coop, has lately purchased
a new Ford car.
Herbert White of Summit was in
town Tuesday.
j. Alvin Davenport has disposed Of
his market. William Bettridge is the
purchaser.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldschmidt
were New Castle visitors last week
Mr.. II. f. Rimmel came down from
the mountains Saturday and returned
Monday.
Mr.. Frank Wright made business
trip to Pinto Canyon, Tuesday.
We were very glad TO welcome Mrs.
L. l.. Breard and daughters Ruth,
Naomi, and Miriam back to Ford, af-
ter spending the Winter in Los An
geles, California.
Sunday School, as usual every Sun
day at 2:30 p m. Mr.. Joe. A. AS
bury, Assistant Superintendent. Ev-
erybody welcome.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

of those nasty shvery, shakey, sit by
We fire kind. If the weather man is
pulling this Off for a joke it seems to
me it has gone about far enough
y
Saturday, March 81, notwithstand-
ing the blanket of snow on the ground
we assembled at the school house and
put up the flag pole, plowed the
ground, put up two gym bars and the
poles for two swings, tho the latter
are not completed yet. While the
men were doing the heavy work the
ladies were washing the windows and
getting rousing good dinner. We
ate dinner at the school house and af-
ter all the tasks were finished we
danced. All this is only the begin
ming, as we expect to donate deal Of
time during the summer, if we ever
have any summer, to beautify the
school grounds.
Mr., Hal. Griffin made flying trip
to Lund this week.
Mr. Dave Leigh Mr.. Hoxie, Mr..
and Mrs. Prey, drove down to Sahara
i'm Dawes auto Sunday afternoon.
Mr. doc" Hoxie had his tonsils OPP
Grated on this week.
Mrs Anderson and mother are ex-
pected this week. The Anderson home
is now complete and ready for their
arrival.
Mr. Howlands illness will interfere
seriously with our Easter program,
as he is the leader in the Sahara male
quartet. Yes, we have male quar-
tet and a really good one at that, COM
posed Of the following gentlemen:
Mr. Foster Rowland, Guy Johnson,
Hal Griffin and George Griffin.
We regret to announce that the
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

Mr. Guy Cadwalla5er and
Miss Jessie have returrod % hcf
hmocstead. They made che trio flen
their parenta home IN Hiebland. Cali
fornia in four days, and enjoved ev
cry minute of the journey unfit thev
struck the road from Cedar to Bcryl
then their machine baked several
times.
Mrs. N. S. Wiltsie and little grand
son Raymond, returned 60 Salt Lake
about a week ago. We are sorry to
have them leave us.
y
The rabbit drives Of the community
arc being held frequently at Yale and
Beryl. 1t is too late in the season TO
meet with much success. but we are
learning by experience aud findinu
out our mistakes so that wO can RENE
dy the evils and be ready for sweep
ing victory this coming fall and win
ter The next drive will be at Beryl
Saturday, April 9TH. We have asked
Sahara and Yale to join as and we
hope to have a large crowd. The Ia.
dies will serve sandwiches and coffee
SO you'd better come.
The business meeting Of the =. Y.
II. Club will be held Saturday night.
April 18th, at the Yale School House.
Come and take part in the activities
Of the club.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06
SAHARA.

Sahara, Utah, April 8, 1917.
| am sorry to report Foss Rowland
down with rheumatism again. The
relief experienced by him at the Mu-
rietta Hot Springs Seems to have been
only temporary. Vie is at the home
Of Mr.. Frank Hedrick.
March S0th it showed. April 1st it
showed some more, While the north
east wind she blew q hurricane. One
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

s. A. Halterman and John Morton
sen left for Salt Lake City Wodue
day afternoon They will bring bas k
with them big Republic truck, which
Mr. Mortonson is bringing ard IN
tends using to haul freight from the
rail road. This is an improvement
over present methods which will bc
greatly appreciated by the merchant
here.
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PARAGONAH.
Paragonah, Utah, April 5, 1917.
Sixth Grade School Letter.

Sixth Grade School Letter.
Paragonah, Utah, April 4, 1917.
"Mr. and Mrs Joseph M. Robinson
are rejoicing over the arrival of fine
baby girl, born this morning.
"Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robb, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Robinson, S. T. Topham.
w. p. Barton and f. NJ. Owens left
this morning to attend the April CON
ference at Salt Lake City.
"ORIGINAL JOKES"
"a gentleman stopped at a house
to get a drink of water. When he
drank the water he said:
&c We are having beautiful weather
aren't we?'
LADY, thinking he was speaking
of the water) yes, it is piped from a
spring up in the mountains
During the recent measles epidem-
ic, one sixth grade student was &C
costed by a class-mate with, How do
you feel today?' oh. / feel lumpy
all over was the startling reply.
zone day a lady wanted her little
girl to get her some chips. She told
her that she would give her nickle
when her ship came in In a few
days the little girl asked her mother
when her ocean was coming in.
"Marauders broke into the Poo
pies Union Store last night, but it
is impossible to tell at this time just
what merchandise was taken. 1t is
believed to be the work of boys look
ing for eatables.
"Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Stott of Mca-
dow arrived last week for visit with
Mrs. Stott's parents and other rela-
tives, bringing with them their four
year old son, who has suffered for a
great many months from the effects
of swallowing a gentleman's scarf
pin. An operation was performed last
fall at Salt Lake hospital, the pin
removed; but the child never regained
his health and finally passed away at
this place last Tuesday The parents
removed the remains to Meadow for
burial.
"Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Williamson, Mr.
f. Williamson, Misses Fife Robinson
and Eliza williamson left last Tues
day for Meadow to attend the funeral
services of little Owen Stott. A party
of them were taken over by Marion
Daley in his car"
INA TOPHAM Editor,
ALTHEA LUND Associate Ed.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

Mrs. Josephine Morris has gone 20
Newhouse to manage the restaurant
at the shearing plant. Miss Della
Clark will assist her.
4
w. F.. Thornton left for Gould q
few days ago to begin shearing sheen
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Continued on page ~
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-04-06

Mrs. VIM. c. Jenkins has returned
from her visit Of six weeks to the
Sunny Southland.