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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18
1000 Men Coming To
Stations In Florida


Washington, d. c., July 1S g.
Last night, after having visited the
War Department and other govern
ment bureaus with w. F. Coachman
and Telfair Stockton, of Jackson
Vile, Senator D. U. Fletcher most
emphatically declared that, in his
Judgment, there was no reason for
the people of Jacksonville to feel dis
ccuraged over the loss of the mill
tary camp, inasmuch as "the imme-
date future prmoises consequences,
as good as the camp"
Asked to explain what he meant
by this statement, Senator Fletcher
caid that they had visited General
Cocktails, manager of the emergency
fleet corporation, regarding making
Jacksonville a big assembling point
for ship material used for construc-
ton.
ION this proposition, we met with
50 mcuh success" Senator Fletcher
said. that Gen. Goethals prmoised to
get all the data which he could pro-
cure. l am not at liberty to go
further into the situation at his
time and, as matter of fact. ought
not to tell his much, but | feel that
the people of Jacksonville should, as
because So far as anything can be
certain, what is in store will be
equally as good as the camp would
have been.
With many ships under con
struction and with Jacksonville the
important assembling point, some
thing would be done, which would
be one Of the most important finan
cial steps can well imagine. cnn
not asy more at this time.
Asked further what they did whey
they saw Secretary Baker today
Senator Fletcher said again thai
plans would soon be evolved, whict
would be entirely satisfactory fo1
using the state camp grounds, bu
that, as in the matter of the shiJ
assembling plant, he could not g
into it at this time.
1000 Men for Florida
Other matters, he said, wer
satisfactorily arranged today where
by they would secure an order from
the authorities here to prepare quar-
tiers at Pensacola Immediately TO
900 men in the aviation camp. Fl
also made arrangements which will
permit 1000 men being sent to tn
naval station at Key West.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18
Woman Tells Story
OF Pershing's Voyage

Shipping Board Emergency Fleet
Corporation, has purchased the river
front and about 100 acres of land at
Port Wentworth, near Savannah, and
will build shipping plant there.
construction work to begin immedi-
ately.
The ships are to cost 100000
each and to have a capacity of $4,000
tons. The first must be delivered in
eight months and the others not lat
er than Is months from June l, 1917.
The first keel will be laid within 60
or 80 days, and the first vessel will
be delivered to the government with
in the specified time
These 20 ships will be apart of the
great fleet of steel and wooden yes
sells that he government proposes to
build to overcome the German sub
marine. Work on the shops, ways,
docks, slips, etc, is to be started at
once and rushed to completion as
rapidly as possible. Ways will be
built to accommodate 20 ships at a
time. The ships to be built will be
composite vessels, all steel except
for the hull and deck planking and
the cabin finish. They will be 2S4
feet over all, As feet beam and will
draw about 20 feet of water when
loaded They will each carry crew
of about 30 men in addition to a
crew for two guns which will be
mounted fore and aft.
Temporary wooden shops will be
erected at first in order to save time
but later it is proposed to erect per
manent steel frame buildings, and to
make the plant one of the largest and
most modern in the country for the
building of steel ships. 1t is planned
to make the plant a permanent indus
try at Savannah, which will mean EN-
ployment for upward of 5000 men.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States has undertaken to Sc
cure for the men engaged in the ship
| building indus,.y exemptions from
draft for military service, and Chair
man Denman, of the Shipping board
and General Goethals, general man
ager of the Emergency Fleet Corpor
alton, have expressed their hearty an
proval of the plan. 1t is also pro
posed that every person engaged il
this industry shall wear an insight;
or badge of some distinctive charac
ter which Will ndcate that he is dom
hs bit for his country This insie
MIA is now being prepared and will
be submitted to the official at Wash
ington for their approval next week
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18

Albany, N. Y, July IA story Of
the trip to England on the ship car
rying General Pershing and his staff
has been received here from Mrs.
Frederick Palmer, wife of the war
correspondent. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer
accompanied the American military
chief on his jaurney across.
During the eleven days and nights
of the trip the passengers virtually
lived in safety suits and were life
preservers, in fear of attack by Ger
man submarines. Life preservers
were placed on deck the second day
out and then, came the long hours
of waiting until the liner should
reach the danger zone, when the
dice shaking with death begins in
earnest" and Mrs Palmer phrased it..
Mrs. Palmer's account day by day
reads:
To-day is as gray and chill as yes
terday, with the addition of waves
of fog, which means the fog horn
gives blast every five minutes, cut
ting into the middle Of a sentence
most impolitely
To-day is Wednesday and it is
growing steady colder, the windows
covered with a light frost, and thin
fog hugs the water. AS there is no
heat anywhere most of the passengers
are shivering and all have on their
warmest clothes. The stewards have
been putting great piles of life pre-
servers at all the exits to the decks,
together with piles of heavy blankets,
al handy for a snatching in case OF
need, and equally handy, stand big
barrels of hard tack SO passengers
with special safety suits can cram
the rubber full. l filled our brandy
TASKS this morning and then went on
deck and watched the sailors stow
provisions in the life boats.
They consist of trimmed beef
hard tack. and water, not exactly Del
monico fare, but just as good if you
are hungry, and speaking of fare, the
table on board is the simplest kind oil
food, not a potato has been served
since starting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18
YOUNG DOCTORS
ARE BADLY NEEDED IN
MEDICAL FORCES

Jacksonville. July 1S.-That a
small army of doctors under 80 years
of age is needed for the medical lore
DC If the immense army of the UNI
ted States, and that such doctors are
not responding to the call to the COL
ors as they should, is the statement
of DR.. Joseph C. Bloodgood, chairman
of the committee on preparedness Oh
the Southern Medical Association
who is issuing call for volunteers
for his important branch of service.
Tn this connection DR.. Bloodgood
sends out the following:
"Men under So must bear the bur-
den of the medical work on the pat
tie fields. In general, older men can
not stand up under it. There are
some who could, of course, but not
the general run of the older men.
The work is too strenuous. And yet
the doctors under 35 are not coming
forward in anything like sufilclen
numbers. Most of those under that
age who have volunteered are from
the counties.
Il have a few figures that VIII
show more plainly than any words !
can use the insufficiency of the num-
Der of volunteers under IS years for
the Medical Reserve Corps-the as
tonishing insufficiency, as compared
with the number of volunteers over
So years. At this time 300 men
: have received commissions, and COM
/ missions are being issued for ac-
ceptance to 1900 other men, a total
of 1900 We really need 10000 doc
tors, may say, in passing. But OF
the 1900 mentioned, who have re-
ceived commissions or for whom COM
missions are being issued, only about
1850 are under 35 years, according
to my information.
1.-The mere statement of that is
enough to demonstrate conclusively
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18
Bee Brand Insect PAL

that the doctors under IS yesn
sadly behind in volunteering
when | add that there are abm
600 doctors under 50 years Of Al
the country, he dearth Of yolu,I
among them will appear even \
plainly. Compare that $4,000
1850 under IS years who have VI
teered."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-07-18
SOUTH TO HAVE LARGE
SHlP-MAklNG PLANT
Permanent Works on Large Scale to
Be Built at Savannah, Ga.

Savannah, Ca, July 1S.-A New
York company of shipbuilders, which
has been awarded contracts for 20
steel ships by the United States
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
News OF the Co. ID.
Boys at Camp Grant
By Stanley n. Morse

Whenever Co. d is mentioned in
these letters readers will understand
that it signifies the company in
which the Pierce and st. Croix county
bows are registered and refers to Co.
D of the 341st Infantry only.
The big event of the past week at
Camp Grant was the visit of Ted
dy'' Roosevelt on Wednesday. Be-
fore his arrival the entire canton
ment was marched out and, in real
good order for new recruits, lined
up, batillion after batillion, 10000
strong, facing the rostrum. AS
Teddy and his party approached all
cheered and waved hats. The
Colonel was introduced by Major
General Barry and then gave brief
address, chiefly featured by sarcas-
tic remarks regarding pacifists and
conscientious DIRECTORS" and also
paid very fine tribute to the boys
While the Colonel was on a tour of
Observation-Disclosures the Camp the
soldiers marched to the depot and
gave him mighty cheer as he left
on the special train for Racine.
Co. D is putting in hard ticks at
drill and study these days. "And
study" should be underscored, for
school days" had nothing on this
for lesson assignments. It's a case
Of cram" every day, learning from
the manual the correct commands
and explanations of all drill forms,
besides the various signal codes
arm signals, flag signals, the semi
phore, etc., etc. There is also thor
ough instruction regarding the rifle
which requires learning the name of
every part, it's use, adjustment and
care.
The acting corporals of Co. D are
doing very creditable work. Dop-
kins' squad was picked from the
company to drill. before the Colonel
Friday and Clyde also received high
rating at the company's mon com"
school examination last week.
The first regimental guard for the
341st was picked from Co. D Satur-
day, 28 of the boys doing sentinel
duty for "a hours, 2 hours on and 4
off. Sergeant Kurtz was in charge,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04

with Nels Grendahl, Bob WATSON
Clark Brown as corporals, and Ralph
Peterson, Christensen, and Wells as
orderlies.
Musical contraptions of all kinds
are showing up at the barracks now
a-days, the Co.'s harmony talent
sending home for their instruments.
Harvey Smith has his. tuba and
Barber" Thoner has been enter
tanning with his violin the past
week. Captain Peefer has present.
ed the company with Victrola and
a good assortment Of records. 1t is
constantly in use when the boys are
off duty.
There are hundreds of visitors in
camp at all times but Sunday is the
big day. Special trains bring thous-
ands from Chi" and other points,
but the greater number motor here.
Commencing at 6 a. m. there is a
steady stream of cars on all roads
leading into camp, and as the day
progresses the machines come thick
er, continuing until late at night.
Thousands of soldiers go into Rock
ford to the shows on that day and
there are therefore capacity loads in
every machine going and coming.
From the number of jitneys,
buses, and trucks pressed
into service it would seem
that every car in Rockford
was doing Camp Grant to Rockford
livery service, but even then there
are not a third enough for the
transportation demanded.
On Sunday Wisconsin number
plates were very prominent among
the autos present. 1t is not far
from the state line and most of the
roads are excellent. 1t is just fine
trip down from Madison and there
was an especially large number of
visitors at the Dane county bar
racks.
Co. D is, to move into new quar-
ters this week, SO it is rumored.
But the address will remain the
same and relatives and friends
should keep in mind that the letters
from home are the most pleasant
feature of camp life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04

In 1914 Mr.. Ames returned to Riv-
er Falls. becoming, at that time,
superintendent of the Training
School Department. He held this
position until his recent appoint
ment TO the Presidency. In this la
ter period he was closely associated
with President Crabtree, and no one
knew more intimately than he, the
affairs of the school. Thus we see
that Mr.. Ames has had, not merely
ideal preparation for the presidency
of normal school, but special
preparation for the headship of this
particular school.
Few presidents of our state insti-
tutions equal Mr.. Ames in scholar
ship. He has been an industrious
student and clear thinker. He is
joint author with his brother, Prof.
M. H. Ames, of the Stevens Point
Normal School, of a History OF
the United States for the Common
Schools" This work is now in the
hands of the publisher. He is edit
or.in-chief of the History of Edu-
cation in Wisconsin, now in prep
aration under the auspices of the
Wisconsin Teachers Association.
Mr.. Ames' promotion has been
we'll merited and his opportunities
for service are unusual. He is a
man Of great personal worth and
possessed of those qualities that
win for him the admiration of his
fellow workers. He has scholar.
ship, and, better than that, he has
force-of character and large ability
HIS temperament is ideal. for ad-
administrative work. He gives due
attention to details but does not ex-
pend his energies in needless worry
over little things. He is exacting
ouI at Inc same time he is generous
minded and charitable. He is for
tunate in his home life and no small
portion of that good fortune is shar-
ed by the people of this community
VINO know, and appreciate truly,
Mrs. Ames' wholesome influence.
SO here's to our new President
may his service in our midst be
long and honorable and the fine
showing of the present school year
be happy augury of further vigor-
Gus growth for the institution over
which he presides.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
Normal Wins
Opening Game

The River Falls Normal football
team, Wisconsin state champions last
year, opened it's season Saturday by
defeating Eau Claire high school in
one of the best preliminary games
ever seen on Normal field.
The visitors presented husky line
up that proved shifty and fast, and
they gave the Normalites just exactly
what they needed-a good, hard rub
for the game. Eau Claire had de-
veloped the forward pass to sur
prising degree for a high school team
and put up about the classiest exhibi-
ton of football ever seen here in an
early contest. The Normal eleven,
with several new men in the lineup
and with but few days actual work
out in preparation for the game, was
swept off it's feet at the start. Cap
tain Finn and his mates were hardly
prepared for the shifty and varied at
tacks of the visitors, who worked the
pass to advantage right off the reel
and scored after ten minutes of play
in the first quarter by well directed
toss across the goal line. Goal was
missed.
Realizing that they were up against
a tough proposition the followers of
Coach Hayward steadied down and
took the offensive. Eau Claire kicked
off and Normal returned ten yards.
Several smashing gains through the
line and a fifteen yard penalty
brought the ball to the Eau Claire's
ten yard line. The whistle blew for
the end of the first quarter.
Normal fought hard to put it over
at the start Of the second quarter. A
bad tumble was recovered by Allard
on the one yard line and on third
down Vezina failed by inches to count.
Eau Claire kicked out of danger, but
Normal was fighting now and line
plunges by Peterson, Wigen and We
zina advanced the pigskin to the one
yard line where Vanderbilt carried it
over. The put out was wide and
there was no try for goal. The whistle
blew for the end of the first half
Score to 6.
The second half opened with Eau
Claire kicking off. Normal was held
for downs. On the first try an Eau
Claire runner broke through the line
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
SUCCESSFUL CON-
VENTTON HELD HERE

The 31st annual convention of the
Northwestern Christian Union,
which was held in the Congregation
al church last Friday, Saturday and
Sunday was an inspiration to all who
attended. There were 81 registered
delegates, the largest delegation
coming from Hudson. Mr.. New
holm of Hudson was elected presi-
dent for the coming year.
The state field secretary, Rev. Ed
gar T. Farrill, is as energetic and
enthusiastic over Christian Endeav-
or work as when he first visited Riv-
er Falls, and the young people were
always glad to hear from him,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
River Falls HonOfs
National Army Boys

The people of River Falls again
showed their patriotic spirit on
Wednesday afternoon by gathering
en- masse at the depot in order to
give Pierce county's third contin-
gent of drafted m e n enroute to
Camp Grant, fitting reception and
farewell demonstration,
Stores were closed, schools were
let out and business was at stand
still at 2:30 in order that all might
attend the reception.
The train arrived amid c h S
from. the big crowd and music by
the Normal Band. The soldier boys
were escorted to a specially con-
structed stand on the east slope. op-
posite the depot, where the Grand
Army men stood at attention.
Prof. R. A. Karges delivered a
short address in which he extended
to the soldier boys the best wishes
of the people of this city. A quar-
tette rendered a patriotic song and
the entire crowd joined in singing
the popular song, while We are
Canning the KAISER" arranged to
the tune of Marching Through
Georgia.
Amid words of farewell and hearty
handclasps the boys departed while
the band burst forth in that stirring
march con Wisconsin" Pie e
county's latest contingent of soldiers
have gone to do their duty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
Continued on page 8

navy blue serge embroidered dress.
Miss Lord-Plum-colo broadcloth
suit. tan coat dress and toque velour
coat with wide bands of fur trimming.
Laura Johnson-Beet root silver
toned suit, Peter Thompson dress, and
tan trench coat.
Irene Stewart-Net dress with nile
green trimming, and Peter Thomp-
son dress, burgundy velour coat, and
brown velvet coat.
Helen Nelson-Maize taSetta dress,
Copenhagen tafetta trimming, navy
blue cheviot coat.
Three little girls-Helen Stewart,
Lorraine Nelson, Vivian Elliott
Modelled coats and dresses especially
well.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
Reception For De-
parting Physicians

The farewell reception given in hon
or of DR.. C. A. Dawson and DR.. A. E..
Gendron, two of our local physicians,
who have responded to the. call of
their country, is proof that the people
Of River Falls are proud Of these men
and also that they can arrange a
demonstration in hurry and do it
right.
1t was fully ten o'clock Sunday
morning before it became known that
the above named physicians had re-
ceived word to report at once to their
respective camps. Within the hour
plans were being carried out for an
open air reception in the evening and
every detail of as fine a program as
one could wish to hear, was carried
out to the letter.
At 7:3O mighty gathering of cit
zens took place and the block on Elm
street, between the City hotel and
Main street was crowded with friends
eager to do honor to the two local
men who were going to do their "bit"
for the boys in the training camps.
Men who had broken home ties and
given up good practice in order to
serve their country in the time of
need. All honor to them.
Prof Eller's Normal school band
rendered several selections, after
which President Ames Of the Normal
school introduced Prof. Davidson, the
man, whose rousing speech thrilled
all who heard it the day our second
consignment of drafted men left for
camp. Prof. Davidson spoke in most
commendabIe terms of the two loyal,
noble men who were to leave US i'm
the service Of our country. He paid
glowing tribute to them, which is sec
onded by every loyal citizen.
Pres. Ames called upon DR.. Dawson
and DR.. Gendron for remarks and both
their appreciation for the
reception. Said DR.. Dawson: 81 had
no idea that I had so many friends
until the last few days. I know you
will take care Of my wife and babies
if anything happens to me-"
DR.. Gendron stated that he hoped
that the war would soon be over so
that he might return to River Falls.
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Continued on page s

"But," said the doctor, 81 am going to
do my share as long as I am needed.
| am not going for money nor for
glory; / am going to do what I can
to look after the boys" Both DR..
Gendron and' DR.. Dawson were fire.
quently interrupted by cheers from
the immense crowd.
A male quartet, consisting Of Prof.
Wright, Prof. Welles, Rev. Mr.. Bird
and Walter Chapman, redered two
patriotic numbers.
The reception concluded with the
singing of America by the entire audi
ence, which was led by the band. On
either side of the decorated automo-
bile, in which sat the guests of honor,
were C. G. Knowles and Ed. Pratt,
both Grand Army men, who waved
the grand old flag during the song.
Itswas an occasion that will long be
remembered by all present.
DR.. Dawson left Immediately for
Hudson, accompanied by a number of
friends. He took the nine o'clock train
for Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, which is
situated on the historic battlefield of
Chicamauga.
DR.. Gendron left Monday noon, via.
Prescott, for st. Paul, being accom-
panied to the former place by num-
Der of friends. He departed in the
evening for Fort Benjamin Harrison,
near Indianapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-10-04
INVADE ST. PAUL

Frank Finn and DR.. Gallup u n
doubleday made 'em sit up and take
notice while in st. Paul attending
the Roosevelt Day doings last Fri
day. On the back of their automo-
bile was a sign on which was set
forth in large letters the following:
We're from Wisconsin, but to HI
with La Follotte. And there are alot
of people In the Badger state who
agree with them.