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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
He Is Now 68 Years Young

What Mr.. william Robertson. n retired
r. g. o. engineer from Bell:ure Ohio has
to say for the treatment received from
the ELECTROMAGNETIC DOCTORS OF
li.7 Market Street. Wheeling. W. Va.
(Srcond floor):
| am GS years old and have felt the
weight Of my lhree-Score and almost ten
years very heavy As with my advanc.
ing Years I contracted Il complication Of
troubles. including Catarrh. Asthma.
Bronchitis and an impairment OF my
hearing in both ears. | also had Piles;
Consultation and Indigestion. l would
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
TIME TO TREAT.

"Th" nm. - treat diS"Hs" is IN II:
earlier Stagcs--th.. earlier III" better
When disease Develops IN an advanced
stage the treatments must hr NOR" ire
uucnl, NOR" drawn ont. NOR" expensive
Treat now h"iur" yuu ar" inrnrabl"-
treatment costs nui litIlc-CharGrs are
So reasonable that anyone can afford Il
seek assistance of TIL" Elrriru-Ncdica
doctors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Jackson Is Fined.

Sam Jackson, r"lurrd. %ho resides
to-, w""n tho rai!r"nd and tho National
pike. in Elm Grove. was fined s. AMI
costs each on tw" charges. using Hhi-
sivc language and profanity! last night
ut hearing before SOUR" Charles So
bort Jackson was arrested N"St"rdh :
by Special Officer t.. q. Nrrmill"m. j
is claimed that Jackson has ncIalral
tho habit of Incoming drunk on sun
days and then qnacrclinE with his neigh
bors. with tn" result that liz has mad"
himself som" what obnoxious "a til.
ncighborhood. He was given a sever
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

bloat up distressinEly after my meals.
Nothing tasted good to me, and I was
so worried | could not rest. rapidly los
ing flesh and was entirely discouraged.
!. like everyone else. took every rem
edy suggested, and consulted mum Der
OF the best physicians, who told me that
my age was against me and they could
only relieve the symptoms.
At last. in desperation. l called on The
Electro Medical Doctors. 1927 Market
Street. Wheeling. W. Va. and placed my
case In their hands. agreeing to undergo
few weeks Of treatment without inter
rupiion. I began to improve rapidly
after the first week. and now ] am al
most we'll. and can frankly state that
am 6S years YOUNG in place OF SIS years
old am selt-supporting, making
good living. and never lose day from
my occupation.
/ cannot speak TOO highly Of the treat
rncnt | received from the ElCctro-Med.
ical Doctors. and sincerely commend
their method to all sufferers like myself.
WILLIAM ROBERTSON.
Bellaire. Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
DON'T SUFFER ANY LONGER
WITH CATARRH

Il You Arc Afflicted with This Truly
LoathBome Disease, You Owe It TO
Yourself, Your Family. Your Friends,
Your NeishN"rs--To Crash The Oppor-
tuntty Of Consulting the Electro-Med-
cal Doctors, Whose Ozone Tre1tment
Has Been Successful III Hundreds OF
. Cases.
Catarrh anywhcre IN the head or
throat or ears is right next ~ the brain.
The catarrh germ grows fast, -oes an
enormous am ouni OF daUlae.' ~ i.S bur
rowing into the l.ouc and t!esh and -
difficult to destroy. There are thou
sands Of little nerves that run from ali
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Mr.. Stanley ObegenSki
Testimony Of Mr. Stanley obegensd'
hcMecaen, W. Va.

Previous 10 Jure 30. 1917. for some
time had great trouble with my Stom'
ach. Nothing tasted right: had great
pain and constant gripping III my
bowels and could not sleep. ] was con-
stipated and would bloat up after eat
ing anything. | fnaIlT became too weak
Ia do my work in the mines. TOOK
every medicine the physicians and my
friends could think Of but no relief
came to me-. ! was entirely Knocked out
Then went In Wheeling tn 81" Inc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Little Girls Recovering.

Til" two iijIl' girls. Misses Mildred
and Helen Arnold. who w"r" injured III
rho explosion which occurred near fh"lF
home in EdginEI"u laur about i week
ago. are now on the road |" recovery.
according L. n !rIOrl given hA r''ihtiN'S.
They wrrr hardly burned an AL exposed
portions "f rhcj- h"Ii''~ ami suffered Il
great deal. pr. l.. *. Graf: r"nd"r"i
medical ala.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Frank Had Costs to Pay.

Eugrnc Frank. who had Edward Hmm
iltuu nrrcSt"d on ihr charge Of enter
ing Il hpUS" which both men claimed -
hay" r"rf"d Was forced t" pay IN" cos
Of III" cas-" when II cam" I" irHI 'aSi
night hrrur, Ssur" Charles Srih"ri.
Frank claimed be rented the house
Sum.lirn" ago. and wh'u h" went I"
r,ov, into il. fu,;uL it "ccHpi"d 10y Ham
!Ituu VIII" proved that Il" had rented
!, III the meantime.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Tenor Singer at stone Church

Elmer IIoclGcl. tenor singer. was a'-
com pauyinS III" Stone Church chorus
last night. lie is one Of tn" greatest
tenor singers III this vicinity. Nor"
will be heard Of Mr. lloclzcl in IN"
future for this * his first appearance"
in the PIX" District. He will help or
canizc Il comrl"tc chorus n the St"n"
Church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

Electro Medical Dur'Ors WIN. wa:
told treated bad stomach IrOubles sc
successfully. After two weeks treatment
by their method ! VAS abb" TO eat an
sleep we'll and now ! Am back nj "orH
feeling excellent.
hope every one who may h" suffer
ing like ME will go and see these Doc
tors.
STANLEY OBEGENSE1.
.HcAcchcn W. Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Wellinp OhSenuieS.

i;ny Yelling. Jr.. died. 1T III. nom" OF
his Parents. Linton'S addition. Elm
ifuv. "f typhoid fever. Sunday at l0:3o
=. M. at the AZ: nj years Funeral
Wednesday III zoo 2. m. Rev. w. +.
t'rcll will ufiiciat"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Red Cross Yarn Here

The Red Cross Of Elm Grow" has re-
ceived a shipment of yarn which has
held NJ IN. work for som. time. Yarn
can b.. secured hy the workers ~ any
,ln,c now from Miss Eleanor Stein. who
can b.. located ~ Kruger street. uppo-
sit. Elm Grove school.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Old Tridel in New PORN.

O'.I T-ad"lr hia Will iw Sr"u in new
form in this weeks game. l'ractic" was
held Ii? last night and Coach Miller
thinks that tho Eod and l:iaCk warriors
are going to hc in perfect shape. Cam
cron game for this Saturday was culcd
of hy Cameron.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

ped n, Rudlrr's near oy. No danar"
was dom" Tn" horses hncam" fright
"ned ut an unknown object bur were
stopped before they ran :nto anything
nr damaged the wagon Ia ANY great cI-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

Of the church on Thursday evening ana
a llrs, aul liberal patronage Is ar'l'-
inni"I Tho Nurr'r$ n This chur"h nave
always proved Il success. and tins on"
Will b.. no exception.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Horses Ran OF.

Yesterday a:t"ri.""n At ""t"ck ~
Mt ~. t'h:mr.r; = ;,;,'r "t horses h'l"n|-
ing 10 Mr.. .J":-.S .: Elm 'ir""". '::"ain''
friSht,,i. Il and ran -. They w"r" stop
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Campaign at Vance Memorial.

Tho campaign between III" Reds ana
ElucS Of Vance. Memorial church sun
day school or WoudSdal" is proving an
mt. costing nlin.c.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

lecture. ami squire SrihCrt announced
that In is determined 10 pu. i stop lt
the practice.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
OZONE.

"Rrcathing medication which places
its healing. soothing EapoTs through the
head lungs and throat
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
Moose supper Thursday.

Woo" vup:"r Will h" held In tn"
Buckley N. f. church under shc auspices
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13

crs cannot Il" better than by consulting
thr Electro Medical Doctors 1T once.
Consultation confidential to all for the
ncH; AcYcM DAYS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
You Need Not Pay Cash

You may enjoy such furniture
as this by ne help OF our easy
payment plan. 4 small deposit is
sufficient TO assure its immediate
delivery. And you may finish the
payment the same as on any or
our furnitire-a little each week
or month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-13
A True Reproduction of
Queen Anne Period Design

broad, deeply cushioned seats
with all he luxury that marked
the first productions Of this peri
Cd design. The dainty curves
and wood panels in the cane. 100,
arouse admiration for This tasteful
suite.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Your Soldier Bow
And the Y.M.C.A.

Oregon and Idaho are asked to con
tribute 100000 of the $9,OO0.0O0
that is to he given by the people of
the nation for the work OF the Army
Y. M. c. A.
If possible, the entire amount will
he raised within two weeks In view
of the wonderful response in Oregon
and Idaho to the call for military en-
listments effort will he made to es-
tablish another record Of success for
the great Y. NJ. G A enterprises.
So impressed are Governor Witty.
combe of Oregon and Governor Alex
ander of Idaho with the merit Of the
movement that they are heading the
campaign, and it was by their proc
lamation that May was designated
as "Army Y. M. c. A, Day"-a day
set apart for the telling of what the
Young Mems Christian Association
has achieved in service since wcr
broke out in Europe and what it now
proposes for the welfare of the boys
under the Stars and Stripes. With
the money secured from the campaign
throughout the country 200 Y. NJ. c.
A. buildings, costing $4,000 each and
measuring 40 by 120 feet. will be
constructed and maintained with sec
retaries in attendance. "A building
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Seniors.

A busy week of social festivities is
ahead for the senior class of the high
school, and the first gun in the social
campaign was fired Saturday night
when the class held a theatre party
at the Vining theatre, followed by
the serving Of refreshments, games
and dancing at the o. Winter home.
The baccalaureate sermon was de-
livered by Rev. H. ]. Van Fossen at
the Methodist church Sunday even
ing, and brought a helpful message
to the class of young people who are
soon to graduate.
Monday and Tuesday Of this week
will be given over to examinations
and on Thursday the list of graduates
will be announced. A variety Of pic
MICS parties and other affairs ar
lined up for the next two weeks fol-
the seniors, eliminating in the com
mencement exercises on May "a ant
the alumni reception the following
evening.
The junior-senior reception this
year is to take the form of picnic
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Birthday Party.

Raymond Ruger, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Ruger of Hargadine street,
invited number of his young friends
to his home Saturday evening to help
him celebrate the fact that the 18th
day of May marked his 18th birthday
The double IS had no terrors for the
jolly party, who sped the happy hours
with music, dancing and various
games, winding up, of course, with
the usual abundance of good things
to eat. Those present were: Dor
othy Frulan Hazel Erickson, Mar
garet Campbell, Dorothy Howard,
Evelyn Bess, Gladys Hastings, NIL
dred Cnly, Thelma Herr, Marjorie
Payne Harriet Ruger, Walter O'Don-
oghue, Walter Herrin, Raymond Fin
neran, Lawrence Porter Raymond
McGee, Grant Selby, John Hodgson,
John Saunders, Louis Jennings, Ray
mond Ruger.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Social Circle Meets.

The Christian Social Circle held its
business meeting at Mrs. A. H..
Peachey's home on Lincoln street
Thursday afternoon. The meeting
was opened by the Lords prayer in
concert. Roll-call and minutes of the
previous meeting were read by the
secretary, after which were reports
from the calling and improvement
committees. A food sale was planned
for May IS, and Mesdames Della
Hale, ]. V Wright and G. o. Porter
were appointed as the sale commit
tee,
New officers were elected, or rath-
er the former officers were all re-
elected for the ensuing year as fol-
lows President, Mrs. o. w. Long;
vice-president, Mrs, ]. w. Haskins;
secretary, May Benedict; treasurer,
Mrs. Roy Hale.
Ladies present at the business
meeting aside from officers were:
Mesdames Della Hale, c. R. Calrk,
A. H Peachey, Allie Rhodes, G, c
McAllister, o. Booth, ] V. Wright,
G. o. Porter w. L. Mellinger, and
Misses Nell Peachey, Margaret Mel
linger, Carrie Bevington and Master
Thomas Booth
Splendid refreshments were served
at the close of the meeting.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
In the Social Realm

prayer, the Shepherd Psalms with
comments were read by the leader,
Mrs. Wright. "a Missionary Letter
From Argentina" was read and dis
cussed at this time. "The Church In
the Wilds," by Mrs. Della Hale. Ge-
ography of Argentina was given by
Mrs. George McAllister, followed by
an open discussion Of different
phases of the missionary work by all
the ladies present, each furnishing a
story or comment to help make the
program interesting.
The next meeting was planned to
be held at Mrs. Morrison's home on
Ashland street, the first Friday in
June.
After the roll call of members the
meeting closed with the missionary
benediction.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
School Rally.

A school rally was held at Soda
Springs school house on Friday for
the schools in the southeastern part
of the county The following schools
had part in the rally with their teach
ers: Green Springs Mountain. Soda
Springs, Lithia Springs, Cove district
Pilot Rock, Neil Creek and Siskiyou
The teachers present, aside from SUI
pervisor Peterson, were Bessie
Holmes, e. e. Pinkerton, Thelma
Throne Mel Larson, Pima Benedict,
Hazel Shaver and Mr. Broomfield.
The following program was rem
dered At 1920 the exercises be-
gan with a couple of songs by the
Soda Springs school. Then a written
spelling contest was given for grades
five to eight of all the seven schools
represented, and the Pilot Rock
school won the contest. A contest in
number work for the second. third
and fourth grades was given, and the
Soda Springs school won.
At noon a big basket dinner was
enjoyed by all present, with tables set
out under the trees.
In the afternoon a written arith-
metic contest was given for grades
five to eight, and the Green Springs
Mountain school won out. After the
contests a program was given. Sone
by Soda Springs school, Recitation
Vernon Hopkins, Pilot Rock school
Song, quartet from Green Springs
school. Song Soda Springs quartet
Talk by c. c. Cate of Medford. the
Jackson county pathologist Mr. Cate
spoke of the need Of farmers prepar-
ing to supply the demand for farm
products.
Following the program were races
such as Indian club race, nightshirt
high Jump, polo race and others
Prizes We're offered by merchants and
druggists of Ashland for hest contest
ants, and the teachers of the differ.
ent schools appreciate very much this
favor. The Pilot Rock school won
the highest number of points in the
contests for the day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Are the Mormons Moral?

Some astonishing ideas are set
forth in an article on the Mormons OF
Salt Lake City by Louis Sherwin in
the current issue of The Smart Set
Magazine. Mr.. Sherwin is a Gentle
and he vigorously defends the Saints
with all the ardor of convert. Not
only does he argue that they have
been grossly libeled by Gentle critics
he even maintains that they are far
more moral. truthful and thrifty than
any of the Gentiles. The article con-
tains some astonishing revelations
and is causing a great deal of gossip
and speculation.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Glass Party.

The Berean class of the Baptist
Sunday school had another Of their
delightful social sessions Friday even
ing, at the Baptist church. Half OF
the class, comprising Mesdames Car
son, Philpotts, Swanson, Thomason,
Ellis. Oslin. Wilson, Hinthorine and
Boyd, entertained the remainder of
the class, together with husbands AMI
few invited guests, as a return for
a similar occasion few weeks ago,
when the present ho3tesseN were the
guests,
In accordance with the spirit OF the
times, the abundant decorations and
the garb of the hostesses were all of
the patriotic order, with the flag pre-
dominating. Progressive games were
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

The 200 members marx has been
passed by the Ashland Red Cross.
New members since May 9 are: Miss
F, L. Chambers Miss Lulu Wilson,
Mrs. L. s. Brown, Mrs. c. H. Veghte,
Mrs. Susan Beach, w w. Caldwell,
Mrs. F Fl. Johnson, Mrs. B, B. Bay
liss, M. McCrath, Mrs. Howard Rose,
Mrs. Ada L Stannard, Miss Myrtle E.
Flury, Mrs. H. G. Enders Jr., Chas.
r Rose, Mrs. ]. H. Swaggart, Miss
Alice Finn. Miss Gretchen Kramer,
Emil Peil, p. r. Greer Mrs II. T.
Elmore Mrs. r. D Wagner, F. D.
Wagner, Miss Rose H. Thomas, H. T.
Elmore, Mrs. NJ. A. Barron, Frank
Dickey, V. N. Smith, w. G. Carr,
A. G. Nininger, L. G. Edwards, Otto
Klum J NJ Nisbet, II. 8. Harrison,
r, L. w. Coates, w. H. Parker, Geo.
w. Owen, S. A. Carleton, John II.
Mattern, Oscar D. Lowe, Carl H.
Loveland. R. r, Sayle, A. L. Strick-
land, R. u Gambler, ]. M. Wagner,
]. G. Walker and w. N. Wright.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

played, the winners receiving beans
for points. Later these beans were
used at a most cleverly planned auc-
tion, to purchase articles, successful
ly disguised as to name, shape and
size, causing a great deal of merri-
ment.
During the serving of the cake,
coffee and pineapple sherbet, the
boys band of the Baptist Sunday
school delighted those present by
their rendition of number of stir
ring patriotic airs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Entertain Orchestra.

Mr.. and Mrs Carl Loveland enter
tanned the members of the Loveland
orchestra and their ladies Friday
evening at the Loveland home on
Granite street Il transposed orches
ira furnished music CD for the even
ing. 500 was played and dainty re-
freshments were served. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jor-
dan. Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Enders, Mrs.
Ward Loveland, Miss Lucille Barber,
Andrew McGee and Lynn Mowat.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

and 1,104 men; eight aero squad
rons one new squadron to each two
new infantry divisions; eight balloon
companies, 10 field hospitals, 10 am
bulance companies, 20 field batteries,
telephone battalions, 16 pack COM
panies 6 ammunition trains and s
supply trains.
In preparation for the enormous
task of training this great army, the
existing regulars and the national
guard are being brought to full
strength. The regulars when all five
additional increments provided for in
the national defense act have been
added, will total 1928 officers and
29S, 900 men of all arms. Since April
nearly $4,000 recruits have been
obtained. bringing the army up to
nearly 100000.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Reter-FlOrey.

Raymond R. Reter of Hit, Cal,
and Miss Marguerite Florey of Eagle
Point were married by Rev. H, A,
Carnahan at the Presbyterian Manse
at s o'clock last Saturday evening.
The young couple will make their
home at Hit, where the groom has
a position.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Dances.

The high school set held a jolly
dancing party at Memorial hall Fri
day. Saturday evening another af-
fair of a like nature was enjoyed by
young folks, mostly from the sopho-
more class,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Added to Regulars.

Upon the presidents approval of
the army bill, the first increment will
be added to the regulars, Details Of
officers and designations of new
units already have been arranged.
AS soon as possible thereafter the re-
naming increments will be created,
existing regiments being divided and
expanded to form the new units
Already orders summoning officers
of the regular service for examina-
tion for advance in grade have been
prepared. Fifteen lieutenant colonels
of cavalry will become colonies; 27
cavalry majors will become lieuten-
ant colonels; 63 captains will become
majors, and all lieutenants will be-
come captains.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

Among contributions to the work
of the local Red Cross the Civic I'M
provement Club has donated the sub
stantial sum of $50 Hope Rebeka.
degree lodge, I. o. o. F., of this city
has voted lump sum of $40. The
Eastern Star, the Auxiliary and the
Shr'ners have volunteered a dollar
month contribution The Elks fur
nish room, furniture and heat, and
the city gives light and water free.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Missionary Meeting,

The Christian Womans Board ot
Missions met at Mrs. J. V. Wright's
home on Lincoln street on Friday
afternoon and held their monthly de-
votional meeting. After singing and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
d RedCrOSS
q Activities

The local headquarters in Els
Temple will be closed next Wednes-
day on account Of the Patriotic pa
rade at Medford.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

Messrs, H. L. Walther, Carpenter
and Carpenter and Miss Connor,
Medford Red Cross committee boost
ing for the Patriotic parade at Med
ford, were callers at the local Red
Cross headquarters the other day.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

Mrs. Dickey of the first aid class Of
the Red Cross wishes to announce
that the text books have arrived.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

Improvement work amounting to
$35,OO0 is to be done on six streets
of Astoria.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
w. G. T. U.

Regular meeting of the w. c. 7,
U. will be Tuesday at 2;SO p. m. IN
the library rest room.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14

Hood River-Carload of apples
sells for $2,200.79.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Plans for New
Army Made Known

The full strength of the first war
army organized under the selective
draft bill will be 1888 officers and
.52S.659 enlisted men, making up IS
war strength divisions complete n
every arm and supplemented by 16
regiments of heavy field artillery,
equipped with large calibre howitzers.
Virtually every detail has been
carefully worked out and the selec-
ton of the men will begin as soon as
the draft measure becomes law. Con-
ferees of the senate and the house
hope to agree upon undlsputed fea-
lures so as to send the bill to the
president for his signature early this
week.
Each infantry division will consist
of nine full regiments Of infantry,
three regiments of field artillery, one
regiment of cavalry, one regiment Of
engineers, one division hospital and
four camp infirmaries The total
strength of the sixteen will be Is, ,02e
officers and 1912 men
The two cavalry divisions corr
bined will have 1,214 officers and
32,062 fighting men, including
mounted engineers and horse artil-
lery units, and each will have also its
divisional hospital and camp infirm-
aries.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-14
Coast Artillery.

The proportion of Coast Artillery
troops to be provided out of the first
100000 will be 666 officers and 20
900 men, with requisite medical
troops.
Supplementing these tactical units
will be the 16 regiments of heavy
field artillery, strength 76S officers