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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
Cheer Up the Boys.

Now: is the time fol-: parents, whose
sons have gone to war, to be real VI
selfish and patriotic. BE cheerful, not
downhearted, and by all means do not
let a pessimistic note creep into your
correspondence. Write CHEEKY, Letters
to- the boys. They need the hopeful
word from home more than from all
other ~places.-Otonagon (Mich: } Her
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
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Every Inch an American

T. > X X X.
f. t. Every Inch an American.
"!As a. private citizen Col. Roosevelt
is doing. more for his country than. he
could possible: do were. he a, major
general in France. :: 1t must be admit
lied 1--WE have no other private citizen,
|or; public official for that matter, who
can so arouse the American people to
a sense of their duty in this war as
can Roosevelt. He is rendering the
greatest possible patriotic service, and
the big mass Of American citizens be-
|lieve in Teddy.-Winnebago City
i''s@: Xxx X X y: !:
:. ~: Proud Of His Father. 4 !: .
The Independent-Pres editor is
proud Of the fact that his father, Mr.:
Edward Kienitz, resident Of Siren,
Wis, stands among the foremost men
of this. age. for. true .Americanism.
The senior Nj. Kienitz was born in
Germany more: than ! seventy-eight
years ago: He came 10 America when
IA mere boy. to escape Prussian mill:
tarism and he; has never regretted
that this is his chosen country. Like
thousands of other Germanborn Amer
lean citizens, Mr.. Kienitz sympathizes
with the, common people Of Germany,
knowing from frst-hand information
that. they; have. no voice whatever, in
shaping the affairs Of their govern
[mer,t Cambridge Independent Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

See our " Mads-rite'' outing
So~sn---made from extra
heavy grade Of: outing. Full:
sic 'iz and length: Gowns: ii
white and light. colors, for
Ladies, Misses and Chill
dren. -. :'.'< $500 =;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

e. 1<":~a, !'. s--*I3F Y = 7s&sF.! II 81 q
will be:,fought to the end The peo-
pie: must realize this-;must take a
stand against disloyalty. of any sort.
Rapids Herald. 49,.
l..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
children and infants. '.';:' A
popular priced. sweater and
a sweater of UNIVERSAL: wear
ing qualities. 49,

You men are always. inter
ested in good -mackinaws.
Just let: us show you the val
ues We have in extra: heavy
quality mackinaws. Also a
line Of splendid values for
boys. g.. .:-4-: .:~ IL
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

= We feel sorry for (Nicholasi Roman;
off, at one time emperor Of all the
Rpssias," and his family; Accustomed
to the Injuries and freedom Of life,
we can imagine how hard it is for
those people 5tozbe cast: into a prison
in the heart of Siberia-the most
desplate country on earth: The sen
tence passed upon those. people is al
together too drastic While Nicholas
had his faults, He was far superior to
any car who preceded him. : He
liberated the political prisoners from
the quicksilver mines Of Siberia and is
"a liberal-hearted man: A protest
from ! e. us.: will, Of course, do no good
but the ruling power in, Russia is not
treating Nicholas and His family with
due consideration. >. -. 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
It Was 4 Mistake.

For a new Senator Frank. Kellogg
IS making = splendid record in: con
gress, but il is our opinion: he made
a mistake in. allowing his name to
come up for national committeeman;
1tIis important for the country that
the republican party 50 be victorious
sn{xt syear.andz toss this~e.ad .qaarrels=i in
the party should. be avoided at this
time Slayton Gazette ;. - vss, Z
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

A United States government four
percent bond is splendid Investment.
Inside of two or x:*three years*,these
bonds will command premium of
from ten to fifteen sper: eent:"+>;A few
years ago governments:2's were sold
at 102. It is the patriotic duty. of
everyone who can afford il TO invest
in the Liberty Loan, but leaving pa
triotism out Of the question q govern
ment four per cent bonds a safeyapdd
highly profitable investment. .: A four
per cent governments Is bond viii in the
course Of four yearstnet, the holder an
average Of siktperfceht :earh Year, !: !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

ANY Pokerist Win Explain This. :
=has been said that ambassadors
are the only Americans, who have Vat;
before kings and queens We know ii
some, ordinary fellows who have Sat
before them lots Of ttiness-:aini;d: had
them beaten Eau Claire (wis:J La
der; 49, g. .~ = 8:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

Our line of gloves is COM
plete in every size and staple
color. We have the wash.
kid, mocha lined and dressed
kid. Values $1.50 to, 81. so.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
Disloyal sneaks Should Be jailed.

:: Disloyal Sneaks Should Be Jailed.
There is in certain places an open
and brazen disrespect for the United
States and the war;. Moreover, there
is an insidious, sndhky disloyalty on
the part of certain elements in every
community. The traitor who brings.
himself into the open may be punished.
The traitor who is working his coun-
try's downfall in the dark is even more
dangerous. All loyal citizens mist
hunt him out, must expose him-to
the wrathof loyal Americans. The
present conflict is a death struggle. It.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18

d: Minnesota Turns the Trick: y.
WISCONSIN apparently writHes under
the stigma Of having placed = sesifiial4
torielA toga Oh Herr Won La Toilette,
but it remained for Minnesota, s q
|n4fghboring state, to take step
which, while it may not achieve it's
purpose; will. at: least give the: mem
bers Of / the senate something to~think
about;Iands perhaps bring about action
that. will put q gag over the seditious
mouth Of the Badger state senator.
Marquette (Mich.) Journal: ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
OPINIONS OF: EDlTO RSes.

s:s:a<:e Mighty Poor Ratiops. & ..xs.::
SGhauneey Depew says the kaiser. is
feeding~the hopes of,the German peo-
pie by promising them big indemnity
from the United States when the war
is*over. Chauncey always would. have
his little joke Brainerd, Tribune. :za.:,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-10-18
Call on Us and be Convinced.
Lon8 Siding,

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

Case Near Close The trial Of Carrie
Alexander and Herman Taylpr negroes
charged with violating the Harrison mar
cotic law. which started yesterday after
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
Vital Statistics

Building Permits.
G. W Welhorn, Hfl West Twenty sew.
enth street, frame dwelling. 3 200
" A Torbet, lsis West Sixteenth
street, frame sleeping porch, 800
elrths.
Mr. and Mrs Leroy Devol, 6ib South
Twenty -flfth street, west, girl
MIR and Mrs. n. A Johnson, 9,1 Wes,
Thirteenth street, boy
Mr. and Mrs q VI Taylor, 7ii7 West
Hickory avenue. hoy
Mt and Airs Edgar Cummings 191
East Fourth street, boy
Deaths
Infant son Of Mr. and Mrs A. Tur
ner. 100 Hickory avenue.
Marriage Licenses
claude T.. I'm, ~ years old M Reno
Okla, and Hattie Myers, ~ years old.
ri Rsno,s Okla.
All. Is. stschsr, Is YEAR. old. yllwsu.
kee Wis, and petu. p Airhart. "a
yesrs old. Derry, la
Clarence Ensley, ~ years old. NswsIla.
Okla and Goldie Elisabeth Saunders. N
Years old, Newalla, Okla
Fred Allen, u years old oklahoma
City, and Cara Cslbet, 20 years old. okla
homs Citt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

today, before the house agriculture
committee in connection with the ad-
mimstration food control bill,
Mr. Anderson, with great emphasis,
made this statement
Something must he done. That a
social and political upheaval is threat
encd cannot be denied or disregarded
| see the signs OF II Anyone with his
ear to the ground knows it. There
will be a phenomenal increase in
America inconsistent with law and or
der unless something IS done to pre-
vent it,
Mr. Anderson advocated legislation
to authorize the fixing OF a maximum
price for food, fixing the maximum at
liberal range above what might be
called reasonable price in order to
allow play for supply and demand
He said his mind was open as ~
the fixing OF minimum guarantee to
the producer He said the government
should be empowered to break up cor
ncrs IN potato, eggs, onions and other
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
CiTYBRIEFS

Frederick Man Dies j q Rosson, tho
Frederick. Okla oil man who shot him
self ut the Broadway Central hotel yes
terday morning, died at sij O'Clock last
night without rcEaining CONSEQUENCES
His father. mother. and brother who live
at Frederick. VIII arrive IN the city to-
day Rroodlng oeer the world war and
the entrance of6tke United States into
the conflict is believed to have been the
cause OF the suicide
Ed l. Hahn Undertaking Co Wal p
Adv
Plan OF Study Outlined S,ratton y
Brooks, president Of the University OF
okla ahdma, Is authority for the state
msnt that training Of men and women
students along whatever lines the smcr-
genclcs Of the war demand Win be par
amount over everything else, not only
during the summer term, which starts
June I, but also during the coming year
President Brooks outlined the plan for
special study yesterday when he stopped
of here en- route to Drumrlght,
Fire insurance wal rs. Tar Upshaw.
ADV
Teachers Jobs Uncertain Another
step In economy was taken yesterday
afternoon by the state board Of educa-
tlon In a resolution passed which re-
S'IF's lN" IlHnl OF OlhHlSslng any te1Ch-
er OF employc OF state schools on thirty
days notice The resolution further In
dcntcs that many teachers will he dis
missed should war conditions materially
decrease the attended, CAk the state in
stitutIOns The hoaWoW $50 declared Il
would look with disfavor upon any re-
quests for leave Of absence. even sub
latinl leaves, or those granted at the ter
minAilon NJ seven years service
Foster on Trlsl-The trial Of T. C.
Foster negro, charged with receiving
and dspo4lnE ~ stolen property wns be
gun In district court this morning before
Judge Hayson The case will 20 10 the
jury this afternoon
kesler Due Monday Commissioner of
Public Safety Mark n Keslsr who has
been touring the east studying condi-
tions pertaining 70 the safeguarding Of
public health. ls expected 10 return Mon
day. The commissioner intends to draft
a new safety ordinance
Case Near Close The trial Of Carrie
Alexander and Herman Taylur. negroes
charged with violating the Harrison mar
cotic law, which started yesterday after
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
GOVERNOR TELLS
OFFICERS TO BE
READY FOR WORK
Continued From Page one.)

ASoUNlNbcu v 'OU 'sbt ONosl
cal authorities now have cards
there is no reason why such per
sons should wait until the sixth
day and presidents proclamation
will direct them to report at once
Please direct such city and all
county clerks 10 obtain regiStra-
tion cards. certificates and placards
oi instructions from the reglstra-
tlon boards or from the mayor and
to be prepared 10 register such
persons Immediately after the pub
lloatlon OF the presidents procla-
nation This will require that you
at once direct the attention OF such
clerks to paragraph ,hirty-one and
sixty one OF the tentative rcgula-
tionS which are in the hands OF all
SheriifS and mayors where great
numbers OF such persons are ex-
pected 20 report, arrangements
should be made to provide places
and clerical force sufficient to ac-
comodate such persons
Officers In Charge.
In counties, outside OF cities OF 70,
600 population, the county registrar
will be the chief executive officer on
the county board, and in cities OF over
N000 population the mayor will be the
chief executive officer. The sheriff
will be expected TO render all neces
'ary aid and assistance to the county
registrar and to such mavors
The county clerks, as soon as the
presidents proclamation is issued. ar,
required TO obtain registration cards
certificates and placards oi ins,ruc
ton' from the county registrar, anC
the city clerk in cities Of over 1000
population from the mayor, and procee,
al once to register the sick and per
sons who expect TO he absent iron
their home counties on registration
day
Please read all Instructions and reg
ula,icnS carefully. hut these instruc
tons are supplemental and intended I,
govern all Instructions
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
uPHEAvAL seen
UNLESS FOOD
TAKES DECLINE
Anderson Warns Steps Must
Be Taken at Once,

WASHINGTON, May lS-Predic
tions of social upheaval unless the
rising prices OF food are checked, were
made BY George ". Anderson United
States attorney at Boston, and special
assistant to Attorney General Gregory
In coordination Of food Investigations
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
Millions to be Raised.

Preliminary reports al Washington
from few Red Cross chapters ind
cate that millions OF dollars and hun
drcdS Of thousands OF members are he
ing secured for the national Red Cross
society
Computing from the membership ot
10000 that Chicago pledged AZ the be
ginning of the great national drive 10
prepare for the mission OF mercy TO
Uncle Sans soldiers when they are
placed on the bauleiields OF Europe,
Oklahoma CtyS allotment is $500.
Chicago has already enlisted more than
$4,000, and has increased its pledge 70
2SO0O0. At the beginning OF the pres
ent campaign, which began May 10
that city had a total membership IN the
Red Cross OF 1900 Oklahoma City
had a membership OF less than 1000,
who have enlisted TO carry the cross Of
mercy to suffering soldiers and sailors.
Chicago Woman Helps.
Mrs. L. b. Dowd of Chicago who is
visiting in Oklahoma City. is aiding
materially IN the campaign here by
telling Just how her city is taking the
lead in Red Cross work
Mr. Lybrand and 7, F. Braniif could
give no definite information this morn
ing az to when iull reports from the
twenty four captains and 40 licuten-
ants would be given They said how
ever, that results equal to expectations
were indicated by incomplete reports
that have come in.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

markets by authority to seize and mar
ket a portion Of the products held by
hoarders or unfair traders.
Mr.. Anderson complained that the
government is powerleSs under the
present law to ascertain Just what IS
held in the storage reservoirs OF the
food supply.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

LAX-FOS-An Improved Cascara
A digestive liquid laxative. cathartic
and liver tonic Combines strength
with palatablc aromatic taste Does
not grlpe or disturb stomach Soc
Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18
RED CROSS HERE
EXPECTS TO GET
$500 MEMBERS
Continued From Page ono,)

Continued From Page Onc)
in that city Citizens OF Purcell are
also maniiesting interest IN the efforts
Of Oklahoma City
Waiter Lybrand, president OF the To-
cal chapter. said this morning that lust
as Oklahoma City was looking 10 Chi
rago. New York and other large cities
Of the nation 10 take the initiative IN
the present campaign for Red Gross
funds the smaller cities and towns Of
this chapter were waiting for Oklahoma
City to take definite action, before pro
ccedng
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

Jacobs to Talk to Boys-At the Putnam
Heights Presbyterian church. Thirty third
and Mckinley streets. Captain X r ia
cohs will deliver an address 10 boys to-
night on his experience on the plains
with the United States army The ad-
dress IN for the purpose OF arousiug pa
triotism.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

Application for Ball Made-Applcation
for bail was made today to the criminal
court of appeals by Haney I.iddel,
charged with KILLING J NJ Boyd al Thack-
ervllle, April 70 l.lddell has been held
to action by the district court Of Love
county without bail The court OF Rp-
peals made the application returnahle
May 26 NJ which time the case will be
heard.
Ike Allen Arrested Ike Allen WAS ar
restsd yesterday afternoon by federal a,ls
thorities on "A charge OF illegally selling
narcotics The preliminary hearing IL
set for May % before Ernest Chambers
United States commissioner.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

noon In the United States district court,
Ia expected 10 go 20 the jury this after
noon. Most OF tho evidence was In at
noon today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-18

Wilson to ChlckashA-R II Wilson,
state superintendent. is In Chickasha to-
day attending the graduation exercises
.ot the Oklahoma College for Women
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
CONVENTION
IN DUBLIN
Sinn FeIn Meeting Arouses Anxiety In
: England In View Of Disquteting
Conditions In
ireland.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce1
LONDON, Oct. 25.-Opening of the
Sim Fein convention in Dublin today
aroused anxiety here in view OF the
disuuieting conditions now reported in
Ireland. It was not known here
whether the convention was secret;
who would be delegates or what would
be the purpose of the gathering. In
flammatory action at this time. how
ever, was regarded as distinctly men
acing the smooth adjustment Of the
ever turbulent Irish situation which
seemingly is in sight, through deliper-
ations Of the general Irish parllamen-
tary convention.
London newspapers devoted consid-
cradle attention today to the Ameri-
can arrests of Sim Fem plotters. They
were regarded as of extreme Import
ance, tending to frustrate a carefully
planned revolt. Many arrests, it was
stated, are being MADE by the British
authorities, presumably on evidence
obtained through the, American secret
service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
Informal Hearings.

[United Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Informal
hearings were scheduled by the in
terstate commerce commission today
to take testimony on the propriety
and reasonableness of rate increases
proposed by the country's principal
transcontinental railroads. The tariffs
which the carriers asked permission
to file are voluminous. Attorney
Examiner Thurtell was assigned to
hear evidence at New York, Novem-
ber 5; Chicago. November II, and
Portland, Oregon, Nov 81.
These hearings were arranged
after Pacific coast and other inter
ests filed protests against the pro-
posed rate advances.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
Letters Taken From Prisoners
Tell of Horrible Conditions
in Kaiser's Country.
[By Henry Wood, United Press Staff
Correspondent

[By Henry Wood, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES,
October 8.-(By mall l.)-Thousands
of letters taken from prisoners at
Verdun describe in narrowing terms
the RACES of dysentery, cholera and
typhus throughout Germany.
Some idea, not only Of the wide
spread nature of these epidemics but
Of the effect they are having on the
German population, can be gained
from the fact that over one-half of
the letters found contained references
to spread Of dysentery caused by
improper and insufficient food.
These letters spoke of the disease
at Cologne, Mulheim, Cobourg, Bour
stadt Guben, Alankenbourg, Langen,
Lichtenberg, Stagard, Altoona, Weis-
baden, Grune, Bormy, Pollnow Stet-
tin, Eickel Zanow, Halle, Duisbourg,
Rugort, Duisbourg- Beck and other
towns. Some typical extracts follow:
"Burstadt, August 6-I believe it
will soon be the end. At Mannheim
dysentery exists since long time
now, and the streets are closed. Now
it exists also at Burstadt. Mamma
is very much afraid, because great
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
SEVENTH DISTRICT EXCEEDS ITS QUOTA
Campaign Draws Near Close With no Let up
in Energy and Enthusiasm of
Workers.

Francisco didn't parade only her
men and women on Liberty day. She
paraded S4,500,000 through bank
windows as days work in Liberty
bonds, figures for the last twenty
four hours work showed. Subscrip-
tions here so far show $45,000,000.
sO629 Subscribers.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25.--Subscriptions
in yesterdays drive in Chicago, act
ually reported at loan headquarters
shortly before noon, totaled SAL, $685.
400 They represented 8O,529 sub
scribers. There are several banks
and local chairmen who have not SUBJ
mitted. their reports and 1t Is believ-
ed these will raise the total to the
$50, 100000 set as yesterdays mark.
Michigan, it was announced, has
exceeded it's minimum quota OF $TS..
100000 by s3,50O.o00.
Over Its Quota.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. Oct. 25.-
Cleveland set out today to pile up
big over-subscriptfon to its second
Liberty loan quota. The $80,000,000
goal, officials believed, will be reach
ed in the concluding three days OF
the campaign.
Liberty day subscriptions here in
creased the total by more than $14,-
O00, 900 and gave the city more than
its minimum quota OF S60,000,000.
fOver Eleven Millions.
DENVER, Colo, Oct 25.-With a
total subscription of $11 ,095,000 to
the second Liberty loan to date, it
was announced today that no further
reports of returns would be officially
made until the actual closing of the
here Saturday at noon.
This city's maximum quota is $751;
100000.
In Seventh District.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Chicago, under
the impetus of Liberty day, was ex-
pected to attain it's maximum quota
of $130,950,000 sometime today.
More than s5o,000,000 was sub
scribed yesterday, it was estimated.
binging the city's total to more than
$3.50, 100000.
Among the big subscriptions OBJ
tanned yesterday was that of the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
Girls Are Organizing.
! UNITED Press LIE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25.-Gir1
telephone operators of San Francisco,
Oakland. Fresno and Santa Rosa are
being organized according to an
nouncenent of President John Morg-
enthaler, of the Pacific Council of
the Telephone employees, today Sim
ultaneously, representatives of the
girl operators of the northwest en-,
tered the conferences for the settle
ment Of wage demands Of the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Co EN-
ployes. Unless a settlement is reach
ed before midnight Saturday, a gen
eraI strike of electrical workers on
the coast telephone lines will open
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
AND DEATH
EVERY IN GERMANY

many people are dying of it. They
fall almost like flies"
"Guben, August 10-Dear Brother:
Here people are dying every day of
dysentery. only it is not allowed to
be known outside
"Guben, August 9-Today there are
again some dead. Always of dysen-
terry. But it is true that it could not
be otherwise with what we have to
eat. There is absolutely no fat left
in our bodies"
"Chemnitz, August 20-The hearseS
are obliged to gallop."
"Mayence, August 11-Since sew
eral days, both cholera and typhus
have made their appearance to the
extent that several streets have been
closed to traffic"
"Gollub, August 9-At Graudenz
and Thorn, people are dying of
cholera. We can be sure the disease
will come here also, My God! We
must die now or later"
Cologne, August 5-An epidemic
of dysentery has broken out here.
The barracks and hospitals have
been closed for fifteen days. Dysen-
terry also reigns among the civilian
population. People now no longer
have any fat or grease left in their
bodies. Many have died.
What makes these letters all the
more reflective of the condition of
Germany is that all of them had
been carefully censored before being
sent to the soldiers. Presumably the
details cut out by the censor were
far more serious than the ones above.
which were passed.