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The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

The troouble arose late last week,
when 1t came to the knowledge of
Mrs. Riddle. Collins and Ferguson
that the organizers who were work
ing in the state had collected some
thing like 100000 from farmers
who had signed applications for
membership, and that the money was
being sent to st. Paul, instead of be-
ing retained in the control of the
Colorado organization. That fact, 1t
is said, aroused their suspicious and
they commenced an investigation
which convinced Mrs. Riddle, at
least. the league was not all she had
believed it to be.
She had considered, she said later.
that 1t was an organization design
ed solely for the benefit OF the farm
ers, to give them a stronger voice in
politics and to consolidate them into
an harmonious mass. She found,
however, that 1t was evidently q
plan for building up great organiz-
alton with headquarters at st. Paul
and that there was no reason for an
ticipating that the Colorado organ
ization would have any hand in it..
There were various phases of the or
ganization, as she explained follow
ing the failure of the plans for litiga-
tion, which had induced her to be-
lieye that she had lent her support
to disloyal reorganization, giving
II the benefit of her name as one Of
the organizers at a time when she
personally was working day and
night to aid the government in every
way. Disguised at the condition
which she found, she at once enlist
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

The editor OF this paper followed
the dust OF Rev. Griffin last Sunday
and accompanied him to Maggard in
the afternoon and to Buckingham in
the evening. With a ride in on the
FLYERS rim on both return trips, we
conclude that although 1t is very
much Of a pleasure to meet such a
splendid lot Of earnest people every
Sabbath, 1t is also a weary days la
Dor and the preacher" earns all he
gets and then some. II 1t we're not
that a man could feel that there was
some reward and compensation 9TH
er than money, he would never fol-
low 1t up week In and week out the
long years through.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
CHRISTMAS BURROUGHS
IN SIGHT FOR SOLDIERS

Washington.-Officers and men at
the national army cantonments will
be permitted to spend Christmas at
their homes, the i. war department
made known today. Furloughs for
Yuletide week will be granted every
man whose absence can be permitted,
In the opinion OF the division com
manders.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
OLIVER HALL ON TRIAL
FOR ATTEMPT TO KILL

Oliver Hall is ON trial in district
court charged with assault to kill
against Samuel Odlum of Grover.
The alleged assault was committed
October 30.
Hall denies the attempt to kill but
admits plain assault He states that
mile because Odlum twitled him of
having served a penitentiary SEN
tence and threatened himself and his
married sister, Mrs. Eta CoIburn.
II. +. Churchill is Halls attorney.
Il. H. Houchens is prosecuting.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
STERLN RANCHER CHARGED
WITH DESIGNATING FLAG

Sterling.-Charged with insulting
the American flag and uttering un-
American sentiments, Frank Smith a
Daily rancher, was arrested and brot
to Sterling last week.
1t is alleged that Smith tore an
American flag from his coat and
threw 1t on the ground and declared
that he preferred the kaiser to Amer
can freedom. Smith has made de-
nial Of the charge.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
PLAY AND SUPPER AT KE0TA
NEXT SATURDAY EVENING

The upper grades of the Keota
schools will give a. 45-minute play
and box supper at the Keota High
School Auditorium next Saturday
evening, November 18th. Everyone
is invited to be present.
The title of the play Is Teacher,
Kin | go Home"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

A good attendance was present at
the Ladies Aid which met with Mrs.
Jay Miller Tuesday. The ladies are
planning for a Bazaar" OF Christ
mas things to be held the 14th of
December. Anyone who desires may
donate something for this sale. II
VIII be appreciated. The next meet
ing will be held with Mrs. c. l.. Sny-
der. November goth
II. G. Quiggle left for Denver yes
terday on business.
Marjorie Knapp Is on the sick list
down i'll with the chicken p0x.
Ii you want to buy Christmas
presents, come to the Bazaar" on
December 14th.
Mrs Snyder has received word
that her brother is in the navy and is
on the seas at this time.
The Peace Valley Social Club will
give a basket social at the Peace
Valley school house on Friday, Nov
l6th A hearty invitation is extend
ed to all
Earnest Schmeeckle and Walter
lauer are in Denver, attending the
Auto Show. Clifford Dannatt and
Henry Lauer expect to go the latter
part of the week.
Mrs. Denny and family have ar.
rived here from Yuma, Colorado, ant
are now at home in Raymer. Mr.
Denny did not have all arrangement,
completed for their reception as h,
would like, but he says 1t beats tn,
way he was getting along befor'
they came.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
SCHOOL NOTES

The school met in the Auditorium
last Friday at p. NJ. and listened
to talks by Mr.. Graves and Mr..
Quinn. who explained what was be-
ing done in organizing for War work.
Their talks were helpful in arousing
a patriotic feeling among the pupils.
We hope they will come again.
We have had several visitors and
interesting talks at the school house
this week. We welcome visitors
and outside speakers.
Superintendent Copeland visited
the school Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning. He spoke at the as
sembly Friday morning and to the
High School later. He spoke about
the origin and historical significance
OF our national hymn. and made
very inspiring appeal to the pupils to
do their bit for their country.
He gave helpful and interesting
talk before the High School on what
the ideals OF our nation should be
and what we could do as high school
students In the present national cris-
is. We welcome the visits and help
ful suggestions of Supt. Copeland
and hope that he may come often.
The High School was well repre-
sented at the lecture and every one is
glad he went We vote 1t a great
success Mr. Herbert, the lecturer,
visited the rooms In the afternoon
and gave entertaining talks. We did
not have to pay for this, but they
were worth the price OF a ticket
Mrs. Hewitt's room gave the ex-
ercise in Assembly last Friday It
was dramatization from a reading
lesson and was well given.
Special attention is being made in
all OF the rooms to foster deeper
sense Of patriotism and the individ-
ual duty that each one OF us owes to
his country. especially at this time,
a regular flag sulate has been learn
ed and Is given every Monday morn
ing at the Assembly. Steps are be.
ing taken also to have the school do
one thing as practical aid to
N4 country in carrying on the war,
besides this the rooms and the school
are organizing to aid In the Liberty
Bond movement and other calls for
money.
This week at call from Mr.. Quinn
and Mr.. Graves the rooms are con-
tributing to the Y. M. c. A. work in
the army. The results will be given
next week.
At the Assembly last Monday, Supt
Hewitt suggested that every pupil In
the school start savings account in
order that by little sacrifice each
pupil might have his own money to
contribute to war relief friends from
time to time as they are called for.
Did you notice the Flag on the
school house? Looks good doesn't
It! We hope soon to have a large
flag pole and flas.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

So 1t seems that other towns are
bothered the same as Raymer We
have heard that there was no such
trobeule on the north, but Mr.. Wors-
fold tells us that man told him
that he had load Of wheat in a
town north Of here about two weeks,
before be could get chance to sell
due to car shortage.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
BUCKINGHAM BUDGET

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Justus Gray on Wednesday
November 7th.
Donald Clark is recovering from a
severe attack OF tonsilitis
Mrs r. d. Nordell returned from
Julesburg. Incidently. she has be-
come quite an expert in opening
gates
Mrs. J. c. Grove. of Kimball. Neb..
is visiting her sister. Mira Joel schad
Mr.. A. l.. Rupp is re-modeling the
interior of the Post Office building,
which he recently purchased.
Seventy-six persons enjoyed the
regular Sunday School Service last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wolf and
family accompanied by Mrs. Sun
derlin and Mrs. Arthur Fletcher and
two children. left Wednesday by auto
for trip to points in Nebraska.
Severalnew residences are pros
pective in Buckingham. Work has
already begun on Mis- Elisabeth
Reynolds house.
MIR. and Mrs Roy Gray returned
recently from their eastern trip.
Mr.. A. J. Cook is attending a grain
dealers convention In Omaha this
week
Mr., Jerry Wagor returned We'd
nesday evening. He reports his
mother improved in health.
Mr.. r. N. Long from Tennessee is
visiting al the home of Mr.. l.. c,
Berry east of town.
Mr.. Forrest Smith left Monday for
Albion, Neb.. to husk corn.
Several from here expect to at
tend the Auto Show in Denver this
week
Buckingham hopes soon to have
electric lights. Much OF the wiring
is done and the work is progressing.
Mrs. Robinson and daughter and
Mrs. Casey and little son who have
been visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. Silvis for the past four
weeks departed last Thursday for
their home in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. ]. II. Allen will speak at the
school house next Sunday evening on
the subject "The Eastern Situation.
An invitation is extended to all to
be present.
Mr.. c. r. Graves, accompanied
Rev. Griffen from Raymer last Sun
day evening and gave very interest
ing talk to good sized audience re-
garding county organization for War
Relief work. As result. the presi
dent of the Commercial Club called
special meeting for Monday even
ing for the purpose OF organizing
the Buckingham precinct for effec-
tive service. This proved to be
very interesting meeting. As this is
the week for the Y. NJ. c. A. drive 1t
was of especial interest to learn in
some detail OF the work done by this
great organization and Mr.. McKesson
and Mr.. Stewart each gave very in
teresting and instructive talk along
this line. The following local Of
ficers were elected. Mr.. II. d. Dins-
moor, President; Mr.. Stewart, Sec
retary: Mr. X. A. Nordell, Treasur-
er.
The president was authorized to
divide the precinct according to his
judgement and appoint helpers or
lieutenants to canvas each division.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
Elevators Full at Sterling

The local elevators are so full of
grain because of car shortage that
they are not able to take care of all
the farmers bring in. Time and again
heavy loads of wheat are hauled
from the farm to town only to have
to be hauled back home again. .--Ster-
ling Enterprise.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15
STATE SENATOR AGNES RIDDLE BRANDS
.NONpRTISAN LEAGUE AS DISLOYAL

DISCOVERY THAT FUNDS ARE TO ST. PAUL LEADS
NOTED Observation-Disclosures TO ABANDON
CAUSE: SUIT BARELY PREVENTED BY DETECTION OF 9TH
ERS ASSOCIATED WITH HER.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

Mrs. Frue returned home yester-
day from Eustis, Nebraska, where
she has been visiting several days.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

MIS-. j. N. NORWOOD.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith and
two sons were weekend guests OF
relatives at Barr, Colo
County Superintendent, A. u.
Copeland, was pleasant caller In
the Raymer school last week.
Mrs. Wanser and son arrived on
Tuesday from Plainsview. Neb., to
make their home in Raymer.
Kathleen Quinn son the sick list,
we hope all our little folks who are
Ill will be able to be about soon.
Mr.. Baldwin and family arrived
on Saturday from Alliance, Nebr.
Mr.. Baldwin is a son of Mrs. centers,
Little Willard Pischel has been i'll
for the last two days with thechick-
en- pox, we hope for his speedy re-
covery.
William Schmeeckle, of Eustis
Neb., brother Of Albert, Sam and
Earnst schmeeck'e visited here
last week
Mr.. G.. h. Beans is having his Drug
Stsre stucoed, which yill improve II
very much as well as keep IL warm
this winter
Henry Zilk is building house in
the east part of town and Mr.. Aliens
has his foundation ready for a five
room house.
Owing to the small attendance al
the Aid Society last Tuesday they
were invited to meet again this week
with Mrs. Jay Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Robbins will
leave this week for for the western
coast where they will spend the win
ter in warmer climate.
Little Lawrence Eriord is getting
along as well as could be expected
since his operation, but will be O
week or so before he can come home
Mrs. w. Ducker, Blanche and
Sherman returned home from Nebr.
week ago Friday where they were
visiting for about month. They
report fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs Center and Miss
Baldwin leave this week for Colora.
do Springs, where they will spend
sometime at the Hot Springs for the
benefit of their health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donnegan of Eddy.
vile, Iowa, arrived the past weel
and will spend the winter with theil
children, Mesdames Sweet and Nor
wood and Mr., J. A. Donnegan.
saturday the contract was let fol
building the house which will he oc
aupied by the manager of Farmers
Elevator, Mr. Rasmussen, to Me
Ginley and Wilcox of Sterling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilaspie drove dowr
to Raymer Monday to meet the lat
er's mother, Mrs. Hodges and sister
| Mrs. Wheeler and baby from Kene
saw, Neb. They will visit here To-
several weeks.
| Word comes from Mrs. A. Ander
son, who is visiting her daughter a
| Mt. Vernon, Iowa, that she want
the home paper sent to her. Sh
says Iowa is fine but nothing lik
Colorado for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ficken and Mr
and Mrs. Henry Ficken returne
Saturday fro a three weeks aut
trip in Minnesota, where they visit
ed relatives. 1t was an enjoyabl
but rather tiresome trip.
Those who attended the footbal
same at Fort Collins Saturday froi
Raymer were Misses Lillian Fowlel
Myrtle Danielson, Floye Allen, CARR
Nickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Nickerso
and Merritt and Everett Fowler.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

Those who attended the football
same at Fort Collins Saturday from
Raymer were Misses Lillian Fowler.
Myrtle Danielson, Floye Allen, Carrie
Nickerson. Mr. and Mrs. Nickerson
and Merritt and Everett Fowler.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ficken and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Ficken returned
Saturday fro three weeks auto
trip in Minnesota, where they visit
ed relatives. 1t was an enjoyable
but rather tiresome trip.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-11-15

Word comes from Mrs. A. Ander-
son, who is visiting her daughter at
Mt. Vernon, Iowa, that she wants
the home paper sent to her. She
says Iowa is fine but nothing like
Colorado for her.
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[By the Associated Preas. /

t. e
With the French IN italy, Dec. H.
Snow which has been eagerly awaited
and long delayed began to fall shis
morning In the mountain district where
the Austro- German armies are trying
to break thru. The fall OF snow adds
to the optimism Of those who believed
the drive would be checked within its
present limits. S
The fir1t American shot against Aus
Etrh was nred by Representative Tink-i
ham Of Boston, on the, lower Piaye.
when Mr.. TinlAam pulled string fir-
rlng = large aillimtee sun. aendtpg.
e shell Acroas the P.ave to the Aus-
TRAN positions. tss..ss I; {; .iss ss
Y PA huge cloud OF black smoke masked
the place where the shell burst. The
Italian batterSmen gathered around the
gun and raised cheer as the Amer
lean congressman fired.
Representative Tinkham fred the
charge at invitation OF the colonel in
charge near Dona Di Piave. The shell
was sent on its journey, during a
heavy artillery fire along the Piave and
the northern front. The bombardment
was especially concentrated back Of
Monte Grappa between the Piave and
Brenta rivers. This may be an indica-
ton Of another drive on the Italian
lines from that direction. S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12

There has been no break in The
infantry inactivity on the western
and Italian fronts. The artillery
on both sides has been active along
the greater part Of tks two fronts
and on western fronts the allied
airmen have been in lively combats
German rsinforcemsnts continue to
be sent westward.
The Austrian battlsship Wien
has been torpedoed and sunk. .Ac.
cordins to Vienna most Of her
crew was saved. The vessel msa-
sured e5,512 tons and her prswar
complement was al mon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
aetrograd Of more than 400 members Of


the assembly, according to proclama-
ton issued today from the Smolny In
stitute. The paper says that according
to best available estimates only 123
delegates so far have been elected, but
returns to be received will complete
the election of 407 members tomorrow.
Altho the commissaries today ordered
all offices. close arranged free mat
inees at the theaters and proclaimed
tomorrow as q day Of general rejoicing
In honor of the opening of the assem-.
bly,. it appeared likely that a postpone
ment would be possible.
The entire bolsheyilSi element see III
the Smolny Institute order an attempt
to delay the assembly in which APP
proximately 600 members should ST..
The rules previously drawn by the
provisional government committee pro-
svided that one-third Of the member
ship should be quorum.
Appeal TO Al Beilise-ents.
The central executive committee OF
the workmen's and soldiers council Of
Petrograd tonight adopted a resolution
appealing to all belligerent countries to
take part in the armistice convention at
Brest-Litovsk It empowered the Rus
sian delegates with power to conclude
an honorable and democratic peace"
In accordance with the second confer.
ence Of soldiers and workmen's delc-
gates. ~. rs i,
Small detachments of 'bolsheviki and
Korniloff troops had a battle yesterday
twenty versts from Bielvorod near
Kharkov, south Of Moscow. The bol-
shsviki authorities report that the
Korniloff force was defeated and that
two bolsheyiki soldiers we're killed and
three wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
LONDON TIMES AROUSED.
Calls For Investigation Of British Re-
verse in Front Of Cambria.

CatIs For Investigation Of British Re.
verse in Front Of Cambria.
London. Dec. 1.-THE London Times
in an editorial in bold type calls for
a prompt, searching and complete in
quiry respecting the reversal Of for
tone" on the British front during the
tremendous struggle on the southern
side Of the new Cambria salient on
Nov. 80 and the two following days.
at perhaps was hardly probable
from day to day." says the Times,
wholly unwise to follow the events
day by day. as whole. tho we can
no longer tolerate the estimates Of
German losses fof men and morale
which have inspired too many of the
published messages. =.
'The published and censored version
Is being amplifed daily by innumerable
first hand accounts of officers and men
who participate in the fighting. It is
high time that this partial information.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
Twin City Car Strike May Grow

Minneapolis Dec. 12.-Several local
unions that have not yet voted on q
question OF striking tomorrow In SYM
pathy with the Twin City street car
men, who are demanding permission to
wear their union buttons despite a rul-
ing to the contrary by the state indus
trial commissioGs met today to take ac-
ton on the question.
Federal intervention, it was DECLARED,
will be the only reason considered suf-
ficient to call off the strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
NEW AMsTERDAM DETAINED.
Haraburg-Amsrican Liner Held by tn,
British In. Halifax Harbor.

NUsOusSSsu sesbVga b1Ol0 " SUO
!. British in Halifax Harbor.
The Hague. Dec. 11.-The Neither.
lands Overseas Trust was informed to-
day by the British legation that the
Holland American line steamship New
Amsterdam, with = cargo Tor Belgian
relief is being detained at Halifax. not
having been provided with identifca-
board.
The British government, It is said.
can not undertake the responsibility Of
permitting the vessel to continue its
voyage.
ITlae New Amsterdam was the first
Dutch vessel to leave New York after
the embargo was placed on Dutch
steamships. She put in at Halifax
some time ago. and there were fears
for her safety at the time Of the ex-
plosicn. she has on board 800 pas
sengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
SOLUTION Of
RAIL PROBLEM
Up TO WILSON. |
Road Executives Pledge
Support to Any Plan, De-
vised by President.
1 e ( 4
ABLE TO COPE WITH
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Believe Railroads May Meet Situation
Without Assistance If President Will
e2rraffie Commission and APP
prove Methods Of Raising New capi.
tal--Do Not Ask Billion Dollar Loan.
-ssnats tsarts War Probe.

Washington. Dec. 12-The fullest
measures Of cooperation in any de-
cision President Wilson may make to
solve the railway problem. even tho
he may choose government operation,
was pledged to the president today by
the railroad war board,
The railroad executives told the pres
ident that they, did not ask billion
dollar loan nor the suspension of the
anti trust or ahu-pooling laws. They
told him, they believed the railroad ,
themselves would be able to cope with
the federal traffic problm if the pres :
dent would name a traffic commission
and have -,the government approve
methods for raising, new railroad cap
ital.
War Service Committees Organize
War service committees, representing
all classes Of American industry, met
here today to organize and go over the
government officials plans for filling
contracts.
The war service committees repre-
senting industry alone will deal in war
supply tId1SdCtkOlkS3 WILL lIlS SpSSAoA
representatives who will speak for the
government The former system Of
defense council committees was dis
carded because the committees in many
instances we're purchasing for, the gov
ernment from their own members.
A special committee of eleven men
will be named today by the committees.
At the conference methods totread-
just industry to meet war time con-
ditions was the subject discussed by
G. J. Rhett, president of the Chamber
Of Commerce of the United States;
Daniel Willard chairman, and @. F..
Peek, of the war Industries board: Di-
rector Clifford, of the council; Clarence
Wooley, of the war trade board, and
Fuel Administrator Garfield.
Investigate Conduct Of War.
Inquiry by congress into the general
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PAGE ON e.
Telegraphic News:

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News:
/, Overthrow of Bolsheviki May Be
Near.
Germany Makes Concessions to Rus
sia-
Snow Comes to Aid Of Allies in italy.
Rail Problem UpNt to Wilson.
Halifax Death List Reduced.
PAGE TWO.
War News and Comment:
Kultur Carries Blood and Fire Across
Belgium.
Babes Shot Down in Mothers Arms.
Pay OF: Soldiers in War Service.
PAGES THREE, FOUR AND FIVE,
Iowa News:
Meat Producers Get Into Line.
Farmers League Flayed by Clum.
Soil Products Worth Nearly Billion.
Dr. Chamberlain Indicted For MUIR
der.
Review of Sports.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
When Troops Travel Lincoln High
way.
Telegraphing Common Letters.
Obey the Food Rules.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News: =
Bad Fire at State Center.
Eight Buildings Burn: $4,000 Loss.
Defense Council Means Business.
Thirty More Young Men Off For
War.
May Make Lincoln Highway Military
Road
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Corn Continues Upward Course.
Oats Trend Upward.
Cattle Trade Weak.
Eastern Demand Strengthens Hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-12
Severe Fighting il, Progress.

London, Dec. 1.-THE fighting at
Tamanovisa, according to the Reuter-
dispatch from Petrograd appears to
have been between detacbWents .of
anti -bolshepixi forces and local troops,
assisted by sailors and Red Guard with
armored cars and troops from Kharkov.
The Rusko slovo OF Petrosrnd says
the fighting lasted all day and all night.
II adds that it was very severe and
that there were a great number Of
casualties. a
A number Of processions in which
banners upholding the constituent as
sembly. converged on the Toruid pail
ace, in Petrograd. on Tuesday. accord
ing to a PetroTrad dispatch. Meetings
were held outside the palace.
i Early Tuesday afternoon, 1t Is added.
d score or two Of members Of the con-s
stituent assembly met.