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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

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H. q. McMurrally,i u attending !
school ofssustiionssrliinls 6 chicago, ~.
James Murray of Devils Lake
spent Christmas nSEd1nore.
Nj. and NH Joseph salaba spent
Christmas wiiithhSSreatiyessin Iawtonll. 4
James K,aslhagen, who has been ia
Fargo for several weeks, returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. Overley came from Grand
Forks last Thursday and will cook in
the Hotel Northern.
Milton Kelly, who attends the Uni
versity at Grand Forks, is spending
the vacation at home,
Ivan Hennessy who works in the
Herald-News office spent Christmas
with his sisters in Lakota.
Miss Regina Koppang, who teaches
school at Mohall, is spending the holi-
day vacation at her home.
Editor Rieger Of Hampden was q
business caller in. Edmore, Wednes-
day. .s
Mrs. John Severson and son Kind
red left Wednesday morning for De
corah, Iowa.
Miss Engeborg Fialstad who teach
es school at Mohall, N. D., returned
home Saturday to spend the holidays
O.$S Wing, who is q candidate 70,
Chief Clerk for the house Of repre-:
sentatives, left for Bismarck, Tues,
day.
Harold Koppang, Of Webster, al.
rived Saturday to spend the Christ,
mas vacation at the parental Petel
Koppang home.
N. NJ. Van Osdel returned from
South Dakota, Friday, after visiting
relatives and friends several days q,
III Mission Hill and Yanktnn
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04
News From Nearby
Towns
EDMoRE

lRhEK A-H LLE 80 EHtt a.
5sSi3 EDMoRE
John Swanson left for his home in
1Lawton, Saturday.
Lloyd Nyhus returned home from
sfih,e University Friday evening.
Filing Holm Of Derrick was q
christmas shopper IN the village last
Wednesday.
Prof.. Theodore Gilbertson left Sat.
urday for Portland, n. D. to spend
8
James Robertson returned from
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Signe Bratt returned Friday
from Mayvile normal school to spend
Christmas vacation at home,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

u. W1lOHl IepOEy avery time
and speak in highest praise Of their
81
CRAZY
Kaoul Rutten y spending the
Gh nt1ll holidays with his parents
az Minot.
nh,;atmas' dsn - u $500 .r...'s sp rausi
and Henry Siverhua. # {
q y. $500
family had chr;strss d;rns. s.;th NJ g.
and n I,nr - -. -
rs
Mr. = = ,r.n+ 5. r.,na
!forks inursday nae = 70 vsa her Sis
MIS- a I, a
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MISS May bo !slI fennblna e. visit
ing me Chr1stmas holldayslsw With her
The ,,,ral mai ca-r;;ara - h.r;nr !.
hard time this 49, hresl;;rr mode
i 3, the h;pb%dr;fta y snow
.-
The Great Northern ~ ans an
blowing beams and ertra man t,I han1
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04
LAWTON

Miss Alexander is visiting her home
in Fordville until after the holidays. Y
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Ward Langton, student at the "A. c.:
Fargo, returned last week to spend the.
holidays with his parents.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Misses Gertrude Young and Stella
tHalvorsun returned last week from,
Mayville to spend holidays at home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

SSi%asgRE. 4l@Fa$ titfsh4 ~ aA9It.%Gs - 3S ,Sr%C5Il
TIKI. Christmas tree and exercises at
the n q. church on Sunday eve were
very largely attended andsth special
program rendered was exceptionally
fine. Miss Bessie Richardson render.
ed an appropriate recitation and Mrs.
3ssay5aer; gave a lengthy recital that; was
charming and ve-y wen given. The
littleafolks Vic took part l ID the nu ii
,erous illustrated Christmas carols de-
serve special mention. Mrs.. Albert
Pitman greatly aisd TO the evenings
entertainment b. being an accoinp,san-
list on the piano. Santa Claus! ]!
Well, there was q real Santa and the
way he hoped around and delivered
neat and wel-fillei sacks Of candy,
nuts and fruit reminded one of those
good old Chr;stmases s,of fifty years
ago. Altogether. the Christmas tree
and program was greatly enjoyed not
only BY the little folks but .byy, the old
er folks as vel. Rev. T,rii,g,g on the
following Sunday morning delivered
an instructive and excellent sermon to-
the congregation that was largely at:
tended.
"A. J. Carlson, who is an extensive
land owner in this county and who
makes his home in Gilmore while in
the vicinity, was visitor in the city
New Years day, being on HIS way to
,Edmore, but owing to the lateness Of.
;thetrain he was unable to make con
nectipn. He Just came down from Al
berta, Ca, where he has about 1000
acres in crop.~ He tells us that he had
. very good crop and = good price, but
still has about 500 acres vet to be
threshed, which he expects to get done
in February, but even then he will be
unable to market it unless the eieva-
tors can be relievedsby 4 resttora 4
transportation which at present is tied
up BY congestion at the seaboard.,
Snow Alberta is not nearly as.heavy
Ias here, there being but four or five
inches which fell without wind and
lays on the level. 4$5
yPHEl 80 -AgG
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

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1Islsoo. u \
Christtln,lalps NM III T.
GU. BeattysofE SkoeaasnpsdWsd
nesday % spends ssfswas III. I guest
soot AZ. and Mt. I. angton and
family. ssssSs 81 aa ss5@ 1
Miss Mabel Joohlson, teacher at
Powers Lake. md MI olgasJohnsoonn,,
teaeher at Brocket spent ChIistsnas
with their siister, Nh. John Connolly
t0f this village
]. r. Williams, It Reynolds, spent
Christmas with Ills brothers and ss-
ter ia Lawton.$ Tuesday h,e returned
"a Reynolds accolmpaniedsby Mis- viii
lianns, who will spend the balance of
her vacation visiting old friends
Fred Woodbridge, living east 81 Law
ton, came to spend Christina, day viii
his brother-in-law, +. D. Christian.
Owing to bad weather he was forced
to remain over several days.
a letter was received from Mrs.
johanna Wilson, mother Of the late
VIM. Wilson, blythe editor this week,
in which she wishes all her Lawto,nn
friends q Merry Christmas and Hap
py New Year. s## u
"A. II. Hops and Latimer Vobayda,
two asiprants for honors in the legal
profession, returnedsfrom the Uniivier-
lEsity law school Friday and are enjoy
ling the pleasures Of home until after
the holidays.
Mrs. Geo. Adler. entertained the fol
lowing young ladies' and gentlemen, al
whist - lunch whist, Wednesday
evening: Misses Arlene Gibbons, Sadie
Olsen and Myrtle Saicksenrreuter;, Mes,
srs. P. G. Holmes, ". Sackenreuuter
W. "A. Ridell and K. B. Williams, al
Of whom report = very pleasant tim.
and speak in highest praise Of theeii1
entertainer.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

n /. and Mrs. Q. G. saasg.moen,l
spent Christmas week At the home of
Mrs. Sagrnoen,s parents, Nj. and Mrs
Madison near Wheatland. 4
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Lien left Saturday TO spend.
the holidays At home in Portland, N.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

MI. and Mrs. a. 1. Ahlbrecht and
family had Christmas dinner with Mr..
andslIrs. N. Lux.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

MI. F. r. Stevens went to Grand
Forks Thursday nh I to visit her sis
ter Mrs. Abrahams1h
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Maude Stevens returned from
the University to spend Christmas and
New Years, at home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Selma Wiermuier, who works
in the Security State Bank, left Sat
urday for Leeds, N. D., to spend the
Christmas vacation at her home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss May Boydsof Pernbina is visit
ing the Christmas holidays with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Boyd.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

The rural mail carriers are having a
hard time this week breaking roads.
thru the highsdrifts Of snow
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

The Great Northern Ry. CO. are en-
ploying teams and extra men to- haul
away the snow out Of the yards.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

RARY

R g taull Rutten is spending the
Christmas hrl,tar. Y holidays with his parents
at Minot. .Sa5s / .@s
J. 7. Alderman and family spent
Christmas day ct The, home OF Carl
and Henry Siverhus.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

. Ne LEX
Ward Langton, student at the "A. c.:
Fargo, returned last week to spend the.
holidays with his parents.
Miss Signe Bratt returned Friday
from Mayvile normal school to spend
Christmas vacation at home.
Misses Gertrude Young and Stella
Halvorson returned last week from,
Mayville to spend holidays at home.
Miss Lien left Saturday to spend
the holidays at home in Portland, N.
D.
Miss Maude Stevens returned from
the University to spend Christmas and
New Years, at home.
Prof. +. F.. Henderson left for Ed
more, Michigan, Saturday, to spend
Christmas and New Year, with the,
old folks.
Miss Annie Scott returned last Fri
day from Langdon, where she IS at
tending high school, TO spend the holi-
days with the old folks
Miss Susie Zimmerman returned
last week from Valley City. where she
is attending the normal school. to
spend yacation It home. 81,
J. ]. Moran completed installing 4
heating plant in the farm. home Of
John Hastaapd, Tuesday. The plant vas u.
purchasedsfrom !. Lunde.
Miss E1izabeth Nfer, attending the
Sisters Academy. at Devils Lake,
came over 70 spend the2holidays with
her sister, Mrs T. Connell,y
"A card from !. wv. Do,nahue, dated
Springfield,,4l Mass, was received abgyaE..
a Iago, Tuesday. He sends#Ch Christ
mas greetingsets to allsIaWHtonfriendss..
Grandpa a. q. Wood Sc Michigan
City. yisited NTH NJ and Mn. {. G,
Hops and 7. III. Wood. Grandpa stat.
ed u friend thatshe missed ftah,ael cook.
ling he WIS used ~ IN fhA 1dayv r hefors
theSchildIeng1e8t home, soS 10 cams IN
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Rev. and Mrs. Haly spent Christmas
as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cal
derwood.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Elizabeth Fifer, attending the
Sisters Academy, tat Devils Lake;
came over e spend the holidays with
her sister, Mrh r. Connolly
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Miss Susie Zimmerman returned
last week from Valley City. where she
is attending the normal school. to
spend vacation 1t home 3,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04
Anna Anna Lovgren Of Lengthy, Mime.
sofa, came Saturday and is visiting
relatives in the village

Miss Selma: Nelson went Friday to
Kennedy, n. D. to visit relatives dur
ing the Christmas vacation.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

A card from y. w. Dso,nahue, dated
|Sprinsfiead,,t MASS, was received Nv p.
d Iago, Tuesday. He sends#C Christ
mas grestingsst to all4IapKltonSfrisnds.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Henry Olson Of Adj, Csnada, came
Saturday to spend a few weeks with
his parents, Nh. and Mrs. Gilbert
Olson
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Prof. F. 2. Henderson left for Ed
more, Michigan, Saturday, to spend
Christmas and New Year, with the
old folks.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Rev. and Mms Haly arrived IN Crazy
Friday nightfrom For1man,N D., and
will make their hons for the coming
year. Rev. Haly has accepted N1eespas-
t5orate Of the Congregational church.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

James Robertson returned from
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

Alfred Stevens father Of i. D.. and
i. R.Steyens, reacheA his s5th birth.
day DEE. %, 1916. AIthoagh feeble
in health, Mr.. Stevens is still interest.
ed in current events, especially war
news. and Is up eervyyfEday3 and takes q
keen interest in his surroundings.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-01-04

The family Christmas tree Of The
Southams was set unthtisy year at The
home of Mr. and MIS-. Albert South.
am, where the Christmas dinner was
also served
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
AT
 HAYNES ON 6TH

Citizens of Hlanes will celebrate Independence day on Friday, so that they may attend the celebra- tions at Juneau on the Fourth and at Skagway on the seventh, accord ing to the following letter to the Daily Alaskan from w. B. Stout, representing the Haines committee
 "On account of the celebration at Juneau on the Fourth and at Skagway on the seventh and because number of the Haines people wish to attend both celebrations, the eel ebration of Independence day at Haines has been set for Friday, Ju- ly 6.
 "A cordial invitatioU is extended to the people of skagway to attend the celebration at HaiRes."
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
MAY CONSOLIDATE
 IN ONE

Ms. P. J. Malone, chairman of t. Juneau Red Cross was a visitor in skagway Saturday afternoon while the Steamer Spokane was in port. She met at the home of Mrs. w. c. Blanchard with the officers and committees and members of the To- cal Red Cross. The, meeting was iR' formal and the plans for future work was discussed.
 Mrs. ManOne expressed great pleasure at the splendid work thus far accomplished by the local chap ter, and was especially pleased with the large war fund which has ibeen collected stating that Skagway has done as well, If not better, per capita, than Juneau.
 Realizing that the purposes of the organization can best be ob- tained by unity of action, there is now a movement on foot to consoli- date all Red Cross chapters of AL a,ska into one big chapter to be call ed the Alaska Chapter"
 The total. amount thus far col lected by the Skagway chapter is $939.O0.
 Donations since the last report have been received as follows:- Frank Page -- .s .-. $5.OV New Membership e.. .. Q. $500 Presbyterian Sunday school conec- tion e. co. .,. co. .=. S24.OV
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02

Washington, July 2. - According to advice which were received here late Saturday by the department from Minister Reinsoh, the restor- ation of the Manchu dynasty in Chi na has been demanded of President Ii by General Chang and other mil itary leaders. The advice states that civil war is feared, and that if the militarists have the power behind them that they seem to have it will throw the country into an awful state of internal strife.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
GREECE ID FRONT.

Athens, July 2. - That Greece must take her place among the na- tions now struggling against the central powere to insure freedom to the world, was declTaed by Venize- los, selected to head King AleXand- CTS new ministry, in an address he made today before a large crowd which had gathered to hear q dis cussion of the war policies of Greece
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
FOURTH WILL BE CHILDREN'S
 HOLIDAY

With patriotic parade and pat riotio exercises by the school child ren, under the auspices of the Skagway branch of the Women's Patriotic League of Alaska, and big program of sports for boys and girls, with prizes for the winners, arranged by the Independence Day Sports committee, skagway will eel ebrate Wednesday the nations birth day.
 Planning to make the Fourth holiday, especially for the children, the Patriotic league is cooperating with the indep day commit tee in arranging a program that will help to inouloate in them the ideals of American patriotism. The school children are requested to assemble at noon Wednesday at the Presbyterian church to form their parade. The patriotic exercises will be held at one o'clock in the Elk'a hall. ,s.lsAl sl 4sAH
 Patriotic songs by the children patriotic airA by the skagway band and an address on loyalty to coun- try, with a new meaning this year, will make up the program,
 
 The Vrogram for Saturday, when other towns will join Skagway in celebrating Independence day will be announced later, according to the Sports committee today. Be side the baseball tournament and races, a tournament will also be held in tennis, singles and doubles for men and women.
 Nearly one hundred dollars in prizes will be given the winners in the different events of the child ren's outdoor sports Wednesday. Both boys and girls will compete
 The baseball game between the boys of the North End and thOsa of the South End, to be played at 10 o'clock at the ball park, will be the chief event of the sports. The
 CContinusd on page A
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
ENVOyS IF
 US. n BRAZIL

Washington, July 2.-Sending of special diplomatic mission to Bra zil by the United States to arrange for the closest possible cooperation between the two republics in the war against Germany, is under con- sideration by government officials, according to the announcement to- day. Though Brazil has made no formal declaration of war, she is considered practically to have ioin- ed the United States. !,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
PERSHING SAYS THAT HIS MEN
 ARE HI

Paris, July 2. = Declaring that t sight of the American soldiers landed on French soil made this "the happiest day" of of life, Gen. eral Pershing, commanding the U- nited States troops, returned today from Port Debarkation. He said the men were fit, confident and eager to take their place by the side of the French soldiers. Of the voyage and landing, he said it was accomplish ed without the loss of single man or animal, "a remarkable event in the transportation of troops"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
LIBERAL ARTS
 DEAN: DEAD

Seattle, July Prof. Arthur l. Hoggat, dean of the College of Li- beral Arts of the University of Wash ington, died Saturday evening at his home in this city from the result of an attack of la grippe. Dr. Hogget was young man, and very popular with the students of the university. -.-!I
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
FRENCH SHIP
 IS BLOWN UP

Paris, July 2.-AccOrding to ad- vices received here by the Admiral ty this morning, the French Steam ship Himalaya was sunk as Q Ee- suit of an e1DlosiOn, the cause of which is unknown. The disaster occurred while the ship was in the Mediterranean, and thirty of the Paa5engers and crew are reported missing. SEE
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
NANCHU REIGN
 NOW FOR CHINA

London, July "A dispatch re- ceived here this morning from Pek- in. says that General Chang Hsun, dictator, ordered President Ii to retire and that he Manchu dynasty in power.
 The dispatch further states that Emperor Hsuan Tung has been re- stored and that Sunday he issued Q mandate announcing his succession 10 the throne.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02

Butte, Mont, July 2.-The smelt- CTS and concentrating mills of the Anacouda Reduction and COncentra- ting company here were closed last nigh on account of a strike in which he fifteen thousand employees took part. The walk out is the result If a strike of t-e electricians and metal workers, who have been out for several days when their demantG for increased wages and shorter working days were demanded.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
CITY OF SEATTLE
 IS ON WAY NORTH

Seattle, July 2.-The City of Se- attle cleared from this port for Skagway and way ports yesterday. Skagway passengers booked are H. l Barthels and w. H. Blatchley. Mrs. VogeI is booked for Haines.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
STREET CAR
 KILLS VETERAN

Seattle, Wash, July 2.-Christiau Schutes, eighty seven years Of age, a veteran of the war between Prus- sia and Austria, wac run down by a street car and killed yesterday af- ternoOu while making an attempt to pass in front of the passing car.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
MAKE
 TOUR IF WEST
(COntinusd on page A

Washington, July 2. - Members of the Belgian mission to the Unit ed States left yesterday on a tour of the west. They will visit Seat tie July s. 't 'isA'{&
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02

Dr. L. s. Keller was a passenger on the Spokane for Juneau, where he went to look after some business matters. He Will return on the first boat.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
COPPER MINES ARE SHUT
 DOWN

Clifton, Ar;zona, July 2.-As the result of Q general strike of I. w. W. in which more pay and shorter hours were demanded, the fires were drawn from the big shelter here yesterday, and it is claimed by the smelter managers that 5000 men will be out of employment.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
I'M. BROWN FOR
 JUDGE 3RD DIST.

Washington, July 2. - F. M. Brown was nominated late Saturday by President Wilson for the position of federal judge in the third division of Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02

Globe, Arizona, July 2.-Seventy five mners employed here in the mines went out on strike last night when their demands for increased
 pay and shorter hours were refus ed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
FORMER SECRETARY OF
 THE NAVY PASSES AWAY

Hayerhill, Mass, July 2.-Former Secretary of the Navy Moody died at his homo in this city this morning
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02

WANTED-Plain sewing. Mrs G. c. Leach, Shaw Cottage, State St.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
An Illuminating Postcard.

A young girl of plebean ancestry
achieved fame as an actress in Lon
don. Feeling the necessity, however,
of rest from her labors, she wrote to
her uncle, n police sergeant of coun-
try village, asking him If she might
come and stay with him to recuperate.
She ended her note: please send L.
G. to say If l may come"
few days later her landlady rushed
upstairs with an awestricken coun-
tenance-a policeman wanted her The
girl descended with an ominous feel
ing at her heart, says London Tit-Bits
IF you please, miss" said the stolid
being who confronted her, cycling hei
with stern disapproval, "Tm the p. c
what you asked your uncle to send
hut ] may as well tell you straight
away as I'm respectable married
man. Your uncle's prepared to take
you in If you're willing to make your
self useful-feed the pig, clean his of
fee, and the two cells"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
SMALLPERCENTAGE
OF men REJECTED
ONLY FOUR PER CENT OF FIRST
DRAFT REFUSED BECAUSE
OF PHYSICAL DEFECTS.
BAD TEETH is MAIN REASON
Serious Defects, in Most Cases, Were
Discovered by Draft Boards Be-
fore Men Were Sent.
Lansing.


Less than per cent of the men
from Michigan and Wisconsin sent to
Camp Custer on the first draft are in
danger of being rejected.
The result of the rigid examinations
has delighted the division surgeons,
who had expected to lose 10 per cent
of the men in the final culling.
Michigan sent 1000 men to Camp
Custer in the first increment, and on
ly SO men have been rejected. Bad
teeth seems to have knocked out most
of the half hundred-teeth so bad that
dental work could not bring them up
to the regular army requirement of at
least two teeth on upper and lower
jaws that come in contact to permit
the grinding of food. Ear trouble is
next in eliminating men. Colonel G.
X. Bartlett is positive the mems ears
went wrong before they left home or
while they were on the way to Battle
Creek.
Ordinary defects were generally dis
covered by the draft boards in time to
save the government unnecessary ex'
pense-and yet man was sent to
Camp Custer from Detroit minus every
finger on his right hand. He could
scarcely carry gun, let along fire one
and Lieutenant-C Colonel Duncan X Ma
jor of the 339th infantry, was astound
ed.
II begged and begged the draft
board to send me to Battle Creek" the
man explained. I'm healthy and strong
and can use what's left of my right
hand. l figured If they let me into
camp they would find me something
could do for my country. Surely there
is some department that can use me-
But the fingerless Detroiter waf
turned down, while an another part
Of the camp they were considering
what should be done with drafted
man who shot off his index finger to
avoid service.