davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
HORACE BARROW IS
SAFE AND WELL

Considerable uneasiness has been
felt i'll Glenwood over the report pub
lished in Denver papers to the effect
that accounts from London told of the
sinking of the America steamer Plat
uria-and the death of the crew, among
whom was H. Darrow, a boatswain
from Denver. The Denver papers said
that no H. Darorw could be located as
a resident of Denver, and to make
matters worse the Times published a
big heading to the effect that Glen
wood Springs boy was supposed to
have been lost on the sunken steamer.
In view of the fact that Mrs. c. w,
Darrow of this city had heard from her
son in letter dated September 70
while the i'll fated vessel was supposed
to have been torpedoed in English wa
ters on September 15, it seemed impos-
sible that Horace Darrow of Glenwooi
could possibly have been on board. The
story seemed all the more unreasonable
from the fact that Horace has been
taking special study in the wireless
school at Mare Island and it was
known that he lad expected to remain
there for some time yet and had no idea
that he would be assigned to a place
on board ship in the near future.
However the reports were very dig
concerting the many friends of this
popular young man until G. W. Darrow
wired his son concerning the rumor.
The reply made it very plain that
Horace, like Mark Twain when he read
the news Of his death, "didn' 4 bslieve
. word Of It," On the contrary he
wired his father that he was well and
hearty and expected to remain on ~
island for the next six months to come.
Thus was q great deal Of temporary
anxiety, dipelled from family and
friends, all Of whom were glad to. be
assured that Horace is his real self.
The identity Of the missing man has
not yet been explained.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
KoLB COMPLETES BOAT TRIP
THROUGH RED ROCK CANON

Montrose, Sept. ls.-Ellsworth L.
kolb, the explorer, reached Montrose
today, having completed the trip by
ooat through the Black canon of the
Gunnison. This is a feat that he has
twice attempted, and last year he navi.
gated all but the last twelve miles of
the route. This last portion is known
as the Red Rock canon, and it proved
most dangerous part of the whole jour
ney. Last year he guided his boat
through all but the Red Rock canon.
and the bad weather caused him to
postpone his attempt.
-Four days ago he entered the Red
Rock canon in canvass boat, capable
of holding up but one man and the mes.
essary baggage. Albert Moore accom-
panied Kolb, but he made the journey
along the edge Of the water and On
land.
Pioneers Of the country had predicted
that Mr.. Kolb would never be able to
got through the Red Rock canon.
Mr.. Kolb win leave here tomorrow
for Denver. where his mother awaits
him, she having come on from Pit&a-
burg.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
IMPROVED CONDITIONS
THROUGH DKNvER's DRY LAW

Chicago, Sept 1s.-Dr. W. J.. johnson,
associate secretary Of the Presbyterian
board Of temperance, who has been As
sisting in the work Of the Dry Chi
cago Federation, spoke at the Irving
Park Methodist Episcopal church to-
night.
"During the flint year Of prohibi.
tion in Denver" he said, "srrests for
drunkennsss dsereased 90 per cent, VI.
sraney 70 per esnt and divorce 20 Per
Esent. Within thirty days Wholesale
merchants reported ~ Immediate jsnp
Of 30, 20 and 20 per cent. Retail trads
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
SUCCESSFUL SALE

The public sale of the Chapman Chat
field dairy herds at the Chatfield ranch
near Cardiff last Saturday was sue
cessful- event, as the public sees it,
although the owners thought some Of
their stock brought less money than
1t was worth. The better grade Of COWS,
and there are some splendid specimens,
brought perhaps all they were worth,
the prices on these ranging from 800
to $110 while the common grades in
some instances sold little low.
The hogs were gobbled up in hur-
~ at what q few months ago would
have been considered fabulous prices.
A pair Of driving horses brought no
bidders, while. miscellaneous goods
brought only fair prices. J. A. NeLusn
of Grand Junction was the auctionesr,
and @. R. Mccarthy served - clerk.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
Japan and China Move to Aid Allies
With 100000 Men and Necessary
Ships and Munitions
HA|G TAKES MANY POSITIONS

London, Sept. 20.-Early this morn
ing the British infantry went cover
the top' on wide front east of
Ypres and the Flanders offensive was
on again.
The rush evidently was successful at
the outset, for the capture of positions
of value was reported by Field Marshal
Sir Douglas Haig during the forenoon,
and the progress made was described as
satisfactory
The renewal of the offensive came
after long pause in which intensive
preparatory work had been carried on
increasingly.
The object of the attack, it would
seem, is of driving wedge further into
the Flanders front and eventu-
ally compelling German abandonment
of the Belgian coast with its valuable
submarine and aerial bases. The civil
population is recently reported to have
been removed from towns in the Ger
man rear along a wide stretch of this
front. ..-.,.
Another concentrated effort by the
British to break down the Eerman de-
fense east Of Ypres is under way. A
British drive along a front of eight
miles between the Ypres- Confines and
the Ypres-Staden railways was started
at dawn Thursday morning. At night
fall the British commander reported
the occupation of important positions,
the capture Of more than 1000 prison
ers and the infliction of heavy casui-
ties on the Germans.
Heavy artillery preparation for days
has been going on with extensive raids
in anticipation of tremendous infan-
try assault and when the British left
the trenches they were preceded by
row upon row of barrage fire, reaching
into the German lines to greater
depth than on any previous occasion
Concrete redoubts, hundreds of md.
chimes, barbed wire entanglements and
marshy ground faced the British in
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
Cessation Of Business as Citizens
Shower Our Brave Boys With
Hearty Good Wishes
mid TEARS and CHEERS

i Sheriff Fravert and c. f. Hub
bard of the local board were on han
to see that the boys were thoroughly
provided for and that they lacked for
nothing until they reached Denver and
placed themselves in charge of the fed
eral army officers who will escort them
to Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas,
where they will enter the federal
training quarters. The local board des-
ignated Richard McGuirk, Jr., as cap
tain of the forces from this county,
this honor being well bestowed.
"Dick" is graduate of the Garfield
County High school and he has shown
his worth while serving as deputy as
SCISSOR of Garfield county.
The Glenwood schools dismissed early
and the pupils, in charge of their
teachers, attended the big demonstra-
tion which was calculated to inspire
patriotism. They were especially inter
etsed in the two graduates of the CAT
field County High school, Dick NJ
Gnirk and Walter Korn, and gave them
q good sendon with many Of their
school yells delivered in q most hearty
fashion.
The drafted men had been honored
the previous evening with banquet
at the Williams, rendered by Mrs. sadis
korn, with a trip to the picture show
ut the il; nds @: c. w. Darrow and with
dance given in their honor by the
Glenwood Eagles. Thus were they the
recipients Of much attention by our
citizens who are certainly proud of this
fine body of men going forth at their
country's call to battle against tyranny
and despotism.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22

9 q o d Q . Q d d Q Q . e
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22

their storming operations, but the
heavy guns had cut down many of the
barriers and the British went forward
steadily, gaining all of their objectives
and penetrating the German lines in
places for a mile or more.
The Associated Press staff corres-
pondent at the front declares that if
the British maintain the positions to
which they have advanced, "they will
have accomplished one of the most re-
markable and most important achieve
ments in recent months.'
Toxic, Sept. 2O.-Japan will soon
take her first step in her plan to furnish
shipping aid to the allies in the war.
1t was stated today that three japan
ese vessels, now in the japanese Med
iterranean service, will shortly be taken
off that run and put into service be-
tween Seattle and Vladivostok.
Peking, Sept. 15.-Announcement was
made in government circles today that
the Chinese cabinet, provided the en-
tente approved, was willing to send
100000 soldiers to France, in compli-
ance with the French request
An appeal has been made to the
United States to aid China, as the
entente allied powers were helped, fl
nanclally, to equip her troops
At the Chinese foreign office TO-DAY
it was announced the Japanese would
evacuate the Manchurian town of
Tsianhsian they occupied after a clash
between Chinese and japanese soldiers
and police over tn" question of Yalu
river lumber interests. japanese sol
diers still are in possession of the
town of 1000 population.
Chinese and japanese officials her.
say the incident probably will be set
tied locally. The clash resulted in the
killing of two Chinese and one japanese
and the wonnding of many other per-
sons.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22

increased from 10 to 40 per cent. Col
lections were so per cent better.
THE increase in bank deposits for
the year was 16 per cent-more than
$29, 100000. There was an increase of
26 per cent in savings banks deposits
in nine months, and 10000 new savings
accounts were opened.'
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22
aARF1ELD's ROLL OF HONOR

GARFIELD's ROLL OF HONOR
Judge Coakley, Silt.
John Herbert Brosius, Rifle.
Fred Miller, Silt.
John Garrett Hooker, Rifle.
Richard McGuirk, Jr., Glenwood.
Leslie Harvey Patch, New Castle.
George Albert Mullen, Rifle.
Oscar Conrad Murphy, Rio Blanco.
Donald NJ. Bowman, Carbondale.
orvill W. Chambers, Carbondale.
Claude NJ. Dorrell, Rifle.
Stephen Gall, Carbondale.
Henry s. Myser, DeBeque.
Jay F. Farmer, Atchee.
Geo. w. Jones, Highmore.
Richard Herd, Kansas City.
Leon L. Wright, Meeker.
Charles Rich, New Castle.
Walter Korn, Glenwood.
Charles Albert Redmond, Ouray.
Pursuant to a proclamation issued by
Mayor Kirwan, the business houses. Of
Glsnwood were closed for one hour last
Wednesday Afternoon while our citi-
zens gathered at the station to do hon
or to the young men, who are to do
honor to themselves and their country
in the cause Of freedom. The response
to the mayors call was most encour.
aging as q large crowd gathered at the
Rio Grande platform to let the young
heroes know that they were proud of
the step they were taking.
The Glenwood band played several
military airs as well as a humber of
other selections and throughout. the
program goodbyes were said and good
wishes showered on the new recruits
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-22

County Agent =. Q, Alfred s,surasd
TAursday, evening witA his hnily fisn
. two wssks' viait with rslativss n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
POULTRY MAY
BEEATENON
TUESDAYS

Owing to the plentiful supply of
poultry of all kinds in cold storage at
this time and the further fact that
small inland towns find it extremely
difficult to procure fish for meatless
Tuesday, the Food Administration wish
es to approve of poultry being serv-
ed on all Tuesdays hereafter until
further notice.
There are in cold storage over 25,-
100000 pounds of chickens and ap-
proximately 100000 pounds of tur-
keys.
The legal Department of the Unit
ed States Food Administration has
decided that it is illegal for the stor-
age warehouses to carry in storage
this large stock any longer and it will
soon be released for consumption.
With this large volume of poultry
coming on to the market for sale, con-
sumers may look for an abundant sup
ply at lower prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
ABOUT MRS.
ANNABURT

The following clippings taken from
the Atlanta Ga, papers will be of in
terest to the friends of Mrs. Walter
Burt, who is we'll known in this city:
"a trio of Atlanta musicians, con-
sisting of Mrs. A. Rocheleau Burt, vo-
calist; Miss Bessie Voorhees,, violin
list, and Miss Grace A. Bell, pianist,
and organist, have just returned from
a series of delightful concerts given
at Ror g, Fort Oglethorpe and Chat
tanooga.
Atlanta Musicians Appear in Chat
tanOOga and Rome.
Mrs. Anna r. Burt, dramatic sopra-
ma and lady voice teacher of Atlanta
Conservatory of Music; Miss Grace
Bell teacher of piano and pipe organ
at Cox College and the Atlanta Con-
servatory and Miss Bessie VOORHEES,,
advanced violin student Of George FIR.
Lindner, will appear in Rome Satur-
day evening at the Martha Berry
school, and Sunday afternoon at the
Officers Training camp at Chattanoo-
ga, while Sunday night they will give
q program in the Tabernacle at Chat
tanooga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
4 YEAR IF CHEER

A lot of good fortune is in store for
those families who are on The Youths
Companion subscription list for 1913
a year of cheer.
There will be II glorious serial or
group stories, ranging from a girls
war story by Grace S. Richmond and
Indian adventures by James Willard
Schultz, to the unrivaled tales of for
mer days by C. A. Stephens.
The charm of Companion stories lies
in the fact that whether they are es-
pecially written for boys or for girls,
everyone enjoys them to the full. Then
there are special pages for the Fam
lily, Boys, Girls, and even for little
Conference.-The the Editorial Page,
Current Events and a Doctors Corner
supply all the requirements of the fam
ily for good reading. And this parti-
cular feast can come from no other
source.
The Companion alone is $500, but
by special arrangement new subscrib-
ers for The Companion can also, by
adding only 25c, have McCall's Maya
zine for 1918, both publications for
only 1925.
This Interchangeable offer includes
1. The Youths Companion-52 is
sues in 1918.
2. All remaining 1917 issues of The
Companion free.
s. The Companion Home Calendar
for 1918.
4. McCall's Magazine-12 fashion
I numbers in 1918.
! All for onl 1925
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
Commonwealth Ave, Boston, Mass
New Subscriptions Received at this
Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
THANKSGIVING

President Wilson in his Thanksgiv-
ing Proclamation makes no attempt to
recount the specific things for which
the Nation at thsi time has cause to be
grateful. Had he particularized doubt
less he would have given the result of
the Second Liberty Loan a prominent
lace among those things for which the
Nation should be thankful.
For the great result Of the Second
Liberty Loan campaign, with nearly
1O, 100000 Americans rallying to the
financial support of the Nation and
subscribing over four and half bill
lion dollars for the purchase of Liberty
Loan Bonds, is a cause for deep thanks
giving in the heart of every. loyal
American.
President Wilson says the Nation
should be thankful that we have been
given the opportunity to serve man.
kind as we once served ourselves in
the great day of our Declaration of In
dependence by taking up arms against
the tyranny that threatened to master
nd debase men everywhere.
So. too, can all subscribers to the
Liberty Loan be thankful that they
have been given an opportunity to aid
in this great mission of America and
have done their part toward giving to
the world liberty and justice and Sc
curity from the tyranny that threatens
to master and debase all nations and
all men.
Every purchaser of Liberty Loan
Bond has struck blow for human lib
erty and for civilization and human :
ity. Let them remember this on
Thursday, the Goth day of November,
and be thankful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
THANKSGIVING
DAY

We had eight Thanksgiving Days in
a year once. That was during the Re-
evolutionary War. They fell in April
May, July, and December, Then, in
1777, Washington cut the days to one,
in December, and the next year he ap-
pointed day in May.
Then, in 1889, came our present
Thanksgiving Day in November. But
the day fell into disuse until in July
1868, Philadelphia woman, Mrs. Sa-
rah J. Hale, sent a copy of Washing
tons proclamation to President Lin
coin and suggested that he revive the
day and make it national. Lincoln did,
but made Thanksgiving August 6. At
ter that the idea spread and the date
was brought back to November.-Tak-
en- from The Ladies' Home Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city Off
sers, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation.
COUNTY OFFICERS

County Judge-W. J Conway.
Sheriff-John f. bennington.
Under Sheriff Albert Natwick.
County Clerk-Sam Church.
County Treasurer-Claus Johnson.
Register of Deeds-Henry Ebbe
Clerk of the Circuit Court-A. B.
Bever.
District Attorney-John Roberts.
County Highway Commissioner
L. Amundson.
Register in Probate-Mrs. Nellie
Dolan.
Surveyor. w. Severns.
Coroner-H. H. Helke.
Superintendent of Schools-George
A. Varney.
Assessor of Incomes-Andrew P.
Zen.
Superintendent of Poor Farm-Jas.
Case
Superintendent of Isane Asylum
L. E. Gibson
State Senator-I. P. Witter.
Member of Assiembly-Byron Whit
bingham.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
UNADULTERATED
PATRIOTISM
From Marshfeld Herald:

L rom hdISullSlu IlSIdIu'
An incident that happened in this
city last Thursday reminds US of the
story of the widows mite. On that
day, bent with age and carrying bum
die under her arm, there came to our
city from the direction of Hewitt wo-
man whose grey hair bespoke her age,
Her home is four miles east of here.
Her mission to Marshfield was to de-
liver to the Red Cross five pair of wool
sox she has sat up nights, after her
homework was done, to knit for the
soldier boys. She walked the entire
distance and on her return home took
back with her enough yarn to knit an
other five pair. The woman was Mrs,
8. Kampschoer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
Man Troubled for Two Years

No one should suffer backache
rheumatic pains, stiff joints, swollen
sore muscles, when relief can be easily
had James McCrey, Berrien Center
Michigan, says he was troubled with
kidney and bladder trouble for two
years. He used several kinds of medi-
cine without relief, but Foley's Kidney
Pills cured him. Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
THE SERMON
HIT HIN

A colored preacher was vehemently
denouncing the sins of his congrega-
ton. "Bredern and sistern, All warns
yo' 'gainst de heinous sin OBJ shootln'
craps! All charges yo' 'gainst de black
rascality of liftin' pullets. But above
all else, bredern an sistern, All de-
molishes yo' 'gainst de crime OBJ mel
on stealin',"
A brother in the back seat made an
odd sound with his lips, rose and snap
per his fingers. Then he sat down a
gain with an abashed look.
"Whuffo, nah Fren',' said the par
son sternly. does you rar up an snap
yo' fingahs when All speaks of melon
stealin'?"
''Yo' jes remin's me, pahson," the
man in the back seat answered meekly,
"wha' All lef' NAH knife. THE Plow-
man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
CAMP GRANT
MEN CAN BE HOME
CHRISTMAS

Camp Grant, Rockford, Hl-Maj.
Gen. T. H. Barry authorizes that de-
serving officers and men of the
Eighty-sixth division be given permits
sion to be absent from Camp Grant
from noon Saturday, Dec. p, until
taps III p. n.y., Dec. 26, to let them
spend Christmas with their families.
The full period will be granted only
to those who intend to visit homes of
fathers, mothers, wives and children.
Thanksgiving will be the first real
holiday for the national army since
it's existence, and men look forward to
it expectantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
BIRTHDAY
PARTY

The ladies of the west side Lutheran
church gave a surprise party in the
assembly hall of the school on Thurs
day afternoon, Nov. %, in honor of
the birthday anniversary of the pas
tors wife, Mrs. G. NJ. Thurow. About
fifty ladies were present and very de-
licious refreshments were served The
center of the table being occupied by
a large birthday cake surrounded by
candles.
Mrs. Thurow was presented with a
purse as a mark of appreciation and
esteem with which she is held by the
ladies of the church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
&. .. ?.
CLUBPARTY

Mrs. F. F. Mengel was hostess to
the members of the G. O. P. Club and
few invited guests at her home on
Wisconsin street, Thursday after
noon. The afternoon was very pleas
antly spent at cards, four tables be-
ing in use Mrs. J. B. Arpin was sue
cessful in winning the club prize and
Mrs. P c. Daily the guest prize. Very
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess at the close of the after
noon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
TWO Splendid
ENTERTAINMENTS

The Ideal Theatre management GER
tainly scored a decided success with
their program on Sunday and Monday
nights. Not only were the pictures
especially fine, but both of these ev-
enings the Hawaiian Strollers proved
a very strong attraction, and the thea
ire was crowded to its capacity. The
Ideal Theatre is conspicuous for its
excellent selection of photo plays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
THEY KICK
BUT KEEP Still

A quack doctor was holding forth his
medicines to rural audience.
eyes, gentlemen" he said, II have
sold these pills for twenty-five years,
and never heard word of complaint
Now, what does that prove?"
Voice in the crowd-"That dead men
tell no tales"-N. Y. Globe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

Regular meetings of this board is
held on the first Monday of each
month at 1880 o'clock p. m.
1st Ward-Mrs E. P. Arpin and w.
r. Reeves.
End Ward-J. R. Raglan and Jacob
Searls.
3rd Ward T. w. Brazeau, W. F.
Kellogg.
4th Ward-Guy 0. Babcock, Pres,
Mrs. Sam Church
5th Ward-Otto Beine and Carl
Nord.
9th Ward-Rev. H. B. Johnson.
Johnson.
7th Ward-C A. Hatch and Mrs. B.
L. Brown.
9th Ward-J. W Natwick, C. A.
Meilicke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-E. W. Ellis.
City Clerk-Joseph Wheir, Jr.
City Treasurer-Louis Schall.
Assessor-Clark Lyon.
City Attorney. J. Jeffrey.
Justices of the Peace-F. W. Cal
kins, Edward n. Pomainville.
Chief of Police-R. S. Payne.
Health Officer-Dr. J. J. Looze.
Supt. of Public Works-E. Mccarthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
THE WHOLE NEIGHBOR-
HOOD KNOWS

Mrs. Anna Pelzer, 1926 Jefferson
St., So. Omaha, Neb., writes, "Foley's
Honey and Tar cured my daughter of
a bad cold Ny neighbor, Mrs. Benson
cured herself and family with Foley's
Honey and Tar, and in fact most ev-
eryone in our neighborhood speaks
highly of it as a good remedy for
Coughs and Colds. Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
GERMAN
MARK SHRINKS

New York-Wall street bankers
have received cable advices stating
that the exchange value of the German
mark in the Holland and Switzerland
markets has recently dropped to the
equivalent of about 1912 cents. The
mint valuation of one German mark is
23.8 cents. Last March when German
exchange was last traded in on the
New York market, four marks were
quoted at 691a cents, or about II
cents a mark.