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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12

Further south progress for the
British below the river Scarpe where
Monchy LIE PreuX was captured yes
terday, is reported.
Much Importance is attached to
the resumption BY the French of the
general attack. Seemingly, they are
giving the Germans in the region
southwest of Laon all they can attend
to, preventing any reinforcements
from this sector of the lines menaced
by the British offensive.
Nivclle Strikes Hard
The main drive by General Nivelle's
forces was launched along the three
and one-half- mile front from Coucy
La Vile to Quincy-Basse. a consid-
CONTINUED on Page Al
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12

and as fast as they came had tasks
assigned them.
All yesterday members of the gen.
eral committee of the local chapter
were putting the workshop in readi-
ness for the opening this morning. The
room was stocked with large quanti-
ties of cotton gauze and other ma
terials and the equipment of sewing
Continued on Page ISL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinityi Part
Iy cloudy and colder Tonight and
Friday; lowest temperature to-
night about 40 degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Partly
overcast and colder tonight and
Friday; fresh northwest winds.
River
The Susquehanna river and all Its
branches will continue to fall
slowly. stage of about O.1 feet
in indicated for Harrisburg Fri
day morning.
General Conditions
The area of low pressure that was
central over Lake Superior We'd
neSday morning, has moved east
ward to the North Atlantic cOast;
1t caused unsettled weather with
some scattered, light showers
from the Great Lakes eastward to
the coast.
East of the MIssIssIppi and south
of the Lakes n general rise of to
is degrees In temperature Inns Oc-
Cured.
Temperature; n. M, 80.
Sunt Rises, 5i27 a. m.
Moon; Rises, HISS D. m.
River Stage; 6.4 feet above low
winter mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest Temperature, 8S.
Lowest temperature, 30.
Mem temperature, 81.
N~rmal temperature. 10.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
GRAINS Jump IN PRICE

GRAINS JUMP IN PRICE
chiesga April iz--Aaother sensational advance mark
ed the closing hour of the grain market today Wheat led
with extreme jumps ranging from 2s cents Tor the Sep
ebor option o eleven cents Tor May Corn advanced tron
to cents. 9ft'ns were "su held at fhe close
HARRISBURG MAN HoNoRED
Lancaster. April r. - The woodrnan Of the World.
concluded their convention to-day Henry E. Kigh,
Of Harrisburg was elected head clerk
mAPYrr. CLOSES FIRM
A-.,,, g., 49,, t-. s..,,, -
to hgoas. prices IN 'o7 last '0u'' but reached IN the haa'
yy-re estimated 52s non shares
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
BIG WAR COUNCIL
TO SHAPE POLICY
OF u. S. IN WAR
Commissions From England
and France Will Come to
America Soon
Rr Attncintcd Prcts

Washington, April 1.-THE Govern
ment to-day began to prepare for i'm
portant war councils to be held here
soon with commissions from England
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
[Continued ON Pagc 4l

STATE POLICE TO EDDYSTONE
At the request of District Attorney
]. B. Hannum, of Delaware county
twelve State police are being rushed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
NO IMPROVEMENT
IN PAPER PROBLEM
CAN BE EXPECTED
Entrance of U. S. Into War
Routs Any Chance of
Betterment

Advice from the Federal Trade
Commission and from experts in the
newspaper field are to the effect that
no improvement in the print paper
the entrance of the United States into
the world war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
BY .fssoeiatc6 Press

London April 12-Reports from Swiss source have
been received Rome that the Bulgarian minister at Bene
has made the ministers with view to
the conclusion of separate the Exchange Tee
graph Rome correspondent
Similar advces regarding Bulgaria sent by the Ex-
change Telegraph representative Lausanne He reports
that the Gazette of that city states has learned that semi
official Bulgarian delegates in Switzerland endeavorng
arrive basis for separate peace with representatives
of the entente.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12

Despite unfavorabe weather conditions prevailing the
British continue the delivery of telling strokes against the Germans
along the line from Lens St. Quentin.
Apparently devong the greater part of their attention the
of the line Nmy ridge the key position
the northern end of the front which they have captured the British
to-day drove against important positions north of the ridge and
captured them.
This blow driven home just southwest of Lens and
abed British advance their lines both sides of the Souchez
river
All German attempts regain the ridge itself have been
foed The Germans tried twice last night drive General Hag
from the positions they had established the northern end
German losses
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
BRITISH DRIVEHOlNE
SMASHING BLOWS ON
HLNDENBURG,S LINE

German Attempts to Regain Key to Positions in Northern
France Failed When Haig's Troops Mow DoUn InUad-
ers For Heavy Losses; French Launch Fresh Assault
to PreUent TeutOns From Sending Reinforcements
North
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General Conditions
Temperature. 8 n. M, so.

Highest temperature, 8S.
Lowest temperature, 30.
Menn temperature, %.
N~rmal temperature. 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-01

form Board 13l
sPTGIBIfATi4SS ARP B9 THE KAN
sAs STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR SIX
MONTHS.
Sealed proposals for furnishing the sup
the Business Manager of the Board of Ad-
ministratton until Saturday, one o'clock P
a., peeemhsr laiL, The prop pSsd S9a,l
posals for furnishing supplies, and shall
be addressed to the Business Manager OF
All proposals must be accompanied by a
certified check on some responsible bank,
payable to the Board of Administration,
equal in amount to five per cent OF the
sum total of such proposal, as a guar
anty for the faithful performance Of any
contract awarded. In case no award Is
once returned to him, and the check de-
posted by the successful bidder shall pc
returned to him when contract has been
duly signed and bond approved.
At the time above mentioned said pro-
pesals viii be opened. in public at the
toll, Topeka, Kan, for tabulation.
Commencing at nine a. m on the follow
ing days Monday, December 10, dry goods
December -, groceries; Thursday noon,
/ 80 p. m. December IS, meats and but
terine, flour and feed; Friday, a. M.
Contracts will be awarded on each article
separately to the lowest responsible bid
DER. b1OUeIS Oh OTy kOOuSs EEOScElcsg STA
tionery, queensware, and meats and but
terine must be present on said days, pre-
pared to place their goods before the Bust
ness Manager.
The Board and Business Manager re-
serve the right to reject any or all bids,
and to accept any article at price quoted
without the acceptance of the entire bid,
goods, if deemed for the best interests
of the state. Where both the bids and
quality of goods offered are the same. pref
erence will be 6Ten to the resident deal
ers of the stated Supplies mentioned las
ordered" and all other articles that are
pertshable. and the quality or value of
be shipped as ordered by the chief execu-
tive officers of the several institutions
All goods are to be spet delivery. except
A bill in detail must be sent to the In
stitution when goods are shipped; Pay
ment, will be made the month following
the delivery of the goods.
All supplies are for six months, begin
ming January 1, 1913, and must be deliv-
cred at the railway depot nearest the re-
spective institutions; when when in car
sidetrack to or near the institution, cars
must be placed at such point on the same
as shall ALB, be desigpsted hY the chief exeSg-
peka and OsaWatomie State Hospitals and
State Hospital for Epiieptics at Parsons
the Home for Feeble minded at Winfield
Kansas State Penitentiary at Lansing, ths
state heformatoFy at Hutchinson, Larnec
STATE HS9sp,tai q kaGned and the Stat
has such sidetrack spur, and Bidders
should iHferm themselves as to the switch
ing charges Of. the railroad companies 81
these various institutions before submit
ting their proposals. Freight and all othei
must Include delivery as herein stated, FREE
1 of charges for packing, freight, switching
or any other charges whatever.
] When no mention is made, when thii
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FOR RENT-HOUSES
FOR RENT

S-room house, modern except furnace,
3O2 West Sixth street. $4,000.
7-room modern house, pantry, store tore
room, sleeping porch, excellent repair, 15l1
7-room modern house, sleeping porch
and garage. 1898 Fillmore street. $500
Groom house, modern except furnace,
barn, 112S Kansas avenue. $500
Groom house, modern except furnace,
newly decorated S21 HnntoOn. $500
Groom house, electric light, gas and city
water, POS Harrison street 1880.
Broom house, electric lights, ITS Twiss
avenue. $1,000
Large club hall with reception room,
modern except heat, 232 Kansas avenue.
$500.
Mercantile building. north, east, south
avenue
c. G. Blakely & Co.
102 Mulvane Bldg Telephone No. 73S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF BUsI-
NESS COLLEGE FOR A PERMIT TO
CANVASS IN THE STATE OF KANSAS.
Notice is hereby given that the Salina
Business College of Saiina, Kansas, has
made application to me for a permit to
canvass in the state of Kansas for the pur-
pose of selling tuition in advance, or to
contract, or 70 secure notes for tuition frem
students before their. registration In the
business college herein named. IL satis-
factory proof Is furnished that the above
named business college is incompetent to
furnish such a course of instruction as IT
adyertises or that the moral surroundings
of the Institution are not good or that the
premises are kept in an unhealthy eondi-
ton or If the agents of said institution use
misrepresentation or fraudulent methods
in securing contracts, notes OF cash from
prospective students, in such case permit
win not be granted to such buslness coli
lege. w y; kose..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-01

PER CENT MONEY
To loan on farms aud inside business prop
erty I'm any amount from 100000 to S100,
10000. 6 per cent money TO loan on resi-
dences. If you wish a new loan, or to
change or increase your loan, write or call
BETZER REALTY s. LOAN co
New England Bldg. Established 1856
MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Horses. cattle, pianes, diamonds, bpuse-
carriages. machinery, and to salaried peo-
ple.-F. S. Thomas. 51a Kansas avenue.
Tel. 29S.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.


RARE OPPORTUNITY-For sale. My
beautiful $500 victrola size photograph
sept $50: used only ten weeks. Wonderful
bargain. VIII ship c. o. D., allow exam
nation and trial without one cent deposit.
If found unsatisfactory, will pay freight
both ways, Write B. G. Nordin, 3166 Ogden
ave. Chicago. Ill.
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FOR EXCHANGE
WILL TRADE FOR
SUBURBAN

Seven room residence southwest part of
city. Property in fine condition. Two and
a half east frant lots Paving all paid for
Owner will trade for two three acres
improved tract,
will buy very nice 6 room residence in
west part of city, east front, fine location.
$500
will buy a strictly modern z room resi-
dence in Westlawn, over two lots frontage.
F. g. LAGERSTROM,
Real Estate and Fire Insurance,
Room Is Shawnee Bldg. 701 Jackson st.
Phone 1880
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wANTED-sAI.EsMEN
----~>------------ -----s~--~--~---
SELL GROCERIES

SELL GROCERIES
One of worlds largest wholesale grocers
Capital over S1.OOO.OOO0O) wants ambi-
tious men lin every locality, outside of To-
peka, to sell direct to consumer nation
ally known brand of groceries. teas, cof-
fees, spices, paints, oils, stock foods, etc.
Big line easy sales. Values beat any COM
petition. Earn big money. No experience
capital required. Complete sample
outfit and free selling instructions start
you. Long established reliable house, ask
your banker. White today. John Sexton
& Co.. Lake and Franklin streets, Chicago,
illinois,
EN-Experienced or inexperi-
enced. city or travelling. Send for
our free book "A knight of the Grip
and list of openings. Immediate en-
ployment service rendered members. Ad-
dress nearest office, Natl. Salesmens TT.
Assn, Dept 800, Chicago, San Francfsco'
New York.
IF you are out of a job and want a high
class selling position calling on the
housewife, a 1-cent post card will put
you IN touch with a $1,000 to 5000
week proposition Div. NJ. 1883, American
Aluminium Mfg. Co. Lemont, Ill
SALESMAN-For Kansas: balance year
and next; permanent position; old house
selling staple line Of exceptional terms ;
high commissions with SO weekly ad-
vance. Salesmanager, Suite 926 500 Wood
ward Detroit.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. clothing statesmen,
popular priced NeY York tailoring line
$3.50 to $25 90. Exclusive territory.
Hustlers make $4,000 week. Phoenix Tail
Oring Co, 91j Andrus Bldg, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
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WANTED-TO BUY

n NmVH G Highest price paid for End
BFAUBN1G0 hand clothes ladies' or gents.
NOVACk 4O41b F.. 4TA. TEL 1860.
0IIMIW Phone 2G6 for highest prices
DU4SBA for junk of all kinds.
OVAL BROS.
WANTED TO BUY land that the river is
cutting on, any place. Write the Patent
Steel Jetty Co, Silver Lake, Kansas
WANTED-Barber fixtures Two or three
chair case. in good location. Box 403.
st Marys. Kan.
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LEGAL

State Of Kansas,

State OF Kansas,
~ Governors Office.
WHEREAS, Bud jackson, colored, under
arrest and confined in the county jail at
Alma, Kansas, charged with rape, broke
Jail last Tuesday night, November 9Th,
and is still at large, and
man stand trial for the offense he has
Governor OF the State of KANSAS by virtue
of the power vested in me, do hereby offer
one Hundred AND FIFTY DOLLARS
for the arrest within ninety 800 days and
final conviction thereafter, of the said Bud
IN WITNESS WHEREOF l have here
unto subscribed my name and
caused caused TO to be AT affiS Se the
~ the Capitol, this 5oth day Of
November, A. d. 1917.
J. T. BoTKIN. Secretary of State.
By Z. A. CORNELL,
Asst. Secretary of State.
First published in The Topeka State
Journal, November %, 1911
SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES OF
SUPPLIES
STATE soLDIERs' HoME AT FORT
BIG66EE&$RE2TKE NS HOME AT Ellis,
Sealed proposals for furnishing the sup
plies herein named will be received by the
State Board of Managers until one o'clock
p. m, December s, 1917. The proposals
shall be in writing, sealed and marked
Proposals for furnishing supplies" and
shall be addressed to the President Of the
Board of Managers, Memorial Hall Build
ing, Topeka, Kan. All proposals must be
accompanied by a certified check on some
responsible bank payable to tie Board OF
Managers, equal in amount to five per cent
/ of the sum total of such proposal. as a
guaranty for the faithful performance OF
any contract awarded. In case no award
is made to the party the check shall be al
once returned to him, and the check de-
posted by the successful bidder shall be
| Returned to him when a contract has been
duly signed and bond approved.
At the time above mentioned said pro
posals will be opened, in public, at the
Memorial Hall Building, Topeka. Kan, fol
| tabulation.
Commencing at nine a. m. on the follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-01
MONEY
FARM LOANS wANTEr

FARM LOANS WANTED
This cemnany has an unlimited
amount Of funds TO lend on East
ern and Central Kansas Farms at
so with reasonable commission,
Our representative is at your serv-
ice if You want Information.
THE FARM MORTGAGE CO.
Crawford building. Topeka, kan-
Phone a6jd
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(First published in Topeka State Journal
November %, 1910
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

GOSH LOOK HERE
Let's get acquainted. If you want any
thing in the real estate line come in. We
have a large list of both city and farm
property.
160 a 91a miles of Topeka, $50 acres
meadow and some pasture, so a. broke.
Fair imp. Price for short time, $56.25
per a. Have lots more just like this, and
in fact have everything listed that is for
sale almost. Many bottom farms.
w. t. DAWSON & co.
Room 1, Columbian Bldg
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FOR sALE-FARAIs.

320-ACRE ranch % miles from Topeka,
well Fenced and watered, fair buildings.
$40 per acre. Cash and terms. Shilling
law, SIS Kansas avenue.
100-ACRES, II miles from Topeka; 60
acres under cultivation, 6 acres bottom
land, Is acres good pasture, balance tim
Der; S-room farm cottage, fair Out-build-
ings, never failing well, orchard, clear.
Price $40 per AGRA Cash only. Shil-
liIglaW.
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FOR RENT-FURNISHE HOUSES
1905. WEST ST, room furnished for Hight
housekeeping, COAL gas, electric lights.
Phone 2217 Blue
sIX-ROOM modern house, nicely furnished,
cheap. 1890 Fillmore. Phone $3.50 Blue.
nisbed FAM roon Ph6na 3s 9Sei"
MODERN room, privilege of parlor and
piano. Phone 2T66 Blue.
MODERN furnished room, los W. 18th st.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
F A II M
FOR SAL f.

so acres, near Topeka, one mile from
small town. Good improvements. A snap,
at $1,000. 81, 500 down. See the White
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

CARPET and rug weaving; also pillow
covers, portiers, etc. 221 Lake. 229S White
rOs2 HASTY AUTO. EXPRESS
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STATE MOuSE $4,000

6 room house, IL lots, modern except
furnace, 4 blocks west state house-if all
cash less than $2400 will buy it. J. T. Bell,
reliable advisor on real estate, 735 Fillmore.
Phone 914.
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MISCELLANEOUS

FREE cINDERs-white Star Laundry.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOK RENT-ROOMs

FOR RENT modern. except furnace
furnished rooms. downstairs. Phone 5244
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Watch repairing. Main springs,
Toe; cleaned, T5c. All work guaranteed.
Armstrong Jewelry Co, 429 Kansas Ave.
TEAM, harness, 2 wagons, wide and mar
row tires, well broken, 1900 pounds f
year-old horse. 3042 Blue.
MAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH SCHOOL
Invest in good paper route. Phone 1913
Ring 2
FOR SALE-$125 Nuntley vaccuum cleaner
as good as new for $50. f23 Clay St
FOR SALE-WOod. Phone BIB ks
1859 HASTY AUTO ENPRESS
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
Pleasant Affair at St. David

At the new home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Matt eson, of St. David
a reception and house warming was
given last Thursday afternoon from
4 till 6 by Mrs. Matteson. A large
number of her women friends were
present and delightful time was
enjoyed. The house was beauti-
tifully decorated with flowers and
delightful refreshments served.
One of the visitors was life
long friend of the hostess, Mrs.
Rhoda Eldredge, an elderly lady
who was present at the first birth
day of Mrs. Mattesen, in fact, as
sumed the role of stork on that
momentous occasion. She gave a
reminiscent little talk which was
much enjoyed by all the ladies
DreSent
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
New Minister Arrives

Rev. David Roberts, the new
pastor of the Methodist Church,
with Mrs. Roberts and daughter,
Miss Veda, arrived Thursday from
Glendale, comiug through by auto
mobile. Mr.. Roberts states that
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris had reached
Glendale before he left, and that
Mr.. Ferris preached there last Sun
day night. Mr.. Roberts and fam
lily have taken the Trask house.
He was once before stationed here
and is known to some of the older
residents. Services will be held to-
morrow evening as usual.
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
Party to the Stronghold

A pleasant outing to Cochise
Stronghold was made last Sunday
from St. David by auto, Prof. and
Mrs, w. F. Dyches, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Matteson, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
w. Boyle, Misses Mildred Fergu-
son and Margaret Busby compos-
ing the party, Mr.. Chip" Gauen
also joined the party. An early
start was made and the middle of
the day was spent enjoying the
cool air, pure mountain water and
the elegant lunch provided. i'll the
shade of this highly romantic spot.
The return wos made in sthe even
ing after day of real enjoyment.
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
St. David Items
(By Special Correspondent,

Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson have re-
turned from Bisbee where they
have been visiting for some time.
The Pomerene and St. David boys
played another game of ball Friday
last. The St. David boys won, the
score being 22 to S.
Mr.. Dyches, principal of the St.
David school, went to Bi"bee Tues
day and returned Thursday.
A Liberty Bond meeting was held
here Tuesday evening. Prof. Rob-
ertson and Mr.. Cosby, of Benson,
were the speakers.
Mrs. Bertha Harris and family,
of Bisbee, are visiting here with
relatives and friends.
Miss Minnie Clifford went to
Tucson Saturday. agrozqa
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
johnson District Mining Notes

From reliable source is learned
that the Copper Chief Mining Co.,
of Johnson, is getting ready to COM
mence operations on large scale
the 1st of November. with Mr.. J .
r. Tong as superintendent. The
mine has been closed since since
January last. The Copper Chief
has been steady shipper in the
past, sending out about two cars
daily. They put a large compound
air compressor, steam driven, and
a new steam hoist. This will en-
able the company to make a larger
production than heretofore.
The Cobriza is finding it difficult
to secure cars in which to ship its
output.
The Dragon Copper Lease peo-
pie, at Dragon, are sinking on
their shaft. All other work is sus-
pended until the water level is
reached, where the sulpllide ore is
to be found.
The Benson signal., 1917-10-27
Red Cross Members
All Should Help
Responsibility Rests Upon
Each and Every Member

Were you at the last meeting Of
the Red Cross
IF not, why not?
Have you forgotten the boys
from Benson who are working for
you at Camp Funston, the Presidi c
and elsewhere They have not
forgotten you. During the past
two weeks letters have been re-
ceived from most of the boys who
were presented with towels. and
word was sent to the society from
three others who did not write di-
rectly. More than that, Archie
Theroux sent the society pano-
ramic view of Camp Funston,
where Our boys are undergoing in
tensive training.
Were you present to receive the
picture? Very few of the members
were that day. Benson now has a
membership of 81; So women and
"a men Surely of that number
more than a dozen women mem
bers could be present to sew for
those who have gone.
Just think for minute all that
the boys are giving up in order to
help make your home safe place
for you to live in. Surely you can
give few hours each week to help
make them more comfortable or to
help make bandage that may be
used on your son or your neigh
boris son.
There is no excuse for any wo-
man in Benson not doing good1y
bit of work at home, as the society
has a generous supply of all the
necessary material now and you
may take any amount home with
you, if it is impossible to attend
the meetings.
Mr.. Albert Jones recently DO
mated two dollars and fifty cents,