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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
With THE FLAG
Twin Brooks Boy Writes Of Army Life
and Tells Something Of what
the Y. N. c. A. IS DOln0.

The following letter from a
Twin Brooks boy. w. A. Fgermayer,
was received by Mr.. Enoch Lind
quist Of Twin Brooks. Mr.. Lind
quist asked the yonng man to state
what the Y. M. C. A. was doing
for the boys>and the close of the
letter is in response to this inquiry.
Are you helping the boys in this
line or are you just setting" The
letter is written from Camp Fun
ston, Kas., where the South Dakota
boys are stationed. They are as
follows:
Dear Friend Enoch:-
Received your letter the other
day and was sure glad to get it. it
seems good to get news from home.
This leaves me we'll outside Of
sore throat.
Yes this camp is a regular city, it
is improved great deal over that
picture | sent you. There are
smoke stacks and lights of all sorts
over the grounds now. 1t is 70 be
permanent camp after the war.
It's a nice place if it were not for
wind. and it sure has got it over
South Dakota when it comes to
wind-it's always blowing dust
here.
My work is getting more inter-
esting every day. | have been stud
ying the flag signals the last two
weeks and will take up the Morse
code next week, SO this is sort of q
school in way. believe we are
in the best troop here as we have
got nice officers, and have no heavy
rifles to lug around or clean, but
will carry Colts automatic pistols,
and than have the machine guns.
Expect our mules and machine guns
next week. Yes the folks wrote
about taking out Liberty Bonds. !"
did not take out any myself, but
altoge her in Co. D they amount
ed to over 81 500.
You asked me in your letter
what the Y. NJ. C. A. is doing for
the boys. They do a great deal for
the boys; they have twelve Y. M. C.
As here in this camp and will have
their opening night at the Auditor
ium Monday Nov. 6. | am here at
Y. NJ. c. A. No. 8, writing this;
they furnish paper and envelopes
for the boys SO there is lots of writ
ing done here, they also give the
boys wrapping paper to serd things
home, also sell stamps so we can
mail all parcels here, thus saving
US walking to the Postoffice.
1t being a religious institution
they have services here every Sun
day and Thursday evenings. Other
evenings they always have some
thing going on. Such as entertain
ments the boys get up themselves.
Picture shows once a week, and if
they cannot get any thing else they
show them oftener, but Friday
night is the regular picture night;
they showed "Pennington's Choice
last Friday which was very good,
in fact all their pictures are good.
They also have lectures here. It
makes person feel home-like to
come in here. as the ones in charge
are always pleased to see you
Rev. Burke, the head one in
charge of No. 8 knows how to draw
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
ThlFSk Cunningham.

A very happy wedding ceremony
was solemnized by DR.. A. E. Bur-
if at O'Clock in the afternoon Of
the 9Th inst, at the farm home Of
Mrs. Henry Cunningham in Mel
rose township, when Miss Calista
Jean Cunningham was united in
marriage to Mr.. E. Wesley Thirsk,
of Aberdeen.
The bride was attended. by Miss
Bernice Rawson, and the groom's
best man was Roy Cunningham. Fol-
lowing the ceremony refreshments
were served and the newly married
couple left on the west bound flyer
for Aberdeen, where they will make
their home. and where Mr.. Thirsk
is engaged in the grocery business.
Only relatives and immediate
friends of the family were present
at the ceremony, among those from
abroad being Mr.. Thos. Thirsk
and wife and Mrs. Ray Cunning
ham, from Bawlf, Alberta-the par
ents and sister Of the groom.
Both bride and groom are well
known to our Milbank people, as
members Of families who settled in
the county in the early day, and
grew to manhood and womanhood
in this community with the respect
and confidence of all. The kindest
wishes of their many friends are
with them in their new estate.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
Band Party at Summit

The band boys of Summit are
planning on a big time at that
place on Thursday November 22nd.
The first event of the evenings
entertainment will be a bountiful
supper served from 5 to Z p. m. !.
followed at s by patriotic band
concert. After the concert the
floor will be cleared for a dance,
music to be furnished bv the band
Summit folks are invited to turn
out and enjoy the evening. Give
the band boost and at the same
time help the red cross work, as the
proceeds will be turned over to this
worthy cause
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
To Reopen the La Fountain Inn

Mrs. j. J. Nelson is preparing
to reopen the La Fountain Inn in
the course Of q week or so. and is
now having the place cleaned, rem
ovated and fixed up for q first class
restaurant, one Of the best that can
be found in this part Of the state,
and is making arrangements for the
necessary help to conduct the res
taurant in the most approved man.
ner.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16

Don't forget ID m a g d
Goods" tonight, Friday. All
children must be accompanied
by their parents.
Mr.. Andrew Oelhafen, one of
the early settlers in Milbank
was here the first of the week
attending to some business mat.
ters and meeting old friends.
His home is at Tomahawk, Wis.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
6oae b Enlist

Three of the boys working IN the
Nelson cigar factory have decided
to enlist and fight for Uncie Sam.
They threw up their work last
week and the first d tho week lele.
for their homes ia KeWonee. lll ],
and St. Cloud. Minn., where they
will make short visit bsfore Join
ing one of tho branches d -
servics. The young nsn ~: r.
Goodrich. Joe Spser. and a11S
Coyue. si
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-16
Presidents Thanksgiving PfOchma-
ton.

PfcSloent'S Thanksgiving Pf0chma-
tiOn.
IT has long bee n the hOnored
custom of our people to turn in
the fruitful autumn of the year
in praise and thank sgiving to
Almighty God for his many
blessings and mercies to us as a
nation. That custom we can
follow now, even in the midst of
the tragedy of a world shaken
by war and immeasurable disas-
ter, in the midst of sorrow and
great peril, because even amidst
the darkness that has gathered
about US we can see the great
blessings God has bestowed up
on US, blessings that are better
than mere peace of mind and
prosperity of enterprise.
We have been given the op-
portunity to serve mankind as
we once served ourselves in the
great day of our Declaration of
Independence by taking up
arms against tyranny that
threatened to master and de-
base men everywhere, and Join
ing with other free peoples in
demanding for all the nations of
the world what we then demand.
ed and obtained for ourselves.
In this day of the revelation of
our duty not only to defend our
own rights as nation but to de-
fend also the rights Of free men
throughout the world, there has
been vouchsafed us in full and
inspiring measure the resolution
and spirit of united action. We
have been brought to one mind
and purpose. A new vigor of
common counsel and common
action has been revealed to us.
We should especially thank God
that in such circumstances, in
the midst Of the greatest enter
prise the spirits of men have
ever entered upon, we have, if
we but observe a reasonable and
practicable economy, abundance
with which to supply the needs
of those associated with us as
we'll as our own. A new light
shines about US. The great
duties of a day awaken a new
and greater national spirit with
in us. We shall never again be
divided or wonder what stuff we
are made of.
And while we render thanks
for these things let us pray Al.
mighty God that in all humble
ness of spirit we may look al
ways to Him for guidance, that
we may be yet constant in the
spirit and purpose of service;
that by His grace our minds
may be directed and our hands
strengthened; and that in His
good time liberty and security
and peace and the comradeship
of common justice may be vouch-
safed all the nations of the earth.
THEREFORE,, I, Woodrow
Wilson, president of the United
States of America, do hereby
designate Thursday the twenty
ninth day of November next, as
a day of thanksgiving and pray
er, and invite the people through
out the land to cease upon that
day from their ordinary occupa-
tions, and in their several homes
and places Of worship to render
thanks to God, the great ruler
of nations.
In witness whereof, / have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the United States to
be affixed.
Done in the District of Colum-
bia, this seventh day of Novem-
ber, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand, nine hundred and sew
enteen, and of the independence
of the United States Of America
the one hundred and forty sec.
ond.
yur,r,nDngu yryrr c|NY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28

AIR and Mrs. Lloyd stuart wcr,
transactlnE business here saturday
Ethel Buylcu is spending this wcct
at home,
ALBERT Gilliam and wife were ris-
itors here saturday.
Erecting New Home.
Lon Ettcr is mdlding n modern
bungalow ON his ranch ousi of town
Tho house will contain six rooms ana
u bath.
Miss Grace Giliam OF Pcndlctun.
spent sunday with her homcfolks
here.
GUY Wilson and wife were visitors
here Friday,
Wheeler Btc>ner and wife wcr1
here Thursday
Eert Wcstgatc spent saturday
night in Pilot Rock.
Jim lascall was here Friday.
Alfred Westgate. who has been
spending few weeks in Portland re.
turned home saturday.
\ large crowd attended the dance.
at Jim krmners SATURDAY night.
About one hundred nd fifty people
were present. supper was served at
IL late hour and it was almost day
light when the dancing stopped.
Mr.. and Mrs. otis Hampton OF Pen
dlcton passed through here Sunday
on their way to the Wcstgate ranch
Frank DUFF WAS transactmg busi-
ness i'm town Monday.
Mrs. Omar Harris Is spending tho
week with her mother, Mrs, Walter
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
PILOT ROCK TO VOTE
ON HIGH SCHOOL PLAN
RED" EABER, FAMOUS BAIL
PLAY isJS, SI4ANS FIERCE
COYOTES.

PtLOr ROCK, Nov. Is "A petition
is bciu' circulated here Tor a spccia
election to he held soon to vote on
having a high school in Pilot Rock
similar petitions are being circulated
which viii bC consolidated With this
which vii lbo consolidated With this
che. There seems to he very little
opposition tu the matter. There viii
be no higher taxes to pay aud aa
there are thirty-fivo high school stu
dents la this Vicinity the majority OF
the people are signing the petitions,
school House Social.
box social Was held at th" La
thus school house Friday uight. Am-
ong those going from here were Eill
Hutchinson and family. Ernest Hutch
iuson and family, NJ. =. orange. Red
tahor and Fred Noes. The Tcccipts
trCm the entertainment amounted to
S1ni, In a unique contest MIR. or
ange was found to lac the LATEST man
! in Pilot Rock.
Red" Fabor camo down from
Ckiah the first of fhe week, While
there lie succeeded in killing - riuo
coyote
Mrs. l.. *. Harlan was trausacting
business here Monday. Mrs. Harlan
is the widow Of l.. X Harlan who died
recently in LII Grdndc. He was for
merly editor of tho Pilot Ruck Rec
ord.
NJ y. orange aud cora Grant mu-
tOred to Pendcton Thursday
Jim WHITAKER was hero Friday.
Carl HcmphiIl was a visitor here
Friday.
Mr.. Jacks. manager Of tho stand
ard Oil Company in Peudletun was
transactinE business with the Bond
Auto Co. Friday.
w, T. Harrison was 4 visitor here
Friday.
q. y. Johnston went to rcudlctuu f.
Friday and returned saturday.
Among the girls who are spending I
their Thanksgiving holidays at home I
are Maxine Scharnep, Maud Euuyan, .
Lillian Cooper and Vivian Gibbs,
Asking Donations.
nau is here from the Protective .
and Rescue Society in Portland ASK
Ing tor donations fro mthe people rur
he support Of that institution.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Mcdonald of
Pendleton. spent Sunday here as the .
Suests OF Mr.. ana Mrs. e. y. john
stou. While here Mr.. Mcdonald
uned the church piauu.
Word has been received here of the
birth Of a baby boy to MIR and Mrs.
iuy stuart of McMinnvillc. ore. Mr..
ind Mrs, Stewart formerly resided
lerc, and Mr.. Stewart assisted with
he work at the depot. This is their
bird boy
Walter Wegnrr was a visitor here
saturday
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles.
Hooper a baby girl.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
GERMAN PEOPLE FACE
WINTER OF PRIVATtON:
room PROBLEM GRAVE


Reports show rats, Meats, Butter
/ Milk and Cheese shortages 10 BE
/ Great,
/ WASHINGTON, Nov i2j.--Ger-
mgnys food situation is grave and
her population faces q winter OF pri-
Va ton and suffering, Authentic re-
ports 10 officials here today showed
that Ciermauya supplies of fats are
being rapidly depleted and that the
scarcity in certain essential foods
may force a cut In ration8 5or troops
as we'll ao civilians
Fats have been placed almost en-
tirely under government control and
rigid measures have been taken 10
conserve the present stocks. which
arc not offered for sale except at pro-
hibitive prices A great shortage in
all parts of the German empire %
such articles as meat. butter, milk
and cheese is reported.
The lnllk rations of the children of
Berlin. which some weeks ago were
reported as so scaut that infant NOR
taltty had greatly increased. are now
being cat one third. The butter al
lowancc for each person hats been
limited to one ounce a. week. Eggs
arc very scarce aud sell for cents
each Practtcally all foodstuffs show
a shIinhage. The only exception is
the potato crop. a fairly good cror
Of potatoes is reported. but it will not
equal the production two years ago.
Germans virtually have abandoned
coffee and tea, having adopted new
substitute for the later in tn" form
OF dried peelingg of apples and pears
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28

water of 1894. In that year the June
freshet went to 34.5 feet in Portland.
It was the yeal the flood waters
reached Fifth and Morrison and sixth
and Stark.
In years previous, the government
had let contracts to do construction
we're on the locks ON a continuing
contract basis. a contract to build and
complete the project was let to J. G
s I. n. Day, contractors. To protect
the work already done, the Days
eulkheaded the protect against the
Phenomenal rise. The Days contend
ed 'the government should ray for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
HERTLING TO Make
FIRST SPEECH SATURDAY

AMSTERDAM, Nov 2S.-ChanceI-
lor Iiortling will make his first
speech before the HcichstaE SATURDAY..
Berlin dispatches asserted. 1t is pre-
dictcd in the dispatch it viii he au in
innate revision of the central powers
war aims. following the cntcrntC's rc-
fusal to consider peace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
DAY BROTHERS LOSE
IN SUIT FOR SAL, 900

WASHINGTON. Nov. ga SAL
GEO claim for damages by John G.
and 1siah n. Day, Portland, Oregon.
contractors. against the Uaited states
was today disallowed By the supreme
court They sought damages in con-
hection with a bulkhead built in the
Columbia river in 1895.
The suit grew out of extra bulk
heading cf the Cascade Locks pro
Sect during the exceptionally high
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
STOLE PACK .AGE WORTH
100000 IN DIAMONDS

CLEVELAND. Nov. 2S.-Thc theft
Of a registered mani package cOnt1iu-
ing $4,000 worth of diamonds from
"A hotel lobby is reported to the po-
lice. The diamonds belonged To- the
Yankhaucr hewitt. Plat pcWclry
company of New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
Zoo Sick
60 10ork
- go s4sEEEAssg So "a
Many Women in this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof of This Fac.

Ridgway, Penn. 4 suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side for over
seven months so / could not do any of my work. [
was treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-in-law told
how Lydia T. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound had
helped her. / decided to try it, andit restored my
health, SO / now do all Of my housew0rk which is
not light as I have little boy three years old.n
= Mrs. o. NJ. RHnyEs Ridgway, Penn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-28
IfiiiIiil5I9fffliII;III


Mrs. Lindsey Now Keeps House For Seven.
Tenne tell you how much have been benefited
bv lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound About eight years ago
such health unable keep houa for three
family. had dull tired dizzy feelings cold feet and hands nearly
all the time and could scarcely sleep ALL The doctor said had
severe liberation and without operation would always
be an invalid told him wanted TO wait awhile Our druggist
advised Lydia Pnkbam Vegetable Compound
and it has entirely cured keep house for and work
in the garden some thankful got this medicine feel
and have recommended it to others and
thew have been benefited LIspsEY r Tennie, a
cine letter viii be opened
rad and held in strict confidence
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
DAIRY EXPERTS
To SPEAK HERE
Meetings Will be Held at the
Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday.

With two we'll known speakers
upon milk and dairy products book
ed, the plans for Dairy Day. which
will be held at the Chamber of
Commerce Wednesday morning and
afternoon and which will close with
a big mass meeting of consumers
and producers at the high school
Wednesday night have been COM
pleted.
Farmers are especially invited TO
attend the sessions at the Chamber
of Commerce which will be address
ed by DR.. 5. p. Scherer, enc of the
Oldest specialists on diseases of the
stomach i'm America. lie is owner OF
one of the largest herds Of HOlstein
cows i'm the state and comes as the
representative of the National Hol-
stein Fresian association.
Dr. @. +. Snyder, publicity man
for the State Manufacturers of
Dairy Products will speak 10 the
farmers and also 20 the consumers
at the night meeting II. G. Stevens.
assistant i'm dairy extension, Purdue
university and L. < department of
agriculture. and w +. Roberts, COW
tester of the st. Joseph County Cow
Testing association. VIII be other
speakers 10 talk 20 the farmers.
The meeting Wednesday morning
will start at 10 o'clock and Will be
presided over by John $. Bordner.
Addresses of welcome will he de-
livered by Mayor +. w. Keller,
James Proud. president of the st.
Joseph County Farm bureau and
Albert Fulk. president o. the st.
Joseph County Milk Producers as
ISOLATION.
At the mass meeting i'm the even
ing. Dr. Scherer will speak upon
THE Value of Dairy Products as a
Food" while Mr. Snyder will talk
upon subjects Of especial interest to
the consumers.
\. Kurtzie of indianapolis. sec
rotary of the state HOlstein Fresian
association is i'm the city visiting
the herds and arranging the meet
ings for Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
CIVIC CLUB ACTIVITIES
Tuesday Evening.

English and domestic science
classes this evening at the Kaley
school at 1880 O'Clock. Study Of the
present day newspaper will be con-
tinued in tie English class. Also a
meeting of the Mems Athletic club.
Canes and athletic events.
Indoor baseball and vOlleyball
games at a meeting Of the Mems
Athletic club 10 be held tonight at
1880 o'clock at the Laurel school.
Instruction i'm shop arithmetic and
English tonight also.
Educational classes and meeting
of the Mems Athletic club this
evening at 1880 o'clock at the Sam
pie school. No children admitted.
Athletic events and games this
evening at the Studebaker school
at a meeting Of the Mems Athletic
club. No children admitted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
Women S College
Club Adressed by
Garden Expert

Soils, Fertilizers and Garden
Pests" was the topic Of a lecture
for the amateur gardener given by
J.. w Mcfarland. estate manager
for A. r. Erskine. president Of the
Studebaker corporation Monday
afternoon in the Rotary room Of the
oliver hotel. This was the first Of
a series Of eight Monday afternoon
lectures by garden specialists under
the direction Of the WOmen's Col
lege club
Mr.. Mcfarland was former cOun-
~ agricultural agent in Eenton
county and fertilizer inspector Of
the state. His lecture dealt with
the practical things 10 be learned
before the amateur gardener can
expect success with his plants Mr.
Mcfarland spoke in particular on
the proper drainage for the vegeta-
bic and flower garden plot and by
means Of a chart gave the audience
a sketch of the plant roots and
their manner of growth. Since plants
feed upon the moisture in
the soil ne cautioned the gardener
TO supply them at all times with
the needed amount of water. He
that if the amateur would
spend less time spraying the plant
and devote more time 10 working
the soil, better results would be
obtained all around.
Common garden pests formed a
greater part Of the discussion Of
the afternoon Mr.. Mcfarland talked
OF the best means Of riding the gar
den of the cut-worm, the black aunt
and the small green lice that in
tests the sweet peas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
FIRE IN HOME WHILE
THE FAMILY Is AWAY
Turn i'm Second Alarm When They
Return and Fine House Filled
With smoke.

A chimney fire in the home of Z.
Staley, 6S5 y. Main St, was quickly
extinguished by the central depart
ment Monday night about 7:20
o'clock. The family was not home
at the time and when they returned
an hour later and found the house
ond alarm.
Chimney fires were eXtinguished
on roofs of houses at 21S +. Monroe
st. and at the corner OF NOtre
Dame and Colfax av-. by the central
departments and Hose Co. No. :.
late Monday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
SUGGEST NEW PLAN
FOR CHEAPER MILK
Civic Federation Considers
Cooperative Dairy With
the Consumers in.

If municipal dairy should prove
impracticable. through lack Of funds
or any other reason, a producers
and consumers cooperative dairy
may become a reality according to
a decision reached by the Civic fed
GRAFTON milk committee at a meet
ing at the c.. w. Copp music shop
last night.
John s. Bordner. county agricul-
tural agent, was present at the
meeting and spoke earnestly in fav-
or Of such cooperative plant,
making the point that the producers
could furnish pure milk at as cheap
a price as could be secured through
a municipal dairy.
Several plans for financing the
proposition were discussed, Bordner
saying that the producers would
hesitate TO go into the proposition
unless they were assured a market
for their milk which would be open
the first day the new plant was put
in operation.
His suggestion was that stock in
the dairy be sold 10 the consumers
and the two parties combine 10
finance the dairy and make it a pay
ing proposition. These stockholders
would naturally be boosters Of the
dairy and would insure the pro-
ducers of a market. After the start
were made little trouble would be
experienced. so Bordner thipks. as
the quality Of the milk which could
be produced would sell itself.
Besides listening to Bordner's
talk and expressing a Willingness to
give the plan every consideration
and to do everything they could to
create an interest i'm the various
civic clubs Throughout the city. the
committee made plans for the mass
meeting upon the subject of the milk
question which will be held We'd
nesday night.
BY that time the committee will
have worked out a plan of action
to present TO the citizens of South
Bend which will be productive of
results if a municipal or cooperative
dairy is feasible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-27
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
REHEARSE 0PERETTA

Rehearsals for Capt. Van der
Hum. the operetta 10 be presented
by the South Bend high school boys
Glee club. are being held every
evening in preparation for the Civ
ing of the show on Friday evening,
March >, at the schol auditorium.
The production is being coached by
Miss Efie Harmon, supervisor of
music in the city schools, and the
following cast has been selected by
her: Capt Van der Hum alias Mrs.
Brown. George Miller; Dick
Erne". Ralph Dumke: Jim Spray
Leonard Waters; Tom Upper"
Harold Hatfield; BILL Salt, Frank
Dyke. sam Slippy". Fred Buech-
ner, and Obadiah, Harold Metzler