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The Lamar register., 1918-05-22

coming summer should see a much
greater area reclaimed. Consequently
we may look upon the drainage of
land as war measure in that it aug
ments production. There is one inn
portant feature which distinguishes
the drainage systems as war meas
ures.
Every dollar which today is put into
a project of this kind is with the idea
of increasing the productivity of the
soil. and this will return interest in
peace times as well as in war times.
It would be most excellent if the same
could be said of other~necessary war
activities in which the country is en-
gagged at this time. Unfortunately
that is not the case. The weapons of
ofrense and defense which are forged
al great cost cannot be put to any
peace-time use unless the United
States should be compelled as a mat
ter of protection to maintain great
armament after the war in Europe
ends.-E. B. House, Colorado Agricul-
tural College, Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-22
THE FIRING SQUAD

/ wonder how long we'll continue to
be health resort for spies
And other Industrious gentlemen that
the papers criticize!
The place for an agent Of Kaiser Bill
is six feet under the sod
want to hear some corporal yell,
Fall in. the firing squad"
Do we get cold feet at the thought of
blood? Have we lost our old time
grit?
If we haven't the CUTS to kill man
we'd better lie down and quit.
DO you think we can tame these ami
mails by the method of "spare
the rod ?"
Forget it! Come on with the corporals
in command of firing squad.
II We riddled a few insendiaries the
industry would decline;
If we plugged couple of profiteers
the rest would stand in line;
And lot of these devilish anarchists
would get in and carry the nod
If few of these leaders went over
the range to the tune of firing
squad.
Arrested" Tnterned," or "Out on
bail"-its ever the same old song
And we lay the paper aside to re-
mark. "How long, oh God, how
longw
The Lamar register., 1918-05-22

Appeals come from hosts of young
women who want to leave the school
TO do patriotic work. To the stranger
or to the woman Of my own acquaint-
anee. say the same thing. A teacher
| had known long asked me to advise
her what new line to take up. A little
woman | had never heard of in p
great city. begged similar advice. l
told them both Drill the young soldier
in the school room Virginia H.
Corbett, Colorado Agricultural College,
Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-22
The Patriotic Call to Teachers-Stick
to Your Job.

A recent address by DR.. Anna How
ard Shaw, chairman of the Woman's
Committee of the Council of National
Defense, emphasized the need for
teachers in the national emergency.
She said that there is no national as
set so much to be desired today as a
completely filled school house, and
this fact demands teachers who see
their call to patriotic service in the
school room.
Speaking to group of 1400 teach
ers she said: Country teachers write
to the headquarters of the Woman's
Committee in Washington in great
numbers. asking what they can do in
the city, yearning for some expression
of their patriotism which will take
them away from the drudgery and
hardship of most of the country
schools. There never was time when
the nation needed its teachers on the
job in the country so much as it does
now. They should stay be their
schools, stand to their posts with the
military spirit of a soldier on duty.
The country boy and girl needs educa-
ton more than ever. Parents need
persuasion to keep the children in
school these days when there is fear
that labor will run short. The country
and city teachers influence is great,
needed in every locality.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-22
War Debts.

fluctuations of figures as to the new
ly created war debts of the nation is
sued by, the Federal Reserve Board
show that the total is now over one
hundred and eleven billions. OF this
sum about $4,000. 100000 represents
the debts of the allied nations, leav-
ing nearly $4,000, 100000 to the Cen
trail powers. The expenses of the
Ally Powers are also probably in
creasing more rapidly than those of
the enemy. Thus it is costing us
nearly twice as much to hold back
the Hun as he is spending in his at
tack. If it costs ten times as much
it must and will be done.
OF this total the war debt of the
United States is as yet only about
Sc. SOC, 900 900. Less than one-tenth
the total Ally expenditure in the way
of mortgaging the future. Even so
there is an offset in our own case that
is lacking among the others, except
certain British colonies. At the mo-
ment when these figures were given
out the announcement was made by
Chairman Simmons of the Senate
Committee on Finance that the finan-
cial condition of the United States
Government is today better than at
any time since the nation entered the
war. He added that the country is
probably ''better off by $4,000, 100000
than it was a year ago." Incidentally
the huge size of the tax returns has
surprised Washington; the estimate
may be exceeded by a billion.
So far from feeling any actual
pinch or privation from war condi-
lions the country as whole is actu-
ally richer than before! Evidently
neither money nor men can fail us.
But to use these practically limit
less resources calls for brains as well
as high resolve Are we doing our
best in that way?-N. Y. Evening Sun.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-22
DRAINAGE A WAR
AND PEACE MEASURE
HELPS Increase Production of Food
and Will Continue to Give Re
turns When War is Over.

Since it is necessary for the United
States to supply our allies with food,
it behooves us to put every acre OF
ground into cultivation that we pos
sibly can.
There are at the present time thou
sands of acres lying idle on account OF
a seeped condition of the land. This
land can be rendered productive by
the installation of drainage systems
thereon. Thousands Of acres were re-
claimed in this way last year that Will
be in cultivation this year, and the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
JelIies For Soldiers
In National Camps

Soldiers in the Hospitals Of the near
by cantonments win have plenty of
jellies and canned fruit this fall and it
will all be due to the patriotic efforts
of the women Of the northwest.
Under the direction of the National
League for Women's Service a branch
has been organized in Salem and active
canning will begin next Thursday in
the domestic science rooms Of the High
school building.
No expenses will be incurred in this
patriotic work, as it is felt that fruit
will be donated and that the women of
Salem interested will give their time
for the canning. Those who have fruit
which they feel disposed to give, should
telephone Mrs. f. G.. Bowersox, 2502J1
during the morning hours and it will
be her duty tc see that either piekers
are furnished or the fruit collected.
Mrs. j. j. Roberts is in charge of the
committee to collect the fruit. Mrs. IL.
Patterson is general chairman for Mar
ion and Polk counties.
Canned fruits, jams and jellies Of all
kinds will be acceptable as gift for
these hospitals and any housekeeper
who cannot give for this special can
ming work may send few cans to the
high school or notify. the collection
committee in charge of Mrs. j. j. Rob
erts.
Volunteers are asked to help prepare
the fruit for canning and to report
at the high school Thursday morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
Market ReactiOnary
In Wall Street Today

New York, July 22.-The Evening
Sun financial review today said:
In a narrow, quiet and moderately
reactionary market today, the profes-
sionals, who monopolized trading, con
tinued to express disappointment over
the failure Of the public to respond to
the successes achieved by the allies in
their counter offensive.
The opening was strong, but the trad
ers soon found that buying orders were
conspicuous by their absence and the
early trading was a quiet affair. Ad-
vances were shown in Brooklyn Rapid
Transit, Atchison, st. Paul, New Hav-
en-, Western Marylasd and few 9th
er stocks, such as American Sumatra,
Hide and Leather preferred, Interna-
tional Nic4lle and Marine Preferred.
On the ether hand, early losses of a
point or more were made by United
States Steel, Corn Products, Industrial
Alcohol, Anaconda, Baldwin Locomo-
tive, Republic Steel and Inspiration
and a number Of the less active indus
trials.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
BRIDGE CELEBRATION
WILL BE BIG EVENT
Speakers Stand And Seats
VIII Be Built On Water
Street North Of Bridge

Plans for the great bridge dedication
are going forward rapidly and the var
ious committees are holding meetings,
each doin their special line of prepar-
alton.
The building committee, with F. B.
Southwiek as chairman, has arranged
to build the speakers grand stand and
seats on Water street on the north
side of the approach to the bridge. The
committee on decoration with Paul
Siege as chairman has practically com
pleted an outline of their plans for
the decoration of the new bridge and
Marion square.
Mrs. John H. Carson, in charge of
the Red Cross auxiliaries, has notified
all Polk and Marion county auxiiar-
les and explained that whatever each
shall make from their booth on that
day, shall go into the treasury of the
separate auriliaries.
Tuesday evening of this week the ex-
eeutive committee will meet at the
Commercial club and practically com
plete plans for the great event of
Tuesday July 80, when it is expected
more than $4,000 people will come to
Salem to assist in the dedication cere-
monies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
RAILROAD LAND
DRAWING ON TODA Y
Large Crowd Present Richard
Muller Draws First En-
velOpe

Portland, Or, July 22.-Before a
crowd which tared the United States
land office, drawings of the Oregon
and California grant lands were made
today.
The first envelope drawn bore the
name of Robert Richard Oscar Muller
of Cotton, Or, and was for tract num-
Der 81. His serial number was $685..
On a total of about 240 tracts there
were 2027 applications, or an average
Of more than four applications for a
tract. Fifty or more applications were
filed on some tracts, as some of the
lands are near Portland and suitable
for farming.
Applications may be received on the
remainder of the tracts up to August
/, after which time the applications
win be acted upon according to the
time filed.
The following were drawn in their
order: Amund Munson, Jr., unit 24l;
Robert Abraham, 500 Eustace B. Scott
610; Creceneentia Wright, 592; Oliver
Champagne. 400; Anna wilkins, sos;
Merton Mack, 621 Emma r.. Shipley,
COG.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
Directors Have Authority:
To Construct Building

Attorney General Brown has issued
an opinion to j. A. Churchill superin-
tendent of public instruction, holding
that the directors of school district
have authority to construct an addi-
tion to high school building for the
purpose Of housing machinery to be
used in connection with industrial
training, without vote Of the electors
Of the district.
The opinion applies to the eontro-
versy which has been going on in the
Salem school board over the establish
ment Of an industrial training course.
According to the opinion of the attor-
nep general, the board may proceed
with the construction Of the building
which has been approved by a majority
of the members OF the board. The bud
get adopted at the recent annual meet
ing of the school board made provision
for the building, and it is because of
the fact that the attorney general
holds the board has ample authority to
proceed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
DARIUS C. BRIGHT
DIES OF INJURIES
Motorcycle Overturned In
f. Attempt To Avoid Col
EsiOn VIII Street Car

Darius o. Bright, age %, of Salem,
received injuries from which he died
two hours later at the Salem hospital
when he ran his motorcycle into a NOV
ing street ear Sunday evening at Hood
and Fifth streets.
The street ear was travelling at its
usual speed of 10 miles an hour east on
Hood street. Bright was going north on
Fifth street at pretty rapid rate and
evidently did not ste the street car un-
til within distance of 80 feet.
According to those who saw the TIA
gedy, he attempted to turn his motor
cycle cast on Hood as soon as he saw
the street car. But his speed was SO
great that the motorcycle fell with
the rider and slid a distance of 26 feet
on the paved road, striking the street
car exactly in the center, between the
two trucks.
He slid feet first under the moving
ear, but the motorcycle wedged in be-
tween him and the front break beam
of the rear truck. This prevented the
car from running over him as the mo-
toreycle along with Bright was dragged
a distance of so feet before the street
car was stopped.
1t is understood that he had been try
ing out a motorcycle and had been rid
ing up and down Fifth street about
two hours. For some time he had been
employed with the firm of Scott &
Piper and since this firm closed out
thcr business, has been employed by
Clyde Ramsden ON South High street
lie had been married about three months
and his home was 1905 Mort Fifth
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
German Defeat Was
Magnificent Feat

X Washington, July 22.-Gener- i
\ al Ludendorff has accomplish ~
X ed magnificent feat of arms, \
X according to the German press, \
X and the original passage over \
X the Marne was only diversion, i
X Zurich cables, received today =
K stated. \
X Commenting upon the Franco \
X American successes, the Berlin \
\ er Tageblatt declares that fthe \
X French plan aimtd at the de- \
X struction of the German army \
X and consequently it has failed. \
X "The passage of the Marne i
X by our troops was only diver \
X sion, in the plans of the Ger \
X man command, and in with 4
X drawing these Ludtndorff has \
X accomplished magnificent \
X feat of arms"
X During the past "a hours,
X numerous reports, preparing the
X German public for the disap-
X pointing news awaiting them,
X have appeared. !
X \
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
Claim Allies Gain
Only TacitaI Advantage

Amsterdam, July 22.-"The entente
offensive so far has gained only tao
teal results, declared the war corre-
spondent of the Berlin Vorwaerts
"Foch IS object is not to gain ground
but to upset the Gcrma nplans. De
spite all her victories, Germany is still
fighting against superiority in mater
ial and troops.
"The German initiative must be re.
wen to cut off the entente's hydra>
heads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

ed from the states of California courts
today when the supreme court affirmed
its denial of an appeal from Superior
Judge Griffin 3 refusal TO vacate the
conviction of Mooney.
Unless Governor stephens intervenes
Mooney will be hanged at San Quentin
penitentiary August 20.
Thomas j. Mooney was finally remoy-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

MUST SELL my modern 6 room house
at once, located on graveled street,
one block from paved street 2 blocks
from car Line, 4 blocks from school,
large lot and garage, terms if desir-
ed. Act at once if you want a good
home cheap. Address J "a care Jour
nal. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
Couft House News
+ n X X n \: X X X X X X X X


M. s. Lange and wife have filed a
complaint against Clifford Taylor and
wife in the circuit court. They allege
that Taylor and wife are unlawfully
in possession of about 81 acres of land
and also that they have wasted and
destroyed valuable timber to the value
of $500 The land in question is val
ued at $500 and the plaintiffs sue for
$4,000 and possession of the land.
John H. Porter guardian ad litem of
the minor heirs in the case of Josie
M. Moe versus Clarence A. Pointer, An
mis- r. Porter, Frank NJ Porter, Geo.
W. Porter and Fay j. Porter suggests
that the motion be granted in which
it was asked that three disinterested
persons be appointed to administer the
dover rights in the case. He suggested
the appointment of f. E. Callister, Ed
ward S. Porter and Chas. H. Long.
A marriage certificate was issued
Saturday to Merle Putnam, 20, "a can
dy maker of Salem and Cleda McFar-
lane, II, of Salem. Also to Mike
Brooks, 2S of Salem, laborer and
Lena Mae Tanguay, %, of Salem.
F. E. Calis.er, Ed R. Adams and M.
G. Gunderson were appointed apprais-
ers by the county court of the estate
of Lillian A. Dixon, a minor. They
found $1,000 in the Soolidge & Mc1Iain
bank of Silverton. The appraisement
was made in order that the bond of the
guardian to be appointed by the court
should be properly fixed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

II Mrs. Dora Gesner will communi-
cate with Mr.. Dunham, New Perkins
Hotel, Room 40S, Portland, Or, she
will receive information to her BEN
eft, or any one who knows of her
whereabouts will confer a favor by
writing me. 1924
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

AUSTRALIAN RACOON POPULAR
THIS YEAR-Considera comment
has been made over the attractive ap-
pearanee of the wrap. Vivid amathyst
and Australian raeoon combine to make
this long WASTED evening or afternoon
wrap.
Copyright, Underwood & Underwood.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR SALE--20 acre farm, all cleared,
family orchard, acres wheat, 9 tons
of hay in barn, acres planted to
corn, beans and potatoes, good team,
cow, chickens, farming implements
and household goods, well, spring,
running water in pasture, price $4,000
one half cash, terms on balance, 6
per cent interest. W. H. Grabenhorst
& Co., 275 State st. Phone 2315. 7-22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

GOVERNMENT NEEDS 10000 wo-
men clerks at Washington. Examina-
tious everywhere in August. Expert
ence unnecessary. Women desiring
government positions write for free
particulars to ]. G. Leonard, (former
civil service examiner) 1859 Keneis
bldg, Washington, D. c. 7-2s
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

WANTED IA to 16 years old
who needs good home, in the coun'
try. Win be treated as a daughter,
receive kind treatment and some
wages One with no home preferred.
Refined people. Phone 1918. 7-22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR RENT-Furnished house, for one
who wants a first class place, hot
water heat, two fire places and COM
pletely furnished throughout. Ad-
dress Box 373, Salem, Or. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR SALE-Two registered Red
Durham bulls 7 and 10 months old.
One registered Holstein, year old,
l high grade white Durham, 1 year
old. Phone 1251W. 347 North Eigh.
1-.22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
MISS LIsKA WILL SING

For the Tuesday evening band con-
cert at Wilson park, Miss Pauline
Liska will be the soloist. The program
as usual will open with the playing Of
the national anthem and closing with
(" America, F"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR SALE - Horse, eight years old,
1900 lbs Mitchell wagon, rubber tire
buggy, harness, DeIAval separator
No. 15. Address A. E. Peterson, Rt.
8, box 100, Silverton road, or phone
1873. 1928
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

WANTED-Position as housekeeper by
lady with 3 small girls, want to- keep
children with her, good home and
small wage expected. Mrs. Marshall,
919 Mill ST. 1922
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR SALE-Studebaker 4, 1914, $3.50.
Studebaker 4, 1917 $500. Both of
these cars are in the best of eondi-
tion. Highway Garage, 1000 S. Com
mercial. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

WAiNTED-Young girl 10 to Is years
of age to make good home with us
in town, light work in exchange for
her care. Address E. p care Journ-
al. a-N 7-22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22
Governor Alone
Can Save Mooney

San Francisco, July 22.-The ease Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

WANTED-Bookkeeper for general Of
flee work, must have thorough
knowledge of double entry book
keeping. Address H. S. care Journ-
al. 1922
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

REWiARD-Lost bull pup about 3 mos
old, l brown ear, side head brown.
Answers to name of "Jiggs." Phone
1341R, 143 Court street If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

8 HORSES, wagons, set of harness
and other tools, will sell cheap.
Phone 2273R or call at 595 Marion.
1926
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-22

FOR SALE-40x11O tent in excellent
condition. Worth 81 to $500 new will
sell at bargain. See manager Ore
gon theater. 7-23
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
y FOOD JOBS
END ON JAN. |
Many In Administrator Viii
sons Office Gone;
More Going.

Readjustment of work of the Dis
trict Food Administration will cause
twenty-five persons to be dropped.
The order issued to all State, county
and local food bureaus to the effect
that paid employees OF the Federal
food administrations will be dispensed
with January ], applies to the Dis
trict Food Administration.
The sugar equalization in Washing
ton automatically closed two weeks
ago with the lifting of the embargo
on sugar.
"A force sufficient to handle price
publications and cooperative work.
including inspection of markets, will
be retained" District Food Admins
traitor Wilson stated yesterday "In
retaining a sufficient number of per-
sons to handle our situations, the de-
partment will retain eight or ten paid
workers"
Gradually DissoIyIng.
foodstuffs. a close touch of the local
selling prices will be kept by these
inspectors.
The Federal Food Administration is
being gradually dissolved. Yesterday
the conservation and policies boards
was broken up and the publicity de-
partment. under Ben Allen, had been
greatly reduced with only a force re-
naming sufficient to carry on the re-
stricted work planned.
Pending instructions from Admins
traitor Hoover the boards administer
ing the milling regulations and for
coordination Of purchase for the al
lies will be continued.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
PLANS BIC DRIVE
TO GET MEMBERS
Board Of Trade Hopes te
Increase 1919 Rolls
to 1000.

At a well-attended meeting OF tn
membership committee Of the Boar
Of Trade yesterday afternoon plan
for a big drive" for new member
beginning January s. were decide,
upon.
There are now 1.sJo members Of IN
board. With the war over, Presiden
Walter A. Brown. believes that il vii
be possible to raise the membershi
10 1000. without lowering the higl
standards required OF all applicant
for admission. The first week in Jan
Uary will see the real start OF tn
membership campaign. which will b
more comprehensive and include
larger number OF workers than ha
been the case in any previous drive.
II was the first meeting OF the newly
elected membership committee. an,
organizs tion for the new year Wa
effected by the election Of oficers 70
the year. They were: +. +. Ramey
LIST vice-chairman; Charles J. Waters
2nd vice-chsirman; Richard L. Con
ner, secretary: William II. DELANEY
assistant secretary: Murray /. Gf
ford. treasurer. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Chairman William Ga
baugh.