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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Mechanics are wanted in Astoria to
work in The Astoria Marine works, and
I. J. Conway of the U. $. employment
with r. r. Howard, employment seere-
tary of the Astoria Marine works are
in the city looking over the situation.
Their headquarters are with the U. S.
Employment Bureau on State street
street where they would like to see
mechanics interested. This evening they
will be at the office from Z until 9
O'Clock and all day tomorrow. Mr.. Con
way said that at present 80 hulls are
in the Columbia river and at Astoria
and it is to get mechanics to place the
machinery in these hulls that the state
is being eanvassed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

hour for all male workers, skilled and
unskilled, q years old or GTer anu a
minimum of 32 cents an hour for all
female workers, Is years of age or over;
grants the basic eight hour day in all
the manufacturing plants at Bridge
port; establishes the right to bargain
collectively and to join trade unions;
and provides that women performing
the same work as men shall receive
equal pay.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Munition Workers
Get Wages Increasd

Washington, Aug. 2s.-The national
war labor board today rendered its de-
eision in the controversy between 10000
workers in the sixty six plants in the
munitions and related industries at
Bridgeport, Conn. The decision grants
wage increases to all the workers reeeiv-
ing less thR IS cents an hour; estab-
lidies q minimum wage Of 42 cents an
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
ONO REPUBLICANS DRY.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug sS.-The 70.
publican party OF Ohio wont on the
wagon today.
The state convention voted a homo
dry prohibition law into the platform
ever the opposition Of the Cincinnati
delegates.
Il also endorsed the federal woman
suffrage amendment over the same
opposition,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

is seriously hampering war work, mem
bcrs of the house bureau told the house
committee on public buildings and
grounds.
The committee is considering a bill
which would give the bureau great
power in dealing with profiteering
landlords.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
From the Presidio at San Francisco.

From the Presidio at San Francisco,
DIR. Carl Gregg Doney who returned
yesterday from California, brings the
good news that all Of the 20 men from
willamette University who are taking
the training there are making good,
DR.. Doney was approached by two Of
ficers who especially commended the
Willamette boys for their m%anliness and
correct ideas Of living. Kenneth Legg
has been ordered TO Ohio to be given
special instruction and Harold Dimiek
to Georgia Both will return before the
opening Of the fall term Of the Uniyer.
sity, sept. 30,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
CLASH ONLY G

San Antonio. Texas, Aug. 2s.-Thc
clash between American and Mexican
forces at Nogales, Ariz., last night was
of a local nature and does not hreaten
a serious crisis between the two govern
ments, according to a statement issued
today by General W. A. Holbrook, com
mander of the Southern military de-
partment
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Stephens Leads ROlph
By Nearly 5000 Votes
Lead Nearly 1000

San Francisco, Aug. 2s.-With addi-
tiOnal returns from southern California
Governor Stephens this afternoon forg.
ed ahead of Mayor Rolph in the count of
the votes for the republican guberna.
torial nomination.
Latest figures compiled here show
Stephens 9O,153; Rolph s4,261; Haye,
l2,10S; Fickert $50; Bordweil 1854;
MeGee 1922. Rolph is running slightly
ahead of Francis j. Heney for the dem,
ocratic nomination and Woolwine is fan
behind both of them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

The eonaing battalion dance to be
given at the armery Friday evening OF
this week is the first o. many big af-
fairs to be given this winter BY mem
hers OF the Oregon Guard AT q meet
ing held last evening Of the several
committees arrangements were made TO
make he first dance a regular jollifi-
cation and an all-aroand good time for
everybody interested In the battalion.
The only invitations issued ara those
10 the staff IN Portland and the gov
erner IN Salem. Messhers of the stay
ton and SllyeFton companies will be
urged te attend this first dance Of the
season. Tickets for the dance viii he
put N sale by the committee. An mem
hers Of the four compsnies, as web ~
visiting members from Siiveyton and
S,aysca viii appear In uniform A. all
battalion dances
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Paris, Aug. - Reports that the
French have captured Lieutenant
Sehwelger, said 10 have commanded
the Uerman submarine which sunk the
Lasltania, are n~nfonnded, the French
minister OF marine declared today The
British, he said, buried sehWeiger in
September lgli.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
SCHOONER IS SUNK.

Halifax N. s.. Aug. 2s.-The
schooner Biancia was captured by a
German submarine Saturday evening
and is believed to have been sunk, ac.
eording to the Biancia's crew, arriving
here today. The submarine commander
declared he had just sunk an oil tanker
and that he intended destroying eight
more steamers off this coast.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

BACK from his vacation. The many
friends and patrons of DR.. Mendel-
sohn will be glad to hear that he is
back, very much improved in health.
He will resume his work as usual.
on can see him in his offices from
$3.50 a. m. to $3.50 P. m. by special APP
pOintment. $50
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Members Of the Woman's Relief
Corps Auxiliary Of the Red Cross are
requested to meet as usual on Thurs
day afternoon. Several parties who Wis.
tied the recent conference will be pre-
sent TO tell Of Red Cross work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Men who enlist in the new company
now being organized for the Oregon
National Guard are required to be ply
sieally examined before acceptance.
This evening those who have not been
examined by the company's physician
are asked to report tonight as there is
several matters of Importance 10 be
talked over. Men who are interested in
the organization of the new company
are also invited to be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Born


H0WE.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Iral Il. Howe
Of Mil City, August "a, 1918, a
daughter.
She has been amed Betty Jane. Mrs,
Howe was formerly Miss Sylvia Me-
Donald of this city
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
LANDLORDS ARE GREEDY.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-shameless
profitoering on the part Of greedy land
lords In many industrial communities
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Homes are wanted for from 70 to ID

young girls who wish to attend Will
lamette University this winter and who
are willing to work for their board.
Already letters have been received
from II girls asking hat the Univer.
sity find homes for them during the
school year. The girls who have so far
applied are from North Bend, Grants
Pass, Roseburg and Myrtle Creek. Those
who are in need of help from girls
who are willing to work for the room
and board should let the fact be known
by t%elephoning or calling at the Univer-
sity, Eaton hall,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Q IT A
rs" OF THE KITCHEN


Do YOU want a free canning book
This paper has arranged for you TO
get one BY sending a two-eent stamp
for postage 10 the National War
Garden Commission at Washington,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

/ viii be out Of town for a few
weeks aud would like my patrons to set.
tie their accounts with my wife. Phone
3l3 or send check to 1857 3 10Th St,
Salem, and oblige, G, V, Ellis, NJ. d. 9a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Mrs M, L. Fulkerson, rural super.
visor Of schools, returned today from
Woodhufn whore she assisted yester,
day in organizing a local industrial
fair to be held at hat place sept. 10.
Mrs. Luella Walsh and city superinteu-
dent of schools W. J.. Mishlor, were
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

win trade for unincumbered city
property, my $1,000 equity in improved
5 acre suburban home, l acre, variety
fruit and berries, slightly location. II.
A. johnson, owner, phone 347. 93
We have a modern bungalow for sale
or trade. Phone 1913 or 925, G. v. Ellis
NJ. D., or Atty f. S. White. 1928
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
County Clerk and mrs. Emery New.

ton and children, Miss Mildred and
Master Glenville Newton, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. +. Damn and Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Pugsley and children, Miss Doris and
Master Harold, were at Salem yester
day, motoring to the capital city to
spend .he day with the +. d. Kibbes,
former well known Corvallisitse. A pie
mic dinner vas served o nthe lawn at
the kibbe home.-Corvallis Gazette.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

DR.. schenk's offices Will be el0ed
from Aug Ord to Sept, 5, 1918. 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
DR.. G. v. Ellis, left yesterday for an

DIT c. " EIIis, lett yesterday Tor an
extensive tour of Alaska. At Ketchi-
kan he viii be met by his son, DR.. R.
Y. Ellis who will accompany him fur
Their north on his trip. This will include
a visit at juneau, Douglas and Tread
well and perhaps on the Chicagoff and
Sitka islands. DR. Ellis has been in
poor health for some time and he takes
this trip as n matter Of recreation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

THE best" is all you can 90 when
death comes. Call Webb & Clough Co
Phone l20. II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Next Monday is Labor Day and by

N0NV "10I~"y 70 b0UOI Day anu "
proclamation a national holiday. This
closes the banks and postoffice and
state institutions. A canvass was made
of a few business houses this morning
in regard to closing Monday and there
seemed to be a general feeling in favor
Of it, although the Business Men $
League has not as yet acted officially.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

DR.. R. N. AvisOn next Sunday even.
iRg will deliver a discourse on the labor
proposition from the viewpoint of the
church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. @. E. Terwilliger, grad
uate morticians and funeral directors,
40 ~Chemeketa st. Phone 724.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Or. Mendelshon Is back in his office
and Is at your service II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Tanlac sold at Perry's cash drug
store. $50
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
All Around Town

placed in charge Of the coming exhibit.
The fair will be Of a local nature with
pupils competing from Woodburn.
Broadaeres, Mckee. Johnston, Belle
Passi, Union, Han and Grassy Pond
schools. Judges Of the exhibits will
come from the Oregon Agricultural
College. Ribbon prizes viii be offered.
There viii also be prizes given for the
best work shown BY any Of the girls
for articles that have been made for
the Red Gross. Eight or more Of these
fairs will be held in the county during
the week beginning Sept. 10.
Big dance every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday nights, Lakebrook mop
yard, s miles north. Il
-
Max Geislers Bird Remedies for sale
at Perry's cash drug store. $50
--n-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

The indications are good for a large
attendance at Willamette University
this fall, according to Miss Edith Ben
cdict, registrar. This is especially true
Of the number Of young men who will
attend, many coming to take advantage
Of the military training and the facil-
tiles Offered by the University to
give them training hat will later offer
an opportunity Of attending the off.
GERS training course at the Preside.
To enter the University, the student
must haze credits equal to hat Of hay
ing graduated from a high school.
Where the student is somewhat back
ward in certain studies he will be al
lowed to make these up the first year,
entering the University as a condition
al freshman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

DR.. MendelsOhn, the eye specialist
viii return Sept. LIST. Il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Coming Events

x Aug. 30.-Battalion Benefit )
x Dance at Armory.
+ Sept. I-4@eTo Hell With the {;
4 Kaiser,'' at Liberty theatre. ;
X Sept. l4s-D. w. Griffith's
X eHearts Of the World, Ore
+ gon theatre.
= Oregon State Fair Sept. 90 /;
X 2s.
K X X 4 X K X x X X X X X /,
"Ths funeral beautiful "--Webb 1
Clough Co. t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28
Two brothers who met in Portland

Two brothers who met in Portland
last week for the first time in 30 years
are visiting in the city. N S. Stewart,
a former resident of Salem was in
Portland during the G.. A. r. reunion
week and 1t just happened that his
brother w, A. Stewart Of Lewiston,
Idaho, was attending the reunion also.
They both came to Oregon about 80
yaers ago but w. A. Stewart returned
10 locate in Idaho. N. s. Stewart is the
father of the Rev, W. G. Stewart who
was the first pastor Of the Jason Lee
Memorial church at the time it was
built, and who is now stationed at
Bend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

cite farmer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

Big dance every Tuesday, 1huunay
and Saturday nights, Lakebrook HOP
yard. s miles north. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-28

DR., schenk's offices will be closed
from Aug. 3rd to Sept. s, 1918. 90
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
OBITUARY
RUTH HELEN FORSBERG.

RUTH HELEN FORSBERG.
The shadow of death passed the
threshold of the home of Postmaster
and Mrs. A. o. Forsberg last Sunday
and plucked away the beloved daugh-
ter, Ruth Helen, sixteen years old.
Death was caused by heart failure.
She had not been in good health
since an attack of scarlet fever near
ly two years ago. Deceased was born
at Willmar, Nov. 27, 1902. She enter
ed the Freshman class at the, High
school last fall, but she was obliged
to give up schoo at Eastertime owing
to failing health. She is mourned by
her parents and the following brothers
and sisters, Ralph, Irving, Robert,
Vernon, Leonard, Edith, Myrtle and
Ethel, who have the sincere sympathy
of large circle of friends.
The funeral was held Tuesday from
the house at two o'clock and at 2:3O
at St. Luke's church. Rev. F. H. Och
Ter, the rector, oflciated. The pail
bearers were Clarence Reed, Alvin
Nordstrom, George and Oscar Bro
gren. Interment was made at Fair
view.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
OREAMlAND.

A brand new characterization is
promised by Bessie Barriscale when
she comes to Dreamland Saturday
this week in her seven act adapta-
tion Of Grace Miller Whites popular
American novel, 'Rose O. Paradise,
which is her most recent Paralta
Play.
In the role Of jimmy, a young Heir.
ess, Bessie Barriscale has added an
other triumph to her already long list
OF immortal screen characterizations.
The part offers her countless oppor-
tunities to score heavily, not alone
with her emotional powers, but with
her effervescent personality as well.
She has invested the story with all
the charm and sweetness that has
won for her such a host of friends,
the world over, in her many former
screen achievements:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
SHERIFF VISITS EAST
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Sheriff Bonde, armed with necessarv
extradition papers, left last Thursdav
tor Baltimore, Md, to bring back witt,
nlm man who is charged with
statutory offense in Kandiyohi comfy
ana has been missing tor twelve
months. He returned with h,s moe
yesterday. ~ LAD A'An
While away Mr.. Bonde had occasior
70 see many places of interest and
met some interesting people connected
with Americas big job-the war
ne was told that not less than 10 .
900 heavy trucks made in Detroit and
brought across country by bows had
been delivered to the wharves At Raj.
timore. ~ A1''
On his return Mr.. Bonde visited tho
city of Washington. While there he
talked to two Willmar girls. Ethel
Smith and Birdie Ramsett. who are
on government war work. He also
called on Harold Sever4nson who is
conValescing from a broken ankle at
a hospital there.
While walking along the street he
also unexpectedly met VIM. H. Dow.
dell OF Harrison who is a member of
the U. S. Marines, having been train.
Ing at Paris Island since May and ia
about to "go across"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
LAKE ELIZABETH

Lake Elizabeth Johnson
was a business caller in Atwater on
Saturday.
Frank Mattson and family were en-
tertained at the Andrew Blur home,
Sunday.
A number of young folks were at
Kandiyohi Lake Friday evening
enjoying swim.
Harry Larson and Gust Peterson
were visitors at the towns on north
shore of Lake Lillian, Sunday.
Chas. Holmgren was in Willmar
on business the latter part Of the
week. L.. Ee;i4
Mr.. Bosch was in Atwater on Tues
day a~A. a}"
Manus Bosch called on Matthias
Johnson, "Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Peterson call
ed on friends in. Willmar, Thursday.
Louis Johnson is busy repairing
his binder.
Abel Ekbom is assisting Rev. Paul
son with haying. .~
August Noren called on Henning
Bomstad on: Sunday.
An ice cream social will be given
at the Norwegian, Free Church, Lake
Lillian, on Saturday evening, July Is.
"a program win also be rendered.
Everybody welcome. sssss5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
STANDARD OIL STATION
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Standard OIL Company's new
gasoline filling station which has been
under construction on the old Glarum
corner, Third street and Litchfleld
avenue, is now finished and opened
up for business last Monday. The
building which consists of filling pa.
vilion and Office has been built by
J. H. Olsen & Co. and costs $500
outside of tanks and pumps, is Of
stucco finish, artistic design and mod
ern in every respect. The place is in
charge of Hugo Hoglund and will be
headquarters for the Standard Oil
Co.'s manager, A. H. Holm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
EStnesa-Nelhus,

A pretty wedding was attended by
about thirty-five intimate friends Fri.
day evening at eight o'clock when
Mrs. Bertha Josephine Estness was
united in marriage to Andrew Nelhus
of Wang, N. D. The marriage occur.
red at the parents home, Mr.. and Mrs.
X. i: Rykken on A. Street. Rev. Al
bert Rykken of Wang, N. D., officiated
and Miss Alma Syvertson and Mr..
ThorWald Rykken acted as brides
maid and best man, respectively. The
home was decorated with beautiful
flowers daintily arranged.
Mr.. Nelhus is a prosperous farmer
at Wang, N. D., and the lady of his
choice Is highly esteemed woman
OF our city. The Tribune extends it's
heartiest congratulations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
YOUNG MAN CRUSHED
UNDER GRAVEL SLIDE
Lad of Sixteen Years Buried Fif-
teen Minutes Under Rock
and Sand.

Henry Mingo, a young lad 16 years
of age, was seriously injured Friday
when he was caught by a slide OF
loose gravel at the New London gravel
pit. He was engaged in prying the
gravel loose when he was suddenly
caught by the moving sand the great
or part of which pinned him helpless
to the ground. After Is minutes he
was uncovered and rushed by train
to the Willmar Hospital. DR.. Branton
after an examination states that the
chest and abdomen were crushed and
his hip dislocated but that the young
man Is improving so rapidly that he
may be able to leave the Hospital In
comparatively short time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
June 9Th, 1918.


Dear Mrs. Nelson:
am writing you this note on the
request of your son, and | will admit
do not like the job Edmond was
wounded this afternoon but not any
. thing for you to worry about. He was
in the best of spirits and 'bunkie"
that l am proud of having. He is in
fan American hospital where he will
get the best Of care and far back of
the lines. l suppose you will receive
his letter to you as soon as you re-
receive this but he asked me to write
to you and this is all can do for him.
This is hard game and 1t takes a
man to play it and you can praise
God that you have man playing the
game as only man with clean heart,
body and soul can play and a son that
Any mother should be more than proud
to call her son. He was wounded do
ing his duty and never made a cry
and wanted to walk and let COM
rade be carried on a stretcher Well,
Hrs. Nelson, l will have to close for
this time, again assuring you that he
viii be up and in the game in a short
While, hoping this finds you in the
very best Of health, remain,
[ Very respectfully yours,
Cpl. Franklin l.. Morris,
Battery D. 53rd Artillery
c. A. c. A. E. +.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
Service Flau Dedicated.

The service flag was dedicated at
St. Johns Lutheran church last Sun
day evening. Mr.. o. o. Ulvin made a
splendid address. The choir sang
several selections. Mrs. Nicolay Nil
sen sang a solo. The service flag
and U. S. flag were presented on be-
half of the donors, the Young Peoples
Society, by Rev. Nicolay Nilsen. They
were accepted by Christ J. Hanson,
for the congregation, in a few happy
remarks. There are three stars in the
service flag representing OLAF Olstad,
Russell Guam and John Greenfield.
There was a large attendance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
NEW BUILDING TO BE
OPENED MONDAY EVENING
Ice Cream Social and Band Concert
will Be Given at New Park on
South Side.

The new city park pavilion donated
to the city by Hon. A. E. Rice, will
be opened next Monday evening. The
Ladies' Park committee consisting Of
Mesdames N. o. Nelson, A. Jonson,
Jens Peterson and Oscar Sattergren.
will have charge Of the serving. Ice
cream and cake will be served begin
ming at 700 o'clock at Is cents. Soft
drinks will be on sale. Harstad's Juv-
emile Band will give a band concert
from 1880 to 900 o'clock. The pro-
ceeds will be. used for furnishing the
building. This will be an excellent
opportunity for the people of the city
to inspect this latest addition to our
public buildings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
Troop Trains Pass Thru.

Two troop trains passed thru Will
mar Tuesday afternoon. The first
train carrying 400 drafted men made
a short stop here at three o'clock.
These men are on their way to Camp
Custer, Mich. The other train arriv.
ed one hour and a half later. It
carried 500 railroad regulars from
Camp Lewis, Washington who are
being transferred to Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Indiana. The Red Cross
treated the boys to generous slices of
watermelon and they were heartily
cheered. One Of the boys played a
cornet and with his companions pleas
ed the crowd with a selection. Sew.
eral trains are said to be coming.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-24
WOUNDED BY SHELL
ON BATTLE FIELD
Elmond Nelson Wounded in Both
Legs by Piece of Boche

Edmond Nelson, son Of Mrs. Victor
Nelson Of this city and brother of the
Misses Hazel and Ethel Nelson, was
wounded in action in France, June 9Th
For some reason the casualty was not
reporteu by wire, and was not publish
ed. The first news came Indirectly
When a Willmar lady telephoned Mrs
Nelson and asked how her son was
getting along. This lady had heard
A 1T thru a letter from a comrade of
Elmond.1 The very same day, how
ever, the family received two letters,
one from Elmond and one from his
corporal which tell the story of how
1t happened. The letters are as fol-
lows: