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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

Noyon and Pommiers, two miles west Of
scissors.
British troops advanced a maximum
Of two miles in yesterday fighting.
The villages of Herleville, Chuignes and
Chuignolles, south Of the Sommc, were
captured. The British night eoHmunique
also confirmed the capture Of Connie
.court, Ervillers, Hamelineourt, Boyelles
and Boiry-B asquerelle, north Of that
river. Several thousand additional prs
oners were taken and heavy casualties
inflicted on the enemy.
The French made additional progress
late yesterday toward Noyon, Chauny
and Coucy.Le-C Chateau. They crossed the
divette near Syricourt, pushing closed
to Noy0n from the west. Between the
Ailctte and Aisne they advanced toward
Crecy-Au-Mont, two miles and a half
south Of Couey-Le-Chateau
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
TO INITIATE BILL


zeal school. requested Sll6,92S. cut st6,-
Dos; Eastern Oregon state hospital, re-
quested 1882, I01, cut sill 400; Oregon
Soldiers Home, requested S72. 100, cut
$4,000; Oregon state hospital, request
cd 81 ,05s, 500, cut $5S,500. state tuber-
culos' ssh0spital, reqcsstsd ,$l57 400;
cut @21 500; state institution for feeble.
minded, requested $4lS,200, cut sl99,
500; exhibit of Oregon products ut
Portland, requested sii,222i eat s9,22e;
state fair, requested Sl32, 600, eut $780,
600; state board Of health, requested
$500 cut $4,000.
Oregon Historical SOCIETY, requested
So. $40. cut $3.50; Oregon social ny.
giene society, requested $4,000, cut
$40 00; Oregon state library, request
cd $50 1000, cut $4,000; bureau OF mines
and geology, requested $4,000, cut 500
900; state industrial school for girls,
requested Sll9,2l0, cut s6o,660. state
pe%utentiary, requested s5AT $685. 80, cut
Sl00, 0O0; state printing board, request
cd $4,000, cut $4,000. state water
board, requested $50, Use, cut Sl9,lS0;
Oregon national guard aud state police,
requested SslS.dS4. cut $50, TAD,
Budgets which were not cut are as
follows:
Agents for apprehension of Grimm
ais 81 900; Oregon Blue Book. $500,
capital and supreme court building and
grounds, $4,000: child labor bureau
$4,000; state board Of control, SlJ, 500;
state council Of defense 100000; dairy
and food commissioner, SIS, 900. desert
land board $G440; department OF pub
lie instruction Stt,06S; beard Of high.
er e%urricula, SA00; Monmouth Normal
school SOS, ESQ; state school for the
blind Sl5446,5S; state school for the
deaf, s1l,sS0; election exeRses s45,
zoe; Floreuee ~Critteaden Refuge Home
sT5e0; support Of orphans and fouud'
llngs $1,000; Patton home Tor the
frieRdless $4,000; emergency board 5000
executive department : 3,700; state
fisheries department seQ,2oo; state
board az forestry $4,000; for pursuit
AND return Of fugitives from justice
lsiS.000i Grand Army 81 Republic sSl0;
state board of horticulture 1900;
humane society $1,000, state industrial
accident commission sae6954; indus
trial welfare commission s4ei0; Inter
State Fair association $500, attorney
generals department, saS.Ssei circuit
Judges sse0,eo0; district attorneys and
deputies ~sl3S.S00; supreme court $780,
Voc. supreme court library Slo.Sa,
state labor commissioner 1880, state
land beard slS0ea; legislature expen-
SIS So 800 state lime board deficiency
5000, Gvestesk sanitary board. So
S95 MeLongalin home so; miseellan-
leous claims sf5oe. s0regan naval militia
SSa,5l0. state tsa}htrg school for boys
Sle5 500; support ef hayward ssEls
SANNAl; pilN commissioners &tfS;
p~gusiamatfvrs $500, public service saA'
mission s Sess. rewards for arrests
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
ARMY OF 4,OOO,OOO

from tie froat liae 70 The Rhine a,
The nearest poiat is nor ever ,weaiy
miles
fThis i ID the south whore Anes.
dean forses are located and Il is qai,e
possible that in the development az
naxt years victory The smash viii be
for the Rhine ~ thar point 20 a. %
iake the war direct 10 Uegmaay).
Senate military committee nae said
thas they today complained 10 Chief
az STAFF March against delay II pab.
iinaiinn Of az AmeFigan casualties In
the recent Marne offensive. Senaters
sas they told Marsh, At their weesly
conference. that I've country i begia.
nisz To- suspect that al the casualties
kfe NOT being given ont promptly.
Senators said March replied that the
difficulties n thu way or ehtainlne
eafsaet eHA esmplele lists are sreal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
ON Y
BY Webb Miller

Omitted prcgs Staff Correspondent
Paris. Aug. a. (l0 a. mo- The ON.
yerging push upon Noyon was removed
this morning, the French improving tht
positions won yesterday.
General Mangin continued the worl
Of clearing tho south bank Of the 0is'
and Ailettc rivers,
The Germans are resisting desperate
ly on the Divette river and north Of
scissors.
The French troops are nearing thu
soissons- thalny highway and are threat
ening 10 outflank the enemy at Chayls
ny lthree miles north of soissons,)
Marcel Hutin, military writer Of The
Echo DE Paris, declares the German'
have only "a fresh divisions (2ss,00l
mem left.
"Maishal foeh holds the cards, h,
says "while General Pershing has mol
yet entered the dance"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
GERMANS PREPARE
Continued from page ons)

The performance was repeated a second
time, the bOehes suffering heayiiy IN
each counter attack. At the latest report
the Americans We're holding the place.
Meanwhile, the Germans attacked Di-
able wood. where Chateau sticks out be.
yond the main American line. The AM
orleans received them with heavy ma
chine gun and rifle fire, infiieting
heavy casualties and taking some pris-
ouers. They then took up their main po-
sitions along the Esmes railroad. Pris
oncrs said the battalion involved in the
attack was ordered to advance as far
as the Vesle,
After a brief breathing spell the Am
orleans counter attacked and drove the
hoches entirely from their hold on our
lines and re-established their old posi-.
tions north Of 81. Thibant Ton the south
baak Of the Vesle opposite B%aloehes.l
On The right wing Of the American
sector the Americans made three silent
raids during the night, taking four pris'
oners and gaining important division in.
formation. The prisoners SAID they now
felt that Germany can win and that
they viii al fight to the last a One
said he had honed that the war would
end this year, bat now he supposed they
would have to keep on fighting uatll
he Americans are licked.
Documents recently captured hy the
rreaeh show the German high command,
owing 10 the shortage Of men, Is bring.
lag Alsatieas sHd LorFainians TO The
west front. Company commanders have
been ordered % observe the stfietest
rales 81 punishment TO prevent aeseF-
tions The Alsatisns and Lortainians
are mixed with other troops a. q further
effort 10 control the men thus feFeed
10 figat against their ewn people Il has
been revealed that 10000 Of these sol
aiers participated in the mutiny II Bel
glum.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
A sixix Milo rront

London. Aug, "a The British and
French are striking vigorously on a
cemhlued front of about sixty miles
equally apportioned between them.
Generals Byng asd Rawliason arc at
lacking between Mercatet three miles
south Of Agras aud Lihons, = mile aud
a half west of ehaulneS, while General
liamher and Mangin are pushing ahead
between Eyricourt, four miles west Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

fie stated emphatlcally that no cas-
aalties viii be withheld All will be
glvea to the puhAc as nearly as com.
patihie with complete accuracy, he as
surel the committee
Protest against delay in paving
tFoeps overseas aud against delay ia
tae mail service 10 the expeditionarS
fasce also were lodged With March
The delay Ia paying these men has
seriously reacted on their dependents
IA this country. committee members
said They assert alletmepis due fam.
illes here are Ia many eases greatly
ovesiue and badly needed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
War Summary Of United Press
l4S2nd Day Of the War; 3Sh Day Of Counter Offensive

Picardy front-The British resumed
their attack this morning on the 30
mile front extending from the region
Of Arras southwark across the Somme,
Haig reported additional progress
east Of Albert last night and a%nnounc-
ed that prisoners taken by the British
in the last three days total more than
$4,000.
Meanwhile, the French continue to
progress on their 30 mile front between
the Divette and the Aisne, increasing
the menace to Noyon, Chauny and
CoueY-L Chateau.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

Paris, Aug. 81 hti2D5 p. mJ-sharp
artillery fighting last night was report.
ed by the war office today.
Ficnrh troops penetrated German po-
]sitious at several points in Lorraine.
''ih the Lassigny region and between
the Disc and the Aisne, there was sharp
artillery fighting" abe communiQue
said. Gin Lorraine French detachments
penetrated several points in the ser,
man trenches and took prisoners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

believed to be a screen to hide a
bin Withdrawal northward.
Lorraine front-French troops took
prisoners in several raids last night.
Germany-Germany, in its reply to
the Spanish ultimatum regarding furth-
err sinkings Of Spanish ships is reported
to have declared that the threatened
seizure of iuterned German tonnage
migt result. in a break in diplomatic
relations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
Japs check Attack.

Hardin, Aug. q. Might Gin
heavy fighting along the Ussuri river
north of Vladivostok) the allies with
drew slightly before superior numbers
until Japanese troops stemmed the at,
tack. Cossacks and Czechs bore the
brunt 'of ihe fighting, British and
Freaeh suffered light casualties.
BOlshevik monitors ON Lake Hanka
tabove Vladivostok) shelled the allied
left flank.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
BRITISH WITHIN
Continued from page one)

east vi Boacourt last night and rein.
forced q party OF their own men who
crossed Thursday night.
Great numbers of airplaues are sweep
ing back and forth above the boches,
filing machine guns at them and lrcp
ping bombs with terrible effect. Two
howitzoIs ware destroyed BY bombs
.Tilloy was bombed heavily. The weather
this morning was damp and cloudy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

Fram June ) to August "a 1t i IT
weeks aud three DAYS. and in thar time
the Vaited States Of America has pick
"a up "a estimated laS.oii fighting men
b. their coming Of age in thar short
period Germany also has, Of course,
picked NJ 4 few meanwhile Bat our
az FED. while Germany 5 are eniY fed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
To Head Commission,

Toxic, Aug. 2l,-Baron Tanctaro
Megata will head the economic mis-
sion to Siberia, according TO unofficial
reports today, lie will be accompanied
by 40 assistants and secretaries.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

Flanders front-Fighting developed
in the Givenehy sector north Of La
Bassee canal, this morning. Haig re-
ported i. was TO the advautage=of the
British. The British carried out a sue
cessful local operation northwest of
NeGf- Berquin last night and repulsed
German attacks in three different see.
tors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
500 Airplanes Downed.

Rome, Aug. 2l-British and Italian
airmch brought down SOP Austrian air
planes from June to August 20, it
was officially announced today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

General Russky was one time com
mander in chief Of the Russian armies.
General Horvats is leader Of one of
the nti-bolsheyik armies in Siberia.
Amsterdam, Aug. 24.-The bolsheviki
have released $4,000 Officers from
Ale0ieff barracks, Moscow, following
tho threat OF citizens to blow up the
Kremlin unless the officers were freed,
according to a dispatch from Kieff
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

sl.500: department II state s5a,S00;
state ~engsrser's office sss6i0: state
TAX commission sl5.0o0; state iEeasar.
eg's offiee $1,000; sealeE Of weights
ana measures A.. -6A
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

Aisne.Vesle frout-Unusual activity
81 developing along the Yesle. 1t is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24
GENERAL RUSSkY
TO HELP SIBERIANS
BOlsheViki Release $4,000
Officers Following Threat
OF Mob.

Pals, Aug. 24.-The VOssische lei
tung announces that General Russky,
who has been missing for more than
a year. has arrived in Vladivostok and
offered his services to General Horvats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-24

AAA' - HNAN
record is more ex
quisiiely expressed.
Tones heretofore hid
den are now brought
out by the wooden
walled tone chamber
built ike a violin.
You gain all the pre-.
viously lost over
tones, mellow low
notes the clear vi
brant, high G, and all
delicate shGdlngs.
Metallic sounds are
impossible because
there Is no metal in
The Brunswick tone
chamber
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
THE WAR

The long promised great German
drive on the Western front started
last Thursday, March 2lst. The
drive was started against the British
and extended over sixty mile 'front.'
age.
The British retired slowly in order
ly manner to lines long since prepar-
ed In anticipation Of such move on
the part Of the Germans. As they
retired they slaughtered the oncom-
Ing Germans In an awful way.
Reports indicate that the German
losses will be between four and Ave
hundred thousand and the British
a hundred thousand.
Latest reports show that the bat
tie is still raging In all its fury, and
that the Germans continue to press
forward in mass formation regardless
Of slaughter.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Labor Slackers

A report comes from Washington
that the government 10 going to con-
script farm and and all other labor.
Why not, when the best blood OF our
land Is being conscripted to fight on
the Western front, $50 per month ;
endure the horrors Of trench life
stand up against the hellishDess of
German poison gas; die In battle,
and worse still, II captured. die of
starvation and bArbarOus treatment
In German poison camps?
The government Is naming the
price 1t will pay for all farm products
1t is demanding (and collecting) all
profits from all lines of business; 1t
will demand and collect from labor
its share of the war burden. We hear
that farm laborers In this county are
demanding IS high as $50 q month
and board. Farmers can't meet these
exorbitant demands and meet the
government regulations.
To labor we would say, get to work
at reasonable figures before Uncle
Sam takes hand.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Mineral Application ol4soo

United States Land ONCE.
Glenwood springs. Colo, January 10, 1918.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance of the
act Of Congress. approved May 10. 1871, and
acts supplementsi thereof or nmendatory
thereto, that The Raven Park OIL Company,
. corporation, through its authorized agent.
Henry J; Hay; whose postoffice sEe address - Is
made application for patent for The Cave
Placer Mining Claim. situate in an organ
lied Mining District. Rio Blanco County,
Colorado, and being for Lots l3 and IA, Sec.
3; Lot II, Sec. =; and the ne y ne 4. Sec. y, 7.
N, r. l07 W 9Th p. n which ground. as ap.
piled for. contains . net area Of l60 acres OF
surveyed land.
The Notice OF Location of this claim Is
recorded in the once OF the County Clerk
and Recorder Of Rio Blanco County, state
OF Colorado. in Book q, at page 3O, OF the
records Of Rio Blanco County.
jlp-mz8 DC. WEYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

He is blind with prejudice or ig-
norance who does not now see that
from the beginning Of the war Ger-
many contemplated an assault upon
the United States after rhe had COM
plated the destruction Of France and
England. Such a combat was inev-
liable sooner or later, for wide AZ the
seas are that lie between, and vast as
are the unsettled spaces OF the earth.
there is not room enough on this little
planet for two such antagonisins Of
political and moral purpose as Ger
man 'Allmacht and American inde-
ant Secretary Of Agriculture, in ad-
dress at st. Louis.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

The third Liberty Loan Is coming
and already the newspapers are get
ting In line. The more we think about
it the more impressed we are with
the fine piece Of service being done
by the newspapers Of the country.
Generously giving Of their space for
Liberty Loans, War Savings Certifi-
Gates, Thrift Stamps, the Red Cross
and the Y. M. @. A. and asked to
exercise a voluntary censorship over
the material they print, the news
paper men Of the country are carry
ing forward az big . piece Of work as
the boys in the trenches, and should
share with them the honors when
the kaiser has been licked. We can
think of no class Of individuals who
are rendering a bigger service or who
could be better trusted with such an
important thing AZ voluntary GEN.
sorship.-Agricultural College News
Notes,
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
STAND BY THIS EMBLEM
Liberty Loan and Thrift Stamps

Give hearty and patriotic support
to the Third Liberty Loan. Invest In
thrift stamps. 1t Is no longer simply
. question Of preparedness In this
country; we are fighting now as we'll
rs preparing. On the kea and along
the battle line Of the western front In
Europe gallant Americans are fight
Ing the battle for democracy. Sub
scribe for the Liberty Loan. Buy
Thrift Stamps. Stand by the boys
who now represent Uncle Sam In the
thickest Of the flght.-Rocky Noun
tain Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

1t would seem that the woes Of the
country editor and publisher are
never ending. In addition to ninety
seven and a half columns Of sim
mediate release" matter, this week
we are In receipt Of about q column
and half from that old contributor
the Rivers and Harbors Congress.
But our feelings were considerably
Modified on receipt Of an offer Of a
whole barrel Of paint, from . Cleve-
land concern without paying . cent
for It,"
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
The Pneumonia Season

The cold, damp weather Of March
seeina to be the most favorable for
the pneumonia germ. Now is the
time to be careful. Pneumonia often
results from a cold. The quicker a
cold is gotten rid Of the less the dan
ger. AS soon as the first indication OF
cold appears take Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. AS to the value OF
this preparation, ask any one who
has used It.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

One Of the most meritorious meas
ures that will come before the voters
at the approaching state election will
be an initiated bill to take care OF the
states adult blind. The younger
blind Of Colorado are now being cared
for, but not the elder people. Peti-
tions covering this measure are now
being circulated, and one can be
found in this Office. Come In and
aI0n Il.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Mineral Application O143o3

United StRfts Ihnu Ufnce, -
Gienwood Springs, Colo, January 10, 1918.
Notice is hereby given In pursuance OF the
ACT of Congress, approved May 10, 1871, ana
acts supplemental thereof. or amendatory
thereto, that the Raven Park OIL Company,
q corporation, through its agent, Henry J.
Hay. whose postoffice address Is Meeker,
Rio Blanco County, Colorado. has made ap-
plication for patent for The Chase Placer
Mining Claim, situate in an unorgRnized
Mining District, Rio Blnnco County, Colo
RADIO, and being for the Sc u NV u. ne
u, and 80 ne u, Sec. 10; T. NJ, T. lOs W
9th p. M, which ground. as applied for, con.
tains Let area of 100 acres OF surveyed
land.
The Notice of Location of this claim is
recorded in the ONCE Of the County Clerk
and Recorder Of Rio BlancO County, state
Of Colorado. in Book Al, at page xS of the
records Of Rio Blanco County.
jl9-m2 DC. .WEYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Mineral Application oI43o2


Glenwood springs, Colo. january 10, 1918.
Notice is hereby given In pursuance OF the
act of Congress, approved May 10, ls12, and
thereto. that the Raven Park OIL Company,
a corporation. through Its authorized agent.
Neeker, Rio binnco County. Colorado, has
made application for patent for The Chalk
Placer Mining Claim. situate In An unor-
fy, Colorado, and being for the Ne ne u,
Sec: .; n NV \, and sw NV y. Sec.
Rs applied for, contains an net area Of 100
acres Of surveyed land.
The Notice of Location of this claim Is
recorded in the offlce Of the County Clerk
and Recorder of Rio Blanco County, state
of Colorado. in Book a, at page 3,a, OF the
records OF Rio BlancO County.
jlp-mzs DC. WEYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

Ornon M. Roby Of Morapos is will
ing to help food production by giving
free use Of . considerable tract OF
sagebrush land to any one who will
prepare the land and plant the crop.
Further, Mr.. Roby will furnish seed
wheat for the purpose, so that all a
man would be out 10 his time In order
to get the entire crop. The land is all
under fence and some has been
plowed.-Craig Empire.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Mineral Application oi4soi
United States Land Once.

United States land Once,
Glenwood Springs, Colo, January 10. 1913
Notice IL hereby given in pursuance Of the
act Of Congress, approved May 10, 1872, and
acts supplemental thereof, or amendAtory
thereto that The Raven Park OIL Company.
. corporation. through Its authorized agent,
Henry ]. Hay, whose postofiice address Is
MADE applet alton for patent for The Cinder
Placer Mining Claim. situate in an organ
COLORADO, and being for Lot ., Sec. :; Lot 10,
sec. 3; Lot i, Sec. 10; Lot ., sec II; T. NJ. r..
iO4 W, 9th p. NJ, which ground, as applied
veyed land.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Mineral Application ol42ee

GlenwOOd Springs, Colo, January 10, lHIs.
Notice 10 hereby given in pursuance OF the
acts supplemental thereof or amendatory
thereto, that the Raven Park OIL Company,
. corporation, through its authorized agent,
Henry ]. Hay, whose postonice address is
Meeker, Rio Blanco county, Colorado. has
made application for patent for The Cedar
Placer Mining Claim, situate in an organ
lied mining district, Rio Blanco County,
Colorado, and being for The Lots II and II,
Sec y; Lot !, Hec. 10; Lot I, and the sw n NV
4, Sec. II; T. | N, Il. iO7 W. 9TH p. M, which
land as applied for, contains net area OF
leo acres Of surveyed land.
The Notice Of Location Of this claim Is
recorded In the ONCE Of the County Clerk
and Recorder OF Rio Blanco County, State
OF Colorado. in Book Il, at page 3sf, Of the
records OF Rio Blanco County.
jl9.mB d. WEYAND, Register
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30
Rebekah Masquerade

The annual masquerade Of Jose
phine Rebekah lodge, I. o. o. F.,
will be given at Rooney hall on
Friday evening, April 9th.
On this occasion half Of the net
proceeds will be turned over to the
Surgical Dressings Committee for
Red Cross.
Everybody come, have a good time
and contribute to . good cause. j26f9
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

Note the announcement for the
Rebekah Masquerade ball which will
be given at Rooney hall. Friday
evening, April 9th. Half Of the
net proceeds will be turned over to
the Surgical Dressings Committee,
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

ALFALFA and SWEET CLVER
Il have q quantity Of fine grade AL
fslfa and Sweet Glover Seed, for sale,
at my ranch, lower White river. Mrs
Sarah Delaney, Meeker. m30-al3
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

McAdoo has decided that the baby
carriage factories are essential In.
dustries. II that doesn't reconcile T.
r. to the administration he's hope
less-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

The .service flag" is not official,
but Its general use is encouraged by
the government. 1t has been paten-
ted by private parties. The matter
of having an official service flag not
so controlled Is under consideration
by congress.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

The entertainment at the Gem
Theater, Monday night, April lst,
will be under the auspices of the
young ladies OF st. James Junior
Guild. Buy q ticket.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

Pesce-lovtng Henry Ford 10 no
longer . joke. He is now turning
out patrol boats for Uncle Sam which
are liable to cause the Kaiser to sit
up and take notice.
The Meeker herald., 1918-03-30

8. G. Patterson, who has been win
tering In California, returned to
Meeker, Thursday.