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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS.
Frank WooIston Tenders Resignation
Monday to State Administrator
3. Brodersen, Temporary Man

Frank Woolston, Crawford county's
food administrators rendered his resig.
nation Monday -;oe-state Food Admin
istrator j. F.. Deems, of Dubuque, on
Monday of this week and appointed B.
Brodersen to fill the Office temporarily
until an appointment can be made by
Governor Harding.
The resignation of Mr. WoolstOn as
county food administrator came as a
complete surprise to the merchants of
Denison. Mr.. Woolston was compelled
to give up the office owing to the fact
that other interests required much OF
his time. Mr.. Woolston has made an
excellent food administrator and his
work has been entirely satisfactory to
both merchants and residents of the
county.
1t is not known who Governor Hard
ing will appoint to fill the vacancy. ,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11
CALLING OUT The BOYS.

Many parents regretted that it SEEM
ed to be necessary to call out the boys
of IS to 81 to military service. These
youngsters seem hardly men yet. Par
ents who have been used to thinking
of them as children find it comes hard
to see them put to the grim tasks Of
war.
But the elasticity Of youth makes
the boy of IS excellent material for a
soldier. He is afraid of nothing, will
tackle all fatigues with the enthusi-
asm of youth, and is capable of sus-
tanned effort
This is the sacrifice we must make
The generation before this fought the
civil war largely with boy power.
Thereby they assured us so years of
peace. When these emergencies come
it is far better to do ones share than
to complain or seek to evade. Better
the sacrifice than the life long accusa-
ton of conscience. Besides, from
present indications the war is quite
likely to be over before their training
is finished.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11
SENTENCED TO REFORM SCHOOL
Fifteen Year Old Boy, Charged With
Exposing His Person, Ordered to
Institution by Judge Albert

Floyd Retman, fifteen year old boy,
was ordered to the reform school at
Eldora last Wednesday by Judge AL
bert of the district court, after an ex-
tensive hearing.
The boy was charged with exposing
his person as we'll as annoying girls
on the street. On several occasions
he was seen at the Laub barn by girls
and young women, exposing his per-
son and later in the John Schnoor res
idence, which is under the course of
construction Retman confessed to the
charges made against him to police Of
ficers, but later denied he was the
guilty person. ...+
Sheriff Cummings took the boy to FL
dora Saturday and turned him over to
the officers of the state institution.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11

Lieut.. Robert e. Lee, U. S. A., grand
son Of Gen. Robert E. Lee, the com.
mander in chief of the, armies of the
Confederate states during the Civil
war, is fighting for the United States.
Lieutenant Lee has the mark of a
military leader set by his famous
arandfather as the goal of his efforts,
though he will be doing his utmost for
that Union which his grandfather
strove to destroy. General Lees fame
as soldier is secure, for he is rated
Il by military experts as one of the
greatest commanders the world has
known. If Lieutenant Lee inherits
his military skill there will be no ques.
tion about his chances of being rated
a military genius.
! Mai. William Fitzhugh Lee Simpson,
a granddaughter of Gen. Robert E.
Lee, recently died while on duty in
france, according to confirmed re-
port received here. Major Simpson
was in charge of the American school
as machine gunfire in France. No par.
ticulars Of his death, except that it
was due to appendicitis, have been ie-
seived. The Lees are IN the fight.
T. ~ f -
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11
PUSH SELECTION
OF SEED CORN
Farm Bureau Directors Decide at the
Monthly Meeting Saturday to
Push Selection of Seed Corn
WON'T REPEAT PAST EXPERIENCE
More Necessary to Pick Seed Corn
This Fall Than Ever Before
Pick Enough for Two Years

The farm bureau directors decided
at their monthly meeting last Satur'
day to push the selection of seed corn
at once. Too many farmers have al
ready forgotten their seed corn eXpe'
riences of last spring, some OF the di'
rectOrs reported, and now is the time
to remind every farmer that fall selec'
ton of seed corn is one of the ways
to save labor.
Corn properly dried and stored this
fall saves labor next springC says
County Agent Quist, for that corn does
not need tosbe tested Then, too, the
farmer who is certain of his seed al
ways secures a better stand for he
knows exactly how his corn will ger
inmate.
1t is more necessary to pick seed
corn this fall that ever before. Last
spring any corn that would grow was
planted Desirable types of corn were
|entirely lost because of the early
freeze year ago. A few farmers had
|seed from the strains they have been
breeding for years, and it is to these
farmers we must go if we wish to con-
|tinue to plant the high yielding vari.
|eties which are adapted to this coun'
ty. A plan suggested is for those
men not having fields of desirable corn
to make arrangements for selecting
|seed corn from men who do have fields
|of corn of a desirable type and breed.
Enough seed for two years planting
is urged We do not know what the
growing season will be next year. and
extra seed may be very handy for the
year following. Preparedness is ap-
plicable to seed corn.
Many farmers have gathered from
six to ten bushels of seed already. Mr..
Brokaw south of Manila, has the roof
of his double crib pretty well filled up
with uniform, straight rowed ears. He
is one man who selected corn early a
year ago and his corn fields this year
had the proper stand. He knows how
to get the planter set for 100 per cent
corn There are no hills missing nor
hills with six to ten stalks in them.
Mr.. Brokan selects his corn early,
dries it thoroughly and then stores it
in furnace room before freezing
weather.
Theo. C. Blume. of Hanover town
ship, is another man who believes in
good seed corn. Mr. Blume has a reg
ular seed corn house on his farm. He
racks up his corn as it is brought from
the fields, and on damp and chilly
days of early fall fires up the stove,
which is a fixture of his seed house.
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11

Some of the people who get discour-
aged about the war on days when the
boches are driven back only two miles
are the same ones who hollered a year
ago when Trey were put back zoo
yards. sh S,s
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-11

According to the German bulletins
the huns are winning glorious victories
every day, but the scene of those vic
tories is always farther east than it
was before.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
ARMY BARRACKS
FOR NURSERIES
One Of Them Houses More
Than 500 Children
Under Ten.

Within sound Of the deep throatee
guns Of the French firing line. guns
that are ceaselessly telling the Ger
mans "thou shalt not pass" live hun
dreds Of happy. healthy children
At the beginning of the war the
buildings In which these kiddies now
live and play and study were barracks
for French boys training to be SOL
diers. Today these boys-those who
are left of them-are veterans. These
barracks are good modern buildings.
and they are set amid beautiful seem
cry. There are several of these groups
Of barracks scattered throughout
France, and all of them have been
turned into homes for the nation e
homeless children.
At one of the barrack-nurseries
there are more than 800 children.
Some are babies of a few days old,
and the oldest is not over ten years.
Most of these children are orphans.
Some few of them have mothers who
are working in fields and factories to
help France win the war.
And these little folks are receiving
the first intelligent care of their lives
Skilled American doctors are in
charge of the kitchens, and expert
enced teachers are tnstructing those
old enough to attend the barrack-
school, The older girls and boys are
being taught useful trades as well as
the usual classroom lessons, and witt
1t all these children are learning thu
Joy In healthy play.
France laid upon US sacred service
In this care Of its children. And how
noble has been the response of oul
American Red Cross!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Lock Canals

The Egyptians had canals before the
iays of St Paul but the loGI canal
which made it possible to cross noun.
tains in boat came only few years
before Columbus discovered America.
10 Ike told that Raphael In his spare
moments when not painting Raphael
WAS constructing a locomotive would
scarcely surprise you more than to be
told that Leonardo da Vinci was a
pioneer canal lock builder.
But the hand that put upon the walls
Of that historic church In Milan "The
Last Supper also designed the locks
for Afilan's canal.
That was just five years before an.
other Italian from the nearby town Of
Genoa sailing a Spanish ship came to
anchor at San Salvador. Before the
lock system was born canals had to be
On Level ground, although In China
they had them on slight inclines.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07

A Bakdad house In the summer ~
fery furnace, and no cne. unless hi
name b. Ghadrach o. Noshach or
Abednego, could I've within it, four
walls with comfort and yet the natives
have made Z brave attempt TO oven.
come the difficulties Of their situation
Deep in the ground they have built cel,
lars, or serdabs, and these servo -
cooling chambers. The cellars are
kept pretty dark. The Hight enters"
says one who has lived there. Through
small windows. or openings. where. In
stead Of glass. Is placed q lattice Of
palm filed with . prickly camel's
thorn Several times q day the occu-
pants sprinkle water o. these thornA
and the moisture cools the hot wind ~
It passes through the rooms and gives
Z comparatively refreshing breeze
But toward night these cellars become
unbearably close, and then the entire
city mounts to the fat roofs where II
dimes and sleeps. Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
The Swiss Admiral.

"As much business as Swiss admi.
rail- is term sometimes used satirical-
~. But the little inland nation actual
ly had an admiral once. He was an
Englishman, too, Colonel Williams,
who Joined the Swiss colors In 1893.
This Colonel Williams got together a
small fleet on Lake Zurich and was or.
dered to oppose the French army, which
was preparing to attack the Austrians
and Russians massed near by.
The French attacked their allied foes
and routed them. Admiral Williams
calmly watched the battle that was In
progress ON land. Then, enraged at his
own inaction, he discharged his crews,
scuttled his vessels and went back to
England.
Switzerland now has one armored
boat on Lake Lucerne, but its com
mander is only captain.-Kansas Cit.
Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Hetty Green's Firmness,

Hetty Green nearly brought Coils p.
Huntington to ruin once She had
d,60O,000 deposited In one Of his banks
and found that he was using the
banks money in investments that she
regarded as ticklish. Besides. there
had been deals In which she. thought
she bad cause to make Huntington sit
up and take particular notice of her.
She appeared before an officer Of the
bank, Mr.. Stewart, and said:
I'D like my money right away-not
in checks; In cash, please"
"Is there no other way, Mrs. GreenY
he asked, beginning to perspire.
None" said she. Cash, please"
She got it-after . scmrying Of
many bank messengers all kinds
Of money and In such bulk that four
messengers had to carry Il for her, the
while the 'rumor got out that Hunting.
ton was going to smash. A. Q matter
Of fact hc did have Q nAxEoW escape
New Yeek Wee1k
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
WHAT GREAT WARS HAVE COST
Expenditures That in the Aggregate
Amount to Sum Sufficient to
"Stagger Humanity"

Recently the congress of the United
States passed, almost without debate,
the greatest budget In the history of
the world, making available for Uncle
Sam 100000 600 In order to carry on
the war on a scale commensurate with
its greatness. 1t is interesting, there
fore, to compare with this the cost Of
other wars. The NapoleOnic wars,
which ragged over Europe from 1893 to
1915, cost approximately 100000, 600.
or the same amount that congress pro-
eided for the United States to enter
Into the conflict, and that was only
beginning.
The Mexican war cost the United
States about S1OO,0O0,0O0, compare
lively trifiing sum. The Civil war,
however, was very expensive affair,
entailing the expenditure Of $4,000
100000 from 1851 to 1865. The Franco
Prussian war cost the two nations en-
gagged about S3,5oO,OOO,O0O. The second
South African war, from 1900 to 1902,
cost 81, 500, 100000, the conflict between
Russia and Japan consumed almost
$4,000 100000, while the United States
got off very cheaply in the Spanish
American war With an expenditure or
SITS 100000. The estimates on the out
Law for the present war up to October
1 of this year were S9Sol4,oio'oUV.--
Rocky Mountain News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
- 49,

There are some born abroad who.
have come to this land for greater
freedom and broader opportunities and
have sought and received the privi-
leges of American citizenship who are
swayed by dislike for some ally or by
the sympathies of German kinship aud
fail to see that the time has come for
them to make good the obligations Of
their sworn oaths of naturalization.
This is the oath that the applicant
for citizenship makes:
That he will support the Constitu-
ton of the United States and that he
absolutely and entirely renounces all
allegiance and fidelity to any foreign
prince, potentate or sovereignty; that
he will support and defend the Consti-
tuition and laws of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and do
nestle, and bear true faith and allie
glance to the same.
"Ealse to Their Oaths."
All these naturaIized citizens who
are taking part In obstruction to our
government in the conduct of the war
are false to their oaths, are forfeiting
their rights of citizenship, are repudi-
ating their honorable obligations. are
requiting by evil the good that has
been done them In the generous and
unstinted hospitality with which the
people of the United States have wei
coined them to the liberty and the OPP
portunities of this free land. We must
believe that in many cases this is done
| because of failure to understand what
this war really is.
This is a war of defense. It Is per-
| fectly described in the words Of the
| Constitution which established this ma
ton, ITO provide for the common de
| Tense" and ITO secure the blessings OF
| liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
The national defense demands not
merely force, but intelligence. 1t re-
| quires foresight, consideration of the
policies and purposes of other nations
understanding of the inevitable OF
probable consequence of the acts OF
other nations, Judgment as to the time
when successful defense may be made,
and when 1t will be too late, and prompt
action before 1t is too late.
BY entering this war the United
| States awaited itself of the very last
opportunity to defend itself.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
TRAGEDY IN BUCHANAN'S LIFE
Recent Revelations Show Why States
man Selected No Mate to Share
His Greatness.

President James Buchanan died q
bachelor. The story Of the tragedy
that caused him not to marry was
brought out during the debate In the
house of Representatives on a motion
to erect a monument to Buchanan IN
Washington. Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood
Of Ohio told the story as he heard 1t
from a friend of Buchanan's at the
White House forty years ago.
"In his youth James Buchanan's
heart was won by the charms OF the
beautiful Miss Anna G. Coleman. who.
like himself, resided in Lancaster, Pa,
said General Sherwood. "They were
soon betrothed and were counted the
handsomest couple In all the country
around. Some time after the engage
ment had been announced Mr.. Buchan-
an was obliged to go out of town on
a business trip. On his return he
stopped in to see MRS. William Jen-
kins. who was entertaining a Miss
Oracle Hubley, daughter of General
Hubley, an officer of the revolutionary
war.
"A gossiping young woman told MISS
Coleman of Mr.. Buchanan's visit ana
aroused her jealousy. On the spur OF
the moment she penned an angry note
and released him from his engagement.
A short time after this incident party
was arranged to go to Philadelphia to
attend an opera. Miss Coleman was
Included in the invitation. and on ar
irving at Philadelphia, on plea OF In.
disposition, remained at the hotel. on
their return from the opera Miss Cole
man was found dead. She had klileu
herself. This broke James Buchanan 5
heart, and he never married and never
loved another woman"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Green Flash Of Sunset.

One Of the most rarely witnessed Of
natural phenomena, but one that has
nften been discussed at scientific meet
ings and that always awakens wonder
when seen, is the so called green
dash" occasionally visible at the mo
ment of the disappearance Of the sun
behind clear horizon. The observers
eye must be fixed upon the rim of the
sun as it disappears In order to catch
the phenomenon. One authority tells
as that he has seen the green fash.
although rarely, at the instant of the
setting Of bright star. Among the
explanations offered Is one based upon
the optical principle Of Complementary
colors. If. one looks at the sun and
then closes the eyes a green disk will
be perceived. A sensitive eye might
be similarly affected by q brilliant
star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
GERMANY'S GUILT ESTABLISHED.

MY London Mission,
1o121e14" copy this country Prince
England
archives
public Germany created STIR the
Fastening repudate IT'D
Aug 1e14), l order make final
attempt although CALM
his face"
only a Berlin make
with the Serbian reply
impression desired
war n circumstances"
London mission 1t wrecked not by the
of the British, perfdy policy"
was punished a Holy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
WOULD HANG ON TO QUARTZ
Negro Was Determined to Have Some
thing by Which He Could Remem-
Der Presidents Gift.

1t occurred when Mr.. Taft was pres
ident. He was in Augusta, Ca, and
barbecue was to be given in his honor
at Mr.. G.. s. Boilers country place.
Mr.. Taft was expected to be on hand
at certain hour. The roads Were
misleading, and fearing to be late he
babe the chauffeur stop and inquire
directions Of an old negro man who
trudged along. "Can you tell me where
Mr.. Boilers place isT asked the
president.
Eyes, sir, I kin, cayse I works dar
myself" The way as pointed out was
somewhat vague, so Mr.. Taft told the
old man to jump in by the side Of the
chauffeur and act as guide. Upon ar
irving at Mr.. Boilers home, Mr.
Taft gave the old man a 5O-cent piece.
Mr.. Boiler, afterward hearing of the
Incident, called the recipient. saying
"Uncle Tom, hear the president
gave you fifty cents. You ought to
prize that and keep it always as a sou-
venir.''
II sho will do dat" the old negro
replied.
A few weeks later Mr.. Boiler In
CURED of Uncle Tom if he still had
the 80 cents.
Il tell you how it was, boss" an
swered the old negro. 81 got in tight
place and I had to git dat money
changed. 1 spent one quarter, but Tn
gwine to keep dat udder quarter sho
as i live"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
The Aeter,a Indifsar....


1t IS probable that the height of IN.
Inference Is reached in the veteran ae-
Tor. l saw one at the Press cmb re.
Gently who confirms this suspicion
thoroughly.
de Is In a good show, but has a
small part, appearing only In the first
act.
How is the show?" asked him
Pretty fair, I'm told. he answered
What's it about?"
Cant say"
How does it end?"
Don't know"
for goodness sake" asked.
haven't you ever seen the play? You
are in 1t yourseifT'
No, he answered, with a look of
being bored. Several times I b.ve
thenght of goin- around front to see
' lat 1t was ell about; but. my dear
OIL chap. | hs,e never seemed TO GOT
'rodnd to i. Washington Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07

Long had he worshipped her at {
distance. but his shyness prevented
him from proposing.
Then one eTeaing. for the sweet sake
u charity, theatrical performance
5ook place In which the charmer was
leading lady and more adorable thar
ever. Afterward the shy admirer drew
rear, his love made valiant by tb.
light Of her beauty.
You are the star Of me evening
70 said as they stood alone In . cor
Ter.
You arc the nrst to Ten me 20" said
he damsel, with a happy blush.
'Then." he retorted promptly. ''max
claim my reward a. an astronomer?'
The lady looked puzzled.
what reward?' she asked.
Why. the right to sivs my name t
H. star have discoverpd," said ths
ye1ne nan. pAAliq6 ba11lw - 49,
~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
A Father Vauohan Story.

Father Bernard Vaughan, the famous
English Jesuit preacher, says what he
means and means what he says and
Is never afraid of directing his crit-
cisms even against the most powerful
sections Of society, especially the idle
rich.
An amusing reference was once made
to the fiery methods Of denunciation
he employs when In the pulpit. He
had been preaching In Rome and had.
as usual. dealt out plain truths about
everybody with bis accustomed force.
One Of the cardinals remarked that
he preached like an Italian. "Tes,-
said another dignitary, but he 10 an
Italian. He was born on vesuvius.
and We only sent him to England t.
cool.'-London Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
Theft In Ancient Wales.

In some ways which might nowadays
lie called sentimental" the laws Of an.
cient Wales were In advance Of those
Of today. j. e. Lloyd in his His
tory of Wales mentions that In some
Of the codes (Which were, as a rule.
very severe on theft a remarka Bile
provision exempted from punishment
''the starving man who, after begging
for three days and receiving nothing,
helped himself to the food which he
needed in order to keep him alive.
That every man had the right to live
was principle Of the law, and the
sentiment of the country demanded
that every person Of substance should
keep open house not only for ordinary
travellers, but also for the destitute and
the friendless."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-06-07
JOB PRINTING
Executed Promptly AT The
HERALp OFFICE.
Rossini and the Drum.

When Rossinis "Gazza Ladra" was
performed for the first time the drum
in the orchestra not only excited much
comment, but caused the enemies OF
the composer, whom they denounced
rs foolish inventor of unmusical
novelties" TO threaten Rossini with
bodily violence One young man, a
pupil of Rolla's. gained admission tc
the composers presence and declared
that art had been SO violently outra ged
by the invention that he must kill the
offender. He drew a weapon, but cob
sented to listen to argument. He had
been soldier, and when the composer
asked him why there should not be
drum where there are soldiers hc
sheathed his knife. Promise me
,hough." he said, that yoa win pui
10 drums in your future music" Ros
Uni promised. but forgot