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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Whitman's have swell line of
choice stationery in all tints.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Bernard McAullif, of Stevens Point,
was guest this week at the Houlehan
home
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13
PERSONALS
TERSE TALES

All the latest magazines on sale at
Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Miss Edrye Trier entertained the
teachers club Monday evening.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

A son was born on Thursday of this
week to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Page.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Clarence Kohl was home from the
state university for the weekend.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

For Sale-Two grocer's counters
Inquire of T. Hanley, IronwoOd.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Miss Maude Sealy returned Thurs
day from visit at Green Bay and
Chicago.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Percy Sullivan has been seriously
i'll with pneumonia but yesterday was
reported somewhat improved.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Latest styles in solid gold wedding
rings at Whitman's Jewelry store,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Romulus Grassi, former Hurley
resident now residing at Eveleth. WIS.,
tied friends here this week
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-04-13

Advertise in the News.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
ASK The SOLDIERS.

That the soldiers, sailors and ma
rines are deeply appreciative Of the
canteen service Of the American Red
Cross 10 given ample evidence many
times every day. The keynote Of their
appreciation Is perhaps best expressed
on the post cards which they send to
the folks back home" when en- route
to points Of embarkation. From a
dozen picked up at random the follow.
ing sentiments were taken and speak
for themselves:
RED Cross are sure treating US
great en- route"
Red Cross are sure making 1t happy
for u.s."
Support Red Cross in everything"
"For Gods sake never say NO to
the Red Cross. They're wonderful"
"Long live the Red Cross"
"The Red Cross are angels to US the
way they treat u.s."
"Canteen service 100 per cent. in
Toledo; fifteen carloads of us well
taken care Of"
"Red Cross serving coffee. Oh, they
do so much for us!"
"Do all you can for Red Cross-they
do so muci! for Us"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
CANTEEN At FRONT FOR
AMERICAN BIRD MEN"

American flying men in France are
to receive special attention from the
American Red Cross as the result Of
request for such service that has been
received from General Patrick, Chief
Of the Air Service. Because of the
necessity Of keeping aviators over
seas in the very best mental and
physical condition for their hazardous
work officials Of the aviation branch of
the service have long felt they should
have more comforts and opportunities
for relaxation than are provided by
the ordinary canteea.
In compliance with the request the
Red Cross is establishing special COM
bination mess and recreation canteens
at all points in France where our avi-
ators, either students or officers, are
stationed. Extra comforts and atten-
tion will be provided for our bird
men" at these canteens They will be
presided over by American women of
and cheerful personality,
whose chief duty will be to create as
much home atmosphere az possible In
the circumstances.
The American Red Cross is to have
sole charge Of these aviation canteens
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
TO INCREASE RELIEF WORK IN PALESllhL
Red Cross Commissioners Reports Starvation and
Suffering in Holy Land.
THE American Red Cross intends
Il to administer relief work on G

THE American Red Cross intends
i to administer relief work on q
far greater scale In Palestine
than heretofore in order that thou
sands Of men, women and children In
that part of the world may be rescued
from their present suffering. DR.. John
Il. Finley. Red Cross Commissioner to
Palestine and former Commissioner Of
Education for the State of New York,
has cabled that this additional work 10
Immediately necessary.
At least one-third of the population
Of Lebanon has died Of starvation and
disease, due to lack of nourishment.
Many villages are virtually depopulat-
ed, and thousands of people are in
need. owing to epidemics, lack of en-
ployment and the prohibitive prices Of
food.
Families formerly In the best of cir
eumstances have been reduced to des-
titution. Every one is clamSring for
an opportunity to rehabilitate himself.
Owing to lack Of physicians the con-
ditions In many hospitals are deplora-
Bile. More than ten thousand sick civil
ians have been cared for by the Amer
lean Red Cross during single month,
and Red Cross automobiles are trans
porting hundreds Of Ill and wounded
prisoners to hospitals every day. There
are at least ten thousand refugee
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
Wilson Offers Mediation.

Santiago, Chile.-Joseph H. Shea, the
American ambassador, today handed
to President Sanfuentes message
from President Wilson offering medi-
alton in the question of the provinces
Of Tacna and africa and expressing the
wish Of the American government for
a friendly settlement of the contro-
versy.
President Sanfuentes thanked Am.
bassador Shea for the offer. He de-
clared that the matter should be set
tied in. strict conformity with the
treaty Of Ancon and in a manner die.
tated by justice. At the same time, he
said, neither the government nor the
people of Chile wished for war and
in his opinion the controversy could
be satisfactorily settled. e.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
THERE WERE TWO
Both Were to Be Brides and Had
the Same Name.

Both Were to Be Brides and Had
the Same Name.
Lieut.. Charles w. Moore, chaplain
at Great Lakes, was seated at his
desk the other day when sailor, Har.
old Higgins, entered, announced he
was going to get married, and said
he wanted the chaplain to tie the
knot.
with pleasure" said the chaplain.
whats the girls nameT
Edith Steele" replied the sailor
as the chaplain made note of it.
A few moments later Noel B. Les
ter, another bluejacket, entered the
chaplain's Office.
II want to get married." said he.
"Will you marry us?"
with pleasure" said the chaplain.
whats the girls nameY
Edith Steele" replied the second
sailor without the flicker of an eye
lash.
The chaplain looked startled. There
were two Edith Steeles. One now
is Mrs. Lester and the other Mrs.
Higgins.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
LABOR DEPARTMENT NOW
PUBLISHES Text BOOK
Aliens to Get instructions In Citi.
zenship, History and Other
Subjects.

The department Of labor has just I'D
dertaken Its first venture as publish
er Of text books. A large edition of
these volumes for the use Of citizen
ship classes conducted by the bureau
Of naturalization has come of the
press, and several other editions are
likely to be necessary before the de-
mand for the publications is exhaust.
ed. With the text book the government
has printed q teachers manual in or
der to assist instructors.
The citizenship classes are now gen.
orally under way, public schools be-
ing utilized for the purpose Of Ameri-
canizing the aliens. The process is
very thorough, for beginning with easy
conversational methods Of teaching
English, the foreigners are soon in
troduced to the study Of reading and
writing.
Once a fair knowledge Of English
has been obtained, instruction begins
in more advanced studies, prominent
among which Is the history Of the
United States. The structure Of the
nations government Is treated in de-
tail, in order that the candidate for
citizenship may gain as clear an idea
as possible Of the nature Of the insti-
tutions among which he has elected
to dwell.
In connection with his study Of
academic subjects, the alien is taught
great deal that makes his life In
America more pleasant-for example,
how to guard his health and that Of
his children; how he can spend his
money most advantageously for the
household budget; how to prevent &C
cidents and how to treat injuries or
deal with emergencies.
The text book and manual at no
time lose sight Of the fact that the
average alien comes from a country
whose customs differ widely from
those in common use here, and the
effort is made both to explain the
reasons for American procedure and
to make the alien thoroughly familiar
with American methods.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
TAKING A REST
Worked for Years and Then q Pc.
Ijrsnoan cnoiIed Vacation.

Worked for Years and Then q Po-
Ilceman Spoiled Vacation.
John Witort, a Russian, was before
Police Judge Gordon at Seattle, and
this is how it happened:
Judge Gordon-Why don't you 60 to
work?
Witort-I am taking my first vaca-
ton in fourteen years.
Gordon--Have you any money?
Witort-Oh, I have few thousand
dollars. For instance, have $1,000
on deposit at the First National bank.
That represents portion of my saw
ings. l thought 1 was entitled to a
rest after working steadily for four
teen years, but the policeman evident
ly thought I was entitled to arrest.
Judge Gordon dropped the case and
shOOed Witort out Of the courtroom.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
THE RED CROSS ROLL CALL.

. When "the greatest mother in
q the world" calls the roll the
= week of December 1923 the
= hope Of the American Red Cross
. is that the answer for the entire
. American people will be: "An
. present, or accounted for"
. 1t will be the occasion for
= 100000 adults and 100000
= children to renew their member
= ship and for all others to join.
= One happy slogan Of the roll call
. announces that "all you need Ia
. q heart and a dollar"
. Why does the Red Cross at
. Christmas conduct a member
, ship campaign? Because 1t unites
= the people in an intimate way
. with the organization they have
. supported so magniflcently. In
. other countries one Of the most
. impressive things about the
D American Red Cross Ii the size
. of its membership, attesting
, truly popular approval.
. This Christmas, when our
; country il out Of the deep waters
, Of the war, every dollar paid for
D an annual membership In the
, Red Cross will be a direct :
D Christmas gift to our land, air I
and sea forces and to those who I
, have felt the sting Of war in I
, way that we in this country
have not experienced. The min
istrations Of the Red Cross will
, be as good q substitute for
, Christmas at home a. can be
; furnished under the circum- I
stances.
; The women Of America, see
ing in the Red Cross an extern
sion upon a universal scale Of
the mothering instinct, VIII be
quick to answer Here" to the
roll call, because service and
sacrifice are womanly qualities
and they are Red Cross quail
ties.
President Wilson, as president 4
of the American Red Cross,
says: II summon you to the
comradeship
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
ALL FACTIONS
AWAIT WILSON
Every Element Plans Placing its
Contentious Before this Arbiter
(By Farmer Murphy

(By Farmer Murphy
PARASITIC attitude here to-
ward the coming of President Wilson
Is quite different from what it ap-
pears to be in America. Almost all
news reaching here respecting the
American attitude seems to be that
of criticism or opposition, or only
qualified approval. Here, while there
may be opposition to his program on
some points, all nationalities and all
elements seem delighted at his COM
ing.
There are mixed reasons for this.
One is that his name and fame are
spread among all people of the world
and the entente countries especially
wish to pay him homage. 1t is not
doubted that the common people of
all these countries look upon him
with the utmost reverence and will
acclaim him with ardor that has
never been surpassed. Stories which
sound exaggerated come in from
travellers in all quarters Of the es-
TEEN in which he is held by these
simple folks. In Italy Wilson's pic
ture is everywhere in the humblest
homes and / have been told stories
where French in various regions take
OF their hats when speaking of him.
This is the popular side of the
question which is ingenious and
spontaneous. On the other hand,
there are officialdom and the diverse
social and political elements which
desire to get the presidents ear to
tell him their story and influence his
opinion and get some advantage or
favor from him. Undoubtedly each
nation hopes to impress its particular
viewpoint upon the president and
bend his will to its way of thinking.
They were united in the one purpose
of beating Germany; now that that
task is accomplished, Emergencies of
opinion and interest arise and the
natural cleavage of course will be
along the lines Of nationalities and
self-interest.
Wilson will, therefore, face one Of
the hardest tasks of his life in sus-
atining his plan and carrying it thru
to execution. If he shall be able to
accommodate Ito use the favorite
expression of the president) all these
sharp differences he will have won a
tremendous victory of statecraft.
illustrative of the desire to present
their case to Wilson may be noted
the announcement today that a dele
cation of the Socialist group of the
chamber of deputies will 60 to Brest
ito greet the president on his arrival.
Besides this, in cooperation with the
Federation of Workmen, they will
organize a great manifestation with
parades in Paris during his stay here.
Also it is announced from Rome that
Monsignor Coretti, secretary of &C.
clesiastfcal affairs of the Vatican, is
in London awaiting the president in
order to arrange with him to make
a visit to the pope.
1t is said there will be no difficult
les in arranging such visit and that
great political Importance is at
tached to it. 1t is given out today
that the French naval force which
will go out to meet the presidents
ship will consist of one armored
cruiser and ten destroyers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
SUGGESTIONS TO SOCK KNITTERS

In sending this quota of socks We
wish to address special plea to al
supervisors and inspectors of socks
to make very strenuous and earnest
effort to see that not a single pail
which does not fulfill the require.
ments in all essential points which
are laid down by the Red Cross rules
and which we should certainly by
this time have mastered.
There is good and special rea-
son for each and every Eule and we
are going to hope and expect that
these rules in all essential points
will be observed. 1t is much sim
pier matter to correct an error in
the work room of a Chapter than to
make repairs at the divisional blu
reau, and we are sure you will con-
cede the fact that there Is no use in
shipping a garment which does not
serve the purpose for which it is
intended
We receive many thousands of
pairs of fine and very perfect socks,
but at the same time we do receive
far too many which never should
have passed the Chapters.
Will you see that the socks are
folded once. placed in punches of
five, alternating heels and toes, and
tied securely at each end of bundle:
Will you see that each sock has
a label sewed on either as a stand
ing loop or lengthwise of the rib
bling?
Will you see that the pairs are
not tied together at the toes, making
inspection impossible?
Will you see that no socks pass
your Chapter, no matter how well
done, if colored yarn has been used
in the tops and has run after having
been washed? We ask that no yarn
be used in stripes except white and
shades of gray.
Will you see that the thread runs
down lengthwise of the narrowing
when finishing the Kitchener toe, and
not across the top?
Will you see that the wool is
spliced and not tied into knot?
The strap and triangular heels are
equally acceptable.
Do not use Khaki yarn in the knit
ting of socks. Any Khaki yarn
should be used for sweaters.
Will you see that no socks less
than 10 IL inches in length Of feet
are accepted; and that both socks
of pair are of equal length; and
that all are nicely washed and pres
sed
These are some of the things
which trouble our inspectors every
day and which you can overcome we
feel sure by giving them attention
and using your persuasive efforts on
your workers.
Careful observance of A. R. G.
4OOA and Of the above suggestions
should place most of our Chapters
on an Honor Roll for socks, and
rake our soldiers happy and COM
Portable in their use.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
British Filters Effective,

Aondon.-British air forces destroyed
2O62 German machines and sent down
1174 machines out Of conrrol durins
the war, it was officially announced
Tonight in a war office report summary
of the aerial battles.
Combat effectiveness was nearly
five to one in favor of the British
aviators. The figures do not include
the results Of American and French
aerial successes.
The British lost 1918 machines, thu
report states.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
FEAR TOLL FROM INFLUENZA.

Over 100000 Deaths Among Civilian
Population Since September IS.
Observation-Disclosures 100000 and
$4,000 deaths from influenza and
pneumonia have occurred among the
civilian population Of the United
States since September Is, according
to estimates December 4 of the public
health service. These calculations
were based on reports from cities and
states keeping accurate records and
public health officials believe they are
conservative.
The epidemic still persists, but
deaths are much less numerous, &C.
cording to reports reaching here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
BIG NAVY FOR j. s.,
GOVERNMENT PLAN
DETERMINATION TO POSSESS A
NAVY OF INCREASING SIZE
AND EFFICIENCY OUTLINED
New Program Arranged to Cover a
Second Three.Year Term, Provides
For 1866 New Vessels Of all
Kinds.

Washington.-America's determine
ton to possess navy Of constantly In
creasing strength and efficiency. fully
capable of preserving and maintaining
its newly won position among the ma
tons of the world, is officially ex-
pressed by Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels In his annual report to the Presi-
dent.
Notwithstanding the cessation OF
hostilities and the approaching peace
conference, Secretary Daniels strongly
urges the continued upbuilding of the
navy, specifically asking for the au-
thorization of another three-year con-
struction program to cost $6OOOOO,OOO.
This substantially duplicates the
amount appropriated in 1918, when the
world war was raging In all its fury,
and which constituted the first COM
prehensive building program authorized
for the navy.
Ten New BattIeships.
The new program arranged to cover
second three-year term provides for
the construction of a total Of 156 new
vessels. Ten of these are to be battle
ships and six Of them battle cruisers.
The other 40 vessels are not speci-
fled in the recommendations 1t Is sim
ply asked that they be of types already
approved, and in existence or Of new
types which may develop during the
life of the program, the details being
left to the discretion of the navy de-
partment.
The secretary adds that the new ship
construction should embrace craft of
every construction, which the expert
ence of the war has demonstrated to
be necessary to the efficient and sym.
metrical development of the navy.
Policy is Continued.
Commenting on his recommendations,
he says:
, "The new three-year program is a
continuation of the policy adopted in
1915 Of increasing the navy, and con-
templates its steady upbuilding and
improvement. 1t is in line with the
policy adopted by this government and
which has met with the entire approval
of the American people of building a
navy strong enough to meet all re.
quirements.
"This program, if authorized by Con.
gress, as l am confident it will be, will
give us sixteen additional capital ships,
which will be the equal of any afloat at
the time they are built. The battle
ships and battle cruisers in the first
three-year program will be unexcelled
by those of any other navy, and the
country may rest assured that in the
new construction authorized our con-
structOrs will produce the most power.
full and effective of fighting craft"
The total estimates for ship con.
struction involved in the new program.
including armor and armament, aggre
gate $972,O9O,OOO. The amount recon.
mended for appropriation next year for
the completion of vessels already au.
thorized is $572,O9O,OOO.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13

Armenians In and about Damascus and
more than three thousand In the Hau-
ran district, the cable asserts.
DR.. Finley says the American Red
Cross workers have been doing every
thing possible to- relieve this distress
but adds that greatly increased help
must come at once. He requires two
additional hospital units Immediately.
General Allenby has cabled the British
War ONCE to approve this plan.
DR.. Finley journeyed on foot from
Beersheba to Dan In the wake Of tn"
advancing British forces, and at the
time of sending the cable had just CON-
pleted tour of the Palestine and low
er Syria, passing through Nazareth.
Tiberius. Tyre, Sidon, Haifa and Bel
rut, reaching the latter place two days
after its occupation by Thea British
forces.
America should be the first to help
In the rehabilitation of the Holy Land,
which Great Britain and our Allies
have redeemed" declr -es DR.. Finley.
"The first medium Of help should be
the American Red Cross, which makes
no distinction as to race, creed or COL
or. Under the trusteeship of those who
recovered this sacred land, which is
the cradle of three .'eat religions, the
civilized world Is now given the oppor-
tunity Of illustrating Its highest ideals
for humanity"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
Sharks IN Western Waters.

Great schools of sharks, some Of
them Is feet long, have invaded the
waters of the Washington coast, off
Cape Flattery and Grays Harbor, &C
cordng to captains of fishing schoon-
crs arriving at Seattle. The sharks
are declared to be destroying a large
number of fish.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
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II think If the people of America
could only sc and realize what the
boys are dong cat here" said Cap
tain nfpr Chuteau-Thierry, "they
would Gladly FIX them up with their
last lads AID iLeir lives If neces-
sagy
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13

During his inspection Of convoy Of
ambulances in Hyde Park, prior to
their departure to France, Monsieur
Paul Cambon, the French ambassador,
is shown here as he stopped for chat
with Mrs. Assheton Bennett who was
awarded the Croix de Guerre for serv-
ices at Chalons-sur-Marne. These
women drivers have been awarded
many medals for distinguished serv-
Ice under fire.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13

Husband.--Have you brought your
opera glass? She.-Yes, but / can
not use 1t. Hushand.-Why not?
She-I have left my bracelets at
home.-L0ndOn Opinion.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-13
Peru Asks American Loan.

Lima, Peru.-It is reported that
Peru has asked American bankers fol
a loan Of approximately $33,6OO,OOO.