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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs. +. A. Walker.
Copyrirft 1918 by Mcclure Ncwsps PC
Syndicate. New York City.
THE ELEPHANTS FRIENDS.

Once upon time big, strong young
elephant lived in a jungle near river.
And near the spot lived n tribe of wild
men who made their living by catching
elephants. ftlIIng them and selling the
ivory.
One day AS he walked through the
tangled underbrush to the river bank
he saw some tiny baby birds that had
been thrown out Of their home by the
wind
So he tenderly picked them up with
his trunk and placed them softly and
safely back Ill the nest, much to their
delight.
Just as he was about to drink he
saw a field mouse struggling to get a
stick across a stone in its path. The
elephant kindly knocked the stone out
of the way. and the delighted mouse
ran gladly home with his burden.
Shortly after this the wild men dug
a big hole in the ground right near where
the elephant came daily to drink. THIS
excavation they covered with grass so
tnat il looked rs if nothing had ever been
disturbed
At noon the elephant came walking
heavily toward the river. He strobe
right over to the hole, and as the grass
was held up by thin sticks his weight
broke them and down into the PIT he
fell, which was just what the wild
men wanted.
All the afternoon he lay rolling from
side 10 side and trumpeting aloud The
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
BY Lee Pape.

Me and Puds Simkins and Sid Hunt
and Leroy Shooster was wawking along
Jest wawking along and VIC saw a basklt
of appels standing agcnst a wall rs II
it dident have cnyWarcs cIfs to 20, LEROY
ShooSter saying Gosh, look al the baskIf
of appels all alone
Sumbofly must nf thawt they wlnted
them and changed their mind agen
sed. and Sid Hunt sed, Lets waite ) minnit~
and then if nobody comes for them wc
can take them according to law.
G., all rite, let's, We all scd And We
started to wate ; mlnnts. Sid Hunt
saying, We baf to avvertizc, and if no
body ansers the avvertizcmnt inside Of
DAYS they belong 70 rs according 10 law
fTeer comes sam Cross with his ixpress
waggin, z. Jest in time. -cd md Sam
sam Gross came M pulling bis Express
waggn in back Of him, and We lifted the
basklt III apples ia and started to 20,
Puds Slmkins saying, Well q, il we
ayvertize We found baskit Of appels,
sumbodYs libel 70 say they lost them wen
they dldent and now would we know
the diffrentS2
Wich how would NC and Leroy Shoostcr
sod know, lets Jest say 10 the avvcrtlzc-
mint, Found a baskit full Of sumthine
round, and then If sumhOdy eomes and
says orindgcs they can Jest keep on saying
it.
Being a good ideer, ony est wen we
was gong to tern erround the corner W
herd sumbodv running in back of rs
Being the TUT red hedded man that de
livers groceries for the grocery store
yelling, Hay, hay, do you kids all wllnl
to 90 TO jale? II dust your pants gooc
for this.
Proberly meening with his feet. and ht
grabbed ahold OF me and sam Cross. tbs
| rest running ike the dichns, and me anc
Sam Explained TO him that we thawt i
| was lost. and he gave US about I shakes
each and made Us pull the baski OF appel.
in Sans Express waggln 70 ware they va.
Supposed to 90, being a heck Of ways
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
BY Henrietta Granel.
HOME MADE HOLLY wREATHS.

All kinds 81 evergreens, evcrlast ing
! flowers, ivy, mistletoe, myrtle and laurel
are sturdy Christmas greens, dear for old
association sake and their own beauty.
MiStletnc is ds much part of the holiday
a holly but though sprg hangs from
! every chandelier and over every door
not a spray of it. ever is seen in church
for IT Is \ relic OF Druidisln and 4 modern
invitation TO = warm salute.
liollv Is as plentiful as ever htlt IN cities
II costs three times as much rs II Used tn
for there are few men left to pick and ship
II IN the great quantities demanded. 1t
d great fur to make the wrcaths blt you
must protect your fingers from the thorny
points Of tho cavos with stout gloves
The bright berries make II the prince Of
holiday cvergrcens and il they drop Oh
rs Won wire the twlgs to the willow or IRON
| hoop. gather them ~ and thread them
into punches and fastcn them consplcu-
ousv INTO The wreath
When making any -ort uf i wreath think
out the thickness at the outset and Tnain-
tam it, take care tho foliage Is turned
orc way though vou can weave holly
wrcaths double II You desire Laurel
! wreaths look better and moro sprayey
If ground cedar is mixed with II he
leaves must all bc placed pointing II one
direction 30 hat laurel wrcaths are bound
to look rather formal: holly berries an !
scarlet thread Of ribbon brighten this
somher plant wonderfully
If holly and cedar are out OF the question
You can at least have IVY One family
We know have 4 beautiful collection ot IVY
plants ard the story about theia / hat
| the first ivy was brought from the pansh
/ church were the British grandmother was
| christencd and wed The cutting grew
! and each wear ornamented the Christmas
/ table until it grew 50 large that SPRAY $
| could be cut from It for this use. Il was
/ too precious 4 plaut tc have Its cuttings
| DESTROYED 50 after the holiday, the spray
! were always pottcd
"Ch. a rare old plant Is the IVY green
! Creeping about where no life IS seen,
wrote Dickens and its rich color and
! graceful form make 1t valuable for al
i kinds Of decorating Holly strung has /.
! good effect and when the hanisters ara
/ drapcd with the thick green c9rd OF cedar
! and holly, and the windows trelhsed Will
| the IVY tendrils who can help but fee
| ChrlS mas checr3
j Where there is a will there : way &C
/ get sorne greencry on this precious day fol
/ there are evergreen pl4nt> growing II
! every part OF this country II you cannot
! find cedar bougns or holly or vew or any
! ChnStm4s green YOU can take rose hlps
! and pass fine wire through them anC
! between the hips YOU can string soakec
j green pePs until you have a long gree
and red chain and this and cuttings fion
/ the pasR of your Chrlstmas tree Will max
bit of gay color You can cover hickory
nuts with bright bits of paper and strins
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
Letters on L. NJ. Sayers Estate.

Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Eugene NJ Sayers have been granted to
David J Reinhardt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
Engagement Announced.

Il an informal tea on Saturday after
noon, Mr.. and Mrs. Brinton P. Smith
Of 1G01 A1t Salem Lane announced
the engagement Of their daughter, Paul
ina Mildred, 10 Howard D. Forwood
OF TWenty-frst street and boulevard
Miss Smith is Il graduate Of the 1918
class Of the Womens College Of De!a-
ware MIR ForWood enlisted during
his senior year at the University Of Penn
sylvania, and is now with the troops IN
France. He is 2 member Of the Kappa
Sigrna Fraternity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16

white and pink popcorn and gid aeonrs
for tree decorations and prove that the
Spirit Of Christmas does not dpcnd upon
o great expenditure of money, for the one
who finds the greatest delight in the
preparation for the day IS the one who
will get the biggest reward Of happiness
IN its celebration.
Tomorrow from the PotfeT's Wheel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
Not Worried Avout Flu.

State Board of Health officials, say they
are not worried about a recurrence of the
Spanish influenza There are some cases
in the city, but with the use Of the pre-
cautions taken during the epidemic the
health officials believe there will be- no
bareback OF the disease
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
Baby Born: Father Dead.

A son was born 70 Mrs Paul J
Koerner Of No 302 North Franklin
street. on Friday The babys father, who
was well known as barber, employed by
Herman Jones at Third and Franklin
streets for some time, died about three
weeks ago. following an operation for
anr,endicitis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
To Have a Banquet.

Preparations are being made By the
employees OF the Delaware Notion House
for the second annual banquet Of the ID.
" H Employees Association, to be held
at the Hotel du Pont next month
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-16
&. b Smith General Foreman.

c B Smith has been appointed general
foreman OF the Philadelphia division OF the
Baltimore and OHIO Railroad. with offices
at Philadelphia. He has already assumed
the duties OF his new position
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
Harrison County's Quota

The Government program for 35,-
900 acres of fall wheat for Harrison
County was adopted at joint meeting
of the Farm Bureau directors and
the township chairman of the War
Service Council at Logan Friday.
Township acreages were allotted and
resolutions adopted concerning the
seeding and the sale of seed wheat.
The acreages assignments for the
townships were based on the past five
year periods, adaptibility of the land
and seed availability. They are as
follows: st. John 3733, Little Sioux,
1882, Cincinnati 3167, Taylor 3130,
Clay 2879, Morgan 24s9, La. Grange
1900, Jefferson 1900, Calhoun 1900,
Boyer 1900, Harrison 1900, Cass 1000
Union 1000, Jackson 500, Lincoln,
1000, Magnolia 1900, Washington
1900, Douglas 1000, Allen 75o, Rag
Ian 500. School district assignments
will be made from the townships. 1t
was resolved that care should be ta-
ken to seed winter wheat only on
lands adapted to this crop. The seed
seeding work, and divides the harvest.
Heavier yields on the average may
be expected from fall wheat.
1t was further resolved that the
price of fall wheat seed should not
be over 10c per bushel above market
1 w.
price. This would be service to the
Government by furnishing seed to
men at this price as many are seed
ing only to help meet the Government
acreage. Seed for sale should be list
ed with the county agent at once.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
Dedicatory Exercises at Magnolia

i
Service flag dedicatory exercises at
Magnolia Sunday afternoon were veil
attended, locally and many from diff
ferent towns and localities, regard
less of the temperature reach of 11OS
in the shade on the grounds. Uncle
Sam, Goddess of Liberty, Red Cross
and War Y. M. C. A. were properly
represented in the parade in autonlo-
biles. The glee club of Magnolia, ul--
der the direction of Miss Ru= Swal-s
ley sang patriotic songs, q then
Judge Walter 1. Smith OF Council
Bluffs was introduced by j. r. Nc
Dewell, chairman; Mr.. Sn;sl's adj
dress was able, and held tha andiyid-
ed attention Of the large audience
from the beginning to the-Wiose. He
was followed BY Sidney Pitt of Per-
sia, in the formal presentation Of
the service flag with it's "a stars,
and he in turn was followed by G. Z.
Grow of Logan. Hon. M. B. Pitt was
then introduced and he gave an elo-
quent address on national and inter-
national questions, and stated that
his boy would soon be among the
soldier boys for the defense of the
nation. At the conclusion of Mr.
Pitts address, Mrs. 7. M Adams as
companied by Miss Harriet Tyler, of
Logan at the piano, sang her origi-
nal song, "We are Going to Lick the
Kaiser" Mrs. Adams was recalled by
the audience and she recited an ORR
ginal poem on Kaiser Bill much to
the enjoyment of the audience.
A German woman who says that,
"Shermany vas alright" arose and
left the audience much to the amuse-
ment of many that knew her and her
sentiments on the war; however no
one said anything to the woman who
evidently disdained to hear song
by spirited American woman whose
relatives are in the armies of the
United States and Scotland giving
the Kaiser's soldiers what has been
coming to them since the beginning
Of the world wide war.
Elder j. F. Mcdowell made an en-
thusiastic address on the present war
and invited all to hear Tits Lowe at
Magnolia, on Old Settlers Day and
then with the benediction the audi
ence was dismissed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
Save Sugar

The u. s. Food Administration is
sending out s. o. S. call to house,
keepers of the country in the cause
of the sugar shortage. What are you
doing to help save sugar? With 2lbs
per person per month that gives each
one 2 1-3 tablespoonful per day. Our
sugar supplies are short owing to
submarine sinkings, losses Of beet
sugar land and factories in battle
areas, and curtailment Of shipping.
Purchases are not to be more than 2
lbs at time in villages and cities,
or 5 lbs in the country.
Remember: The success for this
program rests on the cooperation Of
the householders. Suggestions for 9
minimum Sugar Day.
Breakfast:
Corn meal mush with cream and
dates. Oatmeal gems, coffee, scram.
bled eggs.
Dinner:
Shepherds pie
Sliced cucumber and tomato salad
Baked Custard
Supper
Baked rice with ham. clipped bee
or cheese.
Sugarless cookies
] Fresh fruit ; -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
Old settlers, pav

August %, 1918. will be "Old
Settlers Day at Magnolia. The
greatest program ever staged in
Harrison County, will be free. Rev.
Titus Lowe of Omaha, gifted or
ator, with months experience at
the war front in France will be
the principal speaker. "The Boys
Band, of Woodbine, under the
direction of Prof. f. J. Howe, will
give music. Other speakers, read
ers, vocalists, orchestra ETC., will
be announced later. Get lined up
for the big Drive big day.
M A. M. Fyrando, Sec'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
Modale.'

Miss Agnes Kirlin came up from
Omaha Sunday to spend a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
ael Kirlin. She was accompanied by
her sister, Miss Margaret, who will
leave Thursday for Denver, Colorado
Springs and Estes Park, Salt Lake
City, Utah. They expect to return
about September 18th.
The Misses Iva and Theresa Little
are visiting relatives at Carroll this
week.
Mrs. Denny shrapnack and son
Harold returned Tuesday evening
after few days visit with relatives
at Leigh, Nebraska.
Mrs. Everett Drake and daughter
Mrs. Shirley of near Lincoln, Neb.,
are visiting friends and relatives here
this week.
Miss Velma Kelly left Saturday for
Des Moines, where she will attend
the business college for few
months.
Lloyd Hammer of Camp Dodge
spent Sunday at home with his. par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Hammer.
Melvin Harker is visiting with
relatives at Miller, South Dakota.
The Modale Chautauqua begins
here Friday night and continues ur-
| til the 18th.
Mrs. R. c. Hartsock was having
dental work done in Missouri Valley
Thursday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
Drs. De Wore and Heise operated
Sunday upon Donald Webber of Pts
gah for tonsil and adenoid troubles.
Mrs. Matte Diamond is reported
to be getting along nicely at the
Clarkson hospital in Omaha, where
she was operated upon last week fol
appendicitis.
George Harty is still very ill.
Mrs. Leo Tamisiea spent the day
in Omaha with Mary Dunkle at the
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Drain return
ed this morning from two days stay
with DR.. and Mrs. Rex Martin in
Onawa.
Mrs. F. w. Myers entertained q
few friends at one o'clock dinner to-
day complimentary to Mrs. A. R. Le-
grow, of Omaha, who is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. D. j. Adleun.
w. T. Roden and Dan Ford have re-
sold their farm near River Sioux,
which they purchased about two
months ago. This land has changed
hands about several times during the
past year and has now been repur-
chased by Mr.. Nagle who first sold
it.
Mrs. B. r. Window Of Glenwood,
and Mrs. Charles Stewart of Chicago,
who have been the guests the past
week of the Rev. Bonham home left
this morning for Glenwood.
Mrs. Theo. Krause spent the day
at the hospital in the Bluffs with
Miss Ruth Williams.
Mrs. o. j. Olsen returned to her
home in Sioux City this morning af-
ter brief visit here with Mrs. C. W.
Thomas.
George Mendenhall and family are
attending the Mills county fair this
week at Malvern, Ia. He will also
play with the Glenwood band, which
is furnishing the music for the occa-
sion.
DIR. DeVore reports the birth Of a
s lb. boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Wea-
yer.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. G. johnson left
this morning for Omaha, where they
will hereafter make their home.
H. H. Newhouse has received word
that his sister Mrs. Floyd Eaton, for
merly Mae Newhouse, had passed
away Saturday at her home in Des
Moines. The body will be shipped here
for burial. Obituary will bt
given later.
DIR. John Tamisiea reports the birth
yesterday Of 9 lb. girl to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kinney.
Mrs. Ned Woods Of Logan spent
the day here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Brown came uI
this morning from Omaha for a few
days visit with the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Brown.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08

It was noticeable this morning how
very small the crowd was to attend
the Ringing Bros, circus in Omaha.
Last year the platform was packed
full. We sure miss the young lads
gone to war.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08
A|6N 1Ih MARINES
RECEIVED CROSSES
pEscRlPTloN OF THE cERgMoNS
OR Their DECLARATION "
3s TssE FRENCH NATION. IS.
THEIR HERolsM IS LAuDE1|

-
4 Training Them, vnifonn. Physl
sal standards Adopted by War %.
& partment Hollow Tile an Essential
Wfom Committee on Pubic Informaaion.s
Washington. - Marine corps head
I quarters gives the committee on pub
'ltc information graphic account Of
the decoration Of American marines
with the French Croix de Guerre for
heroic service In battle last May. II
says in part:
Within the sound and range OF the
/ German gums, hidden by the shelter
ing trees Of dense forest, under q
heavy morning mist and driving rain
French veterans Of verdun, the Marne,
the Asne and the S0mme honored
their younger comrades Of America by
comforting upon them the Croix de-
Guerre. Thirty marines. including flve
Omcers. were awarded this coveted
French decoration for gallant conduct
courage and coolness in action against
the enemy during the occupation Of o
sector by the marine brigade. OF the
total number cited In French orders
for this decoration only eleven wers
present, three having been killed In &C.
ton ana sixteen were wounded and ip
the held hospital.
a number Of French soldiers were
decorated at the same time. As is the
custom half 4 company from each Of
= ~. Was plssens snu ulawn up . - :.
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word of coneratulation..
l..
Uniform Standards Of physical e1.
eminatlons governing entrance into all
branches OF the regular army, the n9-
ticnal army and the National Guard
nave been adopted by the war depart.
ment and will be observed by the army
medical department and the local and
medical advisory boards under the -.
lectiye service regulations.
Observance Of the new rules and
regulations by the local boards VIII,
result, It Is believed, In uniform a.
aminations in all parts Of the country
and should prevent men physically dis.
qualified for military service from be-.
ing sent out to camps. The new stand.
ards also will enable local physicians
10 make examinations with bettoa
understanding OF the needs Of the
army and will clear any misconcep-
lions and Misunderstanding that
might result in the sending to camps
q men who had been rejected.
Heretofore the physical standards
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08

Lost 1t7 Use The Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08

OF the total in Lagrange twp. Beebeetown Red
Cross contributed $337.O5.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-08

Contribution to Co. Bluffs Chapter purchas-
ing fund
Pisgah Rebekah Lodge, 1-2 Jackson and Allen
Pisgah Rebekah Lodge, 1-2 Jackson and Allen
Jackson and Allen Public Sale.......-......
Logan Branch contributed to Co. Bluffs Chap.
ter Purchasing Fund
! !
The Carlisle independent., 1918-10-24

Mrs. Florence c. Geiger, wife of pr. J C. Geiger. of the U. $. Pubic health service. died at her home in Little Rock Tuesday night at 10 o'clock. She leaves a husband and two young sons aged 6 and 3 years to mourn her loss. Interment took place at Alexandria. La.
 John Edwards. colored sol dier from Carlisle, died at Camp Pike and was sent here Sunday morning for burial. He was 29 years old and was prominent among his race here. He always took an active interest in agri- cultural work before going to the army. His funeral was conduct ed by the negro masons Of Car lisle.
 Frank Faulkner, who is em ployed in the store of B. D. Pat te~son of Brassfeld came in Sat urday to spend few days recup- erating after an attack of infu- enza.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-10-24

J. H. Williams. wife and chil- dren and mother were here from Des Arc Sunday the guests of the family of Mr. W. H. Euart.
 Geo. Hazelwood. Bruce Hack ney and Louis Cazier left the first of the week for St. Louis where they will go into training for the marine service for the U. s. army. Good luck to the boys and may they get the Kaiser s scalp.
 Reports are that the apples are rotting in the orchards in many of the northern states flor the reason that they will not bring enough to pay for the pick ing. Apples are selling at 10 and 50 cents a dozen in Carlisle. Practically S15 to SIS a barrel.
 Mrs. Walter Saunders spent a few days here last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Dee ter.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-10-24

Mr. and Mrs Robt. Meden- dorp entertained MT. and Mrs J. R. Wells and the hungry edi tor and wife at dinner Sunday. My, but it was great to be privi legged to sit up to table groan ing under the weight of the most palatable viands the heart could wish. and satisfy the desires of the inner man. We wish to eX tend our sincere thanks to our host and hostess
 A large number of our sub scribers to whom we have sent letters have con in and paid their subscriptions in advance as the war board requires. We hope to be able to say in the next 30 days that there is not a de- linouent subscriber or our list, and believe that we can do it and that all will stay by us and pay in advance as the law requires
 Dr. ]. D. Dudley was in from Cullor Tuesday morning and stated that the influenza condi- tions were improving in that lo- cality. He states that there are still several cases but no new ones are developing. He also stated that he hasn't lost case of pneumonia up to this time and has treated many since the epi- demic became prevalent.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-10-24

News has reached here of the death of Mrs Bernice kesl, thee Isbell) at Clovis. New Mexico. which occurred Monday. The remains are expected here to- morrow or Saturday and will be taken to Walters Chapel. near her old home for burial. De- ceased is we'll known here, hay ing taught in the public schools last year. She was employed in the office of school superintend. ent at the time of her death. She was married to Mir. Kesl only a short time ago. her husband hay ing to go to France only two weeks after the marriage.
 J. H. Griffin dr6ve in 85 head of feeder cattle from the Letch- worth place near Des Arc, Tues day. He will feed them this fall and have them ready for the winter spring market
 Buy War Saving Stamp.