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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-08-30
PUSHING THE GERMANS
BACK.

To the unframed mind at
this distance it appears that the
Allies are doing all that could
possibly be expected to the
Kaiser's horders just now.
The Allies started to rolling the
Germans back two months ago
and the rolling still goes on.
1t looks like the Germans can
not find a place to stop. AS
soon as the American troops
got over in anything like for
midable numbers and got into
action, the Germans took the
road back towards Berlin and
have been going in that direc-
ton ever since. The American
troops are praised by all and
the only criticism Gen. Foch
has of them is that they are too
daring, that they risk too much
They are too much for the Hun.
If Congress passes the man
power bill now pending. which
drafts all men between the ages
Iof IS and As, arrangements will
have been made to give the
United States an army Of 5000,
I00O and then Germany will
know that her doom is sealed.
America unwillingly went into
the war but now that she is in,
she is determined to make a
finishing Job of it. No half
way peace terms will satisfy.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
Ought to be Satisfied.

The Christian Science Monitor crit
icises the administration for not fur
nishing ships as rapidly as promised
the allies and asks in large headlines,
Where Are the Ships ?" Now the
administration insists that the ships
are being furnished and sticks to it
in spite of material proof to the con-
trary. This positive state of mind on
the part of our President ought at
least to satisfy our Christian Science
friends.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
FARMERS WILL
BE GIVEN CHANCE TO
FARM FREE OF RENT.

Tn, campaign inaugerated by The
Colorado State Board of Immigration
carly in the winter for the encourage
m,nt of farming and the production
of an increased supply of food crops
by way of aiding the national food
campaign has met with gratifying re-
suits. The response from farmers
from the Middle West has been larg-
or than was anticipated and number
Of large tracts which otherwise would
have been unoccupied this year will
be farmed.
Contrary to the plan first annourc-
cd, the work has not been confined
to Eastern Colorado but has been dis
tributed throughout the State, pa
triotic citizens in all parts Of Colorado
having offered their land free or
practically free for q period of n year
or longer, and many have offered free
tenancy for the entire period Of the
war.
Included in the list arc several farms
which are quite extensively improved,
the owners having been led to offer
them free to responsible farmers by
reason of the scarcity of farm help
and the difficulty of securing Compel
ent tenants. The labor situation has
been more important factor in the
plan than was at first anticipated.
In the event the farmers from other
states arc not secured for all tracts
at the disposal of the Department, an
opportunity will be given farmers liv-
ing in Colorado and particularly those
living in the vicinity Of the respect
ivi tracts, to put in crops this year.
In making this change in the plan
the Department has been influcaccd by
a desire to Increase crop production
even where no question of immigra-
ton from other states is involved.
In order that all the available land
may be disposed of by the time clear
ing and blowing should comm nee,
the Immigration Department advises
cny farmer in the state who has suf-
ficient means to farm without danger
Of failure or lack of funds, to make
application at once. The application
will be acted upon in the order in
which they are received and farmers
will be put in touch with owners of
the land as carly rs possible after the
inquiries from osher states are ex-
haustcd.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
MASONIC MEETINGS
The Past Week Has Been Lively One
at the Masonic Temple

The work piling up at the Masonic
Lodge has necessitated two special
sessions the past week. On last Satur-
urday beginning at o'clock in the af-
ternoon n class of four consisting of
Cora r. Strain, Denny Nevius, DIR. l..
G. Leist, and C. o. Watson were ini-
tiated into the first degree. There
was a large attendance and supper
was served to the crowd in the BAN
auet rooms, after which the work was
completed and social session held I'M
til a late hour.
On Tuesday afternoon beginning at
2 o'clock one of the largest lodge meet
ings ever held here convened for work
in the third degree. Over 125 Masons
were present representing nine differ
eut states and twenty-five different
lodges. Delegations were present from
Holly, Granada and Eads lodges, and
all present were enthusiastic over the
work done. The degrees were con-
ferred by the Past Masters Of the lodge
10 a class of four consisting of J. M.
Williams, C. r. Strain, C. b. Ray and
Edga rPolhemus. Supper was served
to l2O in the banquet room and after
wards n social session was held before
completing the work.
The membership of all the four Ma
sconic bodies of Lamar is rapidly in
creasing now.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
BIG PATRIOTIC MEETING
To BE Held Under Direction Knights
of Pythias

The campaign being waged by the local
lodge Knights of Pythias, for new
members and the general good of the
order, which under the direction of the
State Organizer Mr. F. Pate Woolston,
has been so successful and satisfactory
to the membership will eliminate in a
great popular patriotic meeting to be
held in the auditorium of the High
School on Tuesday evening, March IL.
There will be flag exercises, special
music for the occasion, and the follow
ing well known talent will assist: Miss
Gladys Carnahan, Mrs. w. II. Meyer,
Mrs. Edward Leigh, Mr.. C. ]. Hale,
Mr.. w. H. Meyer and others. The
High School orchestra will be present,
and render some selections in their us
ual high class manner. The organiza-
tion will bring to the city as the
speaker of the occasion, the Hon C. A.
Ballreich Of Pueblo, Grand Chancellor
Of the Order, and a representative of
ton, who has been delivering his cele-
brated address on War, War, or
Americas Part in the Worlds Con-
flict," to crowded houses in other parts
Of the state. Mr.. Ballreich is a gifted
orator Of note, and his address is said
to be a masterpiece Of sound patriotic
logic. This meeting is open to the
public and all members of patriotic or
ders are particularly urged to be pres
ent, and take part in the exercises.
Judge Rogers Of Lamar will preside,
and the event promises to be one Of the
most interesting Of its kind ever held
in our town
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

high school has added to them in rents
dollars for every dime of taxes it has
taken, and if the school is allowed to
drop behind other schools in the valley
the people making this their school
year home will quit, aad there will be
a big slump in rents. Give the child
rem the best of everything while they
are Riddles for they are going to get
hard enough knocks later on.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

The food administration has approx
ed the plan to make March 40 a
farm implement and repair week.
Every farmer in the nation will be
urged to inspect his machinery during
the week and Immediately place his
order for repairs or new parts. The
move is considered necessary because
of the scarcity of steel parts and also
as a means of raising a maximum
food crop.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
Bringing The War Home
(By The Prowers County Council of Defense)

Commenting on the big task
and it is big task-that confronts
America in putting over the 3rd Lib
erty loan sometime within the next
few weeks, one of the leading financ-
ial bulletins says:
with another bond issue looming
up for the early Spring there is more
talk to the effect that the banks will
have to be larger factor from now
on in Government financing.
Business men say that with the high
prices they are needing their capital in
their business and bankers say that it
is taxing their resources to take care
of their home demands and they think
they will have to pass all subscript-
ions up to the reserve banks to be
carried. All of which means THAT
WE HAVE NOT YET COMPRE-
HENDED THAT THE WAR is OF
FIRST, NOT SECONDARY, I'M
PORTANCE. We will never make "a
success of it by giving what time. mo-
ney and labor are LEFT OVER after
the home demands are satisfied"
In short we must all-every man,
woman and child-show the same kind
of here am /, take me" patriotism
that is displayed by the soldier who
gives his time, his service and his
life, if need be, to his government in
its hour of need.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

Workers ere needed for the 3rd
Liberty Loan campaign. Get ready
To volunteer. Precinct captains have
been appointed and their names to-
aether with those Of their lieutenants,
will be announced later. There is
n,entv Of room for you in the Prov
ers county liberty loan army;
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

to yourself by realization of its seri-
BUSINESS of having it brought home to
you in aetuality. 1t is for you to
say which"
With this paragraph. Lieutenant
Arthur Robins of the 157th Infantry,
Camp Kcamey, California, a former
Prowers county boy, introduced a
most interesting letter upon reading
for the first time, tho War Councils
column.
After praising the people back home
for the patriotism they have already
shown and urging a continuance and
an increase of this kind of support,
he goes on to say:
Therefore: Tho progress VIC have
made thus far must stand; the errors
for the most part cannot be remcdied;
the campaign must be prosecuted to
a successful consummation; more men
must be furnished; more Liberty
Loan drives financed; more Red
Cross and Y. VI. C. A. contributions
made. And we who bear the burden
must smile rs we struggle on-not
a sickly smile Of self pity but broad
wholesome. contagious smile that will
be reflected in the faces of those we
meet. We must Bring the War home"
by responding quickly to the call of
the nation, whether il be in sending
another to the front; buying another
bond; purchasing more thrift stamps;
contributing again TO the Y. NJ. C. A.
or practicing daily the many rapidly
increasing economies. In this way
only will we make it possible for our
leaders to form an army; to purchase
'all the requirements Of war" and to
set in motion the wheels of the mach
inery which will make shorter the
long, hard road. and quicken the OBJ
Iteration forever Of Kaiserism. With
out this cooperation and quick and
cheerful response, the war will be
brou ght home to you whether you
will or no, by the list of the missing
which will all too soon make its APP
pearance in the home papers and by
the burden Of taxation which will
come if you allow other methods of
financing to fail
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

The "P" in Prowers already stands
for prosperity" Make IT stand for
practical Patriotism" blu buying
Liberty Bond when the campaign is
opened.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
March s, 1918, from 100 to ) 100
O'Clock L. VI.

Amount Of proposed bond issue, not
to exceed S6O,OOO.OO.
Estimated amount actually required
$55,OOO.OO.
improvements proposed, addition of
South and West wings to the present
High School Building. These coatcm-
plated additions will afford substan-
TALLY the following additional accom-
modations:
Nine (9) class rooms;
One large study hall;
One large Manual Training room;
One large Domestic Science room;
Gymnasium, with locker rooms for
girls as well as boys;
Furnace room and storage room
in basement.
In order TO relieve the crowded con-
ditions of the grades, it is intended TO
transfer the 9TH and sth grades from
the Lincoln and Pioneer Buildings. to
the High School Building.
Additional Tax Levy Required. The
present rate Of taxation in Lamar for
al purposes mot including special as
scssments for sewers and sid ewalks)
is 80 mills on the dollar. The total
assessed valuation of property in Dis
trict No. IA is somewhat over $780,
10000. hence a levy Of somewhat less
than IL mills would be required, on
the present valuation, to pay the in
terest on the proposed bond issue, or
an increase Of about one thirty-third
G-33) in the amount of taxes to be
paid by each taxpayer. As the valua-
ton increases, of course this proper
ton will decrease. When the first
principal becomes due, in the tenth
year. two mills additional will be re-
quired to pay the same, assuming our
total assessed valuation remains sta
tionary, and less amount if it shall
have increased with the growth Of the
town.
Who Can Vote.-All qualified cleo
tors who have paid school tax in this
district within one year prior to March
g. 1918.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

There is much discussion of the
question of voting for or against the
school bonds at the special election on
Friday, March sth. Various argu-
ments are being advanced by both
sides, but the main one that should
determine the case. is "Shall Lamar
children have equal facilities for OBJ
tanning an education as other towns in
this section Of the country ?" The
Lamar school district is in better shape
financially than most any district of
its size in the state. There are 1850
taxpayers here and the annual amount
on the average that will be required to
pay the interest for the next ten years
will be about $3.50. Other towns are
going right ahead with school i'm
provemcnts in spite of the war. Pre-
icr Loyd-George said it would be
the last billion dollars that wins this
war. but our 100000 won't be counted
either way in that amount. The argu-
ment about the high price of building
material has been given each time any
public improvement has been attempt
ed for twenty years and building ma
terial has gone right on advancing.
The fearful destruction caused by
this war will still further aggregate
this condition. and if Lamar waits for
cheaper building material to complete
its high school, it will most likely be
our children's grandchildren that do
thu work. Tho owners Of property are
shortsighted. The Lamar
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

The 3rd Liberty Loan campaign is
promised for some time in April. BE
ready to do your full duty.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

Remember every man, woman and
child in America is today facing the
Hindenburg Line"
In a circular issued by the United
States Food Administration. dairy
men and feeders are urged to con-
serve grains by feeding mixed feeds
containing cotton seed meal, oat hulls
alfalfa meal, etc. Such feeds, to
quote the circular "are generally sell
ling for less prices than wheat, corn
or oats and are generally of equal or
higher feeding value"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

yours is the privilege of choosing
whether to Bring the War Home"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

Those who doubt the possibility of
financing a great war by voluntary
subscriptions, will be interested to
know that the government is putting
its affairs on a strict business basis
system that will make the dollar
slacker's lot a hard one.
Officials have been provided with
Registration Cards" for every man
in Prowers county, upon which such
data as Estimated Income" prop
orty," etc, are to be followed by
list of amounts contributed to the
Liberty Loans, the Red Cross, the Y.
NJ. C. A. and other similar move
ments.
Under this system. every mans re-
cord will stand for itself in the con-
fidential files of the County Commit
tee.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

The enthusiastic Council of Defense
banquet and the great public meeting
that followed it, should start anew a
wave of practical patriotism over the
county. If you were not present. don't
fail to read about it elsewhere in this
paper.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-03-06

Remember we have a victory to
win"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
LARGE LIST
 0N PETERSON

The U. S. harbor boat Peterson arrived in port at 11:4O a. III. to- day bringing a number of people from Ft. w. H. Seward and Haines. Among the passengers were MT. Clayton and son Charles, of Haines; Dr. L. S. Keller, who has been at Haines for the past few weeks attending to dental work; Mrs. Sheelor; Private Allingham of Co. "A" one of the most popular men at the fort; Corporal Southern, of F.. Wm. H. Seward; Mrs. Lewis, sis ter of Mrs. W. L. WinterDerger of HaiDs; Charles c. Johns of the United States treasury department; r. Misses Garside and Gray of the Y q es Presbyterian hospital; "Kmght of the Grip" MT. COX; Serg: Miner; Mrs. II. Fay, wife of the popular Haines melcaant; and q number Of soldiers.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
COL. STEVENSON WRITES FROM
 FRANCE

Phil AbTahams is in receipt of a letter from Lieutenant Command CT w. L. Stevenson, U. S. N. R. F., formerly of Skagway, written on Il @ first of February from the Ho- tel Meurice 22S Rue De RiNoli, Paris. ..fI.,
 MT. stevenson says: Arrived in France safely. Much to tell you but TO time in which to do It and, of course, I suppose military res trIct.Ons will compel me to bottle LII a 10: of interesting facts, which l trus: l may uncorck around some campfire or fire-sads in the far n0rths
 "The climate here is still wintry and the conditions resulting from the war has made 1t necessary to curtail the use of coal and food stuifs and everyone seems to bear it witM the best of spirits and their experiences, hardships, priVationS and griefs have developed wonder full spirit and courage in the people Of France.
 'I believe our countrymen are acqlitting and will acquit themselve: l.. G manner which will develop a permanent respect and admiration il the minds of our Allies"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
WILL ADVISE ON NEW INCOME
 TAX

Charles c. Johns, special agent of 're United States treasury de- partment. arrived in Skagway today noon on the U. S. harbor boat Pet ersoA from Ft. Seward and Haines, and is here for the purpose of ad- yising taxpayers in regard to the New Income Tax Law, assisting them to take their reports if neces- sar" and collecting the tax.
 This visit is for the convenience of the taxpayer and not for the pur- post of searching out taxpayers at tempting to evade the law.
 The government places the whole responsibility on the taxpayer of familiarizing himself with the law and making the returns.
 MT. Johns is stopping at the Golden North hotel and will remain in ,e city until the arrival of the SDCkane Tuesday or Wednesday, The government has extended the time to make income tax reports un- til the first of April, and the visit of MT. Johns in Skagway at this time is in this connection.
 Every single person who had an income of 5000 during 1917 and every marriied person with income of $2000 must make reports. Penal ty for failure to do so is a fine ranging from s20 to 5000.
 MT. Johns will spend his time while here in giving instructions in regard to the law, assisting the public with their returns, receiving the returns and collecting the tax; a travelling collectors office for for the convenience of the public as 1t were.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06

Ms. G. c. LaBounty and son re- turned on the City of Seattle.
 Barney Braisch, of the Skagway pool rooms, was & passenger on the Jefferson bound for Juneau.
 Passengers arriving on the lief ferson include A. Leomine, K. T. SylteVig, A. Wiger and M. B. little.
 Word nas been received from Clarence Achison, son of Mrs. Sarah Achison, that he has been transferred from Kelly Field, AVia- ton corps, Texas, to the Spruce Division stationed at Vancouver, Wash. MT. Achison was in Texas for several weeks, and during that time SEW a great many air flights, ssyine that machines and army ba- loons were in the air oyer the. camp constantly from early in the morn ing until nine o'clock p. m. .,..'
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
LOOKING BACKWARD"

History of 19 years ago in Skag- We, has been unearthed by the nAdins of a book containing the list o. voters for the year 1899, which Otves the name, place of birth, age residence. occupation, date Of ar rival Snd signature. Five hundred and tWenty-nine names are recorded for the first wet and dry election hold in Skagway. We print a num- Der of these names daily, hoping hereby to recall some of the form CT Skagway times. If anyone knows of short stories or incidents In con- nection with any of these persons, we wi! appreciate them. The name, placa of birth, VI X Occupa- tion and date Of arrival are printed in consecutive order.
 J. H. Andrews, Ohio, Capitalist,
 Jan. 1898. H. B. Burckhardt. Illinois, Grocer,
 July 1897. ... S. L. Chucovich, Russia, Rest. Dec.
 1897. '. c. Duffey. Iowa. Merchant, March
 1898.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
1900 [. OF w. MEN
 IN SERVICE OF U. S..

A recent issue of the University Of Washington News Letter receiY- ed by the Daily Alaskan gives a lis O. 1900 University of Washing ton men who Have entered the ser vice os the United States, giving the location of each man and the branch o' the service which he Is in. Any U. of w. alumni in town who wish t. see this list may do so by call ing at the Alaskan office.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-03-06
THOSE WHO USE TOOLS WANTED
 BY J. 5.

F ]. Vandewall has. received cards and necessary blanks and Is ROW prepared to enroll shipbuild- ing mechanics for work with the government. This includes men who are skilled blacksmiths, boiler mak-rs, ship carpenters, dock build CTS. electrical workers, foundry workers, machinists, painters, plumbers, pipe filters, sheet metal workers, coppersmiths, ship filters and structural iron workers.
 However the government does not relegate enrolment simply to men skilled in lines of work mentioned, as '' is going to be the policy of the government in making the en- rollnent to specialize: 1st - All classes of mechanics that can be us in construction of wooden and stc.l ships; 2nd-Alli other class cs oV mechanics; 3rd-Expert gas en.ipe and automobile engineers arr drivers; 4th-Experienced lumFer men, both mill and woods mes; 5th-All persons who are aD', and willing to serve in agricul- tural work; 6th-Young men who arc willing and can pass an exam1ns tion as eviators; 7th-Au others who desire to be enrolled in the service.
 No man need hesitate about en- rollirg simply because he Is not skilled in the lines for which the Hurley" postal cards are used as the Reserve welcomes every patriotic citizen who wishes to serve. whatever his qualifications, includ- inr laborers of all kinds, artisans, engineers, professional men. The men especially needed, besides tho-e skilled in trades which are adiuncts to shipbuilding, are me chanics. artisans, skilled laborers. of ell kinds, men who can work with tools.
 Enrolment does not bind the person enrolling to accept a job from the Government. although 1t is hoped that he will d,1 SO if a job Is offered him. Neither does enroll me. t bind the Government to offer job to the registrant' A the time g registrant is offered job, he will be informed as Q the wages and other working conditions. so he will then know whether or not he is in position to acu cot. Registrants will be furn- ished with a membership card and also with a bronze button, as soon as the latter are received from W"Gnington. ]
 Inasmuch as Alaska's quota is ,00O men, it is hoped that every qualified person will immediately reOister. Registration has been somewhat delayed by reason of the failure Of supplies to reach the Enrolling Agents throughout Alas ka, hut now that they have arrived it thought that a large enroll ment will be had