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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

The foregoing give just faint in
dex to the character of a first class
talk by first class class American
lied Irish soldier to a big audience
last night at Happy Canyon. Mike
o O'Rourke is a He man Of the HiberN
nian species. He was born in LINER
ick and his principal occupation for
over two yars was Hun killing and
comrade saving. He went through
che mill as probably no other man
has done and come forth alive.
Without a moments hesitation o.
Rourke broke into his story, telling
his opinion of the Hun in no uncer-
tain terms with a rich Irisb brogue,
that hrough forth a round Of cheers
and a hearty laugh from the audience.
He tells his story in the straight for
ward direct way of the man who has
seen much Of life in the rough places
of the world. His life has been
spent In the mining camps Of the
United States. of which country he is
a citizen. and British Columbia. where
he was working in the mines when
he enlisted in the Canadian forces.
23 Months In He'll
He spent 20 months in the trenches
and his trips "over the top" were SO
frequent as to become the ordinary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31
MIKE O'RoURKE, HE
MAN AND SUPER SOLDIER

Continued from page ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

RESURRECTION" HAS
MOST POWERFUL THEME
Intensely Dramatic Picture Depicting
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-31

lie spent 20 months in the trenches
and his trips "oyer the top" We're SO
frequent as to become the ordinary
routine Of the days spent in the front
line trenches. 1t was in the work of
stretcher bearer on the battle fields
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
SEED WHEAT HERE.

The carload of seed wheat ordered
for distribution at Extra arrived
there Saturday morning. All farmers
living in the south half of the coun-
ty who indicated on school district
reports that they wanted seed are
expected to call at the elevator for
their seed Immediately.
Farmers in the north half are
urged to get their seed from John
sons elevator also.
There is still plenty of time to SOW
winter wheat. The lateness of the
time of seeding now makes it posi-
BILE for farmers to sow their wheat in
corn fields where the corn has been
shocked or removed for silage.
Many men in the county prefer early
seeding, while others have had as
good and better success when they
planted their wheat later.
The seed sown early in September
will not be much ahead of later seed
ings this year on account of the
moisture conditions in the ground.
Wheat is needed badly, so if there is
a possibility for farmers to SOW it
this fall, they should do it by all
means. II is a risk of course. but
within certain limits. it is one worth
taking in these times when every eff
fort should be taken to increase pro-
duction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
DON'T WASTE HEAT THIS FALL

Now that the air is cool and it's
time to light a fire in the furnace
occasionally, every precaution should
be taken to avoid overheating. With
the fuel shortage running up into
millions of tons, dvery pound of
coal saved by proper firing of the
furnace to prevent waste heat is
worth while.
To avoid overheatng. the fire
should be checked by closing the
ash pit damper to cut off the air
thru the fire and by opening the
check damper in the pipe if neces-
sary-not by opening the fire door
or fire door damper. according to a
recent circular issued by the engi-
neering extension department at
Iowa State College, Ames.
The fire should be checked before
the house is quite warm enough, to
prevent overheating and the neces-
sity of opening windows If the
water pan of the furnace is kept
filled to supply moisture, 6S degrees
is sufficient.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
BOYS RECEIVE RECOGNITION.

A. j. Hunt has just received let
ter from his son. Albert Hunt, who
recently landed somewhere in Eng
land. Enclosed with the letter was
one he had received from His Maj
esty, King George V, of England. 1t
is a letter worth preserving and was
sent to Albert Hunt from Windsor
Castle under date of April. 1918.
The letter which Mr.. Hunt will care
fully preserve for his son reads as
follows
Soldiers of the United States, the
people of the British Isles welcome
you on your way to take your stand
beside the armies of many nations
now fighting in the old world the
great battle for human freedom.
THE Allies will gain new heart
and spirit in your company. I wish
that | could shake the hand of each
one of you and bid you God speed on
your mission
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE STATE

Most satisfactory reports come
from all over the state as to the
outlook for political campaign
wholly pleasing to the Republicans of
Iowa and in harmony with the pre-
vailing sentiment of the whole coun-
try 1t can hardly be called a po-
litical campaign. for Iowa. so far as
the Republicans are concerned. poll
tics has been put aside for the inn
mediate necessities of the world, but
rather IL is a campaign for good gov
eminent. stability in public affairs,
and a continuance of the united and
harmonious work of Iowa people in
all matters of loyalty. With this
as an issue. if issue it can be called,
there can be no doubt Iowa will re-
main true to her traditions.
Conferences were held last week in
the Eighth Ninth and Eleventh con
gressional districts to consider ways
and means for the campaign. They
were well attended. The Republi-
can county chairmen nearly all at
tended. Many of the precinct and
township committeeman were pres
ent. There was at each conference
gOodly representation of the Re
publican newspaper editors. From
no quarter was any report received
that would indicate detection from
the Republican party. The congress
sional candidates will receive the
usual ma iority, and this almost with
out oposition There is no doubt of
the result in the Eleventh. where
there is small fight. County and
legislative candidates on the Repub-
lican ticket are confident and say
there has been no change in senti
ment among the voters save in the
direction of the Republican party.
The fact that the candidate of
the democratic party of Iowa has ac-
cepted a position at Washington that
will take him out of the state is
accepted universally as an indication
that his campaign for election as
governor has been abandoned. 1t
was known last spring, when the
plans for the democratic campaign
were brought here from Washing
ington, that Porter would be taken
care of by the administration, with
a position at a high salary. but it
was not the intention to make the
shift thus early. However. the fact
that there was no response in Iowa
to the scheme advertise Iowa Demo-
Gratis as the whole thing in loyalty.
changed the plan, and the appoint
ment has been made and confirmed
by the senate.
Chairman Rawson, of the Repub-
lican state committee. will this week
| hold conferences in the Tenth,
Fourth and Sixth districts, where all
who are interested in the success of
/ the Republican party will be wei
| come. The committeeman have been
notified and there is no doubt good
meetings will be held. The organ
iation OF the entire state has now
been almost completed.
In view of the necessity for con-
centrating all possible energy on the
Liberty Loan campaign, the Repub-
licans will not start any speaking
campaign until that work is finished.
Any meetings held, or any general
activity for the benefit of party can
didates, must interfere with the pa
triotic activities of the people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
The moth exhibits much taste in

The moth exhibits much taste in
dress.
FOUND-on Ridge Road, auto
number, 226225, Ia. May be had by
calling at this office. If.
Roy Jensen left Saturday for Iowa
City, where he will resume his
studies at the state university. He
informed us that in all probability he
would be dressed in a u. S. uniform
and occupy barracks instead of the
usual headquarters as the men his
age are all under government regu-
lations.
Gill II. Jones, of Los Angeles,
Cali, was in the city Monday, but
departed again Tuesday morning.
For % years Mr.. Jones was in the
implement business in this city. Later
he engaged in the land business. In
1905 he left Audubon and has made
his home in California most of the
time since then.
Ten young couples enjoyed
pleasant evening at the new home of
DR.. u. NJ. Fulton, Monday evening.
They were the guests of Miss Esther
Fulton. After spending several
hours in games and other amuse-
ments, refreshments consisting of ice
cream and waters, Were served.
Fred B. Dennis, former local man
ager for the Stanard Oil Co., who has
been at Camp Pike, Arkansas, for
several weeks past, sends the editor
postal card on which is portrayed
a very striking" likeness of Uncle
Sam dressed in the very latest model
of soldier clothes. and all ready for
action. The facile expression your
Uncle Sam wears in this picture is
sufficient to inspire confidence, pa
triotism and determination to win
the worldwide victory uncondition-
ally.-Anita Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17

the privilege Of determining shs.s own
affairs: Should We then geiinqu!sh
our own preregratiyes because It IS
demanded by any o.o!!:!es! party.
group, Of individual?
These things are for us to decide
and not for any man or clique to dc
tate.
In Maine, Democratic speakers join
the national Democratic cry OF. Up
hold the administration! Strengthen
its hands by keeping the party pow
er in the government. Don't change
horses nidstream, And then they
,,rn around and demand that the
senators and representatives from
Maine who have stood every hour
with the President on provisions for
prosecution of the war, be dumped
out AMI new and untried Democrats
replace them. Why" do you ask!
yecause Names senators and repre-
septatives are Republicans.
And yet Republicans have more
,oyallv supported the Presidents war
demands than have the members OF
his own party. Isn't that rather IN
consistent politics is adjourned'
rosition from which to ask election
Of Democrats in Maine?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
SMITHFIELD

Smithfeld was visited by very
heavy shower Wednesday afternoon
the wind doing some damage in the CEN
trail part of the town. A large tree was
uprooted and fell across the road nea,
Sherburne Bickford's residence. the
garage a, Fred stevens tipped over and
limbs were torn from trees. The shower
was not OF long durati ton, but it made
lively work. The telephone system was
crippled considerably
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Richardson Of Bel
grade have been passing a few days
with their son Hadley
Mrs Wiley and grandchildren, Geor-
gia and Willis Richardson attended the
18th annual session + the Wiley fam
lily at McGrath pond Wednesday,
Mrs. Wiley returned to Sidney Thurs
day to pass a few days more with fet
cousin. Miss Palmer. whose father lies
at the point of death.
The dance held under the auspices Of
Fairview Grange drew a large crowd,
u dance tickets being sold. There was
some appointment On account of re-
lreshments as no ice cream was avail
aoie on account Of the shortage Of su-
gar. but good civil time was reported.
another one will be held Tuesday eve
ming.
MIS-. Wiley returned home from Sid
ney wednesday. where she had been to
VISIT sick relative, who has sustained
a shock of paralysis.
MIS- george Penney. who made Mrs.
A. +. holmes a short visit, went to Oak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
CLINTON

Nh. and Mrs. Harold Carr and three
children of Rochester, y. H, were
guests Of Mrs. Cars aunt, Mrs.
Charles Files, Monday.
DR.. Carl Hedin. superintendt Of of
the school for feeble minded at Pow
nal with Mrs. Hedin. have been Wis
. iting Mrs. Hedin's sister, Mrs. Ralph
! Bean.
Miss Elizabeth Williams is visiting
her niece, Mrs. r. H. Ward.
Mrs. Moses Goodwin of New
Hampshire has been visiting in town.
Miss Lillian Decker of Portland is
visiting relatives in town.
Clyde Decker, Lillian Decker and
| Resper Irving spent last Sunday at
Lakewood
Mrs. Mary Stinchfield left Monday
for Portland Oregon. to attend the
National w. K. r, convention. Be-
fore returning she Will visit her son
, Thomas in Washington state.
Mr. and Mrs. PerIey Cain of Wor-
cester, Mass, arc visiting relatives in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wiley and
two children of Haverhill are visit
ing in town.
Miss Helen Kicker Of Pittsfeld is
visiting Miss Gertrude Hubbard.
Miss Doris VIM Of Massachusetts
has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Eben
Gordon.
Miss Estelle Puffer of Boston was
the guest Sunday OF Miss Florence
Cain.
Miss MacNanny who is the guest
Of Miss Alice Dodge, very pleasingly
| rendered The Holy city and
; Somewhere a Voice is Calling" in
the Brown Memorial church Sunday
morning, with Prof Roy Greeley at
| the organ.
Rev. +. Z. Longley who is con-
| fined to his bed by illness is resting
comfortably at this writing,
I Rev. Isaac LcFieur Of Worcester
! conducted services Sunday morning
, in the F. 8. church and was greatly
I enjoyed.
! F. F. Davidson. president Of the
Dover street rescue mission. Boston,
! will occupy the pulpit Of the f. b.
/ church, Sunday.
| f. A. Davis, State missionary con-
! Quoted the prayer service at the f. B.
church Tuesday evening.
w. &. Bailey with son and Miss Ida
! Pinkham of China were callers Sat
urday at Rev, f. f. Longley's.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Pierce who
have been spending two weeks with
ms mother, Mrs. John Pierce, have
returned TO Massachusetts,
Mrs. H. l.. Besse and mother, Mrs.
| Proctor, Mrs. John Hubbard and
! daughter Gertrude are home from the
Besse cottage at Crescent Beach.
John Pratt Of Massachusetts /
visiting in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17

II am not in the habit Of pralslng
any material medicine as l am an
advocate of New Thought takln 10
Christian Science) but some time ago.
7 had such a bad attack of Liver ana
stomach Trouble that l gave up
thinking l did not have it, and took
a natural medicine, Fruit -tives' or
Fruit Liver Tablets.
Most gratifying was the result. IL
relieved my liver and stomach trou-
bic. cleaned up my yellowish com
plexion and put new blood in my
body
While am no backslider from
New Thought. l feel there may oe
times when a help to nature may be
necessary: and if SO, believe that
Fruit n -tives' is the highest result OF
New Thought in medicine
A. A. YOUNG, Schenectady, y, Y
SOC. 3 box, for $3.50, trial size 25c
At dealers or from FRUIT "A IlN t->
limited. ODGENSBURG, n. Y.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
Saturday, August II, 1918.
The Country viii Agree.

The visiting Of the American front
il France by military experts OF any
nation other than an ally OF the
United states has been earnestly r-o-
TASTED against by the American De-
rse Society in the following tele-
gram sent 70 President Wilson, and
which 10 signed ny Mr., Charles
stewart Dawson. chairman Of the So
COWS board Of trustees:
Noticing an express statement in
the public press tina. a Spanish mill
.arv mission including experts IN all
aims purpose VISITING the American
front, We respectfully protest against
the VISITING on the American front IN
France nv military experts of any
nation other than an ally Of the
United states
The sole purpose Of the American
Defense Society in calling the atter-
non Of tho Administration 10 the
proposed visit Of the Spanish mill
tarv mission 70 the American front is
n ssferuard by every possible means
all information regarding the or
canlzation Of American troops on the
feld Of battle" said Mr., Dawson. The
uyo.est against the Spanish military
-olseion Is not 70 he taken as an ex-
n,.sslon IF feeling against that par
tic1lar nation We favor tho exclu-
sion Of military experts Of all the
neutral powers.
There arc, II course. certain neu-
ira! nations which can hardly be
,;assed a. unfricndly 10 Germany
t. prevent the sending OF any mill
tarv missions by such benevolently
neutral powers is, Of course, an al
irportar' question. and precedent
ue believe should he established at
orcc otherwise, It might be hard tc
es'imate American losses in life d.
r.ctlv due N information open &c
e,,rny agents in these neutral conn-
tres
The country will agree that wher
PARENTS at home are not permitted tc
know even in what part of France
their sons division is located, it is
hardly proper to turn loose along thf
--o1. military experts Of any but NJ
allied power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
SOLDIER BOYS

Word has been received that 1st
Sergeant Geo. F.. Rand of Detroit.
who has been attending an Infantry
| Training School in France has re-
ccived a commission as I'd Lieu
tenant. Sergeant Rand enlisted with
Company NJ of Augusta, and served
border.
Letters received here recently in
d;cated that Private Elmer D. Crit
fiths Of Company l. who was wounded
on June %. has either lost his foot or
had his leg taken off below the knee,
and that he is soon to return to this
city.-Ea stport Citizen.
Private Kenneth f. Ramsey of
s.rmington is among those selected
for 3-months course at the Officers
Training school at Camp Zachary
Taylor. Louisville, Ky.
Lieut.. Fred w. Benner of the Ban
goi Machine Gun Co. 1880 Inf, has
been cited for bravery BY Maj. Gen.
! Clarence B. Edwards, commanding
! the 26th Division in France. The eli
bravery on May 10 during a gas at
tack at Stagnun.
The British Canadian recruiting
r.!ssion in Bangor has been closed by
orders from headquarters, in common
with ell other recruiting offices in
| this section of the United States
Sergeant Albert Z. Green and Sergt
Holden have been ordered to Port
land. Sergt. Deblois is i'll at the
Eastern Maine General hospital
There is no further need of volun-
teering efforts now that the draft is
% take Canadians in this country.
Among the newly made officers at
Camp Joseph f. Johnston, Jackson
Vile, Florida, is Allan ". Mansfield of
Jonesport, Me, who has been com
r,issioned as second lieutenant. Lieu
tenant Mansfield is a graduate OF
B&tes College. class of 1915 and en-
listed in the Quartermastetr Corps of
tn army last December. His pro-
motion was the reward Of earnest
Cingent service. For the earnest
Mansfield will remain at Camp john
ston, where he is assigned to duty as
al instructor in the Officers Train
Ing school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17

An interesting hearing was held be-
1ore the Androscoggin county com
mlssioners Tuesday morning on ne
tltlon to have the county take over
the historic old toll bridge at North
turner. This bridge is owned by a
corporation, and as it is out Of re-
PAIR It has been closed to traffic. in
conveniencing the inhabitants OF that
helghborhood. 1t crosses the Andros-
coggin, connecting the towns of Leeds
ana Turner The petition comes
from r. L. Leavitt and 1875 other Tur
ner inhabitants. Several Of the petit
TONERS explained to the commission
ers that the closing of the bridge
made necessary a long detour and
made hauling of supplies costly
County Attorney William H. Hines
talked briefly with the petitioners
and will consult soon with the com.
missioners to see what action NAV he
taken. The bridge has been closed
by the proprietors, and the obstruc-
TONS cleared away, presumably BY
objecting natives. 1t Is unsafe Tor
travel
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BOWDOIN

EAST-Miss Stella Purington of
Richmond is passing a few days with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs E. E.
! Purington.
Vivian Starbird left Wednesday
night for Washington, D. G., where
she has accepted a government posi-
ton.
Ethel Dickey of Richmond is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Wood.
Maynard Cobb of Brunswick was
Sunday guest Of his uncle, L. c.
Starbird.
Harry Green, son of Martin Green.
Is at home after working some time
for Rev. Levi Staples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17

land Saturday. where ske will Ws'
friends. She will also visit In "a's'
vile before starting for Ter nome .
Rhode Island She came in her car o.
will return by rail She reported W.
roads very good until they reachs'
Winthrop and then it was quite rough
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bickford ha''
been passing few days in Augusta
Mrs. Pearl Clark is suffering Wh'
an injury to the pupil OF one of her eye,
Grace Bickford is passing the wee
with her mother and is calling on oths
friends.
Some of the farmers have hnlshs
hayins while others have just coh
menced. Help has been very scarce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17
Editors Letter Box
The VassaIboro Grove Meeting

Editor kennebec Journal:
What would have been the 3lst an
rual meeting of the Universalist Me
mortal association will be omitted
this year for want OF a place to hold
it For eight or ten years the meet
ings have been held in Robbins Grove
at Weber Pond.
In answer to an application for the
grove this year was answered by the
president of the association which
owns the ground that as he was to be
in camp there this summer they
would occupy the Grove every Sun
day. Certainly satisfactory reason
for denial. But have since learned
from a reliable source that it was
charged that the Universalists were
ar unchristan sect and that their
meetings had done much harm to the
community. And this notwithstand
ing two of the three speakers engaged
last year were of the Orthodox
Church, one a Baptist and one a
Methodist.
And this apparently produced the
majority vote against letting the
BEOunuS. NOW l am sorry tHey
should have felt moved to stigmatiZe
as a corrupting influence a fellow
member Of the great Christian broth
crfood At a time too when the war
is so loosening the bonds of sectari
anism; when SO many nations are
battling not only to make the world
safe for Democracy. but to make it
free for every individual people or
race to obey the injunction of Christ
TO love one another as l have loved
you, love one another"
/ feel that l express the sentiments
OF my associates by applying to them
the prayer of our Savior upon the
cross, Father forgive them for they
know not what they do"
JAMES w. WHITE.
AUpusta Nc
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Chairman Hays of the Republican ma
tIonai committee is given great credlt
bv the kennebec Journal for keeping
partiZan politics out of the speech he
made at Bangor at what was advertised
as a purely patriotic meeting. II
looks more to us like Just plain common
sense .-Waterville Sentinel.
We agree. and would add common
principle of Republican party and
candidates. But. neighbor can YOU
credit either of these virtues
sense" or "principle'-to the utter
ances, anywhere at any time, of any
one of the candidates in public
speeches for Maine democracy in this
campaign-at time when politics is
adiourncd"? Here is a specimen.
Cedited to congressman ID. j.
McGilIicuddy of Lewiston:
Gov Milliken is lust a kid ont Of knee
pants and ought to be back there.
The Second district political war
horse may never have thought of it,
but most Maine people have seen
Governor Mllliken and have heard
him speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-17

Daniel Wilder brought from ms
brother Mllards farm in Temple Mon
day, a sample of some grated potatoes
which are something of curiosity MI.
Wilder used a red and white variety
for the process. planting the pieces side
by side in the hills. The result is pota-
toes half white and halt red. very
smooth and of good size armlngton.
(Me) journal.
why not add blue potato now
Boston Globe.
Since Wednesdays thunder storms
most farmers are blue enough to
lake up the needed color.