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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
NUMBER 35.
ANOTHER PEACE OFFER
EXPECTED FROM GERMANY
President Wilson Being Urged to Ad-
dress Congress to Define Anew the
War Aims of the Nation.

Officials in Washington admit that
now is the time for a new and tempt
ing peace offer from Germany. They
believe that such an offer will be only
bait to lure the entente and the Unit
ed States in a Brest-Litovsk.
So strong is this belief that the pres
ident is being urged by some of his ad-
visers in foreign affairs to declare and
define the new war problems which
confront the United States and to
summon the country to their solution.
in advance of any proffered tempta-
ton from the other side of the battle
line. No one pretends to say what
the president will do.
1t is authoritatively stated in quar-
ters close to him that he will not, for
the present. go before congress. There
are number of indications that the
president is studying a broad pro-
gramme into which enter the follow
ing factors:
First-Should the United States. by
its silence, invite a new peace offer
from Germany? Such an offer is
recognized in advance as nothing but
an effort to disrupt allied morale and
fighting spirit. Apparently the presi-
dent has not decided whether it is bet
ter to quit this game or again try to
beat Hertling and Czernin at it by
making a declaration of war aims and
peace policies which will disrupt the
central powers more than anything
they can say will disrupt the United
States.
Second--Has the Russo-Japanese
situation so crystallized as to permit
the United States to take a definite
stand?
Third-How far should the president
go in admitting the deficiencies in the
United States war preparations and
summoning the manufacturers, ship
builders and trainers of soldiers to
hasten the completion of their tasks
The prediction of the new peace Of
fer from Germany is based upon an
editorial in the powerful government
organ, Germania. Describing the
peace with Rumania as just punish
ment for the little country's disloyalty.
meglomania and most unscrupulous
policy of force, the editorial then sayss
If the chancellor, in his latest
speech delivered his last warning to
the entente, our enemies viii do we'll
to realize that the concessions we are
ready to make will not necessarily
hold good in every future military sit
uation."
In view Of the consideration with
which President Wilson treated Pre-
mier Czernin of Austria in his last
r,acco 90 a ooncfdora flor, IL, which he
was alone of all allied statesmen-it
is predicted that Czernin may now
come forward with the announcement
of what these concessions" may be
in detail.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19

THE CRYING NEED is FOR MORE WHEAT.

The following Press by Mr. J. W.
shorhi OF York Nebraska
Food Corporation department which buy
ing and selling the wheat of this
member Of the committee which fixed the wheat
the capacity of Of the National
vator Companies directly the
now Idaho stimulate wheat growing and places
phas on the statement that the country
ing year wheat The article
uea ol tne SITUATION and is worthy OF careful reading
Every citizen of our country appreciates fully
present conditions this very
important place wheat holds food
demand for wheat
vastly have supply that is
appeals farmer in the re-
different urgent
need at present from the
bountu supply of wheat is to win this
farmers OF this nation the battle when
wheat fields just as surely our soldiers when they the
trenches in France.
to plant other
than wheat because the of
tnues will be profitable other
but is doubtful farmers will do this
tain that will be profitable
There no fixed price flax barley other
of those other prices
only uncertain conditions growing year
conditions which
will affect the growing of other the
uncertain war times will be much better to stand thing
to take any speculative venture
raise other cereals and although wheat be cheaper
than other cereals at the farmer who
that will be bearing costing
the of this including the
because wheat is now war necessity Farne-s con % @ . ;S U.s.
They can
do it by raising wheat which will
stues and thereby reduce the price of the substitutes
the possibility greatest thing
consider The
never needed before The farmers OF Power county not do
thing that will their
care for their boys at the front than TO SOW wheat they do
anything just that will relieve country
cry spring
wheat should be, Sow More Wheat"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
GERMANS RAID AMERICANS
NORTHWEST OF T0UL
Raid Soon Over-List OF Casualties
Has Not Been Made Public.

After a terrific artillery preparation
Saturday morning, large numbers Of
the enemy crossed No Mans Land on
the extreme right of the American
sector northwest of TOul. Apparent
ly the purpose of the raid was quick
~ accomplished and only a compare
lively small number entered our lines
Permission has not been given to men
ton the number of casualties.
This raid, like most of the others
carried out all the way from the sea TO
Switzerland, was designed to gather
information by means of taking pris-
oners.
East Of Luneville our patrols have
explored part Of the German trench
which our artillery forced the enemy
to abandon. Patrols proceeded later
ally until they established contact
with the Germans. Our reconnais-
sance and wire patrols found snipers'
posts, listening posts and nests from
which machine guns had been firing
on our lines The artillery attended
to all these posts. The German posi-
tions have been made so uncomforta-
BILE at several places that they now
are trying to regain a foOthOld by
connecting she'll holes. Our troops
have been subjected to an extraOrdin-
arily heavy artillery fire for the last
twenty-four hours. More than 24O
shells, which made craters twenty feet
deep and thirty feet in diameter. fell
in one section of the line. In another
section batteries have been shelled
heavily. More gas shells have fallen
in both the Toul and Luneville sec
tors, but the larger number in the
former.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
ALLIES SIEZE MILLION
TONS OF DUTCH SHIPPING
Reply From Holland to Proposal Not
Received. But Ships VIII BE Seized
With or without Consent.

Today is set by the allies for seizing
a million tons of Dutch shipping tied
up in British and American ports. Ne
gotiatiOns have been pending for some
time with Holland for consent to take
over the ships and operate them in
the war zone, but up to last night
consent had not been given. The TAX
ing over of this shipping is under the
Auguary law, sanctioned by nations,
but emphasizes the need of ships.
The navy department will take con-
troll of the ships. which will be pro-
vided with armed naval guards and
manned with civilian and naval re-
serve crews to supplement the Dutch
crews, or replace such of the foreign
sailors as desire to leave the boats
1t is probable that civilian sailors and
reservists will not be used together
on the same boat, because of differ
ences in discipline and pay which
might promote friction. A previous
suggestion for naval operations Of
merchant vessels was abandoned for
this reason.
There are sixty-eight Dutch ships
in ports of the continental United
States, their tonnage aggregating
100000. Others with a tonnage of
about 100000 are in the island pos
sessions of this country, and upwards
Of 100000 tons are in British waters.
All of the vessels are in first-class
condition and include some of the best
merchant ships ever built, at least ten
Of them being among the fastest car
go carriers aflOat It is likely that
most of them will be put to carrying
fcodstuffs, the cargo being allotted
by the ships control committee.
Cargoes which some of the ships
have loaded provide one of the pro-
blems yet to be decided by American
officials, who declined to say whether
the ships would be allowed to proceed
under the American flag or would
have to unload and take other goods.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
SALE OF BABY BONDS
GOING ON. IN SCHOOLS
Adults Also Join in Buying-GOOd
Sales at Roy and Pleasant Valley
Districts.

Reports from several schools last
week show a continuing interest in
thrift certificates and stamps The
largest amount reported is from Roy.
The Roy school has purchased five
certificates, and patrons of the district
nine. making a total of thirteen certi-
ficates in that locality. They we're
purchased of Mr.. Peterson, postmaster.
Rev Geo. L. Sprattler of Pleasant
Valley has purchased four war saw
ings certificates for his children.
Miss Bessie Davis of District No.
10, reports one stamp each sold to
Geneva Crawford Edith Crawford,
Inez Noel, John Putnam and Charline
Edwards
Little Warm Creek school. Drucilla
Cunnington teacher. reports five
stamps sold during the week.
Lincoln school, district is, Rather
inc Nelson teacher, reports four
stamps for the week.
Mrs. Cora Darling. of Excelsior
school, district No. IA, reports five
stamps for last week, and c. F. Kampf
of Fairview. six stamps.
The Mount Hope school has or
ganized a thrift stamp society with
ten members, and reports total receipts
OF S4S5, with stamp sales as follows
Willie Isaak 4, Fern Spalding and
Pearl Spalding three each. Irene Mel
son ,, Lydia Isaak. Ruth Anderson
Helen Virgin. Helen Spalding and
Walter Virgin one each.
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Do not believe the Germans are
starving, said the speaker, because
they are not. Reports to this effect
are propaganda, designed to mislead
the world. They are short of some
things, but they have plenty to sus-
tain life and maintain their armies
Every month a quarter of a million
dollars is spent for sending out false
Information through Switzerland.
Don't believe these reports from
Switzerland, she shouted. They are
German lies
In private conversation Mrs. Clark
had many kind things to say of Ger
many and the German people. There
will be a revolution in Germany" she
said, but it will not be until after the
war is over. The people have been
kept in ignorance of the brutalities
that have been committed. When they
learn the truth after the war is over,
they will not stand for it. The
sources of information are controlled
by the government. and nothing gets
out that the government does not want
the people to know.
Germany did not believe the United
States would enter the war. When
the Lusitania was tOrpedOed Mrs
Clark said to Won Bissing Now you
have forced the United States to en-
ter the war" Won Bissing replied:
What can they do? They have an
army Of only 10000
But they are the richest nation in
the world, with more than a hundred
million people, and they can raise an
army" Mrs. Clark said.
"Oh. the Americans are money mad.
They won't fight" he replied.
Mrs Clark was forced to stop be-
fore she was through, in order to
catch her train. She is asked to go
to Michigan for two weeks, beginning
April 4. She makes her home in Salt
Lake part.of the time, and it is there
fore probable that she can be induced
to come back to American Falls and
complete her address. She is worth
going miles to hear, and if she does
return, those who failed to hear her
Saturday should not make the same
mistake again. Her address is parti-
cularly interesting because she talks
of the things she has seen and knows,
and brings one a better appreciation
of the war than anyone who has not
been on both sides of the battle line
can.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
LIST YOUR RIFLES.

Company A of Power county have
not been supplied with rifles. If call
ed out they would have TO get their
own guns. request that every owner
of a rifle in Power county list it with
either Captain A. NJ. Ley. Lieutenant
S. Henry Laird at American Falls or
Lieutenant Z. n Morris at Rockland.
We want at least one hundred and
fifty rifles listed. That would enable
us to answer a call for 100 men and
leave fifty rifles for guards left at
home. Should we be compelled to use
these rifles Captain Ley will be re-
sponsible for them and see that they
are returned in as good condition as
when delivered to the company.
CAPTAIN A. NJ. LEY.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
Work OF Fairview Auxiliary.

An error was made in the Fairview
statement published in the Press of
recent date.
Fairview should have been credit
ed with membership dues amounting
to twenty-three dollars instead of sew
en- dollars. This, with donations of
forty-fve dollars and the sale of seals
would bring the total to about seventy
three dollars instead of the fifty-one
dollars as published.
While twentythree dollars have been
paid in membership dues we have a
much smaller organization, as some
eight members have moved from this
community, leaving a working force
of some fifteen members.
During the month of February the
following completed garments were
turned into the chapter:
is hospital bed shirts.
13 pajama suits.
Is pairs knitted socks.
2 pair bed socks.
pair wristlets.
3 sweaters.
l convalescent robe.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19

home to me.
1t has been real nice here all win
ter. The rainy season has just start
ed and l expect we will be wading
mud from now on.
l do not know how long l will be
at this post but if my address is
changed | will let you know Thank
ing you very much, l remain,
Yours truly,
LAWRENCE POLAGE,
Marine Barracks, Mare Island, Val
lajo, Cal. Supply Detachment
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
Falryiew school Adopts Patriotic Plan

falrNleW SCHOOL AuOptS fdlrlOuc ran
Following the suggestions made by
the state food administrator, Bicknell,
that we use less flour and more pota-
toes, Charles Kampf, teacher of Fair
view school suggests a plan that
meets with enthusiastic support by
his pupils. A potato or two, and an
egg are brought by each pupil, and a
slice or two less bread is put in the
lunch box. At the proper time the
teacher or a pupil assigned to this
task, places the potatoes on the heat
deflectors above the furnace, and wa
ter is put on in which to cook the
eggs at noon. Later in the season
when the weather permits, the pota-
toes will be cooked out doors in dirt
oven. Shirley Patton, former boy
scout. who is experienced in such
things will have charge of this work.
Mr. Kampf says the only objections to
the scheme is that the aroma of the
baking potatoes leases their appetites
too soon. But this is more than Off
set by the happiness of the children
in being able "to do their bit" Incl
dentally they have a warm wholesome
lunch.
Now some of the patrons suggest
that we have potato day" when all
the community will take their spuds
and lunch with the school.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
LETTERS FROM POWER
COUNTY SOLDIERS.
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Marine Barracks, Mare Island Cal,
March 10, 1918. American Falls
Press, American Falls, Ida. Dear Sir:
wish to thank you for sending me the
Press. l appreciate your kindness
very much. 1t seems good to get all
the news from American Falls al
though it was not my home l was
there so long that it was just like a
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
Generous Donation OF Books.

People are generously donating
books for the boys ''over there" and
in the army cantonments. The dona-
tions include hew and used books, fic-
tion, essays, scientific works, bibles,
almost everything that might appeal
to a soldier boy. Don't forget to send
in yours.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19

l. W. W. activities at st. Maries have
caused the calling of the Sand Point
State guards, who have been sworn in
as deputy sheriffs.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-19
VOLUME XVIII.
NATIONAL FOOD SPEAKER
TELLS OF BELGIAN HORRORS

Brutality Systematized, DepOpulatiOn
Through Starvation Premeditated,
Among the Things Told by Mrs. Ba-
sill Clark at Auditorium Saturday
Evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

tuberculosis Of the throat. In
terment was made in the Indian
cemetery near Danbury.
The Red Cross play entitled,
"All a Mistake" will be pro-
duced in Cohen's hall Saturday
night, May 18th. The play is a
comedy which is guaranteed to
cure the worst case Of blues. If
a person doesn't want to laugh
he had better stay away. Those
who have been preparing the
play have been working hard
and are looking forward to a
good turn out. Admission Is and
35 cents.
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and also for one or more of the con-
struction jobs, each OF said sections
to be known and numbered by stakes
as shown by the report of the Engi-
neer in said matter. commencing at
the one including the outlet, and from
thence. successfully. up stream to the
one including source; to the lowest
bids are invited for said work; said
work to be completed within the time
required and in the manner specified.
will be entertained which exceeds more
than thirty 800 per cent over and
above the estimate cost OF the con-
struction. in any case. as stated In the
said order; and the successful bidder
will be required to give satisfactory
bond. to be approved by the Auditor Of
said County. with two freehold sure
ties. for the faithful performance and
fuIfllment OF his contract. and to pay
all damages that may accrue by reason
OF his failure to complete the job with
In the time required in the contract.
The said order and estimates and pro-
file are on file. and may be seen at my
office.
The approximate amount of work to
ditch is as follows: Excavation--S9.-
30S.61 cubic yards. Building and re-
pairing of Bridges. and clearing of
land as set forth in engineers report,
which is on file in the office of the
County Auditor.
The estimate total cost of the work
Is 1.40i.03 dollars.
All bids must be accompanied by q
certified check payable to the Auditor
Of said County. for not less than ten
per cent of the amount of each bid. y
The right to reject any and all bids
is hereby reserved.
Dated April 22nd. 1p1s.
w. II. Hamlin.
County Auditor, Pine CO..
State of Minnesota.
County Auditors SeaD
(May 2--16)
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Town of Wilma


From Our Correspondent
Floyd Collins has sold his bees
to Mr.. Olmstad.
A school picnic will be held at
the Big Pine, Friday.
Carl Glienke has lost two val
liable cows recently.
Hank Hanstad was freighting
from Markville Monday.
Paul Nash and Floyd Collins
were callers at Tamarac Lake
Friday evening.
Carl Hanstad has been confined
to his bed for the past week,
with severe attack Of pleurisy.
Several of the young people
"tripped the light fantastic" Sa-
turday evening, at the town hall.
The logs are all sawed at the
Petersen mill site and the saw
ers are now busy at the Grace
mill.
The Settlers in West Dosey,
are having several acres broke
with the tractor pillow owned by
the Red Clover Land Co.
An auto load of Danforthites
came out to Duxbury Sunday,
and attended church services at
the hall. which were conducted
by Rev. Johnson of Sandstone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bates were
called to Allison, Iowa, Tuesday
morning by the death of Mr..
Bates father, who has been an
invalid for the past few months.
Mr.. Bates was an upright Chris
tian man and those of us who
became acquainted with him two
years ago while he was visiting
with his son Lee, of this place
feel greatly shocked at the news
of his death. The people of this
community extend their deepest
sympathy to Mr.. and Mrs. Bates
in this hour of their bereave-
ment.
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NOTICE OF HEARING on PETITION
OF Legal VOTER TO BE SET
OFF FROM ONE school. DIS
TRI(v'r TO ANOTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That n
petition signed by Lud Havel a
freeholder. who is a legal voter. re-
siding in School District No 81 and
representing that he is the owner of
land in said District. described as fol-
lows to-wit Lot ., and NWA of sec.
u, Town 80, Range 81. which land adj
Joins school district No. % and asking
that he. with his said lands, be set
off from said District No. 81 To the
adjoining Distrct No. IS for the fol-
lowing reasons. tn-wit: live about
three miles from the school house in
District No. "a, and only % miles from
the one in District No. 25. Ny chill
drcn have attended school in District
% for fG years; was presented to the
Board OF County Commissioners Of Pine
county, MinncSota. ut n session of said
Board held bn the Goth day Of April
\. -. 1918, for the action of said Board
thereon;
AID. THEREFORE,. That Notice is
hereby given that hearing OF parties
Interested in the matter of said petit
ton viii be had at the next session of
the said Board. commencing on the 3
day of June. A.. ~. 1918. at the office
OF the County Auditor, in the Village
of Pine City in said County.
by order of the Board Of County
Commissioners.
The County Board
tSeaD BY And. p. Edin
Attest: Chairman.
W. II. Hamlin. County Auditor
May l6--23
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ed from their visit at Garfield
the middle of last week.

ed from their visit at Garfield
the middle Of last week.
| The addition on ]. F. Brunner's
house is nearing completion and
adds considerable to the resi-.
dence.
Mrs. Grevious, who has been
very i'll for the past week, is
gradually recovering her health
and is able to be up again.
The Ladies' Aid Society have
purchased two dozen folding
opera chairs for the church,
which are going to be a great
comfort to Markville church GO
crs.
A concrete porch and steps and
a row Of silver naples in front
of the church makes a decided
improvement in the looks of the
place. Markville streets and res
licences would all look better
with the addition of few shade
trees.
John Matreas, an Indian, who
has been we'll known in this vi
cinity for a number Of years,
died at his home at the Indian
village Thursday of last week.
For some time previous to his
death he was a sufferer from
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Marlxville

Harve Dunn is laying a new
maple floor in his house.
E. J. Steinbring went to Web.
ster on business, Monday.
Tom Hogan has crew Of men
loading ties here this week.
H. Cohen motored up from
Danbury Tuesday on business.
Queen Franklin was working
at the Grevious hotel the past
week.
Miss Lois Hayden made brief
visit at the Grevious home this
week.
Vim. Norine and VIM. Matt
we're here Sunday and Monday of
this week.
Thure Johnson came up from
Frederic on business Monday of
this week.
Leon Coleman is the most re-
cent citizen of Markville to own
a Ford car.
Mrs. Peterson was confined to
her bed by illness two or three
days last week.
Mrs. Drummer and boys return
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
or LEGAL VOTER TO BE SET
OFF FROM ONE SCHOOI. DIS
TNuCT TO ANOTHER

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That a
petition signed by Frank Womela. n
freeholder. who is a legal voter. re-
siding In School District No. 3 and
representing that he is the owner OF
land In said District. described as fol-
lows to wit: Lot OF see. -. Town 50.
Range ~. which land adicins School
District No. ~, and asking that he.
with his said lands. he set off from
said District No, : to the adjoining
District No. - for the following rea-
sons. to-wtt: Nearer to school. Sep
arated by snake river from the rest III
school District No. \; was presented to
the Board of County Commissioners OF
Pine County. Minnesota mt n session Of
said Board held on the oath day of
Aprtl. A, ID. 1918. for the action OF said
Board thereon:
AND, THEREEORE. That notice is
hereby given that n hearing of parties
interested In the matter OF said petit
ton VIII he had at the next session Of
the said Board, commencing on the 3
d@y OF June. A. -, 1918, ut the office
OF the County Auditor. i'm Pine City.
in said County. 1T I O'Clock u. m.
BY order OF the Board OF County
commissioners.
The County Board
BY And. =. Fdin
tseaD Chairman.
Attest: w, II. Hamiin.
County Auditor.
May 1S--es