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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11

Headquarters 16Gth Field Artillery
Brigade. Camp Lewis, American
Lake, Wash.
December 81. 1917.
Chairman Red Cross Society,
Grants Pass, Oregon.
Brigadier General Edward Burr
directs me to write you on behalf Of
the men OF these headquarters. The
Red Cross society at Grants Pass
cannot realize the happiness and
genuine pleasure their gifts brought
to the men in khaki. The writer Is
sure that every man In this organi-
zation would express his apprecia-
tion personally had he the opportun-
ity.
Permit me to thank you again and
extend to you the greetings OF the
holiday season from the commanding
general, and officers and men Of
headquarters, 166th field artillery
brigade.
Yours very sincerely,
sTANETT FORD,
Captain, r. A. r. c., Acting
Adjutant
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11
COOS COUNTY IS BUSY
IN GOVERNMENT WORK

Marshfield. Jan. 11.--Captain G.
E. Macfarlane, OF the staff Of Col
onel Bryce p. Disque of the airplane
division OF the army, who has been
on Coos Bay for several days, has
been negotiating for the purchase of
tracts of spruce timber. One large
tract owned by the Southern Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11
\ MESSAGE FROM HOOVER

Go back to the simple life. be
contented with simple food, simple
pleasures, simple clothes. Work
hard. pray hard. play hard. Work,
eat, recreate and sleep. Do 1t all
courageously. We have a victory to
win. ."-Herber Hoover.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11
I,It.i,

FIFiELD-At Grants Pass Friday,
January IL, Frances winifrcd FL
field. aged 81 years months aud
is days, Obituary Is published In
another column.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11
OREGON WEATHER

\ Rain or snow. Warmer in 4
4 the eastern portion tonight. 4
\ Moderate easterly winds.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11

The sugar that goes to waste in
the bottoms of American tea-cups
sweetens the dreams OF the kaiser.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11
SOLDIER BOYS GRATEFUL
FOR R. c. PACKAGES

| -
Letters OF thanks have been 70
ceived by the Red Cross OF this cit,
from soldiers who received Christ
mas packages sent BY tho local chap
ter. The letters express genuine ap-
probation and show that the valu,
OF the gifts are measured not by
their Intrinsic worth but by the mea'
sure of cheer given the. boys away
from home.
Following are some OF the letters
received;
Camp. Lewis. Wash.
Doc. 20, 1917,
Kind aud Esteemed Unknown
Friends
am the pleased roeipiant OF the
Xmas package sent by your chapter,
The useful articles together with
the eats aud mouth organ we're
much appreciated.
Accept my thanks TO YOU and all
the other noble wives. mothers. sis
ters aud sweethearts OF the soldier,
II cheers the lonely heart OF the
boys away from home and fireside,
cheer so necessary at Christmas time
10 know they are remembered by
the homo. The Red Cross have
chosen noble way to express their
feelings for the boy.
Accept my thanks for your kind
thoughtfulness.
With gratitude.
PRIVATE JOHN W. WRIGHT.
363 Reg. Infty. lnfmy,
Camp Lewis, Wash.
Camp Lewis. Dec 80.
American Red Cross.
Grants Pass. Oregon.
Kind Friends
I received Christmas package
today donated by the American Red
Cross and want to thank the people
OF that organization for their kind
remembrance.
Please accept my wishes for a
happy new year.
Yours Sincerely.
FRANK 4. WARMER
Cd. ID a62nd Inf.
Camp Lewis. American Lake.
Regimen,al Inflrmary. 363rd Inf
Camp Lewis. Wn..
Dec. "a. 1917.
American Red Cross,
Grants Pass. Oregon.
Dear Friends ..... ..... ...... .........
Just few lines in acknowledge
ment OF the Christmas package
which came into my hands from
your chapter.
n you good people could know the
cheer that your packages bring with
them You would be amply repaid for
the expense and trouble OF sending
them out.
think we are all alike In enjoy
ing being remembered on Christmas
and while I am older than many Of
the men here still have that same
feeling.
II any OF you visit this camp
hope you will look me up so that |
can thank you personally and also
show you around the camp.
Yours truly.
CLYDE w. Jump.
list Lieut.. NJ. n. c.
Co. d 362 Inf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11

30/12I7 Camp Lewis, Wash.
American Red Cross
Many thanks for Xmas present
and wishes. can assure you that
your present was most acceptable,
not only useful, but II cheers one up
to know he has friend in the Red
Cross institution.
ROGER CARTWRIGHT.
Co. ID 362nd Inf.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11

Neatly printed stationery at the
Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-11

Cards at the Courier Office.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Evening Frocks for the Younger Set.

shown, hanging to the floor. 1t Is In
tended to be wrapped about the Shout
ders and arms when its wearer dances,
or at any other time, except when she
poses to show to admiring sisters how
this brilliant frOck is made.
The skirt is draped in folds that cas-"
cade over the hips and hangs in points
at the bottom. The glittering bodice
is Of net incrusted with small green Sc
quins and rhinestones. 1t is extended
into points that end in tasscl over
the hips and supported by two narrow
straps of satin over each shoulder.
The pointed skirt allows n glimpse
of light gray silk hose that match up
we'll with silver slippers. Altogether
this is very brilliaut affair, which
can hardly be classed rs magnificent.
and is therefore the sort of frock for
the young girl. 1t does not require the
outlay of much money, and even the
conscientious young matron might
reconcile herself to indulgence in 1t.
There is no reason for her to be down.
hearted-not to the extent of falling
to look her best occasiOnally-in
simple evening frock.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

Although the evening dress-pure
and simple-("simple" with a ques-
ton mark) is more or less banished
from the wardrobe of young matrons
and maturer women, it is still allowed
to the younger set.
Every girl is entitled to her share of
the little joys Of youth, and an eve
ming dress means much in her young
life. Naturally evening dress for the
youthful is, or at least seems, simple.
Nobody wants to see "the girl he
left behind him" sit down in dull ap-
athy because her lad has gone to the
war. If she is down-hearted, she must
not proclaim it, and nothing will heart
en- her more than her share Of pretty
clothes. Besides the wheels Of bust
ness must be kept going.
The lovely dancing frock shown in
the picture is warranted to contain
nothing that might be better used by
the shivering French and Belgians.
It is only gracefully draped skirt Of
bright green satin under a bodice Of
green spangles and malines. From the
right shoulder long scarf of gauze Is
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
PROPER CARE OF MACHINERY
Farm Implements Depreciate More in
Value From Neglect Than From
Actual Use.

Farm machinery depreciates in value
more rapidly from poor care than from
actual use. That is, larger part OF
the 10 per cent annual depreciation Is
caused by exposure than by use.
A 16O-acre farm needs about $1,000
worth of machinery. Ten per cent
depreciation means 500 every year and
more than $50 of this is lost through
lack of care. Sheds for this machin-
cry would cost about $500, which at 9
per cent a year would mean SIP. The
difference between $50 and SIP cannot
all be credited to profit, for part OF
the care of machinery lies in labor and
material. Still there would be fair
margin. Housing, repairing at the
proper time, and painting the wooden
parts are three essentials in the care
of machinery.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
For Every Day and Summer Time.

Thrifty mothers who take advan-
tage of winter days spent indoors to
prepare for summer days spent Out-of-
doors will welcome these spring mod
els in everyday summer dresses for
little girls. They are made OF the same
reliable and familiar cotton goods tnat
have made q place for themselves that
nothing seems able to usurp. Striped
bingham and plain chambray lend their
established popularity to promote the
success of the two practical little
frocks illustrated. It almost goes
without saying that nine out OF ten
dresses for the everyday wear OF little
folks are made Of these fabrics.
With materials a foreSone CONCLUSION
mothers interest themselves In the lit
flo changes in style and methods OF
making tha. make a little variation in
tho story of children's frocks from
season to season So much attention
has been given to new designs for
snriny that the youngsters frocks are
unusually interesting. The little model
~ the left is made, for the hardest
wear of tnn-coIOred gingham with
blue stripe. It's business is to be strong
and easy 10 launder and IS little IN
tho war os its small vearer' rs q dress
Wy T., j. t,"e plain :-o..r. fastened
-. 49,. ma, =. =: pciFi t'u;H. ~ Us c.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
NEWS OF SUPERIOR

Superior, Wis.-"One bottle Of Or.
Pierce's FavOrite Prescription put me
on my feet. and the second bottle com
pletely cured me. / had an operation
for tumor and my strength would not
come back. The doctors seemed pow
erlesS to help me. l heard Of q lady
who had been in as bad a condition as
mine and Dr. Pierce's medicine helped
her, so l tried it. with the very best Of
results, and have been in the best Of
health ever since. I cannot say enough
in praise of 'Favprite Prescription for
women."-MRS. L. r. CARMAN, 1721
Twcnty-second st.
The Prescription is made up in liqHid
or tablet form. 1t contains no alcohol
or narcotic. Ingredients are printed
ON the wrapper Tablets 6Oc.
If not obtainablc ut your dealers,
send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce, Invalds'
Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, and he will mail
a trial package of tablets.-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
TOOL SHEDS MOST VALUABLE
Shelter Costs Comparatively Little
When Considering Damage to
UnsheItered Tools.

A tool shed costs little compared to
the risk of neglecting the implements
Binders, mowers, hay presses, tractors,
silage cutters and other machines rep
resent considerable capital and it Is
economy to shelter and care for them
when not in use. The shed is really
insurance upon implements from SUM-
rain and rust, and there is another ad-
vantage beside the loss and deteriora-
ton, and that is saving time.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
ALL MEN At HOME SHOULD
PREPARE FOR WAR

The first test man is put thru for
either war or life insurance is an examl-
nation of his water. This is most essen
tial because the kidneys play q most I'M
portant part in causing premature old age
and death. The more injurious the pois-
ons passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay-so says DR.. Pierce Of Sur
gical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y, who further
advises all people who are past thirty to
preserve the vitality of the kidneys and
free the blood from poisonous elements.
such as uric acid--drink plenty of water
sweat some daily and take Anuric, double
strength, before meals
This An-u-ric is late discovery OF DR..
Pierce and is put up in tablet form, and
can be obtained for Coo at almost any
drug store. For that backache, lumbago.
rheumatism. rusty" Joints, swollen feet
or hands, due to uric acid in the blood.
Anuric quickly dissolves the uric acid as
hot water does sugar. Take little An
uric before meals and live to be hun
dred. Send 10 cents to Dr. Pierce for trial
package Of Anuric
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There 10
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by q constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARIiH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness 10
caused by an inHamcd condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube Is indamed you have q
rumbing sound or imperfect hearing. and
when 1t is entirely closed. Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to it's nor.
NAL condition.. hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an inilamed
condition Of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRa
MEDICINE.
All Druggists TIC. Circulars free.
r. J. Cheney e. Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Good Team for Flowing.

ways. If the ground turns up lumpy
the large clods can be crushed by the
harrow better while damp than when
dry.
When much trash has been plowed
under the soil dries very quickly, be-
cause the refuse underneath holds up
the soil and makes air holes and pits.
The harrow will adjust the soil and
arrange the trash much more satisfac-
torily by using it as soon as possible
after blowing. 1t retards evaporation,
and the little pits and holes will also
fill quicker and easier.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Says Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Wonderful Remed y

Mrs. Della Olson Of New London WIS., WIS.,
like many others. knows after experiencing
the use Of Dodd's Kidney Pills that they
are unexcelled. Here 10 what Mrs Olsoh
recently wrote US:
II suffered with rheumatism for years
There was a gravel deposit in the urine and
l had frequent headaches. I had dark clr-
cles around my eyes and was always tired
I fought a box Of your Dodd's Kidney Plls
and am glad l did. for l secured quick re-
lief and think they are wonderful rem
edy."
Mighty few people realize In time that
kidney trouble e making It's advances upon tpon
say. "Oh. I'll be all right in q day or two
And the malady tightens its grip. Result:
Bright's Disease. hospital treatment doc
tors bils-often death.
When you have backache. dizziness. pain
In loins. stiffness in STOPPING or lifting. spots
before the eyes, sediment in sccretions'
rheumatic pains. or swollen Joints. immedl-
ately start toning the kidneys by the regu-
lar use Of the remedy endorsed by hundreds
Of users-DODDS Kidney Pills.
FREE TRIAL BOX Write
Good for Ono Week Only
Not More Thar Ono 1SOx to q Family
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
HARROW SOIL after PLOWED
To Insure Satisfaction in Many Ways
Burrows Should Be Gone Over
Before Dried Out.

The Plow and the harrow should
be kept closer together in operation
than is the case with those who wait
until the field has been completely
plowed before applying the harrow.
If it is at all convenient to do so, the
harrow should be run over the newly
turned burrows before the fresh earth
has dried on the surface. This will
insure greater satisfaction in several
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
TO GIVE VARIETY
Duplicate Spring Conditions a. Near
as Possible to Obtain Eggs In
Winter Season.

Everybody gets eggs In the spring.
Why? Because spring is the natural
laying season. If we want eggs at
other times of the year we must "fool"
the hen by duplicating spring condi"
tons as nearly as possible.
Variety is important in the winter
ration. A hen Graves and seeks Diff
ferent kinds of food. In the spring
and summer when she ranges on the
farm she gets a variety, but in the
winter, when there is no grass or clo-
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

bow sleeves are finished with plain
cuffs of white pique and white pique
collar helps to make this little ,frOck
dainty and fresh locking, when it
starts on it's lively career in the morn
ing of n summer day.
The frock ut the right has ambition
of its own as model to be chosen
when the little miss Is dressed up
1t will not need Tubing as often as the
play dress, and has considerable more
work involved in it's making. It is
Of yellow, pink or blue plain cham
bray. with smoked and scallOped
yoke. The shocking is ornamented
with cat-stitcEing in black and white
cotton and this looks well with any Of
the cOlOrs chosen for the frock T.
has fancy collar of white piGue with
tabs fastened down by large pearl but
tons sewed on with black thread.
There are white pique cuffs ard pock-
cts finished with black and white cat.
stitching. They are the delight of lit
tie ones. a small bow of narrow,
black ribbon prGclaims that this lit.
tie frock is IN affair of some impor.
lance in the world of little folks.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
BUREAUS FOR farm
ORGANIZATIONS That Make County
Agents Effective.
Plan FoR'SECuRlNG SUPPORT
ideas Outlined in Guide Recently Pub"
Iished by Agricultural Department
Adapted to Various condi.
tons.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
The counties which have been most
active in cooperating with their coun-
ty agents are, with rare exceptions,
the ones which are reaping the great
est benefits from their services. tx
perience shows that help and advice
of the farmers themselves are neces-
sary to the success Of county agent
work, and the support of both rural
and urban population is needed. The
means of securing this local support
which has been foand most effective
in the extension work in the northern
and western states, officials OF the
United States department of agr1cul-
ture say, is to establish county or
ganization usually known as farm
bureau" In guide recently pub
lished by the department and known
as Handbook of Farm Bureau Organi-
cation for County Agricultural
Agents." detailed suggestions are CIV
en- for forming such an organization.
The plan outlined can be adapted read
lily to the various conditions of differ
ent counties. It may be established
in counties having inefficient organtza-
tions, in counties contemplating the
employment of an agent, and in places
where the agent is now unsupported
by local county organization.
Functions Of Organization.
The chief functions of county or
ganization, as outlined in the hand
book are:
1. To coordinate the efforts of e1-
listing local agricultural forces, either
organized or unorganized, and to or
ganize new lines of effort. It does not
supplant any existing organizations or
compete with them, but establishes
clearing house through which all may
increase their efficiency without in any
way surrendering their individuality.
2. To bring to the agent the coun-
sci and cooperation of the best farm
ers in the county in planning and exc
cutting an agricultural Improvement
program.
8. To furnish the necessary local
machinery for easily and quickly
reaching every community in the coun-
ty with information of value to that
community or to the county as a
whole.
4. To encourage self-help through
developing and exercising leadership
in the rural affairs Of each community.
s. To reveal to all the people Of the
county the agricultural possibilities Of
the county and how they may be real
lied.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
GOOD RACKS FOR SEED CORN
Wooden Affairs In Which Ears Are
Placed on Separate Shelves
Are Convenient.

Wooden seed racks, in which the
ears are stored in rows on separate
shelves, are convenient dryers, and
have no drawbacks in a dry, breezy
place, although the air cannot circu-
late freely on all sides and dampness
may be held where the row Of kernels
rests on the wood.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SOME POULTRY DISEASES

When the crop is hard and un-
yielding there is danger Of the
bird becoming crop bound.
When the joints are hot and
swollen and the fowl is disin-
clined to stand, rheumatism has
taken hold.
When the nostrils are clogged
with dirt and the eyes water,
ward off possible case of Group
by timely treatment. If the case
is bad apply the Ratchet and
bury the carcass.
When the bird seems lame and
has small swelling in it's foot.
remove to q house with no
perches and oblige it to roost on
a bed of straw. Bumble-foot is
easily cured in the early stages
if the cause is at once removed. /
When a hen seems to drown
down behind and goes repeated
ly to the nest without laying,
she is usually suffering from a
disorder of tn. Oviduct, and
might as we'll be killed and eat
en-.
When the hen seems giddy .
and turns round and round, she
is probably suffering from apop-
lexy.
When the bird has leg weak
ness, with no disorder of the liv-
er, feed lighter and give plenty
of bone-forming material.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
WRINKLE VARIETIES OF PEAS
Soon as Ground Becomes Dry Enough
for Thorough Preparation Plant
Them in Garden.

VIII, the smooth varieties Of garden
peas are capable of standing more colo
and wet than the wrinkled sorts, they
are scarcely worth the planting. As
soon as the ground becomes dry enough
for thorough preparation sow the
wrinkle variety of peas.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l o. Bay
Rum, O small box of Barbo Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
The Easiest Way.

The unsuccessful classic sculptor
g,lzed sadly at the masterpiece he had
just modelled In clay. Then he set
upon it with fists and stick, and made
Of it Il shapeless mass. QuOth he:
zone can. by taking thought. add q
cUbist to his Statuc!"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

yer, no bugs or worms, when the wa
ter is frozen over, when the snow 10
on the ground so that she cannot pick
up a bit of gravel and sand, these
things must be furnished in her feed
A hen is different from most AMI
mails. She will balance her own ration
If given an opportunity.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
The General Rule.

AS general thing, the girl who gets
kissed under the mistletOc would get
kissed under any other circumstances.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Without 4 1elescopl

"IIit me again, James; l believe I've
discovered hitherto unknown stellar
luminary."
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

If n man never changes his mimi.
he IS either very right or very stub
born.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

New Zealand wheat acreage is 20,
per cent short.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

Piles Cured In TO "a Days
Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT IN lilo
cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles.
First application gives relief. 6Oc.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

Resolve not to be poor; whatever
you earn, spend 1eSS.--DOctor Johnson.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24
Starting Plants.

On q small scale, vegetable seeds
may be started In smell boxes or flata
placed under the kitchen stove.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver.
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for laxative, three for cathartic. AID.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-01-24

Alfalfa Growing Essential.
Winter hardness is one Of the e.
sentials to alfalfa growing In this
sDuntry.