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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
RARRED AND WOVEN WIRE.

We are pleased to announce to our
customers that we have conslgn'
ment of barbed and woven wire now
on hand. 1t won't last long.
Home Implement Company
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETI N

The annual meeting of the mem
bers OF the Stilwell Shipping Associa
ton, will be held at the Harve.
township hall, at the hour of tw
O'Clock in the afternoon on Monday
July 22nd, 1918, when the electio!
of officers and other business tha
may properly be brought before sucl
meeting will be disposed of.
Robert Murie, President.
d. MCLAUGHLIN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
LANCDON BRANCH RED CROSS
GIVES FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Below we print report of the
treasurer of the Langdon Branch of
the Red Cross, showing the receipts
and disbursements from March 1 to
July 13, 1918:
Pocoinfc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
SACKETT TO DIRECT
ADVERTISING FOR 4TH
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

The executive committee for the
fourth Liberty loan drive met at the
oliver hotel last night and perfected
their organization arrangements.
Nominating committees were ap-
pointed who will report their nom
nations at a meeting Thursday
night TO be held i'm the Elks' temple
The meeting was presided over by
l. ). Dickens, president Of the Ad-
Sell league
r. G. Sackett was appointed di-
rector OF advertising and publicity.
Many plans were talked over TO
best carry out the drive. but the
final acceptance of any of them was
deferred until a later meeting. The
organization is being perfected OH
sound business lines. South Bend :
best business men are taking hold
of the preliminary plans of the cam
paign, and the success of the drive
is already assured.
Representatives have been sent to
other cities 10 ind out the methods
used in the former drives. and where
they have been successful Will be in
cOrporated i'm the local plans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
URGED
TO GET THEIR SUPPLIES
BEFORE OCTOBER FIRST

Complying with the orders OF A
"A. smith regional director OF the
United States railroad department.
freight representatives are calling
upon all manufacturers to lay in
their winter supplies bv oct ].
This is urged that the congestion
OF last fall and winter may not be
repeated IL is feared bv the rail-
road administration that if delay is
made by manufacturers. wholesalers
ard other dealers I'm getting their
supplies. the same congestion may
be again brought on by severe
weather conditions
1t is also ponies out in the APP
peal 10 manufacture and dealers
that the movement OF the enorm Gus
crops will tax the IA cilities OF the
railroads of the country, and the
way that a repetition Of last years
experience can be avoided is by the
manufacturers and dealers obtain
ign their supplies as early as pos
sible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
PERSONALS.

Mrs Sallie smith and sister. Mrs.
Melvin Archer, left for two weeks
visit with relatives i'm Sedalia, Mo
Mrs Irene Clay Sanders has re-
turned from Chicago where she az
tended the second annual convention
ca the Nine. G.. J Walkers hair Gull
turists union of America Mrs. Clay
Sanders viii give a lecture TO her
customers and friends soon The
date viii Je announced later.
Twenty colored boys viii
leave here THURSDAY Aug - fo~
training al Ft. Dodge. la.
Mrs Jones of Marion. Ind. and
daughter. Georgia. are the guests of
Mrs. Minnie Dimpsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W Thomas mo-
tored through 10 Goshen. Ind. We'd
nesday and spent the day with
friends
Mrs Lesson Grady il spending "a
few days with her husband i'm Ian
sing. Mich
Miss Mabel Curtis spent sunday IN
Benton Harbor. the guest of friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
INDIANA FARMERS ARE
URGED TO INCREASE
1919 WHEAT ACREAGE

Indiana has been requested 10 i'm
crease her wheat acreage for the
coming year az least u per cent. and
although rhe request comes rather
late ln the season II Is believed pos
sible 10 obtain this increase If every
BODY boosts George c. Bryant.
state crop staustician has allotted
quotas 20 each county. and 81 Jo-
seph's share OF the proposed increase
amounts TO 4,944 acreage thus Civ
ing a total acreage Of 51.-o4
This allotment was passed on the
acreage Of other crops. with special
reference 10 the corn and oats acre
age to the amount OF wheat grown
al present and to other factors Ac-
,ording To- N. = Nyer. emergency
demonstration leader the labor eIe-
ment seemed to be- the biggest ar
g ment. especially in those counties
.har are producing a large screaee
~ spring crops
Wheat production leaders bank
erS muer> grain dealers and fer
t.rIzer men have been requested -o
do their br i'm accomplishing THIS
aim of the food administration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
BEEF RESTRICTIONS
ARE NOW WITHDRAWN

The regulations now i'm force re-
stricting the service OF beef in pub
lie eating places 10 one meal day,
and i'm the home 10 one and one
half pounds OF bone beef or one and
one-fourth pounds OF clear beef per
week have been withdrawn. accord
ing 10 a bulletin issued from the of
fee Of the county food administra-
tor Monday morning
The food. administrator points
out that all heavy beef is needed
for export and requests retail meat
markets to handle no cattle which
dress over AS pounds. He further
urges public eating places and the
public in general, to use every effort
to create a daneut for light weight
cuts Of beef
In explanation OF this new regu-
lation. which was originally intend
ed for Sept. 1. the food admins
traitor saws TIA 2 an extreme
drought ir inc southwest ard jim
other parts OF the country is en-
dangering the meat herds and as "a
consequence producers are rushing
the lighter weight beef TO the mar
kct. tu-= creltu.c am unexpected
surplus Heavy beef the food adj
ministration says is needed for war
export
The general policy OF the conser-
walton OF all meats is still encour-
aged as a measure essential to the
safeguarding Of the future meat
supply.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

run 40 against our veteran Ameri-
can troops
Or seems. from the prisoners cap
tured. that they are forced % night
by their officers and are led 20 be-
lieve that the Americans are moth
ing but = bunch of wouid-pe world
conquerors and murderers and that.
III they do surrender 90 our men,
they Will se killed anyway-so
they might a- well die lighting
The kaiser's whole policy through
cut this war has been nothing but
q mass OF lies and the sooner ne
and his kind are removed he soon
on they tthe German people and
the rest Of the world can 20 on liv-
INK their lives i'm peace.
have heard lately that BOYS -
wears OF axe have been captured
ard they have said that they have
already have seen six months serH-
ice so YOU see conditions are no.
so rosy ds Germany would have the
world believe
The y NJ q. A IS sure doing a
great WORK over here and 700 much
cannot be done i'm their behalf by
the people at home. j. never was
much of "" fellow before 1 came
into the army. but believe me-
I ann FOR them first last and always
now a couple of ladies -Ameri-
cans-NisIted the town where We
We're Mllited a week or so ago and
gave concert. sure did appre-
ciate born of them and the con-
or They were very refreshing 10
look upon and 2 do not believe
ever did think as much Of ots
American girls as ! do now
Well IT is getting late 30 I will
close for this time and am sure
hoping I will hear from YOU before
YOU get this. but if not. write as
soon as YOU can and send me along
"a few south Bend and Chicago pa
pers.
Give elem and Fannie my ad-
dress and tell them 10 write me
Also let me hear from Nellie and
Margorie. Best regards TO all my
rriends-kiss the ba bies for me and
write soon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
Goebel Would Throw Vennet
Out of Council Because
Latter Has Gone to War

Whereas This great and freedom
loving country Is al war with II mill
itsr' and autocratic power whose
chief aim and object is 20 establish a.
reign OF terror and unjust muitarism
In Europe. and 90 dominate the
whole world. and
Whereas. our gallant boys from
This city have nouly answered the
call OF their beloved country leaving
behind them their owed ones at
home have FASTENED 10 Join the
coior- OF the Stars and Stripes. TO
aeht for democracy and freedom of
the oppressed nations. and have paid
tine supreme sacrifice i'm the effort
with their lives therefore.
The Resolution.
lie BE- resolved, that the board o.
public works be authorized and d.
recled 20 erect a memorial ia blet i'm
honor of our heroes who We're killed
iu action over there and erect the
same iu conspicuous place at the
city hall all with the names Of the
BOYS killed thereon inscribed 80
The resolution was referred to the
committee of the whole. and it IS eN-
the resolution viii be made at the
meeting Of the committee next Mon
day night
Then after the resolution had been
disposed of by being referred to the
hands OF the committee. Councilman
Goebel moved that service flag in
honor of Councilman Nennet, tn
man whom ne is trying 10 unseat for
no other reason than that ne Is
away i'm the service of his country.
De placed in the council chambers.
The motion was carried
VIII Boost Salaries
ordinances increasing the salaries
OF the city electrician and the city
plum bling Inspector from $1,000 "a
year 70 S1.S00 "A year, as foretold by
The News-Times. were presented,
and were referred to the committee
CO. the whole
An ordinance transferring S1,20S.4O
from the general fund 10 the park
board fund for the purpose of pay
ing for the remodeiing of the Leep-
er park comfort station. was pre-
scented and referred TO the commit
tee of the whole
Another appropriation ordinance
was presented. This one appropri-
ates S306.67 TO pay the interest on
the money borrowed by the various
city departments from the track
separation fund. This ordinance
also was referred to the committee
90 the whole
The council. through an ordinance.
plans 10 offer a trophy i'm the 81.
Joseph Valley Gun club shoot to be
held i'm this city i'm Septem Der. An
appropriation of $50 for this purpose
Is contained in the ordinance. which
was referred 10 the committee of the
whole
An ordinance ordering the New
y DIRK Central TO place fagman and
gates at its Arnold ST crossing was
PASSED
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13

While Maurice Neuuet democratic
member OF the city council from the
third ward. is away 40 the Great
Lakes naval ofhcer- training school
preparing himself for service u the
armed forces OF his country boo its
Hxht against Germany and autos
racy. william Goebel republican
member Of the same city council. at
tempted Monday night during the
absence Of Sir Nennet 20 tacate the
lstter's seat .u tine citys legislative
BODY
Fc several DAYS past Do wa
known that republicans OF the city
would attempt "a drive against Mr.
Tennets seat iu the council The
only objection 10 Mr. Nenuet remain
Inc as q member of the South Bend
city council appears 20 Je that 20
has offered MS services. and ms life
II need be. for the protection Of his
country.
81 the council meeting MOuday
night GoebeI the floor leader for tho
l-pu olican minority boz the council
offered a motion 20 the effect that
the city ATTORNEY De instructed to
icok up tine legal status OF NJ
N ennets seat
Would Force Ncnnet out
believe that Mr. Nehnet should
resign. said GoebeI He Is AVA.
and be may be- away for al least fou~
ears. think his seat should be
declared vacant until ne returns. and
some one else put in his place
The GoeUel motion. however. fail
ga Co receive any support Council
man Bailey informed the council
that Mr. Veunet had made every eff
fort 10 be present 3t the meeting
Mondas night for the purpose of
Offering his resignation. and that he
believed that il would at least be
hitting for tine other members To- waie
uutu Mr.. Neuuet resigns before tax
iLg action regarding the tacating of
his seat.
Pres Oiejniczak then reminded
the members that not $50 very loug
ago a resolution had been passed by
tEt council expressing the sentiment
OF the members that the positions of
an city officials and employees who
nave gone TO war should be given
back 10 them upon their return
home This resolution was intro
dUced los a democratic member and
passed by the democratic 7aajoritv
in the council
To HOnOr's City's Dead.
Then Pres't Olejniczak. as though
10 shame Councilman Goebel for
that members apparent attempt TO
take advantage of a fellow mem her
who is away in the service of his
country. presented "a resolution pro.
viding for "a tablet iu honor of South
Bends heroes who have given their
lives for the freedom of AIN man
KIND. The tablet. which IS 10 ue in
scribed with 1he names of the South
Bend men who have died i'm the
cause of libers. Is TO be- PLACED am
the city hall The resolution fol-
lows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
GOVERNMENT OFFERS
KINDERGARTEN JOBS

Women specialists in kindergar-
ten education may compete for
civil service positions with salaries
at $1,000 20 $4,000 year on Aug
p Future vacancies at even high
attaining the highest average per
centases in this examination.
Competitors will not be required
To report fCr examination at any
one place bur will be rated on the
following subjects. which will have
the relative rates indicated on "a
scale of 100: ca education. 60.
go experience i'm kindergarten
work %. t@D publication OF thesis
IS
Graduation from college or
university OF recognized standing
graduation from kindergarten
training school or college. and az
least FIVE Vears' experience I'm teach
ing or iu directing kindergarten
work are perquisite> for cOnsiGera-
ton i'm this position
Applicants must not have reach
ed their 55th year ON the date of
The examination, and must submit
with their applications their pho
toeraphs taken within the last TWO
Years with their names written
not be accepted The duties OF ap-
uointees viii ae TO collect informa-
tion III regard 20 kindergarten edu-
cation I'M the United States and in
other countries and TO sive iufor-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
SOUTH BEND MINISTERS
CAMP SHELBY CHAPLAINS

Two South Bend ministers Rev.
John s. Burns. Trinity Presbyterian
church. and Rev. George W. Allison.
Hope Presbyterian church, have
been commissioned chaplains i'm the
army and are stationed at Camp
Shelby. Hattiesburg. Miss. Rev.
Burns is with the 157th machine gun
battalion and Rev. Allison is with
the 112th signal corps
Chaplain Burns was given leave
of absence 10y his church last Feb
ruarv and went 10 Camp Shelby
where he was assigned TO 18TH md
chine gun battalion.
Chaplain George ". Allison was
given a leave of absence from Hope
Presbyterian church Of this city the
middle of May. 1918. 10 enter the
Y. NJ. q. A work and was assigned
10 building 40. at Camp shelby -
the same building where w. o..
Davies and Rev Ray Bird We're To-
Gated during the winter. But the
other DAY Rev. q. w Allison re-
ceived a commission from the gov
eminent as chaplain and was as
signed last Thursday TO the 113th
signal battalion located at Camp
Shelby. mostly Indiana men in this
unit.
These two chaplains and their
wives have been companions from
college days at Hanover. Ind. Their
wives and families are now staying
with their parents at Hanover. Ind
until the chaplains return after the
war is over when they are eXpe ted
10 assume their pastorates here i'm
the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
X X x X X X X x x X X x X X X
\ IN CoLoRED CIRCLES X
X X X X X X X X X X x x X X p

The union sunday school picnic
will be held al PottawatOmie park
Aug. Is. Every one is cordially in
vited TO come and parents are urged
20 come and bring their children or
send them in care Of the sunday
school teachers. All kinds of amuse-
ments will be furnished for the
children.
The ministers contest. which was
gwen at Taylor's chapel Wednesday
e, euing. was "a success. The con
testarts were Rev. \. r. Reading Of
Mt. Olivet A. NJ r. church, and Rev.
I. p. Powell of Taylor's chapel A NJ.
l.. chapel. TIE first prize was
awarded Rev a. T. Reading for
making the best biscuits.
The Mystic Circle club met at the
home Of Mrs. Ella Bell ON Fox ST.
last Wednesday evening The club
will meet in two weeks at the home
o. Mrs J. c. Bryant on :. Main st.
An entertainment will be given at
Tavlor's chapel A NJ r church.
Tuesday evening A phantom sho"
VIII be given under the direction OF
Mrs Bell Allen and family.
"Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing al Olivet A. NJ r. church Every
ore invited
Mem bers OF Olivet A. NJ. r. church
are requested 20 pay their dollar as
soon "a 8 possible To the pastor. as it
is only a few weeks until confer
eucp
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
AVIATOR SEARCHES .
OUT NEGRO FUGITIVE

posse had failed To md y. Wild
low. Negro after he had shot and
killed Chief of Police Null and Sc
riously wounded City Clerk de
Young last night Bill Parker a To-
cal aviator. searched the surround
ing country from his airp.ane Mon
day and discovered the fugitive i'm
the outskirts OF Dewey. He in
formed the posse which took Wild
low into custody
Following the arrest a mob burn
ed the Negro section and returned
TO the Jail after Widow. but officers
had removed him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
FORMER LAPORTE SHOE
DEALER MOVES HIS
STOCK TO SOUTH BEND

II. c. Feeder, late OF Laporte, Ind,
proprietor of the new shoe store To-
Gated at ia :. Michigan St. is NOV
ine his stock here today by truck
His family is also joining him and
they viii make their home at 764
Portage av With Mr. Feeder comes
r Hatfield sales manager, ami
Ralph Anderson, clerk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
PENDLET0N BOY KILLED
BY lNTERURBAN CAR

ANDERSON md. Aug 13-Nir-
gil Wilson years old son of Mr.
and AIRS Virgil Wilson of Pend.e-
ton was killed Monday forenoon Ut
Peudleton 0y am interurban car en
route from Indianapolis TO Ander-
SON Ills jeff les was broken and
his head was uad.E crushed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
Pot William Orr Writes
Interesting Letter From France


MIS- Ida 'fr or -f- west Lin
den Az has received The following
very nteresune letter from her son.
Ptt. William Dr. vino is -e.rine
with the g2rd engineers --.m4yybere
Ina France
pn Active Ser,I,. with American
ENpediti,.sry Forces. July 49,
bear Nofbar.
Have NOR had .r answer to ut,
last letter linn as have nofhIpr .u
u..-rf.-Iar ., do and a- urorI-
isad made resolution p. write six
,s--sr. f.I- v,aat viii r.. and
leap ~ m is rather I.r...sr.i 4 ..Ip-
NOSE ft will ba tap- before 'fuish
tut guess Win .e abl. 10 ~tay
lp few minates Longer Have
hear aissppafuted 4f even. mail as
Ear ~ LETTERS from home are sou-
.erred or course haven't been
at home great deal iu th, last few
Years but nevertheless like 90
hear tbe news from old south
lea Ir does eresr deal -a relieve
the motonony and keep fellow
sort OF rheered lp The ARRIVAL o.
mail from home IS receive d with
more enthusiasm chan payday
and yo. mss- know -ha- t~ going
some
Have NOT beard from Mildred
Isteiv bu- have written her also
and nope mat I'M the futlre mail OF
su descriptions will come more
regular The officials or the mail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH NEWS ITEMS

On Saturday last Trinity Presby-
terrain Bible school held the annual
picnic at Pottawatomie park. Charles
Wagner's large auto truck took the
place of the time -honored hayrack.
and conveyed supplies and many Of
the small children. There was an
excellent attendance and the oldest
entered into all the fun with the
enthusiasm of the Youngest. To was
the unanimous verdict that this
picnic was one Of the best ever held
by the school
The Mems Fellowship club of
Trinity Presbyterian church held its
bi-weekly meeting at the home of
+. b french 2O1 f. 81. Peter ST. last
Friday evening a secluded lawn af-
forded excellent opportunity for
horseshoe" and kill the kaiser. "
which is modernized Aunt sally %
A. usual the attendance was good
and pleasant evening was spen-.
The congregation Of Trinity Pres
nNteIian church celebrated the
birthday of one of It's oldest Dol en-
beers in an unusual way ON sunday
morning l- was tile >1st birthday
suulyer~ars OF j. Van ArsdaIe.
Ills r L8saue al. The pastor dis
q. lSsed the service early and the
whole congregation walked 90 Mr.
Nan ArsdaIe.s home 8 large .ou-
quet of flowers was presented TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
ctoRGE GorBEL PROMOTED.

Councilman and Mrs William
Goehel 5eS r. Wenger -. recei, 81
word Monday uight tnat their son
George =. GoeheI stationed AZ Camp
shelby Hattie~barg Miss has JUS.
.eeu promoted from the rank o.
private go that OF sergeant and h-
l- now acting - supply sergeant of
tne fs5th field artillery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13

At partner nEur her fpTpmd
who enlisted wi,h me I'M jackson.
said that little we know about
when it is COINS to end as TO has
even fooled She Bible Guess DEE is
about rishf and Q know thar when
Dc is finished there will le "a very
small chance for the nsusator~ of
this one ever 90 start another
The German. or "Hm" as we call
tnem is the poorest sport tr the
world and is the first one 20 Suueal
when he is setting dose OF his
own medicine he has for in-
stance been bombing London and
Paris SER. tregueut\ f0s The Iast
-four wears aud since few dozen
30 u.r tkltrur~ ret8ii4fed u kind on
il~ towns be has not qu.r suueeI-
lua t-. about women and children
a f-u more doses 30 the same medi
cine n.aF bring am to has senses
.f me- has tnsI. and make his res D.
70. tuat 81 is possible for The other
side %" u.aE h.~ same
HaE tu..-a....afr gums brought
FuNr feru4r plane near here 81
few DAYS aEo and nufh -.e pilot and
machine gunner or observer. We're
h.r.rl Under tueu machine 80
FoH rsr see trar IS 81 couple of less
devils to dea with N has been
aided German offensive has START
.d and I'D ben -here wII oe q sang
~ surprises Germans when thes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13
CROPS INJURED
BY HOT SPELL
County Agent BordneT Says
Lack of Rain and Heat
Has Wrought Harm.

That the drought and extreme
heat wave have done much damage
not only in ST Joseph county but
throughout me state. al least as far
south as Indianapolis. Is the opinion
OF John $ Bordner. county agricul-
tural agent lie has just returned
from "A trip 10 indianapolis 10y way
OF the public highways and he SAYS
that there is drought evidence the
entire distance, except across parts
Of Howard and Upton counties,
where there is small stretch
OF country not suffering from
the drought He adds that there is
also startling evidence of frost In
jury all the way
Some Corn Ruined.
Locally much of the corn is TOO
far gone to be much benefited by
rain now, and every day is making
the damage still greater" said Mr.
Bordner Reports from Muncie
and other eastern Indiana points
show drought conditions equally Sc
riOus
AlAld I'D > BOAdAO VI Oh Will Dt Ldt
below normal. since il is apparent
that only a few crops are holding
over so that the fall rains may ben
eft them. A further great handicap
OF the present extreme heat and
drought is involved IN the difficulty
of plowing for fall wheat, of which
very material increased average Is
desired for next years harvest.
Mr. Bordner urges farmers Of this
county 10 arrange to SOW their corn
and Rosen rye. since this land does
not require blowing. and the fertil-
ity of these fields has not been drawn
or very heavily during the past sea
son because of the extreme drought.
He says that even the pastures have
been cut very short by the extreme
drought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13

Don say YOU saw IL IN the
new Spaper Say News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-13

You can afford liberal supply with very small
a big saving from the regular prices.