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The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
First Automobile Patent
Taken Out in France Fifty
Years Ago by Pierre Ravel

The first automobile patent was
taken out in France so years ago by
Pierre Joseph Ravel, says New York
World. His patent covered "a steam
generator heated by mineral oils, to
be applied to steam locomotion on or
binary roads," Ravel constructed q
small Tilbury and fitted it with his new
engine, which developed three horse
power. Ravel seemed on the verge Of
success, when the Franco-Prussian war
began and upset all his plans for the
time. Later he built several motor
cars In which petroleum was used for
the direct generation of motive power
by burning it under special conditions
in connection with certain quantities of
mir. Later George b. Selden, in Ameri-
ca and Johannes Spiel, in Germany,
simultaneously carried on experiments
that eventually resulted in the auto
mobile Of today. To Selden, however,
belongs the credit of applying gasoline
to motorcars, as the plans of the Ger
Man contemplated the use of kero-
sene to supply power.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Thousands of Girls Cut Off -
Long Hair and Contribute It
to Country for War Purposes

AS proof Of the sacrifices women are
willing to make when their sentiments
or emotions are aroused, 1t is related
that thousands of girls, both in Ger.
many and France, cut of their long
hair and contributed it to their coun-
try for war purposes, says the Peo-
pies Home Journal. The instance Is
not the first Of its kind recorded in
history, however.
An interesting example of similar
devotion comes from northern Japan
where a great temple was in progress
of erection. Immense timbers were
being hauled from the mountains to be
placed In the building, and the work
was delayed by the frequent breaking
Of the ropes. At length an edict was
issued calling on the women to give
their long hair which could be woven
into ropes of sufficient strength for the
purpose.
So generous was the response to the
edict that two ropes were woven, one,
1t IL claimed, was II inches in circum-
ference and 1, 400 feet long; the other
10 inches around and 1900 feet long.
with these ropes the timbers were
dragged to the temple site without
further breakage.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
No More Kisses for Yanks;
French Now Shake Hands in
ConferTing Croix de Guerre.

Diplomats among the marines in
France have eliminated one of the hor-
rors of being hero, the Washington
Times states. The announcement was
casually made in report from marine
corps headquarters, describing the,
winning and award Of 10 French war
crosses to members Of the American
legion, known to the Germans as devil
dogs. To be blunt about it. the news
is this: mo longer do French officers
kiss on each cheek an American who
has won the croix de gnerre. Instead
the officer comforting the honor pins
the bronze decoration to the left breast
pocket of the hero and then shakes his
right hand. 80
AS yet the Official files of the marine
corps have not disclosed the name of
the diplomat who brought about the
change in French tactics in dealing
with American heroes. It is under
stood, however, that he Is an officer of
70 mean rank, who lately returned to
the United States.
According to the information at
hand, the first occasion upon which
the French adopted the Misunderstanding
tactics of the American as an express
sion Of esteem was in May, just few
weeks after company of marines
sent In to relieve detachment of their
pals had driven off a storm battalion
of Germans who had tried to stampede
them.
The men were ordered to q section
of woodland to receive their hard-won
war crosses. A blare Of trumpets
greeted them. Then, after q few words
Of commentator, the French officers
approached the Americans and pinned
the medals. Some of the young heroes
were ready to turn the other cheek,
but to their surprise they found them
selves being shaken warmly by the
hand.
It was no surprise when the Ameri.
cans at the end of the ceremony gave
a cheer, and strong, lusty one, too.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Montana Farmers Are Badly
IN Need of Water on Land.

"Water on our lands during 1917
and 1918 would have meant thousands
Of dollars to this country, to the farm
ers, and to the city people," the ex-
ecutive committeeman in charge Of ir-
rigation in the Flathead county farm
bureau. Montana, writes. The Flat
head county farm bureau is deter
mined that the drought conditions of
the present season shall not be repeat
ed and has made irrigation one of its
major lines Of work for the year. Diff
ferent localities will handle the prob
lem in different ways. Irrigation In
this valley win make It possible for
the farmers to change from straight
grain farming to the practice of d.
versifed system employing live stock
as well as the necessary crops.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
FOR The POULTRY
GROWER

When the first cold weather of the
season comes there is temptation to
close tho poultry houses quite tightly
in the belief that the fowls confined In
them need that protection from the in
creasfng cold. It is true that the fowls
must be protected, but If they receive
so much protection that fresh air Is
kept out of the house they will suffer
more from breathing bad air than they
would from a little lower temperature.
The air in a tightly closed building
soon becomes laden with impurities
from the breath Of the fowls and from
the filth that accumulates. To breathe
this air over and over again is to take
back into the system many of the i'm
purities that the system is trying to
throw of. As the oxygen of the air
becomes exhausted it can give less and
less heating elements to the body Of
the fowl and gradually the fowls pow
er Of resistance to cold is reduced.
i Unless there is sufficient ventilation
to keep the air reasonably pure the
house becomes damp and in time
moisture collects on the walls, which
in cold weather turns to frost. These
are some OF the reasons why sufficient
ventilation should be provided at oil
times and why the hen houses should
not be closed tightly at the approach
Of cold weather. Drafts. however,
must not be allowed to blow on the
fowls, particularly when they are ON
the roosts at night.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
BEGIN CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING NOW
Citizen. Urged to Observe
SIX Rules

Every patriotic citizen is expected
by the council of national defense,
Washington. to cooperate with the
merchants as follows:
1. Spread Christmas shopping over
the months of October, November and
December. Do not wait. Start now.
2. Shop during the early hours Of the
day.
8. Buy useful gifts (thls does not ap-
ply to toys). 4
4 4. Send before December all Christ
mas packages which must go by mail
or express.
3. Avoid giving bulky articles, II
they must be sent by mail, freight or
express.
6. Carry home your purchases when
possible, and do not request special
deliveries.
The above rules must be carried out
10 that man power will be released for
war work and transportation not con-
Eested. ,...- ..-..-
These rules are the outcome of 40
agreement between the merchants Of
the country and the war industries
board. The commercial economy ad-
ADMINISTRATION of the state council Of de-
Ifense Is charged with the duty of car
rying them out. The public must help,
20 begin your Christmas shopping now.
and remember the rules.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Boston, Largest Capital;
Indianapolis Is Second

Among the forty-eight state capitals,
Boston is the largest, with a popula-
ton Of 67O,5S5. Indianapolis ranks
second, with a population Of $3.50.
The other capitals with more than 10O,.
600 population are: Denver, 213,3S1 ;
Atlanta, 154, $50; st. Paul, Plata; Al
taDy, 1OO,25S; Columbus, 1S1, 511 ;
Providence, 224,326; Nashville, no.
~; Richmond, 127, 62S. The capitals
with between $4,000 and 100000 popu-
lation are Hartford, 9S,915; Spring
6eld, 51,67S; Des Moines, S8.36S; Tren-
ton, 98S15; Oklahoma City, 84,205 |;
Harrisburg, 64,1S8; Salt Lake City, g.
TT. These figures are all Of the 1910
census.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Boy Scouts Locate Walnut
At the Presidents Request.

Abort 100000 feet Of black wIlnut
timber Sas been located and Its exist
ence reported to the forest service BY
the boy scouts since they were called
upon by the. president to assist the
government In locating this timber for
gunstock and propeller material. The
boy scouts send the reports to the for
est service, where the Information IL
compiled and then forwarded to the
war department. The government It.
self is not buying the walnut, but
sends out the information to mAnufac-
ture.s working On government con
tracts - s-. sst -
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
} oOOOOooOoOO OOOO0OOOO
THE STAY-AT.HOMES 4.

Tho girls they left behind them do not sit
With idle hands and grieve the hours
away.
Nor seek forsetfulness in chattering
play;
But, capable and strong and keen Of wit,
They learn to plow and cook and nurse
and knit.
Keep books and bees; and fearless. brave
and gay.
Defend their mon from worry and dis
With eager. blithe. undaunted woman's
grit.
Mother and sweetheart, sister, daughter,
wife.
Banded together by a sacred trust,
And working with ono leal. accordant
mind
TO serve with all their zest Of love and
life
Those whose victorious strength and ar
dor must
Depend upon tho girls they left be-
Charlotte Becker In Life.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Carnouaaging Mudlated Faces
Shattered Feature. the Smgeon. Cannot Hep

Of the mutile's face, and then from
pre-war photographs, or descriptions
furnished by friends, builds up in clay
or plaster the missing parts until the
cast is good likeness Of the man as
he was. From this cast thin copper
mask is made and then plated with
silver. This is fitted perfectly and the
camouflage Is held in place by pair
of spectacles. The final stage is to
paint the mask so that it is practical
ly indistinguishable.
In the accompanying illustration 1t
will be noted that the mutilation has
not been so general and the pair of
spectacles with eyes painted in disks
behind the glasses serve to change this
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Whale Meat Has Been Used
IN Japan for Many Years,

For hundreds Of years whale meat
has been used for food in Japan. In
the earliest books Of japanese history,
there are accounts Of the capture Of
whales, with nets, and the ceremonies
which followed q successful haul
Nowadays the whale fisheries are con-
Quoted on an elaborate scale with
modern fleets and expensive equip
ment provided by the government.
Whale meat looks and tastes like beet.
Peoples Home Journal.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Great Demand in Vienna for
Watchdogs and Prices Have
Been Raised in Proportion.

The increasing insecurity of life and
property In Vienna has brought about
a great demand for good watchdogs,
according to the following interview
with an official Of the Vienna Animal
hospital, printed in q recent issue Of
the Neues Wiener Journal: ~. II 81.
1T is fact that persons frequently
come here early In the morning seek
ing dogs before our office hours begin.
Most Of them are wives Of business
men, foremen, professional men and
others, who have been called to the
colors, but there are also women who
have learned that we have nice dogs
for distribution and, consequently,
come looking for these faithful and
trustworthy guardians, especially in
view of the wholesale robberies and
the sinister activities Of numerous
gangs of youthful thieves. As you
know, a close watch has to be kept
over the power belts in the factories
to prevent their disappearance, as is
also the case with lumber in the yards,
and all kinds of goods in, the stores
and warehouses.
"Many women, whose husbands are
at the front, are afraid to stay alone
and wish at least to have a watchful
animal with them to give warning of
the presence of strangers at the door,
through growing or barking. So the
dog has become a much desired ami
NAL. People willingly pay the "a tax
and don't seem to worry about the
problem of supplying the dog with
food If they can thus get keen-eared
end loyal guardian. Such dogs are
very dear now. A Doberman' costs
from $50 to 500; shepherds, up to
$12O; coachdogs, up to so; fox ter
riers, from SIS to $50, and pure-blood
'Dackel,' from $12 to $40. Greyhounds
and poodles, on the other hand, have
gone out Of style" p. --.:
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Canada's Net Losses in War
Total 115,806 to August I.

The net losses in the overseas, mill
tary forces Of Canada In England and
France up to August were 115, 500
officers, noncommissioned officers and
men. These figures include those
killed In action or died Of wounds,
died, missing, prisoners Of war, dis
charged as medically unit, discharged
to take up other lines Of war work,
and those noncommissioned officers
and men given commissions In the i'm
perial army. It does not take into &C.
count officers and other ranks wound
ed In action who have rejoined their
units or are still At for service over
seas.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Spots on the Heads Of Monks
Serve as Their Meal Ticket.

The number Of spots burned on a
Chinese monks head shows how much
he has elected to endure, says q recent
writer on the subject Of China. They
receive as severe an initiation as they
desire, and get therefrom certain priv
ileges. II a monk has three spots he
can get three meals free ut any mon
astery In China; six spots entities him
70 ok meals; nine spots to three days
board. and the maximum Of twelve. 4
months care. ..s0...
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07

French soldier whose face was mutt
lated in the war, wearing the mask
made for him by Mrs. ladd OF the
American Red Cross.
man from a fearsome evidence. of war
into pleasant-looking Poilu whose
friends easily recognize him. OF course,
when painting the eyes on the disks
great care was used to get the exact
color and to get natural appearance.
The masks, Of course, do not restore
the functions, they only camouflage
these poor faces sc that their owners
will not hesitate to go about among
their friends.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Nu. h<tatsQ
Banks Suffered No Great Loss.

In the great fire ut Chicago, October
8 to IL, 1871, the buildings of 10 M
tional banks were totally destroyed.
1t was feared the banks would sustain
In many cases an almost total loss, but
after the safes recovered from the
ruins were opened 1t was found that
the books, papers, ETC., were in a con-
dition to permit the recovery of debts
and the banks suffered no loss on that
ground.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
The TImld Teacher.

The Tlmld Teacher.
I'm glad I can 60 back to school,"
"Fine. What an ambitious little boy
you are, to be sure" " - =.
''That amt It. The teacher In school
Is afraid to lick me, but ma isn't"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Stray Shots.

Ragtime music is apt to make
the most staid man step like a
stringhalt horse.
The Yank handles his gun AZ
he does his money-puts 1t In for
all it's worth.
Maybe the kaiser is slaughter
ing his army upon the theory
that, after this war, he will
never need it any more.
4 A great patriotic parade is but
the publicity Of the abiding prin-
ciple back Of 1t.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07

"Camoudage of Mercy is the term
by which many describe the work be-
ing carried on by Anna G. Ladd, the
sculptor, under the auspices Of the
American Red Cross. It is wonder
full work for soldiers whose faces have
been hideously mutilated by German
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Largest lib Crane.

A locomotive jib crane capable Of
handling s. ton loads at a radius Of
81 feet, which has, been built for use
at the Panama canal, IL believed to
be the largest machine Of the kind In
the world.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Acres Under Cultivation.

II last omcial figures, taken from
- year book Of the department Of
o0leu1ture, show that In 1916, out Of
67oenl productive area Of S7S,7S0.O0O
06ea 20S7A,O 900 acres, or 1t.A per
0& Was under cultivation.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Words Of Wise Men.

Man is the glory, jest and ridi-
cule of the world.-Pape.
admire the coarse arts full
as much as the fine arts.-Anon.
His steps were taken with the
deliberations Of destiny.-Hol-
land on Lincoln.
u Words, at the touch Of the
poet, blossom into poetry
Holmes.
An acorn cannot make much
Roadway In q flower pot.-G. F.
Train.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Quite Likely.

IF you try to
take away q fat
bone from q hun
CRY bulldog, what
renains1" =,
"Your remains"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Special Inducements.

'.How's things in your suburb1 Any
civic spiritr'
Plenty Of 1t. Municipal bus meets
an cooks"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Mothers Cook Book

"sufncient unto the day Is tho evil
thereof" and a,so the good. It II our
faithless reaching after tomorrows Ills
and blessings that makes today unbear-
able.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Food for the Family.

Food for the Family.
Macaroni, rice and spaghetti may be
served In various ways out Of the or
binary. A cup of cooked macaront
may be combined with other foods,
making q good substantial main dish.
Goldfish and Macaronl.
To one cupful of cold cooked maca-
roni add q cupful of faxed Goldfish
that has been arboiled IL salt fish Ia
used, or boiled If fresh Goldfish is
used. Put into baking dish, sprinkle
with salt, pepper and crumbs. Dot
with bits of butter, sprinkle with a lit
tie grated onion and moisten with a
little milk. Bake until brown In a hot
oven. -"
Macaroni seasoned with a little
chopped green pepper and chopped
onion, with a cupful of white sauce;
bake until well heated.
I. l.
Devlled Chicken.
Make a sauce Of salt, pepper, dry
mustard, paprika, grated lemon peel,
lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and
a few drops of tabasco. Add a large
lump of butter when the sauce begins
to boil. When very hot add some cubes
of cold cooked chicken and cook until
heated through. Cold cooked veal,
pork or beef may be used in the same
way. .-
Soy Bean Loaf with Tomato Sauce.
Pick over, wash and soak for Il
hours one-half pound Of COY beans.
Cook In simmering water until tender.
When done, mash and cool; add three
teaspoonfuls of salt, two cupfuls Of
milk, one small onion chopped fine.
one-fourth of q teaspoonful Of pepper.
two well-beaten eggs and two cupfuls
of dry bread crumbs. Bake In a mod
crate oven for half an hour. Serve
with plenty Of well-seasoned tomato
sauce. &c.,. -.
f.. Irish Stew.
Cut two pounds of meat in small
pieces; fry one sliced onion in little
fat when brown add the meat and
brown that; then add boiling water
and seasonings desired. Add two cup
fuls of chopped vegetables, using car
rots, turnips, tomatoes or other vege-
tables. Cook slowly until nearly ten
der, then add q few sliced potatoes
and cook until tender. Thicker with
a little -four before serving, II desired.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
FOR A LAUGH
Too Many Reminder

Too Many Reminders. :,
Newrich-Young man, I had to
work hard for my money.
Son-Well, dad, enough people In
our set are throwing that up to me
without your talking about it.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07

The advance man Of Fiddle de-Dee'
the big musical comedy booked here
next month. says there's q 100000
beauty In the company" -.-.
"What did he mean BY thatT
HE was referring to the prima
donna. Her latest breach Of promise
suit netted her sum In the neishbog.
hood Of 100000 -
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
False Alarm.

Ellie "a ppre..
hensive of air
raj d 81 Hark !
What's that noise3
Billy w by
silly, that's only
the ringing in my
ears!
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07
Proeeae az oheeuratien.

'That man Gays he wants an In
vestigation."
II don't blame him." replied Senator
Sorghum. Sometimes the best way %
cause people to forget Ill about yov
n to be Investigated"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-07

f0o0 TOT Iue PUWtJys
Macaroni, rice and spaghetti may be
served in various ways out Of the or
binary. A cup of cooked macaront
may be combined with other foods,
making good substantial main dish.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-And worth the price, five
acres of choice land for hay, grain
or fruit; located about 2A miles
from city limits, new and well
furnished house and barn. an excel
lent well with pump, " acre of tim
Der, place we'll fenced on R. +. ID.
Plenty and variety Of fruit for fam
lily use. Price $4,000. improvements
are worth the money asked. Inquire
of Square Deal Realty Co. Phone 470
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02

UNITED ARTISANS--Capital Assem-.
bly No. "a meets first Thursday Of
each month, at 8 p. m in ]. 0. D. r.
Hall. Norma l. Terwilliger, M. Al
Q. A. Vibbert, secretary, 34O Owens
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02
&ull nf Gn1tnt. to
From Ouer There l1
General Pershing's off7cial Report ~

Today's casualty list contains the
names of the following Oregon men:
Julian T Lowe, Nyssa, died of dis
ease
Joseph H Kramer, Continental, died
Of disease
William II Klostra, Elgin, died of dis
ease
John F Orr, Yamhill, killed in action
Alfred @ Kramer, Rose Lodge, killed
in action
William w Harp, st Johns, killed in
action
olton Ray, Chiloquin, wounded Sc
Eerely
willard Clinton Gill, Portland,
wounded severely
Chester T Berning, Dayton, wounded
slightly
Glen E Schaep, Pratum, missing in
action
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02
STOVE REPAIRING

,T0VE5 REBUILT AND REPAIREI
so years experience, Depot, National
and American fence.
Sizes 26 to 58 in high
Paints, oil and varnish, etc
Loganberry and hop hooks.
Salem Fence and Stove Works.
ESQ Court s.reet. Phsne 124.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02
LODGE DIRECTORY

Royal NEIGHB0Rs OF AMERICA
-'sOregon Grape Camp" No. 1860.
meets every Thursday evening in
Derby building, Court and High st
Mrs. Pearl Coursey, 214 Court st
oracle; Mrs. Melissa Persons, record
or 1415 v. 4th st. Phone 1436M.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02

MODERN woODMEN OF AMERICA
Oregon Cedar Camp No. 5246 meebs
every Srd and 4th Thur. eve, s O'Clock
In Derby building, corner Court and
High streets. r. r. Day, v. c.; F. A
Turner, clerk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02

$3.50, $500 and $500 loans on
good real estate security. Socolofsky,
341 State st. TT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02

70 ACRES $l00 land, on account of cir
eumstances will sell for sos on easy
terms. 6 acres all cultivated, good
improvements. III mile Of city limits
only $35O0. III acre good house, barn
all in fruit, good soil, close to ear
line, $3.50. Socosofslsy, 3i1 State
tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-02
SECONDHAND GOODS
FINANCIAL
MONEY TO LOAN

On Good Real Estate Security
THOS. X. FORD
0. er Ladd 8 Bush bank; Salem Oregon