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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
.HEDRICK HIGH SCHOOL BURNS
Fire of Unknown Origin Causes TWEEN
ty Thousand Dollar Loss. Books
Are Destroyed.

HedriCk, Dec. 24.-The local high
school burned to the ground yesterday
afternoon with a loss of $4,000 partly
covered by insurance.
Crossed electric wires in the attic
are believed to have been in the cause
of the blaze which occurred at $40 p.
m, starting in the upper part of the
building. The firemen had only one
hose to fight the fire, but did excellent
work in preventing further spread of
the damage.
The school had been closed since
October 9 on account of the influenza
and the janitor had visited the build
ing at noon and started fire to pre-
vent the water pipes from freezing.
He was in the furnace room when the
fire was discovered on the roof
The John Bertsh home was endang
cred for time, but escaped the fire.
The children's books were destroyed,
having been left at school when class
es ceased on account of the flu. The
piano and manual training equipment
were saved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
MORE WAR HISTORIES
Will Depict Part Played by Women
in the War.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 24.-Perpetua
ton of the record of heroic service
rendered by American women in win
ming of the world war, and foundation
of a huge industrial home for orphan
cd children of men who made the su
preme sacrifice, is the dual objective
of plan launched here by Texas
clubwomen.
The plan, fostered by Mrs. W. p
Hobby, wife of the governor, Mrs
Lipscomb Newell. Beaumont, Texas
state agent of the D. A. r.. and Mrs
Charles r. Shapard, Port Arthur, Tex
as, originator of the project. contem
plates publication of volume oil
war history in each state in which
will be depicted the part played by
the women of each respective state in
the war
From the proceeds of the publica
ton, and the fees charged for bio
graphical sketches, it is estimated q
fund of $1,000,000 will be realized
This sum will be devoted to the build
ing of war orphans home for train
ing and education of children Of
Americans who gave their lives II
the war.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
THE BOLSKEv|K|
MENACE GROWING
INTE NATIONAL REVOLUTION
COMING, SAYS LENINE.
RUSSIAN CITIES THREATENED
School For Agitators in Moscow Has
Already Turned Out Many Gradu-
ates-cuIture and Humanity At
Stake in Great Struggle.

Amsterdam, Dec. 24.-Mattau ant
Riga, both principal cities of Russian
Courland, are threatened by the ad
vance of our Bolsheviki divisions, &C
cording to a Lithuania dispatch re
ceived here today.
international Revolution Coming.
New York, Dec. 24.-Nicholas LIE
nine in a letter to the Revolution
Prolateriat of America" declared thai
an international revolution is newt
able.
The letter which is published In the
January number of the "Liberator,'
formerly the Masses" was written
in Moscow August goth and has just
been admitted to the United States
by the censor.
School For Asitators.
A recent dispatch from Copenhagen
quoted Harold CANNES, Danish Min.
lister to Russia, as saying that the
Bolsheviki had established school
in Moscow to educate agitators and
that several people have already left
there with the intention of spreading
Bolshevikism in their respective coun.
tries"
Resistance is Growing.
I'VE realize that the mad resistance
of the Bourgeoisie against the Social
revolution in the whole country is I'M
avoidable," Lenine wrote.
And with the Development Of this
revolution this resistance will con-
tinue to grow. And in the course Of
the struggle against the Bourgeoisie
the prolateriats will finally come into
their right for victory and power.
To Save Humanity.
I'VE are not belligerent in 80 far
and as long as there is an interna-
tional social revolution. But while
we struggle for the cause which
grows, it is becoming more invincible.
But it is now becoming more apparent
that even prolateriat revolution
alone cannot save and preserve cul.
ture and humanity from destruction.
Even Worked in Jail.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-That the social
lists continued to fight the govern,
ment's war plans even after they were
in Jail was the contention of the pros
eCutor in the trial of the five defend
ants here today.
In a letter by E. H. Harder to J.
Engdahl, editor of a Socialist news
paper, Harder is quoted as having
said:
Since l have been in Jail but ten
days l have converted everyone in my
cell to Socialism"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
FOOD FOR FINLAND.
United States Will Send Supplies For
Civilian Relief.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The war
trades board has authorized ship
ment to Finland for civilian relief of
ten thousand tons of cereals, two
thousand tons of pork products, one
thousand tons of industrial fats, and
one thousand tons of sugar. This
action was taken on the recommends.
tons in a cable from Herbert Hoover
The food is the first to be sent into
Finland for civilian relief.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
IMPOSSIBLE TO GET SUPPLIES
TO ALL poueHBoYs.
NATIVES join WITH YANKS
Best of Good Feeling Seems To Exist
in the Occupied Territories-Pres-
ents Are Exchanged by Officials
and Burgomasters.
(By Webb Miller. }

American Headquarters in Gerua
ny, Dec. 24.---With a spirit of peace
on earth, good will to men," almost
two million American soldiers will en-
JOY real good Christmas on German
and French soil tomorrow. -~.
In the back areas the holiday feast
will be elaborate. In the advanced
areas the Christmas has not arrived
in spite of the best effort of the trans.
portation units.
22o, 900 Americans in Germany.
More than two hundred and TWEEN,
ty thousand Americans will spend
Christmas in Germany where one of
the most startling situations in his.
tory exists-two races who little
more than one month ago were en-,
gagged in combat are now co.operat,
ing for peace on earth.
In the German territory the inhab.
itants are preparing to aid in the fe,
licitations and there is evidence that
the sentiment is sincere.
Burgomasers of the various villages
are presenting Christmas presents to
the doughboys. Many of the people
have invited soldiers to their homes.
A Welcome to Yanks.
Amsterdam, Dec. ga Berlin dis,
patch stated today that General Per,
shing on the occasion of the review of
the American army of occupation is,
sued the following orders to the army:
you have come not as plunderers
and oppressors, but as advocates as
to the power of strong and a free
government well disposed towards the
German people"
Hungary Enters Protest.
Berlin, Dec. 24.-The Hungarian
minister was reported today to have
voiced opposition to occupation OF
anyterritory by the allies.s
The ministry is reported to have
asked the allies if they intended
Ito occupy the entire county which is
threatened, and declared they would
resign in a body if the answer is al,
firmative.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
The Storm Locally.

me biggest snow storm of the sea
'on' beginning Monday evening seems
70 be general throughout this part of
the middle west. All train traffic is
delayed although up until noon ali pas.
sengers in and out of the city were
attempting to carry. out their sched-
ules. Telegraph companies, because
OF the dryness of the snow, have not
suffered any inconvenience and unless
there is a sudden change will not be
hindered.
All Chicago, Rock Island trains are
running behind schedule. No. & south
bound NJ. & st. l. due in Oskaloosa at
5;45 pulled into the local station just
four hours late, one mass of snow.
The train crew reported that the snow
seemed TO. be general over the north
ernpart of.the country. No. 8 from the
east, Chicago to Denver, is indefinitely
late and reports from that direction
indicate a heavy fall of snow.
Locally the snow has drifted the
highways until they almost are i'm
passable.
Telephone service has not been eff
fected but street car service was not
attempted until noon
City mail delivery in the outskirts
of town as well as the rural delivery
is held up and many people will be
without mai; today.
The amount of snow falling until
noon today shows depth +6fSa strifle
over ten inches although the wind has
piled drifts in some localities to a
height of ten and twelve feet.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
IOWA FARM ERS
Do Not Want Any More of the Day,
light Saving System.

Des MOines, Dec. 24.-Iowa farm.
ers don't want any more of the day,
light saving system. The Hawkeye
agriCulturists, at least 1889 of them,
are already on record with the crop
bureau here against turning the clocks
up again next spring for the summer
season.
The Questionnaires sent out by Carl
Kennedy, Polk county agent, asked
whether they preferred the present
standard time or the new system.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Siam NOW Has
Claim Against
The Germans

Washington, Dec. "a. Siam
has a war bill against Germany
for $597, $50, it was officially an
nounced here today.
The expenditures were made by
training and equipping a consid-
cradle air force, sending of SIAM
csc labor troops into Europe, and
through ship building.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
FIGHT IN BERLIN.
Revolving Marines imprisoned in the
Royal Palace.

Berlin, BY Frank ]. Taylor, Dec. "a,
-Mutinied Marines who revolted when
they were ordered to sea are informed
In the Royal palace after battle with
the military policemen.
Upon the receipt of orders several
of the marines revolted and the lead,
ing commander who was in the city
was thrown in prison. In the fight
which ensued four marines were kill
ed and ten wounded.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
MAY GO THROUGH U. S.
No Objection To Letting Won Eckhart
Out of Mexico.

Washington. Dec. 24.-The State
Department will give Minister Won
Eckhart, of Mexico City, safe conduct
through this country if in his journey
home he desires to pass through the
United States or to touch at United
States port.
The State Department said that it
had no objection to granting him safe
conduct.
Won Eckhart's recall is a direct re,
suit of his persistent propaganda Ell
forts, pursued even after the arms.
tice was signed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
win Demand Whole Truth,

Washington, Dec. "a. - Declaring
that he wanted "the truth; the whole
truth. and nothing but the truth about
Russia" Senator Hiram Johnson OF
California today announced that he
would renew his fight in the Senate
when it recohvenes, to obtain informa.
tion about that country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
BIG JEWELRY THEFT.
Pulled of In Broad Daylight at
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Dec. 24-Whsle Christ
mas shoppers thronged the streets
here today four men clad as lumber
jacks stormed the American Jowelry
Company store and escaped with
many diamonds, money ind jewelry
aggregatilg twenty thousand dollars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
CORN FROM ARGENTINA.
$4,000 Bushels For Export Trade
Next Year.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Argentina
will have three million six hundred and
sixty thousand metric tons of corn
for expectation in 1919 according to
Buenos Aries dispatches.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
MARRIED AT MARsHALLToWN.
Paul A. MeFarian and Miss Pearl &
Dewitt.

Marshalltown, Dec. 24.--Paul A. Nc
Farlan and Miss Pearl E. Dewitt,
both Of Oskaloosa, were married by
Justice Peek at his office Saturday
afternoon, at 4:30.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
TO CIVIL LIFE.
National Guardsmen Will" Be Clear
Out Of Service.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Members of
the National Guard drafted into the
army service by President Wilson,
July 3, 1917, will be reverted to civil
ian status when they are dismissed
from the army, according to a ruling
Of General Anzel, acting Judge Advo-
cate General Office, today.
Some questicnss haY9 been raiseds
as to whether thesSmen Would rever&
from the status as members Of the
National Guard. ~
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
s375 PER ACRE.
Price Paid For the Singer 12o-Aere
Farm.

Webster City. Dec. 24.-Farm land
in this territory always was high
priced but the biggest figure ever Sc
cured for a farm was last week when
the Mitchell farm, rs acres. was val
ued at $4,000 and traded for that
amount to Charles Singer. Mitchell
in return bought 100 acres from Sing
er at 1915 per acre, paying the differ
ence in cash.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
SANTA CLAUS CAN
USE HIS SLEIGH
MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST ARE
UNDER WHITE cARPET.
Nine INCHES IN 0SKALOOSA
Railway Traffic Not Seriously IncoES
venieneed in Early Morning But
Gradually Getting Worse During
the Day-Wjres Hold Up.

Des Mofnes, Dec. 24.-Santa Claus
will be able to ride through Iowa in
his sleigh tonight. A heavy snow
during the night covered Iowa with a
blanket ranging from two to ten inches
in depth.
Train service in some parts of the
state was badly interrupted and with
the, prediction of more snow likely,
there will be some very serious inter-
terences with the schedule by night.
fall.
Blizzard at Minneapolis.
st. Paul, Dec. 24.-There is to he
a real old-fashioned white Christmas
with whistling winds and possibly
zero weather thrown in. Rushing in
upon the northwest winds snow
storm hit'ttte twin 'cities this morn.
ing and a blizzard is now in progress
Eleven Inches In Kansas City:
Kansas City, Dec. 24.-The south
west VIII have white Christmas this
year. A heavy srybw storm which
started last night covered most all of
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and ok.
,ahoma and a part of Texas with a
blanket of snow.
N Kansas City eleven inches wer,
epNrted this morning with a blizzard
still in progress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
AUSTRIANS STARVING,
Red Cross Reports Conditions Are
Very Serious.

Vienna, Dec. 24.-Many Austrians
are dying of starvation and at least
two hundred thousand more will
starve during the winter unless food
is sent Immediately according to Col.
onel Hayes chairman of the British
Red Cross Mission in a dispatch to.
day.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
LIFE is SPARED.
Sentence Of Death on Lueb commuted
=. by President.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Sentence OF
death imposed upon Ernest Lueb Tor
refusing TO wear the uniform has been
COMMITTED by Presiden. Wilson To dis
honorable discharge and twenty yaars
Imprisonment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Seattle Reservoir Breaks.

Seattle, Dec. 24.-Damages estimat-
ed at more than one million dollars
were wrought here today with the
breaking of the north bank of the
Cedar river reservoir.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
PARTLY A BLUFF.
kaiserin Is Not As Sick As Has Been
Reported

Amerongen, Dec. 24.-The condition
of the former Kaiserin is not serious
despite reports to the contrary from
Berlin according to statements yester.
day from the Castle in which the
former royal pair are now living. Re
cent reports stated that the former
kaiserin was critically i'll with heart
disease.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
EXPULSION OF HUNS. ].
From Spanish Morocco is Reported.
to BE Demanded.

Tangieres. Dec. 24.-The French
and the British ambassadors al Mar.
did are reported to have domanded
the expulsion OF all Germans. from
Spanish Morocco. A s 80
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
I++++* !. - +++++
+ JERUSALEM, REJOICE!

i Jerusalem, again rejoice, .
i Judea, lift thy head, .
\ Again praise God with David's .
+ voice,
Il Thine enemy is dead .
i Thou hast not waited long and .
I. long, .
!. o Palestine in vain! .
!. Jehovah heard thy morning .
\. song, .
+ Thine enemy is slain. .
/. King Herod and the Turk and /.
I. Hun .
I. Have gone forevermore; .
+ Come, Magi of the Rising Sun !.
/ At Bethlehem adore. /.
I. Announce again goodwill and .
+ peace, I.
I. o Star of Bethlehem! .,
+ Behold, thy days of mourning :,
I. cease, .,
I. Rejoice, Jerusalem! /.
I. -Chas. Driscoll. :,
+ i. !. + I. i. !. I. !. !. I. i. :.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
WILLIAM {. LESHER.
Is the New Postmaster OF Clarion
Succeeding D. n: Eyler.

Clarion, Dec. Civilian E. Lesh.
err is Clarion's new postmaster and is
on the job. His appointment was
confirmed last week. He succeeds
D. II. Eyler, who has been temporar-
lily in charge since the death of the
regular postmaster eighteen months
ago.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
New Portuouese MINISTRY.

Lisbon. Dec. 24-Premier Baehoae,.
has announced the formation or anew
Portuguese Ministery,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
Mayor Hamilton Urge Redemption
ofAN War Sapngs Stamps Pledges

= 70 the Citizens Of Demlng, Greeints.-
Americas win not finished the nations at
the pence conference decided peace ha will In
Justice and establish durplfo nslng peace Until these
have heen ratified put ho considerable portion
Of armed forces remain es occupy stratec points
help police Europe gallant troops who have
noby horne their share win be elre speedily hut many
months before an maintain the
necessary armed forces and to ue the necessary activities
viii require large expenditures funds which the government
raise taxation BY loans large portion Of the
money 20 be loaned Is expected Though the medium
INGS STAMPS.
In the War Savings Campaign nst citizens
pledged themselves purchase WAR STAMPS Not all
Of these Subscribers have deeme their pledges date although
these pledges regarded moral paoic obligations
Treasury Department which loyal American will pupey
There also IN persons purchased
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS an s fact along failure
Of many persons 10 redeem their ps has caused community
o fall short Of It's War Savings qna which the
patriotism that animates ctlzeAa
THEREFORE, l. r. F. Iamllon Mayor Of Deminr, New
Mexico do hereby call the patriotic children
town make their War Savings pledges: upon all TO
buy WAR SAVINGS STAMPS they can, thus rally
the support Of nation, that Americas great an be
finished r. +. HAMILTON
Mayor
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
z AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE
Five Passengers In One Car and
Three In Another BADLY Fright
ened and Somewhat Bruised
Second Accident Results IN Injury
10 George Chester, Of The
Texas Company

Last Sunday, an automobile driven
by Leonard Minis, employed at the
Park Garage, collided with another
one, at the intersection Of Spruce and
Iron. According to various perfectly
good eye-witnesses and the usual
buhch Of rumor spreaders, both cars
turned completely over several times,
but, by some miracle as yet unex-
planned, nobody was killed, although
one cheerful IDIOT had hopes.
As a matter Of fact, no one was
seriously hurt. The occupants Of the
car Minis drove were his mother;
Mrs. Mary West, chief operator for
the telephone company, and Miss
Nena Dollins. Mrs. West was shaken
up and bruised. Mrs. Todhunter, Mrs
Walter Fowler and three army officers
were in the other car. They were all
shaken up severely, and one officer
Lieutenant Behr, had his face some
what painfully cut by flying glass.
Another collision that might have
been followed by fatalities was be.
tween George Chester's car and ar
army truck. Mr.. Chester was rush.
ing some gasoline out to Cody, foi
the transcontinental aviators. wher
he swung into the truck with the side
of his car. His machine was badly
crippled, and he received bruises anf
abrasions that made physicians at
tention necessary. He is still feeling
stiff and lame, but congratulates him
self that II was no worse.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
President Appeals to All Americans
to Enroll as Red Cross Members

To the American People:
One year ago twenty-five million Americans by enrolling
members Of the Red Cross Christmas me the who
fighting battles stimulating Of cheer
and WILL They that Of their
free choice united with their In the determination
with the destruction by every
their repay the the invader sustain
and the spirit Of the army and Of the which they repre-
France have told and will tell again the story Of how the Red Cross
workers restored morale in the hospitals in the camps and at the
environments and we ought to be proud that have been per-
mted Be Of service to those whose suherngs and whose glory
the heritage Of humanity
Now by Gods grace the Red Cross Chsmas message
to be message Of peace as well as message Of good will But
does not that fold hands, further
sacrifice We must concusvey attentive world that
America permanently aroused the needs Of the old
indifference forever.
The exact nature Of the future service Of the Red will
depend the Of the associated but there
immediate need today for heanng and helpful
service We must forget that soldiers and
still under orders and still have duties perform Of the highest
and that the Red Christmas membership
great deal to them The people Of the saddened lands moreover
returning home today where there
that the hearts Of with
and doubtful ahead Let them
10 faith in mercy and in future happiness
AS president Of the Red Cross conscious this
value Of such from the American people, Glad
every American would the Red thus send
forth the whole family the Christmas greeting which
waits and for which Il stands in greatest need
WOODROW WILSON
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
ELEPHANT BUTTE POWER PLANT
Graphic Account Of Proposed System
OF Irrigation Brings Results.

Graphic Account Of Proposed System
OF Irrigation Brings Results.
Last week the Graphic printed the
story of proposed arrangement
to coordinate Secretary Lanes
tarms-for-soldiers plan with develop
mcnt of Luna county's agricultural
possibilities by utilizing the Elephant
Butte hydro-electric plant to operate
n pumping irrigation system. The
story attracted immediate attention.
The first tangible result was a mes
sage from NJ. II. Parsons. who owns u
ranch near Red Mountain. Mr.. Par
sons announced that. II the project l.
carried oul. he will deed four twenty
acre tracts 10 four returning soldiers,
aud will do everything else that he can
10 assist them IN making a success Of
their undertaking.
twenty-five acres Of the Parsonl
ranch are under cultivation, produc.
ing m annual yield Of two and one,
half tons per acre. The state agrl-
cultural school has examined and an.
alszed this land. and PRONOUNCED I
the hesa IN the valley.
II the other anchers and farmer.
of Luna county who feel as Mr.. Par
sons does will notify the Graphic o|
their intentions, full publicity win b
given until a favorable decision has
heen reached.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
COnvalescent Camp
AT Cody Hereafter

Camp Cody will be maintained as q
convalescent camp for soldiers re-
turned from Europe, according to a
telegram last Tuesday to &. J. Kelly
from j. A, Mahoney, who went to
Washington two weeks ago to see
whnt can he done toward keeping
some sort Of military establishment
here His telegram has since been
confirmed IN the press dispatches.
This probably means that something
like 1000 men will be- here for good
many months, a year or more, The
camp organization alone will number
between three and four thousand men,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-12-13
PATHFINDERS STOP HERE
Aero Squad Of Four Planes Arrived
Saturday on Cross Continent
Flight
Surveying Route from Proposed San
Diego. Washington Aerial Mail
Service

The four pathfinder" airplanes for
the proposed aerial mail route he
tween San Diego aud Washington ar
rived In Dcming at O'Clock saturday
afternoon and remained until the fol-
lowing morning Mt $50, when they
proceeded 10 III Paso after short
circling flight over the country around
the base hospital. where they made
their landing. They made the flight to
~ paso in the record-breaking time Of
40 minutes. more than 100 miles per
hour.
III Paso was the goal set by the ili-
ers for Saturdays flight. hut u rain
storm impelleG them to land here.
They replenished their oil supply
here
Major Albert ID. Smith was in COM
mand Of the party, the other members
Of which We're Major Jas. II. Mckee
flight surgeon: It, Jas. Evans, offi-
cial photographer; 1T. Worthington,
gmnery commander at Rockwell field
California Its. Albert Pyle and IIu-
bert Mclean and Sgts. Blanton and
Lewis, mcchanicims.
The brilliant success Of the path.
finder expedition thus far makes the
establishment Of the aerial mail routC
seem certain, but Deming does moi
seem to he included among the regu
lar stopping points for the hiers, as In
the case Of the ill-fated I.oughead
route, which has apparently come tC
nnught There are ITO stops hetweeT
Yuma and III Paso, as the route |,
now planned. II might behoove u,
to get busy and see II this plan cannot
be- changed in our favor.