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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

cny of the military routine.
The work is valuable for the in
sight il affords those who have not
visited the camps and contonments,
" the immense Improvement in the
camp life Of the soldier brought ia
pass by the Training Camp Commits
sions. 10 which substabcial linan-
cial aid has been rendered by the
Red Cross. To add to the human in
tcrest of the story. many incidents
are related in the regular camp
colloquialism. while pictorially the
activities in specific camps are pre-
scented in more than twenty illus
trations fitting the text.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
DON'T SHOOT PIGE0Ns-TBEY
MAY BE ARMY MESSENGERS

The u. ;. Department Of Agricul-
ture urges hunters not 10 shoot pig
cons in the air, for they may be
homng pigeons being trained in
many sections by the Signal Corps OF
the United states Army TO carry
messages across batlleiields. Farmers
and other breeders who allow their
birds a few hours of liberty each
day. also are liable to loss from
shooting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
OUR NEXT CONGRESS

'"' 4Nd1i'hdi p'OhllJN ItdE ue VI
America has begun a campaign TO
secure a suitable Congress at the
election next fall. This is a step
well taken and merits careful at
tention.
The conduct of the war. and. in
fact, the very future of the Ameri-
can nation are dependent, not only
upon the election of war Congress
that will enact necessary laws but
upon the presence in the National
Legislature of men of vision. ability,
and broad experience, who are the
best qualified of our citizenship, TO
correctly solve the great internal
and international questions that
come before our next Congress.
We have problems before us that
try the very souls Of men, and we
must be sure and send TO the next
Congress the best men we have in
each district. Unconditional loyal
ty must in every case be a qualifl-
cation. Mr.. Root, in a recent ad-
dress, said: There is one single
predominant qualification for an
election TO our next Congressman
that is loyal heart"
Especial care. however needs to
he taken in the matter, because in
many congressional districts that
have loyal maiorities there will be
such large disloyal minOrities that
thew may be able to divide the loyal
maiOrities. and thus defeat the will
Of the people of the district. This
will he due to the action of pOliti-
cal parties. In such districts the
members of the Democratic and Re-
publican parties men of all part
les - must get together. They
should agree upon a loyal man Of
one party or the other. who is sure
to carry the district and all unite
on him without regard TO party.
Political parties are important,
and we shall always have them,
but just at the present time they
are subordinate and relatively I'M
ir poriant. As the President has
said politics are adjourned" for
the present. The one essential thing
before all the people, and in the in
terest of all the people, is to win the
war in which we are engaged. For
that other things must be laid aside.
We must put into Congress men who
believe we must win the war, and
will act accordingly. We want men
in our next CONFESS who will be
real representative of the people
men who will represent the driv-
ing power of the American people.
the driving power that is back OF
Congress. that is behind the adj
ministration. and that may. God
grant make itself felt behind the
men who are puttering over con-
tracts and lingering on the road to
victory.
The great thing is TO make Ger
many feel that the hundred millions
az America are going as one man.
TO beat them: to make every Ameri-
can feel that all the rest of the
hundred millions are with him in
his highest efforts TO beat the Ger
man.
The National Security League
speaks with the authority Of our
best citizenship and its cautions
hOuld he needed. This matter
should have immediate attention and
the plans should be laid to get a
Congress of real statesmen and OF
unquestionable loyalty. Many subtle
traps are likely to be laid by the
enemies of our cause. and we must
he alert and quick to detect and de-
feat Them
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
Put His Americanism First.

"You must remember" said he who
first came to us as Marquis de la Fay
cite when he was asked by what title
he preferred to be addressed when he
was last on these shores, shat ! am
an American general"
He had renowned meanwhile one
of the proudest patents Of nobility in
France that he might feel stronger
within him the call Of freedom. The
reply is Characteristic Of his whole
outlook of life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
EASTERN KENTUCKY NEWS
Continued from Page Eighty

culosis Wednesday at his home near
Woodstock. The body was embalm-
ed and kept till his sons arrived from
Knoxville. Tenn, and Indiana. In
the death of Mr.. Burgan. we lose a
good neighbor and worthy Citizen
Messrs. A. 5. and John q. Farley,
Walter Stevens and Edward Cook,
made a business trip. Saturday, to
Somerset.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
PORTABLE HUTs FOR SOLDIERS

The War Council has appropriate
ed the sum Of Si5s,2OO for the pur-
chase Of $50 portable huts, which
are to be shipped 90 the American
Red Cross Commission in England.
These huts are to be used as dis
pcnsarics and immune wards at
camps for American troops.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Construction Of additions and i'm
provements 10 the hospital establish
mcnt Of the Army in this country
during the past six months has been
undertaken by the Construction di-
vision ~ the Army at an estimated
cost Of S25I73,n7.55. The now
buildings consist Of hospitals, con-
Nalcscent barracks. inilrmaries and
nurses quarters. The figure re-
presents work finished and in the
course Of completion. both within
and outside the camps and canton
ments.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

I'm view Of personal cable inquir-
les in large numbers 10 our per-
sonnet. ! believe il distinctly advis-
able that you reassure the public by
the widest publicity that we are
operating without disturbance. and
that members Of Red Cross and
other relief organizations are be-
ing given every thoughtful care as
10 their safety and welfare. and that
no step will he left untaken TO in
sure their protection in any emer-
gency that may arise. Words can
not express their unfailinG devo-
ton Ia duty: and while risks Incl
dent Ia the discharge Of this duty
must he taken. every precautiOn
compatible with our obligations
will be observed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

I'm one Army camp there are %
battalion baseball teams. beside the
headquarters, stan, brigade and di-
vision teams.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

The three new national forests
recently established IN the Fast in
cludc approximately 6js,0o0 acres.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

More than $1,000 masters officers
and scamen on American merchant
vessels traversing the war zones
have been insured 10y the United
states Government. This insurance
totals more than sii5O0O.OO0 Claims
unicr the insurance are. So far, a
little more than Sis0OO0.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

standard safety razors are now
issued to men in TIE eNpedltionary
forces. In addition, each man is
issued toothbrush. comb. hair
brush. soap and towels.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

There are about 5000 Germans in
termed IN the United states.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Applicants for commissions as
first leutenants i'm the Engineer
Corps. according 90 statement by
the War Department should be be
tween 20 and &c years Of age and
for commissions as captains
between 20 and 80. The Engineer
Corps is conductiong a campaign
for 2.OOO more commissioned officers,
the examining board making tour
Of the principal cities Of the country
a. make examination readily avail
able for applicants.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

The new collar insignia for the
Army Air Service consists Of pair
NJ horizontal bronze wings. with q
silver two-bladcd propeller placed
vertically ON them II is worn by
officers and enlisted men in the De
partment ~ Military Aeronautics
and the Bureau of Aircraft Pro
duction. The hat cord for enlisted
men will be- green and black.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

The military postal express ser
vice established for the Expedition
arv Forces has charge Of the col
lection. dispatch, and delivery Of
all mail cmanating from and destin-
ed for the American forces in France.
II also will receive. dispatch and
deliver the express arising. or ar
irving in France for the American
forces. and will deliver express
hound for the United states to the
PROPER express company.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Thousands Of women are employed
in the United States gas-mask plant,
They are acting as inspectors and
are engaged turnout the entire pro-
cess Of manufacture. according to
statement from the Gas Defense
Service. Hundreds 81 girls have
been trained in the special art of
sewing the face pieces. Each sepa-
rate step in the assembling OF the
mask is done nv women workers,
until the mask is completed, the last
inspection is made and the final pro
duct is ready for shipment overseas
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
COMMISSIONER PERKINS SENDS
REINSURANCE TO ANXIOUS
PERSONS

The following cablegram, dated
Paris, June 7, was received at Ma
tional Headquarters from James H.
Perkins, American Red Cross Com
missioner for Europe:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

As a result Of the studies at the
front. methods have been developed
whereby more than 80 per cent OF
the wounded who originally re-
NAMED at the military hospitals for
months. are now cured and return
cd 10 the forces in three or four
weeks. Tn order that Army surgeons
stationed at camps environments and
other military hospitals in this
country NAV thoroughly understand
the latest treatment Of war wounds
the Army Medical Department has
had established special classes OF
instruction 90 which are sent Sc
lected officers who, upon compile
ton Of their courses. return To their
own hospitals and instruct other
surgeons in these methods.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
DR.. PEEBLER RECEIVES VERY
COMPLIMENTARY LETTER

Major W b. Russ, medical aid TO
the Governor of Texas, writing on
the subject Of Physical Examinations
for the army service addressed the
following to d. o F. Peebler of the
local exemption board:
Dear Doctor:
You no doubt know that in the
matter Of reflections at Mobilization
Camps for physical and mental de-
fccts Texas is tied with Delaware for
fourth place on the honor roll Of
States. The average for all States is
76 and the percentage for Texas is
4.59. This excellent result, which
considering the many difficulties 70
be overcome in a large rural State
like Texas, is perhaps the best OBJ
tanned in the entire country, is Of
course due 70 the work by Medical
examiners on Local Boards and Med
ical Advisory Boards. The Doctors
serving on these boards have made
as great sacrifices, have worked ~
hard and have rendered as important
service during the war as have the
Doctors serving with the Army This
fact, is well understood in Washing
ton and you may be sure that due
credit win be given when the history
Of the war is written. The work ]
have had to do is, like yours. not very
spectacular but il has been great
pleasure and a great privilege to work
in close cooperation with the Medi-
cal profession Of Texas, so many Of
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
PUBLIC OPINION
.+.+..++.++...+.+...+.+...

From the days Of Adam, oppres-
sion like the cooled RATHER. has ever
been ready to strike"
War is terrible. cruel. horrid and
damnable
Yet, history proves that war has
been the worlds greatest eivilizer:
the anchor Of liberty. oppression has
been the curse Of all wars
A government or peoples who will
lingly submit 10 oppression are COW
ards.
The oppressor fights to subject his
fellowman to illegal and cruel hard
ships; while the oppressed fight to
maintain their rights. liberty and
property. OF course the oppressor
always claims that their cause is Ie-
gal and right. and that God is with
them.
The greatest wrong that can ce
perpetrated upon any people is OPP
preston under the guise Of law.
The greatest wrong that can be
an excuse that viii justify oppres-
sion. Geo. l.. Beatty.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
CASUALTY REPORTS
ALMOST COMPLETE

Washington. Dec To- General
Pcrshing cabled the War Department
today that practically complete re-
ports Of deaths In action among the
cxpeditionary forces should reach the
department by Dec. 20 and Of severe
~ wounded by Dec. 81.
General Pershing said that the
number Of unreported casualties in
process Of yerification at the central
records office Of the expeditionary
forces on Dec. Ia, was 40.440.
They were divided as follows;
Killed in action 800, died of
wounds PTS. died Of disease 1853, ac-
cidsntally killed 81. severely wound
ed in action 39.37l
These include all suspense cases
under investigation" the General
said.
Total casualties to Nov. % in the
Thirtieth (Wildcat) Division North
Carolina. South Carolina and Tennes-
see National Guard were given as
1923. The casualties were classified
as follows:
Killed in action l,l6s, died Of
wounds 2S3. died Of disease Is. died
of other causes 5, severely wounded
l.1sl, wounded (degree undetermin-
ED sos, slightly wounded 1913,
missing or captured 1873.
General Pershing reported that
the number of duplicated casualties
discovered m the central records Of
flee since Nov. 27 would not operate
TO reduce the total for the entire
expeditionary forces given in his
summary Of that date. as additional
casualties reported more than offset
the duplicates.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
DO you BELIEVE
IN SANTA CLAUSE

Do you believe in Santa Claus. the
grny-haired saint Of universal child
hood? Now. do say that you do. for
an the little golden-haired Tinker
Bells who bring flashes Of light and
he sound Of meoldy in our homes are
lust eager to know the truth.
The silvery locks Of Santa Claus do
not signify old age or senility, al
though there is no biography which
tells Of the time and place Of his
birth
He is just as active, virile and
buoyant in this wonderful twentieth
century as he was when the children
Of long gone generations awaited his
coming on Christmas eve. He finds
his way around this great world of
ours at the Christmas tide in his mar
velous sled just as readily as If steel
rails and electric wires did not form
an almost impossible network over
hill and dale, thru forest and glen.
OF course, Santa Claus does not need
spectacles-and he does not wear a
monocle-for he lives in the sweet
and tender light Of children's smiles.
His queer little ears-always tied up
in a crimson muffler. for Santa Claus
is the very embodiment Of the spirit
Of winter-are ever open, ever alert
to the sound of children's happy
laughter.
So long as these sweet, alluring
things shall be, so long viii good San
Ia Claus reign without a rival in the
affection of children who lisp their
prayers at mothers knees and in
those of other children. who at the
blessed Christmas time, catch the
echoes Of the merry prattle Of Their
own little ones who have grown into
mans and woman's estate
Santa Claus reindeer with THEN
spreading antlers. may have walked
two and two out Of the ark, when il
rested on Aarat's crest after the flood
subsidized, but who carese? The Gift
Of eternal youth is theirs and they
are too busy to bother with family
records Of chronological tables. Each
year the rhythmic patter Of their tiny
boots will be heard on your roof on
Christmas eve if your heart keeps
young and true and your ears are still
attuned to the faintest whisper OF
Gods own messengers. Santa Claus
finds his happy way into the homes
Of the rich and the poor alike; into
the palace and into the cottage, wher-
ever children have been sent 10
brighten and to bless
The life of that child is peculiarly
pathetic and incomplete which has not
been illumined with an unquestionnp
unfaltering belief in Santa Claus
Without the mysterious joys of antic
ipation on Christmas eve, the richest
child has lost one Of the most exquis
tie phases Of earthly happiness Wo,
be to him who wilfully destroys the
beautiful personified in good old San
ia Claus
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
PERsHlNC ISSUES APPEAL TO
HELP THE RED CROSS DRIVE

Washington. Dee. ~ - Work Of
the American Red Cross FOR DC sol
diers Of the American Espedi,ionary
Forces is commended hy General Per.
shing in Statement, issued from his
headquarters in France and INSIDE
public tonight at Red Cress h.
quarters in connection with the
Christmas membership campaign H.
expressing for the troops Oversee
appreciation for the service rendere,
by the Red Cross. General pershini
said:
"The American Red Cross IS the
recognized national organization for
relief work with the army and navy
in time Of war. II is through this
organization that the men and women
Of America contribute their funds
and their labor for the relief and com
fort Of the men in service To tns
millions Of women whose hearts and
hands are consecrated TO the service I:
to the millions Of men, rich and poor
alike throughout the country who
have contributed and sacrificed md
even to the millions Of children Of our
schools who are doing their part. "
should be made clear that the relief
and comfort contributed by them all
through the American Red Cross t.
the men in the service is essential. :"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
az. OPT 900 ACRES
PLANTED TO WHEAT

Washington. Dec. ia huge win
ter wheat crop. larger by S0.0C0,000
bushels than any yield in the history
of American agriculture, was fore
cast today by the Department OF
Agriculture.
The Governments appeal made
before the coming of peace was in
sight, saying an acreage of $4,000. 1000
was desirable. and the guaranteed
price Of s220 bushel for wheat,
stimulated extraordinary effort on
the part Of the farmers, said the de-
partment's announcement As re-
suit 49.027.000 acres were planted
during long and almost perfect sea
son.
The fall growing season has been
one Of the finest ever known. result.
ing in the crop being in the best con-
dition ever recorded on Dec. 1. and
giving promise Of heavy yields.
Allowing for the average spring
abandonment Of acreage due to win
ter killing. the department announced
that winter wheat gives promise Of a
total production Of 5000. 600 bush.
eh~ An average spring wheat error
would place neat years production
Of wheat beyond asblllon bushels and
srceed the record efpp % 1919 Last
years crop o. wheat amounted 10
g3f. 600 900 bushels
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS FROM
THE CENTER COMMUNITY

b. y. Strive made n business trip
to Plainview one day last week
Messrs Edgar Abney and wife. r.
n Haney and wife and daughter.
Ewcll were in Lubbock NJ wednes-
day.
cane to Mr. Strive TO be threshed
last week.
N. coebel ayFi sons have been load
ing a car wit maize pshis week.
Mrs. QhesY shay'has had a carload
Of her fattI{ Slipped out
W Dut 4 win soon have his
new hfus/ fady to move into,
Mf xwsn Iianey Is visiting her
sIstsj Wild live on the Strip She
says that d. will spend Christmas
with them. We all wish her q pleas
ant visit.
Edgar Abnsy and X u Hansy
we're seen hauling soms headed stuff
10 the lhrsshsr the other day.
Mr. iIahhlss. Was In town tsans'
acting hasinsst NS6dS1|
'Isas> and Walter kms's veFs 10
'h's s's'"''s tss<l~v 80 huslssss
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19
FIELD MARSHAL HAiC ,t
is RETURNING HOME

London. Dec. l6.-Field Marshal
Sir Douglas Haig. Commcndcr In
chief Of the British Forces IN France
will arrive in England next Thursday
morning with staff Of distinguished
officers After landing at Ne dock
yard in Dover. Sir DoubIas and his
party will be driven from the sea
front to the Admiralty pier, where a
civic address viii be presented the
Field Marshal. Later he will drive
10 the town hall Lady HaIg viii be
present
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

the members Of which are my warm
personal friends.
Speaking for the Governor and for
Major Townes, as well as for myself,
| beg TO thank you for your co-opera-
ton.
With kindest personal regards, !
am. Yours very truly.
W. b. RUSS.
Major NJ G Medical Aide to the Gov
ernor Of Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

II is reported that former emper-
or Charles Of Austria in mental de-
precision spends hours at his desk,
staring vacantly before him. If all
the former emperors had confined
themselves to such harmless proceed
ures the world would be infinitely
better off
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

The person who cashes his War
Savings Stamps, unless dire circum-
stances force him to. should be ma
rooned with the German crown prince
on barren island for eighty-seven
days.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

lust because your wife tells you to
buy her something useful, don't think
she will be satisfied if you send her
home barrel of flour.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

II does the work, sse SANOL
EczEMA-REMEDlssegt rid Of those
Black /Hs~~s~sfinples, or Rough
Bunny 81 Leave skin smooth
Cursssdy cass Of Eczema. Is pleas
nj to'use 4 trial vii lconv'nce you
SOC and sI.00 at the drug store. $50
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

Mrs Ira Smith was up from La
mesa the first Of the weSt trading
with our merchants.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

French sherman. Of Hereford WIS
business visitor in Lubbock this
week
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

A Statewide closing order is being
considered throughout Texas in an
effort TO stamp out The epidemic OF
influenza that has been prevailing
over the state. This would close all
the schools Of the state, churches and
prohibit public gatherings Of all kinds
for thirty days.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-12-19

The Gift Shop asks you 10 relash'
her them with your Christians shop
ping ior suitable glfts Tor your
frisnds Read ihslf al Ia this issue
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-10-22
DAN.
ROMAN de A. VLAHUTA.
(Urmare).

A doua ri Priboianu il inscria in
bugetul redactiei ell sapte-zeci de
lei pc luna, 81 aratindu-se incintat
de figura lui desteapta 81 simpati-
ca, il batu amical pc lunar:
= Sa mi te porti, Dinicule dra-
GAL.
Trecuse trei ami de-atunci. Dinu
era incasator in Capitala, de-o inde-
minare 81 de-o cinste, cum papa"
Sandulesculspune ca n a mai pome-
nit de c1nd ii Ell. Oar ceea ce era in
adevar atingator, era iubirea, ado
rata lui pentru Dan; devotare
de acelea, cum numai prin CART Sc
mai citesc. Toata suferinta lui era,
ca nu venia mai curind o Tmpreju-
rare in care a'si poata arata recu-
nostinta, dragostea lui de Sc jert-
fl, de a'si da yiata pentru Dom.
nu Vasile" 81 ce fericit era
cind avea de facut un mic serviciu
pentr,l Dan, 81 Gu &c discrets, su.
,pusa prietenie 4 privia, cauta Sd 7
afIe din ochi gindnrile, neyoiie, su.
p6rxrile, pc carl el credea car sti
M Il fmprxstie nJs,n2i nm cuyfnl
~ n; a1,.,n ssav loxAa n,rf - ]. - ~i,,nfAa