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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
REDCROSS

Mrs. ]. H. Rogers. chairman OF
Calvary Baptist auxiliary No. 2 has
called a meeting for Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock at Red Cross
rooms in the Masonic Temple.
One hundred women in one and
one-half hours responded to an
emergency call from the Red Cross
hospital garments department Mon
day afternoon and completed 200
sheets for the Visiting Nurse asso-
citation.
The response OF the women was
wonderful" said Mrs. Arthur Null
len. mo flu scare at ALL
This is another instance Of CO.
operation of Red Cross in handling
local needs. r
Mrs. w. I. Walker is the new
chairman of the French section OF
the Red Cross. Miss Carrie Mil
lard has given up the work for a
time to take a rest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Parot'"::.aI School Being
Used as "FIu" HOSpjta

Missouri Valley, Ia, Oct. Is
Especial. 1.-The Rev. Father Nolan
has turned the local parochial school
building into a temporary hospital
to care for patients suffering with
Spanish influenza. Several patients
with nurses are in the hospital and
the Knights of Columbus have Of
fered their hall for hospital purposes
il necessary, The Spanish "fp" cpl
demic is increasing rather than de-
creasing here and 20 deaths are re-
ported. The stores will be closed a
greater part of the time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Wife Of License Inspector
\ Dies of Spanish influenza

Mrs. Sam Fried, wife of City
License Inspector Fried, died at the
Ford hospital Monday night after an
illness of a few days. Spanish in
fluenza and pneumonia was the
cause.
Mrs. Fried was buried Tuesday
afternoon from the residence,
1924 North Twenty-second street.
with interment at the Beth Hame-
drosh Synagogue cemetery. Mrs
Fried is survived by her husband
and two children. one 2 years and
one 7 weeks of age, and a sister,
Mrs. Harry Lapidus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Mrs. G. w. Doane Run Down
By Auto Has Broken Arm

Mrs. G. w. Doane, 432 South
Thirty-eighth street, was run down
by an automobile at Sixteenth and
Farnam streets Tuesday afternoon.
The car was being driven by Charles
Foley of 1909 South Twenty-seventh
street. Mrs. Doane sustained a
broken arm, but was able to walk
to another automobile in which she
was taken home. Foley was ar
rested by Traffic Officer Thestrup
OIL a charge OF reckless driving.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Mrs. Rose 0haus to Go South
With Brother, Who is Ill

Mrs. Rose Ohaus left Omaha
Tuesday afternoon for St. Joseph,
Mo-, called by the illness of her
brother. Her brother has been i'll
for some years. but a sudden turn
for the worse necessitates sojourn
in the south and Mrs. Ohaus will &C.
company him. She will be away
from Omaha indefinitely. Mrs.
Ohaus was superintendent of the
Board of Public Welfare until a few
months ago. when she resigned,
taking charge of the welfare work
OF the Tribe of Ben-Hur.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Women S Work
in War inne =
Wealthy Indian Woman
Ranch Owner Expert
In Business

In Business
Mrs. Ed Lannigan, Descendant of
Shoshoni Indians, at South Side
Market to Look After Live Stock
Interests.
After a successful summer on her
little" ranch of 500 acres, Mrs. Ed
Lannigan, reputed to be the wealth.
lest woman in all the broad state OF
Wyoming. is in Omaha for shop
Sng tour. This motherly looking
woman with her bright eyes and
shining black hair thinks her estate
very small one and is very mod
est about her work of raising fine
cattle for the market.
Despite her cultured speech and
charming manner one has visions of
the council fires and gay wigwams
of that race of redskins who were
monarchs of the fields and forests
when our land was young, for
Mr.. Lannigan bears the striking
marks of her descendants, as her
mother was a member of the Sho-
shoni tribe of Indians. Her father
was a Scotchman and she was born
and reared in the little town of
Du Bots, Wyo.
After her marriage to Mr.. Lam
nigan she was introduced to ranch
life and here she has made her
home. Undaunted by her husbands
death, she has managed the ranch
herself, assisted by her three daugh-
tiers, May, Cora and Clara Lanni-
gan. Mrs. Lannigan is loath to
leave her beautiful home with its
rolling acres, but plans to pass the
winter in California with her two
daughters, Misses Cora and Clara.
who are now with her in Omaha. -
Winning the war is very near to
the hearts of the westerners. ac-
cording to Mrs. Lannigan. the peo-
pie who live on the different
ranches meeting together for Red
Cross work regularly, while the
young girls plan all sorts of dances
aud parties for the benefit of the
work.
Mrs. Lannigan spent this morn
ing at the South Side stock yards
with her ranch foreman making ar
rangements for. the disposition of
her cattle. With her business trans
actions closed, she will devote her
self to that occupation dearest to
all feminine hearts, shopping for
smart fall clothes. Mrs. Lannigan
will pass two weeks in Omaha.
Nurses Leave for Camp Dodge.
Three Of the student nurses at
the Clarkson hospital leave this af-
ternoon for Camp Dodge to care for
the men affiliated with Spanish in
iluenza. The young women are
Misses Hazel Hardman, Helen Neu-
meyer and Gladys Cunningham.
Three of the nurses in training and
one graduate nurse were released
from duty at the hospital Sunday
for duty at Fort Omaha. Misses
Mabel Cupper, Allison Martin and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
PERSONALS

Mrs. Leslie Kranz, nee Leone
Dellone, librarian of the court
house, has returned from a two
months visit with her husband in
Seattle, Wash. Mr.. Kranz, former
Omaha lawyer, is now in the serv-
icc and left Seattle a few days ago
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

to enter an officers training school
in West Virginia.
Mrs. E. Dunningan is convalesc-
ing at the Ford hospital, following
a serious operation.
Miss Eta Young, canteen worker,
has arrived safely overseas.
Mrs. Irma Richardson, who has
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

the University of Nebraska. owing
TO the epidemic OF Spanish inhu.
enza.
Mr.. D. w. Cahill, father OF Mrs,
Frank Carey, has recovered from
his recent illness.
Miss Verna kirschbraun is at
Birchmont hospital recovering from
all operation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

been the guest of Mrs. T. w. Burch-
more for the last two weeks, left
Monday for her home in Sioux City.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
William NJ. Burton, Monday at DR.,
Pollard's hospital.
Miss Almarine Campbell and Miss
Dorothy Nipple are at home from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Miss Davis, Injured
Monday, Still Serious

The condition of Miss Catherine
Davis, who was injured in an auto
mobile accident at Seventeenth and
Farnam streets, Monday, still re-
mains serious, according to a report
late Tuesday from St. Joseph's hos
pital, where she was taken following
the accident.
When Writing to Advertisers,
Please Mention The Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
Enters Student Nurse Corps.

Enters Student Nurse Corps.
Miss Donna Mathews, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Mathews,
left Monday for Fort Des Moines
to enter training as nurse at the
base hospital there. Although Miss
Mathews has had no training, the
great demand for nurses at this
time made it possible for her to
enter an army hospital at once.
Miss Mathews, who is the niece
of Mr.. and Mrs. Casper f. Yost, at
tended Oberlin college where she
specialized in music. At the time
OF her enlistment in the service of
her country Miss Mathews was a
teacher in the Omaha public
schools.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16

Meta Blair are the three student
nurses and Miss Vera Rechmeyer
the graduate nurse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-16
filo1ne Economics 4
V2N@ Edited By LZRMA e Cross Czms
HOUSEHOLD CENTRAL nor SCHOOL l#MH
Cooperation

Miss Gross will be very glad to
receive suggestions for the home
economics column or to answer.
as far as she is able, any ques.
tons that her readers may ask.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-27

and of Admiral Farra9ut, if you will.
lie Obstacles---Go Ahead --if you will.
IS, tender feet, faint hearts, ti9htwads,
and such drivel. But it is a time for
am! 1T is time for stiff upper lip,
}. Now, line up for the start.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-27

Addressed to the 1900
Ohio County Liberty Loan Workers:
That brave old admiral Farragu afraid of torpe
does; neither Admiral Sims and his gallant sailors
afraid of the submarines; neither Pershing and the
American soldiers afraid the Hun face face. Are
ready to strike quick far, they?and do
realize that hours of time, minutes OF time,
very seconds of time must be fruitful of results if
achieve the 400 goal? You have been chosen
for appointed tasks for the that the
5000 Ohio county youths chosen for
You fitted for the work. few hours work day
will suffice. Here's what you dohere the
stubborn faCts
lnorero tsaef LbeyBon snoi in
Each District sales Of $59o
0 woAe mute of per
e workng24
rthp eminte days. only PEI
acndHid sell a the rteof bworhp rmiute
II dollars
ol y mpGg
erfo pay @ only @ rd back each one
righteous
Let wtchword be Damn the Obstacleso Ahedf will
strikers, and such diel But for
Posdam a
thicksoed shoes, Now,
SUCCESS TO YOU ONE ALL!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-27

Paraphrase the righteous command of
Let your watchword be damn the Obs
This is no time for nursery jin9les, tent
pacifists, mollycoddles, strikers, and SUI
one mighty slam at corrupt P0tsdan!
thick-soied shoes, and a firm step. Nov
SUCCESS TO YOU, O.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
BESSARABIA UNION WITH
RUMANIA Anglers RUSSIA

Moscow, Thursday April 1S--(By
The Associated Press-)-A strong pro
test has been made by II. Tchitcherin.
Russian foreign minister. 10 the Ru-
manian premier concerning the an
nOuncemeut that representative Of
Of their country with Rumania and
that Rumania would hereafter regard
Bessarabia as an integral part Of Ru-
mania.
This. says minister Hchitcherin. is
not only in defiance Of the Russian
soviet republic, but is a fragrant viO-
latiOn Of an agreement previously con
cluded with Russia for the evacua ton
Of Bessarabia. II is also a violation Of
The aspirations OF the local population
and expresses only the viii Of the
large land owners Of Bessarabia. who
are sworn enemies OF the people and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
L. S. Ai9-men
Win In Battle
With Germans
Bring Down Enemy Plane
After Desperate Fight
Over American Line.

With the American army In France
CTuesday), April Soy The Asso-
ciated Press IA German airplane
was brought down in an enemy ter
ritory last night by Capt. Norman
Hail Of Colfax, Iowa. and Lieut.. Ed
ward Y. Rickeubacher Of Columbus,
Ohio. after a battle over the American
line on the Tout sector.
The American birdmen first en-
gagged the enemy machine over the
American lines. Lieut.. Rickenbacher.
we'll known IS an automobile racer in
the United States, swept over the
Boche and opened fire with his ma
chine gun. while Capt. Hall, formerly
a member Of the lafayette escacrille,
darted behind the German and also
opened fire. The German made des-
perate attempts 10 escape ana re-
turned the fire OF the Americans, sew
eral bullets piercing Capt Halls air
plane.
Third For Americans.
The Americans peppered the enemy
machine with bullets and drove it
down until ii fell behind the German
trenches. Capt Hall and Lieut. Rick
enbacher returned from the fight IN
scathed- This was the third enemy
machine 20 be bagged by the Ameri-
cans in three weeks, while several
others have been reported brought
down unofficially.
Capt Hall served as a private in
the British army az the outbreak. Of
the war and later Joined the French
aerial forces. He is the author Of
''Kitchener's Mob"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
Germans Held
In Russia Not
Eager To Fight
John Reed Says German
Prisoners Go About
Russia Unguarded.

New York. Nay German and
Austrian soldiers held prisoner in
Russia are not anxious to return TO
their countries to wage war on the
allies, according to a statement by
John Reed. a magazine writer, who
arrived sunday from Russia, after his
appointment as BoIshevik consul gen
eraI in New York had been with
drawn.
Reed. who IS under indictment FOR
alleged seditious articles published IN
The Masses describing conditions in
Russia, said:
Go Unguarded.
Most OF the German prisoners go
around the streets unguarded- Ihey
show no desire to 80 back The Aus
TRAN prisoners in some cases assisted
the Russians in their drive at PskoV
Predicting that grave internal
troubles will affect Germany WITHIN
a year II German arms are not VIC
torious on the western front. he said
that in certain sections papers were
published in the German language
endorsing the Bolshevik program
Young Russians Would Fight.
He said that young Russians work
ing in munition factories during the
revolution are now in favor OF re-
turning TO the war on the side OF the
allies when the Germans advanced
toward PetrOgrad. just before the
signing Of the separate peace agree
ment at Brest-Litovsk more than
100. 600 young Russians volunteered
each day TO fight the invaders, he
said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
RICKENBACHER WAS DRIVER
OF GEN. PERSHING'S AUTO

New York. Nay Lieut. Eddie"
Eicken bacher. victor in an air duel
over the German lines in France re-
signed as chauffeur at the wheel OF
Gen Pershing's automobile because he
wanted more speed. according 70 his
friends here He obtained q commits
sion in the aviation service within
three months from the time he left
America for he was unhappy unless
machines and Cen Pershlng's opera
lions did not require that his auto
mobile travel so swiftly.
Rickeubacher. hero OF many thrill
ing automobile races in this country
and holder Of q number OF motor boat
records ~ the age OF 80. said on the
eve Of Americas entry into the war
that these race drivers would turn
airmen- He was one Of the first to
fulfill his own prediction. Shortly az
ter Cen Pershing's reached Europe
RickenbaCher followed him and Of
fered his services as chauffeur. The
American commander knew his record
and accepted him.
Riclzenbacher first came into prom
inence as speed driver in 1911 when
he appeared in Indianapolis. In 1919
at Sioux City, Iowa, he won the 500
nile speedway and afterWard made
creditable records at Omaha, In
dianapolis and Providence, and also
raced on the Sheepshead bay track
in New York
IOTAN WITH CANADIANS WOUND
Ottawa. Ont. May The name Of
r Fuller. GrinnelL Iowa. appears in
t0day's casually list Fuller was
wounded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
TO REVEAL PLAN OF U. S.
TO CUT OFF GERMAN TRADE

New York. Nay L.-RevelatiOu Of
the governments plans TO divorce
Germany permanently from American
industry and commerce" viii be made
by A Mitchell Palmer, custodian Of
alien enemy property al a meeting
here May s. under auspices Of the
national security league Accepting
the leagues invitation TO speak, Mr.
Palmer wrote from Washington
Z shall address myself TO the sub
ject, 'Germany's Industrial army on
American soil It seems 10 me a
good opportunity to disclose the re-
suit Of my observations as alien prop
erty custodian. showing the strong in
dustrial and commercial foothold
which Germany obtained in this cOuu-
try before the war. and what we are
new proposing to do 10 divorce Ger
many permanently from American in
dustry and commerce"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
Wa-T Tine Service Special No. Il
TOOdIe Mid ROmpers
For Little Girls, 7Oc

a SAMPLE line of TOodle Kid Rompers for Little
quality Bingham. An ideal garment for school and
play. The patterns include solid colOrs, checks,
stripes and plaids These little garments have
taken with great favor, They bloomer up and re-
semble a skirt effect Regular $1.25 values at 79e
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
Ell PASOAN IS ONE OF MEN
GIVING CHICAGO WAR THRILL

Chicago. Ill, Nay Eight veterans
Of Pershing's army, marching through
Chicago streets, have given this city
its first direct contact with the
fighting front and the real war that
is being fought 5000 miles away.
The men have all been in the
trenches. have participated in raids,
repealed German shock troops. been
under drum fire and suffered in gas
attacks
They are in Chicago 70 arouse en-
thusiasm for the third Liberty loan.
The party. in command Of Sergt- Owen
c. Hawkins. includes Pvt. James F..
Redding Of FL Paso, formerly an FL
Paso newspaperman- He enlisted as
q private shortly after war was de-
clared against Germany and was
among those first sent TO France
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
Wartime Service Special No. 48-
Wartime Service Special No. 81
Mems 25c Onyx Fibre Hose
War Time Special Price, 25C

WONDERFUL lot genuine "Onyx Fibre Hose
seasons wanted coors. These regular way
pair Thursday while they last offer the @ pair
me at pair only 25c If in need Of viii need the
future buy First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
Wartime Service Special No. a.
y
Popular Special Carpet Sweeper.
The Best Value OF The Season. ST. 90

This Wartime Service Special viii enable
L many housewives to sweep their Rugs
and Carpets with ease and thorOughness
Our Popular Special Carpet Sweeper is
made of all metal. 1t has adjustable dust pan
and all bristle brush, and viii tighten your
sweeping cares. While they last, each, at S1.69
-CSxth Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
PETROGRAD ANARCHISTS
ARE DISARMED PEACEFULLY

Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, April 90
-(By The Associated Press Re
ports have been received here OF the
disarmament Of anarchists headquar-
tiers in Petrograd on the night Of
april %, without resistance or unto
ward incident.
Detachments Of Gen. KaIedines's
CossaCk forces entered Novo Tcher-
kask, capital OF the Don oCssacks re-
gion on April II. The soviet forces
took the offensive the next day and
recaptured the town.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01
American Red Cross GiUes
Big Sum to Assist French

Paris. France, May The Amerl-
can Red Cross today presented 10000
600 francs to the committee which is
directing the three great French so
cieties for caring for the wounded
They are the French Red Cross. Les
Femmes De France and Les Danes
Franchise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-01

adopts in exploiting under the protec-
ton Of Rumanian bayOnets."
The fusion Of the two countries. he
declares, viii not destroy the fra
ternal solidarity which unitel the
working masses Of Bessaradia and
Russia.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-18
LENDS HOUSE TO DOCTOR
Parlsian InstaIIs Rockefeller institute
Scientist In His Home At
Saint Cloud. BY

Pans.-Dr. Alexis Carrel Of the
Rockefeller Institute for Medical Re
search of New York was recently seek.
ing a building at Saint Cloud suitable
for a laboratory and workshop near
certain hospital centers. He found the
house be wanted in a park full of
splendid trees. The "Verger" Tor
chard). as the property was called, be
1onged to Andre Bernheim, who had
refused the most tempting offers to
rent it on account Of the family sou-
venirs it contained and the art treas
ures.
When MI. Bernheim heard of Doc
tor Carrel's wish to lease his house he
said: 'Tell Doctor Carrel that I am
greatly battered at his choice and that
the Verger and it's surroundings are at
his service"
When the question of rent was
raised Mr.. Bernheim exclaimed: mo,
no, a scientist owes nothing to any
body. It is I who am honored."
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-18
A GERMAN HOPE DjSPRoVED
n AND y
AGERMAN FEAR CONFIRMED

A statement made by a promi-
nent German official soon after
this country was declared in q
state of war with Germany
shows that ever in the enemy 9
country clear thinking students
did not .undervalue the strength
Of the American republic. Only
in his confidence that we could
not land in Europe sufficient
troops to affect the final decision
was this German mistaken.
II do not fear the American
} soldiers" he told a high official
! Of our government, because
i. they cannot arrive in time. What
) I fear is the intelligence and de-
!. votiGn Of one hundred million
!. original minds and people train
cd to a faith in individual initia-
; tive. The day that these peo-
: pie, now SO materialistic in out
; ward appearance, are stirred.
spiritually, that day IL. the day
Of Germany's DOOM
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-18
obJEcT0R SOON
CHANGED MIND.
Big Brothers Visit, Mothers
Message and "YeIlow Cur"
Cause It.
BOY IS NOW MAKING GOOD
Seems to BE More Afraid Of Brother
Than Of Germans and II 10 Pre-
dicted He Will Make Good
Fighting Man.

Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, s.
C.-Among the Maryland draft men
sent here some weeks ago was a chap
from Baltimore who claimed exemp-
ton from military service on the
ground that he was a conscientious OBJ
jectOr Of war. His name will not be
made public, for it has developed that
he belongs to a good family. He was
placed In the casual detachment for OBJ
servation. and the machinery of the in
telligence department was put to work
to learn something as to his antece-
dents.
A few days later a tall, grim-look.
ing man appeared in camp and asked
where the conscientious objector could
be found. He was directed to the
casual detachment, and there intro
duced himself to the commanding Of
fcer as a brother Of the soldier in
question and asked permission to have
a talk with him. The permission vas
granted, and he went to his brothers
quarters. Part of the conversation
was overheard, and those who heard
it say it was heated, although one.
sided.
Brother Said Something.
"You yellow cur" exclaimed the
visiting brother. 1--WE are all ashamed
Of you at home, but you are going to
do a mans part in this war. Mother
told me to come down here and make
you withdraw that fool conscientious
cbjector claim, and if you don't do it I
am going to beat you to death right
here in this camp. What possessed
| you anyway" There was a good deal
more of the same kind.
At the end Of about an hour the
two brothers went before Major Coffin,
the personnel officer. Major" said
the visitor, "my brother wants to
withdraw the affidavit about being q
conscientious objector. Can he do
it,"
SWELL" replied Major Coffin, ut
must be a voluntary act on his part"
Ana, turning to the soldier. who had
made the claim, he asked: do you
want to do this voluntarily. Is It Of
your own free will?"
The soldier moistened his lips and
glanced at his brother, and replied
Eyes, SIR, it is of my own free will.
and I want to withdraw it."
Is Now Making. Good.
Major Coffin found the affidavit and
tore it up, and then issued an order
transferring the soldier to an active
regiment, and the soldier left.
After he had gone the visitor turned
to Major Coffin and said: "Major, ]
thank You. I had determined there
would be NJ yellow ours in my family
and If that boy hadn't withdrawn, thai
affidavit I would have beaten him ~
right here. But Tn glad he did 1t O,
his own free will"
The soldier who thought he was
conscientious objector has been max
ing good ever since the visit of hi
brother. He seems, in fact, to be NOR
afraid Of his brother than Of the Ger
mons, and those who have been watch
ing him are Of the opinion that he viii
make as good a fighting man a
any when the time comes to 60 owe
the top.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-12-18
TOO BIG FOR THE TANKS
Recruiting OFFICER Obliged to Reject
Giant. Applicant From
Z =. Washington,

Z Seattle; Wash.-After spending the
summer In Alaska fish canneries, Ed.
ward Ruffner, eighteen years old,
walked into the recruiting Office Of
the tank service here and asked that
he be given a chance to fight the Hun
from inside one Of Uncle Sans tanks.
The recruiting officers took his meas
ure. which is six feet six inches. His
weight is 2O3 pounds. Then the of}-
GERS shook their heads. They could
ind no record Of a tank large enough
to house such q bulk. He was rejected.