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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
WESTERN STATES EXEMPT
May Eat Meat on "Meatless" Oa
Under Conditions.


Washington, Jan. 1.-THE food ad,
ministrati0n has decided that all
meats except pork may be eaten on
meatless days in a group of western
states in which growers have been
forced to market their stock because
of the scarcity and high price Of food
stuifs. The ruling first was made to
apply especially to beef. but was later
made to include the other meats when
it was found that in some Of the states
the same situation applied to their
production. ' .
In making this exception for the
western states the food administration
recognized that the peculiar condition
made it inadvisable to hold strictly to
the general rule. Other regulations
having to do with food conservation
also may be changed to fit unusual
conditions in some parts of the coun-
try.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
ADEQUATE
First Work Undertaken by New Ad.
ViSorv Council,

First Work Undertaken by New Ad.
visory Council.
Washington, Jan. 17.-Providing ad.
'equate housing facilities for the thous.
ands Of new workers pouring into war
industrial and shipbuilding centers
will be the first work undertaken by
Secretary Wilson, as labor admins.
traitor, and his advisory council. Co.
ordination of all the separate housing
plans now being made by the shipping
board, the council of national defense
and other bureaus, was begun by the
council Wednesday at it's first meet
ing. "
& Fun support OF the business men of
the country. in any course the council
may find necessary was promised by
q delegation from the Chamber Of
Commerce of the United States, head.
ed by Edward "A. Filene, of Boston.
They urged that money be diverted
from less necessary government un-
dertaktngs to provide proper housing.
Representatives Of the shipping board.
the council Of national defense and
the war and navy departments told of
the need for providing homes for the
workers. $50 81 q. ~ .
i~s"Cut all red tape", Secretary Wilson
told his advisers, and get your infor-
nation as speedily as possible and by
the most direct route"
In connection with the labor ad.
m~inistration's plans for supplying
workers to industries it was an.
nounced that the introduction of wo-
man labor into industries for which
men. are available would be adiscour-
aged and that no reduction OF wages
because workers are women will be
permitted. s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17

When you r wearied from over
work, feel listless and languid, can't
sleep or eat as you should, you are
getting run-doWn---an easy prey to
dangerous disease germs. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea-nature's herbs
should be taken without delay.
JOS. BRESLOW'S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
CITY COMMISSION
N PLAN NOT
PROVING POPULAR

The city commissions economy
move in ~discharging r.. IC. Morris, city
assessor, is not meeting with favor
among the business men of Bismarck.
They contend that Mr.. Morris has saw
ed the city considerably more than his
salary in license fees, penalties and
fines which he has collected and
which under the old plan never were
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
What Do You Know ".
~ About Your Blood Supply!

,portant subject. 1t tells how to keep
many impurities to which it is con-
stantly subject:
1t gives the. history Of S. S. S., the
worlds most successful blood remedy,
which has been sold for more than
fifty years b. druggists everywhere.
This book viii be sent free to all
who write to Swift Specific Co..
Dept. A Atlanta. Ca.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17

! III army CAMPS, he WIS disappointed.
He reports that their barracks are
TGeing repaired and made more hvable,
and that the IN. DIS" fast are master
ing the military details, new. to a ma
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
Your ignorance may startle you.

Few people know of the many
functions Of the blood, supply. and
kept absolutely free from all impure
ties. The health of the entire body
depends upon :he condition of the
blood. You are invited to write and
obtain a booklet that gives you some
invaluable information on this i'm
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17

E-I . Hf.H r 10
The Russian ,moujik, show,
above, is the Great Question" in
a land of great questions. There
are millions Of him. The peasant
population forms the great bulk
OF the Russian population. Most of
they take huge interest in govern
mental affairs and any govern
ment that doesn't suit them can.
not succeed. ,s3.a 49, ..
Whatever may be said of some
factions in northern Russia there
are no pro:Germans or betrayers
among the peasant people of the
great fertile south Russia where
%nino-tenths OF the Russian wheat
is grown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17

on all fat cattle, and the commission
men had been warned If they failed to
keep in line they would be passed
up some day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17
UNOFFICIAL A T
Britain Does Business With Russi:
1851 IN Tk.An~A AA>Ak -

Through Agents.
London, Jan. 17.-Arthur J. Ealfour,
the foreign secretary replying to a
question: In the house OF commans,
said that while Great Britain had
not recognized the present admins,
trati0n in Russia a 8 being the govern
ment of the Russian people, business
was being carried on through an agent
acting under the direction of the en-
ebassy at Petrograd.
Mr.. Balfour added that the govern
ment was about to establish similar
unofficial relations with Maxim hit
vinoff, the Bolsheviki ambassador at
London.
ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE
lenrse Government Enumerates the
sp Necessary Steps
Petrograd, ain. .17.-An official de.
.cr0e issued. to the people Of Turkish
80 ~ ~ ts.t.t alE-lkl q A. ysfz !f.Gfi - IttEIEr
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-17

Tribune want ads bring results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
Notice to Coal Bidders.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned until Friday, June 2Sth.
1918. at a, m, for the furnishing Of
coal to pumping station for The en-
suiu gyear.
1000 tons of slack, more or less. or
zoo tons Of nut, more or less, or
1000 tons of mine run, more or less.
Prices are requested in either of
two ways: First TO be delivered and
weighed at pumping stations. Second
+. .. Il. cars Ottawa, either on switch
racks of Rock Island r. II. near pump.
Ms station or switch track of c. b.
d q. vest Of pumping station Con.
tract to take date July ., 1918, and run
for one year.
The successful bidder will be re-.
CURED TO furnish bond for the faith
luI performance OF contract.
Bidder will also furnish name. of
mine from which the coal in furnished
The right is reserved to rcjet any
or all bids.
W. W CURTIS, City Clerk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
Epilepsy Described in Bible

In the New Testament there appears
TO be very clear description of cpilep-
sy in the case of a child cured by the
savior tSt Matthew chapter II, itS).
Here the text says that the child "oft.
times falIeth into the fire aud oft into
the waters
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
Paper First Used in Asia.

Paper as we know that article today,
was brought from Asia to Europe nv
the Arabians. In China paper had
been manufactured from an ancient ne
Rod, from silk. When Samnrcund was
conquered by the Arabians they en-
ploycd cotton in the place of sill; in
paper making.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
Classified Advertising
Advertisements will be inserted |,

Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding five lines.
three Zines. 25c; one week soc. Each
line over five. l0c per week addition.
al. All advertisements In this col
umn must be paid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than Csc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR SAtE-Old papers, clean and
folded. Tied up in Toe packages. Cali
at Free Trader-Journal Office.
lrue krIenfiGhin.

A true friendship is enc of human
kinds sweetest ties and II should bo
saeredly regarded. That sterling soul
who always has smile for n;--who
secs IN us only what is fine and com.
mendable--should not, and will not, If
We are made of the right stuff, be
annoyed by our over-famlliarity.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
Westbound,

Westbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Chautauqua Park Starved
Rock, Utica, La Sale, Perus Sprlns
Valley, Ladd. De Pue. Bureau, Prince.
ton. In
A. M.-d5:l Ok, 5:5Oc. $500, $500.
350c, sod. 12:O5c.
p. M'--1:50c $500. 4:5od. $500.
650m, 7,50c. 10.05c. 1851
Cars arrive from east at 650g o.
m, 12:42 a. m.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned until Tuesday, June 25th,
1918, at a m, for the furnishing Of
road oil as per specifications on file
in the city office.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids
W. w. CURTIS,
City Clerk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-A nice cottage on Pop.
lar street. between Jefferson and
jackson. $40 per month You can have
present lease OF four months and pro.
perry as much longer as you wish;
tenant must have larger house. Haste
is necessary on this item. r. y. Far.
rell.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

Southhound cars leave ottawa sta.
tlon for Mckinley Park. Grand Ridge
and Streator in
A. M.-5:5O, $50. $50, 1850.
p. M.-1.5o $50, $50, 500, HOO.
a Marsellles and intermediate points
b Marseilles, Morris, Seneca and In.
termedate points.
c Princeton and intermediate points
d Ladd and Intermediate points.
PrincetonLadd and intermediate
points
( La Sale and intermediate points.
h Daily except Sunday
k Daily except Sunday.
m La Sale Sundays and holidays only.
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AID SAVE
MONEY.
Fares to Chicago, H., = joliet. III.
and Chicago 4 Joliet Electric Rail-.
way
EFFECTIVE JUNE Il. 1918.
50 m round trip, Sis one way.
Return trip limited to ten
days.
WELLS FARGO EXPRESS TO AL
POINTS.
Phone gents for full iDformalioA
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
FARMS.

FOR SALE--We have two small
tracts within the city limits OF
Ottawa, consisting Of about / acre
on North side without improvements
equal to about lots suitable for
poultry and vegetable raising; can
be had for $4,000 per lot. The owner
Is a nonresident aud wants to sell.
The other tract consists of 10 to u
acres with small house on West side.
Both Of these would sell as lots for
double the price we are asking. Bet.
ter look into this! J. o. Harris q
Son. Telephone 957.W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

FOR SALE-Good farm north and one
south Of Ottawa, well improved,
price right. Also fue dairy and
grain farm within easy distance OF
Chicago W. B, Pusey, Real Estate
Claus Bldg, Main street,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
LOTS

FOR SALE-We have several lots for
sale that will average about one
acre OF land; can be had now for
$4,000. Easy payments; would be
especially desirable for poultry or mar.
ket garden Tel 957-W
0. Harris & Son.
1873 W. Main 81.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

Subscribe for the Free Trader.JournaL
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

AGENTS Men and women, big de-
mand for patriotic pictures, We
have Il styles in beautiful colors
Descriptive circular FREE. King
Pub Co., III North Market street.
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
FOR RENT


FOR RlENT-About $50 acres TO put
into wheat this fall, rich Illinois
river bottom land, in Scott county
drainage district. Is clear open sod,
mo slumps or brush, no overflow, tile
drained Liberal terms is a one
man job with good tractor outfit. Sey-
en- miles south of Bluffs, IN. Address
Farmer, care this Office.
FOR RENT-The John Reardon home
on Congress street; strictly modern;
immediate possession.
T. + FARRELL,
Tel 6iS-W. College Bldg.
FOR RENT-Couch dwelling, 1904 OF
tawa ave. Large house, probably
more room than YOU want. $25.00 per
month References will be required
r. b. FARRELL,
Tel 6iSW. College Bldg.
FOR RENT-Wendel home. 1913 II
linois ave Nine rooms; neatly dec.
GRATED inside and out; furnace; bath
Immediate possession. A snap at
$500 to reliable tenant.
r. b. FARRELL.
Tel GlSW, College Bldg
FOR RENT-The west half of the
double house, 422 Congress street.
Eight rooms, furnace, bath, fine order.
Immediate possession $27 so per mo.
r. B FARRELL,
Tel. Gi8-W. College Bldg
FOR Modern houses in South
East and West Ottawa. Prices
right. J. O Harris G. Son.
FOR RENT Eight room dat Steam
heated; all modern conyeniences.
Apply II, w. Burrows.
FOR RENT Modern 2-story resi-
dence, y blocks from bluff. q
from street car line. Will rent fur
nished or unfinished. Inquire 42i
First Ave. Tel 929Y.
FOR RENT Modern cottage, East OF
tawa. Electric lights, gas, bath
furnace, Interior newly decorated
T. r Godfrey.
FOR RENT Modern S-room dwelling,
East Ottawa Excellent neghbor.
hood and close to town. Inquire
Frank B. Graham Telephone 3S5-W,
Bldg
FOR RENT Residence, Il. Ottawa,
$25; south side, $685. and Groom
house with gas, electric light, water
and toilet. $3.50. W b. Pusey, l23
Main street, Claus Bldg.
FOR RENT The John Reardon home
81 Congress street. strictly mo-
Tern; immediate possession. S25 per
month. T. Il. Farrell, College Bldg,
rel. 6iS-W.
FOR RENT--A nice cottage on Pop.
lar street. between Jefferson and
Jackson, 500 per month You can have |
present lease OF four months and pro- |
)er,y as much longer as you wish;
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
WANTED

MEN WANTED at Vrooman Sand
Pit, at Buffalo Rock elevator.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

WANTED Gardner, at once for north
bluff residence. Apply Mr.. Lamon,
Client Motor Co, phone y or So.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE auto truck. cheap; also
some tires, 32x4 Call 434-R.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

FOR RENT The John Rcardon home
3ll Congress street; strictly mo-
dern; immediate possession. S25 per
month. r. b. Farrell, College Bldg.
Tel 6ISW.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

FOR RENT Residence, Il, Ottawa,
$25; south side S25; and Groom
house with gas, electric light, water
and toilet. $3.50. W. y. Pusey, l23
Main street, Claus Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

Phone Hgents for full iDformatioa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

WELLS FARGO EXPRESS TO AL
POINTS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

WANTED-Dishwa at Ottawa
restaurant. Good wages.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19

WANTED Two experienced chamber
maids at the Clifton hotel
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-19
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AID SAVE
MONEY.

Fares to Chicago. IT., = joliet. III,
and Chicago Il Joliet Electric Rail.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-31

Supervisors Of Howard County, Iowa
that the Auditor be and he is hereby
directed to issue warrant on the
Poor Fund for $3.50 for the 1917 tax
on E. Y of Lot and all of Lot in
Block 5, Beadle's Addition to Cresco
Carried.
+ On motion duly seconded the fol-
lowing election boards were appoint
ed:
Albion Township.
Judges-John F. Walter, T. G.
Thomas, Geo. Michel.
Clerks-A. H. Keune, c. A. Hol-
comb.
Oak Dale Township.
Judges-M. E. Lappin, H. G. knight
J. E. Peters. -.- ESQ.
Clerks-C. B. Hall, W. S. Horn.
Howard Center Township.
Judges-Frank Lickteig, VIM. Foote
Jas. N. Smith.
Clerks-Fred Shields, John Dell.
E New Oregon Township, Precinct
No. 2.
Judges-Ole Natvig, John Pecinovs-
ky, Chas. B. Bouska.
Clerks-C. P. Pecinovsky, J. A.
Dostal. -
Paris Township, Precinct No. 2.
Judges-Sever Robertson, D. F. Healy,
Frank Valvoda.
Clerks-Ben Basteson, B. Malone.
Howard Township, Precinct No. 2.
Judges-E. E. Frederick, F. G. Mar
shall, M. F. Bigley.
Clerks-D. LANCE, Joseph shimek.
Alton Township, Precinct No. 2.
( Judges-John P. Mari, Jas. Nc
Gourty, Geo. Bunston.
Clerks-J. d. Whittinger, J. E. Nc
Gourty.
CrescO, Ward No. 2.
Judges-Eugene Irvine, "A. D. Per-
ry, S. R. Cray. :,
Clerks. H. Luers, J. H. Kaupel.
Forest City Township.
Judges-O. M Truman, Frank Paul,
]. A. Cray. u-s- -.. .
Clerks-D. H. Thomas, D. E. Hor-
ton.
jamestown Township. ~ -
Judges-Frank Seavy, o. P. Bark
hurst, Eugene Shrode.
Z Clerks-A. G. Welles, T. ]. OAR
gan.
Vernon Springs Township.
Judges-C. V. Johnson, John Stew
ems, B. McAllister.
Clerks-W. H. Tillson, Tom Bird.
Chester Township.
Judges-W. A. Sanborn, Frank NAL
10y, John M. Hughes. +
Clerks-W. W. Cray, w. T. Howe.
Saratoga Township.
Judges-F. w. Vagts, H. c. Enos,
John Miles.
/. Clerks e. A. Watson, Chas. Sig
er. 5G& ~
New Oregon Township, Precinct
No. /. Il.
Judges-W. C. Sovereign, J. H. Rink,
\. H. Rucker .@.
Clerks-Jas. svoboda, W. F.
frank. .;.... ..s' ''
Paris Township, Precinct No. l.
Judges--Wm. Rim, R. E. McCar-
lille, VIM Wilson.
Clerks-E. J. Cenek,, James Malek.
Howard Township, Precinct No. /.
Judges-Wm. Bandle, W. J. Meir-
Oh, J. H. Watson
Clerks-Frank Chihak, c. Foley.
Alton Township, Precinct No. l.
Judges. H. Kelly, F. F. Nc
crane, Chas. H. Saxan. E
Clerks-T. H. Sullivan, Gus O'Don-
lell - ~
Cresco, Ward No. 1. |
Judges. W. klingle, Frank Ma
'uska, Ira Wentworth.
Clerks-Joe Zbornik, I. L. Eaton.
Cresco, Ward No. 8.
Judges-S. A. Hamilton, Chas. Odell,
Geo. Breedlove. |
Clerks-G. A. Stern, M. w. Drew.
On motion duly seconded the fol-
lowing claims were disposed Of as
follows and the Auditor was instruct
ed to issue warrants on the proper
funds in payment for claims allowed:
Amt.
Claimant Amt. Claimed Allowed
Aberg, Henry, road work..s 1897
Adams, J. D. & Co., road
graders ........... $1,000
Adams, J. D. & Co., road Oh.
drag 23:4o
Ahern Bros, livery, eighth
grade examinations .......... $50
Acme Grocery, groceries
county farm .--...--.--... $40
Bickford, J. F., thing road 1858
Bickford, Will, thing road 117.73
Bessman, Otto, road work.. $50
Burgess & Sons, coal court 90.
house and Jail ----..--..-...... 1884
RurgeSs E. Sons c0a1 Crescn
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-31

White. a u. postage 49, 7.S4
White. a.. =, stationery and
express e. SIS
Wells Fargo Express, engine
repairs .....,............................ 15.47
Wells, J. W., session work. 1900
Wells, J. w., committee work 1900
Wells, J. W., mileage ............ 800
On motion duly seconded the board
adjourned sine die.
J. w. CONWAY,
Attest Chairman.
E. A. HOFFMAN,,
County Auditor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-31

The difference between farmer price
and retail price represents the necessary
expenses Of packing, freight and whole
sale and retail distribution.
Swift & Company not only performs
the manufacturing operations of pre-
pairing cattle for market in its well
equipped packing plants, but itpays the
freight On meat to all parts Of the
United States, operates 500 branch
distributing houses, and in most cases
even delivers to the retail butcher. All
this is done at an expense Of less than z
cents per pound, and at q profit of only
about of a cent per pound of beef.
Large volume Of business and expert
management, make possible this indis-
pensable service to the livestock raiser
and to the consumer, and make possible
the larger proportion of retail prices
received by farmers. ..s
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-31
I = WY CHICKS Die.

Save al your baby chicks. Simple
home solution prevents white Diarrhea.
Cures sick chicks over night. Write 2.
J. Refer. Poultry Expert, s04 Refer
Building, Kansas City, Mo-, to-day for
free chick book. A million people have
read this free book and raised their
hatch. =. ST. 2
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-05-07
The Long Arm of Mercy
By DR.. FRANK CRANE

The Red Cross is the Long Arm of Mercy.
1t is the Kindness of Mankind-organized.
In Man is an Angel and a Devil, a DR.. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde. The Red Cross is the Good, aroused, energized to
thwsrt the Bad.
1t is the best antidote we know to the bane of war.
There are other Charities, more or less helpful. The
Red Cross is the mightiest of all Charities, the Love and Pity
of all men made supremely efficient.
If, as Emerson said, sensible men and conscientious
nen all over the world are of one religion this is the ex.
preston of that religion.
The Red Cross is Humanity united in Service.
1t asks no mans opinion; only his need.
Black or White, Friend or Foe, to the Red Cross there
is no difference; it only asks: "Who is Sufering?" And
to him it goes.
The Red Cross is so Efficient that Governments recog-
nize it; so Pure in its purpose that whoever wishes well his
fellow men, desires to help it; so Clean in its administration
that the most suspicious can find no fault in it.
The Red Cross not only seeks to alleviate the cruelties
of War; it is the expression of those human sentiments that
some day will put an end to War.
1t is the impulse of Love, striving to overcome the inn
pulse of Hate.
1t is Mercy's cooperation struggling against Wars ri
valries.
1t is the one Society in which every Man, Woman and
Child should be enrolled; for it knows no sects. no preju-
dices, no protesting opinion; the human being does not live
that does not feel that the starving should be fed, the sick
tended and the wounded healed.
Majestic and divine is this Long Arm of Mercy; it finds
the fallen ON the battlefield. it brings the nurse and the
physician to the victim in the hospital; it leads the weeping
orphan to a home; it feeds the starving, cares for the pest
smitten whom all others abandon, and pours the oil of Help
and Pity into the bitter wounds of the World.
Where q volcano has wrought desolation in Japan. or a
Flood in China, or q Hurricane in 4 Cuba, or a Famine in
India, or q Plague in Italy, or ravaging Armies in Poland,
Servis or Belgium, there flies the Red Cross, the Angel of
God whom the fury of men cannot Danish from the Earth;
and to the Ends of the Earth, over AL the ways of the Seven
Seas, wherever is Human Misery, there is extended, to bless
and to heal. its Long Arm of Mercy.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-05-07

drawing coffee from q big marmite as
fast as l could fill cups and, pointing
to his pipe, said, Tobac. tobac.' l
said, Do you vant some tobaccor He
seemed stunned for a moment and
then said: DO you know 1t nearly
gave me a At to hear you speak Eng
fish. l haven't heard a woman speak
English in Eve months He said he
had been walking about In the cold
since four O'Clock last night. He
couldn't find a hotel or a bright light
because, Of course, everything In closed
and darkened on account of the bonn
oardments. The Americans are
very fond of ham sandwiches. They
eat much more than the French sol
diers. and when they first came In and
ordered six eggs apiece il caused con-
sternation throughout the land. The
funniest thing of all is to hear the
Sammies grandly urging these wealthy
English girls to keep the change-oh,
keep the changed $50. We start the
day at five and work continuously I'M
til nine. when three fresh cantinieres
relieve us. AT five we go on for the
evening shift from Ave to eight. and
ii is the most exciting and exhausting
OF the shifts. There In q certain time
when they come down on Us like q
food. eight or ten deep around the
counter and three or four hundred al
together In this little room, as eager
aud tired IS sc~hoolboys."
The foregoing letter indicates that
u soldiers look to the Red Cross
Canteen as an oasis In a desert. They
would not have 1t II Ii were not for
your Red crosA