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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21

we'll as of those who have already re-
turned The work of these tractors is
followed up by the army and we are
glad to say that this autumn lou
hectares of soil have been plowed
and sown.
Through our relations with the army
we have sent convoyeurs to Normandy
and bought cows; some of these we
have sold to individual farmers who
are able to secure credit from the
Prefecture against their war indem-
nifty AS the question Of fodder is a
very difficult one, we have kept num-
Der OF COWS and supply the population
with milk from forty to fifty liters
day at 40 cents liter-but in case
of necessity it is given away
We have bought from the part of
the Aisne undevastated about 10000
fruit trees. These we are distributing
in our communes to replace the 10000
which were destroyed by the Germans
before their departure.
We have opened a dispensary in
charge of two trained nurses. We have
began classes of 'Ecole Menagere" for
the girls and carpentry for the boys
The latter is particularly interesting
as we take the wooden cases of sup
plies that come from America and
teach each boy how to make from
them some articles of furniture which
may be useful in their own homes
s. Oh as tables. chairs, washing stands,
according to their own fancy
We have $50 families on our books
who have received assistance from us
ctrnn1foH will ohn11t
sixty temporary houses or wooden bar
racks
We follow with interest the develop
ment OF agricultural co-operatives in
the Aisne, which department is the
richest soil of France and which
should be brought back again to its
former fulfillment. One must remem-
Der that the plateau beyond Saint-Au-
bin gave formerly % quintaux of
wheat to the hectare whereas as you
probably know the average production
in France was only IL quintaux to the
hectare, so you can see how it is
worth while to make every effort in
this direction. The great difficulty we
have to meet is the lack of workers be.
cause not only so per cent of the pop
ulation has been taken by the Ger.
mans, but because the 5O per cen
that were left behind were the weak
est OF the community generally con
sisting of old women, young children
and a few who are neither PHYSICAL,
or mentally fit for good work.
Still we are making splendid prog
ress and have already five co-opera
tives actually formed. The member
of the co-operatives are able to sc
cure personal credit against thei
war indemnity for the purchase o
livestock and agricultural nipple
ments From the army we can Sc
cure partially destroyed machine
that can be repaired and turned on
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21

for further usefulness We must
make this people ready to gather
their harvest next year so not to
waste the splendid work which has
already been accomplished this au-
tumn.
l am writing all these details as
Nine Duriez has told us that you
lould raise interest for our work and
we would be grateful beyond words
for any help you might give us.
Our unit consists Of fifteen women
under the leadership of Mrs. Anne
Dixie. our chairman. We are housed
in wooden barracks in the ruins Of
the Chateau Of Blerancourt and we
are dealing with our problems at
first hand and taking nothing by hear
say. Our four or five hundred COM
mittees in America are of the utmost
help to us in sending material across
the sea, but under the present trans
portation conditions, it is exceedingly
difficult for us to get the supplies
needed and we are forced to purchase
a great deal over here. Added tC
this the fact that the French peasants
wish to use only the articles which
are familiar, the kitchen utensils fol
instance must be of French patterI
and French make.
Please forgive this long letter o
appeal and believe me,
Very sincerely yours,
ANNE MORGAN
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21
GERMAN AIRCRAFT BEATEN

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The high state
of perfection to which the air de-
lenses of London have been brought is
emphasized by the difficulties which
German raiders are having in at
tempting to reach the city. For the
third time in 70 hours German air
planes crossed the southeast coast
last night, but so intense was the bar
rage from the high angle guns, so
alert and efficient were the search
light squads and so quick and daring
were the British airmen patrolling the
clouds, that none of the Germans got
through.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21
Cerman-Americans
Do Brave Deed
At Risk of lives Made Desperate En-
fort to Keep GunbOat AflOat-Will
be Promoted.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-How two
COMMUNICATIONS, employed as oil
ers on the United States coast guard
gunboat Mccullough, volunteered TO
20 almost certain death in order to
save the vessel and its crew of lOG
following a collision in fog With
the Pacific steamship company steam
er Governor, was told today by Lieu
tenant Jesse M. Glover. The collision
occurred June 10, 1917, and Glover to-
day received a letter from Josephus
Daniels, secretary of the navy, prais-
ing him for his gallantry during the
accident.
Glover insisted that the two German
American oilers, Kliendt and Seller,
really deserved the greater share of
the credit for volunteering to go into
the engine room, when it appeared
certain the vessel would sink, and
performing work which might have
saved the ship.
Kieindt formerly was a chief petty
officer on the kaiser's yacht HOhen-
zollern and Seller formerly was a SER
geant in the German army. Glover
was chief engineer aboard the Nc
Cullough
The warship was steaming north
ward along the Pacific coast to San
Francisco where it was to receive mu-
nitions prior to duty in the submarine
zone, when the collision occurred.
Both Kleindt and Seller had been
tainted increasingly by the crew,
Glover said, because of their German
origin.
Glover and the two oilers went into
the fire room, remaining eight min
utes at their heroic task and battling
the incoming flood of water which
poured into the ship after the crash
! Seeing that their work would prove
futile, Glover said he ordered the two
oilers to Ego above"
mot until you go" responded
Kleindt and Seller AS long as you
stay below, we stay beloy."
Just then, Glover said, Captain
Cantwell ordered them on deck, hav-
ing told all hands to abandon ship
When they reached the deck all had
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21

The TIMES is favored by being per-
mitted to print letter written from
one of the stations of actual work by
the American Red Cross in the dis
trict left so horribly devastated by the
retirement of the German line last
year-It was written to our Mr.. A.
Guibert, known to be an active sup
porter of all relief work, and espec-
tally that for France and Belgium,
and will fully explain itself:
France, November q, 1917
Mr.. A. Guibert,
Twin Falls, Idoha
My Dear Mr.. Guibert:
AS you no doubt know, our commit
tee is now centralized at Blerancourt
(Aisne) and we are working among
the civilian population there.
Madame Duriez of Saint Aubin has
asked us to put ourselves in communi-
cation with you and tell you a little
of our work-as she thought it might
interest you.
Our organization in America has
existed since the early part of the war,
but has occupied itself with supplying
the needs of the military hospitals.
We have now, however, started divi-
sion which is called hte Section Civ
ile." We we're placed by the Grand
Quarter where we now are installed
and are asked to do all that we can
in the twenty-six villages situated in
our district
AS you know, the population is re-
turning to their ruined homes, only
to find themselves utterly destitute of
the bare necessities of life. We have
first to arrange with the administra-
ton to provide them with wooden
houses which can be readily erected
near the former ruins, or else secure
from the army enough men to make
temporary repairs to such houses that
can be made habitable. Once these
families have a roof above their heads,
we have to supply them with furnish
ing, stoves, bedding, clothes, so that
they may begin life again. All this
applies to the villages utterly distroy-
ed in others like Saint-Aubin we
find most of the population who re
manned all through also in great need
The Germans have destroyed or stoleI
most of their properties and theil
morale has been so drained that the,
become too discouraged to make thu
effort to face life again.
We have worked in close co-opera
ton with the army, bringing govern
mental tractors to this region ant
sultivating the land of the absent a
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21
JACK THORPE WANTS
MUSIC FOR BAND

The following card was received
this week by Isadore B. Friedman,
from Jack Thorpe, who formerly stir
red the people here with his musical
productions
On Active Service With the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force, Sunday, Jan.
20. 191S-Arrived atstraining camp at
last and tomorrow we start in at real
soldering. Great country this. The
weather like spring. We are in good
buildings and in a good clean camp
If you get any band music that you
can't use, send it over. Hard to get
over here. Regards to the bunch.
JACK.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21

left but the captain and the deck was
awash. All escaped on life raft just
as the Mccullough sank.
'Kleindt and Seller surely are
game pair" Glover remarked.
It is understood they have been
commended and raised in rank.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21
High School Concert
on Tomorrow Evening
Washington's Birthday VIII be Gel
ebrated by Music Of Appropriate
Kind.

There will be a concert given at the
high school auditorium tomorrow
evening at o'clock by the high school
band. Admission will be 80 and so
cents.
The following is the program:
March-"Our Director" -----...--.-Bigelow
Band
Overture-"The Iron Count" king
Band
Piano duet-"Beetles' Dance" Hoist
alpine Violets," Op. 1OO---------.Andre
Helen Spangler and Marjorie Smith
Descriptive-"A Day in the Cotton
field" -.....-....--.-.-----Smith and dublin
Band
Trio-Cornet, Baritone and Piano
Selected
Vernon Walters, Chas. McCauley,
Marjorie Smith
Serenade-"C upid's Charm" MILLER
Band
Trio-Flute, Violin and PIANO.
Mountain Echoes" -..--.--------------Andre
Menuet in G. -----.-----.---------Beetho
Ernest Reed, Marporie Smith
Mr.. Under
Song-"Long Live Our U. S. of A.
......-......---. Miller
Band
Brass Quartet Selected
Vernon Walters, Francis Sheneberg-
er, Theodore Schwarz, Chas.
McCauley
Overture@"R Radiant" ------.--...--------Keefer
Band
Marchz"Over the Top ----.--.---Crosby
Band
"War Songs" ------------------------- Robinson
Band
Star Spangled Banner"
The personnel of the band is as
follows:
Comets ~ Vernon Walters, Dale
Starr, Noel Bailey, Paul Carlson,
Kenneth Ayers, Albert Disteli, Harold
Porterfield Harold Strandy.
Clarinets-Ernest Reed, Leslie Mou-
at Lyle Bolton, Ralph Coburn, East
er Rogers, Leonard Hill.
Soprano Saxophone-Dean Davis.
Tenor Saxophone-Silas Davis.
Alto Horns - Theodore Schwarz,
Charles Hasenbalg, Lawrence Strong
(enlisted).
Tenor Horn-Quick Lands.
Trombones - Vaughn Price, John
Gamble.
Baritone - Charles McCauley,
Francis Sheneberger.
Tuba-Melvin Strong, John Hughes.
Drums-Elmer Wyland, Gwen Wat
son.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-21
A Graphic Glimpse
at Devastated France

The Need for and the Work of Re
Mobilization Described by One Who
is Engaged Therein-First-han
knowledge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
ARE NOT FOR SECRETARY PLAN
MERCHANTS CLUB NOT IN FAV-
OR OF BOARD OF COMMERCE
AT THIS TIME

Owing to international affairs and
unsettled business conditions the Mer-
chants Club of this city, an organi-
zation Of retail merchants recently
formed as a body, has gone on record
as not favoring the organization Of a
Board Of Commerce in Little Falls at
the present time. A resolution tc this
effect was passed at meeting of the
club at the city hall Monday evening,
at which large number of me1otcrs
were present.
Following is an excerpt from the
resolution indicating the action of the
club: "Owing to international affairs
and unsettled business conditions, we
as a merchants club, do not lead in
supporting a promotion of this kind
at the present time.'
The merchants state that they have
no desire to antagonize the municipal
secretary plan but feel that this is an
inopportune time for such an under
taking and that therefore they do not
sanction it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
BUTLER IS EXPERIENCES
E%S IN AFi:ICA
Prospecting Trip Affords Much Ex'
element Considerable
Hunting

Victor Butler, who is in Africa
prospecting for gold and diamonds
hos written two very 'rte 'es,i1g rt-
tiers to his parents :eceotl7 lcscrib-
ing his experiences in the jungles OF
that country. He was at Sengule, Con.
go Beige at the time he wro+e the las:
letter. He expects to be there for SIX
months to a year, ne says.
A little excitement was afforded
Butler one day when the government
sent soldiers to the place where he
was staying to collect taxes from the
natives. The natives would run into
the woods to escape the soldiers. Those
who were caught were tied up and
taken to another town to be made into
soldiers. He mentions having run
across band Of pygmies at one place
Hunting appears to be one of But
ler's favorite pastimes, according to
his letters. He mentions having shot
several guinea fowl, a big monkey,
hawk, etc. At once place he chased
wild elephant.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
RUSSIA IS SUBJECT AT MEN,
CLUB MEETING

The Men s club met Monday evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. An
derson, about thirty-fve attending.
A. F. Koslosky and DR.. W. H. K.
Meyer were the speakers of the eve
ming, their subject being PRUSSIA -
Several musical selections were fur
nished by the high school orchestra.
Mr.. Koslosky's talk was based prin-
cipallv on. historical facts and he dc
scribed its past, present and future. the
mode of living of the Russions. the
manner Of government and he also de-
scribed how they had been under sub
lection for over two centuries He ex-
planned the czarism was not Russian
institution, thcs name ear simply be-
ing the Russian name for Caesar or en-
peror. In speaking Of Russia's future
he expressed the firm belief that the
Bolsheviki, Cossacks and Poles will be-
come united and get into this war in
earnest. He predicted that at the end
Of this war a federation of Slavonic
races would be formed which would in
sure lasting peace.
DR.. Movers talk was confined most
~ to the future of Russia. He said
that the Russian people are willing to
learn when given the opportunity and
that with the vast farming POSSIBLE
ties Of that country and the vast man
power, that country will in the years
to come be a great and prosperous ma
ton.
At the close of the meeting a fine
lunch was served by Mrs. Anderson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
TWIN LAKES

Jan. 30.-Jack Stoltman took a load
of hay to Little Falls Thursday.
A number of farmers delivered stock
at Little Falls for shipment Thursday.
| Frank Schippritt spent few days
last week in Little Falls.
Paul and John Deering were in Lit
tie Falls last Tuesday.
Fred Okerman returned from Duluth
Wednesday, where he has been en-
ployed for some time.
John Schippritt was in Little Falls
Wednesday.
> Joe Piehowski took load Of hay
to Little Falls Thursday.
! Ole Okerman made trip to Little
Falls Wednesday.
, Paul Stoltman was a county seat
visitor Thursday.
Miss Paulie Olek was a city visitor
Saturday.
! Those who were in Little Falls on
business Saturday were Vincent Olek,
Mike Zulke, Joe Piehowski, Frank
Schippritt, Anton Shulz, Joe Domish,
Paul and John Deering and Fred Ok
erman.
! If you are interested in saving a
few dollars you might ask your mail
carrier or postmaster about those war
saving stamps. It is fine chance for
just such a thing and helps two ways.
It helps you to save and assists the
government in raising funds.
Miss Julia Domish of Little Falls
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cimenski
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zulke of Pike
Creek called on Mr. and Mrs. Vincent
Olek Sunday.
Leo Piehowski, who is employed at
Little Falls, spent Sunday at his home.
John Deering was a county seat
caller on Sunday.
Theresa and Elizabeth Wallersherm
called on Paulie and Annie Olek Sun
day.
Lawrence Cimenski is employed on
the L. E. Richard farm, near Little
Falls.
Bill Larson was county seat caller
Monday. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF
GERMAN ALIENS

I have been directed by the Depart
ment of Justice of the United States
of America to provide for the regis
tration of all German alien enemies
living in the city Of Little Falls or in
the territory coverd by the mail routes
from the Little Falls postoffce and in
that behalf I publish the following di-
rections for registrars:
l. Registration Officers: D. S.
Proper, chief of police, chief regis
trant; Andrew johnson, city clerk, as
sistant.
! 2. Time: February to February
9, from 6 a. M. to s p. m.
3. Place: Little Falls, at office of
Chief Of Police, city hall.
! 4. Each registrant must bring with
him unmounted photographs, on thin
paper, 3x3 inches in size. He must
be prepared to answer questions touch
ing his family history and the arrival
of himself or his family in the United
States.
i 5. District: All German alien enc
mics living in the city of Little Falls
or in the country adjacent to Little
Falls, who get his mail from the Little
Falls postoffce, either personally or
by carrier must report to the Little
Falls registration office above men
toned.
| g. Who Must Register: All Ger.
man alien cnemies-this means all Ger
man men of IA years and upward who
are not citizens Of the United States.
No one is q citizen unless he is born in
this country or has obtained his I'd
citizenship papers.
! 7. Penalty: Persons living within
the above described territory and who
come within the terms German Alien
Enemies, by reason Of not being Unit
ed States citizens, must appear before
the above mentioned officers as above
stated; any such person who shall af.
ter the date fixed for the issuance to
him Of registration card be within
the United States without having in
his possession such card is liable to
arrest and Imprisonment for the dura-
ton of the war
| I ask you to come forward voluntar-
lily and promptly and comply with these
requirements and by so doing give
proof of your peaceful disposition and
your intention to comply with the laws
and regulations of the United States.
| Dated this 2Sth day Of February
1918.
| IN. N. Bergheim,
! Mayor of Little Falls, Mimi
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Mayor of Little Falls, MINI
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
PATSY S AGAIN winner
JOE LAFOND'S HORSE COPS 2:15
EVENT-RAY ONWARD WINS
2:18 EVENT

Horse races were pulled off on the
ice track here Monday afternoon, the
local horesmen thus passing the idle
hours caused by the heatless day. Patsy
IS, owned by Joe LaFond, won the 2:15
event and Ray Onward, owned by DR.,
E. A. Hall, winning the 2:l8 event.
Only few people witnessed the races,
at it was not generally known that
they were to be held.
The results of the 2:l5 race were as
follows:
First heat-Pasty s, first, Lady R,
second, Tony W third.
Second heat-Tony W first, Patsy
second, Lady r third.
Third heat-Pasty S first, Tony W
second, Lady R third.
H. j. LaFond and G. A. Dewey
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
LOSES PART OF HIS LEFT HAND

Bfa1nerd Dispatch CD: john D.
Beugnot, one of the paint crew of the
Lake Superior division of the Northern
Pacific, and son of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
F. Beugnot Of this city, lost three fin
gers and part of his left hand yes
terday while at work painting at the
shops in this city. Mr.. Beugnot was on
a scaffold near the track on which a
travelling crane operates. and in some
manner the wheels ran over his hand
with the above result. He was taken
to the Northern Pacific sanatorium for
treatment. Mr.. Beugnot has wife
and child.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
COME AND GONE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Boyle Of Bin
ford, n. D., arrived the latter part Of
last week for q visit at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Lemay Of this city,
Charles and Minnie Carlson returned
to Chicago, where they are employed,
Monday afternoon, after a short visit
with their parents and relatives here.
Miss Adelaide Whiting of Marshall,
who taught i'll the local high school last
year, was in the city for a week end
visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 2. Harrington spent
Sunday with friends in Minneapolis.
DR.. and Mrs. j. G. Millspaugh spent
Sunday with their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Ide of
Braincrd.
e. V. Wetzcl returned Monday after
noon to Fl. Smelling, where he is s.~>'
toned with the hospital corps, after a
short visit at his home here.
Victor Peterson spent Sunday in
Minneapolis. His brother Elmer is EN-
ployed there.
Mrs. Il. Gavin of Minneapolis was
in the city the first of the week for a
visit at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
VIM. 0. Beattie.
William Lindgren visited friends TN
Minneapolis over Sunday.
Mrs. G.. w. Kaye returned to her
home in st. Cloud Saturday, after "a
few days. visit with relatives here. She
was called by the illness Of her mother,
Mrs. F. Hall.
Mrs. w. H. K. Moyer returned Sat-
urday from a visit in Minneapolis.
j.. r. Tanner of Brainerd spent Sun
day with relatives here.
Miss Gladys Delahunt, who is en-
ployed in Minneapolis, visited at her
home here the first of the week.
B. A. Oberlaender spent Sunday Wis
iting friends in st. Cloud.
G. O. Nelson, editor of the Bowlus
city Monday.
Mrs. Ross Jackson Dunphy and little
son returned Saturday from an extend
ed visit with Mrs. Dunphy's parents at
GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Fred Hall returned Saturday
: from weeks visit with friends in
! Minneapolis.
L. D. Brown made business trip to
| the twin cities the first Of the week.
Mrs. Charles Baudy returned to her
home in Fon du Lac, Wis, Monday, af.
ter few days. visit at the home of
her sister, Mrs. j. F. Mentally.
Miss Cecile Blake went to st. Paul
Monday afternoon to spend a couple
of weeks in the wholesale house fami.
iarzing herself with the new creations
in women's headgear.
F. G. Carlson of Cushing transacted
business in this city Monday.
! Mrs. A. L. Jester of Boise, Idaho
=. left Monday for visit at Brecken
ridge, after an extended visit with hel
son, George Jester of this city.
Randall Monday.
; Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rosenmeier were al
! Royalton Monday afternoon and eve
ming.
Joseph Trettel went to Royaltor
Monday for a visit.
w. F. Stephenson returned to his
home in Burtrum Monday, after g
brief visit with his son here.
Miss Ella Briggs arrived Monday
for visit with her mother, Mrs. Lau
"a Briggs.
Joseph Lauermann of Fl. Francis
Ont, Can, arrived. here the first Of
the week, called by the illness Of hi:
father, Peter Lauermann.
/, Ernest Belanger went to Minneapolis
Tuesday for few days. visit with rel
atives.
Miss Lucille Lonergan returned las
Tuesday to Swanville, where sh'
teaches school, after short visit a
the I. S. Bunker home here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

acted as judges.
In the 2:18 class only two horses
were entered. They were Ray Onward,
driven by DR.. Hall and Granwood Boy,
driven by Melvin Nelson. Ray On
ward won two heats straight, captur-
ing the honors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

room and destroyed practically all OF
the buildings in that block. The En-
nress theatre was damaged to the ex-
tent of $500. The biggest loss was
in the Gale block, which amounted in
all TO nearly $4,000.