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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-02
THE AMERICAN BOYS WORKING
RESERVE

American mothers are being asked
to stand behind the effort made BY
the Department of Labor to enlist The
boys of the country in farm work dur
ing the coming months.
The need is critical. Farmers must
have help. Many boys within draft
age have had to lay down the hoe and
take up the rifle. Their place must
be filled if the farmers are going to
be induced to plant and produce more
than ever before.
Last year the United States Boys
Working Reserve sent some hundred
thousand boys to the rescue Of the
farmer. This year about 100000 viii
be needed to meet the war emergen-
cy.
Why not. then, utilize in some meas
ure the two million units Of the boy
power, now either idle or engaged in
non-productive work? The need in the
fields is Just as essential in winning
the wal as the work in the trenches.
Every mother who has brayely and
gladly sent her older boy to her coun-
try's defense will, with the same pa
triotism, offer her younger son to the
civilian army on the farms.
No boy may enroll in the Reserve
until he has obtained his parents con-
sent and he may be withdrawn at any
time at their discretion. 1t is in no
wise a draft labor but merely a yolun-
tary enlistment.
What mother would not welcome a
healthy and wholesome summer for
her boy on the farm? The charm of
camp life is there, for the boys in
some instances are housed in a camp
them back and forth in their convey
ances.
There are also Farmers Training
Camps where boys are given six weeks
intensive training. including actual
demonstration work, before being en-
rolled as regular farm laborers.
Parents need have no misgiving in
sending their boys to these camps for
they are under the direction: OF a Y.
NJ. G.. A., or other welfare worker,
who looks after the health, morals and
also diversion of the boys in his
charge.
In most cases. however, the boys
are boarded in the individual farm
houses and though the hours are long
and the labor strenuous, it is a fine,
big life in the open and as a rule the
boys revel in it. One boy writes:
'This is the life. The work, though
somewhat heavy, is very enjoyable
and everyone on the place is good to
us" And another says: Tell the
boys it's no cinch on a farm but If
you are willing to work hard, the
farms the place."
Mothers who know the troubles of
getting a sleepy youth awake in the
morning have wondered to themselves
about their soldier boys when the farm
~reveille is sounded. These mothers
will also appreciate the feelings Of one
of these civilian lads, now fighting the
war on the farm, who wrote eve
have to get up and help the sun rise
but I like it."
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-02
TO THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN OF
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

Do you know that the food crisis
Is at hand?
Do you know that the next thirty
days will tell the story as to whether
we are to win out or not, for if We can
not send wheat and other foods to the
soldier boys and to the Allies to keep
them going, then all Is lost?
In the accompanying statement OF
FOOD Regulations for H~ouseholders'
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-02

II a Register Want Ad viii not do II
1T can't be done!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

vessels. also. II Is expected. will join
in the greeting ut sea. which will be
followed by succession of official
ceremonies marking the progress of
the American executive to Paris. to
the war front. and presumably to the
capitals Of Great Britain, Belgium and
Italy.
The liners passenger list contains
II group of prominent names. prob
ably without parallel for any single
voyage in the annals of shipping.
With the president are two of his
fellow delegates to the peace confer
ence-Secretary of State Robert
.ansing and Henry White. former am
bassador to France and Italy, who will
join Col. f.. NJ. House and Gen. Tas-
ker Fl. Bliss. already in Europe.
Guests of the chief executive includ
ed the French and Italian ambassador.
John w. Davis. newly am
baSsadOr to Great Britain, high naval
and military authorities, representa-
tives of various government depart
ments and staff of specialists to ad-
wise the American peace commission
on problems of political economical,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

New York-Bound on Il mission the
principal objects of which are the
abolition Of militarism and the attain
ment of a just world peace, Woodrow
Wilson. first president of the United
States TO visit Europe while in office,
is now speeding across the Atlantic
toward France to attend the greatest
International conference in history.
On the transport George Washing
ton, one time German passenger liner,
manned by navy crew and with deck
guns ready for action and. accom-
panied by naval convoy, the presi-
dent left New York amid a demonstra-
ton without a parallel in the history
of the port.
In command of Admiral Mayo. the
peace squadron is heading, it is un-
derstOod. for Brest, an American de-
barkation port in France. Its date of
arrival is uncertain, but quick pass
age is not required, as ample time re-
mains for conference preliminary to
the main peace assemblage. Off the
French coast the president will be
welcomed by squadron of American
warships. French. British and Italian
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

WANTED-Wiremen at once
Both experienced and helpers.
Fine opportunity for advance
ment to the right party. Write
OF phone Immediately
E. H. WALKER, Distributor
(Delco Light Products)
21O-212 n. Erie ST., Toledo, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12
Great Fleet of Conveys George Washington Trip France

trade and racial characteristics of ma,
tions affected by the war.
Mrs. Wilson. together with the
wives of Secretary Lansing, Ambassa-
ador Davis and the French and Italian
ENJOYS. are members of the George
Washington's company.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12
BY /. POULTRY PRODUCER

Keep the better poultry: Standard
bred poultry increases production
and improves the quality.
Select vigorous breeders: Healthy
vigorous breeders produce strong
chicks. t
Hatch the chicks early: early
hatched pullets produce fall and win
ter eggs.
Preserve eggs for home use: Pre-
serve when cheap for use when high
in price.
Produce infertile eggs: They keep
better. Fertile eggs are necessary for
Matching only.
Gull the hocks: Eliminate unprofit-
able producers and reduce the feed
bin.
Keep backyard flock: A small
flock in the backyard will supply the
family table.
Grow your poultry feed: Home
grown feed insures an available and
economical supply.
Eat more poultry and eggs: By
eating poultry, and eggs more freely
you will conserve the meat supply.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

Young folks in the country often
make love at rafting gate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

Many men have aspirations, but
they are too lazy to put them to work.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

No. George, a divorce isn't the
funny part of married life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

When all is lost save honor somt
men get on their dignity.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

No man feels like laughing If he
has wife who leads him a merry
life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

It is never too late to learn tha
you may be too previous.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-12

Love does not laugh at the smith
who repairs automobiles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08

United War Work Campaign Opens
With BIG Rally Tomorrow N1eht

Saturday. mMeetng Auditorium regulations permit other
meeting Interesting speakers including
Pequegn four the British army forceu aker
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08
Why you should give
twice as much as you
ever gave before!

TIME need is for sum 1920 greater
L than any gift ever asked for since
the war began. The Government has
fixed this sum at $170,50O000.
BY giving to these seven organizations
all at once, the cost and effort of six
additional campaigns is saved.
Unless Americans do give twice as
much as ever before, our soldiers and
sailors may not enjoy during 1919 their
$500 Recreation Buildings
1000 Miles of Movie Film
100 Leading Stage Stars
1000 Athletic Directors
$500 Librariessupplying S, ooo,o oobooks
IS Hostess Houses
$4,000 Big-brother secretaries"
Millions of dollars of home comforts
When you give double, you make sure
that every fighter has the cheer and COM
forts Of these seven organizations every
step of the way from home to the front
and back again. You provide him with
church, theatre, cheerful home, a
store, school, club and an athletic field
and knowledge that the folks back
home are with him, heart and SOUL
You have loaned your money to supply
their physical needs.
Now give to maintain the Morale that
is winning the war!
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
DRIVE
FEATURES
IN STATE
How Oklahoma Scored Success in Great
Financial Campaign; Value Of Orgaui-
zatiOn in All Communities

Oklahoma City, April 1S.-The
success Of the part played by Okla
homa in the great Third Liberty
loan drive already has been proven
by reports received by the State
Council OF Defense from every sec
tion of the state. The factors which
contributed to that success are OF
Interest
First of course. was the patriotic
spirit of Oklahoma and the tremen-
dous response which the people OF
the state made to the appeal of the
government. Next was hard work
en- the part of hundreds of war work.
ers. But the campaign also empha'
sized the value OF organization. In
every county where there is all ac'
tive and well organized council the
task of getting the quota, and often
more than the quota, was compare
lively quick and easy. The county
organization was at the service OF
the loan campaigners, every com
munity and individual could be
reached
In counties where the county or
ganization was not up to the mark,
much more time and effort were re-
quired and ultimate results were less
satisfactory Kingfisher county is
splendidly organized In that coun
ty the quota was overaubscribed the
first day and in addition the county
made almost a state or national rec
ord for the number OF bonds sold in
proportion to the population.
The farmers of Oklahoma demon.
strated their loyalty, quotas in most
OF the agricultural districts being
over subscribed In Pontotoc, where
practically every school district is
organized, bonds we're purchased by
80 per cent Of the families, another
striking example of the combined
effect Of patriotism and organized
effort The subscriptions from alien
enemies, that is immigrants from
clemy countries who have not be.
come citizens, was encouraging proof
that many Of them know from expe-
rience the evils of autocratic rule
and wish to help in the fight against
it Oklahoma always has been pa
triotic the response to the Third
Liberty loan is proof that every sec
tion of the state has realized the life
and death issues at stake in the war
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
NAVY STATIONS
ENROLL MEN FOR
COAST DEFENSE

The United States navy recruiting
service headquarters is sending out
letters to chambers Of commerce and
to postmasters. relative to the enroll
ment Of men in the Naval Coast De
fense reserve The letter, explaining
this branch OF the service, is as fol
lows:
The United States navy has open
ed a drive for men to enroll in the
Naval Coast Defense Reserve Force,
for general service Enrolment in
this branch Of the service will give
those men who are not quite up to
the required standard for the regular
navy chance to get in military ser
vice. After enrolment in the re
serve, a man is on the same status
that anyone in the regular service
is during time of war. During time
of peace they revert to their former
status, that Of any other civilian in
the United States. as reserve men
are on active duty during time of war
or national emergency, when they
may be called out by the president
The term Of enrolment is four years,
In short, men of the reserve are the
National Guard Of the United States
navy.
The pay Of this branch Of the ser
vice is the same as the regular navy
for the different ratings, plus the an
nua retainer pay allowed by law,
which amounts to $l.00 per month.
This retainer pay continues for the
full term of enrolment
Enrollments are open as appren-
tice seamen firemen second clasa.
firemen third class, machinist mates
second class carpenters mates third
class and second class. ship filters
plumbers and filters landsmen for
cooks and bakers. and also mus-
clans. The opportunity in the re-
serve at this particular time IS equal
and in many cases better than in the
regular service for promotion both in
the enlisted and officer personnel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

OF FUEL IS
IMMINENT
viii Not Affect Oklahoma II Mines aid
Cars Kept Busy; Urge Purchase
Of Coal

Ada okla, April 1S-As q result
Of facts disclosed at conference
recently heldf in Washington by the
state Fuel Administrators east Of
Mississippi river it is realized more
fully than ever that fuel shortage
is staring the country in the face.
This shortage will not affect Oklaho-
ma provided every mine in the state
is kept working every day in the
year and every coal car is kept busy
all the time
1t is clearly demonstrated now
according to information given out
from the office of Fuel Administra-
tor p. A. Norris that because the
speeding up of war industries the
consumption Of coal of all ginds must
be much greater this summer than it
has ever been, while at the same
time small hope of better coal trans
lortation conditions can be held uot
while the railroads are imperatiyely
hauling war supplies and munitions
to the sea and gulf ports.
There is just one way and one
only, by which suffering can be
averted," thinks Mr.. Norris, "and
that is the consumers and the deal
ers to fill their bins at the earliest
possible moment Oklahoma will
produce more coal this year than she
did last On account of the new reg
ulations relative to territory to be
supplied by Oklahoma mines, more
coal than ever before will be taken
from this state to supply the needs
OF citizens of Kansas, Missouri, Texas
and Louisiana, as well as two or
three other states. The army camps
also will be calling for heavy ship
ments from this state. Last winter
coal was shipped from Oklahoma to
the glif ports to fill the bunkcrs
OF transports. This demand may be
increased this year.
There - no need for alarm, but
there is every reason why the con
sumer of coal should get his supply
in now"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
EMBRYO OFFICER
WOULDLEAD MEN
AGAINST GERMAN

Mrs. Y. Arlington, 1921 Choctaw
avenue, has received letter from
her brother, M. S. Erwin, who is in
the officers training camp at Chat
tanooga Tenn, in which he states
he is getting along nicely and eX-
poets to get a commission He also
expresses the wish that he may lead
other American soldiers to battle
against the Germans The letter fol
lows:
"My dear sister:
Perhaps you will be interested
to know how | am progressing in
my endeavor to win my commission.
1t is. my good fortune to feel rather
secure in this great effort to place
myself ina position whereby | may
at some time in the near future be
permitted to lead other soldiers Of
America TO q great and grand vic
tory over our brutal and world des
pissed enemy, the dirty Germans Il
makes my blood boil to hear of the
cruelties that those German beasts
are heaping on the innocent and
helpless women and children of the
countries which the Germans have
oyer-ridden But, ! know the IanGs
will show them somtehing that viii
surprise them more than they ever
dreamed OF. Hope to see you all as
soon as ! am out of the school or
camp"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
ORDERS IS
ORDERS TO
THIS BIRD

CBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
With the American Army on tho
Lorraine Front, March 2l-Tin hat.
ted and with gas mask on his chest
a certain brigadier general recently
accompanied visitors from home on
o tour of the trenches. Coming to A
dugout. where a lieutenant was in
command, the party stopped and the
general, looking like any other fight
ing American of the line, explained
to his guests how the men lived. He
finally suggested to the lieutenant
that the visitors be shown in the
dugout. with the following result:
Sorry, sir, but it is strictly
against orders to admit anyone to
dugouts7
eBut, you ian show these gentle
men. can't 1ou?"
"No. sir
who, did yon get your order
from?"
'From Colonel Blank, sir
'sAnd who did he get his order
lrom?"
"From General , sir"
Well, I'm General -."
The lieutenant blushed cleal
through the mud that had splattered
or his face The general compli
nlented him on his observance of or
ders. The visitors had just little
peek at the dugout.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
Armed Vehicles Failed.

In 1874. when Holland attempted
to invade France by sea she furnished
The expedition corps with large num-
1crs of armed vehicles, which were con-
celved with the idea of arresting the
rushes of the cavalry. In addition
there were companies of grenadiers
provided with grenades not dissimilar
in principle from those of today. How
ever, in landing on Belle Isle they
were hurled back by the Bretons and
their carts and grenadicrs forced into
the sea.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
chamois Skin for windows.

Two piesa of chamois skin and a
basin or pail of warm water are the
best means for cleaning windows that
one houseke>per knows of, so she says.
One chamois skin she wrlngs out of the
warm water and uses for washing the
windows. With the other she dries
them. She finds the chamois skins far
superior to the ordinary rags and says
that, if they are kept clean, they will
last long time. She uses the same
method and materials for cleaning mir
-ors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
PocAssET ITEMS

j Il J. i. + + j. i. \ i. j. + J. 4.
Mrs. J. NJ. Winfree visited Sun.
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. L. r. Coffey, and Mr. Coffey, in
Minco, returning home Monday
morning.
II. NJ Canaan went to Chlckasha
Monday on business
Deacon Dubbs" was presented at
the M. w. A. hall Saturday night to
small but appreciative audience
On account Of the rain r'ary did not
sec ,hc play blt they VIII have az
other opportunity as Deacon Dubbs
IS coming gain Thursday night, April
ltt Admission l5c and 25c.
Nelson Hill left Monday evening
for Oklahoma City from where he
win be sent to a naval station He
enlisted some time ago in the navy.
The splendid rains are making
everyone feel happy and also in
cerasing the sale of Liberty bonds.
Private Paul Johnson of Camp
Travis is at home for a short visit.
Mrs. Claud Southward spent the
week end with her parents in Mar
low. Her SON Elmo who has spent
the past week in NARROW, returned
with her Sunday
Rev. Alcorn did not fill his regu
lar appointment at the Baptist
church Sunday on account Of the
rain.
Miss Elizabeth Allen spent the
week end at her home near yerden
The Royal Neighbors met last
week at the home of Mrs J. NJ
Winfree. After the business was
disposed of social hour was en-
jcyed An interesting contest was
engaged in by all present after
which delicious wartime refresh
ments were served by the hostesses
Mesdames Winfree, Nicholson anC
Buch
Pocasset people are proud tha
our little town was second in thu
county to raise her share in thu
Third Liberty bond campaign
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18
Do Your Work ProperIY.

Make up your mind that you viii
do what you have to do the very best
you know how. There is very little
work that is really difficult. But all
good work Is painstaking. If you put
your whole soul into your work, you
will learn to enjoy it, and you will
c4ne constantly better and more
wokh while. s9srsa
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Life said Uncle Eben, as like a
trip In a fiivver. II you misses de
right way, the harder you travel de
worse you gifts lost."-Washington
Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

Pocasset people are proud that
our little town was second in the
county to raise her share in the
Third Liberty bond campaign
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

j Il j. + + + i + \ + j. + y +
Mrs j. NJ Winfree visited Sun.
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs L. r. Coffey, and Mr.. Coffey, in
Minco, returning home Monday
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-18

H. NJ. Canaan went to Chlckasha
Monday on business.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-11-25
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

When frying fish sprinkle a little
salt in the fat; this gives the flesh a
much better flavor.
After washing blankets in the usual
way, leave them over night in bath
of cold water: this clears them and
keeps them a nice color.
To make kitchen aprons wear well
make a seam down the front. Then
when the front is wearing thin sew the
two sides of the apron together and
open the front seam and the apron is
practically new one. To prevent
pockets from catching on door knobs
and tearing, put them on the wrong
side of the apron.