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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
HE SLEPT. IN THE MUD
Topekan Who Was Gassed Also II
Suffering With Rheumatism.

Harry Cowgirl has received word
from his brother, David NJ. Cowgirl,
who was injured at the fight of the
Argenne Forest in September. He was
gassed in that battle. and wrote from
base hospital that he was recover
ing. except that he was suffering Sc
verely from rheumatism. He did not
know whether the. trouble resulted
from sleeping in the mud and rain
without shelter or from the poison
gas. His letter wNs dated October g..
A previous letter, written September
10, stated that he had been at the
front twice, and was about to return
to remain as long as the company
might be able to remain on duty. 1t
was after that return that he received
his injury. He is member of Com
pany A. 10th engineers.
Another brother of Harry Cowgirl is
In the service in France, Lieutenant
Clyde Cowgirl He was commissioned
at the officers training camp at Sherf-
dan, ILL.,, and then went to France.
where he was given a course in five
different training camps. He has now
been assigned to duty as instructor in
a training school located in the same
town in which the old Washburn Am
bulance company is quartered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
OCTOBER MILD MONTH
Rainfall, However, Was. Heavy, Re
port Made by Flora Shows.

Rainfall, However, Was. Heavy, Re
port Made by Flora Shows.
The last month was the mildest oc-
tober that has been experienced in
eighteen years, according to The
monthly report of the state weather
bureau, issued Thursday by s. d.
Flora, state meteorologist. 1t was also
weather bureau in 1887. The weather
conditions are reported from the OBJ
servations taken at 1913 weather sta
lions turnout Kansas. -
The absence of high winds which
are generally prevalent in Kansas In
tous feature of the weather conditions.
In the last week of the month freezing
weather occurred in several northern
and western counties The highest
temperature recorded during the
month was 81 degrees, which was reg
lowest was Fl degrees, which was reg
istered at Blakman, Healy, Leoti, and
Russell Springs on October 81.
The average rainfall over the east
ern third of the state during the
month was 4.91 inches: middle third.
4.29 inches; western third, 2.27 inches;
entire state, 3.92 inches. The highest
amount received at any point was sos
inches at Bazaar; the lowest, 80 of
an inch at Cove.
Wneat tnruout' the eastern third Is
reported to be in excellent condition.
Grasshoppers did considerable damage
to wheat in the western third as seBn
| as it showed above the ground. The
district around Dodge City suffered
most from the ravages of the grass
hoppers. Most OF this country was re-
seeded.
Grain sorghums matured more seed
than was anticipated. Corn was dry
and husking began before the end of
the month. Pastures were reported in
excellent condition. A last cutting of
alfalfa was put up in several counties.
Reports show apple picking about fin
ished. I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
MOURNING BRASSARDS
Red Cross To Furnish Black Arm
Bands TO Soldier Families.

Washingto:.. Nov. S-The American
Red Cross mourning brassard, which
Is to be worn in lieu Of regular MOURN
ing. has met with approval, It is indi-
Gated from the orders being received
ere The brassards are black arm
bands containing a gold star and will
be given by Red Cross chapters to the
widows and parents of men lost in the
service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
A GOOD DRIVE

BecauEe there is an admitted seal c.
ity Of good woolens, 1t would be adj
yisable to select your winter suit or
an overcoat at the present time. The
selections now on hand comprise the
very best of <woolens. which are not
obtainable Or the market today at
any price. OIof Ekberg, Jog East
Eighth street Majestic Theater
BuiIdinR).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
AIRPLANE PLANT BURNS

ALIc ouIS SSS 4 dCtOry, NJ .uaIUH-Iicdu,
Mass, Destroyed.
MarbIehead, Mass, Nov. s.IThe big
Burgess airplane plant here is in ruins
tod " following a fire which. accord
ing to reports followed an explosion.
The loss was estimated at nearly
100000. Thirty seaplanes in the
course Of construction were destroyed.
The Burgess plant was in the build
ings of the Stearns & Mckay Ship
building Co., and many valuable yachts
owned by the latter company were
DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
Apply Cream in Nostrils to
Open Up Air Passages.

All, What relief Your clogged
nostrils open right up, the air passages
of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking.
snuffling, mucous discharge. head
ache, dryness-no struggling for
breath at night, your cold or catarrh
is gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-08
NOSE CLOGGED FROM
ACOLD OR INFLUENZA

Don't stay stuffed up, Get small
bottle of E1y's Cream Balm from your
druggist now Apply a little of this
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos
triIs, let it penetrate through every air
passage of the head: soothe and heal
the swollen. inflamed mucous mem
brane. giving you instant relief. Ely s
Cream Balm is just what every cold
and catarrh sufferer has been seeking
It's Just sp1endid--Advertisem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
More Pure BREEDS
Here New Slogan

Figures relative tothe Wisconsin
cattle and dairy industry just COM
piled by D. HI. Otis, assistant dean
of the State Agricultural college,
who is now on his way to France to
instruct the Yanks in farm manage
ment, are of more than ordinary 10
cal interest by reason of the many
owners Of herds here. In a report
made just before his departure,
Dean Otis gave conclusive evidence,
if any were needed, that farmers
cannot afford to keep cows Of low
production.
From an average taken in cen
sus of 800 farms where cows were
returning less than $50 per year, It
was shown that the labor income of
the farmer was S617. Where COWS
were returning from $50 to 500, as
shown on II farms, the labor in
come was 81, 100 and on Sc farms
where COWS were returning 500 a
year or more, the labor income was
$3.50.
These figures are typical of local
conditions. Various farmers in this
locality who have used pure bred
bulls have proved without question
and beyond contradiction that their
returns were far in excess over
farmers who used only scrubs or
grades.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Thrift Movement in
Wisconsin Successful

IF the Christmas spirit in War
Savings and Thrift stamps wages as
high as it does in other Christmas
giving, Wisconsin will be over the
top in the War Savings campaign by
the night of December 81" said j.
H. Puelicher, state director Of war
savings, on Monday. 1.-The Thrift
movement in Wisconsin has, for the
most part, been successful, but
many people are dilatory in fulfill
ing their pledges, and it is quite
necessary that we get over the top
before the 1919 campaign begins.
The postmen of Milwaukee will
enter actively into the campaign
Immediately, and will leave at each
door at which they deliver mail, one
of $4,000 slips which have been print
ed, asking each member of house
hold if he has fulfilled his War
Savings pledge. Have you filled
your pledge; if not, tell the postman, :
the slip will read. On the same slip
an order to the postman may be
made out, this order designating
how many War Savings OF Thrift
stamps the signer Of the slip may
want. In many cases, it is expected
that he will more than fulfill his
pledge as he will want to give stamps
as New Years gifts to his employees,
or a number of other persons to
whom he may be under obligations.
These slips will be left on one day,
and will be asked for the next day
or two days from the time they are
left. The post men are competing
for prizes, each month, but for the
month Of December, the prize has
been increased, so it is urged upon
everybody, IF your postman has
served you we'll during the year.
you can serve him by purchasing
War Savings and Thrift stamps from
him; it will be an asset for you and
an accommodation to him."
The women Of the state will enter
into spirited campaign, beginning
D &c. rs and continuing until Dec.
%. They will collect all the tag
ends of pledges. throughout the
state and report to the state direct
or of the women's campaign, Mrs. J..
w. Mariner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
"A Delightful Evening

A Christmas tree was enjoyed at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Sutherland. Twenty people par
ticipated, eighteen of whom were
closely related to the Whitcomb
family. The tree beautifully illum-
mated was laden with tokens of
love for each. The JOYOUS laughter
Of children, the merrymaking Of
those older and the free play Of con-
versation marked the evening S en-
tertainment. The occasion as
whole was one to be remembered.
The presiding officer was love.
The following poem was compos-
ed and delivered by DR.. T. w. Ash
ley on this occasion:
May saddened hearts be free from
pain,
And tear dimmed eyes shine bright
again.,
And with a glad world be also glad
For the most joyous Xmas we've
ever had.
The guns Of war with brazen throats
That sung in time to battles notes
No more shall sing their deadly
song,
For right has triumphed over
wrong.
Peace shines through its blacklist
cloud
War has woven for itself a shroud
In place of war a peaceful world
Freedoms flag to be unfurled.
The world no more is din of battle
The roar of guns or muskets rattle
No more will men be called to strife
No more the spending of human
life.
Then let Us sing with joyful notes
The gladdest songs from human
throats,
A carol loud and clear and long
Of praise to God for our Xmas
song.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26

the boxes about so that they are
subjected to drops, wrenches, and
other strains like those experienced
in actual freight transportation.
In reducing losses by breakage.
demands upon cargo space, and cost
of construction for packages sent
overseas by the government during
the war, the Forest Products lab
oratory, maintained by the U. S.
Forest service in cooperate on with
the University of Wisconsin, achiev-
ed important results. The savings
effected run into millions of dollars,
it is said. Commercial firms are
now taking notice of these results
and seeking to effect similar savings.
Railroads are also interested in we'll
constructed packages which reduce
claims for goods damaged in transit.
One test made last week showed
the additional strength afforded by
steel strapping. If a steel strap is
added inches from each end of a
loaded canned food box. it's capacity
to stand rough usage was shown to
be more than trebled, while box
16x16x36 inches carrying 350-pound
load could be cut Is per cent in
quantity of material without loss of
carrying strength by straps placed
6 inches from each end.
The resistance of the box to rough
usage was effected ba the location
of the straps If placed at the ends
of the boxes their efficiency is less
than half what may be obtained if
placed few inches from the end.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
First Local Boy
Home from Overseas

Leon Merriman, better known as
Pat" son of Mrs. Frances Merri-
man of this place, arrived Monday
evening on ten day furlough. He
is the first overseas boy to arrive in
Ellsworth and wears the gold SER
vice stripe on his coat sleeve. Pa
arrived at Staten Island from
France on Dec. End and has been
at Fort Sheridan the past couple Of
weeks.
Leon was with the original Co.
G of Hudson and arrived in France
last March. He states that only
one submarine was encountered on
the way over, and that. on the ev-
ening of Feb. 28th. This was sunk
when it arose to the surface.
He was in the fighting around
Chateau Thierry and was wounded
on the afternoon Of August Both,
north of scissors. The platoon,
consisting of 1876 men, started over
the top at 2:30 without artillery
support, facing a nest of machine
guns in wood above slight rise.
This platoon contained many for
mer Co. c men. Out of the origi-
nal 1876, 80 were killed outright
and 50 wounded. Pat stopped a
piece of shrapnel with his left knee
and was taken to the hospital later.
1t was in this same charge that
Lieut.. Lyksett of Hudson was Sc
verely wounded. Leon has been
in the hospital until recently. He
wears the stripes Of sergeant.
Sergeant Merriman says the sto-
ries regarding German atrocities
are not exaggerated. "They will
fight (their commanding officers
would shoot them if they didn't
but they won't stand up against
bayonet charge" said he.
Sergeant Merriman is strong for
the Red Cross, the Salvation Army
and the K. Of C. workers, but
doesn't think much Of the Y. M.
c. A. "They charged US four
prices for everything and, if man
was broke, the "Y" was no place
for him." said Merriman when in
tervlewed by Herald man Tues
day.-Pierce County Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26

ed that can hardly write, SO CUES s
| will close and go ashore, as this is
my liberty afternoon. | have to be
back aboard by ten p. m. You see
when we are in port they let Us go
ashore every other day for about
five hours, but on Saturday and
Sunday they give US about nine or
ten hours.
| suppose Fred is busy writing,
too, telling you all about his trip,
etc. l suppose he gets out as soon
as he arrives back hon1e-probably
before next June. | would like to
be out by that time If possible.
Wouldn't it seem good if we both
came home together?
Hoping to hear from you again
soon with lots of good news,
| am with love to you all,
Jack
J. o. Higgins
U. S. S. Druid
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
WISCONSIN HAS HIGH
MARK I'M BENEV0LENCES

By subscribing 1873 per cent of its
original quota in the United War
Work campaign Wisconsin wound
urs&9s first postwar effort in blaze.
Of glory, according to official figures
just announced by State Elk ecutive
Chairman Emerson Ella. A total Of
81 ,494 PSI go was raised in the state.
The original quota was 1880, 600.
Although the campaign has been
officially terminated thee are still
several counties engaged in raising
funds, having been handicapped
during the official period by influenza
epidemics. The final results are
confidently expected to boost the
totals we'll over the four and a half
million mark.
State Chairman Ella is quoted as
saying that despite the fact that
some districts Melted better results
than others, this is not criterion
for basis estimates. While some
districts did better than others the
percentage basis does not necessarily
reflect the effort put forth or mea-
sure the achievement in those dis
tricts not at the top of the list, -
declared NJ. Ella. Various circum-
stances must be taken into consid
Grafton. The most striking feature
Of the1 whole campaign though, is
the remarkable success attained in
all Of the ten districts of the state.
Wisconsin subscribed the great.
est benevolent sum ever raised in
its history. Prior to the United
War Work Campaign Wisconsin's
high mark in benevolences was two
and a quarter million dollars in the
last Red Cross drive. This has been
doubled in the campaign just
brought to close. The people of
Wisconsin have Alright to feel proud
of their record and on behalf of the
state committee [ want to thank all
the people who gave SO generously
Of time and money to the United
War Work Campaign"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Interesting Tests Made

A demonstration of shipping box
construction designed to prevent
loss of goods through breakage and
to economic lumber and car space
was made last week for a large
delegation from a Chicago steel
goods firm, who visited the Forest
Products laboratory at Madison to
learn the peace time application of
the study of shipping packages
carried on for the government dur
ng the war.
The test was made by placing box
es of varying sizes and kinds in box
testing machines invented at the
laboratory. The machine tumble
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Right Temperature
For Bee Cellar

Bees do best in winter if the tenn
perature in the hive stands at 81
degrees Fahrenheit. In order to have
the right temperature within the hive
the temperature Of the cellar usually
should be about SO degrees, or slight
ly higher. The temperature just in
side the entrance of the colony should
be about 81 degrees. A chemical
thermometer is safest to use in keep
ing track Of beehive temperature.
The best results in the cellar win-
tering of the bees have been obtain
ed in cellars of houses which are
heated by furnaces. The part Of
the cellar used for hives should be
partitioned off and so locoted that
there will be no light or other dis
turbing factor while the bees are
under cover. 1t is we'll to choose a
for bee room a part of the cellar
through which some of the furnace
pipes run. If this gives too high a
temperature the pipes may be in
sulated. The room should contain
no windows and the outside walls
should be thoroughly protected to
the top either by bank of soil or
by other means.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Dips Cheaper Than Ticks

That big dividends follow invest
ments in cattle tick eradication is
shown by Investigations during the
last year by. the United States De-
partment of Agriculture The ex-
pense Of permanently freeing cattle
from ticks is repaid from 20 to SO
times. The cost Of making the
nece 5sary number of clippings varies
from only Is to 20 cents for each
animal, and one canvass showed an
average estimated increase of SO. 76
in. value Of the tick-free cattle.
More than that, the eradication CT
the ticks, as conducted under Federal
supervision, permits the introduce
ton of high-class beef and daisy
cattle and the establishment of a
more profitable livestock industry.
Emphasis is placed by the depart
ment on the need for a clear under
standing Of the purpose Of tick
eradication and the necessity for
strict compliance with regulations to
insure thoroughness. By cooperat-
ing with the Government in the
work farmers receive the numerous
benefits resulting from the oppor-
tunity for great improvement in
their herds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Notice of Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Green
wood Cemetery association will be
held at the clerks office at the City
Hall Dec. 18th at 2 p. m. Every lot
owner is a stockholier in the associ-
alton and should attend the meet
ing. The money now handled by the
association has reached quite large
proportions and all interested in the
association by investment should at
tend this meeting. II. Lusk, Sec'y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
From Joseph Rupert

Nov. %, 1918
Dear Mother:
| am feeling fine and hope you
are. The day we came from the
front we had orders to quit shoot
ing at ii bells, so we were sure
some happy bunch. Talk about
shells coming close. I know how
close they came. / came out of it
all together. Those shells were so
thick that don't see how man
could get out of line.
Mother, l went through more
hardships in one day at the front
than ever did in my whole life be-
fore. thought | knew what hard
times were but l didn't know the
first thing about it. When a man
says to you that he saw hard times
and wasn't at the front tell him to
tell the BOYS who were att the front
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
From Wilbur Ensign
(Received Dec. 23)

Nov. 18th, 1913
Dearest Mother: Will drop you
a note to let you know that | am
alive and whole after the big show
is all over. Presume the censorship
regulations are not removed yet SO
| will not try to tell you the details
of my doings the past few days. |
may say however that II a. m. on
Nov. 18th, was near enough the
front lines to hear the begin
ming of the golden silence which we
hope ushered In an era of perma-
nent peace on this earth of ours.
We had to wait until fully the ap-
pointed hour before hearing the
last shot of this worlds war ring
out over this sector Of the front.
The change from a state Of war to
one of peace is SO great that it is
difficult for me to adjust my mind
to an appreciation Of what a won
derful boone it is to the world. Ger
tainly the change is like going from
He'll to Heaven in one stroke. For
the first day or two after nostilities
ceased every explosion that heard
might be a spark that would again
start the flame of war burning over
this fair land, but l think we are
now safe against any such posi-
bility, and l am sure that our
thankfulness should know no
bounds. The preservation Of liber-
ty throughout the world has exact
ed big price but it is we'll worth it
if that liberty is properly used.
Certainly | do not begrudge my
humble contribution to the winning
of the final victory, even tho would
hate to repeat my military expert
ence of the past Is months. | am
feeling in first class shape after my
months rest in the hospital and am
ready for whatever program the
military authorities may have in
store for the 5rh Marines. OF
course, the next big event that we
are all looking forward to is our ar
rival on the soil Of the finest coun-
try in the world, and our entrance
into the home circle of friends.
When that will be have no idea
but hope that a few months will
find me again with you in person.
Will write you more at length when
| have access to better writing ga
cllities. This note will be sufficient
to let you know that there is no
further need to worry about my
safety, and | imagine that is what
you consider is important news at
present.
With love and hopes of an early
reunion. It may be sometime before
| have chance to write again.
Wilbur
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Notice of Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers and Mer-
chants State Bank will be held at
its office on Thursday evening at
7:30 January 2, 1919.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
G. A. r. Officers Elected

At a regular meeting of the |. N.
Nichols Post No. 1T G. A. r. on the
21st day of December the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
C. G. Knowles, Com.
C. E. Burnett, S. V. c.
James Dunn. J. v. G.
N. N. Fuller, Chap.
D. w. Kline, @ M.
Martin Welker, o. d.
d. E. Jones, O. G.
G. E. Pratt, Delegate
John Elliott, Delegate
Phone your news items to the
Journal. Phone No. 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26
Lieut.. Andy Deneen
Was a Splendid Soldier,
Says Col. Clemens
Superior Man Pays Fine Tribute to
Victim of Hun Gunshot Wound---
That Lieut.. Deneen Died In Hospital
in Hun Prison Now Officially Con-
firmed---Was in Line for Promotion
for captaincy

Postmaster Dennis Deneen of
Hammond, has been advised from
Washington that the war depart
ment has received official confirma-
ton of the report that his son,
Lieut.. Andy c. Deneep, died of
wounds in a German prison camp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-26

That Lieut.. Andy C. Deneen was
a splendid soldier, had been thru
hard lighting and was in line for
another promotion. are some of the
statements contained in
a letter written by Col. P. B. Gle
mems to Mrs. Clemens in Superior.
The letter which was written
shortly before Lieut.. Deneen's
death, contained the following
statement:
Il saw Lieut.. Deneen at divi-
sion headquarters and talked
with him for some time. Andy
is fine soldier and in line for
another promotion. He has
seen some pretty hard fighting
on the front lines and has con-
Quoted himself in a fine man
ner."
His army friends advise that they
are certain that had he lived, Lieut..
Deneen would have been promoted
to a captaincy shortly. New Rich
mond News.