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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
Boy and Girl Poultry clubs

The organization of series of
poultry clubs among the boys and
girls of the state in rural and urban
communities alike is one of the pro-
jects the Michigan Agricultural col
lege is pushing this spring to increase
the production of food, and incident
ally to build up flocks of purebred
poultry within the state. An appeal
has been issued by the club depart
ment of M. A. C. to boys and girls in
every village and town to join in this
enterprise.
"All that is necessary,.to secure q
beginning in this work in your COM
munity is for some individual to find
six or ten boys and girls who would
like to form club and help Uncle
Sam-and also themselves-by rails
ing Chickens" says bulletin from M
A. C. "Then if this person will send
in request from these young people
to the college address Boys and
Girls Club department, East Lansingl
an organizer will be furnished who
will form the boys and girls into ar
official club, and will instruct them or
what they are to do next.
GAS for the rules, they will be as
follows:
"First-Every member must select
a Matching and brooding project, ar
egg and meat production project, or g
combination of the two.
"Third-The members choosing the
Matching and brooding project mus
set at least three settings of eggs
and rear the chicks. A large mum
Der of settings is especially recon-
mended to members who can handle
larger fiocks, since this will brinf
about greater production of poultry
products-a matter of vital import
ance at this time.
"Fourth-The members selecting
the egg and meat production project
must feed and care for flock of mo-
less than ten chickens for a period Of
not less than four months. In thi.
i case larger flocks are also recon-
mended where it is convenient tt
handle them.
It hIu-<til iHeIuDeTS are required
to keep an accurate report of tn,
costs of the business, income, ex
penditures, profits and so on.
"Sixth-The members selecting tn,
Matching and brooding project are re
quired to exhibit pen of not les,
than three pullets and one cockerei
the exhibit to be accompanied by &
complete report of the work.
"Seventh-The members selecting
the egg and meat production projec'
are required to exhibit one dozen egg.
prepared for market, and pen of no
less than four hens and one cock, ex
hibit to be accompanied by a complete
report" 0..
The chief duties of the organizer
and the instructors who will follow
him, will of course be to show how
these things can be done-and in
fact to start the youngsters in theil
enterprises.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
PROMOTED TO MAJOR

Captain Harold A. Hume of this
city, medical officer on the state war
preparedness board at Lansing fol
several months, has been promoted to
the rank of major in the national
army, being one of the youngest Off
GERS of that rank in the service, being
but 80 years old.
After organizing the 32nd regiment
infirmary of the Michigan National
Guard and serving on the Mexican
border he was promoted to a captaincy
and when the infirmary was trausfer-
red to Kalamazoo was retained on the
state administration staff. Many
friends extend congratulations on his
promotion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
ELKS SHOW THEIR PATRIOTISM.
Raise $IO8 at Social Session and Turn
over $le3 from Olivet Cleo Club
Entertainment-O Officers Elected.

Entertainment-C Officers Elected.
Owosso Lodge No. 759 Elks held a
meeting and social session Tuesday,
when it initiated four candidates, elect
ed officers, raised $1OS for the Red
Cross and heard the farewell of Past
Exalted Ruler M. J. Phillips, who will
go to France soon as captain in the
signal corps.
The largest crowd that had attended
an Elks' session in months was present.
DIR. F. s. Fritz was elected exalted
ruler. succeeding q. F. Friegel. The
other officers chosen were:
Esteemed Leading Knight-John r.
Murray.
Esteemed Loyal Kuight-B. L. Ak
ford.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-Harold
Lyon.
Secretary-E. 81. Stanard.
Treasurer-G. l.. Taylor.
Trustee for three years "A. n.
Northwsy.
L
Representative to Grand Lodge-Psst
Exalted Ruler G.. F. Friegel.
Alternate-Past Exalted Ruler J. H.
Collins.
The ritualistic work in the initiation
was exemplified by past exalted rulers.
with Capt. Phillips as exalted ruler.
The others were N. r. Welsh, Charles
Ellis, James q. Rigley, Judge J. II.
Collins and George G. Reineke.
Following the initiatory work Past
Exalted Ruler Friegel presented Cap
tain Phillips with beautiful basket of
roses as q token OF the esteem of the
lodge. Captain Phillips responded feel
ingly.
Luncheon followed the initiatory
work and Warren Vredenberg enter.
tanned the brothers with stories. An
Elks' pin set with three small diamonds
was auctioned off, and sold to James H.
Laverock, the highest bidder, at SIT,
the money to go to tta Red Cross.
Everyone present donated so cents, and
this. with the SIT from Mr.. Laverock,
made $685. 1t was suggested that 1t be
made hundred dollars and quickly IL
was brought up to sos.
It was also announced that home
talent play under the direction Of E.C.
Rexford. would be put on by the lodge
in the near future for the Red Cross.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
CITY OFFICES COMBINED
e. s. Brewer Appointed Engineer
Assessor and Plumbing Inspector
at a Salary Of $4,000.

The city commission passed an ordi.
nance, Tuesday, combining the Offices
of city engineer, city assessor and
plumbing Inspector, making the salary
81, 900 year. and later elected Eugene
g. Brewer to the position. He will de-
vote his entire time to city offices, and
will hire and pay from his salary any
needed help. -
Mr.. Brewer Ia now conducting the
strand theatre and will turn the man
agement over to his brother Lester
Brewer and f. w. Rsyen. There were
several applicants for the position of
assessor before the vffi,e was combined
with the other positions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
Elect Officers.

The second ward mothers meeting
was held Friday afternoon at the. home
of Mrs. Ross, corner of Oak and Will,
lisms streets. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. Rsthburn; vice presi
dent. Mrs. Finch; secretary, Mrs. Grant
treasurer. Mrs. Warren. Flower super
intendents. Mrs. Guipe, Mrs. Ross, Mrs
Marsh, Mrs. Kenyon.
A pot-luck supper was served. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs
Finch. Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
Death of Mrs. Anna S. Kohler.

Mrs. Anna s. Kohler, widow of Jacob
Kohler. passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs, DR.. Phippen. on West
Main street, Tuesday morning, follow
ing a long illness. The funeral was
held Thursday from the home, Rev. B.
G. Mattson officiating.
Mrs. Kohler was born in Germany 81
years ago, coming to America when q
young lady, and had lived for sixty
years on the same corner where she
died. the land being thick woods at the
time of her settlement here. Surviving
are her daughter and one son, f, Edwin
Kohler of this city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
Draft Examinations. J,

The following young men in Glass
Of the draft passed physical examina
tions Tuesday and Wednesday:
Temple August Welton, Perry.
Claud L. ID. Wimbles, Bancroft.
Warner Benjamin Waite, Owosso.
Edwin Taylor, Owosso.
vern C. Tower, Byron.
Paul George Tissot, Corunna.
George w. Tillman, Byron.
Joseph Walter Tanks, Corunna.
Emil A. r. Weitzke, Owosso.
Abbott r. Wiswell, Owosso.
Frank Sumbera, New Lothrop.
Clarence M. Yats, Owosso.
Thomas F. Slingerland, Detroit.
Jew Young, Durand.
Phillip f. Holzausen, Corunna.
Robert Edward Fall, Flushing.
Claud Wilson, Durand.
George l.. Dewitt, Ovid.
Earl Tanner, Owosso.
Roy A. Skutt, Garland.
Jacob H. Weideman, Owosso.
Z Raymond M. Kinney, Bancroft. Z
Joseph Brown, 0wosso.
George Hugh Buns, Perry.
4 Charles Henry Smith, Owosso.
\ Walter E. Piddington, Garland.
Howard L. Schuyler, Durand.
q Earl Broumley, Durand.
George Frederick Spiegel, Owossc
+ George L. Miers, Owosso.
4 Harry Rossman, Owosso.
Randolph Carl Sanftleben, Owossc
Earl r. Sayer, East Lansing.
=. Alfred A. Evans, Owosso.
Arthur M. Winks, Henderson.
/. Willard DeFreiin, Owosso.
tcontinu d on page eisht.)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08

Nine more selected men left for war
from this county Tuesday. going to
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. No send off
was given the men as before as they
requested no demonstration. Each man
was presented with housewife and a
lunch by the Red Cross, the FIVE men
from Durand were outfitted with sweat.
ers, socks and helmets by Dursnd ladies
and the others by the Patriotic Yarn
League Of Owosso Monday the men
were addressed by Mrs. G o Loring at
the court house, and information for
records of the men taken.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
HOWELL NAMED FIRE CHIEF

Captain William Howell Of the
West Side station has been named
Chief of the Fire Department to sue
ceed Claud Craig, resigned. He was
in line for promotion, being senior
captain and has been in the depart
ment since April, 1910. He is well
regarded by all who know Of the work
Of the department.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
LARGE ALIMoNY AWARDED

Judge Collins has given Mrs. Dor
othy Bull, of Owosso, divorce from
Harry Buhl, Of Detroit, and awarded
her $10,400 in cash and $40 month
alimony, the alimony being lien on
property in Detroit until paid. Mrs
Buhl retains custody of their daugh-
ter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08

ing the rope, many of these critics
have been trying to dislodge some un-
wise advisors of the President who
were about to cut the rope through
incompetence.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08
RECRUITS LEAVE FOR WAR
Thirty, including Some School eoys,
Will Go lnto Signal Corps and
Non. Fighting o partment.


That the military spirit is growing
was very evident Monday morning
when thirty recruits, including some
I who seemed mere boys, left Owosso to
Z ro into many different branches of the
service Of the United States army.
They assembled at the postoffice' and
led by the high school band marched to
the Grand Trunk depot, leaving at 2
O'Clock for Grand Rapids with the
\ prayers and best wishes of relatives and
friends extended to them. Some left
Z Grand Rapids later in the day for Col
unbus, Ohio, and from there go to
Fort Thompson. Kentucky. Several OF
4 the BOYS were under age and had to
have the consent Of parents which In
many cases would not have been given
( except for the continued determination
of the boys to CO. Others who wished
to 20 failed to receive the necessary con-
cent Those who went with their prob
able assignment were;
az Wayne Underwood, Ordnance Clerk
VIM E. Allen, Chauffeur.
Howard f. Bentley, Chauffeur.
Paul A Bowman, Machinist.
Clarence Fl. Brown, Matchmaker
Ordnance Department
Carl E Clemens, Clerk.
George d, Chatterson, Chauffeur.
Hugh l.. Caylor, Motorcyclist.
George H. Craft, Painter.
Carl ]. Carmody, Chauffeur.
Lawrence Caylor, Clerk,
Anon J. Clark, Office Clerk Ordnance
Dept.
George W. Sloat, Chauffeur.
George Francisco. Bugler.
FLOYD l. Good win, Motorcyclist.
Warren Hayt. Motorcyclist.
Ray E. JEWELL Chauffeur.
John Kasik, Chauffeur.
Kenneth <. Lundie, Machine Helper.
z Gerald w. McTaggart, Clerk Ord
nance Deptl
Mark Mckenzie, Machinist Helper.
Grant b. Mcclure, Clerk.
= Floyd v .Neff Painter
George N. Ross, Motorcyclist
Louis F. Rubleman, Chauffeur.
Lawrence l.. StAlman, Chauffeur.
Earl R. smithA Clerk.
melvin L Tinklepaugh. Machine
Helper.
Robert Thompson. Machine Helper.
Ralph n, Tate. Clerk o dnance Dept.
Ivan f. Warren, Chauffeur.
Carl G. Hinze. Acytelene Plumber.
Wesley Nicbels, Horseman.
Two Of the young men were rejected
ct Grand Rapids. Geo 81. Craft and
Z Ray E. Jewell because Of physical de
fects, and two. Gerald McTsggart be-
cause Of heart trouble. and Kenneth
!; Lundle. because of under weight, may
take another examination after treat
ment.
Six additional men enlisted this week
being Ernest Marble. Wallace and
+ Ralph Burgess, Horace jenkins, Lyle
Coy and Larry Rhodes.
Two more Of the men who left Mon
& day have been rejected, Hugh Caylol
61d Wayne Underwood, aud Lawrence
CsyiofAs i'll at q hospital in Richmond
indiana
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-08

DR.. G. B. Porter is in Toledo attend.
ing an eve, ear and nose clinic.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
INDOOR PICNIC

The Ladies of Mooseheart Legion will give an Indoor Picnic at big Eagle hal Saturday evening February 23, to which tho public arc invited. In sddi- ton to dancing and a varied assort- ment of refreshments, a number oi novel entertainment effects will also be provided 10 interest and amuse at- tendants. Ice cream and cake and cof- fec and sandwiches will be at the disposal of patrons for the nominal sum of 25 cents for each service. The price Of admission is one dollar for gentlemen, with the moonlight thrown in, and ladies will be admitted free. Come in your picnic clothes and en- joy Iunchino on the grass with your best girl.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

ladies will employ to tra1isport the rays of fair Luna to the seQuestered shades of Eagle Hall in order to make their entertainment moonlight affair. However, the ladies declare that they have the grass and the trees and the moonlight and also a most delectable array of refreshments which may be partaken of sitting on the grass" in the time honored picnic way and every
 one is invited td attend wearing their picnic clothes and prepared to enjoy the novelties offered. Ladies will be admitted free and the gentlemen will be charged the modest sum of one dol lar. The refreshments, consisting of coffee and sandwiches and ice cream and cake, will be charged for at the nominal rate of twenty five cents per service and there will also be dancing with excellent music to invoke the Terpsichorean spirit. Contrary to re- ports the entertainment will be held In the large Eagle Hall
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

In order to induce an increase of thrift among the young folks of the city and at the same time increase the patronage of this publication. the Mug get has decided to make the following offer to the young people of Nome.
 yFor every new subscriber to the Nome Daily Nugget brought in by either boy or girl. the Nugget will give one half of the first months sub scription (s1O0) in government Thrift Stamps.
 The offer will remain open to all young folks for period of one month, cmmencng to day. Now here is 6 chance for you Boys and Girls, to add to your Thrift Stamp account and at the same time assist in carrying our flag to victory across the water. Get your working clothes on and look for Q new subscriber for the Nome Daily Nugget, the subscription price of which is two dollars a month, bring the subscription and the first months payment to the Nugget office and re- cieve your dollar in War Stamps
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

In pursuance of the effort inaugurated a few days ago 10 secure a bctterment of the present mail service, concerning which there is much complaint regard ing delays in the arrival of second class matter, Postmaster Walsh wired the Chief Clerk of the F. NJ. s. at Panama enquiring as to the reasons therefor. The following self exp,ana- tory answer was received.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
Tanana, Eel
Postmaster, Nome.

fOStmaSter Nome.
 Yours date Gin rc) delay second class
 Due (to) amount of stamps, other of flcial matter necessarily given prefer ence. To date greater weight forward
 ed this season than last.
 Signed Wctzler As the message indicates, the drIi- val of so much belated second class matter must be attributed to the large amount of official correspondence incl dent to the government war meas ures. This does not, of course, throw any light on the nonarrival of first class and there is still no explanation of that feature of the service. But in- solar as the second class is concerned. the reason for the delay is clear.
 Postmaster Walsh intinates the be- lief that the public will consider the needs of the nation first and bear with the delays occasioned by vital needs. He states that the willin gness to give preference to government matter over magazines and newspapers is not too much of sacrifice to expect of any one at this time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

With the exception of the restau- rants and bakeries and a few other establishments the business houses of the city were closed at noon today in honor of the foremost of all Amerd- cans, George Washington. Winter conditions and the severe weather of the past few days prevented and at- tempt at decoration. but insofar as it Is able. Nome paid due deference to the memory of the one who. more than any other is responsible for the liber- ties and blessings we as a nation enjoy. All of the grocery stores closed their doors at noon as we'll as the banks and government offices. The postoflice ob- served holiday hours. the general de- livery being open only from II to F this forenoon. The Alaska Lighterage Company also closed all departments for the day.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Tho best guarantee you can have for successful issue of your clothes is to patronize an old established house; a house that wants you to como back and bc their permanent patron.
 Such house is the Nome Tailoring Co.,, wo make alterations.
 We do cleaning, pressing and re- pairing. We make suits to order. We appreciate your patronage.
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY
 Next deer ssgerstrsm and Hagen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

Long distance communication with Solomon was restored for & time this morning and it was ascertained that the incoming mail was still at that point. Chas Dalquist of the Safety road house reports communicated with Eric Johnson and was informed that Johnson intended to come on today, although the travelling is severe and there is much water along the coast Johnson did not state what time he ex- pected to get away and nothing has been heard from him since. As the weather has been fair. it is probable that he will proceed as far as Safety today and meet the outgoing conslgn- ment at Cape Nome in the morning. Up to the hour of writing 315, Eric had not appeared at Safety Sam York elson will leave with the outgoing mail this evening,
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

Ernest Lindberg proved the winner of the Board of Trade pool tournament contest last night, defeating has op. ponent Bud Lehmann, by a score of 40 to S4. The match was at even odds, both players being handicapped at 40. The contest was won in the 18th inning, making the average of the winner slightly over three points. Leh. mann's average was 1s6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

Announcement of trees" and greer grass" and @ lunch on the green. swald' are causing considerable in. terest in the Indoor Picnic to be given by the local Lodge of Women of Mooseheart Legion at the big Eagle Hall Saturday night. Even the hint of something mysterious contained in the announcement of moonlight ap. pears to have caused considerable speculation as E what @saas shs
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

The winner of yesterdays contribu- tion to the Crowley Cash and Carry System Advertising contest has not appeared up to the hour of going to press. A new ad appears today The names of both contributors will ap. pear tomorrow in the event of their claiming the award during the in- tervai.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

Messrs w. c. McGuire and sam Malsagow will cross cues in the night. ly match at he Board of Trade this evening. Mcclure is scheduled to play l25 points to the 150 of his oppon ent. Both play good game and the contest will be an interesting one to the fans. Mcclure has one game and one loss to his credit at present while his opponent has lost two matches without a victory. Monday night the premier match of the contest will be staged with pr. Brinker and Frank Lilly as the performers Both are in the scratch division and play strings of two hundred. This match will un- doubtedly attract a large gathering of the pool lovers. Billy has one win and one loss to his credit while Brinker has won one and lost two.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
NEWS NOTES
FOOD SCHEDULE
Washington's birthday.

The corrected list of the army draft eligibles of the Division will be found on the third page of the present issue of the Nugget. The list has been fully revised and corrected by the local board and the figures given may be considered accurate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
WATER DELAYS MAIL

Latest reports from Solomon indi- cate that the delay in the arrival or the incoming mail is due to the pres ence of about four feet of water over the Safety Lagoon. As there are no means of transportation available. the
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

carrier Is compelled to wait untIl tba lagoon freezes over before he can con. tinue his journey. How soon thts will occur is a matter for conjecture.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22

The Miners Home Club held it's weekly card social last night with a good sized crowd of card devotees on hand to enjoy the fun of competing for the offered trophies. At the close of the contest, the prizes were given to the following; Ladies, Mrs Mattila first; Mrs Geo Waldheim, second; Mrs Grantham, third. Gentlemen: George Walker. first; Fred Sullens, second; Ivan Scheike third.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-02-22
MASONIC SOCIAL

Therc will be social, for Masons their families and ladies, and mem bcrs of the Eastern Star, Friday Eel 22nd.S 30 p. m.
 CARDS AND DANCING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-13
0 l. r BOY S
OUR C0UNTRY'S SERVICE

Mrs. B. r. Niles Of Augusta is in re-
ceipt of the following recently received
from her son, Leland w. Niles. formerly
private with Company NJ, now with
H. R. 30th Engineers. Gas and Flame
Battalion:
In France, May u. 1915.
Dear Mother:
VIII drop you short letter today to
let you know that | am we'll and happy
and hope you are the same. Enclosed
you will find a few lines for Mothers
day.
Ii rains but the world is mellow
In a soothing sort of way,
Like the world is weeping, weeping.
For our Mothers far away.
Who knows she may be praying
And low is her head of gray,
Prayers for her gallant soldier
On this, his Mothers day.
There is nothing so sweet to a soldier
AS thoughts of his Mother dear,
1t seems he thinks about her more
When a day like this is here.
Let your letters be long to your mother
On this the twelfth of May.
Make her think your life is pleasant
Make her know you're feeling gay.
And though the day is rainy
Though the sun gives never ray,
Make believe the birds are singing,
For today is our Mothers day.
VIII close for this time with love to
all. From your son.
Leland w. Niles,
E f. 3Oth Engineers.
Gas and Flame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-13
Oranges
Starlinq Grange.

Startling Grange of Fayette met
Saturday in regular session with
Past Master L. II. Fellows in the
chair. A good number of children
as we'll as older people were in at
tendance, it being the annual Chill
dren's Day. In addition it was also
the 89th birthday of Bro. Alfred Tut
tie, the oldest member OF this
Grange. After the business meeting
and bountiful dinner, Changers and
guests assembled for the literary
program which was as follows:
Battle Hymn of the Republic,
Grange; Rotations followed by Ruth
Taylor, Thelma Severson, Clarine
Hubbard. Annie, George and John
Hessmer; reading, The Bridge
Grace Davenport; pant0mime.
Nancy Lee" sung by Miss Royal
and acted by Clara Tuck; Flag
Drill, Geneva Gile, Addie Norton,
Ruth and Clara Tuck, Lottie and
Hope Springer. A birthday poem
written and read by Cora Clough
was next in order, after which a
birthday song was sung by Miss
Royal and Marion Jennings, during
the singing those present marched in
couples and shook hands with their
aged brother. A beautiful birthday
cake made by Mrs. Jennings was
presented to Bro. futile by the
worthy master. After the program
games were played and social time
enjoyed by all.