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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-01
GRADUATE CLASS OF FOURTEEN
Professor Starbuck. Of Iowa City
Commencement Orator at Alta.

TTC1eSSUT 0tdTUUCN, OF IOWA WY
Commencement Orator at Alta.
Special to Times Republican.
Alta, June IA class Of fourteen
was graduated from the Alta central
school on Friday night. Professor Star
buck, of Iowa City, was hte COM
mencement orator. The graduates are
Ruben F. Larson, Kenneth Dagger,
Pearl Milburn. Nettie Reese, Florence
Tincknell. Inez NJ. Nelson, Adeline
Howalt. Ruth Corneliussen. Goldea
Lanham, Myrtle WALL Elsie Viola
Swanson, Vivian J. Bell and Gladys
Emarine One of the members of the
class, Ruben Larson, has enlisted in
the navy and will leave Immediately
after commencement to take up the
duties of en- apprenticed. seaman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-01
Memorial pay at AckIey.

MemoTIaI Day az NcKIey.
Ackley June Memorial day exer-
cises were held in Ackley as usual Be
cause it had rained heavily just before
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-01

Horses In Australia.
Australia contains about 45 horses
e every leo residents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29
Altman Gets Inspiration
And Then Gets Hun Balloon

clammy mist | could see nothing,
but we were dropping rapidly.
"A few seconds, and the earth ap-
peared | could see the balloon
nearly mile away. The Huns had
spotted us, for black Archie bursts
began to appear They became
thicker and thicker, barring our way
to the balloon, The gunners had
got our height perfectly. Suddenly,
| dived very steeply, pulled up, and
climbed again. We could now hear
the machine guns from the ground
But we had passed the barrage and
were heading straight for the bal
loon.
Makes Hit.
Il popped off about 100 rounds
from the front gun and turned in
the direction of our lines. The OBJ
server then got busy. He had fired
only about 20 rounds when we saw
mere speck of fire. Watching
closely, we climbed toward the
clouds. The speck became fame,
and, still increasing in size, COM
menced to fall--a huge sheet OF fire.
The Arches were firing by this
time more vigorously than ever, and
several machine gun bullets had
pierced our wings. A moment later
we disappeared into the clouds. Fly
ing by compass for 10 minutes more.
we dived again. hardly daring to
hope that we should recognize our
position.
ITO our relief we found ourselves
practically at home, and, having
landed on the airdrome, reported to
slightly incredulous squadron. Our
exploit was duly confirmed, and we
were congratulated and then strafed
by the commanding officer for risk
ing a good but unsuitable machine
on such a dangerous expedition"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29
IRIOTIC DEN
SHOW DELIGHTS
OMAHA'S GUESTS
Soldiers at Scamp Bay Rum"
Entertained by "Circus'
Before Burning Of Ber-
lin" and TabIeaux. q.

OF all the links in the chain of
good fellowship which binds Omaha
to the visiting delegations from sur
rounding territory who visit the Ak
Sar<Ben den each year, none Is more
potent than the 'den show" From
June to September for each Of the
last "a years, an evening of royal
entertainment has been provided at
the old coliseum for the crowds
from Nebraska towns who are the
guests OF Omaha on Monday even
ings throughout the summer.
Fun, rich, hilarious and yet seri-
Gus and stirring, runs through the
Ak-Sar.Ben den show. Peals of
laughter and laundering applause
testify each week to the range of
emotions touched by the entertain
ment provided by the Omaha men,
bers of the order for the benefit
OF their guests.
As behtted the tremendous crisis
through which America is passing,
the den show this year was patri-
otto In its themes. The deep and
solemn note of devotion to country
ran AZ an undercurrent beneath the
fun, even when il was most hilari-
GUS. Even the burlesque on life at
a military camp, which formed the
principal part Of the entertainment,
testified TO the interest of the pub
lie in the war. n
Theme Patriotism
The show this year consisted of
four main divisions-"The Camp at
Rum Bay" the burlesque circus;
"The Burning OF Berlin" and the
patriotic tableau at the close. J,
After the prologue and the ad-
n,inistering OF the oath of secrecy
by Grand Mutt E. c. Page, the
curtain was rung up on a scene in
the military camp Of Rum Bay"
With the entrance Of Clint Miller as
Private Gump, Kenneth Reed as
Sergeant Cheese, and w. H. Wag-
onseller as a member of the military
police, the ball was set rolling and
the fun began. Lieutenant McSquirt,
alias Ed Thompson, soon arrived,
as did General Debility, played by
Dean Smith, and Major Operation,
whofs Henry Dunn in private life.
Ths trial of a military vampire"
richly portrayed by Harry White for
the infraction OF camp regulations, is
a main feature OF the early part of
the show. She is tried at a bone
head" court martial and sentenced to
a fearful punishment. Various situa-
tons in camp life are burlesqued
until the arrival of E. E. Bunce as
an aerial scout announces the ar
rival Of the inspector general. Rob-
crt Buckingham. who gives the camp
the "once-over" and decides that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29

"Bleeda Shara," vampire de luxe
Bleeda dances with all the grace and
skill of real vampire. During the
latter part of the season. Adams also
presented rustic dance. accompan
led by Oscar Lieben. in bucolic
costume, while the quartet was sing
ing Say, Pal, l wanta ask y'u all
about Nebraska"
The chorus under the direction of
Bernard Johnston, has been the
backbone of the show. With unwear-
led zest and pep the score of dane
ers and singers have put the needed
punch in the entertainment and have
provided the necessary relief from
the dialogue.
Trained Elephants.
A burlesque circus with trained
elephants, camal, giraffe, trick horses,
a wild goose and a charging bull,
followed the opening act Guided by
the skillful hands of Gus Miller as
director and George Miller as ring
master, the animals and the clowns
cut their capers to hilarious ap-
plause. The only difference between
Gus Miller's and George Miller's
circus and the circus of Ringing
brothers is the fact that the Ak-Sar-
Ben circus has the greater number
of original features.
"The Burning of Berlin" the great
feature of the second part of the
show, is a prophecy which Ameri-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29

cans look forward to with hope.
The narrowing torture which the
German field marshal, who is Ken
meth Reed, imposes on Lee Keunard,
the American captain, in order to
make him reveal important military
secrets, is fttingly turned upon his
own shoulders when Berlin falls in
runs about his ears, while American
aiTmen drop bombs upon the tow
ers of the German capital. and
American troops - -ge down "Un-
ter den Linden a;.a the bands give
token that the Yanks are coming
Patriotic Tableau.
The show closes with a patriotic
tableau, with Walter Adams as Co.
lumbla, Ralph Henderson as Britain
nia,i A. w. Wahlstrom as France
and Arnold Wahlstrom as Italia
Walter Adams place was taken
during part Of the season by Paul
Lutz.
Oscar Lieben acted as stage di-
rector for both The Camp at Rum
Bay" and "The Burning of Berlin. !"
The stage settings and the light eff
fects we're devised and constructed
by Gus Rene, official Ak-Sar-Ben
art,hcer.
The k-Sar-Ben quartet, COM
posed of Clint Miller, Ben Stieffaer,
Gus Wickstrom and Ralph Hender-
son, who, on his departure for mill
tary service was replaced by Joe
Sjolin, sang several numbers dur
ing the Camp at Rum Bay" c.
L. Sibbert sang the "Marsellase'
and Hugo Didrichson sang The
Star-Spangled Banner" Reese's or
chestra furnished the music.
Too much credit cannot be given
to the chorus, to the quartet and
to every member of the cast, tor
the, unwearled energy with which
they portrayed their parts and put
on successful show for every one
of the 10 performances throughout
the season. Although the draft and
enlistments played havoc with the
cast and with the chorus. Oscar
Lieben and Bernard Johnston were
always able to present full lineup
of actors and singers each Monday
night. They always carried out the
Injunction Of Clint Miller's solo,
that the home fires be kept burn
ino
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29
Correspondence of Associated Press.

Correspondence of Associated Press
British Airdrome in France, Sep
TENDER 27.-How the inspiration OF
moment led to the destruction of
a German sausage balloon by a
British observation airplane was re-
lated by the airplane pilot, 1t. G.
w. Elderkin, to the Associated
Press. The pilot and his observer
were returning from all observation
flight when they discovered the
balloon.
Far over the Hun lines | could
see one solitary balloon below the
Clouds" the young lieutenant said.
DOUBTLESS it was up to make a
weather report. The sight of it gave
me a sudden inspiration. | scrubbed
on my pad:
Shall we strafe the Hun bal
loon?'
Il passed the message over my
shoulder and moment later looked
round. The observer was all mods
and grins.
Climbs Toward Clouds.
1T was a risky adventure, but the
conditions were very favorable. |
commenced to climb toward gap
in the clouds we'll behind our lines.
In three minutes time we were up
above, bathed in brilliant sunshine.
Below, the clouds had the appear
ance of trees well covered with
snow. I steered due east by COM
pass.
Five minutes later | looked about.
Not a Hun was in sight and we
were invisible from the ground.
Down went the nose of our machine,
and in few seconds we were in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29
Brave Men Needed

"The uniform of the Red Triangle
is the uniform every middle-aged
man should aspire to wear" is the
opinion of leading Y. NJ. c. A,
worker. 1T gives no military rank,
but it gives abundant opportunity
for patriotic service and distinction
The Red Triangle work means no
paradise for slackers as a glance
over records will SHOW clearly.
Brave men are needed-and found
for the doing of overseas Y. M. {,
A. work"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29

For this reason Y. NJ. c. A. secrs
taries ask stenographers who havt
accumulated a lot of stubs" any
where from two to FIVE inches loni
are asked to remember overseas sol
dierly needs. .-.e
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29

the soldiers need more recreation.
He at once orders a circus for their
amusement.
Plenty of Song.
But interspersed with all of these
events are the musical and dance
numbers provided by the chorus and
the Ak-Sar-Ben quartet. An artis-
tic aesthetic" dance is staged by
Walter Adams in the part of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-29
Save Pencil Stubs

They don't mean much to most of
US, lead pencils, but they mean a lot
to the soldiers-and short pencils
are better than long ones when it
comes to impromptu letter writing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27

might in such an event result In a
national loss of as much as $500
100000 through an unstable sur
plus or, in any event. in maintain
ing high level OF price to our own
people for long period subsequent
TO freedom in the worlds markets
Despite this, the desirability of as
surfing supply TO the world of prime
oreadstufts by insuring the farmer
against the fluctuations in prices that
would result from the uncertainties
OF the present situation and from the
speculation those uncertainties en-
tail, seems to me to make the con-
tinuation of the guarantee for an
other year desirable. On the other
hand, it is clear that before increas-
ing this liability by large sums with
the risks set forth above, and before
increasing the burden of the consum-
er, the matter should be subjected to
searching inquiry at the appropriate
time-the time when the pertinent
facts will be known.
feel confident that with this pre-
liminary fixed guarantee, and with
the assurance that justice will in any
event be done to the grower, he will
continue the fine patriotic effort by
which he has served the country
hitherto; that the government will
have acted prudently; and that the
consumer will be satisfied that his
interests are not unduly sacrificed
but just and exhaustive consideration
given to every element of the matter
at the proper time.
WOODROW WILSON.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27
PRESIDENT WILSON
PROMISES FAIR WHEAT
PRICE FOR 1919 CROP

On September President Wilson
gave out the following memoran-
DUN:
In issuing today the governments
guaranty of the same price for the
1919 wheat crop that was guaranteed
for the 1918 crop | wish it to be un-
derstood that in the spring Of 1919
/ will appoint disinterested commits
sion, who will secure for me the facts
by that time disclosed as to the in
creased cost of farm labor and sup
plies, using the three-year pre-war
average prices of wheat, of labor,
and of supply costs as basis, and
that from this information shall de-
termine whether there should be an
increase in price above the present
level, and, If so, what advance, in
order to maintain for the farmer a
good return. Should it then appear
that an increase is deserved over the
present guaranty, however, 1t will be
applied only to those who have by
next harvest already marketed their
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27
COST OF PRODUCING WHEAT


The average cost of wheat produc-
ton was estimated at $2.25 a bushel
by Il. II. Thompson, acting chief of
the bureau of farm management.
testifying before the senate agricul-
turai committee. Mr.. Thompson
said, however, that most of the
wheat produced cost considerably
less and that even with a further in
crease of 10 per cent in costs the
farmers of the central west should be
able to break even at the primary
market price of $2.2O fixed by the
President for next years crop.
In the north central states the
cost for the crop year OF 1917 ran
from $1.5O to $3.50 a bushel, the
committee was told, while for a ma
jortty of growers there the cost
ranged from $1.75 to $3.50 bushel.
Then to stimulate production you
would have to fix the price above
that amount?' asked Senator Norris
OF Nebraska, referring to the aver
age cost of $2.25 a bushel. Most
assuredly," was the reply.
Isn't the cost increasing constant
ly and now at very rapid rate?" the
Nebraska senator again asked.
Mr.. Thompson said from present
indications the cost of the 1913 and
1919 crops would be much higher.
lie estimates the cost Of producing
the l9l7-191S crop was from 60 to
50 per cent greater than that dur
ing the pre-war period.
Can wheat in the central west be
produced at profit with the Chicago
priced fixed at $3.50 bushel,"
asked Senator Norris.
Judging from information we
have and with normal conditions the
bulk of the grain can be produced
at profit" Mr.. Thompson replied
Taking into consideration the
freight charges and grade of wheat
produced Senator Norris called at
tention to the fact that to many
! farmers in the central west $3.50 a
bushel at Chicago would mean only
a price Of from $50 to 81 a bushel
to them. Mr. Thompson said, how
ever, that Investigations made by the
Department of Agriculture showed
that with an increase of 10 per cent
in cost it would be possible for farm
ers in that section Of the country to
produce without loss even at those
prices.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27
RENEWED TESTIMONY

No man in Pullman who suffers
backache, headaches, or distressing
urinary ills can afford to ignore this
Pullman mans twice-told story. 1t
is confirmed testimony that no Pull
man resident can doubt
c. S, Stone, carpenter, 6O7 High
St, says: My kidney trouble came
on from a strain while at work. A
year ago last winter / had a great
deal of trouble from my kidneys;
they were weak and dull pains
through them caused me torture |
was advised to use Doan's Kidney
Pills and | found them to be just
what l needed. They took hold of
the trouble at once and ] was soon
free from the pains and other
troubles. (Stae given June 6, 1879
OVER THREE YEARS LATER
Mr.. Stone added: Il still use Doan's
Kidney Pills when | have need of
kidney medicine and they never
fail to help me. | praise Doan's at
every opportunity"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIR. Stone had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs Buffalo N Y
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27

1918 wheat.
1t is the desire and intention of all
departments of the administration to
give the wheat grower a fair and
stimulative return in order that the
present acreage in wheat may be
maintained.
find a great conflict of opinion
among various sections of the coun-
try as to the price that should be
named as a minimum guaranty. 1t
must be obvious to all, however, that
the factors which will make for in
creased or decreased cost of produc-
ton of next years harvest can not be
determined until the near approach
to the harvest.
In giving a guaranteed price for
wheat one year in advance (the only
industry guaranteed by the govern
ment) there is involved a consider
able national risk. If there should
be peace or increased shipping avail
able before the middle of 1920, Eu-
rope will naturally supply itself from
the large stores of much cheaper
wheat now in the Southern Henri
sphere; and therefore the govern
ment is undertaking a risk which
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27
INSURE WITH McCLASKEY.

FOR SALE-All the furniture,
bedding, stoves, dishes, carpets and
one large hotel range at the Alton
hotel. See j. P. Duthie. North Grand
street aug30sep27
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27

Cash and Carry" savings equal
the interest on a safe investment.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27

Equipped with first class machinery to do
first class laundering and dry cleaning.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-09-27
Foo:
FOOD PRICES FOR PULLMAN

5, o price consumer pays is intended
service rendered Won ara
quality and best - 20
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
HOUSE HENS IN COMFORT.

Poultry can be raised successfully
on any we'll drained soil. light
loan which will grow good grass is
well adapted for this purpose, while
a very light sandy soil through which
the water teaches freely will stand
more intensive poultry conditions, but
most of the green feed for the fowls
kept on such soil will have to be
purchased. A heavy clay or adobe
soil is not as we'll adapted to poultry
raising, as such land does not drain
readily, and it is much more difficult
to keep the stock healthy.
Long. stationary houses, or the in
tensive system, saves steps, but it is
easier to keep the birds healthy and
to reproduce the stock under the col
ony system, where the birds are al
lowed free range. Breeding stock,
and especially growing chickens,
should have an abundance of range.
while hens used solely for the pro-
duction of market eggs raay be kept
on a very small area with good re-
suits.
The colony house system necessi-
tates placing the houses, holding
about 100 hens, from 200 to 250 feet
apart, so that the stock will not kill
the grass. The colony system may
be adapted to severe winter condi-
tons by drawing the colony houses
together in a convenient place at the
beginning of winter, thus reducing
the labor during these months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
SOCIAL CASTE is
OBSOLETE IN The
ENGLISH ARMY

London, Oct. 15-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press) result
of the war has been to democratize
the British army, and it is regarded as
practically certain that after peace
has been declared England will have
a large standing army in which a
large number of men of birth and ed
ucation will be serving in the ranks
Before the South African war the
private was "a man of no social ac-
count" He was forbidden entry to
what corresponds to the American
Orchestra" of theatre, and was
told that his proper place was the
gallery.
The real characterization of the
army began when Lord Kitchener
summoned the whole people of Eng
land to service in the Kings forces
itWh the calling of every class, diff
ferences of social caste became oblit-
Grated.
officers of the old regime contend
that there can be no effectual mill
tary discipline if officers and men fra
ternize socially. The other night a
general saw one of his officers dining
at a famous London restaurant with
a private solder He took the officer
aside and expostulated with him on
his infraction of the army code. The
officers answer was, THE soldier is
my brother"
England today has many of her
produest sons in the ranks, among
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
USE THEIR EARS
INSTEAD OF EYES

With the American Forces in
France, Oct. 31-An army has many
eyes, and they never. close. At night
the eyes are not SO useful as during
the day, of course, but when darkness
comes the army uses it's ears-listen-
ing posts here and there beyond the
front line. Soldiers crawl, sometimes
even within the enemy's lines, and
crawl back againt before daylight and
report what theys have heard.
During the day aviators are report
ing from time to time after flights,
detailing what they have seen beyond
the front. From hills, tree tops, high
buildings, village church steepies and
various heights, including captive
balloons, movements of the enemy are
observed by strong glasses 10 to Is
miles back of the lines. Every move
ment of troops or equipment seen by
an observer Is reported. From these
reports the commanders, taking into
consideration various other accounts
from numerous sources, make their
plans for the future and act as guides
for the officers in making infantry and
artillery attacks.