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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27
WHAT OUR Fathers READ ABOUT
IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO
From The Washington Standard for
Saturday morning, December 70,
1868. Vol. IN. No. 8.

SMALLPOX on the Pacific Coast
The San Francisco Bulletin of No
vember 9th has the following: The
smallpox, which now .afflicts not only
the city but the Pacific Coast and
territories, is the most serious ca
the drought of 1864.
Seattle and Its scenery-Seattle,
though yet but small town nestl-
ing in the evergreens on the shore of
Puget Sound, has become well known
far and wide in connection with the
Northern Pacific railroad as the nat
ural probable terminus of that great
thoroughfare and as an important
point otherwise, on account of coal
in its vicinity and the extent of agri-
cultural country tributary to it; yet
the picturesqueness Of its surround
ing scenery may not be SO we'll I'M
derstood. (From correspondence Of
the Seattle Intelligencer, lengthy
article.)
Mr.. Venen's exhibition at the
Olym pld Ou Iludy CVCuAu6 VI A"os
week was numerously attended and
probably gave very general satisfac-
ton.
The Christmas observances at the
St. Johns and the Presbyterian
churches on Christmas eve were the
most delightful affairs we have wit
messed for many day.
Victoria, B. c.. now has steam
fire engine. 1t cost $4,000.
A mob at Clear Lake, California,
composed of men whose land had
been overlooked by the waters OF the
lake thinking that the courts were
not disposed to do them justice, re-
Gently destroyed the dam to which
they attributed their troubles, to-
gether with Touring mill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

world has
establishment
There likewise
predomnates
which all confidently faith spreads
indicates.
chief
These soulshey iberae
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27
New Masonic Officers.

shipful master of Olympia Lodge No.
l, F. and A. NJ, at the annual cleo
ton last Friday night. the other off,
GERS being: Theodore Parker Sc
nior warden, Charles A. Besse junior
warden, Robert Doragh treasurer
and Fred w. Stocking secretary. De-
cember q there will be joint in
stallation of officers of this lodge.
Harmony Lodge No. Is and Eastern
Star No. SO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27
A MISTAKE ADMITTED.

When William was
arrested by federal authorities
sediously
OF the chond
commented freely publicity given
dismissal
authorities at
OF his position all
the clearing of his reputation insignificant
What the special district
the speech delivered
be
opinions
keep from esmrchng that mans reputation he
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27


the reconstruction period and particularly
Yakima another
that definite
people viewing
activities eanxiety
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-12-27

The Ninety-First division was at
Denterghen, in Belgium, November
20. the war department announced
this week.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
FRENCH AND AMERICANS
 STILL DRIVING HUNS ON

South of the Disc river the French are making sharp thrusts against the enemy with the intention of clearing out the entire triangle between Fla vigny and Montcornel and taking all the railroad lines within this region and also plotting out the salient that still exists there. The Germans are strongly counter attacking on all the fronts of attack, but the French have warded off their efforts to regain lost territory and have gained ground south of Montcornel, one of the prin- cipal railway functions in this region.
 North of Grand Pre- and north of Verdun, in the sector lying between the Mouse river and north of the Argonne forest, the Americans have cut further, and deeply into the enemys lines, while enemy airmen are returning the compliment by bombing towns inside the American front.
 FOR SALE-Rouse and six acres of land just outside city limits. 1 will sell for $1,000 cash, balance on terms to suit purchaser.-R. H. Hit, phone 250. 21d3wp w. B. Frisby ana Company have purchased the grocery store of Moore Brothers in the Building next door to H. A. Hamilton & Go. The new company will install larger stock of staple and fancy graceries.
 FOR SALE-Two story house, gas five acres, 3-4 mile out on Rosstor road, well fenced, good water. See H. B. Wilhite, Prescott. 17d6w1pd
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
AMERICANS MOP
 UP ON THE HUNS
 NEAR GRAND PRE-
Engaged in Some of Fiercest Fighting of the War Around Verdun-PrOgres Made on the Scheldt.

Washington, Oct. 23.-Further in- dications of an impending major at tack by the American armies on the Verdun front came today in reports of fierce fighting around Vouzieres, where the French are hammering at the flank of the forest position that appears to have been holding up the general American movement. Official German reports show the intensity of the fighting and admit advances.
 The line here forms almost a right angle with the French forces which have crossed the Aisne heading east ward through the hilly and wooded region north of Grand Pre-. The A mericans stand along the base of the angle heading northward into the same difficult territory and the fight ing today indicated a general move ment to force the enemy out of the angle completely, into the open groung byond.
 If this is accomplished, the left flank of General Liggett's American First army will be released and ob- servers here feel confident that an American drive possibly covering the
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
TEN WHITE MEN TO CAMP
 TRAVIS

List of registrants called for ser vice on October "A, 1918. to entrain for Camp Travis, Texas.
 John A. Ghormley, Mt, Moriah Thomas NJ. Downs Prescott, route 4.
 Floyd Huffman, Prescott.
 Roy Andrews, Emmet.
 Lennie Hoverter, Buckner route l. Joe w. Beard, Prescott, route 1.
 James o. Hooker, Prescott route 4. George w. Griffin, Prescott route 1. Horace J. White, Gale route l.
 Lloyd C. Cummins, Prescott, Gale route.
 The boys left this afternoon at 5:45 on a special train over the Mis- souri Pacific railroad.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
YOIrNC FOLKS HERE IS YOUR
 OPPORTUNITY TO ECONOMIZE

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 We use our original copyrighted methods. We make every subject practical and interesting from start to finish; give every lesson personal attention and a personal reply. Our courses are practical and interesting by correspondence. We have taught hundreds successfully, and know we can teach you or we would not guar antee to refund your money. Why continue wastelng your spare mo- ments Turn them into knowledge and make them earn you dollars and serve your country You cant afford to idly dream away your time while your country is calling for help to handle the increased office work caused by this World War.
 For full particulars and free les son fill in and mail to Correspondence Department, Tyler Commercial Coll ege, Tyler, Texas.
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The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
4 REAL BARGAIN

40-acres, ONE HALF of which is ALFALFA land, located ? miles from town on public road, all under good wire fence and cross fenced with same kind of material; all open; 30 acres in cultivation, balance pasture and meadow; comfortable 4-room house; deep well, fine water, with galvanized casing, fair outbuildings For a short time can be had for $2 100000.
 If Moore and Martin.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
Redland Twp. Nackland BOx)


 B. c. Purifoy, John Benton, J. A Greer, Judges. Ben Franklin, Lewis Dewoody, Clerks. Boge Cottingham Sheriff.
 Redland Twp. (Wire Road BOx) John Barham, Will Hannah, F. s McClelland, Judges. Ben Johnson Jim Bryson, Clerks. Dan Johnson Sheriff.
 Taylor Township (Delta Box) Bev Johnson, G. s. Alder, T. B Mitchell, Judges. W. H. Haynes Dan Hay, Clerks. A. R. Rhea, Sher- if.
 Taylor Township (Willisville BoX) Carl Mum, G. F. Herring, L. S. Warmack, Judges. Ed Holloway, J w. Silvey, Clerks. F. M. Abbot Sheriff.
 Union Township (Bluf City Box) John Henry, H. E. Askew, Tom Wilson, Judges. Percy Upton, Jim Black, Clerks. John Creech, Sheriff. Union Township (Theo Box) s. V. Eubanks, Pink Creech, Walter Kirk, Judges. Jeff Kirk, Dee Barks dale, Clerks. Ike Tunnell, Sheriff. Committe met October 21st, 1919, at Prescott, Arkansas, and appointed the above mentioned Judges, Clerks and Sheriffs.
 w. J. White,
 J. H. Bryson,
 J. K. Prescott,
 Election Commissioners.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25

whole American front on both sides of the Mouse will shortly follow. The objective of such a thrust would be primarily, it is said, the smashing of the German left flank between Metz and Sedan.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
LIST OF JUDGES l AND CLERKS
FOR NOVEMBER 9TH ELECTION
Alabama Township.

aldUdHd lOW
 A. s. J. Hamilton, J. D. Pelt, w Nj. Miller, Judges. c. A. Fincher, F r. Nichols. Clerks. c. H. Young Eheriff.
 Albany Township (Sutton Box) E. M. Gammage, Sam Wren, Bob Bright, Judges. E. J. Barham, A. A. Woodul Clerks, Will Thornton, Sheriff.
 Albany Township Uaneburg Box) W. D. Hale, T. F. Honea, T. J. East erling, Judges. w. N. Mum, Ted Me Cough, Clerks. c. R. Hudson, Sheriff.
 Boughton Township
 H. D. Bullock, w. L. Britt, E. De- Laughter, Judges. Herbert Ridgell Dave Pearce, Clerks. Bill Formby, Sheriff
 Caney Township Rosston BoX) R. R. Fairchild, John Dixon, W. G. Caldwell, Judges. J. O. East, J. R. Whitehead, Clerks. w. D. Rhodes, Sheriff
 Caney Township (Cale BoX) R. o. Westmoreland, w. O. Cooley, Neal White, Judges. W. J. Honea, lvey Westmorelend, Clerks. B. W. Mitchell, Sheriff.
 Emmet Township
 Joe Hood, J. l. Wade, J. K. Pres colt, Judges. w. s. Hines, E. w. Bea- ty, Clerks. Oscar Phillips, Sheriff. Georgia Township (Morris Box)
 J. c. Rhodes, John lobe, W. T. Me Daniel, Judges. T. E. White, W. s. Westmoreland Clerks. !. B. West rope, Sheriff.
 Georgia Twp. (Rocky Mound Box). E. M. White, w. A. Barker, D. L. Fore, Judges. Tom Gentry, Tom Davis, Clerks. J. K. Waddle, Sheriff.
 Jackson Township
 T. E. Blakely, T. N. Roe, w. N. Be will, Judges. E. T. McCorkle, Joe h. gram, Clerks. R. W. Copeland, Sher- if.
 Leake Township
 C. o. Hodges, w. w. Drake, Jim Stephens, Judges. J. B. SStarritt, E. ". Cloud, Clerks. Sam Shakelford Sheriff.
 Missouri Twp. Court House Box). J. A. Bailey, L. J. Bryson, o. S. Jones, Judges. F. E. Mwrah, Ben Waller, Jr,, Clerks. F. Matthews, Sheriff.
 Missouri Twp. (Scott's Hall Box) H. V. Scott, J. M. Duke, Walter King, Judges. W. c. Moore, J. V. Bedford, Clerks. s. c. Thornton Sheriff.
 Parker Tomnship (Bodcaw Box) J. D. Parker, Alex May, Bill Me hinley, Judges. Buddy May, E. T. Kennedy, Clerks. l. H. Mack, Sheriff Parker Township (Union Box) H. G. Reeves, John Butler, A. C.. Fincher, Judges. T. H. Butler, w. c. Manning, Clerks. Leon Martin, Sher- if
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25

PEBESCO Tooth Paste, cleans the teeth mad purifies the breath Bueh- anan Drug Store. @ouI
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25

FOR SALE-TWo story resi- dence, 4 rooms and a hall down stairs with rear and front porches, three rooms and hall up stairs. On East Main St with about three acres truck patches and pasture that goes with It. Price $3000. Terms reasonable:
 Moore and Martin. FIJI
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25

When you come to town, rememOef that amount you ared ue us for SUD- scription.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-25
Address

Send free lesson in course of
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25
GERMAN PROPAGANDA

Calummfes published in German
newspapers regarding the treatment
of wounded Germans falling within
the American lines, which reflect d.
rectly on the American Red Cross
have caused the United States govern
ment TO make requests of the German
government, through the Spanish en-
bassadoT at Berlin, as to the basis for
the statement. No reply has been re-
ceiyed.
In making this known the state de-
partment said that while the German
reports have been formally denied by
it on behalf of the Red Cross and by
Henry p. Dawson, chairman of the
Red Cross War Council, it is informed
that the denials never were given cir
culation in Germany.
Early in June" the departments
statement said, the department of
state was informed by the American
minister at Berne that the Information
al Red Cross at Geneva had received
q lENLCl LlDll luC Cent? al COIuIlllltt VI
the German Red Cross at Berlin which
stated that it was understood from
press news that Mr. Dawson, chair.
man of the American Red Cross War
Council, had made the proposition
that the American Red Cross should
not assist the wounded and helpless
Germans. but should leave them 10
their miserable fate.
In response to this the department
of state sent to the American minister
at Berne as from the American Red
Cross. the fo.owing;
THE American Red Cross knows
no such thing as the nationality of a
wounded man. ANY wounded enemy
turned over to the care of the Amer
can Red Cross will receive as kindly
treatment as any friend
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25

N. Y. Ii is 1-story frame structure
156 feet long by twenty-four feet wide.
When work was begun in the morn
ing, not post hole had been dug and
no other preparations were made be-
yond that which is always done before
work begins ON building. The four
corner posts only had been set to
indicate the extreme dimensions of the
building. Considerable of the lumber
for use on the building was on the
spot, but none was cut to size and all
trimming and cutting was done while
the work was in progress.
Promptly at Z o'clock $50 laborers
under two foremen began to dig the
post holes. At noon the roof had been
finished and all windows had been
fitted. At 5:SS the last nail was driven
The building was fully wired; the
lights ready TO be switched on; water
was running in the pipes; all the radl'
ators had been set and hand extln
guishers were hanging on the wall
when the building was reported nm
ished.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25
LIGHTS AND WATER
PUBLIC UTILITIES DISCUSSED IN
SPECIAL COUNCIL SESSION.

As the council chamber is being
used by the Sammies' Mothers club
for few days as "cootie" garment
factory for soldier boys, the city
council met in special session Monday
evening in the Office OF Mayor j. g..
Harold and all were present except
Fitzpatrick of the Fourth and Gustaf-
son of the Fifth wards, who were I'M
avoidably detained.
Mayor Harold read a communica-
tiOn from the secretary of the League
of Iowa Municipalities, calling for a
meeting of the League in Des Moines
Thursday, July rs, to be followed on
Friday the Goth by meeting OF the
representatives of the cities of Iowa,
who are interested in the arbitration
of their electric light or public util-
| ity rates, in accordance with the re-
cent suggestion of Judge Wade OF
| the federal court. Complying with
this letter, the mayor appointed the
| Committee on Lights, Fansher, Kess'
| Ter and Lewis, with also City Attor-
| llNg Ia as w iN ~ 'A'N 49,
Of Oskaloosa at this important hear
ing
! The matter of repairing the street
sweeper engine was placed in the
hands of COuncilmen Lewis and
kessler, with power to have the re
pairs properly adjusted and the ma
chine put in good working order.
| Mr.. Fansher presented a report OF
the joint meeting of the Water Com
mittee, the Board of Supervisors anC
the parties in charge of the work Of
the drainage district at the river anC
Mayor Harold was requested to Sc
cure a satisfactory date with Burns
K Mcdonald. Engineers of Kansas
City, for a consultation with Engin
GERS Blank of the drainage district
and City Engineer Hawkins, so tha
some plan can be devised, so that tht
interests of the city water supply viii
not be hindered or disturbed by th'
changes that are to be made in thu
course of the river.
After the reading of the records o
various meetings and their being ap
proved by the council, the session
was declared adjourned.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25

visit that same afternoon. and con-
tinued to pay him weekly visit until
he was discharged from the hospital.
From this beginning the work of
Colonel and Mrs. Swain extended
gradually They developed regu-
lar Intelligence service" in all the
hospitals in their district. through
which they were Immediately noti-
fed of the arrival Of any man who
claimed American citizenship or who
had been a resident of the United
States. The hospital people welcom-
ed their work and did all in their
power to assist it.
As the Canadian troops began to
come over in large numbers the num-
Der of Americans in the hospitals
around Southampton increased great
ly, and the American Red Cross took
cogniZance of Colonel Swalm's work
by voting him generous apprCpria-
ton TO provide various little comforts
for the men whom he visited.
About half of Colonel Swalm's time
is now taken up with his work among
American sick and wounded. During
the month OF May he averaged 500
visits per week. Most of the men
whom he visits are still members of
either the Canadian or British armies
but the number of cases from the
American army list now approaching
half of the total.
Another part of Colonel Swalm's
voluntary work is the care of Ameri.
can graves. There are nine Ameri.
can soldiers buried in a cemetery near
Southampton. and thirty-four others
in cemeteries in nearby towns and
villages. On Memorial Day this year
services We're held at every one OF
these graves, and flowers Were laid
on them by attachments of American
troops.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25
HOLD THRIFT STAMPS.

In an effort to discourage the con-
version of War Savings Stamps into
cash, the Iowa War Savings commit.
tee has perfected plans TO keep an
absolute check on all such redemp-
tions. Chairmen of all county or
CARNATIONS and all postmasters will
be enlisted in the campaign TO dis
courage the cashing OF stamps.
1t is planned to start this campaign
early and in this manner prevent any
sizeable cashing in of stamps in Iowa.
The state committee realizes that
there were a great many unpatriotic
persons who purchased stamps to
satisfy the soliciting teams with the
idea of converting them into cash as
soon as possible after. 1t is to head
off such unpatriotic action that lead
ers in the War Savings campaign are
bending their energies.
"A man who purchases War Savings
Stamps with the idea of cashing them
in Immediately, is a worse Stacker
than man who declines TO purchase
the stamps in the first place" said
Homer A. Miller, state director of the
campaign THE government knows
it can expect no help from the second
class of men and does not count on
them. 1t has been promised help
from the first class of men and bases
it's expenditures accordingly. In a
short time the Stacker demands his
money from the government and the
government faces the situation of be-
ing forced to return money that has
been pledged for its use, money that
it has counted on and even spent for
supplies and food with which to carry
ON the war"
THE man who converts his War
Savings stamps into cash when he
can afford to carry them during the
entire five year period is sticking a
knife in the back of some soldier boy
who is in the trenches. There will
be many instances where people
bought stamps with the very best in
tentions and were forced by financial
reyerses or sickness to realize the
cash on them. There is no question
but what those people should be paid
their money. We are, however, go
ing to make il an unpopular thing for
persons to convert their stamps who
are financially able to carry them"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25
FIRES ON THE FARMS.

In this campaign to increase the
food supply OF the country and of the
world, conservation is quite as import.
ant as production. The grain and meat
and other foodstuffs now here must
be preserved from wasteful destruc-
ton while additional supplies are be-
ing produced. Fires destroy millions
of bushels of grain and thousands OF
heads of cattle each year and il is the
duty Of the patriotic citizen to reduce
this preyentable and criminal waste by
means in his power.
An important responsibility rests
upon the farmer in this matter. The
Council of National Defense. working
through the State Councils and the fire
maFshals, and with the invaluable CO.
operation 1.-the inspectors Of the
stock and mutual fire insurance com
panies. is making an inspection OF all
the grain elevators, -four mills, pack
ing plants and food warehouses of the
country, with view 10 reducing the
hdZdfuB vi HIe. III tuis thc SVoPeiusio"
OF the owners is expected. and is be-
ing given, as patriotic duty in this
time OF national crisis. But this force
o. inspectors cannot go out Of the
cities ana towns. and yet there is an
enormous amount Of foodstuffs on the
farms which il IL equally important To-
protect against the hazards OF fire.
This work Is up 70 the farmer himself.
and in doing-it he is not only protect
ing his own property and family. but
Is doing his BIT in'the vitality important
work OF conserving the food supplied
Df the world
The great majo,fty OF the fires are
Tue 10 carelessness. and under existing
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-07-25
IT'S A GRAND LIFE
HAROLD TESSMANN GIVES
GLIMPSE OF THE NAVY

William Tessman, No. sol South ID
street has newsy note from his son
Harold r., who has enlisted in the
navy and is located at Puget Sound,
Washington. He likes his new job as
his words testify.
July IA, 191S.--Dear Parents: Just
to let you know that | am still here
and having a good time. The navy is
certainly a grand life. A little WORK,
lots to eat, and plenty to study. All
kinds of amusements and entertain
ment Monday we will hear a returned
Marine lecture. He was gassed and is
unable to be at the front.
Last friday night the Young Won
ans Christian Association gave a pa
geant II certainly was fine. Not worl
during the entire action but the sing
ing OF a few songs. 1t was the prettiest
scene I've noticed for some time.
We had a nice rain here for a cou-
pie Of days but il is dry again. 1t never
gets muddy here. no matter how long
il rains.
| haven't seen any grass here as it
Is too dry, but the roses sure do grow.
The largest and prettfest rose in the
U. s.
, Just got back from breakfast. Had
hash, catsup, bread, hot cakes and
syrup and coffee Had to wait long
time for the cakes but they sure tasted
fine. For dinner today we will likely
have pork chops. That is the regular
Sunday dinner, with dressing, gravy
and potatoes. Our Saturday dinner Is
corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and
pickle.
Saturday morRing we had baked
beans, catsup and banana. So you
see we don't starye.
viii close now Am all ready to go
to church.
Your son. Harold r. Tessman.
Puget Sound. Washington.
School. Navy Yards.