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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-21

In March and April the secretary of
agriculture, on recommendation of the
Office of public roads and rural engi-
neering, approved 212 state road-build-
Ing projects involving more than $500
miles of highways under the federal
aid road act. The estimated cost of
these improvements to the states is
about $15.000,OOO. The federal aid al
lowed is more than $5,O00.0O0.
Bottlers of soft drinks in the United
States may save approximately $4,000
tons of sugar annually by using other
Eweetening materials, according to in
vestigations by specialists of the bu-
reau Of chemistry, United States de-
pmtment of agriculture. The bureau
of chemistry is preparing to furnish
bottlers with sweetening formulas that
will allow the actual sugar content in
soft drinks to be cut to so per cent or
less and at the same time will preserve
the customary taste of the beverages.
Starch sugar, starch strip, maltese sir
mp and honey are the substitutes used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-21
THE AMERICANS
PUSHING ON
Brilliantly Garry Wood and
Take Prisoners.
FINE WORK OF THE MARINES
Supported BY Allied Tanks, They De-
liver A Brilliant counter-at-
tack And Capture A
Forest.

Paris.-The French have struck the
Germans hard blow along front of
about seven and half miles, between
RLbescourt and ST. Maur, recapturing
Belloy, Genlis Wood and the heights
between Courcelles and Mortelner.
The official announcement by the
War Office of this gain says that the
Germans suffered heavy losses and
left more than a thousand prisoners
and some guns in the hands OF. the
French.
Several violent enemy attacks on
Chevincourt were repulsed, but the
Germans gained footing in Mache-
are being bitterly disputed.
American troops brilliantly carried
Belleau Wood, taking 800 prisoners.
Washington. = American troops
northwest of Chateau Thierry adj
vanced their position in Belleau
Wood, capturing $50 prisoners and
considerable war material including
number of machine guns and trench
mortars, General Pershing reported.
1t is in this section that the ma
rines have been fighting for num-
Der of days, and it was assumed here
that they were the troops referred
10.
The statement follows:
Northwest of Chateau Thierry we
woro aoain cToooccf,l in aduouniYO
our positions in the Belleau Wood.
We captured $50 prisoners, of whom
three were officers and considerable
material.
"In the Woevre our batteries ex-
ecuted effective naturalization and
harrassing fire."
American Army at the Marne.-A
battalion of American marines (took?)
the northern half of Belleau Wood
northwest of Chateau Thierry), cap
turing $50 Prussian and Saxon pris-
oners, including 10 officers, and two
Krupp field guns of three-inch cali
Der, several huge minenwerfers and
number of machine guns. The attack
was delivered after two hours of pre-
liminary bombardment in which the
Allied artillery made the shell-Shat-
tered wood an inferno for the Ger
mans resting there.
The furious American assaults
found the Germans stunned and req
ing, ready to surrender. The Amer
lean machine gunners inflicted the
heaviest casualties upon the enemy :
Owing to the excellent artillery prep
aration and the swiftness of the
operation the American casualties
were light.
The Germans launched an attack on
Bouresches, but the assault was
smashed thanks to the GOODNESS of
the American machine gunners and
the accuracy of the artillery.
" Belleau Wood lies in the Chateau
Thierry sector just to the west of the
village of Bouresches and south of the
village of Belleau. 1t is in this region
that the American marines have been
fighting so valiantly recently, and
much praise was bestowed upon them
for their drive of the Germans
through the Belleau Wood. which had
been considered an almost impreg-
nable position by the Germans. Dis
patches from the front on Monday
said the marines had continued their
progress in the wood until the Ger
mans were holding only the northern
fringe of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-21

The restriction on the Importation of
crude rubber has been. followed by re-
strictions on importation of four com.
modities possessing some of the char.
acteristics of rubber, and capable un-
der some circumstances of being used
rs substitutes for natural rubber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-21

In Bavaria the monthly meat ration
has been cut 90 per cent-from 1000
to 500 grams-acc0rding to German
newspapers. The monthly meat ration
in SaXony has been reduced from 500
to 700 grams. Public officials are re-
ported in the Prussian press as discus
sing the possibility of further reduc-
ton Of the bread ration in Prussia.
A Munich paper reports that from
the beginning of the war to March l,
1918, Bavarian hog stocks have de-
creased from 2,106,312 to 766,391 head.
The Danish hog census shows de-
crease from 1851 900 hogs July II.
1917, to $4,000 December 5, 1917, or a
decrease of one-third the number at
the beginning of the war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-21

crowd! had heard ana read mucn or
baseball fans and their method of root
ing, but my conceptions were nothing
scar the real thing. The grandstands,
crowded with army and navy fans,
bristling with megaphones and tossing
hats and demoniac faces, would have
made superb subject for q Autograph
by Sir Frank Bfagwyn.
"'The game got hold of me before
the first pitched ball. The players in
their hybrid costumes and huge gloves,
the catcher in his gas mask, and the
movements of the teams as they prac-
ticed runs shook me with eXciteMent.
Then the game began and the roofing
began. In past years l have attended
various football matches in mining dis
tricts where the players came III for Il
certain amount of raging. but they
were church services compared with
the furious abuse and haZing handed
to any unfortunate who failed to play
ball.
There was, for example. an eXplo-
sive, reverberating "A-h-h-h-h-h" which
/ have been practicing in my back yard
ever since, but without once catching
its true quality. You should have
heard Admiral Sims. as college yell
leader, when the Navy made home
run hit, with his Alta boy; oh, alta
way to play ball" and when they got
an error he sure handed the Navy
theirs.
Eyes; I've got it. From now on I'm
q fan. I'm going to see every baseball
match played anywhere near London.
| shall never be able to watch with ex-
element cricket or football match
after this; it'd be like a tortoise race.
Come along with me to the next hatch
and join me in roofing and in killing
the umpire"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
A NESSAGE

The treasury department, promoting
Liberty Bond campaign interest, tissues
weekly bulletin. which often times
contains remarks Of general interest.
In d current Treasury Bulletin is the
following message;
As we go about our daily tasks IN
peace and safety men are dying every
minute on the battletields of Europe to
save civilization Our own gallant
soldiers are shedding their blood in
France and our sailors engulfed IN the
waters of the Atlantic as they go IN
defense of Americas 5 rights and honor.
Upon our performance of the work
Committed 10 Us depend the lives Of
thousands Of men and women. the fate
of MANY nations, the preservation OF
civilization and humanity itself; and
the more efficient and prompt We peo-
pie of America are in doing our part,
the more quickly viii this war come to
an end and the greater the number OF
our soldiers ana sailors VINO will be
saved from death and suffering and
the greater number of the people OF
other nations released from bondage
and saved from death.
To work, to save, to economize, to
give financial support to the govern
ment is duty of the nation and TO the
world and it is especially duty 10 our
fighting men who on land and sea are
offering their lives for their country
and countrymen.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
ABOUT FLOUR SUBSTITUTES

In other columns of the Glacier this
week appears photograph of the no.
bic women of France, taking the place
of draft horses in the fields that their
children and the fighting men may
have food. The picture is accompanied
by short article from the pen of DIR.
Alonzo Taylor that should strengthen
in the heart of every American the de-
sire to save wheat flour for shipment
to these noble allies of ours.
Yet we hear repeated stories of To-
cal people who declare that they do not
believe in the use of substitutes. We
hear that the rice, corn or other flours
are bought, but instead of eating them
the purchasers feed the products to
stock or poultry. Srch offense will
surely bring a swift punishment, and a
punishment that is deserved.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
For Circuit JUDGE

In June 1917, the appointment was
given me to succeed the late Judge W.
l., Bradshaw as Circuit Judge Under
the law this appointment holds only un-
til the next general election and this
Office is one OF those which the people
will be called upon to fill next Noyelu-
ber During the last nine months |
have endeavored to fulfil the duties OF
Circuit Judge faithfully and Justly, with
ont any fear and without any favor. Ii
it is agreeable to the voters OF the
Seventh Ju'icial District, | should like
to be elected as Judge Bradshaw's sue
cessor and therefore announce my candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination for
Circuit Judge.
| can promise nothing more for the
future than have tried to do since last
June, except that added experience
should bring greater efficiency.
FRED ". WILSON.
paid AdV1
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
WOnen'S
Sweaters
II III r II A II = + a 1 II

signed by the bidder With his au.
dress
Each bid is to be presented under
sealed cover and shall be accompan-
led by cash, bidders bond, made
payable to Hood River County, ore
gon. or a certified check made pay
able to the County Clerk of Hood
River County for an amount equal at
least to five per cent of the amount
of said bid. and no bid shall be con
sidered unless such cash, bond or
check is endorsed herewith. Such
bidders bond shall be conditioned
that if said bid be accepted the par
ty bidding will enter into and exc
cute the contract Should the sue
ccssful bidder to whom the contract
is awarded fail to execute the same,
within ten days Cnot including Sun
day. from the date Of the mailing of
the notice from the County Court 70
him, according to the address, there
with given, that the contract is ready
for signature, such cash. bond or
certified check shall be forfeited to
Hood River County, and the same
shall be the property Of the County
All cash bonds and certified checks
will be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders who submitted the same
corporate surety bond will be
required for faithful performance Of
the contract in sum equal to one
half of the total amount of the bid
Plans may be seen and forms and
specifications and contract may be
secured at the County Clerks office.
Hood River. Oregon.
deposit of $500 will be required
for plans and specifications Deposits
will he returned to each bonafide
bidder.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals, or to accept the pro
posals, or to accept the proposals
deemed best for Hood River County.
BY Order of the County Court
By Kent Shoemaker, Clerk,
BY E. f. Shoemaker, Deputy
1874
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals addressed to the
County Court of Hood River County,
Oregon, and endorsed, Proposal Cor
Constructing a Bridge in Hood Riv-
er County, Oregon, across the east
Fork OF Hood River near Mt. Hood
Postoffice." will be received by the
County Court OF said County at its
office in the Courthouse, Hood River,
Oregon, until 10 O'Clock a m on the
10th day of April. 1918, and at that
time and place will be publicly open
ed and read
The bridge is to be a 10S-foot Howe
truss, covered.
All proposals must be made upon
blank forms to ba obtained from the
County Clerk at his office at the
Courthouse, Hood River, Oregon;
must give the prices proposed, both
in writing and figures, and must be
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

BY virtue of nm execution in foreclosure duY
issued by the Clerk OF the Circuit Coutl % me
County Of Hood River, State OF Oregon ialed
the 25th day of March, 1918, in certain acioii
IN the Circuit Court for said County anu
state, wherein J f.. Hall as rlainun reco'.
cred judgment against j. h. Han j. all
Ellzaetth Hall for the sum Of ran4H Nllu {
per cent interest from August 8 lglf ana COSTS
and disbursements taxed at N26 sd, shd alto'-
neys fees in the sum of $500 with per cent
Interest from Feb 3. l9lo'
Notice is hereby given that VIII on tht -otu
day OF April, 1918, AT the east iropl doui ul tue
Court House In Hood River N ssld .ounDt
at 200 o'clock in the afternoon of s1d "a!
sell AT public auction to the highest bHhtl
for cash, the following described property
TO wit: An undivided one. half Interest lh Hnu
to the East one-hait Of the southeasl IuaiteI
ofN%ction -Four %, Township one ~ "uulh'
haDge Ten O0) Fast OF the Nilaneilt MtI +.
dian, situated in Hood River County @'"'e oi
oregon. TAKEN andslcvied upon rs ne pl9P
erty Of the said j H. Hall, jr ana tllhaDtlh
Hall, or az much thereof as may be necessary
TO satisfy the said judgment in favor 1i ! f.
hall against said }, + Hall. Jr, ana E3haptln u
Han, with interest thereon, together WIN ~
costs and disbursements that have or may
accrue. THOS. + JOH NSON, sherlH
Dated at HI cd River, oregon, March I51!!h'
1918. 40
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
The HUNS ARE HELD

The great German offensive has lost
its momentum. The huns are held.
The fighting qualities of the British
have again been proven in the greatest
battle of the world. While the brunt
of the fighting, according to the reports
of the onslaught by more than three
quarters of million German soldiers.
was borne by British armies, who were
attacked most furiously, the French,
too. have again shown that spirit that
turned the tide at the Marne and at
Verdun. Some of our American regi
ments have fought shoulder to shoul-
der with their allies.
Military writer's are holding the kai-
ser's offensive, as it seems now to be
developing, as more of a victory for
the allies than for the hun, for the
allied armies have withdrawn in ac-
cordance with strategic plan. The
Germans have used the mass forma.
ton, pouring men into the slaughter
by the thousands. 1t is known that
the Prussian army numbered $40, 900 or
more men. Their loses, it is estimated
were 20 per cent. While it is true that
the British lost heavily OF. artillery,
which could not he moved back from
the front, this loss was expected. The
boche army has been drawn on, and
now, military experts predict, a great
allied offensive may be expected at
any moment.
1t is the wish of every American
that we had larger army in Frace to
assist in making this offensive one
that will count, one that will smash
to mighty victory But as it is, the
aid Of our gallant regiments already
over there will be great.
Sunday, when the dispatches came
telling of the onrush of the gray tide
of kaiser-driven men, feeling of de
preston smote US all. But that feel
ing soon gave way to one of dogged
determination. And millions prayed
God that the lines might hold until we
could get there. On the heels of the
German drive came the report of Gen.
eral Leonard Wood, who urged the
mobilization of an army of 5000, 900
as soon as possible, and it met the
hearty approval of Americans.
Nineteen hundred and eighteen years
ago, one of the worlds most momen-
tous crises was in progress. Out of
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the
Cross at Calvary was born the Chris
tian religion. While Wilhelm IL boasts
with words of saerilege that God is his
ally, the principles of Christian religion
are really on.trial today there on the
western front in France. World de.
mocracy for which we fight, is battling
for life. But the star of hope is burn.
ing strong in the skies Let US, as the
Scripture, written about the days be-
fore that on which Christ arose from
the dead advises, consider the grin
truths and face the future with deter.
mination Events of this week have
been momentous ones, and Americans
have been made to realize our great
part in the world war, and that We
must win.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

In the Underwood orchard district
we have seen a union church, made up
of many denominations, come to life
and thrive. The same may be said OF
the Upper Hood River Valley. And
nationally we see the cooperation of
religions of all kinds in the great war
struggle. The Y. NJ. c. A., the Y. M.
H., A., the Salvation Army. Luther
ans, Catholics and Mormons are work.
ing side by side to make comfortable
our soldiers and to maintain their
morale. For the purpose of coordina-
ting religious work at the big canton
ment a meeting was held at Knights
of Columbus hut, at Camp Lewis,
Wash, last week by Catholics. Method
lists, Episcopalians and Mormons.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
SHERIFFS SHOULD BE CONTINUED

AS charmen of draft or exemption
boards, it seems to US that county
sheritfs should be kept in office. 1t is
proposed that such regulation be put
into effect. OF course, no high sheriff
whose loyalty to his country is in
doubt or who is extremely inefficient,
should be maintained in Office. Sher-
ifs now in office are thoroughly famll-
lar with the workings of the draft
board. To keep the extensive organ
ization functioning unbrokenly, why
not keep those who understand its
work at their posts?
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
Subscription. SnS0 Per Year.
FOOD AND CLOTHING

n a discussion Of the food question
last week, the Glacier remarked that
all of US would be exceedingly busy by
this time if mr food supply tie com
ing year depended on our own war gar
den efforts. We want to carry that
thought a bit further because Of sug-
gestion IN the visit here OF r., A.
Blanchard. agrlculturist of the State
Livestock Bank, of North Portland,
who discussed sheep and pig clubs
with the First National Bank officials.
Mr.. Blanchard and the Portland
banking institution are promoting
these pig and sheep clubs from a patri-
otic and general economic motive. We
are awed when we consider the short
age of fats, pork and wool. OF course,
a:single community expanding its live
stock industry, especially small com
munity like Hood River, can accom-
plish little. But the cumulative re-
turns, like the saving resulting when
each of Americas millions saves a
slice of bread day, from the expan-
sion in hundreds of such districts soon
reaches the point where it is easy to
comprehend. The raising of sheep in
Lower Valley orchards, where the ami
mails might damage lowhanging
boughs, does not seem practical, but
we cannot see why ranchers of the
Upper Valley country cannot, with
profit to themselves and at the same
time render a service to their country,
raise a great many sheep. To raise
more pigs in the Hood River valley
ranchers must at the same time grow
more corn. They can do it if they
will.
And now to get to our thought OF
last week again. If our meat supply
were to depend largely on our own
efforts, would We not begin raising
hogs? We might overdo the thing. II
our voollen underwear were to depend
on our own efforts to raise wool many
of us would begin raising sheep.
These assertions are purely problem
attic, but they may be nearer the truth
than we realize. A little preparation
will not do us any harm
Aside from all that has been said be-
fore, these pig and sheep clubs, stimu-
lating the boys of the community to
engage in useful work. will go far to-
ward equippng them for useful
careers. Sound business principles
learned at an early age are the ones
that last longest.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

One of the best ways to shorten the
war is to set yourself for long, grim
struggle. Do mot fool yourself from
day to day with the belief that the
struggle will be short. Place your
house in order, observe the rules of
the food administration, make budget
and prepare to participate to the ut
most in Liberty Bond purchases and
buy thrift stamp every day.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

that amounts almost to religious exalt-
alton, the woman of France bears the
burden.
Now, conditions being as they are,
does it lie within the heat of the
American people to preserve and hold
to every convenience of our life at the
expense Of adding an additional burden
to the womanhood Of France? This is
the exact question that is involved in
our substitution of other cereals in
place Of wheat.
The women of France must be en-.
ahled to hold up the morale of the
French soldier until next spring. The
moral of the house decides the moral
of the soldier in the fighting line. We
can do this by giving to them the
greatest possible freedo in their food
supply, and of this, wheat is the chief
factor.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
For Commissioner.

To the Republican Voters of Hood River
County:
| hereby announce that | will be a
candidate at the coming primaries for
for denomination to the office whcl.
am at present holding as County Com.
missioner.
If nominated and elected, | pledge
myself to discharge the du,es Of the
office to the best OF my judgment
T. HAWKES..
paid Adv ml4tl
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28
For County JUDGE

| will he a candidate for election to
the position now hold under appoint.
ment by the Governor. Ii nominated
and ELECTED shall continue in the fu-
ture, as have in the past, to work
solely for what believe to be for the
best interes's of the people OF this com
munity,
Paid Adv. l.. N BLOWERS.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

My words are not powerful enough
to do even scanty justice to the most
heroic figure in the modern world, and
of ages past-the woman Of France.
Of the healthy men who are not en-
gagged in the military service in France
practically all are engaged either in
transportation or in the manufacture
of munitions, leaving the agriculture
absolutely to the women. Not only
this, but they have stepped into the
place of work animals; you can go into
any section of France today and see
women of magnificent, noble woman
hood huched to the plough and culti-
waiting the soil. All of the agriculture
rests upon their shoulders. The home.
always an extremely efficient home,
maintains few old men, the wounded
and the tubercular. Uncomplaining,
with high devotion, with an attitude
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

When that news came Sunday of the
terrible onslaught of the German
hordes, we caught ourselves straining
as we do sometimes when spectators at
boat race or wrestling match. Our
nerves are at such point that we
work as hard as the contestants. We
want to help We can work off this
surplus Of nerves and make our efforts
count most heavily by going down and
buying War Stamps.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

Remember old Hickory Jackson. Let
our backs stitfen like the tough ram
rods used by his squirrelrifie warriors,
and may our spirit of determination get
across over there and into the hearts
of our boys and their valiant fellow
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

After all that has been said, it hard
ly seems necessary to repeat that
every Hood River orchardst should
spray and thin his apple crop this sea-
son as never before. Reports from
New York and other big eastern orch
ard districts indicate one of the larg-
est Yields in history.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-03-28

ing, but Earl was told that he was be-
ing served with beefsteak. He ate
three or four bites and then said
Mother, Bill Filz must have had
this steak in the refrigerator next to
dog salmon.
His father was unable to control
that roaring laugh of his any longer.