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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
SOLDIER LETTERS
April 20, 1918

April ~, lslo
Dear Folks at Home:
| received no letters from home
last week but did receive an Ashland
Record and few Couriers, which |
enjoy. Yes, will be glad to have
the Courier regularly, although |
don't know many people around
there II is interesting anyway as II
seems to give brief resume OF state
and national affairs as well as OF
local happenings.
You doubtless know that every
company usually has some kind OF
mascot. Our squadron has been
without one ever since losing the
Texan pup on the St. Paul. which by
the way turned over recently at the
dock. However. We are making up
for lost time now. The squadron has
about completed raising a fund Of
1000 francs with which we intend
to adopt two French war orphans as
mascots for the period OF one year
by the plan outlined in the Stars and
Stripes. the official newspaper OF the
A. E. f.. which I am sending you
under separate cover. AS you will
notice in that paper that many
squadrons are doing the same thing
and II is really a splendid idea.
Recently our commanding officer
picked up a baby wild boar some
where near here. and Is keeping 1t
for mascot. II Is about the size OF
a cat and has such large head that
1t almost balances on its front legs.
II has quite long hair. almost fur.
which runs in light and dark stripes
down its back and some OF the boys
keep II nice and clean and II is quite
cute. They feed 1t out OF bottle
although 1t is strong enough to fol-
low the boys about, however. It dare
not show much speed as 1t is con-
stantly in danger of taking nose
dive. Two weeks ago our captain
shot wild boar. They get to be
about as heavy as an ordinary hog.
| think. but are much longer legged
and more active. and guess are
rather formidable II cornered.
OLIVER MORTON.
40Oth Aero Con. Squad.
A. e. r.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27

quickly adopted. In many cases the
advancing French troops brought the
first aid material and sometimes sue.
ceeded In saving the trees. Where the
tree was absolutely cut down--as hun.
dreds were--therc was, Of course, no
relief measure to employ. Members
Of the U. $. Food Administration
brought this picture to America. Ear
ly In the war the German govern
ment introduced policy Of strict
food conservation at home and has
endeavored to curtal In every posi-.
BILE manner the French and English
supply. U boat warfare and dies, rue.
tion Of farming property are parts Of
the same campaign.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
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len the Gerlnans re.
treated from long held
positions In Northern
France they glrdled ev-
cry fruit tree that time
permitted. Here is
such a tree, hacked be-
yond chance OF the
trees surviving unless
first aid measures were
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
GRIPPING OF INDUSTRIES

The Northern Iron company pro-
duces more than so per cent Of the
low phosphorus pig iron in the Unit
ed States. 1t is an absolute, primary
essential In the manufacture OF guns.
projectiles and many other appli-
ances used in the conduct Of the waI
In a letter to Walter +. Bailinger,
of the firm OF Ballinger & Perrot.
Philadelphia. this company makes
public the fact that for weeks in the
middle Of the winter it had one of
its furnaces shut down on account
OF the shortage OF fuel, while the
brewing industry was using hun
dreds of thousands of tons Of coal.
After an investigation the company
found that it was losing about 16
per cent of the working time of its
men because OF alcoholic beverages,
and that its accidents were increas-
ed 43 per cent by the same agency.
W. s. Pilling, the president Of the
company, transmitted to Mr.. Ballin-
ger a letter signed by the general
manager, l.. P. Ross, which says:
I'VE know of nothing that would be
as beneficial in the prosecution OF
the war, and nothing that would add
to our staying power as would pro-
hibition."
Many other industries we're in a
similar condition, declared Mr.. Ross,
and he continues under date of Feb
ruary 6:
I'VE are convinced that one of the
very large contributing causes to
the present deplorable and disquiet-
ing condition in which our country
is in is the liquor traffic. For in
stance. there are hundreds of thous-
ands OF tons of fuel now being con-
sumed by the breweries and in the
places where alcoholic beverages are
dispensed. There is also an enorm-
Gus number of railroad cars requir-
ed for the transportation of raw ma
terials and finished product of the
breweries throughout the country,
when the cars are sorely needed for
fuel and war essentials. We are also
told of the reduced efficiency of coal
miners and workmen in war indus
tries through the consumption OF
alcoholic beverages, and from our
own experience in the employment
Of labor, we know this to be sound
fact"
Ross stated that the Northern
Iron company was producing only
one-quarter of the tonnage it could
have produced II fully supplied with
fuel
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
LEAGUE CONVENTION
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED

The tenth annual Epworth League
convention OF klamath district has
proved most successful from spir-
itual AS well as social standpoint,
Friday afternoons program was
most helpful. The convention theme,
Keep the League Fires Burning"
was emphasized throughout the con-
vention as each must fill his own
place as we'll as the places left va
cant by our soldier boys. The de-
votional service and talks were es-
pecially helpful.
The reception Friday evening was
alive from start to finish. A num-
be- OF introduction games ms well MS
others SON made everyone enjoy the
convention the more As the were
soon all acquainted, aud Jadslng
from the chatter, everyone had
good time. Miss Catherine Lerow
and Edith Brown gave a very pleas
ing gipsy song In costume. The re-
freshments consisted OF punch and
waters.
As the sun was rising Saturday
morning the young people made
their way to the city park for a sun
rise prayer meeting, which was led
B by Miss Catherine Miller This was
very impressive service, long tc
be remembered by all. Soon the
smell OF coffee, sausage and eggs
called the hungry Epworthlans t'
breakfast.
Group prayer meetings were leo
by May Lindley OF Medford, Georsi'
Williams OF Medford and Viviar
Isham OF this city. Each grouI
found a convenient spot for auie
time with God. The lesson "Rendei
Unto Caesar the things that are cae
sar's and unto God those things tina
are Gods" was applied to the pres
ent day, our responsibility to ou
government and our God.
The business meeting followed
The officers for the new year n
elected are: President. Joseph Bate
man, Medford; first vice president
Minnie Kincade. Ashland; secon'
vice president, Kathleen LeRaut
Wilbur: third vice president. Dor
Herman, Grants Pass; fourth vic'
president. Lyle Perrin. Roseburg
secretary, May Lindley. Medford
treasurer. Ernest Jeifery. Talent
and Junior League superintendent
Miss Tooker. Ashland. "The 81
Drive" by the president, Mary Tin
ker. OF Medford, the round tabl
talks and the department meeting
filled the morning.
In the afternoon the visitors wer
shown around the city and ende
the afternoon with n hike up MI
west OF the city on the Merlin road
Supper was served at the churc
and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mis-
Helen Fifleld was toastmaster. viz
ian Isham represented the HON
chapter. as president while the re
spective presidents responded. TIL
old and new cabinet also responded
Rev. l.. Myron Boozer. Rev. d. 4
Finch and Rev. Melville T. Wir'
we're guests. all responding.
A patriotic pantomIne under IN
supervision Of Mrs. Sam Baker ent
ed the evening with sober though
Rev Melville T. Wire preache
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
Way to Test the World.

There is one way for every man to
determine for himself whether the
world Is growing better or worse All
he has to do Is to ascertain whether
the number Of people who agree with
him Is increasing or diminishing
Houston Post.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
Sewing Machine Aid.

Take board that will fit easily In
the machine drawer and drive finish.
ing nails In II at regular intervals
about two inches apart. Put your
spools Of thread on these nails, with
numbers up, arranging white thread
on one side, colors on the other and
silks at the back.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27

II Is estimated that the loss TO
the British Y. NJ. c. A, since tho
German drive on the western front
In buildings. equipment, supplies
ETC.. is more than 100000, Scores
OF huts have been wiped out by
shell fire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27
OREGON WEATHER

\ Fair; warmer tonight. except 4
\ near the coast; moderate north
\ westerly winds.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27

KEEPING CLEAN OVERSEAS
A million and a half cakes OF soap
won't overseas In one Y, NJ. c. A.
shipment for American soldiers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-27

All kinds of CONNER ial Printing
at the Courier Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
War Savings Movement

Dean H. Perry, Editor Of the Barre
Times has been appointed Publicity
Manager for the War-Savings Movement
for the State of Vermont and will have
charge of that branch Of the campaign.
The Vermont Lumber and Wood
Working Industries are being represented
in the War-Savings Movement by the
following Committee, which recently
met with the State Director at Montpel-
Ter. and completed its organization.
Martin A. Brown, Chairman, Presi-
dent Woodstock Lumber Company;
Frank w. Elliott Burlington, James A.
Stacey, White River Junction, Elmer E.
Doe, Orleans, Fred G. Brown, Benning-
ton.
This Committee will take special
charge of the sale of War-Saving Stamps
and Thrift Stamps among the lumbermen
of the State and men employed in the
Wood Working industries. The territory
allotted to each member of the Committee
is as follows:
Frank w. Elliott, -Chittenden, Frank
lin, Addison, Lamoille and Washington
Counties; James A. Stacey, Windsor,
Orange, and Windham Counties; Elmer
E. Doe, Essex and Caledonia Counties;
Fred G. Brown, Bennington and Rut-
land Counties.
In the figures recently compiled at
Washington, it appears that Vermont
leads the entire list of the United States
in the amount Of savings deposits per
capita, with an average saving deposit
for every man, woman and child of
$274.27, Massachusetts coming next with
an average deposit Of S272.41, while tn e
average of the Southern States drops to
$9.4S per capita and Of the Western States
to 1852 per capita. According to these
figures, Vermont's savings habit should
enable her to be one of the first States tC
reach it's allotment in the sale of War.
Savings Stamps, and this is already fore.
Swallowed by the unusual interest
exhibited in the schools, which are being
thoroughly organized throughout the
Educational Department OF the State
In some classes it is already reported
that over 70 percent of the pupils are
owners of Thrift Stamps
The Rutland Railroad and the Maine
Central Railroad have arranged to have
War-Savings Stamps on sale at thei'
ticket offices in Vermont.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
THE STATES WORK
Summaries of December Reports of State
Departments to Board of Control

terms of the federal act H. H. Glib
son of Ames, Iowa, has been appoint
ed as state director Of agricultural
education. The commissioner has
been in conference with the federal
government at Washington as to
plans for the special training Of men
drafted for service in the National
army. 1t is contemplated that in
struction in certain mechanical oc-
equations may be given in night
schools under the direction Of local
school boards and will be paid for in
part by federal funds and in part By
state or local funds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
STATE PRESS
Congressman DaIe's Message.


Guns, more guns and still more gus
was the burden Of the interesting war
talk by Congressman Porter H. Dale be-
for Barre audience last evening. We
must have guns to win the war-we
must have guns to blaze path for our
infantry; we must have guns to back
them up as they advance; we must have
guns to hold the enemy from counter
attacking. Guns-big guns-are the es-
sential thing at the present stage Of our
war participation. We must not wait
for Great Britain and France to furnish
us our artillery; we must go ahead and
furnish it ourselves. Without guns the
French were driven back in the early
stages Of the war; without heavy guns
the British were forced back before the
onrlsh Of the German war machine. But
when the French and the British got
their big guns into action they forced
back the Germans at Verdun and they
pulverized the Wanted defenses of the
Germans on the Somme, and they also
blew off the top of Vimy ridge and en-
abled the brave Canadian infantry to
storm that important and dominating
height A nation can have an army of
ever so great size and we'll drilled but
without the big guns and against big
guns it is impossible sfor them to make
Roadway. Big guns and plenty of them
will win this war; and the war is going
to be decided right on the 700 -mie front
from the North sea to the border of
Switzerland. The whole thread of con-
viction through Dale's talk was the ne
cessity of frenzied preparation in the
building and the massing of big guns
and the munitions to go with them. We
must have the guns.
In making that plea for more guns
Congressman Dale impressed his hearers
with his sincerity his honesty of convic-
ton and his freedom from petty politics.
His address throughout was tinctured
with the spirit of patriotic devotion to
the government, but it carried with it
the idea that there nevertheless ought
to be greater speed in certain lines Of ac-
tivity in order to make the strength of
the United States fully felt In carrying
that message he is doing good work,
illrstifying his visit to the battle fronts
last simmer; and we wish to repeat
what we have previously asserted that
to be etfectuaI in the channels where
,prodding is most needed the message
ought to be carried to Washington. We
hope, therefore, that the time may be-
come opportune soon for him to address
his fellow congressman on the phases of
the war as they appeared to him during
his visit to Europe. Daily Times
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
$1,549,13s.94
State Board Of Health,

The report of the state board Of
health is largely concerned with a re-
view Of the conditions in the state
as to venereal diseases. Particular
attention is directed to the figures
from the war department which show
the extent to which these diseases
were prevalent among the men in the
national army. Attention is called to
the opinion of the surgeon general
that the prevalence of these diseases
in the army is largely due to condi-
tons in civil life. The reports of
these diseases made to the state board
Of health indicate that there are prob
ably about 20 cases per thousand Of
population in the state as contrasted
with so per thousand in the regular
army, $50 in the national guard and
200 in the national army.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
NORTON
Mrs. Eta Brown is very ill.

David and Joseph Andrews went to
Montreal last Friday to accompany
their sister Margaret home. She is
making a speedy recovery from her
recent illness. Her many friends are
pleased to learn of her improvement.
Mrs. Charles Bolgier is keeping
house for her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Turgeon, who were called to
Lewiston, Me-, by the death of a
relative.
Miss Blanche Malloy has gone to
Berlin to work.
Bernie T. Cameron of the U. S.
Navy is home on furlough. He is
looking fine and is in the best of
health, but will be glad when it is
all over.
News of the death of Sidney
Cobb of New York City reached here
last week. His friends will remem-
Der him as bookkeeper for the Fitz-
gerald Land and Lumber Co., at
Averill. Much sympathy is felt for
the family.
Rodney L. Marsh land Miss Doris
Morrell of Canaan, were weekend
guests Of relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Folconor Of
Dixville. Que, and VIM. Cunnington
of Magog. Que, are guests of ],
Cunnington and family -
A letter received by relatives Of
John Carpenter of Dawson City tell
ing us of the severe winter they
have had. For days the temperature
was so low that one could not work
out of doors, so below was the limit,
and that hasn't much on old Yer
mont.
Mrs. E. J. Nelson has given one Of
her rooms to the Red Cross to meet
and work in. This certainly is big
donation in these times of fuel
scarcity. Five new members were
added to the list. Donations ack.
nowledged with thanks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
Free Public Library Commission

Frec FuDilc Library commission.
The free public library commission
sent out during the month IS travel
ing libraries. These travelling librar-
les are of four kinds: school librar-
les, general travelling libraries, farm
ers' and study club libraries. These
are collections Of books adapted, as
the names imply, to various groups of
readers. The school libraries are
made up of 80 books for children of
all ages, with or 3 for the teacher.
The general and farmers libraries
contain As books, both stories and
nonfiction, with about Is children's
books. In the farmers libraries, the
nonfiction is mainly on agricultural
subjects. Each study club collection
is on one subject. These vary in size.
Any one Of these collections NAV be
borrowed for months for the ask
ing; that is, the signing of printed
application and payment of express
charges both ways. The commission
also has stereoscopic views and a
large mounted picture collection COW
ering variety of subjects, which are
lent either with or without books.
Further information and application
forms may be obtained by addressing
the Free Public Library Commission
at Montpelier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
Commissioner Of Industries

During the month Of December the
department has been collecting data
for the war department of the fed
eral government as to the number of
skilled laborers in certain mechanical
trades. This information was obtain
ed through correspondence and by a
special agent employed for that pur-
pose.
The department is also making a
canvass Of the various industries of
the state for the purpose Of aiding
any and all returning soldiers who
have been crippled in the service OF
the government to procure employ
ment.
There were reported during the
month $50 accidents of which Z were
fatal. Compensation has been allow
ed by the commissioner in 1877 cases
and in 1877 cases final settlement re-
ceipts have been approved.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
Cut this QUIT is worth money

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co..
1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return
a trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds, and Group; Foley
KidneyPills and Foley Cathartic Tab
lets. John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

THE STATE PRISON had at the
end Of the month 145 male inmates
and 18 female inmates. OF these 81
had been employed through the month
in the shirt shop, in the work room,
II on the farm and in outside work,
8 in the shop devoted to the making
and repairing Of clothes and shoes
and the rest in miscellaneous occu-
pations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
STATE INSTITUTIONS.

THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL had
2s1 inmates at the end of the month.
During December S inmates escaped
but were all retaken. Considerable
repair work was done during the
month. Regular class work and in
struction in sewing has been organ
ICED. The system Of receiving and
disbursine supplies at the institution
has been reorganized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

Barre residents are to get their
sugar on the card system. Husband
or wife of each family goes to the
city clerk and gets a card and the
merchants divide the amount they
can sell to each family every week
by the supply on hand at the begin
nng of the week. This is an equita-
bic way to handle the sugar question
ard should be followed by every viii
lage
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

The Burlington News says, eff
Wilson can stop the American people
gormandizing, it will not only in
crease the amount of food for eX
port purposes, but it will relieve
more doctors for army service"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
THE STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE

INSANE had a daily average num-
Der of 72S patients during December.
For each of the last six months Of
1917 the daily average numbered as
follows: July, 1852; August, 743; Sep
TENDER, 1856; October, 743; November,
739; December, 728.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
THE STATE LABORATORY OF

THE STATE LABORATORY OF
HYGIENE made 1854 examinations
during the month divided as follows:
ESQ diphtheria, 80 typhoid, malarial,
11S tuberculosis, S. syphilis, 80
sonorrhoea, pneumonia type deter
limitations, Sc water analyses, 40 milk
examinations, II drug examinations
2 autopsies tn complete death
returns. 4 miscellaneous examinations
for the courts and 142 miscellaneous
examinations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

One of the most helpful ways to
make food conservation a success is
to cut out public, church and secret
order dinners and suppers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
state Board Of Education.

The plans submitted by the state
board Of education to the federal
board of vocational education for the
proposed expenditure Of the share Of
the federal funds apportioned to this
state have been approved. Under the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
Financial Summary.

Financial Summary.
Cash balance. No ...
vember 80. 1917 Isl, 443,770.9
Receipts for November :. 105,365.01
$1,549, 1854
Auditors orders paid
in November .......... s699, 406 OF
Cash balance, December
81. 1917 ............... $40, TO. ss
"
= ~ 3. $1,549,13
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

commissioner OF Agriculture.
The commissioner Of agriculture re-
ports that marketing investigations
have been made with reference to
the sale Of beans. hay. maple products
and Greek and Italian cheese. A CO.
operative arrangement has been en-
tered into with the state agricultural
college to conduct q monthly educa-
tional butter storing contest. In the
creamery inspection work, AZ dairy
plants and rs farms were inspected
during December. The state veter1n-
arian gave the tuberculin test to IL
herds containing 324 head of cattle
and II herds containing 514 head
were tested by the federal veterin-
arian. A total of 1925 were con-
demned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01

President Wilson should pray to
be delivered from such friends as
Senator Stone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-02-01
THE BOARD OF CHARITIES AND

PROBATION has inspected 7 poor
houses during the month, issued war;
rants for the return of parolers and
probationers. placed 10 children in
homes and made investigation of fam
lily conditions in s cases.