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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-11-07
THE CLOWN PRINCE WRITES TO
PAPA WILHELM
By Louis Syberkrop, Author Of the
Devils Answer to the Kaiser
On the Run, Somewhere in France.
Oct. 10Th, 1918

On the Run, Somewhere in France.
Oct. 10th, 1918
Lieber Pop:
A copy of "DieFliegende Batter"
was handed to me this morning. Just
as had ordered my army to take up
a strong position fifty miles east of
here what did l read? These
awful lines. "The Kaiser can't sleep,
Sometimes he weeps, again he talks
about Indicating in favor of the
"Kronprinz." Pap! what is the srum-
bus" back there in Potsdam that you
cannot sleep? Why should you allow
yourself to be disturbed. Tell those
night providers to quit celebrating
recent victories during the hours their
Emperor wants to sleep and yet we
must be lenient with the public. Why
should they not rejoice when German
Victory is so near at hand. "mine-
self" have lost much sleep of late, l
no more than get my tent pitched for
a nice little snooze, when there is a
"whoop" that sounds like pack of
wolves. It 81 those ''ferdampte" cow
boys from America, that prowl around
when we least expect them; they
whoop and holler "herausmit." 1t gets
on my nerves and have to move.
Tell me pap,how did so many of
them get here? Listen, lieber Fatter,
while whisper nit you. Before you
retire, drink six fingers of Jamaica
rum, should sleep not come to you
in two hours double the dose and you
will sleep like the innocent man you
are.
The paper states you weep like a
little child. Ach himmel pap! Ich
NIGHT ferstehen-why should you weep
Tears in those fierce penetrating
eyes, Never!!! 1t was the great
German professor, Herr Won Pumper-
nickel, who wrote, "Laugh and the
world laughs with you, Weep, and
you weep alone" Pap, remember,
you are not alone. Am not with you
and my Damascus sword at my side
1--WE should worry!" Pap! learned
that slang fraze from some Yankee
prisoners, took recently.
/ cannot believe, pap, those tears
are "yennuine," leave that for the
Belgians. There is not thing for
which you should reproach yourself.
You have no regrets coming. Have
you not held out the olive branch
and offered to run and rule the whole
world free of charge? In the name
Of the German Colt, what more can
die dumme sweine ask for. There is
but one thing for you and 1 to do,
quit our usual German Kultur, be-
cause roughnecks like the Yanks
show none Of our former leniency.
Cast all pity and forebearance to the
wind, and, as the Huns of old make
q clean sweep as we go, leave nothing
upon which to ever again build a
civilization that will hamper Germany.
Do that pap, and they will cry for
|fpeace.
There is such thing as diplomatic
tears. oh pap, du Dist elmer alter
fox-pardon me pap for calling you
an old fox. The German Michel has
been handed down to you through a
long line Of Hohenzollern ancestors,
who knew the game. Get it anyway
you can, but get it, even if you have
to shed salty tears. The German
people will think you are crying for
the Fatherland and they will rise to
the man. Die wacht am der Rhine
shall be defended, for "Gott is still
NIT uns" and German Kultur shall
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-11-07

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-11-07
Contracts for mlotortrucka. cio,si

Contracts for motortruckS, chassis
ambulances, tractors. passenger cars,
motorcycles and bicycles aggregating
about 100000, have been placed
with various manufacturers by the mo-
tors and vehicles division Of the motor
transport corps. The orders cover $751;.
lS1 trucks and chassis Of different
sizes and types, and 1854 ten-ton trail
ers and $50 four-wheel trailers. Or
ders for $50 four-wheel drives have
been placed. Other orders include 5000
passenger cars; 800 winter cars. 558
limousines, 5000 delivery cars, 1875
motorcycles, and 25,OOO bicycles.
There have been purchased for the
use of the army in October and NJ
vember 100000 pounds (239,798 bar
rels) of flour, 100000 pounds Of
which is for domestic needs. The re-
mainder Is for the troops in France.
The purchases were made by the sub
sistence division of the quartermaster
corps.
More than 100000 gallons of strip
have been bought for the troops over
seas for use with their "hot cakes" as
well as for sweetening their pastry.
In addition to these supplies the sub
sistence division has bought more than
1OO,OOO,OO0 cans Of salmon-enough for
the army's requirements for year.
About SO per cent Of this lot will 20
to the forces in France. 1t is esti-
mated that 16 ounces Of salmon are
equivalent to 20 ounces Of beef. Con-
centration of the product makes 1t par
ticularly desirable in both mobile and
trench warfare.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-11-07

Destruction Of rodents in Montana
during the past season has saved 3d.
100000 worth of crops at a cost Of
SS2.SO0. according to report issued
by the department Of agriculture. The
work of Kidding the farms of these
pests was carried on in % counties.
Two hundred and seventy-six tons of
poisoned oats were used. Immense
numbers Of ground squirrels, prairie
dogs. rats and mice were destroyed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
NORWEGIANS LOSE
ANOTHER VESSEL
@ BY SUBMARINES

Washington, Aug. 19.-The Nor
wegian bark Nordhav was sunk by a
German submarine 125 miles off the
Virginia capes Saturday. Her crew es-
capped In small boats and have been
brought into an Atlantic port by an
American warship.
Washington, Aug. 19.-The Nord-
hav was sent down at noon Saturday
about 100 miles southeast Of Cape
Henry. There we're 26 in her crew,
all of whom escaped in two boats
which were picked up by the naval
vessel.
Advices to the navy department
announcing, the sinking did not say
whether the bark was ~torpedoed or
shelled. She was a vessel Of 1928
net ons and sailed on June Is from
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Captain
Berntsen was master Of the bark.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
New Man-Power Bill
Does Not Include General
Exemption Of All Men
Who Are Married
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faith and could defer suspending
exemption Of workmen.
Then you would be willing to use
the draft regulations in Industrial
disputes?" Mr.. Baker was asked.
Yes, to a limited extent" the sec
rotary replied.
Chairman Dent emphasized that
the Thomas amendment was not O
part OF the departments bill.
Il nave Va very strong feeling
against IA Stacker using exemption"
the secretary said. adding that even
ment was not recommended by the
department. he thought it might be
well for congress to make such a
declaration to deal with industrial
slackers.
When Z Representative Lunn Of
New York joined with Chairman
Dent in opposing the Thomas amend
eral Crowder pointed out that the
amendment is not mandatory and
that discretion is left to the presi-
dent.
Pointing out the existing work or
fight" regulations involve conscrip-
ton of labor, MI. Baker. declared
that with men being drawn from the
IarIlS anu industry IL IL Ouly 1dli W
require a skilled man to work or
fight.
The amendment seems to be en-
tirely consistent with the policy the
war department is enforcing and is
unobjectionable," he said, a n l am
less disturbed because the attitude of
labor as a whole is so fair and whole
some, helpful and patriotic"
Extension Of the draft 6 limits
Mr.. Baker said, necessitates the bills
provision broadening draft boards
power over Occupations and en-
pigments" as we'll as Industry. in
Guiding agriculture"
When committee members COM
planned that too many men are being
taken off farms, the secretary said it
is not intended to draft more farm
Hers under the new law and that the
present policy will continue. General
Crowder pointed out that local boards
are responsible for selecting men
from farms.
The law permitting men to be fur
Laughed home for harvesting crops
has not been used to any great ex-o
tent, Mr.. Baker said, and has not
been found very necessary" a.
Secretary Morrison of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. interrupted
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19

commanding the Iowa regiment in the
Rainbow division, saying the garments
did not perform the function for4
which theyS were intended. -
While Colonel Bennett expressed
the belief hat the elimination of the
'cootie" or trench louise trouble could
not be accomplished through wearing
of chemically treated undergarments.
the women say a similar treatment
has been endorsed by the Canadian
government and is in wide use.
1t is thought by leaders of the CAM
paign here that the garments supplied
the 168th Infantry unit of the
Rainbow division-were Of too Light
texture. and that the garments more
recently made of a heavier material,
will prove effective.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
Great Lakes Ship
Yard Men to Talk
Over Labor Problem

Cleveland. Avg. Unemployment
managers of fifteen shipyards Of the
great lakes district engaged in work
for the emergency fleet corporation
were to meet here today and tomor-
row. They will discuss common
problems of hiring and training the
large number of men needed for ship
building. q
Before Americas entrance into the
war the fifteen yards employed an
average of $50 men, but now each
employs 1900 to 1000, according to
Frank A. Muhlhauser, emergency
fleet corporation employment man
ager for the district. .y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
WAR HAS FEW TERRoRs,

Cleveland, o., Aug. 19.-War can
have few terrors for American league
batters now serving with the colors,
according to a letter received here
from Eddie Klepfer, former Cleveland
pitcher, now a sergeant with the
American expeditionary force. KEEP
fer. said there is little difference in the
Zip" of a German sniper's bullet and
the "Whizz' of Walter Johnson's fast
one, except that Johnson's offering
may have a hop on it. The letter
says 1
II have been over the top and I
came back without being hit. I was a
member of a scouting squad. You
know how it feels when you are up to
bat and Walter johnson buzzes. one
OF his fast ones past your ears. That's
how it feels when the Huns are try
ing to pick you off. It sure is a great
sensation-that of being fired at by
someone you know means it."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
Today's War
Summary
(By The Associated Press)

Fighting on the western front still
is confined to local actions with the
initiative in the hands Of the Allies.
AS in the last week the scenes of most
activity are the Picardy battlefield
and the Lys salient.
South Of the Somme the French and
British maintain their pressure
against the strong point Of Roye but
the fighting is not, as general. North
west of Roye the British have made
progress between Chilly and Fransart,
while south of the town the French
have taken 400 prisoners in spirited
local actions south of B~euvraignes.
German efforts to hold their line
in the sector between Roye and Las
signy have been challenged by the
French and with success. Since the
general fighting in Picardy died down
the French have been pushing relent-
lessly northeastward between Roye
and Eassighy with the evident purpose
of outf1anking both positions. The
Germans have been pressed back in
violent combats as a salient driven in
here might easily prove disastrous for
the present line. From Bailleul, which
is on the northern side Of the Lys
salient to the apex of the salient near
Vieux Berquin the British have been
pressing back the Germans steadily
and now apparently have them off all
the high ground or this sector. The
latest British gain was on a front of
four miles between Bailleul and Vieux
Berquin for a distance of more than
half a mile. The enemy ALSO lost 400
prisoners. "t'
Field Marshal Iaig's men eoccu
pied Outtersteen. about three quar-
tiers of a mile east Of Merris. which
probably marks the maximum prog
ress in this region in the last week.
South Of the Bai1leul-V ieux-Berquin
road, the terrain slopes gradually. to
the valley of the Lys, on the eastern
bank Of which it rises again. Appar-
emily h Germans have been pushed
across the road. Further British prog
rcss toward the Lys would endanger
the German hold on Mount KENNEL
and the high ground in tina region.
The British: also have made a slight
advance southwest of Merville.
Marshal Foch has not followed up
his C Of Saturday when he drove
the Germans back between the Disc
and Scissors in the region Of All
treches. hi terrain there is most diff
ficult and further. operations probably
will depend upon the situation in the
Lassigny-Roye area west of the Disc,
Apparently the French effort was
made more as a diversion than as a
determined effort to force the enemy
back to the Disc. as he probably
would hav to retire to the river ii
the French captured the present Ger
man line through Roye, Lassigny and
Noyon.
The situation along the Aisne-vesle
sector is unchanged. The enemy con-
tinues his ~harassing attacks, using
artillery n gas, but the French and
Americans manage to cling to their
~bridgeheads north of the Vesle. In
the Vosges, American troops have ad.
vanced slightly near Frapelle, captur-
ed Saturday. The Germans have been
Smelling the village heavily.
Austrian efforts to regain the islet
in h lower Piave taken last week b,
the italians drove h enemy back an6
took thrifty prisoners. In the mountain
region the artillery has been active
at isolated points. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
W1NsLOW TO TAKE t
T. VOTE OF SOLDIERS

Madison. Wis, Aug. 19.-Chief Jus
tice j. B., Winslow will probably head
the Wisconsin delegation, which will
go to France to take the soldiers vote
there in November. This was dis
closed in a legal opinion by Attorney
General Specer Haven to Chief JUS,
ice Winslow today. Circuit and gu
preme court judges under the consti-
tuition. r not allowed to hold office
of trust. Chief Justice Winslow in
quired Of the attorney general wheth-
er an appointment to aid in taking
cred rs an appointment of trust. The
attorney general holds that it is not.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
TO DISCUSS WORLDS SERIES.

Cincinnati, Aug. LIT is possible
that the national baseball commits
sion will hold a meeting here today
to take up matters in connection with
the playing of the next worlds series.
Secretary Heydler of the National
league is believed TO be- on his way
to Cincinnati, while B. b. johnson,
president of the American league. is
supposed to be en- route here.
Neither had arrived this morning and
Chairman Hermann OF the commits
sion issued a statement to the effect
that a brief meeting. would be held
today in case both men arrived. If
not the meeting would be postponed
until they do arrive.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
GRAND ARMY MEN IN CAMP.

Portland. Ore, Aug. 19.-The fifty
second annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic began
here today. A majority of the states
Of W" Union were represented.
Orlando A. Somers, of Indianapolis,
Ind, commander-in-chie of the
Grand Army presided at the opening
session, held at the municipal audi
torium. ard the delegates were, vel
coined by Governor James Witty
combe, or behalf of the state, and by
Mayor George L. Baker on behalf of
the city. Patriotism was the keynote
OF the meeting. b,
The women's affiliated societies,
Daughters of Veterans and Army
Nurses also convened, and the Society
Of the Sons of Veterans began pre-
liminaries toward holding their con-
vention. 40,
Local committees had made extern
sive plans in advance for the enter
tainment Of delegates. A round of
luncheons, banquets and sightseeing
tours was begun today and will con-
tinue daily as long as the encampment
lasts. Business sessions will begin to-
morrow.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
More Electric Power
Plants to Be Built
i If Order Goes Through

Washington. Aug. 1s.-To meet the
urgent need for electric power in
shipyards, munition factories and
other var industries, a bill approved
by the war industries board, was in
PRODUCED today by Representative
Sims. Of Tennessee, authorizing the
President to construct power plants
to meet immediate demands at Pitts
burgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey
cities and other eastern industrial
centers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
FIVE BIG FIRES REPORTED.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 1s.-Five
serious forest fires wer today reported
to the state forestry department.
These fires are consuming valuable
timber north and west Of Tower and
southwest of Ely. Mining companies,
lumber concerns and settlers are
fighting the fires which are isolated
districts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
NO CHARGE IN THE
SUGAR ALLOTMENT,

Madison, wis, Aug. 1s.-There will
be no change in amour Of sugar per
capita during the month Of Septem-
Der. This announcement was made
by A. H. Melvolle, secretary of the
state food administration today. Mr..
Melvolle said he had received a tele-
gram fixing the Wisconsin allotment
for September at 9,760,00O pounds.
This is $4,000 pounds more than the
August allotment. During September
people will be allowed only two
pounds per capita.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
ACCEPT PLAN
TO STABILIZE
PETROLEUM PRICE

Washington, Aug. 19.-Plans for
recommended by the national PEI
troleum war service committee in
New York last week, were accepted
today by the fuel administration.
which announced it's belief that the
agreement will prevent any radical
change in consumers prices on gaso-
line and, other oil products.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
TO RETURN.

Cincinnati, Aug. 19.-The-return to
the mound of the "Old Master" Chris
ty Mathewson, will be one of the fea-
lures Of the closing of baseball at the
Cincinnati National league park, Sept.
l and 2. There. also will be double
headers both days with St Louis, air
plane flights and plenty of patriotic
speeches and music.
No other city will bid baseball
good bye in such impressive fashion,
is President August Herrmann's idea
of the celebration.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
Offensive
i, on Propaganda is
Urged by Reventlow

Amsterdam, Aug. 19.-Count Ernst
Won Reventlow, chief editorial writer
OF the Tages Zeitung Of Berlin. recom-
mends an effective counter offensive
against the extension Of the propa-
ganda contained in masses of pamph-
let's spread over Germany, aims at
the confusion. excitement and fncite-
ment. of the incompetent masses"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
BREWER MAY GO OVER,

Kansas City, Aug. 19-Harry Brew
formerly a welterweight Of some
note, expects to be assigned to service
overseas as a boxing instructor. He
made application to DR.. Joseph f..
Raycroft, commissioner on training
camp activities, and was advised to
hold himself in readiness for immedi-
ate service in France.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
CHILD SHOOTS FATHER.

,Wtnona, Mimi, Aug. 19.-John
Cichosz and Ben Vera, both nine
years old, found an old rifle lying be-
side a fence surrounding St. Mary's
cemetery east Of this city last even
ing. While playing with. the weapon,
Vera shouted, "Look out, I'll shoot
you" pulled the trigger and wounded
.Cichosz 80 seriously that he died at
a local hospital today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
GRIFFITH STILL AT CAMP

Camp Dodge. Ia. Aug. 19.-Captain
John L. Griffith. director of athletics
of the Eighty eighth national army d.
vision. did not accompany the division
when it left this camp He will con-
tinue his work in the Nineteenth di-
vision, now in process Of formation
here. Captain Griffith formerly was
director of athletics at Drake. univers-
ity in Des Moines. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
REPORTS CONFIRMED.

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 19.-Re-
ports that M. Henri Bergson, French
philosopher, had been rendered the
post Of civilian head of the Trench
economic mission to Australia, to sue
coed M. Albert Metin. deceased, were
confirmed here today by M. Andre
Siegfried. secretary Of the mission.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19

to oppose the work. or fight amend
ment" of the senate bill. d
"There is no question about labor
going along with this government"
Mr.. Morrison said. Labor is doing
it's level best but this amendment is
nothing less than conscripton Of
labor"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
AVIATOR REPORTED KILLED
CAPTURED BY HUNS INSTEAD

Rome, Aug. 19.-Lieutenant Bar
uzzi Of the Ardit;, winner Of a gold
medal for military valor, and re-
ported killed in the recent Austrian
offensive, t~elegraphed today 20 his
family that he was taken prisoner
by the enemy and is at the camp
of internment at Leibach. The news
was the of widespread rejoicing
in the army.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
MAN-POWE|;'R[ BILL J.
WILL BE TAKEN
UP THIS WEEK
Way is Cleared for consid-
Grafton Of New Bill on
Thursday.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Consider-
alton Of the new man-power bill ex-
tending the draft ages will begin in
the senate next Thursday. With a
quorum present today the senate set
the way for taking up the draft
measure without further delay.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
Members Of United
States Naval Board
Have Landed in Rome

Rome, Aug. 19.-Members Of the
naval committee Of the United States
congress visiting Allied countries ar
rived here Sunday noon. They were
welcomed by Admiral Resio in the
name Of the minister of marine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
County Sheriff
Rounds Up Grain Thieves

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 19.-orren
and Gladys Allen, accused Of stealing
5000 bushels of grain from a farmer
near Leader, Sask., have been ar
rested after some clever work by
Sheriff Cole of Foster county, N. D.
They consented to return to Canada.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
Swift & Company's
Plant at Winnipeg
Blows Up; Kills 3

Winnipeg. Man., Aug. 19.-Swift &;
Co.'S ammonia plant, connected with
their abattoir in Elmwood,. a suburb
Of Winnipeg, blew up at 1 o'clock
this morning, killing three.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19
CooT1E PROOF UNDERWEAR.

Des Moines. Ia, Aug. 19.-Women
of Iowa will continue to make "cootie-
proof" trench underwear for soldiers
from this state, despite the recent
statement that the garments were I'M
satisfactory. .
Governor Harding recently received
a letter from Colonel E. r. Bennett,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-19

Thirty-three Cargo Ships Of
$500 Tons Dead Weight
to be Built.

Washington; Aug. 1s.--Contracts
for SO wooden cargo vessels each Of
$500 dead weight tons. seven wooden.
barges and three wooden in harbor
tugs were let the week ending August
10. the shipping board announced to-