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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
CHAPTER TX.
Suicide Annex.

was in my first dugout and looked
around curiously. Over the door OF
same was little sign reading "Sui-
eide Annex" One Of the boys told
me that this particular front trench
was called "Suicide Ditch" Later on
I learned that machine gunners and
bombers are known as the Suicide
Club
That dugout was muddy. The men
slept in mud, washed in mud, ate mud,
and dreamed mud. had never before
realized that so much discomfort and
misery could be contained in those
three little letters, NJ q D. The floor
Of the dugout was an inch deep in
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
OVID TIT: TOD
~
AN Ar[rRlCAN SOLDIER
WHO WENT " 4
AQ111UQ GlNEnpEY
MACHINE GUNNER SERVING N FRANCEE.-
I @IH7 81
IARIHuR GUY EhHY

Know chat we are c:.T>lr3 Jvu,
Ere to our rest we are hidden to go.
Next morning the whole section went
over to say good-by to Pete, and laid
him away to rest.
After each one had look at the face
of the dead. corporal Of the r. A.
NJ. C. sewed up the remains in blan-
ket. Then placing two heavy ropes
across the stretcher Ito be used in low
ering the body into the grave), we lift
ed Pete onto the stretcher, and rev.
arently covered him with large union
jack. the flag he had. died for.
The chaplain led the way, then came
the officers of the section, followed by
two of the men carrying wreath. I'M
mediately after came poor Pete on tho
tlag-draped stretcher, carried by four
soldiers. I was one of the four. Be-
hind the stretcher, in column Of fOurs.
came the remainder of the section.
To get to the cemetery, we had to
pass through the little shell-destroyed
village, where troops were hurrying
to and fro.
AS the funeral procession passed
these troops came to the attention"
and smartly saluted the dead.
Poor Pete was receiving the only sa-
lutte a private is entitled to "some-
where in France"
Now and again shell from the Ger
man lines would go whistling over the
village to burst In our artillery lines
in the rear.
When we reached the cemetery we
halted in front Of an open grave, and
laid the stretcher beside 1t. Forming
a hollow square around the opening of
the grave, the chaplain read the burial
service.
German machine-gun bullets we're
"cracking" in the air above us, but
Pete didn't mind, and neither did we.
When the body was lowered into the
grave the flag having been removed,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12

her population will permit her to
raise, but it is certain that America
will in the very near future succeed
in amassing armies which, in any
case, will constitute very valuable
aid for our enemies"
Captain Persius concludes by not
ing that America is preparing for a
war of long duration and expresses
without great conviction the hope
that the present offensive will attain
result which will Illustrate these
plans.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12

"How'd you like to be a fireman.
They has a snap!"
Eyes; but not fer mine. I saw q
fireman git soaked wild water wunst."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
BUY L. BONDS
If Mother, Only Knew.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol-
ache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
9ov and Srea Sows co
All Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Mother Gray Co., Leroy,
N. Y. Il 1914
For first-class dental work, call or
DR.: J. J. Clemmer over P. A. Glen.
mer's Drug Store. 34tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12

Another Look.
I'll look for work." a man once said
A job came round his way.
He gave one look and turned his head
And looked the other way
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
- BUY L. L. BONDS -
TWO N. 7. c. TRAINS IN WRECK

Engineer Loses Life and Twenty Per-
sons Are Injured.
Amsterdam, N. Y, April 9.-John
r. Bolts Of Albany, engineer. was
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
SIXTYFIvE YEARS OF FAIR DEALING WITH POLICYHOLDERS
LOSSES PAID SINCE ORGANIZATION OVER $1S700OOOO
PROMPT ADJUSTMENT AND PAYMENT OF LOSSES

killed and some twenty other per-
sons were injured when the west
bound Empire State Express on the
New York Central railroad ran into .
derailed freight train mile and .
half west of here. Firemen Ballenger
and Davis were injured in the crash.
Eastbound train No. It,, known as
the New York Express, also plunged
into the wreckage and the engine was
overturned, but none Of its passen-
gers was injured. ..N
BUY L. L. BONDS --
Live Stock Losses Decrease.
Washington, April 9.-Losses in
livestock during the year estimated
on April 1 were as follows, the
department of agriculture reports:
Horses and mules, 1.65 per cent Of
total, against 1.94 for 1917, and 1874.
tho average for the past 10 years.
Cattle, all ages, losses from disease,
1872 per cent against 1874 in 1917; 200
the 10 year average; from exposure,
1873 per cent, against LAG in 1917 and
1.43 the 10 year average. Sheep loss.
es from disease, 1893 against 2.1S IN
1917: and 2.44 the 10 year average
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-12
BUY L. L. BONDS -->-
SLAvS BLOW UP 3 WARSHIPS
Destroy Vessels to Prevent Seizure
by Germans.

" 0SV 5V~vos
Washington, April 9.-The Russian
warships sunk by their commanders
off the southern coast of Finland, to
keep them out Of the hands of the
Germans, reported several days ago,
were blown up after German war
ships had opened fire on them, accord
ing to dispatch to the State depart
ment from Stockholm. Three of the
Russian vessels were battleships.
The landing of Japanese and Brit
ish forces at Vladivostok and the
Bolsheviki objection to the move
promise to cause the department con.
Germ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
SEVEN PINES ROMANCE
HAS HAPPY ENDING
Miss Margaret Lncy Smith, Pioneer
Muntionccr, VIII become bride
OF Charles Il. cocLey

Mr.. and Mrs. Chnrles Robert Smith.
or s25 West Grace Street have an
nounced tho engagement and approach :
ing marriage OF their daughter Mar
Garet Lacy. to Charles Thomas Cockey.
OF Baltimore. The engagement is Il
elimination OF romance of tho Wo-
mems Munition Reserve in which Miss
smith Is an active and prominent mem
per: Mr. Cockey was employment SUI
per.ntcndent of the Seven Pines Bag
Loading Plant. and Miss Smith was
ono OF the pioneer munitioneers al
seven Pines, where she was elevated
TO the rank OF line captain.
Miss Smith is widely known in mu-
sicai circles here. having studied voice
III New York. and has on several oc-
casions been heard In recitals a; the
"omans Club. Mr.. Cockey, who is
a son or Thomas Beal Cockey. of Bal
state College. The wedding will take
place N this city about the middle OF
next month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
Easy to Make This
Pine Cough Remedy
Thousands of families swear By lite
prompt results. Ine1penkivc,
and saves about 81.

You know that pine is used in nearly
all prescriptions and remedies for coughs.
The reason is that pine contains several
peculiar clements that have remark
able effect in soothing and healing tho
membranes of the throat and chest.
Pine ia famous for this purpose.
Fine cough syrups are combinations Of
pine and syrup. The syrup" part is
usually plain granulated sugar syrup.
To make the best pine cough remedy
that money can buy, put 2h ounces OF
Pinex, in pint bottle, and fill up
With homemade sugar syrup. Or YOU
can use clarified mOiasscs, honey,
or corn syrup, instead Of sugar syrup.
Either way, You make full pint-more
than you can buy re9dy-made for three
times the money. tits pure, good and
very pleasant-childrcn take il eagerly.
You can feel this take hold OF a cough
OF cold in way that means business.
The cough may be dry, hoarse and tight,
or may DO persstcntly loose from tho
formation of phlegm. The cause is the
same-iniiamed membranes-and this
Pinex and Syrup combination will stop
it-usually in. "a hours or less. Spleen
did, too, for bronchial asthma, hoarse-
ness, or any ordinary throat ailmnnt.
Pinex is a highly concentrated COM
pound OF genuine Norway pine extract,
and is famous the world over for its
prompt effect upon coughs.
Beware of substitutes. Ask your drug
gist for "21a ounces of Pinex" with
directions, and don't accept anything
else. Guaranteed to give absolute sat-
isfaction or money promptly refunded
The Pinex Co., TT. Wayne, Lad. Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 49, 1918

suspects herself OF having taken tho
HE OF her own obnoxious husband
AS In her previous Petrova pictures,
Ihomas Holding is the principal sup
port The cast includes Wyndham
standing, Lucille I.aVcrne and Il num-
per or other wcll-known artists
asidc from its elegance in production
ana actihg, this latest vesiclc OF the
talented star. who has come back" so
strongly In hcr own productions. Is en-
tlreiy different from both of it's pre-
OF the surrender OF the German fleet
VIII be shown again during the Pc
trova engagement. This picture shows
the surrender In fun detail, includ-
lnS King George. Admirals Beatty
sims and the German high seas fleet
commander.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

be needed IN tho regular naval force
to man the naval and shipping board
vessels. Captain Laning told the. com
mittec. The regular navy at present
has $4,000 men and 10000 of these
enlisted since tho war began. 10000
for four years and $4,000 for the dura-
ton Of the war. Moro than 80 per cen;
discharged, Captain Laning said. and
the navy Is In honor bound 10 release
sncm.
In addition, It was explained. as soon
as peace terms arc signed the naval
reserve force, numbering 100000 men
must be placed on inactive duty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
At the Movies

ODE0N-wnIlncc Reid. In 1rhe
Mnn From Funeral Range"
BIJOu-Wnllncc Held, In "Too
>Mnny MIlilOns."
C0LONIAl-iIarold Lockwood, In
"Pn1s First"
ISIs-Ail week, Maurice Tour
nier's "SportIng Life"
NICTON-All week, willinm y,
Hart, In "Drnndins broadway"
BLUEBIItD Nine. Pctroyn. In
"Thc Life Mask"
REX-w. s. Hart.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
"Pnl. First" mt Colonial.

Harold Lockwood, who achieves the
greatest success OF his brilliant career
in Screen Classics, Ines big super
feature, pals First" is one of the
most popular actors of the screen.
His rapid rise to fame is unequaled
in the motion picture world. He excels
both rs comedian and n player OF
romantic parts, and his versatility in
this line has earned him an envia bI e
position in the motion picture world.
Pals First" which is screen version
or the famous Broadway stage hit OF
last year, will be seen at the Colonial
Th.a!er to-day and tomorrow with
Tier First Mistake" a Mack Sennett
comedy. featuring Teddy" the dog,
feature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
"Too Many sIfrlion,n nj B,,ou

Wallace Reid has tho part to which
ne is best suited DR.! In his latest Para:
which will be shown at the Bijou
Thcatcr to-day and Tomorrow AS
Walsingham Van Dorm he Is first shown
as poor young man trying to make a
living selling books. Then comes a
bolt from the blue. Two wealthy skin
flint unclcs OF his are suddenly killed
in motor accident, and Walsingham
hnds himself the possessor of n cool
si0.o00.o6o by the terms Of their will.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
MUST RECRUIT 100000
FOR NAVY NEXT YEAR
More Than 60 Per Cent OF wnr Re-
suits HIVE Asked Their
RclcaSc.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-TWO
hundred thousand men must re re-
the places of those demobilized Cap
tain II. Laning. chief of the Bureau Of
when asking the House Naval Affairs
committee for an appropriation Of
Sl2.ooO, 900 to cover transportation and
recruiting expenses for 1920
After July l next $4,000 men will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
"SportIns Life" mt Isis.

The great photoplay. Sporting
Life, produced by Maurice Tourncur,
which is being shown at the Isis
Theater this week. is Il superb Para
mount Aircraft special picture. 1t is
an adaptation of the famous Drury
moment from start to finish. rho
scenes of the prize fight in tho Ma
tional Sporting Club of London and
the Derby are much admired, while
the story is thrilling and heart APP
pcaling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
Hart "Brnnding broadway"

William ,. Hart filmed some Of his
most important scenes for Brand
ing broadway" on that historic thor
ougnfare OF New York. The picture.
which is being shown at the Victor
Theater this week. was started In
Hollywood and finished in Manhattan.
And 1t Is an absolute novelty with u
wealth OF comedy and much drama az
well. On the Same bill the official
pictures showing the surrender of the
great German battle feet to the allies
Is shown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

attend tho conference OF the darker
races OF the world" which Will DO
held in Paris at the same time as the
r:"ace conference. They are: i:cv NJ
n. y. shaw. Boston; y. S. Taylor
Greenvillc. Miss: Rev. II. II. Singleton
Atlanta; Rev. w. 7. Johnson. Lynch
burg. Va: Bishop L. w. Kyle, St
Louis: Rev j. r. Ransom. Wichita.
kans.; Monroe Trottor. Boston: Ida B.
Wells Barnett. Chicago: {. j. Walker.
New York City, and Rev. William T.
Carter, Seattle, Wash.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
NEGROES ELECT DELEGATES
Select Representatives to "Confcr.
encc OF Darker Rnccs of the World"
to he Held In Paris.
IBy Associated rrcss.l


WASHINGTON, December iT-Dele-
gates were chosen by the National
Colored Equal Rights Assembly for
Democracy, in session here to-day, to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

Department. Store Advertising was
heavier I'm The Times Dispatch In No
vembec. l9lS. than in November 1917.
results.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs, l. r. Warren and Miss Lewis
Warren are spending the Christmas
and New Year season AT the Hotel
!insonia, New YORK CITY.
Major " liam a. stuart. who has
been on duty a Fort Monroe is spend :
ing som" time in New York after n
visit TO his uncle. former Governor
Henri Garter stuart. in WASHINGTON.
Mrs. ElnIslie G.. Higginbotham. OF
Norfolk. is the guest of her sister.
Mrs. John G. Winston at their home
on the hermitage Road
Rcnd Timcs-DiEpntch Want Ads
every day in the week for exceptional
bargains in used automobiles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
Real Screen Villain mt odeon.

George Mcdaniel is a screen villain
who has the ability to make himself
which is the true test of screen viii
lainy. In The Man From Funeral
Range which will be shown at the
Odeon Theater. he has n particularly
hateful role. Wallace Reid is star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18
HERE'S RELIEF
FOR YOUR COLD!
DR.. Kings New Discovery helps
to bring the desired
quick relief

It holds a record Of flfty continuous
years Of releving-promptly and
pleasa ntly-the usual winter colds.
coughs. and bronchial attacks
l. holds following of armies Of
regular users in whose family medi-
cine cabinets DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry is the watchword for cold ard
cough correction.
Sold by druggists everywhere. COO
and sl.20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

The Time,-Dispntch prints more
CLASSIFIED advertising than any other
something quickly use Times-Di..
patch Want AID. Phone Randolph I. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

Tie Boon OF Regular Bowels
the health promoting properties OF
active bowels, these are yours when
you occasionally take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Keep the stomach sweet,
the breath untainted, the system
cleansed. Gentle but positive in ac-
ton. Sold everywhere. 25c-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-18

Nine. Pcfrovn mt tho DIuebIrd
Nine. petrova returns TO the Blue
bird to-day for q thrce-day engage
mcnt in The Life Mask" mystery
story. in which the beautiful heroine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-09-26
Sugar for Canning.

ORONO, Me, Sept. 16. Announcement
was made today that 1864, 600 pounds of
sugar will be available for home canning
, in the State of Maine during the month
of September This amount of sugar is
in addition to the regular allotment OF two
pounds per person for household consump-
ton and should be in the hands OF the
retailers this week.
''The retailers are our agents In tne
distribution of sugar and are expected to
sell home canning sugar for home canning
PURPOSES says the Sugar Division of
the Food Administration. ''Those fam
lies who used sugar for canning and pre-
serving purposes and have not been able
to obtain sugar for this purpose, should
be able to get the sugar they need up to
Is pounds by signing a Home Canning
and Preserving Certificate, obtainable at
any retail store handling sugar and an adj
ditional allotment by obtaining an order
for extra sugar from the nearest Local
Food Administration Representative.
''Those who have already Obtained
sugar on Home Canning and Preserving
Certificate and who have a legitimate
need for additional sugar, may likewise
receive an additional allotment through
the sanction of their nearest Local Food
Administration representative.
"Retailers who find themselves short
of Home Canning and Preserving Certifi-
Gates should write this office for supply
or apply for some through their Local
Food Administrator.
"The public should be fair in obtaining
Home Canning sugar and not seek to OBJ
tain more sugar than they can legitimate
ly use for this purpose. HouSeholderS
pledge themselves to this action when
they sign the Home Canning and Pre-
serving Certificate. They should give pre-
ference to those families who have seri-
Gus need for canning sugar and who have
as yet been Bile to obtain this COM
modify
eve are at war and should remember
that any act of ours which blocks an
equitable distribution or retards maxi
mum canning with a minimum amount
of sugar, tends to tighten the burden of
the Kaiser"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-09-26
Ideal Red Cross Meeting.

Ye editor and better half accompanied
by Rev. C. M. Christensen motored to
Watkins Sunday to attend their Red
Cross meeting Incidentally we had been
invited to dine at the Cobb home east of
Watkins. But it is not about It = ici-
GUS dinner that Mrs. Cobb set us
that we wish to write. 1t is aL.ut the
really wonderful meeting they had I'D
here
Mrs A. R. Cobb is president of the Or
ganization. That didn't mean so much to
us before Any good women could be
chairman, we thought, but before that
meeting was over we realized that some
times the presiding officer is half of the
program and then some. That Mrs Cobb
is born leader was evidenced, on every
hand by the systematic arrangement and
by the hearty cooperation of her willing
workers. Mrs. Emerson, chairmen OF
their civilian relief department, is an
other exceptionally capable leader. Then
there was Mrs. Chas Fletcher, you all
know her. he has charge Of the knit
ting and they say she can knit as fast as
she can drive car and that's going some.
But again we are drifting off into per-
sonalities and it was the meeting we were
to write about. After singing the ''Star
Spangled Banner" Rev. Christensen
led in prayer. Then came reading of tn
minutes by the secretary, reports by the
various chairmen. Then the audience
with the Watkins people the Red Cross
meetings are everybody's meetings-was
treated to solos, duets, Rotations and
were witnesses to a sacred and solemn
ceremony: the placing of new stars on
the service flag by relatives and friends
of the boys and men who had gone to
the service.
A solo "Joan of Arc" by Mrs. Hide
after which there was short talk. Then
the speaker of the day, Rev. Christensen
was introduced. He delivered a master
full address, loyal, true, courageous. That
his eloquent remarks met with general
approval was manifested by the liberal
applause he received.
A trio by Messrs. Dunlap and Jones,
two young men who expect to Join the
colors soon, and Mrs. Harold Rorvik, was
so well sung that they were forced to sing
another one.
Letters from boys in the service to
members of the auxiliary were read. Some
of the boys asked for someone to write
them. The chairman promptly appointed
someone or asked for volunteers.
Everything went like clockwork and a
lengthy program was carried through
without becoming the least tiresome to
anyone. 1t was treat to be there as
listener and it couldn't help but bring
everyone to consecrate themselves anew
in the service for "the boys. THE Red
water Valley Pioneer of Montana.
Mrs. A. r. Cobb me ntioned in the above
articles was formerly Miss Mabelle Fetch
er, daughter of Mr.. A X. Fletcher of East
Belfast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-09-26
From Belfast Boys in France.

Amos P. Lord OF this city has received
the following letter from his son, Ray
mond. who is with the American EXpe-
dictionary Forces in France:
Dear Father
Just received letter from you which
has been long time coming and | was
very much pleased to hear from you.
am still alive and kicking although the
last two weeks | thought | was booked
for some other land.
We have been over the top twice and
YOU can't imagine what fellow goes
through when he is lodging machine gun
bullets, shells and every other weapon
used in warfare. | came out unscathed,
but guess it was only luck. Believe me
YOU see some awful sights on the battle
field, but when you are in action you
don't pay any attention, you get used to
it and keep on.
AS you probably have read in the news
papers about the drive the Americans
made between July 18th to the Gath, well
we were in it. Our regiment started the
drive and believe me we have got the
Hun on the run.
Our division got relieved a little while
ago and | am now billeted in small
town getting a rest. We don't call it
much of a rest though as we drill every
day, but that is part of the game.
We have big percentage OF new men
in our Company to take the place OF the
wounded and dead and as they are men
who Just came over from the States, we
have Job ahead of us teaching them the
war game.
| will close now hoping you and the
family are well and be sure and write to
me often. You don't realize how let
ter of cheer from my Dad braces me up.
Remember me to all the inquirlng friends.
Best of love.
Your son,
RAYMOND.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-09-26
Probate Notices.

WALDO SIS. In Court of Probate, held at
Belfast, on the 10th day of September. 1918.
Leora A. Partridge. executrix Of the will Of
Lewis M. Partridge, late of Stockton Springs,
in said County. deceased. having presented her
first and final account of administration of said
estate for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given. three
weeks successfully, in The Republican Jour-
nal, newspaper published in Belfast, in said
County, that all persons interested may attend
at Probate Court, to be held at Belfast. on
the 9Th day of October next, and show
c9use, if any they have, why the said account
should not be allowed.
ELLERY BOWDEN, Judge
true copy. Attest:
CHAS E. JOHNSON, Register
WALDO IS. In Court of Probate. held at
Belfast, on the 10th day of September. 1918.
Albert ]. Skdmore, administrator of the es-
tate of Wilbert Sheldon. late of Searsmont. in
said County, deceased. having presented his
first and final account of communication of
said estate for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given. three
weeks successfully. in The Republican Journal,
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said Coun-
ty, that all persons interested may attend at a
Probate Court: to be held at Belfast on the
9Th day of October next. and show cause,
if any they have, why the said account should
not be allowed,
ELLERY BOWDEN, Judge,
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. E. JOHNSON. Register.