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The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
New Amy
2,787 School Children to
Make War Gardens.

When the spring term of school
closes i'm Missoula 2,7S7 students
will he ready to take up active war
service. The city has elected a
gardener To take care of the school
gardening and he will supervise
all work that the boys and girls
do in this line. Missoula residents
have been asked to reports lots, or
small plots OF ground that they
have available for cultivation, to
the chamber OF commerce -. y.
Richards. secretary OF the cham
Der, has received an offer OF 100
lots so far, but the large number
of workers can take care of more
ground and gardens than this
amount will accommodate. An ap-
peal has been sent out all over the
city by Superintendent Williams
and Mr.. Richards. urging the peo-
pie to respond with more offers of
garden room.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
Threat to Destroy Ditch
Finds Its Way Into Court

Suit to have Joel +. Beckett and
Tilda c. Beckett restrained from in
ju-ing an irrigation ditch on O'keefe
creek and to have rights to the water
of that stream defined was filed in
the district court yesterday by the
MissoIla Orchard company.
The company alleges that it has a
right. dating back to 1865. to 6s7-s00
of 500 inches of water in the stream.
This right, 1t Is alleged, Is threatened
BY the defendants. Moreover, the
plaintiff says the Becketts have given
notice of intention to destroy "A ditch
across their property right Of way for
which was purchased from previous
owners, it is alleged.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
Grocer Tells Facts to
Missoula People

i had been overworking for years
and my stomach gave out | had no
appetite and wha. ate soured and
formed gas. Nothing helped until
tried buckthorn bark. glyecrine. etc. AS
mixed In Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOON
Full astonished me with it's quick ac-
tion." Because Adler-i-ka flushes the
ENTIRE bowel tract completely it re-
lieves ANY CASE sour stomach, gas
o. constipation and prevents appendi-
citis. The INSTANT action Is sur
prising. Missoula Drug Co.--Ade.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
English Canadian Recruits
Are to Be Sent to Spoakne

ing at the recruiting station in the
chamber of commerce building will be
sent to Spokane, and not to Great
Falls as has formerly been done. ac-
cording to instructions received yes-
terday. Sergeant Major Falconer, who
has had charge of the station. is now
in kalispell and does not expect to re-
turn. The recruits will report to d.
L. Richards. secretary of the chamber
of commerce. Sergenat Falconer ex-
poets to tour the state. In the hopes of
gaining large number of recruits.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
Kings Daughters to Give
Clothing to Needy Poor

The Kings Daughters will give
clothing TO deserving persons who ap-
ply at their rooms in the basement of
the First National bank block Friday
afternoon, between 3 o'clock and 4
o'clock. There will he a number of
hats included with the garments on
hand.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
Roman Man Bound Over on
Charge of Stealing Wheat

Oscar Luddington of Roman, accused
of stealing 35 bushels of wheat from
Joseph Todd, a neighbor, was bound
over to the district court yesterday by
Phil Gagnon, justice OF the peace. His
trial will be held at the next term of
the court. Bonds were fixed at $500.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
Rattlesnake Patriotic
League to Dedicate Flag

The Rattlesnake Patriotic league
will dedicate its service flag Saturday
evening with appropriate ceremony at
the Lincoln school. Among the pro-
gram features will be an address by
President r.. o. Sisson of the State
University and violin numbers played
by Bruno Chilinski. There are 12 stars
upon the Rattlesnake flag, II for SOL
diers and one for Red Cross nurse.
The Daily Missoulian., 1918-03-28
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION.

Day Produce company was filed in the
district court yesterday. The COM
pany says that IT has disposed Of its
holdings and settled its obligations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
BAKER SAYS HALF MILLION MEN
 IN FRANCE BY SPRING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29--The asser- ton made by Secretary of War Baker before the Senate military committee yesterday to the effect that the United States will have an army of at least a half million men in France by the opening of spring this year, has re- mained the principle topic of interest in the capital The secretary's ar- nouncemcnt has proven rather a sur prise even to those who are well in- formed on army affairs and there were apparently none outside of the inner circle of the war department officials who were aware of the immense pro gress made in the development of the National army. The prevailing belief was that the American forces in France numbered only few thousand
 but Bakers statement appears to in- dicate that the force of Americans is very much larger than was heretofore thought. The outline of the war pre-
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
PUBLIC DANCING CLASS

Commencing next Friday evening at 6.30 p. r, Mrs. Victor Anderson will give instructions in dancing three times weekly at 5ureh Hall; evening classes Tuesday and Friday from 63o p. m. to il p. n.; afternoon classes "Wednesday from p. m. to p. m. Rates $1.00 per lesson. Owing to re- pairs to hall, class instructions schcd- uIed for this evening have been post poncd until Friday evening at 6.30 p. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Scotty Allan and Chas Thompson awoke the morning echoes along Front street and set the malumutes to howl ing by making two trips up and down the main stem with the Allan motor sled today. The noisy contraption was apparently in good shape and the ma chine skidded along the street in live ly fashion under the impulse of the big air propellor which forms the most prominent feature of the device-aside from the noise made by the powerful engine.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Now that Charlie Thompson has taken over the position of manager and trainer of the Fort Davis basket ball team, lovers of this great sport will see games that will remind them of old days when Nome put forward several teams which could hold their own anywhere.
 Alfred Lomen will be the referee of the basket ball game on Friday night and the selection of Umpire will be left to the Fort boys. Harry Hagen will handle the stop watch and Norvin Lewis will keep the score
 The Sourdoughs- Chechaco's baseball event will be the first item on the pro- gram. Captain Hagen reports his Flapjack aggregation is in the best of shape, whilst Manager Thompson of the Chechaco's states that materia, was scant so he had to take in moro territory; the boys at Fort Davis have responded to the call.
 According to all reports the boxing will be the best ever. The committee refuse to disclose the names of the contestants-who are in secret train ing-and this number will be greatly appreciated.
 Reserved seats are being rapidly taken up and but few remain These are on sale at Hill's Pharmacy, where reservations may he made over the phone.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
SENATE DECIDES TO LIMIT
 GOVT R. R. CONTROL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-The Sen ate Commerce Committee, to which has been entrusted the handling of the administration railroad control legis- lation has decided to amend the Ad- ministration Railroad Control bin to provide that the government will re- lnquish control of the railways within a period of one year after the concm- sion of the war It is stated, however, that some of the members of the com mittce are decidedly opposed to limit ing the period of government control and are planning to vote against the amendment
 It is probable that there will also be considerable opposition in other quart
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
GERMANY CHARGED WITH AGAIN
 VIOLATING AGREEMENTS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2o-The War Department has issued q statement charging Germany with further viola tions of her own agreements with others.
 The department declares that au- thentic information discloses that Ger many it at present violating her truce agreement with Russia by withdrawing troops from the eastern front and transporting them to the west.
 According to the Baker statement the department has been authentically ad- vised that Germany is making troop transfers from the cast to the west in express violation of her agreement with tho Russians to move no troops to other fronts during the period of the truce.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

The Dream Theatre program this evening presents The Seventh Moon. a Mutual masterpicture featuring Winni- fred Kingston and Ernest Glendennins, two of the most accomplished film ar lists on the Mutual staff. The story of The Seventh Moon is a film classic and replete with heart gripping situations in which both comedy and tragedy are combined in a manner to appeal to every observer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

The funeral of the late Frederick Leach was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Pioneers of Alaska. Services were held in the Pioneer IgNoo and were both beautiful and impressive. Dr. Shank, pastor of the Federated church delivered the funeral sermon and paid eloquent tri- bute to the dead. The music of the choir was an especial feature of the service The remains were later taken to Belmont Point cemetery attended by the Pioneers and numerous friends of the deceased.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

The best guarantee you can have for successful issue of your clothes is 10 patronizc an old established house, a house that wants you to come back and be their permanent patron.
 Such house is the Nomc Tailoring Co.,, we make alterations.
 We do cleaning, pressing and re- pairing. We make suits to order. We appreciate your patronage.
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY
 Next door Seeerstrom and Hagen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
Wedding Bells-nuf sed.

According to information reaching the Signal Corps officials, there will be but one change made by the war department in the personnel of the To- cal staff next summer unless unex- pected developments occur to char ge the present program. Several of the boys made application for transfer next summer but the only application grant ed was that of Corporal Ripberger.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

One section of the Hobson creek dredge was landed at it's destination near the mouth of Dexter creek by contractor Chas Ross Sunday Ross and several members sof the crew en- gagged in the work of removing the dredge arrived in town yesterday and report that the work of bringing the section of the hull down Nome river will he commenced tomor- row.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Exceedingly favorable comment is heard relative to tho patriotic sermon delivered by pr Chas Shank at the Federated church services Sunday. The minister's sermon is unanimously term ed the best patriotic discourse that has been heard in Nome during the war period. The service was largely at tended. the big church edIficc being completely fiNcd.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Veteran Frank Kieselr, played l25 to his opponents 150, won the pool tournament match with sam Malsogwo at the Board of Trade Pool Parlor last evening. The final score was achieved by the winner in 40 innings and his average was 3.14. The losers averag ge was 2.11. The match scheduled for tonight will be between Harry Cab rielson and Geo Mails, both playing 125.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Bruce Rogers had the misfortune to suffer an injury to one of his lower limbs while practcing with the athle- tic youngsters who will compete at the athletic tournament for the bene- fit of the Kennel Club next Friday evening, and is today confined to his room. The injuries while painful are not serious and the sufferer will prob ably be around again in a day or two
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

Owink doubtless to the considerable snowfall of the past twenty four hours, the long distance lines along the east coast broke down at some point east of Solomon. As a result of the break down, the Nugget was unable to gain any information relative to the incoIn. lns maii consignment. which should have arrived at Chinik some time last evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

who has been officially notified that he will be relieved from duty. The re- port is accepted as Q refutation of re- cent lumors to the effect that the Sig nal Corps, and also the troops at Fort Davis. would be removed for fCi eign service. thereby depriving the Gistri t of both the troops and telegraph scr vicc
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
NEWS NOTES

The ladies of Mooseheart Legion, the newly created womcr's Chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose, are making preparations to hold a dance at small Eagle hall on the evening of February g and n committee is already at work on the initial preparations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
U. S. Engineers Office,

VI
 Seattle, Washington, Jan. 23. 1918.
 Sealed proposals for constructing bank revetment, jettics and dredging Nome harbor, Alaska, will be received here until noon April tenth nineteen eighteen and then publicly opened. Information on application.
The Nome daily nugget., 1918-01-29

parations by Baker has also revealed many additional facts concerning the war activities which have heretofore been carefully guarded from the public.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
AUSTRIA TRYING TO FOOL
u. S. WITH HER PEACE TALK

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Austria-Hun-
gary is fooling America with peace
talk inspired from Berlin. in the the
opinion of DR.. Milenko Vesnitch,
head of the Serbian war mission, who
departed for the east today. Other
members of the mission went to in
spect the Serbian training camps in
Canada. Doctor Vesnitch said before
leaving that any hope America may
have of separating Austria from Ger
many is a mistake, as the control of
the kaiser over the central powers is
supreme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
u. S. WILL USE SWEDISH SHIPS
IN SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE

Washington, Jan. ga prelimi-
nary agreement has been reached be-
tween the United States and Sweden,
according to official dispatches from
London today, providing for the char
ter of Swedish ships to the United
States to be used principally in the
South American trade. Some Of the
ships of the Swedish fleet now in Am
erican waters will be allowed to sail
with their cargoes, while others, it
is understood, will be reloaded and
put in the service of the United
States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
INsURING PUBLIC

1897 the beginning OF the
until the end OF 1917 ana
youth and rise to the zenith OF true
from the beginning having been the safety an
will still on ana
his prime watchword and motto
our patriotism for country the welfare
liberty righteousness and peace @
property that may be consumed o
the support OF our ens IN TINS great
increased
Increased cost or
the harsea
increased feel gratea shew SUBJ
conditions AS
speaks the farmers Kansas have Tor our
property owner
by
Mutual
will ind progressive IN acon
seyatye mans and liberal in settlement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
BIG CORPORATION TO
HANDLE FINANCIAL PLANS

Washington, Jan. 29.-Creation of
OF 500 million dollar government
corporation to make loans and adj
vances to enterprises essential to the
war and otherwise assist in private
financing was recommended to con-
gress today by Secretary McAdoo.
The secretary also asked that all pri-
vate issues of securities of more than
100000 be made subject to approx
al of the government body to be
known as the "War Finance corpora
ton."
The proposed corporation would
have power to make advances to
banks, which finance industries es-
sential to the war or to buy direct
the securities of such corporations,
subject to certain restrictions con-
eerning price and length Of the loans.
The corporation also would make
ehort-time advances to savings
banks.
Further powers of the corporation
would be to subscribe for, acquire
and own, buy, sell and deal in bonds
and obligations of the United States.
1t could issue notes or bonds of its
own, of an amount not more than
times its capital, which would be
supplied originally by the govern
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
Americans Bomb Germany.

With the American Army in
France, Jan. 29.-Four American
aviators attached to a French squa-
dron have participated in a daylight
bombing raid over Germany. All
returned safely. Because the wealth
er was foggy the aviators we're I'M
able to determine Just what damage
was done. After re-crossing the line
the bombers were fired upon by en-
envy anti-air craft guns. They ran
into still heavier fog and some of
the. airmen we're forced to land be-
fore reaching their hangers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
eeAs&&sssAeeAeel
CHICAGO PLANTS MAY BE
CLOSED FOR LACK OF COAL

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The coal card
was put into effect for Chicago con-
sumers today Dealers said that the
city's fuel situation was more crit
zeal at the present time than ever
before. Because of storms and traf-
fic blockades, it was said, that all the
coal arriving in the city was being
distributed to domestic consumers,
and that industrial plants were fac
ing further shutdown because of
the shortage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

Consisting of good cook stove, Q
hole burner oil stove, heating stove,
kitchen table. cupboard, lounge, and
many other useful articles too num-
erous to mention.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and I'M
der, cash; sums over $40 a credit of
Z months will be given on notes
with approved security at 1919 in
terest; If paid when due only 80
will be charged. No property to be
removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE
CONTROL OF THE OIL NEXT

Washington, jan 29-Early meas
ures looking to government control
of the production and distribution of
oil were forecast today after visit
to the White House by Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield. Complete plans for
instituting a licensing system, it was
said, were presented by the fuel ad-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
BRITISH CASUALTIES ARE
FAR BELOW AVERAGE

London, Jan. 29.-British casual
ties during the week ending today,
we're 1888, divided as follows:
Killed or died of wounds-Offi-
GERS, 25; men, LIZA Wounded or
missing 1913; men, 6,721.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
AZ ARE KILLED
IN AIR RAIDS
London Suffers One OF Worst At
tacks.
ice CIVILIANS WERE INJURED
German Planes Made n United At
tack and Probably All Got
Away After Dropping
Bombs.

London, Jan. 20.-One OF the
worst of tho air raids occurred last
night, AZ being killed and 100 injur-
ed, by bombs dropped by n feet Of
German planes. So far as known all
the raiders escaped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
New Food Saving Rules.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The new
home card of the food administration
has been issued and shortly will be
distributed thruout the United States
to aid housekeepers in observing the
1918 conservation program of two
wheatless, one meatless and two
porkless days a week as announced
in President wilson's proclamation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
Public Sale

Being subject to the draft, will
sell at public auction, IA mile west
of the Laney school house, IL mile
south and 2 IA miles west of Tai
mage, miles south and ga mile east
of Manchester, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31

KAISER KICKED ON
CHRIST COMING NOW

4 London, Jan. 29.-How
4 the German Emperor regard
4 ed the possibility of second
4 coming of Christ was related
4 here in a sermon by Preben-
4 Diary Webster. of Mansfield
= Cathedral.
4 Before the war a friend OF I
Z the prebsndary was in Ger 1
many and had a conversation
Z with the German emperor. 4
The friend had attended
3 shortly before a religious
= meeting in England, where
one of the speakers predict {
? ed that the second coming of 4
: Christ would occur in 1915. 4
: He old Emperor William OF Z
it. Z
The emperor replied: "Oh, 4
no, that will never do at ALL {
: it would Interfere with my Z
. plans" Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
FARM IMPLEMENTS. ETC.

Consisting of box wagon, rack
wagon, Champion mower good as
new, Sattley 2-row weeder, John
Deere grow cultivator, Bradley rid
ing lister, Indiana grain drill, 16-
inch riding pillow in good shape, IA
inch walking pillow, hay rake, Deer
ing grain binder, top buggy, 2 sets
work harness one good as new, set
double driving harness, set single
driving harness, grindstone, eight
barrel water tank.
Also 2 dozen chickens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
state Of Kansas. county Of DIckInson. s.
1Os.51a.44

stateo of Kansas vi Dickinson
himself poses ana
oil
absolute property
claims thereon except
correct exhibit all the
correct
December 81 @ ana
their information anu
respectively
c.
thsh gath Of January A D.
(seal) L. E. GfHGH' N0'aiS AN'A0
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
DIRECTORS
TO THE PUBLIC


Depart
with pleasure that able to show the
$5435SS20O
contributed to the success of the company in
like the Being
home immediate settlement assured
1918, the following
John wilkins J.
John Lndahl G.. L.
andele the officers
President
E.G.
M ollenbe
]
W.P
L. M Sollenberger
djuster and J.AM and A. H. Dehl
Audit A H. Diehl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
9 HEAD OF CATTLE

Consisting of 8 heifers coming
fresh in April, 2 good milk cows
one being fresh but short time, calf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
ri HEAD or HOES

Consisting of shoats weighing
about pounds each, fat hogs
weighing about 225 each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
Friday, FEBRUARY 5

commencing at 1 o'clock p. m, thu
following property:
IL HORSES AND MULES
Consisting of span horse mules
coming years old standing Is IL
hands high, horse mule coming yearl
ing, horse mule coming years old
bay horse 7 years old weight 1850
pounds, bay mare years old weight
400 pounds, bay mare smooth
mouth weight 1900 pounds, good
team black driving horses and 10
years old, bay horse 8 years old
weight 1850 pounds, bay colt 8
months old, sorrel flly coming 8
years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31
aNNUAL STATEMENT
OF
Kansas Farmers Mutual
Insurance Association
Upland, Dickinson County, Kansas
NNUAL STATEMENT
COR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 81, 1917.

DECEMBER 81, IDI7
the
the said
WILKINS President
J.
ono Chapman Kansas r. r D. No g.
Organized is, 1896
cancelled
December 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-31

John wilkins
G. j. Olson
G. l.. Frohardt
w. p. Geist
John A. Lindahl