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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

The members of the New Era CLUB
of Roseburg entertained their hus-
bands at an evening card party at
the home of one OF the members re-
Gently The host very generously Of
fered to furnish first prize, which
was gratefully accepted by the ladies'
of the club with sincere thanks,
Three lucky couples tied for the hon
or prize. When these were lined up
and presented with a mother cat and
five kittens a near riot ensued One
after another admitted the terrible
crimes of ''renigging," cheating, mis-
counting, and in fact performing
every rule contrary to the game, pro-
claiming that they were not eligible
to the prize. All but one man hon
estly" owned up that the prize was
not forthcoming to him, but his wife
very emphatically entered a protest
and the prize was left to the gener-
GUS host, who was told to find an
other method of ridding himself of
the over-burden of the feline tribe.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07
FRUIT DRYING IN
"GOOD OLD TINES

What would our grandmothers
have thought of these new-fangled
ways of drying fruit and vegetables?
Here is the government urging every
one to dry almost everything that
grows. and telling how to do it, and
giving diagrams of driers that a wom-
an can make at home out of old
boxes and a little screening and at
tach to a stove, and the newspapers
and magazines are full of it, too.
In the good old times of our
grandmothers about the only things
dried in the summer and fall for win
ter use were apples, peaches, pump
kins and huckleberries But now the
government tells us that green beans.
carrots. cabbages. beets, potatoes and
almost any kind Of fruit. vegetables
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

Jess Gordon, wanted by Sheriff
Smith of Alturas on a charge of lar
ceny of 125 sheep, and also suspected
of poisoning stock in the Lava Beds,
was arrested in Klamath Falls Thurs
day. He had paid his fare on stage
to Bly,, and was evidently trying to
escape to that part of the county.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07
AS THE EDITOR SEES 1T.

Those who have the welfare OF
their town or city at heart are always
glad to welcome worthy people to
their midst; glad OF all additions TO
their ranks that tend to the town 5
advancement. Population desira-
Die populations a prime necessity.
But there is a tendency among GER
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07
HOARDING REASON
FOR HIGH PRICES

In a recent statement the War
Trade Board declares that no wool
shortage exists, either in the worlds
supply or in the amount on hand in
the United States, Notwithstanding
the increased consumption for mill
tary purposes. The clip in most coun-
tries has steadily increased since the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

Eastern Oregon has never expert
enced as mild weather in December
as that during the past month In
the country surrounding Baker farm
ers are still plowing, squirrels have
been seen out, lilac and cherry tree
buds are swelling, and lawns and
meadows are growing. Many Of the
cattle are still on the range, which is
saving thousands of tons of hay.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

The fearful battles on the bloody
hills around Verdun were not in vain.
From the kaiser's address. No:
they proved to an anxious world the
strength of the French army.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

We decline to get wrought up over
the new disease called knitters'
nerves as long as so many women are
immune.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

Eighty-two head of cattle have
been brought to the old Upton ranch
to the range on the North Umpqua
river, from Crescent City, by the new
owner, Joseph Sonora. The land has
not been pastured for several seasons
and is reported to be in excellent
grass.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

If Russia continues ve~y long in
her present course, the world will
begin to think that Nick Romanoff
didn't make half enough anarchist
martyrs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

Anent the scarcity of COAL it is re-
called that the old settlers refused to
burn the stuff because it was too
dirty. How times do change,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-07

Phone job orders to he Tidings.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
TO FORM FOOD CLUBS
GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES
HERE TO ENCOURAGE FOOD
PRODUCTION

Miss Grace Goodpasture of the Unit
ed State Department of Agriculture of
Washington, was in the city yesterday
to organize boys and girls garden,
canning, poultry and potato clubs, in
order to increase food production this
year. She addressed the pupils in all
the schools of this city and got them
to enroll. They were very enthusiastic,
she said. ~: - /
The various clubs will have supervis-
ors and to pay for the work Of the
supervisors the government will allow
Little Falls 1925. The men $ and wom-
en- s clubs of this city will be asked to
raise a fund for adult work as adult
clubs will also be organized here A
local commission will be created which
will have charge Of all the different
clubs.
Miss Goodpasture came here from
Brainerd, where she organized similaa
clubs. In this state she is working un-
der the supervision Of the state agri-
cultural college.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
ship CAR Of GRANITE
LOCAL COMPANY MADE FIRST
FULL CAR SHIPMENT YES
TERDAY

Yesterday the Little Falls Black
Granite company shipped the first full
carload of finished granite to custom
er. The granite went to the Twin City
Granite Works Of St. Paul. There were
81 finished pieces. The swith engine
took the car away from the siding near
the sheds on the East side just before
dinner. Before the car was moved a
photograph Of same was taken, some of
the local business men who were in
strumental in getting this industry
here appearing on the picture.
That the granite industry promises to
be big thing here is now certain. The
product, black granite and red Peter
head, is without doubt the finest OBJ
tainable anywhere and has been the
subject Of most favorable comment by
the leading industrial journals Of the
country. Samples Of the granite have
been asked for by concerns in nearly
every state in the union.
Three more carloads Of finished gran
ite will be shipped by the company this
month. Two Of them will go to points
in Iowa and one to Nebraska.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
LOYALTY MEETINGS
TO BE HELD THROUGHOUT COUN.
TY NEXT FEW DAYS-LOCAL
MEN TO SPEAK

A number of loyalty meetings are to
be held throughout this county during
the next few days. At the Culdrum
town hall a meeting will be held to-
night, beginning at O'Clock. Two
speakers from Little Falls will address
the meeting. A meeting will also be
held at Cushing tonight and two speak
ers from here will discuss the third
liberty loan and the war savings cam
paign. Saturday night loyalty meet
ing win be held in district 81, Fawn-
dale, at O'Clock, with speakers from
this city. At Upsala a big loyalty
meeting is scheduled for April l. This
will also be a Red Cross meeting. On
Friday evening, April S, in district IS,
program will be given by the school
children, followed by a social for the
benefit Of the Red Cross. There will
be two speakers at this meeting from
Little Falls. At the Brickyard school
loyalty meeting will he held on the
evening of April 6, at 8 p. m. Speak
ers from this city will discuss the third
liberty loan and war problems in gen.
eral. The school children will sing.
The public is urged to attend the
meetings in their respective localities.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
YOUR INCOME TAX
HAVE YOU FILED YOUR RETURN i?
SEVERE PENAG1IEs FOR FAIL
URE TO DO so

The following circular letter il rcla-
tlon to the income tax is from Internal
revenue office:
If you are IN unmarried person and
had a net income Of $1,000 Or over for
the year 1917, you mast make return.
If you are 4 married person, living
with, your wife or husband on Decem-
Der II, 1917, and had net income oe
$4,000 or over, yoI must make y re-
turn.
You cone un.ler il- ca. r"ation Of
'an unmarried person. if you were
not married Dec ,r!.Cr -. 1917. or not
living with your husband or wife on
that date. A widov or wi,luwer is
classified rs IN uo rarried lcr>..n.
While an unm ar"1e1 person may :.e the
head of family and entitled to the
$4,000 specific exemption, it will, how
ever, be necessary to ile a return of
his or her net income, if the same
amounts to $1,000 per year or over, al
though there would be no tax due.
All returns are due in the office of
! the collector of internal revenue, st.
Paul, Minnesota, or or before April I,
1913. The law provides severe penal
ties for failure to file roturns on or be.
fore that date. You may procure pro
per blanks by making application t:
your banker, o. by writing +. J. Lyc III,
Collector of Internal Revenue, St. Paul
Minnesota. If you are in doubt as to
| whether or not you should make re-
turn, consult your banker, or take the
matter up direct with the collector.
| Remember-That your government
asks you to file Il return on or before
April l. After that date the govern
ment will compel you to make :eturn
In short time deputies will start can
vassing the state to ascertain wht
should have made return and faiiet
to do so. If you are Il Stacker, do not
complain when the severe penalties pro
vided by law are inflicted
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
ELEVEN MEN TO CAMP
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 WILL CON-
PLETE COUNTY'S QUOTA
=, OF III

Next Friday afternoon, March 20, a
contingent of eleven men will leave for
Camp Dodge. This contingent will be
the last one of the present draft and
will I'LL the county's quota Of III men.
The men are notified to report at the
court house at IL a. m. Friday, and
leave on the 2:30 p. m. train.
Following are the names Of those
who will go:
Theo. r. Cross Pierz, r 1.
Joseph Schaedler, Royalton.
=: Nicholas j. Klein, st. Paul.
t Ralph J. Bargabos, Royalton.
Vince Wick, city, r S.
Leo A. Cellar, Pierz, RI.
George Lucak, Minneapolis.
Nels r. Larson, Swanville, r ?.
Sheldon e. Yoerg, city r I.
Mike Lucak, Flcnsburg.
Vincent Vondrasek, HOldingfOrd l. l.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
THE COUNTY GETS AID
FEDERAL ROAD AID OF $4,000
HAS BEEN SET ASIDE, AUDI
TOR ADVISED

County Auditor B. Y. McNairy is in
receipt of word from the state high;
way commission to the effect that Nor
rison county's share Of the federal
road aid, amounting to $4,000 has
been set aside, and will be available
when the work is completed. ''< -
This money will be used on State
Roads /, 2 and 3 in this county. All
of State Road No. 2, known as the riv-
er road, will be graveled, also No. 8,
known as the Swanville-Pierz road.
Some grading will also be done. Only
that part of State Road No. l running
from the county line to where it joins
No. will he graveled.
In order to obtain this aid from the
government the county must expend an
equal sum, but it will take at least
$4,000 to complete the proposed work
and the county will cxPend the extra
$4,000. Work will be begun as soon
as the ground is in shape and arrange
ments are completed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
A GOOD VAUDEVILLE
JUNIOR RED CROSS BENEFIT PRO
GRAM AT HIGH ENJOYED BY
BIG CROWD

The high school auditorium was tax
ed to its capacity Tuesday evening for
the vaudeville entertainment staged by
the high school students for the benefit
Of the Junior Red Cross. The neat sum
Of $6085 was realized from the enter.
tainment.
The program opened with several fine
selections by the high school, followed
by a dance by Charles Davis and Miss
Myrtle Holer. A number of high
school students then gave a dance, af-
ter which Misses Mildred Burton and
Myrtle Holler danced The Russian Ma
zurka, which made a hit with the au-
dience.
Three boys as blackface comedians
told a few stories and cracked some
jokes.
n. GB. Millard, one of the local four
minute men, gave a brief talk on how
to help keep up the morale Of the Am
erican soldiers and the need for recre-
alton among them.
Winford signor, magician, entertain
ed the audience in a very delightful
way with his magic and sleight-of hand
performances. His work was very clev-
er and and was especially interesting
because Of being significant Of the
present world crisis.
GA play Upon Words" in which the
play was read by Miss Olive Hamm and
the silent parts taken by several stu
dents. This act was very amusing.
Lloyd Harting entertained for fifteen
minutes with chalk talk which
brought forth much laughter from the
crowd. AS a cartoo1ist this young man
has promises of successful future.
The program was concluded with sew.
eral songs by a boys and girls chorus,
ttThe Star Spangled Banner" being
the closing number.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
LIBERTY LOAN RALLY
At FREEDHEM CLUB HOUSE ON
APRIL 6-R. P, CHASE AND
ssOTHERa 70 SPEAK

In line with the request Of the Treas
ury Department that Liberty Loan raj
lies be held throughout the country
previous to the third Liberty Loan
drive, school districts 80, 66, l., 1o4,
12l and So has consolidated and will
hold a big rally at the Freedmen club
house on Saturday evening, April 6, be-
binning at 8 p. m.
Several speakers of prominence will
address the meeting, principal among
them being r. p. Chase, deputy state
auditor. He is said to be very able
speaker and he will no doubt have q
message that will be we'll worth hear.
ing. County Attorney c. Rosenmeie1
and others will also speak.
This meeting will be public and all
are welcome to attend.
A collection will be taken up fol
the benft of the Red Cross.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
SALVATION ARMY WANTS $1,000
FROM MORRISON COUNTY

N. N. Bergheim, county director OF
the safety commission is in receipt of
a communication from the officers of
the Salvation Army, advising him that
the organization will conduct cam
paign for funds for war work, to be
used for welfare of soldiers and sailors
of this country at home and abroad.
The campaign will begin March "a and
continue to March 30.
The letter states that the quota fol
this state is $4,000 and that this
county is expected to raise $1,000 as its
share. The organization does not offer
any assistance in raising the money OK
cept to furnish literature.
It is unlikely that such an amount
can be raised here in the specified time
owing to the war savings campaign
ETC., and as, yet it is not known just
what will be done.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
FULL SEASONS run
SAW MILL TO START FIRST OF
APRIL WITH DAY AND
NIGHT SHIFTS

With the continuation of the pres
ent warm weather the local saw mill
will begin operations for the season
the first of next month, officials of the
company state.
Contrary to general belief, the mill
will be operated with day and night
shifts and will make full season Is
run, the company having enough logs
to insure a season g run.
A crew of men has been working in
the mill this winter making necessary
repairs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
WILL, SELECT BUREAU HEADS TO-
nAY

A meeting of the directors of the
Board of Commerce will he held this
morning to select the chairmen for the
various bureaus of the organization.
These chairmen must be in the particu-
lar work that the bureau is intended
for and the members Of the bureau that
they name must be likewise. The board
will also adopt constitution and by
laws. The headquarters will continue
to be located in the First National
bank building.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Many books are being received at
the public library to be sent to where
American soldiers are located. The ap-
peal for good books is very. urgent and
those who wish to help provide the SOL
diers with reading matter should bring
the books to the library.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN SPEAKING
CAMPAIGN

The speaking campaign for the Third
Liberty Loan, in this county, will begin
on April 1 and will continue until
April II, inclusive. There will he at
least ons meeting in every township in
the county during that time and speak.
ers will be provided by the speakers
committee.
N. N. Bergheim Of the speakers com
mittee is now negotiating for an out
side speaker for Little Falls for some
evening between April l and 5. The
exact date will be announced later.
A rally of officers of the America
First association, which will conduct
the bond sale, will be held soon and all
the officers, including majors, captains
and ieutenants, will be invited to come
here for the meeting, to receive instruc-
tions.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
AUDITOR CANNOT ISSUE WOLF
BOUNTY WARRANTS

Under ruling Of the state supreme
court the county auditor is forbidden
to issue warrants for wolf bounties
The certificates issued to those getting
wolves will be filed by the county au-
ditor and when funds are provided by
the state they will be paid.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

John Schneider of Swanville, a de-
linquent boy, had hearing before Ju-
venile Judge Shaw yesterday morning
and was placed on probation, his moth
er being appointed probation officer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
LOCAL TEAM ELIMINATED IN
FIRST GAME AT STATE MEET

Little Falls high school basketball
team was eliminated from the contest
for state honors at Mortified yester-
day in the first game, being defeated
by the Duluth high team by q score of
Is to "a, in a very hard fought game.
This was the second time in three
years the local high has been represent
ed at state tournament and the previ-
Gus time they were also eliminated in
their first game.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Misses Elaine and Elv1ra Ruth CT
this city participated in a program at
the st. Cloud Institute Monaay eve
ming, in connection with a reception
given by the Catholic women Of that
city for Bishop Busch. The former sang
a group Of songs and the latter gave
readings.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
MUNICIPAL COURT

John H. Hoffman Of Lastrup, who
was arrested last week, charged with
interfering with the draft, was brought
before Judge Lyon Saturday morning
for hearing. He waived examination
end was bound over to the grand jury
under 5000 bonds.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Phil S. Randall has returned from
Rock Island, Ill.,, whero he spent five
weeks as inspector of munitions. Mr..
Randall will be at home for time,
subject to call. N 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Mrs. R. L. Palmer was operated upon
at st. Raphael's g hospital, st. Cloud,
Saturday. Mr.. Palmer went down there
Wednesday and spent the day with
her. She is getting along nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

The Ladies Aid of Pike Creek will
be entertained at the home of Mrs.
John Locks Of Twin Lakes next
Wednesday afternoon, March q. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK

Schools in this city begin their East.
er vacation with the closing Of school
tonight and school will not start again
until on Tuesday after Easter. The
reason for this is that many Of the
teachers would be unable to spend
Easter Sunday at home otherwise. To
make up for the loss of Monday of
next week the schools will hold sessions
on Saturday of that week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Miss Alice McCann has taken the po-
sition as mathematics instructor in jun
ior high, taking the place Of Richard
Boehn, who will be manual training
instructor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

J. M. Totten, who has been in the
real estate business at Randall, has
again moved to this city and it is un-
derstood that he will be associated
with John Vertia in the real estate Lus-
mess. An announcement will be mado
later.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

B0EHM FILES FOR OFFICE
Richard Boehm of this city has fled
as candidate for county superintend-
ent of schools. Mr.. Boehm is the first
to file for this office.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

A: T. Dano Of Brandt, s. D., wlo re-
Gently purchased tho W. w. Cook farm
near Ft. Ripley, moved onto the farm
this week. He is brotier-in-1aw Of
George Gaddis of Relle Prairie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22
MEMS CLUB MEETING

The next meeting Of the Men 9 club
will be held at the Congregational gym
nasium Monday evening Of next week.
The topic will be "War Questions
and each member is requested to bring
a question. Warren Gibson and Samuel
Hammerbeck will entertain the club.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Mr.. Rooney Of st. Paul has taken a
position as assistant to A. J. Fem, dis
trict engineer, in place Of Mr.. Buckley,
who has gone to Norfolk, Va, to work
on dock construction.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

Mrs. Wallace Withiam, who was at
Fairview hospital, Minneapolis, for an
operation on her eyes, was. discharged
from that institution Wednesday. She
is now at tho home of her son in that
city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

A trainload Of over sixty gondoia
cars loaded with Buick cars passed
through this city Tuesday, bound for
Seattle, WASH, for distribution.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-03-22

HOIDINGFORD STORE BURNED
The Wardian Bros. hardware store at
Holdingford was destroyed by fire last
Tuesday, entailing a loss Of $25, ,0OU.