davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1918-02-07
SARATOGA, CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING, FEBRUARY T. 1918.

nothing of consequence regarding their
movements or their everyday expert
ences is allowed to pass the strict cen
sorship imposed, and their letters home
must necessarily be of the most every
day commonplace sort in order to get
by the censor Following are a few ex-
tracts from Mr.. England's letter:
Someplace in England, Jan. s.
DEAF Mother:
o are you tonight? l
sitting around the stove reading the
Saturday Evening Post. l would like
to he there, too, but can't for a while.
II IL pretty cold here tonight. but not
so cold as up there. Saw them blowing
nround here TO-DAY. There was a little
FROST, but not enough to make any
rouble. Don't suppose they are plow-
ing much up there, unless 1t is through
the snow. Hope it was not as bad up
there as last year. We have not had
any mail as yet, but suppose we will get
1t soon. | hear we are going to move
tomorrow. Hope we go where it is
still warmer and not so damp.
Haven't e anyone / know since
I've been in this camp. Guess they all
went through to France. Will prob
ably see them yer there. Morgan left
this camp "A few days ago. How are
things up there? Hope everything is
lively in the spring, then you will all
have new cars when / come back. Guess
this is about all for this time. With
love, from . ANGUS.
, 1918-02-07
HEAVY LOSSES OF WILD GAME.
Hard Winter Of a Year Ago Greatly
Decreased Number Of Wyoming
Elk, Says State Warden.

Wyoming elk suffered heavily last
winter. but the loss was no greater than
that sustained by the cattlemen and
sheepmen of the state, according to the
annual report of State Game Warden
Nate =. Wilson of Lander, recently
completed and presented to the COVER
nor. Mr.. Wilson explains that the
depletion in the ranks of the states
chief game was due to the fact that the
severe snowfall blocked the trails lead
ing tn the feed grounds, and that game
wardens, forest officers and citizens
were unable to reach those elk which
were cut off from feed and give them
proper protection. His report reads in
part:
In submitting this, my third annual
report, l am sorry to state that the
past winter was very hard on our wild
game-especially the elk in h western
part Of the state. However, we are
blessed with a fair calf crop, and, TAX
ing into consideration h present mild
winter, it will require only a matter of
one or two years to place the elk on an
increasing basis that is, provided u
next legislature will give careful atten-
, 1918-02-07

Six thousand additional men are
wanted at once to bring the Twentieth
Engineers (forest) regiment up to full
strength, according to officials of the
forest service, who have been requested
by the war department to aid in IL
ing h necessary recruits. This is the
second forest regiment formed by the
war department and will be the big
gest regiment in the world. .
The first forest regiment has been in
France for several months, busy in cut
ting and getting out of the French for
ests timber, lumber and other materials
for our army. Some battalions of the
Twentieth have also gone across, and
others will follow, as their equipment
and preliminary training are complet-
ed. Men who enter this unit are there
fore assured, the officials say, of early
service abroad.
Men can join this regiment by enlist
ment if not of draft G and if within
the age limits, which are from IS to 40.
1t u tIC sC1ttllNe uIdlt
law who have not been notified to hold
themselves in readiness to report for
duty at a camp cal be 'inducted'' into
the regiment if they can show that
they + qualified for it.
Applicants for enlistment or Undue
ton may apply by letter to The For
ester, Washington, ID. c., or to the vari-
GUS listing officers who have been re-
ceiving local applications for places in
the forest regiments. Letters Of appli-
cation must contain a full statement of
experience in any of the various lines
Of work involved, with names and ad-
dresses of employers.
Supervisor James Blackhall of En-
campment reports that several men
from hat section now have their ap-
plications in for enlistment in the for
estry regiment.
, 1918-02-07
Mining Men Here.

p r Goldman of yyorron Idobo
general monaoar of tho Jntar-sto.a
Gold Reoch & Rar Mining comnany
recommended nv his rios r. Rovca Of
Ravl;ns sacretarv of tho oomnanv
were here the first of tba wool on bps.
moss ma tters connec+ad with rho oom-
many This comnonv vos or,on;zad
and canita,ized undar tbe laws of
Idaho but fully % nor cont of tbe
monev invested ha,ongs to n. rbon
county sba raboIdars seyerol Of whom
are I'm the Platte valley
Tho comnanv nossassas ,broa varv
strong expopepts which nromise preat
~profits IN its investors tbe ORIGINAL
element heing a continuation of five
of the best forces known to the nIacer
mining world nut tooetber In sucb nor
feet form that If is impossibIa for fine
gold IN got nast If In addition to
having one of these machines instalIad
near Rapps inst over tbe state line in
Moffat county. Colorado they have
amassed n large area of the rich placer
ground that has made the Timberlake
district lannon's. and n large ouartz
, 1918-02-07

Use Saratoga advertising stickers.
, 1918-02-07

Mrs. Mary Albro a few days ago re-
ceived "A letter from her son, Angus
England, under date of January s, and
written from one of the American mil
ltary camps in England.
While everyone in this section is in
tensely interested in the experiences of
the Platte Valley boys, and especially
those who have crossed the Atlantic,
, 1918-02-07

Russell ii. Baldwin has purchased
Chas. Prices Maxwell auto, which he
will use for rapid transit purposes be-
tween town and the fish hatchery.
, 1918-02-07
Presbyterian Church.

Special announcement-farewell SER
vices.
10 100 a. M, Sunday school.
IL 100 a. m, Preaching, "The Knowl-
edge of Christ" John IA 20.
7:30 p. M, Preaching, 1.-THE Inspira-
ton of Liberty" John, s 1896.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

Yves. Elliott, former county commits
sioner, who has been ranching at Belt,
Mont, for several years, passed thru
Minot recently, with several cars t
stock. Yves has made pile of money
| in the ranching game.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
A Success After All.

"Wlat became Of the Yardle girl
who was ambitious fesa stage career?'
"She turned out much better than
her friends eXpectcd."'
'''You don't mean to- tell me she's
starring now?" ,yeax 1pe MA
mo. indeed. She's the mother Of
six children and has husband who
doesn't run around ut night"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
Another Precinct to Come In.

"PoOr Mrs. Brown. ] hear she has
had n lot of trouble about her hus-
band" @ lya..,.H.
Eyes, poor dear" MS:
II understand there is scandal
mixed up in .it.nt 81 ug Fra
"But have Een heard the worst"
'N-no-1 haven't heard what Mrs.
Gadabout has to say about it yet"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
Oscar Flom Of Des Laos Wounded

Oscar Flom of Des Laos Wounded
Mrs. Anna Flom Of Des Laos, is in
receipt of a message from the Adult.
ant General at Washington that her
son, Oscar, a member Of the Ameri-
can ENpeditionary Forces, was wound
ed in action November 2. The faith.
err of this young man died last spring
A sister Of the young man, Mrs. Ed
Isleifson, resides. in this city. The
Floms are among the pioneers in this
section, having settled here during the
early territorial days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
District Court in Session.

District court opened in this city
Tuesday.
l. NJ. Ingebretsoa Of Rolette county
former treasurer of that county
pleaded guilty to the charge of issuing
fraudulent tax receipts. 1t appears
that he would issue receipts slightly
in advance of tie actual amount of the
taxes, pocketing the difference. He
was given a suspended sentence.
The case of Ward McCri.l, charged
with arson. is on trial today. Nc
Grill is charged with setting fire to q
residence which he owned in Minot in
order to collect TIE insurance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
Reiersen Buys Dads Restaurant

r. Re:ersen, proprietor OF the wa
erly hotel for a good many years, has
bought Dads Restaurant on West
Central aevnue, taking charge today.
Mr.. Reiersen butt up an enviable
reputation as hotel man and he is
sure to succeed in the present bust
ness. The restaurant was formerly
owned by the late E. A. Marsh.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

X. of P. Will Hold Big Meeting
Minot Lodge No. 81 Knights Of
Pythias, will hold a rousing meeting
at Castle Hall, Fnesdays evening, Dec.
IL. There will be election Of Of
ficers, initiation, big feed and
smokes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
JAPS III N. D. MINES.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 9.-The Unit
ed States labor bureau in Bismarck
has received inquiries from Japanese
in Wyoming as to the chance Of bring
ing Japs to North Dakota to work in
Ignite mines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

FOR SALE To the highest bidder at
the front door-of the court house in
" Minot Saturda;; p. m - e o'clock,
De. 1lth, ] Yed and white COW.
NE ynafes
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

FOR SALE Good first class dray.
This is bargain and the price will
be right. City Bakery. l2-12t4cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE for horse or
team, brand new mans fur coat,
large size. Inquire of Mrs. H. E.
Turner, Sawyer, N. D. 12-12t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

Are you a civic soldier
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

= Va SAA~
Story Books
War Games
Games
Boats
Cannons
Air Rifles
Erector Toys
Electric Trains
Building Toys
Sleds
Skis
I0boggans
Toy Automobiles
SIS; $s F En$Isssss
Neckwear
Handkerchiefs
Blankets
Windsor Ties
Combs 80,
rooth Brushes
F9otht Powders /.
Hair Brushes
Umbrellas
Stockings
MOccasins
Flags
Mechanical Toys
Good Books
Wash Cloths
Bath Towels
Huck Towels
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
For Women Who
Work

E~~">->-Nn>
" VOAAASA vVnO
Hand Bag.
MectwaarS
Hosiery
Gloves
Petticoats
Hats
Swaaters :
Shoes
nver Shoe.
Rnhhora
Anrons
Ontin~ Gown.
Union SHIT.
Waists
iImhrella.
Towols
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

For Business
Girls
Mocha Gloves
Waists
Silk Waists
Serge Dresses
Furs
Silk Dresses
Jersey Petticoats
Coats
Sweaters
Hat Pins
P0cketb00ks
Aprons
Wool Skirt Pattern
Hosiery
Union Suits
Umbrellas
Handkerchief
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12
For Soldier Boy

For Soldier Boy
Metal Mirrors
Toilet Cases
Tooth Brushes
Tooth Pastes
Kraki Handkerchiefs
Shaving Sets
Money Belts
Books
Picture Cases T
Towels
Christmas Cards
Flags
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-12

0AF N4AAS~ -
Boudoir Caps
Fancy Handkerchief
Combs
Toilet Articles
Toilet Water
Perfumes
Talcum Powders
Face Powders
Petticoats
Manicure Sets
Silk Hosiery
Fancy Neckwear
Silk Waists
Furs
Mocha Gloves
Silk Underwear
Silk Dresses
Serge Dresses
Sweaters
Skirts
Hand Bag
Suit Cases
Wardrobe Trunks
Silk Waist Pattern
Butterick Patterns
Millinery
Spats
OxfOrds
Pumps
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
ONLY NEEDS TO BE REUSED
Under Certain Conditions, Tiger Can
Probably Be Awakened In Each
Individual.

They tell u.s." said Mr.. BlinksoDae,
shat we all have tiger Ia rs. that We
are all Of US savages under our skin;
kept from revealing our true natures
only by the restraining force Of Gus
tom and the law.
I'm general way have always be-
iieved this to be true, and yet have
always supposed there must be ex-
ceptions. You take, for Instance, q
certain mild-mannered nelghbor Of
ours whom we have known for many
years, q man In all circumstances kind,
gentle. forbeRring; seeing good In
everyone and willing to make excuses
for everybody. There was one person
who knew had no tiger.
Our mild-mannered neighbor drop
ped in to see Us yesterday, just after
had read something In the paper,
and picked the paper up again and
read this thing to him. 1t was an
account Of something that the Ger
mans had just done.
ut was circumstantial, careful, ex-
act and apparently truthful statement,
and yet the thing described was some
thing so contrary TO all civilized
usages that 1t seemed incredible. and
said to him:
"'You don't believe that, do your
"At that our mild-mannered neigh
Dor fred up. Fired up7 He famed
up.
"'Believe itr he said. I believe
every word Of it, and then he pro-
ceeded to tell me what he would do
TO the Germans II he could.
"Had he a tiger in him7 Well
$50 now arm inclined TO think that
we all have a tiger In us. that there
Is no exception; only with some Of
US It takes one thing and with some
another thing to make the tiger
waken."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
Why rorpsdO.d ships Sink.

The committee appointed by the
Council OF the Institution OF Naval Ar
chltecture to inquire into the effects Of
explosions OF mines and torpedoes
upon the structure Of merchant ships
find that there are three principal
causes Of loss. First, the existence. of
forward reserve bunker partitloned
on from the cargo hold By non-wa.
tertight bnlkhead. A second cause Of
loss 10 the failure to close the water
tight door In the engine room bulk
head leading to the shaft tunnel. A
third danger lies In the main drain
pipes, leading from the bilge pumps to
the different compartments, and pass
ing through all watertight bulkheads,
which are generally fractured In tor
pedoed compartments. There should
be non.return valves on the end Of
these pipes. The committee recon-
mends that bulkheads should be pro-
tected as far as possible from hying
splinterss a. least temporarily, BY using
timber or other suitable material as
spllnter-screen.- American.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23

(SWFHDu paFpeFFys showing Ci1eNof
cups on the leaves. Note the three
forksd splnss and TIE Irregular
edges Of the leaves.
estates are called upon to help by
digging out and destroying this spread,
er Of stem rust
How serious the black rust II 20 the
bread supply OF the nation may be
judged from the fact that this disease
was the principal factor in reducing
the yield Of wheat alone IN North Da,
kota, South Dakota. Montana and Min.
nesota by nearly 200.00O.O0O bushels In
1918.
The common barberry bush (Ber.
berls eulgaFis). including the purple
leayed variety. nurses the black stem
rust through one OF its stages. helps
e develop. and enables Il 20 spread
20 the grains 10 the spring and early
sumner The most Sirecs method Of
attaeking thls rust IL to keep common
harberry bushes out o. wheat-growina
regions.
The effect OF q single harberry bush
may extend for miles. They should
be dug and destroyed throughout the
upper Mississippi valley. especially IN
the following stasea: Montana, wyo.
ming. Nebraska. South Dakota. North
Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa. Wisconsin.
Illinois. Indians. Michigan and Ohio.
Lesa Ia known about the importance
OF barberry elsewhere The question
will be investigated in all graln-grow.
ing regions this season.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23

American bacon win DO used to
stretch out British beef supplies. The
scheme OF rationlng, which already IL
In operation In London and the sur
rounding countries, In 10 be extended
at once. and after this only two Of the
four weekly coupons win be available
for the purchase Of butchers meat.
The object Ii TO diminish the demand
for home grown cattle during the
months when these can be fattened on
grasa The new order limits the pur-
chsSe OF beef, mutton and pork to 70
cents a head weekly. but does not AZ.
feet diners in restaurants and hotels.
who are permitted 20 exchange cou-
pons for meat meals.
Children over six viii be entitled
after April IA to a full adult ration
Of meat. All coupons are cashabie for
bacon and poultry.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
woman champion MAKER q Fllss.

The title OF worlds champion arti-
acial fly maker Is proudly claimed for
Miss Alice Sherwin Coleman OF New
York, who for more than decade has
been making flies for anglers. Some
idea OF her reputation among the dis
ciples Of Izaak Walton may be gath
cred from the fact that she and her
assistants make 100000 worth OF flies
for fishing enthusiasts every year.
Miss Coleman makes 300 different
varieties Of hies regularly summer
and winter, special orders bringing the
number up to !. 800 varieties altogether:
for such Is Miss Coleman's reputation
that exacting fishermen In the wilds
OF America sometimes catch strange
dies that hover over particular streams
and send them alive In ventilated
bottle 80 that she may study and re
produce them accurately.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23

kind. We shall deem Il q privilege ID
help you, II ws can. hope you DO moi
consider % 0saclous, Mr.. Nslpon."
son the eontrary. Mr.. 0rays0n. ! an
deeply grateful for your sympathy bul
] have no trouble that anyone can
help"
''TheR We shall have 20 conclude
that you are worn out and sadly Ia
need Of q rest 10 we have come 10 you
with the proposal that you take .
leave q absence for three monshs
This Ia hardly the time o. xear Ia
propose such thing. but ~ case
seems TO demand IT, We win take carr
Of matters In the parish until you eone
bseh. GU somswhsre--tnks an ocean
voyage n Tvu Wish bot. at least. come
back with thar strained look gone and
that tired note out og your voice. We
love you too much not TO want 20 help
You"
The old warden laid his hand on the
younger mans shoulder. hiA voice
broke and the reetor's eyes fiIled with
tearA Finally the minister broke che
silence. II deeply appreciate your
ofter. and while DO not feel that
need vacation your friendship means
too much to me 10 disregard your ad
vice add such en- unseinsh request.
hope 70 be able to serve ron better
when ! return. DO not know where
ahall 20. but viii inform you as soon
as ! can decide shall probably start
IN the morning"
When be was alone he sat down and
looked again into the flames. There
he saw what 10 had borne in his hear,
for the past three monshs---a girls
face. No wonder his sermons had
suffered BE wondered that with his
Days and nights Of torture be had been
able to assend TO his parish duties al
all A vacation seemed a mockery
What he needed was hard work 10 helm
him 10 forget. But, after ali. dld
he want th6tf Instead, with each pass.
ing day, be pressed his own thorn into
his wounds afresh. and be knew that
he was not helping TO answer his own
prayers.
!. Where could he soi There was bu,
one pernon he longed TO see, and that
he dared not do. Six months before
he would have gone joyfully to a dozen
different places, where the eager faces
Of old friends would have gladly wei.
coined him. Now, he thought OF hut
one. Shut out from that, the world
was a blank.
One afternoon In the preceding July
Robert Nelson SAT 10 9 boat on INA
river, with white. tense face. listen.
Ing to a refusal from the lips OF a rlrl
who was no less agitatsd than he
Two months before, Muriel WaginR
had come with her mother from the
neighboring city 10 spend some weeks
with relatives. From that sundal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
BARBERRY PLANT is
A MENACE TO WHEAT
spreader Of stem Rust Should Be
Cut and Destroyed.
Principal Factor IN Reducing Yield Of
Wheat Alone In North and South
Dakota and Montana BY MIL
Hons Of Bushels.

uFrom the United States Department OF
Agricuiture.)
The common barberTy Is a direct
spreader Of black stem rust, terri
BILE scourge Of wheat. oats, barley and
rye In the spring.wheat districts. Com.
mon barberry on lawns and in hedges
In cities and suburbs, as well as on
farms. throughout these districts is
a fearful thorn In the side of the
wheat raiser. The presence Of this
shrub In your yard may mean that
your county or district produces less
bread to feed the nation and the al
lies. While the farmers are being
urged to take every cultural and pro-
tective measure to prevent rustlng Of
their fields, owners OF city yards and
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
PROPER PEAR TREE PRUNING
AZ IN Case Of Apple Low Head Ia
ssost ossiFsbis--RstsIn Three
or Four Branches.
CFfom the United stnfae pspartment Of
ARYicuiture1

rfom the United states Department Of
Agricuiture1
Since pears are grown both al
standards and dwarfs in commercial
orchards. consideration or the prun-
ing OF both classes f. necessary. A
low-headeG pear tree IL quite as de-
strnbie as low-headed apple tree.
In forming the head OF the pear. how
ever. more branches may be left than
In the case Of the apple. While three
10 given as the ideal number for the
apple, as many as four or Ave may be
retained by well-grown pear tree.
These should be distributed about the
body so as TO give practically an equal
space between them. and. II possible,
they should stand at different heights
upon he main stem. The number Of
branches to be left upon any partic-
ular tree must. however, be deter
mined by the condition Of the root.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
NvlsIons o. Time.

Solar time means sun time M
any given point. Standard time
Is a system OF time reckoning
devised BY the railroads. by which
the United States from the Atlantic 10
the Pacific coast Is divided into -four
zones, each extending over IS degrees
Of longitude and with a time variation
Of one hour in each zone or belt. Thus
while every zone has a different fi.s,
that IL stahAard time at all poirs. l..l,,
In the zons
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23
| The Rector's
Vacation
eA<D
- asABKL } BoURouIN

(copyrieht ie1a. BY the Mcclure Newspa-
par ayndieate.)
Rev. Robert Nelson sat In his study
with . look on his high-bred face that
showed more Of trouble than annoy
ance. and II was occasioned by the
presence Of the vestry In the room.
The testrymen were III at ease and
thav had come on strange mission.
The words Of the sllver-haired
senior warden mingled confusedly in
his mind with q picture from past
days.
Il hops you understand why we
make this proposition. Mr.. Nelson.
You haye served the church here very
acceptabiy, and we certainly appre-
ciate the fact that you have declined.
for the sake Of the poor and the sick
OF the town, 10 take a vacation dur
Ing the two years that you have been
with ~ We have found, too. that you
have taken the money you would have
spent thus to provide outings for poor
mothers There IL not person ia the
parish who IL not your sworn friend,
and who Il not bettsr for your being
hera
4 hope | can make myself plain.
cir, for u II not an easy thing have
10 saI Bat FOR the last two months
o. more y0u have not been looking
well. nnd-yeG win pardon me-there
seems 10 be . difterpues In your SER
mons. They lack courage and seem 20
come from a heart that IL overbur.
densd. II you srs IN trouble Of any
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-05-23

at requires patience to be success
ful gardener"
"Yes. But you can overdo It.
planted some seeds two years ago and
I've waited all this time without a
murmur for them to come up and do
something. I'm going to give them
one more summer and then II they
don't make good I'm going to dig up
the whole patch and start over"