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The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
Mccormack Returns
 From California

Hon. P. c. Mccormack re- turned on the Princess Sophia Tuesday. Mir. Mccormack left his family in San Diego. He re- ports that his little son, Peter, has recovered from his operation and that the whole family are doing nicely. They will remain in California at least until spring. Mir. Mccormack reports that business is good all along the coast, and that there is also con siderable evidence of patriotism.
 On January 12 MT. Mccormack had the pleasure of going through two degrees in the Knights of Columbus in a class of 73 which was composed largely of officers and enlisted men in the Army and Navy. An officer of the San Diego lodge upon learning that Mir. Mccormack had received his first degree in Alaska invited him to join the class and take the second and third degrees there. Mir. Mccormack replied that he would feel honored to become a member of the class if it could be arranged. The San Diego lodge then cabled to the Juneau lodge and obtained permission to con- fer the degrees on him there. Mir. Mccormack states that it was the greatest lodge affair that he ever attended, and that he will ever regard it as one of the most pleasant and impressive events of his life.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
Mail Contract Will Go to
 Leo Mccormack

The next contract for carrying mail from Wrangell to the West Coast points will almost certainly go to Leo Mccormack.
 Mir. Mccormack has received notice from the government that his proposal has been accepted. The West Coast mail contract is now held by w. J. Neill, who, it is understood, was an applicant for the new contract.
 When seen by the Sentinel re- porter Mir. Mccormack stated that the acceptance of a proposal by the government is merely ten tative and that until the contract is actually signed there is noth- ing certain about the matter.
 Mir. Mccormack was asked concerning what size boat he would use in case he secured the contract. He replied that prima- rily he was seeking the mail con- tract, and that beyond that he would be influenced by the vol ume of business in sight and the demands of the West Coast trade.
 Being pretty short on news this week the reporter asked MT. Me Cormack if he expected to buy boat or build one. He replied i: Mir. Editor. l have given this mail contract so little thought that I don't know whether 1 shall use a boat or an aeroplane.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
MT. Snyder Heard From
Dallas, Oregon. Jan. P, 1918.


 Editor Sentinel:
 Two recent issues of your spicy publication fell into my hands a day or two ago, and as father" of the Sentinel l desire to con- gratulate you upon the very ex- cellent paper you are making both editorially and typograph- ically. When 1 read these issues it made me 9 trifle homesick, as Wrangell is one of the pleasant est towns in which ] ever lived socially, climatically and com- mercislIy. l was particularly struck with your report of a R. d Cross meeting, at which over $2OO was realized for that worthy cause, and l said to Mrs. Snyder, You know they never did things by halves at Wrangell." "
 Again congratulating you and the people of Wrangell, with kind regards to all old friends, l am
 Yours truly, A. V. R. SNYDER.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

ZURICH.-Vorwaerts announ- ces that the Berlin strikers have addressed to the government an ultimatum of their demands fol- lowing the principal demands that have already been made and which have had very little if any consideration. The workmen want the conclusion of general peace without indemnities or an- nexations; the participation of workmen's delegates from all countries involved in the peace pour parlers; amelioration of the food situation; abolition of state of siege; restoration of the right of public meeting of workmen which has been suspended by military authorities; abolition of miitarization: in munition fac tories; release of all political pris- oners; characterization of state institutions, and equal electoral suffrage.
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Presbyterian Church.

A wonderful responsibility. It must be met. The account must be given by you. by me, by every one. How is it kept?
 Text: Mathew 12:: 36, 57. But say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account therof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned"
 There are many interesting things connected with this sub ject that concern you and me. Come and let us think over them together.
 Next Sunday eve at the Pres byterian church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
+ CROSS NOTES
Teacher.

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Wrangell Chapter will be held in the town hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, at 8 o'clock.
 The Christmas Membership Drive at Craig and Hydaburg was unavoidably delayed but the results, as given below, are a credit to the West Coast.
 Annual members ........... 78 SIS. % Magazine members 6 600 Donations ......-.. .... ......~. l3.O5
 84 $97. .05
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
SCHOOL NOTES

The school has received from the Commissioner of Education copies of loyalty pledge which was printed for use in the schools of Alaska and has the approval of the Territorial Food Admins trator Gunnison.
 -@ LOYALTY PLEDGE ALASKA SCHOOLS We, pupils of the .....,... :. ..,....,,., !, Alaska schools, being loyal to our country, the United States of America, and knowing that our soldiers and sailors, with their comrades, are at present fighting against those who would destroy liberty in the world and over throw our Nation, do hereby 1 pledge ourselves to the following in order that we may assist in this great cause and help to make the world a better place for boys and girls of all nations: 1. We will be Toy al in word and deed to the government of the United States of America and of the Territory of Alaska.
 2. We will help our parents or those with whom we live to save wheat. meat, fats and sugar. 3. We will not waste food or anything else which is useful to our country.
 4. We will help save sugar by eating not more than half as much candy as We have been eating.
 5. We will be careful of our shoes and clothing in order that they may be worn for as long a time at possible. 6. We will perform our school tasks in such a way that we may be of real use to our Country and to the world.
 Voted upon and adopted by the pupils of this room on ... :. ........, , 1918.
 l .--..-.-.........-...... -..-.--..,
 Teacher.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
Basketball Game

The Metlakatla basketball boys arrived in Wrangell on the Good Tidings at o'clock yesterday and a game was arranged for last night which resulted in a score of 32 o 22 in favor of Metlakat- la. The game was lively enough to be interesting and furnished most enjoyable evening for all who were present. The Wran- gell boys put up splendid fight for a team that had had no prac- tice. The five boys composing the Wrangell team had never played together as a team. Three of Wrangell's best players were not on the floor. Weston Dalgity is temporarily a cripple. George Sylvester and Harry Coulter are out of town. Following the game there was a dance, thF music be- ing furnished by the Native band. The Metlakats are fine lot of fellows and played a good clean game. They left this morning for Juneau where they will play a series of six games with various teams on Gastineau channel. They promised Wran- gell a return game on their way
 home. The lineup for the game last night was as follows:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
Concerning Illegal Fishing

Last week Wm. H. Lewis, Fred Wigg, and Waiter Camper were subpoenaed to appear before the Federal Grand Jury at Juneau.
 The gentlemen are of course not at liberty to report what was done in the Grand Jury room. but there is little doubt that they were summoned to give expert opinion on fishing condi- tions in Southeastern Alaska. When the final report of the Grand Jury was delivered to the Hon. Robert ". Jennings, Judge, it contained the following recom- mendations:
 Believing that the salmon of Southeastern Alaska is being depleted and that the an- nual takes of salmon are exceed ing the natural production, we recommend that a hearing be held by the Secretary of Con- merce during the present year to determine the advisabilty of lim- iting or prohibiting commercial fishing for salmon in all streams of Southeastern Alaska, and for distance outside the mouths thereof not to exceed five hun. dred yards, with the exception of the streams between Yakutat and Cape Spencer which shall be made the subjects of such special provisions or exceptions as indl- vidual conditions make necessary and advisable, and that the streams on which hatcheries are located be likewise given special consideration CT exemption.
 Tt is our telief that such a provision would go far towards conserving and perpetuating the supply of salmon and preventing 1 illegal fishing, and also prevent the taking of fish that are unfit for food and that should be allowed to spawn.
 We recommend that the Bu- reau of Fisheries appoint as many special men during the summer as stream watchmen as may be necessary for the reason that the present force of officers in charge of such matters are wholly insuf- ficient to prevent illegal fishing in these streams on account Of their great number and the wide territory over which they are scattered.
 We recommend that the Bu- reau of Fisheries, with the Coun- cil of National Defense, take such steps as are necessary to prohibit the use of edible fish for fertilizer, meals and oil and re- quire that the natural waste from salmon canning, mild curing and salting operations be utilized to such good purposes as the manu- facture of fertilizer, meals and oils for food for fur bearing ani- mals in captivity
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

Agent Leo Mccormack of the Pacific Steamship Company has been advised that the Spokane will leave Seattle Saturday, arriv- ing in Wrangell next Tuesday. She will call at Wrangell south- bound op Saturday, February 9. After this trip the Spokane will be put on the Westward run and will not call at Wrangell any more,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION


 Jan. g, 1918 F. l.. Bronson, Esq.,,
 Wrangell, Alaska.
 My dear MT. Bronson:
 Your letter of 17th inst. the pledge signed by all eating houses in your town mentioned therein has not yet arrived. l congratulate you and the patriot ic people of Wrangell upon the excellent showing made. Your telegram of several days ago that more corn meal had been sold in the past two months than in the five preceding years was indeed most gratifying. This good news has been sent to Washington.
 Your telegram to MT. He bert-It is not now necessary to keep up the weekly reporting from the homes. It is, however, sought to secure new pledges and continually preach conservatior. In short time will be mailed you the new home card supple ments with directions from the United States Food Administra- tion up to date; also copies of an interesting corn meal and oat meal leahet for distribution to all homes.
 Yours very truly,
 ROYAL A. GUNNIsON. Federal Food Administrator for Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
CABLE NEWS.
 laes

AMSTERDAM.-An indus trial revolt of staggering pro- portions menaces all Germany today.
 Nearly one million men and women workers, mostly engaged in war work are on a strike.
 Newspapers are being sus- pended all over the German empire. Even the great Ber- liner Tageblatt has been sup pressed. The Hamburg Echo is another newspaper of tre- mendous influence that has been suspended by govern ment order.
 Public meetings have been forbidden, and the Imperial government is threatening to put the nation under martial law with Won Hindenburg as the dictator unless the agitation
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
AN APPEAL IS
 MADE DIRECT
 TO AMERICANS

WASHINGTON-The Ameri- can government received the following cablegram from Lord Rhonnda, food controller of Great Britain:
 Unless you are able to send the Allies at least seventy-five million bushels of wheat over and above what you have ex- ported up to January 1, and in addition to the total exportable surplus from Canada, cannot take the responsibility of as surfing the people that there will be food enough to win the war.
 Imperative necessity com pels me to cable you in this blunt way. No one knows bet ter than l that the American people, regardless of national and individual sacrifice have so far refused nothing that is needed for the war, bLt i. now lies with the Americans 10 de- eide whether the Allies in Eu- rope haue enough bread to hold out until tn. Unite! States IS able to th,ow its force into the field.
 Il have not minced my words because am convinced that the American people, if they know the truth, will not hesi- tate to meet the emergency"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
A. V. R. SNYDER

Lynn Miller, publisher of the Petersburg Report, paid the Sen- tinel a fraternal call while the Jefferson was in port Tuesday. Mir. Miller was en route to Taco. ma to attend the funeral of his mother who died in California last week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

E. J. La Bounty received a beautiful Christmas card a few days ago from Somewhere in France. It was sent by his cousin Wm. LaBounty who has been in France for the past two years. The soldiers home is Tupper Lake, New York.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
A A > > - 22O3581.

Albert Dubke is seeking busi- ness in the line of painting, tint ing and paper hanging, and gen. eral house repairing. MT. Dubke did quite little work in Wran- gell last summer which speaks for itfelf. See his ad in this issue.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

The lecture at the gymnasium last night by Brigadier J. R. Me Lean was fairly we'll attended and most instructive.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

Lawrence Taylor was painfully hurt a few days ago in a street car wreck in San. Pedro, Cal. Several ribs were broken and he was otherwise injured. The man who was occupying a seat with Mir. Taylor was killed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

PARIS Twenty killed and 50 wounded when German aero planes rained bombs on Paris last night in the first raid on the me- tropolis since July. When the alarm was sounded all took cover while French aeroplahes went cut to meet the invaders.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
COPENHAGEN.-A state

COPENHAGEN.-A state of siege has been declared at Hamburg, Atona and Vans beck.
 The Socialist leaders have asked President Kaempf of the Reichstag to summon the Reichstag immediately in view of the alarming conditions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

BERNE. - There was a clash today between the soldiers and strikers in the suburbs Of Berlin in which a number of lives were lost. In some in- stances the troops absolutely refused to fire on the strikers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31
WITH THE AMERICAN

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE Taking advantage of a thick mist a strong force of German troops faided an American listening ost Wednesda y morning killing two Americans. wounding four and capturing one. The raid followed a heavy barrage fire which lasted fifteen minutes completely isolating the post from the first line of trenches. The figting lasted 20 minutes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

MT. Hoover, replied for America as follows:
 We will export every grain the American people save from their normal con- sumption. We believe that our people will not fail to meet the emergency
 Mr. Hoover points out fur ther that we must find fif- teen million bushels addi- tional for Belgium, and ten million bushels for other neu- tral countries, making a total of one hundred million bush els of wheat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

WASHINGTON. - Secretary of Interior Lane has written chairman of the shipping board endorsing idea of building a num- Der of tugs and barges to carry supplies to Alaska If such ton mage provided be available to bring back coal"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-01-31

LONDON. - Sixteen British vessels torpedoed week ending Wednesday.
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issue.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
Cheese Easily pigested.

Contrary to opinion held by many
people, cheddar or "store" cheese is
not unusually indigestible or constipat-
ing. Extensive digestion experiments
conducted by the department Of agri-
culture have demonstrated that more
than 95 per cent Of the protein in
cheese Is dlgested and that 90 per cent
of Its energy is available.
. One person who ate cheese as the
chief source Of protein and energy, eat
ing On average of 9.27 ounces daily for
more than two years. did a fair
amount Of muscular work and re-
manned in good health.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
DADCfSGygN|N)
AIRY TALE !
ORNAMENTAL eANTAMs.
8 hAM @lA1lRQlleR

"Its all very well'to be useful" said
Miss Ornamental Bantam, who was
known In the barnyard as Miss Fuzzy
White.
But" she continued. after she had
clucked bit, ats far more wonderful
to be ornamental"
"What does ornamental meant" ask-
ed Mrs. Hen. She was very plain
hen Indeed but she loved beautiful crea-
lures, so she was very friendly with
the ornamental bantams. AS they had
so much beauty themselves they didn't
mind If they had a few plain friends.
at means,"' said Miss Fuzzy White.
''that we are fine decorations around
the barnyard. To be ornamental one
must be beautiful and just like hand
some decoration, and we have been
named the ornamental bantams, be-
cause In the first place we are BAN
tams, and In the second we are orna-
mental. Do you understand 1 want
to be quite clear"
"Yes," said Mrs. Hen, 81 understand
quite clearly. And see now why you
and all your family are called the Or
nnmental Bantams. Still it's a lot to
say all at once, isn't it?"
"Quite good DEAL" said Miss Fuzzy
White. "but then beautiful is a much
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
CULTIVATION IS GREAT NEED
to Pass Through SoiI-Have
Rake and Hoe Handy.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
A well cultivated garden produces
the best crops. both quality and guam
tity considered. In fact garden crops
will not give good results unless the
soil is kept cultivated. Cultivation Is
not intended primarily to kill weeds,
although this is important, but to
loosen the surface and let air into the
soil SO as to provide more congenial
environment for the roots Of the
plants. Plants In soil which is too wet
turn yellow and If not relieved by
proper cultivation and drainage, lam
guish and die. Too much water in
the soil dilutes the soil solution, i'm
pedes the formation of nitrate. de-
stroys desirable soil organisms and
permits the development of undesir-
able ones.
Soil which has been too wet, II allow
ed to dry and bake. offers an euviron-
ment as uncongenial for plants as when
too wet. Either extreme. therefore,
should be guarded against.
If the home garden is located near
the kitchen door. the hoe and rake
can be kept conveniently near so that
odd moments can be spent in cultIvat-
Ing.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
More Mink al Lee. Cost.

II dairying is to provide either pleas.
ure or profit. United States department
Of agriculture specialists point out. the
Improbable COW must be disposed Of.
The well-bred high producer that takes
her place must be properly and eco
nomically fed and cared for. Cow
testing associations have demonstrated
that the feed of the dairy herd can be
selected and balanced in such a way
as to decrease feed costs one-third and
at the same time increase milk pro-
duction.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
ACTION CALLED FOR
WrangeiI, Alaska, Said to Be With
out a Resident Physician, and
That Won't Do.

Members of the medical profession,
alert to its interests, should go out OF
their way to see that the doctorless
town of Wrangell. Alaska. is supplied
with a physician forthwith. that Is. II
the void has not been filled within re-
cent days. Wrangell has been without
a doctor for some time. and is announc-
ing that horse doctor will do IL the
regular kind cannot be supplied.
Every day tha- Wrangell enjoys ro-
bust health without physician In Its
midst is potential menace to the
business OF all the brethren Of the pro-
fession. Some man with n nose for
news is likely to bore into compara-
tive death rates any day. How would
the brethren like to read a calm state
ment to the effect that Wrangell's
death rate has decreased 8 per cent In
the last four months? And 1t might
easily happen, Alaska being so bloom
ing healthfuI. anyway.
How is anybody in wrangell to know
that he has appendicitis. or galIstones.
or impossible tonsils, or adenOids. or
arteriosclerosis. unless a resident pill
sharp is there to tell him?
There are n lot Of people who will
fret and lose flesh IL they are not quite
sure what they have to worry about.
The reported void at Wrangell should
be filed, and forthwith.-Seattle Post
Intelligencer.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
This Equlpmen. Can Be Bought or Made Easily.

When butter is to be sold. parch-
ment paper 8 by IL inches should al
ways be used to wrap the pound print.
Also neat and attractive paper butter
cartons should be used when butter is
put on the market. 1t will bring a
better price II packed well.
To make the butter-making equip
ment complete. a barrel churn should
be added. The barrel churn Is gen
orally recognized as the most convent
ent and efficient kind of churn In use.
When an extra large quantity of milk
Is handled 1t pays to use cream sep
arator. A separator insures more and
better butter.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
Red OF Weather!
Stomach Off =.
No Appetite? Mouth Dry7 Tongue
Stiff and Fierce Thirst7
Here's Relief!

Hot. heavy foods and iced drinks
often play havoc with bad stomachs
In hot weather. The weak ones haven't
got a chance. A quickly chilled or
overworked stomach Is starter of
untold misery for Its owner.
When you have that dull, depressed
feeling after eating-stomach pains.
bowel disorders. heartburn or nausea,
belching. food repeating-it is the dam
ger point. You want to look out-and
be quick about 1t In this hot weather.
A way has been discovered to make
sick stOmachs well and to keep them
cool and sweet. 1t Is a commonsense
way. No starvation plan of diet Is
needed. Make this test and see how
quickly you get good appetite in
hot weather and enjoy the things you
like without misery to follow.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12

EATONIC Tablets have amazed
people everywhere with the marvellous
benefits they have produced for thou
sands Of stomach sufferers. Start the
test today and let your own stomach
tel you the truth.
EATONIC works qulck-it absorbs
Hnd neutrallzes hurtful. poisonous
acids. Juices and stomach gases caused
from undigested foods. Thousands
testify that 1t quickly puts the stomach
In clean, sweet condition-recreates
-builds up the lost appetite and makes iife
worth living for the man who likes good
things but who suffers every time he eats
them.
.EATONIC is absolutely guaranteed to do
all this and you are to be the Judge. II II
doesn't rid you of stomach and bowel mis-
cries most common in hot weather-you
get your money back at once. right from
your own druggist whom you know and
can trust. No need of your taking a
chance of suffering. Start EATONIC to-
day. You will see.
The Ordway new era., 1918-07-12
QUERIES FOR UNCLE
SANS BOYS AND GIRLS

Are you canning and using
greens growing near your home,
such as dandelion, mustard. rad
ish, turnip, or beet tops?
Are you starting for your gar
den compost pile of waste
straw, grass, leaves and sod?
Are you keeping u few hens
to be assured of an egg supply
next winter and the use of your
table waste2
Are you, in the cities. keep
ing any zabbits to consume
waste? They do not cackle and
crow; they lay no eggs. but are
the cheapest game meat that
can be produced.
Are you drying, for soup later
on. your leftover onions before
they sprout and shrivel?
Are you planning now for a
community canning and drying
plant for this summer? The de-
partment of agriculture will
give you specific assistance.