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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
REGISTRATION
ON JUNE 5, 1918
FOR THOSE WHO
BECAME z Since
JUNE 5TH, 1917

The act providing for the registra-
ZION OF men who have become twenty
one years old since June S, 1917,
mas been passed by congress and a
proclamation by the President will
shortly be issued making June g.
1913 as the day for registration,
The above means that all Males
who have come of age since June s.
l9l1, must register, whether thew
are citizens, declarants, alien frieois
or alien enemies.
Every male citizen of whatever ma
tlonailty or color must register on
June 5, 1918. Ignorance of the law
VIII be no excuse for failure. The
government has been very lenient
with Selective Service Regulations
and registrations and failures an
part OF registrants will not be toler-
ated.
The State of Louisiana as a whole
stands well with the Government n
the quick dispatch of draft work and
the thoroughness of its part of the
machinery, and it therefore behooyes
all registrants to give this mattar
every bit Of publicity poss;bla Al
wise every one of his duties in this
particular and let no man be pun
lshed for failure through ignorance
or otherwise to register ON June s
1918. Remember the date.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
1000. 600 AMERICANS UNDER ARMS
ISPROBAklI.IT Y BEFORE new YEAR

Among the rugged peaks OF the
Asiago plateau, east of the Brenta
river, the Italian front has again
famed into violent action. The ag-
gressive has been taken by the ltal-
ians and the Austro-German forces
instead Of launching their long ex-
pected assault on the Italian lines
have been compelled to fight hard to
maintain the positions where they
have stood since last November.
The fighting seems to have center
ed on the comparatively short sec,
ton of the battle line between Monte
Asolon and Monte Peertica. These
two heights, about three miles apart
rise to an altitude of about 5000
feet, while between them there is a
sort of SADDLE" on which the Teu
tonic forces have taken up strong pc
sitions. Both the Vienna and Rome
official statements tell of bitter
fighting on this particular front, the
latter stating that the Italian soldiers
have entered Austrian trenches on
Monte Asolone in two places.
While the fighting has been very
fierce east of the Brenta the whole
Italian line from Lake Garda to the
Piave and thence to the sea has beer
marked by patrol engagements which
appear to be isolated actions but
which may be component parts Of
plan Of campaign in that theater Of
the war. Nowhere have the Italian
forces lines been reached by attack
ing AuStrians.
In Flanders and Picardy only
heavy artillery fire has marked the
fighting during the last day. Ameri-
can gunners have been at work in
the general bombardment and again
have set buildings in Montdidier in
flames.
Here and there there have been pa
troll engagements but these fights
have not approached the magnitude
of battle at any point.
A daring raid on the Austrian ma
val base at Pola has been made by
Italian units and an Austrian bat
tleship Of the 10000 ton type has
been destroyed. The Italian naval
forces were aided in their operations
by an aerial squadron.
1t has been announced from Wash
lngtOn that an official order has
been issued by the soviet government
Of Russia calling for the formation
Of an army that will fight for the
security of the Russian republic
which has been menaced by the ag-
erosion Of the Germans.
Arthur j. Balfour, British secre-
tary of foreign affairs, discussing in
the house of commons the now ia
nous letter written by Emperor
Charles of Austria to Prince Sixtus
of Bourbon, said that Great Britain
is prepared to consider proposals of
peace from the central powers pro-
Vlded they are put forward by an
accredited person in a straightfor-
ward manner. He declared that no
offers thus far made by Germany and
Austria had been in the interest of a
fair and honorable peace.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
REPORT OF THE
JUNIOR RED CROSS

-,
American Neo OI0S' 0I1"p''l'
Welsh, Louisiana.
Chairman:
Tbo foIIo,,inn e ronort If the
oot;,,;tioa &c +ho Tnnior Red Cross
hmviI;ar, If Tho welsh HIGH school:
TatoI n,,n,Tor IF members 26O
1Ton,Lar~h;n foos collected S64OO.
N'a,,,t raisod exclusive Of MEM
borsb;n foo s1Oo AZ
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24

ployed in shipbuilding and in manu-.
featuring ordnance and other way
material. Women are not available
for employment in trades positions 70
any great extent, but their services
are being utilized in every way that
is practicable.
The United States Civil Service
Commission is calling for women for
Government work Of not less than o.
!ifferent kinds. The list include
;tenographers, typists, bookkeepers
other clerks of a score or more OF
,lassifcations which require training
n some special or technical line
5tatisticians, operators of various
Kinds of calculating, addressing, ano
duplicating machines; proof readers
aw clerks, welfare executive secre
taries, craftsmen of dozen kinds
telegraph and telephone operators
trained nurses, chemists, physicists
library assistants, inspectors of un
lergarments, finger print classifers
and many others.
The Commission urges women to
offer their services to the Govern
nent at this time of great need. A.
men are called to the colors, women
must take their places and keep the
machinery behind the armed forces
moving at the maximum of effcien.
cy. Representatives of the Ciyi;
n all important cities are prepared /,
furnish definite information and ap
plication blanks.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
.COV'M'T NEEDS
OF
WOMEN FOR HELP
With war WORK

Washington, D. G., May 17.-More
and more, as the war program prog
resses, is the Government depending
upon women to perform the tremen.
dously increased volume of work in
the civil branches. The force of ci
william employees in Washington, D
G., increased from 10000 to approx
imately 10000 during the first yea
of our participation in the war. OF
this increase of 100000 more than
$4,000 are women. Women make W
the increase in Government offices
and establishments outside of Wash
lngton in less proportion, for the
reason that the greatest expansion in
the field has been in the large
manufacturing plants of the War am,
Navy Departments, where thousands
OF mechanics and laborers ara am
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
BIG lNCREA ST
IN SHIP NJ ENT2.
OF LIVE STOCK
DURING APRIL

Washington, D. G., May 17.-In-
creased receipts and shipments of
cattle, hogs and sheep at 81 markets
during April 1918, compared to
April, 1917, are shown by the final
5tockyards were: 2,015,536; hogs,
3,676,l81; and sheep 1,132,832, the
increase being 80, 23.4 and 5 per
cent, respectively.
Total shipments, including stock
ers and feeders, from At markets for
last month were cattle, 704,2S6;
hogs, 1,265,215, and sheep 49S,G46
the respective increases over April,
1917, being 37.1, 53.4 and 38.4 per
cent.
Shipments also show increases for
the four months period of this year
compared to 1917, the percentages at
48 markets being cattle, 2O.8; hogs,
1873 and sheep 40.
The total receipts of sheep in
April, 1918, are increased by the re-
turns from Salt Lake where reseipt'
jumped 78,126 over April 1917.
Local slaughter figures at 46 mar.
kets for April were: cattle 1,239,O49
hogs, 2,385,855; and sheep, COG, 760
an increase Of 30,8; and 12.1 per
cent for cattle and hogs and a de-
crease of 1875 per cent for sheep.
Receipts of horses and mules at
As markets in April were 4O,5O3
compared to 90,661 in April, 1917.
Shipments from the same markets
were 47,168 compared to 84,431 in
April last year.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
ROANOKE SCHOOL
PRESENTS PLAY

Members of the Roanoke High
school are presenting their beautiful
patriotic drama entitled "Claim AL
lowed" at the Welsh auditorium to-
night for the benefit of the Junior
Red Cross. There are fifteen char
acters in the cast and those who sa"
the play when it was staged at Roa-
noke attest it's splendor. Prices are
25 and 35 cents. Half of the pro
ceeds go to the Junior Red Cross OF
Welsh and half to the Junior Rel
Cross Of Roanoke.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
Road to Happiness.

Be amiable, cheerful and good ma
cured and you are much more likely
g be happy. You will find this dif.
icult, if not impossible, however
when you are constantly trouble.
with constipation. Take Chamber
!ain's Tablets and get rid of tina,
and it will be easy. These tablets
not only move the bowels, but i'm,
prove the appetite and strengthen thl
ligestion.-Adv. May.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
FORD AGENCY MOVES
TO JENNINGS

The Welsh Motor Car Co., agents
for Ford cars, has sold its stock CT
parts and accessories to the Welsh
Garage Company and abandoned its
garage and office here. The Ford
cars for this parish will in the fu-
ture be handled from Jennings, ac-
cording to announcement issued by
the company.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
And FAST
THURS. MAY 80
PROCLA NATION
OF PRESIDENT
Bv the President Of the United States
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas the Congress Of the
United States, on the second day OF
april last, passed the following res
,lution:
Resolved by the Senate (the House
If Representatives concurring) That,
being a duty peculiarly incumbent
time of war humbly and devoutly
o acknowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and to implore His
i'd and protection, the President OF
he United States be, and he is here
~, respectfully requested to recon-
mend a day Of public humiliation
prayer, and fasting, to be observe
~ the people of the United State.
With religious solemnity and the d
'ering of fervent supplications 4.
Almighty God for the safety and wei
are Of our cause, His blessings OF
)ur arms, and speedy restoration Of
IN honorable and lasting peace to
he nations Of the earth;
And whereas it has always been
he reverent habit of the people OF
he United States to turn in humb!o
appeal to Almighty God for HI
guidance in the affairs of their con
non life;
Now, therefore, I, Woodrow VII
son, President of the United States
IF America, do hereby proclai1,
Thursday, the thirtieth day of MAY,
4 day already freighted with sacre3
and stimulating memories, day Of
public humiliation, prayer, and fas:-
ne, and do exhort my fellow citizens
If all faiths and creeds to assemble
IN that day in their several places Of
Worship and there, as we'll as in their
ZONES, to pray Almighty God that
lie may forgive our sins and short
'omings as people and purify our
hearts to see and love the truth, 10
accept and defend all things that are
ust and right, and to purpose only
hose righteous acts and judgments
which are in conformity with HI:
Will; beseeching Him that He will
i've victory to our armies as they
light for freedom, wisdom to those
Who take counsel on our behalf in
hese days of dark struggle and per.
)leXlty, and steadfastness to our
people to make sacrifices to the Ut.
most IN support of what is just an!
rue, bringing US at last the peace in
which mems hearts can be at rest be
cause it is founded upon mercy, jus,
ice and good will.
In witness whereof | have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia
his eleventh day of May, in the
year of our Lord Nineteen HUNDRED
and eighteen and of the independ.
ence of the United States the One
hundred and forty-second,
(Signed) WOODROW VISION,
By the President:
(snd) ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary CT State.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
SOULE BUSINESS COLLEGE, NEW OalsAas

highest Grade and Most Practical
Courses in Business, in Shorthand and
in English. Best Equipments. TN.
equaled Facilities. Complete College
Bank. Only School with Actual Store
and Actual Money. in which students
keep the books and balance cash q
Personal instruction
ltronace. Graduates in general demand
80 soUIE s SONS, Kew Orleans, In,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24

FoUND-Ring containing eleven
keys-Yale keys, cabinet keys. safe
keys, etc. Owner can have same by
identifying and paying for this adj.
Journal office. a26tf.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24

Farmers Attention!
Good feeding sheIled corn
at 10000 per ton; going
fast. See us at once,
Mutua! Warehouse CO.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-05-24
John T. Hood
ATTORNEY AT LAW
and Notary Public

Will practice in all the Courts of this
parish, and Supreme and Federal
courts.
Once in Calcasieu Trust & Savings
Bank building, Welsh. La.
-Phoiies-
Office 50 Residence 30
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
FIVE BROTHERS IN SERVICE.

When M. J. MCGOWAN, member of
the headquarters staff of the State
Food administration, leaves for Camp
Grant, Illinois, next week, he will be
the fifth of the MCGOWAN brothers to
enter the service of their country. Mr..
MCGOWAN will go with the Swift coun-
ty contingent of the National army.
The four brothers who preceded him
are Lieut.. R. F. MCGOWAN, who left
Fort Smelling recently for Camp
Dodge; Sergt. J. H. MCGOWAN, Garden
City, L. L.; Private ]. G. MCGOWAN,
Camp Cody, Deming, N. NJ, and Mid
shipman L. ]. MCGOWAN, now on the
U. S. S. Missouri.
The MCGOWAN brothers have been
publishers of the Appleton Press. One
by one, as they entered the service,
the work of getting out the paper has
been left to those who remained, When
I'M. j." director of publications and
publicity for the State Food organiza-
ton, goes to camp, A. E. MCGOWAN will
be left in sole charge of the paper.
And "a. E." it is said, wants to
join the colors, too
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24

Lieut.. Charles w. Chapman of Wat
erloo, Iowa, nephew of Joseph Chap
man, vice president of the Northwest
ern National bank of Minneapolis, was
cited Tuesday by General Pershing for
gallantry ia action and recommended
for posthumous award of the dis
tinguished service cross. In designat-
ing Lieutenant Chapman's deed Cen
eral Pershing said that the officer, a
member of the aviation section of the
signal reserve corps, con May 6, 1918,
in the region of Autrepierre, while on
patrol duty, courageously attacked a
group of four monoplanes and one BIZ
plane and succeeded in bringing one
down before he himself, was shot
down in flames" Although it was
known that Lieutenant Chapman had
met the foe planes and vanquished
one which fell as his did, both in
flames, his death was not confirmed
until recently.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
LIEUT.. EARL eRoeAN DEAD.

Lieutenant. Earl Grogan of st. Paul
was killed in the battle of the Narne,
and his youngest brother, Lloyd, fell
severely wounded in the same fight.
Both boys lived at the knights of
Columbus Home, and of 255 who joined
the colors from the st. Paul knights
of Columbus, Lieutenant Grogan is
the first to fall. He was known to
hundreds of st. Paul citizens.
He was admitted to the First Off
GERS Training camp at Fort Smelling.
Shortly after going to France with
the Rainbow division Grogan was
given a platoon with the Eighteenth
Infantry.
Last March, just preceding the first
German drive, Grogan's platoon in
Vaded the German trenches The pla-
toon covered itself with glory, and one
of the regimental songs had Grogan's
platoon. for it's theme.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
ENTERS A GENERAL DENIAL,

Representative G. G. Van Dyke de.
MED in Washington Wednesday that
he has anything to do with the move
ment to place a second Democratic
candidate for an independent in the
field
II am Democrat and.I am going
to support the candidate for governor
selected by the Democrats" said
Mr.. Van Dyke. "Since the Dem.
ocrats have selected Wheaton, 1 am
for Wheaton, but have not taken
any part in state politics thus far
and 1 am not taking any part now"
Representative Van Dykes dis
claimer was brought about by ru
mors in st. Paul that a labor com
mittee had visited Washington to OBJ
tain the support of the Democratic
national committee and the admin
istration for an Independent Demo
cratic candidate and that he had
sought to obtain an interview with
President Wilson for them. Mr.. Van
Dyke yesterday denied that he had
sought such an interview for any one
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
TWIN CITY NEWS

special privilege alone; who will be
responsible neither to the Lynch nor
the Burnquist machine, but who will
owe his election solely to the COM
mon people, the toiling masses of this
state"
John Lind is the first choice of the
Nonpartisan leaguers and insurgent
Democrats as an Independent candi-
date for Governor against Governor
Burnquist and Mr.. Wheaton, but
Judge w. L. Comstock of Mankato is
most likely to be the independent
nominee, if deal can be made with
the Nationalist to pull their candi-
date, o. o. Stageberg of Red Wing,
off the ticket and name Judge Com
stock in his place.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
VISITING HIS PARENTS.

Paul Irving McDermott, U. S. NJ,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Nc.
Dermott, 942 Summit avenue, st. Paul,
is spending a few days furlough with
his parents at their summer home at
Point Pleasant, Madison Lake, after
more than years service. Sylvester
D. McDermott, q brother of Paul, who
10 a member of Company c, 303 Ma
chine Gun battalion, Seventy. sixth di.
vision, has sent word Of his safe ar.
rival in France, having sailed July 10.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
SUBSCRIBERS RESPOND
GENEROUSLY.

1t gives the editor considerable
pleasure to note the many subscribers
paying up their subscription. Oul
readers fully realize the cost in giving
them a good newspaper and their de
sire to see the Irish Standard prosper
is an endorsement of the paper. See
that your name appears in the next
issue.
T. J. Kelly, Anaconda, Mont
The Monitor" San Francisco, Cal.
jeremiah Sullivan, Spring Mines
N. S.
Michael McGinnity, Anaconda, Mont
w. J. Murphy, st. Paul, MINI.
Jno Quinn, St. Paul. MINI.
Ed, Hyland, st. Paul, MINI.
Jno. S. Kennedy, st. Paul, Mimi.
H. ]. Monley, Grand Forks, N. D.
Jno: Sullivan, Rhinelander, Wis.
Halloran Murphy, st. Paul, MINI.
w. M. Archer, St. Paul, MINI.
w. j.. Troy, st. Paul, MINI.
j. O'Connor, ST. Paul, MINI.
]. ]. Farley, st. Paul, MINI.
Jno. McDevitt, st. Paul, Mimi.
D. w. Lawler, st. Paul, MINI.
Geo. Bowlin, st. Paul, Mimi.
M. Lenihan, Minneapolis.
Thos. Lally, Minneapolis.
M. McShane, Minneapolis.
Jos. Shannessy: Minneapolis.
VIM. l.. Kelly, st. Paul, Mimi.
M. E. Foard, Salt Lake City, Utah
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24

Emmett j. Sullivan, son of Mrs. ].
E. Sullivan, 1900 Harmon Place, has
been promoted to the rank of lieuten-
ant, aviation corps, according to word
received by his mother recently.
Lieutenant Sullivan entered military
service about four months ago, going
first to Camp Dodge. From there he
was transferred to Camp Robinson and
promoted to sergeantcy. He was
commissioned at Vancouver barracks,
Washington. ....
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
STANToN-FLYNN.

The marriage of Miss Eta Flynn,
daughter of Robert Flynn, 813 18th
ave. S. E., to Edwin M. Stanton of
Thief River Falls, Mimi, took place
Saturday at the st. Lawrence parson-
age. Dr. and Mrs. Robert I. Flynn of
st. Paul were the attendants. Follow
ing the ceremony a wedding breakfast
for the immediate families was held
at the home of the brides father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton left for the
East. on an extended trip after which
they will be at home in Thief River
Falls.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24

The marriage of Miss Elinor Lynch,
Lynch, 1854 Iglehart avenue, and Lieut..
Seyforde M. Stellwagen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. M. F. Stellwagen, was quietly
solemnized at, 5 o'clock Tuesday after
noon in st. Mary's Episcopal church,
Merriam Park, before small group
Rev. G. A. Ray read the service. There
were no attendants.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
Over the Northwest

Waseca, Minn.-The remains of Po-
liceman John Callahan, who was shot
while on duty in Duluth, were brought
to this city Thursday evening of last
week at 10:30 over the M. & St. L.
road. They were accompanied by his
father and widow and his sister and
husband of Minneapolis. A large gath
ering of friends were present at the
depot and escorted the body to the
home of his father, John A. Callahan,
on Oak street, where it was viewed
by hundreds during the night and fol-
lowing morning. The funeral took
place at nine o'clock Friday morning
from the Catholic church. The ser
vices were conducted by Father
Treanor, who preached an instructive
sermon during which he paid a fine
tribute to deceased, who died in the
performance of his duty. At the close
of the church services, the body of
deceased was laid to rest beside the
remains of his mother in the Catholic
cemetery.
Waverly, Minn.-While driving west
of Waverly, about a half mile east of
the twelve-mile creek, DR.. D. c. O'Con-
nor and party, of Eden Valley, were
injured when. the Ford car skidded
off the road and turned into the ditch
below, Friday afternoon of last week.
While the car was not greatly dam
aged, some of the occupants received
serious injuries. There were four in
the car, the doctor being the luckiest
as far as injuries are concerned. Be-
sides the doctor, those injured were:
Mrs. O'Connor, James O'Connor and
Miss Hooligan, the latter severely.
lie Sueur, Minn.-In the casualty.
list recently appeared the name of
Alois A. O'Connell, of LIE Sueur Gen.
ter Mimi, among the dangerously
wounded. We learn upon investiga-
ton that this is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. S. O'Connell, of Derrynane, says
the News. The young mans name is
Michael G., instead of as given. He
has been in Europe for some time
The News recently published letter
from him to his mother, and has in
the window some French money he
sent home as souvenir. Mr.. O'Con-
nell is a fine speciman of Yankee
manhood, large of bone and muscle,
strong and a willing fighter. We be-
lieve that he left his mark in the
land over there before he was wound
ed Here is hoping that his recovery
may be speedy.
Jordan, Minn.-The marriage of
Miss Mary, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j.. c. Morrison, to Samuel Bowler, oc.
CURED at st. Michael's church in
Prior Lake, Saturday morning, Aug.
10, at 1890 o'clock, Rev. Father Deere
officiating. Miss Theresa Morrison
was bridesmaid and Martin Morrison
best man.
The brides family are residents of
Mobridge, S. D., who are spending the
summer at Spring Lake. They were
residents of Belle PLANE and Prior
Lake at different times, where the
bride has many friends who wish her
and her chosen one every happiness.
Mr.. Bowler is q former Belle Plaine-
tie, who has been on government work
In various parts Of the country. They
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24

Mrs. P. M Berry, "a, $500 Seven.
teenth ave. S., wife of Sergt. Joseph
T. Berry, city detective, died at her
home last week. She is survived by
her husband and son. Funeral serv.
ices were held at $3.50 a. M, Monday at
the home, followed by services at the
Holy Name church. Interment at St.
Mary's cemetery.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24

The age limit for mail carriers in
Minneapolis may have to be raised
within the next few months to meet
the labor shortage due to the draft,
Postmaster E. A. Purdy said last
night. The limit now is As years. Mr..
Purdy said the postoffice here had lost
100 clerks and carriers in the draft
during the last few months. A new
government regulation provides ex.
emption for mail clerks. There is no
such provision for carriers. There is
no chance that women may be used
as. carriers here, according to Mr..
Purdy. They were tried out in Chi
cago, St. Louis and other cities last
spring, he said, and the work was
found to be too hard for them.
The Irish standard., 1918-08-24
JOHN LIND FIRST CHOICE.

Declaring that they would support
neither Governor Burnquist nor Fred
E. Wheaton at the polls this fall, the
thirty-six delegates attending the
Nonpartisan league state convention
passed resolutions declaring it the
duty of the league to place in nomina-
tioh "a candidate on whom all inde-
pendent voters who desire honest and
progressive government can unite; a
governor who, If elected, will be gov
ernor of all the people and not of