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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
BOYS BORN IN
APRIL ONLY ONE GIRL
Salem District Getting On
War Basis Is Shown by
Birth Records

Ask the dOeiOr if there is anything
to the old saying that more boys than
girls are born during war times and
he viii look wise, shake his head and
say there's nothing to it. Just a happen
so possibly in some localities, but no
basis of truth back of it.
Ask other folks and they will point
to statistics. For instance, during the
month OF. April for this year, for Salem
and vicinity there were twelve births
reported at the office of city physician
Or. o. B. Miles and only one of these
was a girl. The ratio was IL 10 l.
The month of April was rather pecu-
liar in many respects and one of these
is the fact that in the whole city of
Salem and the district included reaching
five miles out into the country, there
was only u bin>hs, the lowest birth
rate for any month for a dozen years
or mole. Aud then just think of It'll Only
one girl during the entire month.
The saying about more boy births
than girls in war times held good for
Mach, as the official record shows the
girth of IS boys and IL girls. But Feb
rnary of this year rather sOod by the
Doctors theory, as the girls born dur
ing the month numbered 16 and the
bcys IL. The month of January was
neutral, taking side with no one as the
recola reads il boys and IL girls. These
figures refer to the district of Salem
..nd vicinity, and ar. cif,eial.
There is no mielaI;ny (he fact how
ever, that the month Of April fell down
lin Is patriotic duty with only II births.
January started the year with "a, then
February viii, - and March went over
The top with 81
The one girl birth for April, reported
at the office of city physician 0. B.
Miles, was that of Dorothy Mapin Wat
kins, born April IS, at the Deaeoness
hospital. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward T. Watkins, live at 1881 Union
street. Nj. Watkins is agent in Salem
for the Wells Fargo Express company.
The boys born during the month of
April are as follows:
April Raymond George Koch. Par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koch, 1163
v ailer street.
April 2.-Donald Hicks Ewing at the
Falem al. Parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Archie W, Ewing, rural route !, Salem
April IA son, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
If L. Mcdonald, 443 North Gath street
Salem.
April s.--oon, born to Mr.. and Mrs
Nike Ka,ncl, five miles south Of Salem
April 16.-Charles Ernest Reinke
Patents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Reinke
Isl South 18th street, Salem.
April l8.-Son, to Mr., and Mrs. Jay
Nj. Gardner, seven miles south Of Salem
April 22.-Son, born to Mr.. and Mrs
G. McChugley, 1916 Maple avenue.
April 23.--Son born to Mr.. and Mrs
bDnnls Saunders, 1910 North 2lsi street
Sait II.
April 26.-Earl Elton Lyons, Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. E. Lyons, 1856
Brooks avenue, Salem.
April 27-Son, born to Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Newton, Mill street, Salem.
April 27.-Wesley Pickens. Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M. Pickens, 1920
North Fourth street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
Expenditures
Exceed Appropriations

Washington, May 10.-Expenditures
for aircraft have exceeded a%ppropria-
tons by $157,453,095, a report submit
ted to the senate today by Senator
Thomas, Colorado, showed. Total APP
preparations amounted to $749,sS6,0O0.
OF the total appropriation, $524,6lS,
440 was spent for aircraft and equip
ment; $41, 456,400 for the construction
of buildings and the purchase Of land;
1927, l19 1850 for balloons; 81 ,056,000 for
schools and $45, 749,6lO for the finance
division, which included the expense
of various Investigations.
Contracts on a fixed price basis
amounted to $556,47S,969 and those on
a cost-plus basis TO $3.50, $50, l79.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
TWO RED CROSS HOSPITALS.

Seattle, WASH, May 10.-The Rod
Cross will establish two naval hospitals
in Seattle and one each in Tacoma
Portland and Spokane, it was announc-
ed here today. Prominent physicians
have already been examined for com
missions to take charge of the hospitals
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
Hardly a Drugstore in the Land
That Does Not Sell This Remedy

appetite, a feeling Of lassitude and q
general weakening Of the system. Il
is then that you should promptly take
a few bottles Of S. S. s the great
blood purifier and strengthened. u
viii cleanse the blood thoroughly and
build up and strengthen the whols
system. S. S. s. Is sold by all drug
.gists. Valuable information about tho
blood supply can be had free by writ
ing to the Swift Specific Co, "a
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
ALLIED ARMY
Continued from page one)

today issued a special order of the day
conveying his appreciation Of the
"splendid service rendered by the Roy
al artillery at all stages of the Somme
and Lys battles, despite the difficult
conditions of a defensive fight against
greatly superior numbers"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
DRY SQUAD GETS WET GOODS.

Seattle, Wash, May 10.-Poliee dry
squad officials have seized forty gallons
Of contraband whiskey marked "U. s..
immigration service" and shipped from
San Francisco. Federal authorities are
investigating.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
Raiders Have Returned.

Dover, England, May 10.-some Of
the participants Of the naval raid on
Ostend returned here this morning and
were greeted with the greatest enthus
iasm. The engagement lasted from one
minute after mianighs until 3 a. m. The
guns were plainly heard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
On the Market Half a Century.

When you are in perfect health,
and are enjoying a strong and vigor-
Gus vitality, it is then that your blood
is free from all impurities.
!, You should be very careful and
give heed to the slightest indication
Of impure blood. A sluggish eircula-
tien is often indicated BY an impaired
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10

Washington county sheriff who de-
strOyed great quantities of good Ore
gon-made wine a few months back is
now in Multnomah county Jail. Serves
him right.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
Port of Boston Closed
by Order Of Navy

Boston. Mass, May l0.-The
Port of Boston was closed to-
day by orders of the navy de-
partment.
Naval authorities would
make no statement other than
to say that the port probably
will be only closed temporarily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
Canadian List

Ottawa, Ont, May l0.-The follow
ing Americans are mentioned in to-
days Canadian casualty list:
Wounded: n. Bellas, Detroit, Mich;
Henry Bromberg, Tracey, MINI.
Gassed: S. P. Redd, Borden, Ind.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10
ASOUITH PLAYING
Continued from page one)

on Herbert Asquith's motion for the
appointment Of a parliamentary com-
mittee to investigate the charges
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-10

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

showing last years use Of sugar. I'm.
portant essentials are ice cream, can
ned fruit, vegetables, milk, meat, medi-
cines. Manufacturers of these products
may receive requirements. Other man
ufacturers are entitled to so per cent
of last years use. .-s.- ..
Second: If available, retailers may
purchase and carry in stock sufficient
sugar to cover their seasonal require
ments for full 80 days.
Third: For canning purposes only re-
tailers may sell to consumers rs lbs. of
sugar at one time. The consumer must
sign a certificate to get this sugar and
is not expected to get more until the
first rs lbs. is used. Additional lots Of
rs lbs. may be secured as needed by
signing each time a certificate Retail
er must send certificate to his County
Food Administrator.
It is hoped and believed that by thus
carefully supplying the needs as they
arise that all sugar needed for canning
and preserving may be supplied.
Fourth: For general household con-
sumption, retailers are required to OBJ
serve the same careful and limited dis
tribution of sugar. That is, to sell at
one time no more than lbs. per Gus
toner in town and no more than 10 lbs.
per customer in the county. No family
should use for general household pur-
poses (not including canning and pre-
serving), more than lbs. per person
per month. :.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
SUGAR FOR CANNING
REQUIREMENTS TO BE nBT BY
PURCHASER AND MER-
CHANT

Every effort must be made to save
and preserve the fruit crop which forms
a most important item of our food sup
ply.
Berries and other fruits will soon be
abundant in this state marking the
commencement Of the summer canning
and preserving season.
The sugar outlook, however, is such
that regular and normal supplies to care
for the usual heavy summer demand, as
we'll as the canning requirements, can.
not be expected, owing principally to
the lack Of sufficient vessels and trans
portation facilities to bring the raw
product into this country.
The Food Administration is much
concerned over the problem Of how to
provide sugar for the home canning
needs. To help meet the situation: it is
now ordered:
First: After May Is, all dealers are
forbidden to sell sugar to any manu-
facturer excepting bakers and public
eating houses except on surrender of
certificate. Manufacturers must obtain
certificates from administrator who will
issue them on basis of sworn statements
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
ADDRESS ON MOTHER AT METH0.
DIST CHURCH SUNDAY
(By. DR.. E. B. Service)


The inauguration of Mothers Day
has blessed the world Of mankind. And
like the fragrance Of the sweet flower
has spilled it's perfume in the air. This
year, more than any other year, marks
the brave mothers of America in giving
their boys to save this republic and
world from the hand Of Germany and
oppression.
The influence Of woman on the world
cannot be measured, by time, or flight
of centuries. The old saying is true,
"the hand that rocks the cradle moves
the world.'
Just now the heart of motherhood is
touched everywhere by this worldwide
war. We never grow so old but we need
. mother s love. One Of the boys leav-
ing camp for France, was heard to say,
~ know mother will worry about me,
when it s cold, thinking may be sick.
But then she is brave and will forget
it,
A boy who loves his mother vii make
a good man, and a good husband. Two
thousand years ago the man of Galilee,
looked down from the cross and said as
the earth rocked beneath his feet, "Be-
hold Ny Mother.' Christ had gone to
His Gethsemane and many Of our boys
have gone to their Gethsemane as well
as the Son Of God.
But mothers prayers and tears sus-
tains through the long hours Of battle.
We were born of her sufferings, her joy
is our joy, her smile our smile. Let us
not forget the one who rocked us to
sleep and tucked the clothes around us
at night. The one who gave rs the kiss
and said good night.
When we were children and stubbed
our toe, we ran to her and she dressed
it and pressed her hand against it, to
make it well.
For respect of motherhood China
made slow progress through the cen
turtles. India has wandered in dark
ness till late years, now she has placed
woman on equal footing. May OUT love
for mother outshine the sun, and in this
struggle, through her, may we win the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
.tKITEs,' CHECK
VERNON
Raises Amoult Prom $500 to $3.50,
Then Beats It foe Canada

Crosby Crucible: "Billy" Vernon,
who has made his headquarters in this
city for several months past, represent
ing an eastern clothing concern, made
his departure early last week for parts
unknown, although it is thought that he
boarded the NJ. & I. and at the present
time is somewhere in Canada. Vernon,
who was quite we'll known here espe-
cially among the younger people, had
been taking measures for suits, and
from all appearances was enjoying pros
perity. He is an Englishman by birth
and we understand was about to be
drafted under the British CONSUMPTION
which is in force in this country. He
made the acquaintance Of a gentleman
who has been making his headquarters
in Crosby and who represents tobacco
firm, receiving check from him to the
amount Of So. The check was made on
the First National bank of Brainerd.
Vernon raised the check from SIS to
$3.50 and it was cashed by a local bust
ness man. Immediately after Vernon
also borrowed ten dollars from another
party then beat it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
LOCALS WIN AGAIN
BRAT STAPLES naLUoFEBT LAeT
SUNDAY BY A SCORE OF
IL TO 10

In an eight-inning game Sunday Lit
tie Falls defeated Staples by score of
IA to IL. The crowd that turned out
vast not large, this probably being due
to the fridigity Of the weather, al
though $50 was taken in. The game
was loosely played after the third in
ming, both teams hitting the pitchers
numerically, Errors were quite fire.
quent on both sides. Both teams show
ed that baseball stuff was there, but as
it was only their second game this sea-
son and the fact that the weather was
crimpy, a better showing could hardly
have been expected. Staples will prove
to be a strong contender for the flag.
The game was called at the end Of
the eighth inning on account of the 6
O'Clock law. Staples batted the first
half Of the ninth and put three run
ners over the plate, making the score
Is to IA, but Little Falls not going to
bat in her half, was awarded the game
as Staples made their runs after 6
o 'clock.
Fn11huvsnr g Tho Inv oaorn.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

Leo Bentler was brought to St. Ga
briel's hospital suffering with two frac'
tured bones in his elbow which he re-
ceived when he fell from trapeze on
which he was doing acrobatic stunts at
his home in Parker town.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
TEAM AVERAGES

Charles Helmerick Of Green Prairie
left for Worthington Friday from which
place he has been drafted. He expects
to leave with that city's quota Of draft
ed men May rs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent of Schools
Advanced normal graduate and have
had nine years. experience in teaching:
Three years in rural schools; five years
as principal Of graded and high schools,
and the past year in the Junior high
school of Little Falls. Married man
with family. Born and raised in Agram
township. A Morrison County man for
a Morrison County office.>
May have your support at the pri-
maries
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
50 1AlER SCHOOL.

# you will attend the st. Cloud Bus
mess Collegeand learn shorthand, type-
writing and bookkeeping you will be
placed in 9 good position as soon as
you complete the course. Business men
come to us when they want properly
trained help. It pays to attend the best
school. Write Vath & Ahles. Ill
If in need Of expert tire repair work,
leave your tires at Eich & Seifert - or
the Motor Inn and request to have them
repaired by the Grey Eagle Auto Co.
We have an up-to-date plant and guar
antee all your work. The Grey Eagle
Auto Co., Grey Eagle, Minn.-Adv. 11-2
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

L. King has taken the position as jan
itor Of the Realty building, left vacant
by Rod Scott, who left Saturday eve
ming for Libby, Mont, where he will
be employed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

summary: Three base hltS-Beau-
mont, Tanner. Schimmel, Johnson. Two
base hits-Tanner, Stoll, H. Fielder,
Schimmel. Stolen bases-Kidder, LOOM
Johnson. Sacrifice hits-Newman, Ran
dolf. Base hits-Off Sundstrom, Is in
Z 2-S innings; off Newman, 3 in 1 1-3
innings; off H. Fielder, IS in innings
Flieder, 4. Bases on balls-Off Sund-
strom, 2; Newman /; Fielder 2. Wild
pitches-Sundstrom, Fielder. Passed
balls-Randolf. Time of game hours
As minutes. Umpires-Batters and
EisenlOid.
OTHER SCORES
Long Prairie Z, at Verndale 0.
Brainerd 4, at Ironton 5, 10 innings.
Crosby S, at Royalton 4.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

To the Voters of Morrison County:
Friends: I take this means of letting
you know that I am a candidate for a
second term for sheriff of this county.
Believing I have served you well and
faithfully and that I have done my
duty, I therefore respectfully ask your
support at the coming primaries.
am your servant. Call on me-
PAUL FELIX.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
Ji 81 5; Law u yCoN6l5feT !iill

Brainerd Dispatch (l1): The jtney
ordinance adopted by Deerwood village
council and which was fought by the
bus drivers, has been declared uncon-
|stitutional by Judge w. s. McClenahan.
The village will refund the license mon
ey collected, about $3.50.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
In letter to Governor J. A. A. Burr

In letter to Governor j. A. A. Burn
quist last week, Colonel George E.
Leach talked very highly of the work
done by the 151st field artillery Of Min
nesota in France. He said there is no
battery that should receive especial
comment as all the batteries have done
their best, and have seen some trying
times. They have been under shell and
gas fire quite a few times and some Of
the batteries have received more casual
ties than others through the lottery of
war. Lowell Richie and Max Won Do
marus of this city and Bert Hamblet,
formerly of this city, now of Minneapo-
lis, are with the 151st.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

The Elks are proving their worth as
statesmen as may be seen by the result
of the tickets sold in their sale so far
of the Holstein calf for the benefit of
the Red Cross. Louis Wright sold sew
en- books amounting to $14.70, and many
others are doing fine. At this rate all
the tickets will be sold by June II,
when the bull calf will be given to tho
person who draws the lucky number.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

On decision of Judge Of Probate E..
F. Shaw, Bertha, the 14-months-old
daughter Of Frank Shaefer, who has
been neglected by her parents, was put
under the care Of Mrs. F. G.. Ruth,
at the Orphanage, until the child
can be sent to the state school for de-
pendents at Owatonna. The school is
not taking in inmates at present on &C.
count Of run of scarlet fever at that
institution.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
COME AND GONE

the county agents. convention in Min
neapolis, returned Saturday.
Miss Florence Penhall, who will teach
domestic science in the local high school
next year, arrived Saturday AFTERNOON.
Mrs. r. C. Pravidz of Wilton, N. D.,
left Saturday for Brainerd, where she
will visit with relatives, after a week IS
visit with her parents in this city, Mr..
and Mrs. S. P. Olson.
VIM. Tourtillott left Monday for Du-
luth on business.
Miss Hildegaard Carlson spent the
week end in the cities, returning Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Charles McDevitt, who has been
visiting at the homes of Elizabeth Coen-
en- and Arthur LaFond, returned to her
home at st. Paul Saturday.
Miss Lillian Martin of Minneapolis,
a school mate Of Miss Goldie Putnam
of this city, who has been attending
school at Minneapolis, is visiting at the
Putnam home.
Miss Eva Steele left for Alexandria
Monday, after spending Sunday at her
home in this city,.
Floyd Putnam spent Sunday at his
home. He is employed at Cloquet.
j. E. Wing, who has been visiting
at the home Of his son, J. P. Wing, left
for his home at Minneapolis Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Briese and
daughters Mae and Ethel, Mrs. Nellie
Larson and daughters Ella and Doris
and son Harry, made a 212-mile motor
trip Sunday to points on Leech lake,
where they visited.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Z. This advertisement. costing $1.55 is
authorized and paid for by Miss Eliza
A. Batter, Royalton. MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-05-17
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

This advertisement, costing $40 is
authorized and paid for by Paul Felix,
Little Falls, MINI.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-22
CAN DISTRIBUTE FARM
MANURE THIS WINTER

On many farms, manure is hauled
direct to the fields from the stall, or
it may be allowed to accumulate in
the barn or feed lot and be applied
in late summer before wheat. This
is good method of handling the prob
lem. However, it is not always pos
sible to do this on account of the
pressure of other work. In such cases
manure may be applied with equally
beneficial results in the late fall or
winter after the wheat is up, says B.
W. Tillman of the University of Mis-
souri, College of Agriculture. 1t should
be scattered as even as possible and
not too thick. This is best done with
a manure spreader. Manure can safe
ly be applied on frozen ground with
out loss of plant food. If hauled to
the field in wagon, manure should
be spread Immediately. To pile it up
for later spreading not only makes
more work but causes loss of plant
food by fermentation. In case of
rain, an excess of plant food teaches
out of the pile, while the rest of the
field may be hungering for food. In
general, from five co seven tons Of nd
nure to the acre can be applied as a
top dressing to wheat without danger
of choking the plants.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-22

the election machinery of the country
cannot complete it's work within the
expected time. The physical difficult
ties are too great.
There are 435 congressional dis
tricts altogether, covering territory
5000 miles wide and 1000 miles from
north to south. A single district COM
prising an entire State, like New Mex
leo, may be two and half times as
large as New York State, but it elects
only one representative as against
New York's forty-three. Arizona and
Nevada each are nearly 100 times as
large as Rhode Island, which has three
representatives to only one each for
Nevada and Arizona. While it may
take days in the Western States
where hours suffice in New England
to collect full returns, in determining
the control of the House or Senate one
Democrat or Republican from any sec
ton of course counts as much as an
other.
Differences in time, remoteness of
polling places and lack of direct COM
munication in many States contribute
to delay. In San Francisco the voting
is in progress hours after the polls
have closed in this city. Under the
laws of some States the polls are kept
open until later hour for the benefit
Of the working men. The increased
population Of the far West is factor
in national elections of which the i'm
portance has been tardily recognized
in the East Woman suffrage west of
the Mississippi has generally doubled
the number of voters.
Elections become closer and closer
as we near normal times. Only cam.
paign managers can be cocksure of the
outcome up to the last hour. After
that they know little more than the
casual newspaper reader who insists
upon definite figures as he glances at
the headlines at the breakfast table
But it is becoming more clear that ex-
cept where there is party landslide
"tidal wave" or an emergency issue
eclipsing minor facts, elections in this
country in the future will seldom be
the one-day affairs they have been re-
garded outside of political circles in
the past"