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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
PRACTICAL CLEANUP DAY
How the People of an Iowa Town I'm
proved the Esoads Leading Into
the Place.

In Farm and Fireside a writer
says:
"When the town Of Mitchellville,
Ia, with a population of 900, decid-
ed on a general cleanup, a woman
arose in meeting and promised the
help of the women in every way pos
sible. She suggested that perhaps
about all they could do would be to
cook a picnic dinner. W%hereupon one
man arose and gave it as his opinion
that inasmuch as Iowa was in a fair
way to have equal suffrage shortly
and the Mitchellville women had been
insistent upon it, he, for one, thought
the women ought to work alongside
the men on cleanup day. And work
they did!
"While other towns were content,
on such occasions, to remove the I'M
slightly ash heaps that disfgured back
yards and otherwise make more pre-
sentable the general municipal ap-
pearance, the Mitchellville workers
decided there was no reason why every
able-bodied mar and woman should
not put in ten good, solid hours work
on the roads leading into the town.
"Roads, they argued, were a coun-
try towns principal asset, as with
out them the country trade, which
kept the town prosperous, was not
forthcoming. What if there were
an ash heap left at night, would it
not be better to have a few miles
Of good roadway all completed, so the
farmers could come in with produce
and go back with their wagons and
automobiles filled with all sorts Of
store goods?
$50 men and women alike Of
Mitchellville worked all day long,
though the sun was hot and the work
was hard. Today the Mitchellville
speedway, six miles long, is a NOM
ment to the efforts Of the men and
women of Mitchellville who decided
that a cleanup day should mean some
thing more than Just idle talk and
newspaper publicity"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19

"Our point of view has now been changed from a war
necessity to a humanitarian appeal, in all food conservation
efforts" said Federal Food Administrator E. F. Laid, when
asked regarding the future work of the Food, Administration.
In a cable recently received from Mr.. Hoover by the Food
officials he stated that the pressing demand for food to keep
Europe from one of the worst famine disasters of history is
obvious but the definite program must await further conferences
abroad.
when the American people fully realize the preaicament of
millions of people in Europe, when the picture is presented to
them in all its startling reality, there will be a spontaneous and
instantaneous demand on the part Of the American public for
their relief. Some agency must carry on that relief work. Just
what will be done and how it will be done is yet to be worked
out but the work that is now placed before the Food Administra-
ton workers is to acquaint the public with the facts of Europe's
needs and to prepare them for voluntary cooperation in saving
vast numbers from starvation, as distinguished from the enforced
regulations which were necessary as a war measure, but will 10
longer bring about the desired ends"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
FIRST VISIT TO REAL CITY
Miner Who Is ThIrty-Seven Years Old
Sees San Francisco for the
First Time.

San Observation-Disclosures years
old and a native Of California, Joseph
Costa, a Placer county miner, Is pay.
ing his first visit to San Francisco. He
is at an hotel surrounded by luxuries
ne never dreamed existed. His en-
ployer, the Placer Chrome company.
Is paying the bill because Joseph has
worked faithfully for them for many
years.
Never has Joe been outside the little
community he was born In and where
he has worked all his life. He never
before has seen the ocean, an electric
street car, a high Office building, great
stores, fine theaters. nor any one of q
dozen other things that have awed him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
1t Didn't Work,

A wee fo%ur-year-old was having
Thrift stamps explained to her by her
young uncle, an enthusiastic canvass
er. To illustrate his talk he ended
it by giving her two quarters. snow
these will buy you two Thrift stamps"
he said.
1.-Two Thrift stamps" she repeated,
smiling. al
A few minutes later her g%randmoth-
er came into the room. The uncle,
eager to display the effect Of his ora
tory, ordered: "Mary Ellen, show
grandma what you have"
Obediently Mary Ellen displayed her
two quarters. "Now, tell grandma
what you're going to buy with them."
he smiled in anticipation Of the
answer. ~ .Fn@E'
But his smile didn't hold. In Mary
Ellen's sweetest tones came the In
formation: "Tandy and tookies."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
TRAPS ARE Good
RAT DESTROYE RS
Most Reliable for General Use Is
inexpensive Snap Or Gull
iotine Device,
AVOID Sheet METAL BASES
They May Be Placed in Great Variety
OF Favorable Places Around Farm
Small Breeds OF Dogs Are
Most Valuable.

@frem the United States Department of
Agriculture.)
No opportunity to kill rats should be
neglected on the farm. Traps, dogs,
cats, and poisons may be useful. The
first need is traps and a knowledge Of
now to use them. The most reliable
traps for general use are the inexpen-
siye snap, or guillotine, traps. Many
efficient kinds are on the market, but
the cheaper ones are rarely to be rec
ommended for durability. Those that
have sheet-metal bases are not desir-
able, as rats fear and avoid them. Snap
traps should be set so that they will
spring at a slight touch. They may
pc placed in rat runs, at rat burrows,
behind boards leaned against the wall,
and in a great variety Of other favor
able places. Dry oatmeal (rolled oats)
is recommended as a bait for both rats
and mice. Place a few grains on the
trigger pan or under the trigger Wire,
with a few grains near the trap.
Useful Wire Cage Trap.
Ihe Wlfe-cage trap, II substantially
made, is useful on the farm. Coarse
bait is required, and may be hung from
the top of the trap by a light wire. Set
the trap on a floor or on a board, lay
= short board on top, and cover the
whole with an old cloth Or gunny sack,
leaving only the trap entrance uncov-
ered. The trap may be baited and left
open for a night or two until rats learn
to feed inside, after which a good
fatch may be expected. An excellent
plan for using the cage trap is to bore
a hole two or three inches in diameter
ut proper height in the door of gran
ary Or feed room. The hole may be
covered with q metal slide when the
trap is not in use. Set the trap in
side the granary with its entrance
lifted to the hole and cover and bait
In the usual manner; any rat entering
the granary is caught. The same plan
Is applicable to rat holes in other stu
atoms, and it has been used effectively
between connecting rooms of cold stor-
age warehouses.
The small breeds of dogs. especial
~ terriers, are valuable as rat killers
Dr the farm. They are easily trained
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
FOR GENERAL MARCH
Won Through Efficient Service Ia,
France and at Home.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Upon the
recommendation of General Pershing.
and with the approval of President
Wilson, Secretary Baker awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal to Gen.
Peyton G. March, chief of staff.
In presenting the decoration, before
a large assemblage of army officers,
Secretary Baker laid stress upon the
fact that it was won through eff
cient service both in France as chief
of artillery of the First American
army and at home as chief of staff.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
They No Longer Wear "Pig Tails"

the money thrown at him was his.
Women who were conspicuous in their
day on the stage had first hand knowl-
edge of this part of New York. Quite
a few returned there after their sue
cess In life had been broken by the
use Of drugs.
Through the vigilance of the police
and the federal authorities, opium
smoking has been stamped out. So
difficult and dangerous is the work Of
getting the drug that few, save the
most hardened criminals and slaves to
the habit, make the effort.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
RAILWAY COMPANY is SUED

Nebraska Seeks to Prevent Raise in
Freight Rates.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16.-The right Of
Director General McAdoo of the Fed
eral Railroad administration to arbi-
trarily increase intra-state freight
rates without first submitting such in
creases to the state railway commits
sion for approval was challenged in
a test suit fled by the commission at:
Columbus, Neb. The commission asks
for an injunction restraining the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad;
company from charging Increased.
freight rates put into effect last Sep
TENDER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
Old Time Actress. Dead.

Nutley, N. j., Dec. 16.-Mrs. Euphe-
mia Emma Ellsler, known in theatrical
circles as Efie Elsler, died here at
the age of 95. Having made her first
stage appearance when only 8 months
old. Ellie Eilisler played In her youth
in a stock company which she and
her husband, John A. Ellsler, main
tanned for many years at the Euclid
Avenue Opera house In Cleveland.
Here she appeared In support with
men and women who later became
stage celebrities. including Joseph JET.
ferson, the elder Booth and John Drew.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
CUTS OFF HIS FATHERS ARM
Lad Yields Axe to Free Parent Whose
Hand Was Caught in
Machine.

West Plains, Mo.-The eighteen-year-
old son Of Mike Stein of this town,
chopped off his fathers arm with an
ak, after the latter had been caught in
a corn shredder. STEMS hand and arm
were twisted in the cogs sc that 1t was
impossible to free him. The son, be-
lieving that his father would freeze
before a physician arrived, finally de-
cided to use the ak. Stein is the faith
er of ten children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19

End are always available when needed.
Wherever rats are routed from nests
-Or harbors these dogs are eager for
The fray. When shocked or stacked
grain is moved or thrashed they kill
91anny rats. Sometimes a barrier, or
Fence, Of light boards is placed about
n stack, and dogs inside get all the
rodents dislodged. In this way 500 or
300 rats have been destroyed from a
Aingle stack.
Cats Destroy Mice.
Cats are useful about farm buildings
-szzaEanay because they kill mice. Some
tasas8 they hunt and destroy rats but
10 ant that will kill an adult rat is rare.
the chief objection to cats on q farm
aS1fheir persistent destruction Of song
birds. A good cat is valuable when
her killing p~ropensities can be con-
-AtDed to rodent pests, but the majority
.S& 2elines are worthless or actually in
s5uzaous on the farm.
Great caution should always be OBJ
EeETed in the use of poisens, but there
are situations On the farm in which
apofsons may be used safely and effec-
lively. In the open fields poisoned
grain may be scattered near rat bur-
rows. In the poultry yard poisons
may be exposed for rats inside dark
:2ened boxes. A small, rather shallow
box containing the bats is set on the
ground with a larger box inverted wei
At. A hole In the larger box will admit
aahD mt to the food, while chickens will
DO safe. Strychnine Is the safest pol
1sou TO use where poultry run, because
hens are immune to small quantities
nj this poison.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
PREFERS BEEF TO WAR MEDAL
Canadian Fighter, Lined Up to Receive
Decoration, Made Quick
Decision.

Columbus, O.-"Bully beef or. q
medal?"
A smile spread over the face of Pri-
vate w. L. Kelly, one Of the Canadian
fighters at the Athletic club.
ut was this way" he said. "a bunch
Of us had just come back from the
trenches and were lined up to be deco
rated with O medal for bravery, when
a mess sergeant yelled, bully beef or
a medal?'
"The thought suddenly occurred to
me that I was hungry and I could not
eat the medal, 80 I stepped out Of line
and took bully beef"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
CHINATOWN Loses
ITS Old L.JA1A0R
internal Reform Has CIamped
the Lid on the Notorious
District.
Stu MINING NO MORE
Visiting in New Works. Oriental Guar.
ter No Longer lIas Thrii!s--Lcng
Wars Given Place to Bust
ness.

New York.-neform has put the lid
ON a section of New York city that was
notorious in the old Summing days;
Chinatown has lost its glamor and it's
charm. No longer is the Chinatown Of
old the haven for the professional
guide, although a few sightseers still
ask to be shown over the district. A
few years ago it was possible for the
guides to stand on the spot where a
Hop Sing Tong member had assassi-
mated an On Leong Tong follower the
night before. Now these spots have
been forgotten, so long has it been
since a killing has taken place.
Gambling has been practically wiped
out. The better element of Chinatown,
the Chinese themselves, agreed that
too much money was invested in bust
ness there to permit tong wars to con-
tinue. So a peace parley resulted IL
IN agreement to stop the killings. On
ly once in several years has this agree
ment been violated. The business men,
through their associations, have main
tanned q close watch on the unbidden
guest to the district, and his move
ments are followed for fear that he
might violate the tranquility that now
abides.
Modern Cinnamon in Control.
With the moving away from the Sec
ton OF the bad men, some of whom
were sent to prison for long terms,
their places were taken by the more
Americanizcd Chinese. They no long
er wear "pig tails" Modern shoes and
clothing have replaced the Oriental
costumes and many of the Cinnamon
speak very good English. The young
er generation have had the advantage
Of education in the public schools, for
the great mass Of the people who now
live in Chinatown were born in this
country.
With the ending of the tong wars
some of the landmarks soon passed.
Also the thrills for visitors have dis
appeared. In the days when the glory
o + Chinatown was at it's height, saloons
fiourished in all their garish splendor.
There were singing and dancing wait
ers who attended to the business Of
serving customers.
No Opium Smoking Now.
In one of these places q waiter
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
TROLLEY CAR JUMPS TRACK
Two Persons Killed and Sixteen In
jured at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Dec. ia man and a
woman were killed, four persons suf-
fered injuries which may prove fatal,
and IL others were less seriously in
jured when a street car raj wild down
the Twelfth street viaduct here, left
the tracks on the lower approach to
the structure, and crashed into the
Union Pacific freight depot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
is TOO CONSERVATIVE.
SAYS LUCKLESS B

Cleveland. - Waldo Hertley
protests there's such a thing as
being too darned conservative.
When Mrs. Hertley tried to
save by mending her spouse's
pajamas instead of buying new
ones she used the cover off an
old sofa pillow.
It was hand-embroidered!
Now every morning there's a
cute design, all full of daisies
and forget-me-nots on Waldo's
back.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-19
No Opium Smoking Now.

In one of these places a waiter
could make $40 a night, for he not
only had the right to take tips, but all
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-20
No. "a.
SENATOR SALISBURY
Pleased With Training of 28th
Division.

The Hon. w Salisbury, u. S, senator
from Delaware, has been spending
some days in Augusta upon the rec
ommendation of his physician. This,
however, is a very pleasant remedy for
the senator, as for q number of years
he has spent some portion of the win
ter in this city. He is enthusiastic
over the climate, the surroundings the
people of this section, but expresses
himself as especially glad to secure an
intimate acquaintance with huge ar
my camp. Senators Salisbury is presi-
dent pro. tenn. of the United States
senate and has been instrumental in
fashioning and promoting preparedness
legislation,
The senator viewed the magnificent
review Of the 28th division last Sat-
urday as the guest Of Major General
Muir. In an interview he said:
81 was extremely pleased to watch
not only the immense numbers of men,
but the various organizations as they
passed in review They seemed to be
especially fit. They looked like fight
ing men in fine trim"
The s2nator believes that the train
ing received in army camps will prove
immensely valuable not only in war
time, but in civil life in time of peace.
He expressed a conviction that Ameri-
can people are becoming thoroughly
alive to the intolerable situation which
now exists in the world, and deter
mined in their intention to fight until
victory for democracy is assured.
I'VE can't have German peace in this
war" he said, 1.-THE American people
viii either have to pay taxes to equip
Americans to play the part Of men, or
they will pay tax to the Kaiser.
Hun made peace would have to be I'M
made before a great while. The Sit
uation in Holland and in Russia is a
little distressing If newspaper reports
can be relied upon, but the manificent
showing of the allies, backed by the
American resources and American sol.
diery must finally overcome all odds.
There seems to be no disposition on
the part Of american people to refuse
to pay taxes to place obstacles in the
way of government to question the orr
ders of the food administration but
all-civilians and soldiers alike-seem
anxious to do their full share in this
contingency"
The senator gave as his suggestion
for motto for every man, whether In
military or civil life, the following
quotation from Pricilla Leonard:
mo one can tell what the coming hours
will bring
To him of joy or pain or suffering.
But what he brings unto the hour
To meet its challenge that Is in his
power"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-20
DR.. WIGGINToN BECOMES
RELIGIOUS DIRECTOR
S. Z. DEPARTMENT

DIR. 4, A. Wiggington who for months
has been the camp religious work sec
rotary of the Army Young Mems
Christian Association Of the 28th di-
vision, has been called to Atlanta to
be religious work secretary for the en-
tire Southeastern Department
DIR. Wigginton has just spent a week
visiting Camp Greene, Charlotte, n. c.;
Camp Wadsworth. Spartanburg, S. c.;
Camp Sewer, Greenville, S. c.. Camp
Jackson, Columbia, S. c.; Navy Yard,
Charleston, S. c.; Paris Island, Port
Royal, S. c., and has returned to Camp
Hancock with DR.. David Latshaw, sec
rotary of the International Committee.
They will hold a series Of conferences
with tn esecretaries here.
DR.. Wigginton is pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church at Nashville,
Tennessee. He is a lecturer for Van
derbilt University and associate edi-
tor of the Nashville Banner. A man
of strong personality sterling charac-
ter profound knowledge of the Bible
and wide interest in human affairs.
DIR. Wigginton has been very effec-
tive in his work among the soldier
boys The Bible study work in sew
eral of the regiments has been thor
oughly organized under his admins
tration There has also been intro
duced in squad tents q series Of stimuli
taneous personal interviews on any
subject which the soldier might care to
discuss. This has helped hundreds of
young fellows over serious difficulties.
DR.. Wigginton has been succeeded
by A. B. Curry, Jr., who has proven
his worth and ability by his work as
religious work secretary at Building
70 and later at No. Is.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-20

THE RAINBOW DIVISION HAS seen
some very active fighting during the past
week These men are the first of the
National Guard to be in the trenches and
their fighting has been highly commend
ed. They have with marked success re-
pulsed German attacks and have made
successful raids on the German trenches
themselves.
RUSSIA continues to be invaded by the
Germans-who have signed peace
treaty with the nation. Odessa, a very
important city on the Black sea has come
into German hands. This means that she
will have ready access to wheat and other
supplies that may be brought by land or
sea through this port and in that way
maintain the supply of grain for Austria
and Germany. 1t is important also in
that it is another step for Germany in her
desire to reach India. The Bagdad- Ber-
lin dream has been shattered by England.
THE BOLSHEVIKI of the all-Russia
conference to discuss the recent peace
treaty with Germany, has not as yet de-
cided whether or not to accept the treaty.
BY it Germany would take from the pres
ent Russian government thousands of
square miles of land ar- millions of in
habitants contained in the former i'm
perial territories of Finland, Poland and
Lithunia. BY it the Russian army would
demobilize, the Russian fleet be informed
and favorable trade agreements be given
Germany and her allies.
DUTCH SHIPS are to be taken over for
the use of the United States and the
Allies. This will mean an increase of
practically one million tons of shipping,
most of which is now in our docks, fear
ing to venture out lest they be attacked
by the German submarine. This action is
done in accordance with international law
which allows belligerent nations to take
over neutral shipping in such an emerg~
ency provided compensation is given to
the owners. Similar arrangements have
already been made with Sweden and
Norway.
SECRETARY BAKER continues to
keep busy in France where he has gone
to see personally how our men are get
ting on. This past week he has inter-
viewed Arthur Balfour British Foreign
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-20
CURRENT EVENTS
By Frederick B. Heitkamp

Secretary, General Foch. J. r. Kearney Of
the public information service and has
visited the Red Cross Headquarters as the
guest of Major Robert P. Perkisn, head of
the Red Cross mission to Europe. He
has also seen former Premier Viviani and
Foreign Minister Pichon. He is there for
a definite purpose-seeing how we may
best carry on the war, and he seems to
be securing excellent results
WOODEN SHIPS are being constructed
as fast as the material and labor can be
supplied. Shipyards in the locality of the
lumber are now being opened The past
week has seen one selected at Charleston,
South Carolina. Nine million dollars has
been appropriated by Congress for huge
dock and channel project for that city,
FREIGHT RATES have been increased
Is per cent. on all railroads east of the
Mississippi and north of the Potomac riV-
ers This action was made known by the
Interstate Commerce Commission last
week. 1t will apply to large shipments
of brick grain foodStuffs and the like
and will add about fifty eight million dol
lars to revenue of the eastern railroads
THE DAYLIGHT SAVING plan has
now passed both houses. All clocks will be
person will really rise one hour earlier
than usual though still at his regular
time Many of the European countries
have adopted the plan and have found 1t
to be of great economic Importance. 1t is
planned to have the event take place the
latter part of this month and that the
hands will be turned back again in Octo-
Der, lasting therefore, only during the
summer months.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-20
FORCEFUL FACTS
FROM WAR FRONT
M. Fl. Lyon, Back from France,
Gives Lectures on Condi-
tions There.

During the past week the camp has
been favored with the presence of the
noted evangelist DR., Milford Lyon OF
Winona Lake. Indiana. who has been
speaking each evening in the various
Y. M c. A. buildings to large audiences.
Many of the soldiers had heard DR., Lyon
before in the large Union tabernacle
meetings he has conducted in recent
years all over America
Last fall the War Work Council of the
Y. M. c. A. asked Dr.. Lyon to go to
France for three months to speak to our
his musical director, Mr.. H. G. Chase.
DIR. Lyon sailed on October Bird and re-
turned the last of January.
Preceding his Gospes message each
evening he spoke for tgcncy minutes on
his experiences on the other side. His
description of the voyage across in a
transport one of a fleet of ten ships, led
Continued on page seven).