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New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
THINKS WAR FINE
 GAME BUT COSTLY
Cure for Weak Heart Is Go Onto
 Firing Line

T have been pretty lucky during my three years in the field. am happy and gay, ready for more figh-- ing whenever it comes writes J0Sepi. FoN, member of a Canadian artillery company in overseas service, some where in Franco to his sister, AIrH. LaFlamme and brother-in-laW Philias Gagnier. Roy has seen some hard fighting and the tone of his letter in dicates that he is not in the least dis couraged. T was chicken hearted for a long time, but now l can stand most anything that comes along" h. dicating one of the effects of long service in the field
 What do you think of the war? I think it's a fine game but a dear one. I would like to have you out here to hear and see for yourself. Pencil and paper cannot talk: You must see for yourself"
 q have a Waterbury fellow for a chum He lived in New Britain for wears and knows all the boys. We have been like brothers for three wears Each time I was wounded l(twice) he was with me. He was with me March IA, 1916 and again in September 1917. He was also wounded. When We get a chance We are coming to the United States, and dear old Connecticut, to visit. l ex-
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

that they sometimes used the same name when travelling; another FIenchman whose right to the title Of the Count Robert de Clairmont is somewhat in question, and Mmc. Charlotte Nix, German born, who had apartments at the Hotel Netherand. a widow of middle age who has two children in school in this country.
 Count de Clairmont and Mme. Nix, acording to the depa rtment of justice. also had the habit of sharing a com mon name on their journeys, tray cling as cousins or as "AIr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mme. Nix, the department of justice says, has admitted having received $3,000 from Count Von BernstOrm as a loan.
 All four were under guard last night for transfer to Ellis Island. Count de Clairmont cannot be moved for a few days, as he is i'll in West ifty-ejghth street apartment.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

DcCt that the men who have been here three years will be given a long fur lOu&h in til" states. such a story now being in circulation.
 PtlVate itoT acknowledges the re- ceipt of Christmas packages from re- latives in this city, and expresses gratitude. He inquired for the well taTc of Hugh Reynolds. who died few days ago, and James r. White. He has assigned part of his pay, which is now $20 monthly, tn his mother. He sent $120, being his savings while on the firing line.
 My dear sister, ] am feeling fine now, but you never can tell what will happen next. Don't worry I will co~1c out alright.
 "T have not seen any Americans vet I would so love to see some of the old boys.
 well, l am about to start with some rations for Fritz. For break fast he has iron rations and q few pills for a wash.
 With the best of lucl1-~cverything goes.
 JOE.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
MISS ROBY IN ARMY.
Graduate Of High School and Smith
 Joins Signal Corps.

Miss Elizabeth Roby, graduate of the New Britain High school and Smith college, has enlisted for ser vice in the signal corps of the United States army and is awaiting orders that will send her to France Miss Roby has been in the Chicago office of the American Telephone and Tele- graph company since graduation from college. She was an instructor there. It is expected that her duties in the army will be in connection with the army telephone system. Miss Roby's parents have been spending the winter in Meriden and are expected to re- turn to Berlin to make their home.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
CITY ITEMS

See us first for your Spring Hat, Roseben Hat Shop.-advt
 The conferring of degrees on three local pastors at the meeting of Gid dngs chapter, R. A. M, scheduled at the meeting tomorrow evening in Ma sonic hall, has been postponed until April ?.
 Final arrangements for the unni- versarv dinner of New Britain lodge, B. P. O. r., will be completed at d meeting of the committee tomorroW evening.
 George H. Wells of Hart street is
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Turner hall Members will also tomorrow afternoon at the hom Mrs. Lucy Elphricl1 of 3S Rocl avenue to sew for the Red Cross
 William r. Keeley has brought against Frank Poglitsch, clainlina. for repairs to an automobile
 Edward J. Brown has left the ploy of A. A. Mills, where he wo for ten years.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

considerine the plea of his friends to become q candidate for the common conncil from the first ward.
 Mrs. John Anderson of 345 Arch street reported to the police last night that her home was entered during the dav and a gold watch and chain and a scarf pin were stolen.
 Alexandra lodge, Daughters of St. George, will meet this evening in
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
ORGANIZING REGIMENT
OF i. 5. ENGINEERS
Is Different From Other Organ.
izati0ns and is Used for
Double Duty.

This regiment was formed Decem-
ber IA, 1917 ,at Washington Barracks,
D. c., for the express purpose of sup
plying the various engineer units Of
the United States army with skilled
mechanics and technically trained
men.
How it differs-Upon enlistment the
skilled men is sent through training
course designed to adapt his technical
knowledge to military needs. This is
divided into two parts:
Military-That he may be able to
defend himself, the recruit is first
taught the fundamentals of military
science. Instruction in the use of the
rifle and bayonet is given until prof.
cheney is obtained. Strength and
health are gained by a system of ply
sical exercise.
Technical-The outstanding feature
of the course is the training given in
the military trade schools. Here, un-
der competent instructors, the engin-
eer soldier learns how technical skill
is applied to the conduct Of the war.
He comes out of these schools ready
to take an effective place in an en-
pineer unit and to "deliver the goods. +"
Everybody knows what the engin-
eers are doing in France today.
Information regarding enlistments
may be had by addressing command
ing officer, First Replacement Regi-
ment of Engineers, Washington Bar
racks, D. {.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
Senior Play A
Great Success
ERAN ACTORS AND LARGE CROWD IN AT
TENDANCE SHOWS APPRECIATION-JUN-
IORS ALSO GIVE ABLE ASSISTANCE.

keeper, handled her part very cleverly
as did Miss Eva Mix who gave a de-
piction of the daughter, Angelina
Maud, of the boarding house facto-
tum. Vivian Hovey, as Jack Brown,
a cub reporter, gave the audience an
insight into the workings of . news
gatherer and handled her lines and
scenes very creditably.
Norman Spears as Lord Algernon
Reginald, a member of British nobil-
ity, straight from England" was an
excellent delineation Of the snobbish-
ness of English royalty. Margaret
Bucklin, who essayed the part Of Peg
gy Gilbert, a Browning fiend, gave an
excellent idea of the aesthetic tastes
of one, nutty on classical poetry. Eva
Anderson as Florabel Mullins, poet
ess, gave most creditable personii-
cation of the airy existence of one who
depends on the idicyncrasies Of the
Muse for a living.
AS a member Of the female species
of terrorism known as suffragette,
Miss Grace Behner gave an able de-
lineation of the character of Mehit-
able Biddle, who is always bringing to
the notice of all those present the
rights of women to WELD the ballot.
Miss Bernice Hagen as Doris Hall,
an athletic girl, was true to form and
Continued on page five).
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
MEN OVER TWENTY.0NE
MUST REGISTER JUNE 5
Those Who Have Reached Ma.
jority Since June S, 1917
Must Go on Books.

About ten per cent of the number
Of men registered when the selective
draft law first became effective will
be registered when the law is passd
providing for the enrolment of men
who have become 21 years old since
June last, Adjutant General Phil
Greehan has been advised.
There were over 10000 men regis
tered in Montana and according to
the estimate about 5000 men who
have since become of age will be reg
istered June 5, 1918.
It is estimated that there are about
$50 in Valley county who have reached
the age of twenty-one since June 5,
1917 and arrangements. have been
made for their registration June 5
of this year.
The provisions require that all male
persons, citizens of the United States
and all male persons residing in the
United States, who have, since the
fifth day of June, 1917, and on June
5, 1918 attained the age of twenty
one years must register.
The registration in Glasgow will be
done at the court house by the local
board and the following names have
been sent to Adjutant General Gree
nan for approval as registrars in VAL
ley county with the places of regis
tration: A. B. Mcintyre, Oswego;
Roy Gordon, Nashua; L. L. Kelly, OPP
helm; H. o. Iuras, Barr; F. B. Gil
lette, Hinsdale; A. C. Olson, Tande
and F. w. Miner, Ossette.
The registration booths will. open
at z a. m. and close at 9 p. m., and a
survey is being made in each regis
tration precinct and those who fail to
register will be rounded up and treat
ed as slackers.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24

The members of the senior class of
the Glasgow high school, assisted by
4 number of the junior class, most
successfully rendered an able inter-
probation Of the play, "The Dream
That Came True" at the high school
gymnasium Thursday night and the
gymnasium was packed with an ap-
preciative audience. The various MEM
bers of the cast filled their individual
roles with an individuality Of veterans
before the footlights.
The many clever situations and
humorous incidents that abound in the
play were most heartily and joyously
received by the audience and the plot
is replete with tense moments inter-
spersed with comedy that made the
production we'll balanced from an
amusing standpoint.
The plot is one that has to do with
labor problems in New England fac
tory. Miss Herren who essayed the
part of Nan Worthington displayed
some real talent and was exceptionally
good in the love scene where she re-
veals her love for Gordon Clay, fac
tory foreman, depicted by Ward St.
Clair, who however. has shown a
fondness for Margaret Byrnes, de-
lineated by Emily Leonard. Miss
Minnie Sektnan who gave portrayal
of Mrs. Jenkins, clearinghouse
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
CIVIL ENGINEERS IN
GREAT DEMAND
State College Receiving Many
Requests for Men to Handle
Railroad Building.

Bozeman, Montana, May 24.-Dur-
ing the last few weeks numerous re-
quests have come to the department
of civil engineering of the state col
lege to supply men trained along the
lines of civil engineering. The request
has been for men for railroad loca-
ton work, highway work, irrigation
work and geological surveys. Dur
ing the last few days the civil en-
gineering department of the state COL
lege has been asked for transitmen,
levelmen, field craftsmen, topograph-
ers, chairmen, rodmen, fagmen, etc.
Not only is there a need for these
men in Montana but requests to sup
ply trained men in the above lines
has also come from the Dakotas and
elsewhere. The young men who are
now in the civil engineering depart
ment have positions and are not avail
able. In spite of the fact that the po-
sitions mentioned pay as high as SITS
per month men cannot be found to fill
the numerous positions.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
LAND CLASSIFIERS
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW
A Corps of Men Have Been
Designated by Secretary of
Interior Lane.

A party of land classifiers, working
under instructions of the director Of
the geological survey, is engaged in
the examination of lands in this vi.
cinity which are included in applica-
tions filed under the stock-raisng or
64O-acre homestead act.
Under the orders of Secretary of
the Interor Franklin K. Lane, the
geological survey will place in the
field during the present season a
large number of parties for the pur-
pose of obtaining the information up
on which the lands can be classified
under this act. The classifications
themselves, however, are not made in
the field but in the geological survey
at Washington, D. C. The reports Of
the field examiners will be carefully
considered there under the instruc-
tions of the secretary and recommen-
dations will be made to him for the
designation of lands which are found
to be of the character whose designa-
tion is contemplated by the grazing
homestead law.
The areas which have been applied
for under this act are very large, and
in order to act on all the applications
that have been filled, it will be neces-
sary to examine fully 80, ,OOO, 900 acres
of land in sixteen states. It is the
wish Of Secretary Lane that the work
may be expedited in every possible
way and applicants are therefore
urged to cooperate with the examin-
ers by furnishing complete informa-
tion regarding their lands and an
swering as accurately as possible any
questions that may be asked regard
ing the land. Each examiner has been
provided with an Identification card
issued by the secretary of the interior
and countersigned by the director Of
the survey, George Otis Smith, in or
der that there may be no question as
to his official status, and in order that
local people may be assured of his
right to make the inquiries necessary
in the course of the work.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
Fire DAMAGES
Opera House
GLASGOW FIRE FIGHTERS CALLED OUT AT
EARLY MORNING HOUR SUNDAY AND FIND
THEATER STRUCTURE ROOF A MASS OF
FLAMES-LOSS CONSIDERED SMALL.

At 4 o'clock last Sunday morning an
alarm of fire was turned in and when
the Glasgow fire department respond
ed it was found that the Gibson opera
house front was in a mass of flames.
There was brisk wind blowing which
famed the flames and the fire depart
ment was compelled to make a strong
fight to save the building from total
destruction.
It is evident, from an investigation,
that the fire started on the second
floor at the northeast end of the
building and had gained pretty good
headway when discovered. After
throwing a stream of water for
couple of hours the blaze was placed
under control.
The lower portion Of the building
is fitted up for a bowling alley, but it
is said the place has been closed for
some time.
An investigation has been made as
to the cause of the fire and it has
been suggested that the blaze may
have been started as the result of
crossed electric wires on the stage of
the opera house and another sugges-
ton has been offered that a cigarette
thrown in a pile of paper may have
caused the conaagration.
Great credit was expressed for the
quick response the fire department
boys made in getting upon the scene
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
BURGLARS OPERATE ON
Two BUSINESS HOUSES
Lewis s-Wedum Department Store
and Wells Brothers Mar
ket Reported Entered.

A report was received by Sheriff
Powell last Sunday morning that the
Lewis -Wedum department store on
Front street had been entered by burg
lars Saturday night. An inventory IF
the office found that cash to the
amount of $17 and a revolver was
among the articles missing. 1t is not
known definitely whether any part of
the merchandise held in stock was
taken or not.
A report was also received at the
office of the sheriff that the market
of the Wells Brothers was also en-.
tered Saturday night and IS in cash,
a revolver and few articles of mer-
chandise taken. The sheriff made an
investigation but was unable to get a
clue as to either of the reported burg
laries.
Monday night the Wells Brothers
market was again entered and a cur
sorry inventory of the stock taken by
the proprietors failed to reveal any
particular loss, but one of the owners
stated that it might be possible that
a quantity of groceries or hams or
bacon may have been taken.
Mystery surrounds the manner in
which the burglary was committed
Saturday night as none of the locks
on either places entered were broken.
1t was thought that someone had hid
in the cellar of the meat market and
waited until the proprietors had closed
for the night, when the thief took his
leisure in looting the place.
Evidences of the back window being
entered at the market Monday night
were shown and egress having been
made through the back door. Lou
Wells, one of the proprietors of the
market stated in reference to the
burglary that he supposed someone
was stocking up to hold down home
stead. The Wells boys are wondering
when the next visit will be made.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
PREDICTS MOST BRILLIANT FUTURE
FOR VALLEY COUNTY METROPOLIS
OFFICIAL OF UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TELLS OF WONDERFUL GROWTH OF MILK
RIVER VALLEY AND GIVES INTERESTING m
FORMATION ON U. s. SHIPBUILDING

An interesting interview was Sc
cured by a Courier representative
from Edwin N. Carter, connected with
the United States shipping board,
Saturday morning as Mr.. Carter
dropped off Great Northern train No.
2 to stretch his legs during the short
interval that the train stops in Glas-
gov.
Mr.. Carter is returning to Washing
ton after an inspection of a month Of
the various shipyards of tha Pacific
coast and he commented upon the
apparent wonderful growth Of Glas-
gov and its appearance as a thriving
little city.
II had occasion to visit Glasgow and
this section of the country a number
of years ago." said Mr.. Carter" and
l am astounded and mystified at the
great progress shown. l have noticed
that where, during my previous visit
there were large ranges covered by
cattle on what seemed nonproductive
land. have seen we'll cultivated farms
with prosperous looking buildings and
improvements and l have heard that
northeastern Montana has grown to
become one of the principal granaries
of the nation.
During my last visit Glasgow was
but thriving 'cowman's' town and it
has now spread out and has the ap-
pearance of a model city with a few
modest skyscrapers disturbing an even
skyline. From what l have heard Of
Glasgow and the adjacent territory
of Valley county, the one time rendeZ-
vous of the festive and HILARIOUS cow
puncher is destined to become the
metropolis of northern Montana.
"From what l have been told and
from what have read of Glasgow il
has many of the natural advantages
to make it large and thriving city
and will become the center of ACTIVITY
of the Milk River valley and will alb.
sorb great portion of the wealth
that will be produced by the compile
tion of the Milk river reclamation pro.
ject.
I'm reference to my trip to the
coast" continued Mr.. Carter" and the
governments task in building ships
to carry our soldiers and supplies tt
the battle front of Europe am of tn,
opinion that only lack of ships stand.
in the way of effective American CO
Continued on page eight.)
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
WELCOME Rain
VISITS VALLEY
Moisture Descended Copiously
At Every Part of County.
NORTH COUNTRY GETS D0WNPoUR
Some Parts Of Valley Records Nearly
Inch of Precipitation While One.
Third Of Inch Falls in Glasgow.

The rain that fell in Valley county
and the surrounding country Tuesday
is approximately estimated to be
worth over . million dollars to the
farmers of this section. 1t was one
of the largest precipitations of mois.
ture that has descended in this part
of the country at this time of the wear
for a considerable period.
It is predicted by the farmers that
the rain falling at this opportune time
will insure an abundance of crops al
the next harvest that will exceed ali
previous records.
Not only was there copious
draught of rain in Glasgow and ada.
cent country but it is reported that
the North country also received a lib.
eral supply from Jupiter Pluvius with
indications of q repetition of another
downpour in the near future which
has always been found to follow after
previous big rain.
According to official records of l.
E. Jones, secretary of the Glasgow
Commercial club there was nearly one.
third of an inch of rain fell in Glas.
gov and vicinity and it is estimated
that in some parts of the county ar
inch OF rain fell.
From information received from
Opheim it began to rain in that local.
ity about o'clock Tuesday morning
and continued with a steady down.
pour until o'clock the same morning
resulting in steady fall of moisture
for six hours and the fact that the
weather continued cool gave the rair
plenty of opportunity to soak deer
down into the ground reaching beyone
the roots Of all vegetation.
That there will be bumper crops ir
this section of the state is insured a:
result of the recent rain and with
the chances good that there will bt
another one in the near future. Tn,
farmers of the country districts hav,
great cause for rejoicing as we'll a.
the merchants of the cities who pro
phecy an era of great prosperity fol
this section.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24
TEACHERS NAMED
BY SCHOOL BOARD
Directors of Glasgow District
Make Selection for Com
ing School Year.

The Glasgow school board at a
recent meeting have decided on the
following list of school attaches for
the coming school year: D. S. Will
liams, superintendent; Miss Harriet
Switzer, principal, and teachers, Mabel
Miles, Ray Cannon, Thomas Leedham,
Mildred Works, Ethel Elliott, Anne
Forester, Johanna Lind, Lena New
ton, Roy Huber, Lucy Gaynor, Nora
Ebersole, Madeline Parker, Cora
Wedge, Florence Weisbrod, Ella Lewis
and John Lawton.
Any vacancies that may have
occurred in the selection of teachers
will be filled by the board some time
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-05-24

Inspired with patriotism and a full
consciousness Of the sublime cause to
which they are giving their efforts.
the committees composed of the men
and women appointed by Chairman
Wedum to carry on the second Red
Cross drive in Valley county to raise
-, 2,OOO-which is the minimum in
Valley county, have already gone far
"Over the Top" and indications show
that the amount will treble the quota
set.
The assigned quota for Glasgow
was set at 1000 and like everything
that the citizens have undertaken thew
responded with will and up to date
have raised as much in Glasgow as
required from the entire county with
the returns still coming in.
Information received from Opheim.
Baylor, Glentana, Nashua, Hinsdale
and other points in the county is to
the effect that each of the outside
districts will do far more than their
respective shares in the drive. Sat-
urday is going to be the banner day
for the outside towns when special
efforts will be put forward.
AS in previous campaigns the COM
mittees in charge of the drive have
relied upon the patriotism of the peo-
pie of the district to make the CAM
paign success. Congratulations
were showered upon Misses Esther
X. Lien and Nell Hanson, who were
assigned to the First National Bank
building and were unusually success
full having succeeded in raising $4OO
in few hours.
The entire county has been
thoroughly organized by Chairman
Wedum and the following chairmen
were appointed in the outside dis
tricts:
P. E. Beito, Opheim; F. F. Smith,
Glentana; R. C. Merrill, Baylor; S.
NJ. West, Hinsdale; H. "A. Sampson,
Nashua; A. B. Mcintyre, Oswego; C..
w. Flint, Frazer; j. M. Thoeny,
Thoeny; T. L. Rosholt, Roanwood; c.
C. Evans, Westfork; Verne Richard
son, Avondale; Harry Woodley, Coal
Creek; P. L. M. Carter, Vandalia; T..
G. Dahl, Tampico; R. L. Cornwall,
Buggy Creek; Harry Hockey, Barr;
Abre Bergan, Genevieve; C. E. Pier
son, Beaverton; w. J. Griffith, What
ley.
Dan Mckay started out Tuesday
night on speaking campaign for the
Red Cross and made a talk at Os-
wego. Wednesday night he spoke at
Frazer. Thursday night at Beaverton,
and will speak at Friday and at Jor-
dan Saturday. Next week he will make
a number of speeches in the North
country before the drive closes.