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The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

Mrs. Martha Norton of Pasa-
Idena, Cal, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Ed Woods, return
ed home Monday noon.
Mr.. John Glissan went to Son
.0ita Monday to inspect a bunch
of bulls sold by Fl. N Turner to
j w. Mckinney Of Tucson.
Mr.. E. z. Bethel, manager Of
the Washington Trading COM
pany at Patagonia, was a No
gales visitor Monday and regis
tered at the Montezuma.
Mr.. T. Robinson Bours, the
well known banker and mer-
chant Of Alanos, Sonora, STOP
ped in Nogales Monday on his
way home from Los Angeles,
where he had been to have his
eyes treated.
Mrs. John Costello, who was
operated on at St. Joseph's hos
pital a few days ago, is recov-
ering and will be able to return
to her home in Patagonia soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde McPher-
son were in Monday from their
ranch in the Canelo Hills, north
from the San Rafael Valley,
where they have one of the fin
est ranches in Santa Cruz
county.
DR.. F. Aguilar of Hermosillo
in Nogales Saturday
night to treat his brother,
Francisco Aguilar, who came
here from Los Angeles for that
purpose. DR.. Aguilar will re-
turn home today.
Mrs. Margaret Stelzer, who
has been visiting her son, John
E. Stelzer of the custom house,
has been summoned to her home
in Santa Barbara, Cal, by the.
sudden illness of her daughter
there, and will leave Wednesday.
She desires her old friends to
call on her before her departure.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

No. those dull rmbngs not internal explosions in the
republican, organization It's only the blasting in the
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
Winning the War.

The trifng thing trng STILL though gifted men defend
it there's just thing that fills the bto win the war and
end it. long drawn Prussan crime is all that M
portan and you your precious time lesser things
voud ortn Your pffng talk of politics. of offices you're
seeking of vote machines and campaign tricks with sesnes
is reeng You talk and books and but silence would
wiser until right the worlds great wrong ana can W
killing kaiser Of margin profit cost and price the man OF com
merce chattes doodads cethe war is al
that matters Do you still chase the sordd yen wherever you
NAV find it. while war eating living and streWng Don
behind it? you foolish and sports with e z
+blo while in Valhaas silent the murdered hosts
assemble? So long Prusan eagles scream and kutur os
and Skaters there's only important theme and war is all
that matters.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
Red Cross Card Party.

The card party for the benefit
of the Red Cross, which was to
have been given last Saturday
evening at the residence of Mrs.
William Schucknan by Mrs.
Schuckman and Mrs. William
Bulge, will be held at the
Schuchnan home next Saturday
evening.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
Takes Federal Prisoners.

Deputy U. S. Marshal ]. NJ.
Treahey took five prisoners to
Tucson, where they will be tried
before the federal court. They
are Juestro Artaza, Domingo
Garcia and Celestino Sanchez,
charged with smuggling opium
and Frank Valencia and Fran
cisco Guerra.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

. Q Q o @ 8 o o 600 o 90 @ o .
@ Local and Personal g
% 90 0e o 90 600 o o g
Mr.. j. M. Parades of Ell Paso
was in the city Monday.
Mr.. II. B. S. Randall of the
Three r mine made Nogales a
call Monday.
Mr.. Dave Loeb returned from
an extended buying trip in the
East Monday.
MI. and Mrs. William Lowe Of
.Tubac were in Nogales for q
short visit Monday.
Mr.. R. Zellner, the Los An
geles piano man, left for tno
| coast Monday.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
Dance at Masonic Hall.

The young people from beth
sides Of the international line
will give a dance next Saturday
evening at Masonic hall. Indica-
ions are that there will be a big
attendance.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
Mexican Residence Burned.

Fire destroyed a small Mexi-
can shack located on Grand ave-
nue outside the city about noon
Monday. The fire department
responded to the call, but the
place was practically consumed
when the apparatus arrived.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23
THINKING is HARD WORK.

Thinkng-rea thinkingis harder work for the avorao
that the stiffes physical task that is within his s M
Hence the average does such thinking he finds
lutey necessary
of the results is that the packed
literature of the frohiest kind while publications of carac
that stimulate and demand thought in their perusa find little
sale
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

81 didnt see much Of Mabel Nonand remarked young
lady who attended the production "Dodgng Million" in
company with very entertaining companion She must have
been too busy listening to watch the picture.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

With the growing symptoms of hydrophoba exhibited by the
Herald it's friends would be wise tap the old mans wad and
give it the Pasteur treatment.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

The light literature makes appeal to thought. It's appeal
to the emotions And to give rein to the emotions is not
With many it becomes form of dissipation. And its
final effect weaken the mental powers those who thus al
low them to atrophy from disuse.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-04-23

The Herald hasn't been able yet to the selection Of
chairman manage the republican campaign What's the
trouble?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
COX---BAILEY.

The marriage of Miss Nellie Cox,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cox,
of this city, to Mr.. Herbert Bailey,
of Stanford, was solemnized at Stan
ford last Friday night at the home Of
Rev. p. l.. Bruce, pastor of the Pres
byterian church. who was the offici-
ating minister. While they had been
sweethearts for some time il was
only known to a few of the most in
innate friends that the marriage
would take place so soon. The
bride is a charming and attractive
young lady and has host of friends
in the city, where she was born not
many years ago. Mr.. Bailey lived
for a short time in this city and il
was while here that the friendship
that ripened into love later, first
started. The groom is successful
business man Of Stanford and a
splendid young man. Misses Jennie,
Minerva and Sallie Cox and Mr..
Harry Scott Of this city, were pres
ent at the marriage.
The Record joins the many friends
of this happy couple in wishing them
many years Of perpetual happiness
together.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
NOTICE

All persons having claims against
the estate of c. A. Arnold, deceased,
will present same to me properly
proven at once. Those indebted to
said estate win kindly settle mined
lately.
Ashby Arnold, Administrator
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-The Mary B. Pres
ton farm, on Kentucky river, near
the mouth Of Sugar Creek, contain
ing about 100 acres. About rs acres
in good state Of cultivation. 500
or $500 worth of locust posts on
farm, also five room house, stock
barn and three acre tobacco barn.
7-25-5t-pd. U. G.. Preston, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
NOTICE

All persons having claims against
the estate Of Mrs. Anne w. Robin
son, deceased, win present same to
me properly proven at once. Those in
debted to said estate will kindly set
tie Immediately.
Salem Wallace, Exec. y
s-l-2t Paint Lick, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
Classified Column
RATES..

Single insertions 1c a word
No ad taken for less than zoe
in this column. No ads in this
column charged.
Seven insertions for the
price Of five.
Phone orders must be paid
promptly.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
NOTICE

Our customers holding Liberty
Loan Bonds who desire to exchange
them will please bring them in to the
Bank at once that we may effect the
exchange for them.
1t. S. C. DENNY, Cashier
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-A handsome set OF
walnut furniture, some antique furn-
iture, and hand vacuum cleaner. All
in good condition. Inquire at this
office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

WANTED-Bids for the New
Buckeye School House. Bids must
be in by noon, August 26th, Plans
and specifications will be at the
County Clerks office.
Miss Jennie Higgins, Supt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

WHEAT WANTED am in the
market to buy your wheat for j. w.
Earring and Co. viii give the best
price and furnish all sacks.
w. T. Parks, Paint Lick, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01
FOR SALE OR TRADE:-AI

FOR SALE OR TRADE :-About
500 acres Of Knox County coal and
timber land; right on l.. & n. Rail-
road and State road. Has four hous-
es and can be divided to suit purchas-
er. For further particulars apply to
Mrs. j. A. Conn. Jr., Lancaster, KY,
Route No. l. Phone 337-B.
(S-1-12t-pd)
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

WANTED GRAZING SO acres
Of good grass, plenty Of water, 3 mil
es from Lancaster, Phone,
Frank Phillips, Stanford, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

All persons having claims against
the estate of Lucy Huffman, deceas-
ed, are hereby notified to present
same at once, properly proven.
Earnest Dotv, Admr.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE Eighty shoats weigh
ing 100 pounds and upward. Have
had double treatment against cholera.
All red and home raised.
Burdett Ramsey, Paint Lick, Ky.
(S-1-pd)
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

Miss Lucille Ballew Of Stanford, is
the attractive little guest OF Mrs. Joe
Francis.
Misses Permelia and Eta Robin
son were in Danville, last Friday.
shopping.
Miss Tommie Francis is visiting
her sister, Mrs George BalIew at
Richmond.
Miss Willie Belle Greenleaf Of st.
Louis, Mo-, is visiting Mrs. Emma
Kaufman.
Miss Lillian Mon:g 5mery has ac
eepted a pt stion as clerk With Mr.. C.
s Sandcls.
pr Carries thinner Of Lexington
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. thinner
Mr. Charlie Land Of Texas took
81 per with Mr.. and Mrs. ". r.
Montgomery, Monday night
Mrs. R. II. McGrath leaves this
week for a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Tom Adams at Sharpsburg.
Miss Ruth Waller, Of Louisville,
is an attractive visitor of Miss Pearl
Dickerson, On Maple avenue.
Mr.. Ben Herndon, Of Danville, is
here for several days stay with his
father, Capt. W. NJ. Herndon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bristow Conn and
baby, of Danville, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Conn.
Mrs. V. A. Lear left today for a
two weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs
Mac Wilkins, Of Shelby N. c.
Mr. 8. James Hatcher has returned
from delightful two weeks visit e.
Mrs. A. J. Rice, in Atlanta, ia.
Mrs. B. F. Robinson and children
are. spending the week with her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. F. NJ. finder.
Miss Margaret Cook is. visiting in
Campellsville this week the charming
guest Of Miss Catherine Buckner.
Miss Bertha Oaks, who has been
spending some time with relatives in
Tennessee is at home for I, visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Letcher, of
Louisville are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. R. Cook and Mrs. Ellen 0wsley.
Mrs. Will Hays came over from
Stanford yesterday and spent the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Beazley.
Mrs. Pearle Gulley and daughter,
Helyn, have returned home after a
pleasant visit TO relatives in Licking
ton.
Messrs William Cakes aud Court
ney Cecil were in Brodhead last week
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Mer-
edith.
Mrs. A. B. Mildly has returned
after pleasant visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. B, NJ. and f. N. Milby, at Leb-
anon.
Mrs. 0see Huffman left today for
her home in Louisville after spending
several weeks with Mrs. Mae Hughes
holland,
Mrs. R. E. Hughes Of Louisville,
motored here Saturday and is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Miller
Miss Ivie Dell Montgomery Of
Frankfort, is spending few days
with homefolks, Mr. and Mrs. w B,
Montgomery.
Mr. James Arnold has returned TO
his home in Columbia, S. c., after
visit of several weeks to his mother,
Mrs. j. II. Arnold
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Long and
children, have returned TO their home
in Winchester after VISIT to Nh. T.
f. Cecil and family.
Mr.. Wesley Calico and sister. Miss
Willie Mae Calico, Of Paint Lick,
were pleasant guests of Miss Cora
Bryant, Saturday night.
Misses Marie and Thelma Clark
entertained quite a number of friends
Saturday evening in honor of their
guest, Miss Maude Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. H. Smith and
motored from Birmingham
Ala, and are guests of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs 5. b, Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Montgomery of
Camp Nelson, spent Saturday night
and Sunday with his parents, MFR.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

LOST:-Near Camp Dick Robin
son last MONDAY, 34x4 Racine Cord
tire and rim. Liberal
reward if returned to
1-2t-pd James House, Danville, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-Good pair work
mules, over 16 hands, 6 and 8 years
old G. c. Walker.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

LOST:-Black, white and tan dog
and black, white and tan bitch.
Both have collar, marked Woods Wal
ker, Paint Lick, KY. Reward.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:--Several pieces of
old fashioned furniture. Call this
Office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-Eighteen good grade
ewes. N. J. GOSNEY,
7-1s-2t. Marksbury, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-14 Bushels German
Millet seed. J. +. Robinson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-Five passenger Ford
car, in good running order. Just
painted. Geo. f. Hatcher,
7-25-3t-pd. Lancaster, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-Pure apple vinegar
in five gallon lots. Forty cents per
gallon. J. p. Woods,
7-25-2t. Manse, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE:-Roan yearling reg
istered extra good shorthorn bull.
Woods Walker, Paint Lick. Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

Observation-Disclosures
Classified Column K
n RATES.
y Single insertions 1c word
r No ad taken for less than zoe
= in this column. No ads in this
~ column charged.
y Seven insertions for the
Z price Of five.
& Phone orders must be paid
= promptly.
lHaHaaHaaA EzHH aiaRasa n HaaHR
FOR SALE:-14 Bushels German
Millet seed. J. +. Robinson.
FOR SALE:-Good pair work
mules, over 16 hands, 6 and years
old. G. c. Walker.
FOR SALE:-Several pieces of
old fashioned furniture. Call this
office.
FOR Eighteen good grade
ewes. n. J. GOSNEY,
7-1s-2t. Msrksbury, Ky.
FOR SALE:-Roan yearling reg
istered extra good shorthorn bull.
Woods Walker, Paint Lick. Ky.
FOR SALE:-Pure apple vinegar
in five gallon lots. Forty cents per
gallon. J. b. Woods,
7-2572t. Manse, KY.
FOR SALE:-Five passenger Ford
car, in good running order. Just
painted Geo. F. Hatcher,
7-25-3t-pd. Lancaster, Ky.
L0ST:-Black, white and tan dog
and black, white and tan bitch.
Both have collar, marked Woods Wal
ker, Paint Lick, KY. Reward.
WANTED GRAZING so acres
Of good grass, plenty Of water, mil
es from Lancaster. Phone,
Frank Phillips, Stanford, Ky.
All persons having claims against
the estate of Lucy Huffman, deceas-
ed, are hereby notified to present
same at once, properly proven.
Earnest Doty, -Admr.
FOR SALE:-A handsome set OF
walnut furniture, some antique furn-
iture, and a hand vacuum cleaner All
in good condition. Inquire at this
office.
LOST:-Near Camp Dick Robin
son last Montay, S4x4 Racine Cord
automobile tire and rim. Liberal
reward if returned to
1-2t-pd James House, Danville, Ky.
FOR SALE-Eighty shoats weigh
ing 100 pounds and upward. Have
had double treatment against cholera.
All red and home raised.
Burdett Ramsey, Paint Lick. Ky.
(S-1-pd)
WHEAT WANTED:-I am in the
market to buy your wheat for j. w.
Earring and Co. Will give the best
price and furnish all sacks.
w. F. Parks, Paint Lick, KY.
WANTED-Bids for the New
Buckeye School House. Bids must
be in by noon, August goth, Plans
and specifications will be at the
County Clerks office.
Miss Jennie Higgins, Supt
NOTICE
Our customers holding Liberty
Loan Bonds who desire to exchange
them will please bring them in to the
Bank at once that we may effect the
exchange for them.
1t. S. c. DENNY, Cashier.
FOR SALE OR TRADE:-About
500 acres Of Knox County coal and
timber land; right on L. & n. Rail-
road and State road. Has four hous-
es and can be divided to suit purchas-
er. For further particulars apply to
Mrs. J. A. Conn, Jr., Lancaster, Ky,
Route No. l. Phone 337-B.
(S-l-l2t-pdD
FOR SALE:-The Mary B. Pres
ton farm, on Kentucky river, near
the mouth Of Sugar Creek, contain
ing about 100 acres. About rs acres
in good state Of cultivation 500
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-01

1852.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-04
HUSBAND FOLLOWS
WIFE AS VICTIM
OF SPANISH FLU

Edward PesteI. 625 Fortyhird
street, husband of Mrs. Edward
Pestel, who died Friday, passed
away at the Moline Red Cross
emergency hospital at II O'Clock
last evening. The wife had died of
the same disease at the Moline hos
pital Friday evening. There are no
children.
Mr.. PesteI was born in 1883 in
Cofmar, Ill He removed to Ma
comb in 1913 with his parents and
in March of this year came to Mo-
line. He and Miss Gladys Brais-
field were married later. Surviv-
ing are the parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pestel of Macomb, three
brothers. William OF Rock Island,
Roy of Macomb and Nelson of Des
Moines, and one sister, Mrs Ona
Clark of Kansas City.
Services for the wife and hQs-
band will be held tomorrow after
noon in the Danielson and F>urgie
chapel, Moline. Rev. Wilbur Bah
cock of Moline will oficiate. Inter
ment will be in Riverside cemetery
Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-04
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline

line positions for II hours, at pre-
cisely-hour (the time the boys 20
over the top a rolling barrage was
laid down some 100 yards ahead OF
our advancing troops. Our men
closely followed this barrdge, kill
ing or making prisoner any OF the
enemy who happened to be left be-
hind
MY work was to look over the
entire situation and report to army
and divisional headquarters, who
rely almost entirely upon the avia-
ton for information regarding the
attack. Due TO the low hanging
clouds we had to fly quite low, 200
meters or Whereabouts While max
ing a turn Just over the boche
lines four Fokkers, which hap
pened to be the enemies fastest
machines, dropped out OF the
clouds, directly in front and a little
TO the right, but fortunately they
were the surprised ones. so before
they obtained their bearings / was
a long distance away. Under ordi-
nary conditions We should have
been shot down. Only yesterday
the allies sent over a feet of bomb
ing panes which literally darkened
the skies. In putting up a little re-
sistance the boche lost IL planes,
while only one OF ours failed to re-
turn"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-04
DESCRIBES ST.
MIHIEL ATTACK
Lieutenant John Livingston Give
Account OF Battle and Tells
of Air Supremacy.

Though we are losing many
planes there is no question as to
who holds the supremacy of the
air. We have it absolutely in this
sector (St. MihieD," writes Lieu
tenant John Livingston. who Is
with the United States flying forces
in France, in letter TO Harry
Ainsworth. He writes of the appar-
ant downfall of Turkey and Bull
garia, followed by peace proposals,
which have to some degree excited
those who are stationed in the rear.
but adds, that those on the battle
line who have been fooled SO
often by prospects of peace, con-
slider them merely diplomatic
measures of old Kaiser Bill.
OF the battle in the St Mihiel
sector, Lieutenant Livingston says:
!"On the day of our attack in the
st. Mihiel sector l drew the first
mission and this made it possible
for me to see the boys go over the
top. From my grandstand seat I
saw everything, and a more won
derful and exciting scene l never
expect to witness. After Smelling
the back areas and the enemy first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-04
FORTY SENATORS
AND WHOLE HOUSE
UP FOR ELECTION

Washington. Nov 4.-Forty Unit
of 90, in the upper house, and 435
representatives, the entire member
ship of the lower branch of CON
gress, will be elected tomorrow
Possible effect of the election on
the political complexion of the SEN
ate may be seen in the Democrats
present slim majority. They have
50 votes to the Republicans A,
with 40 necessary for control. In
the house there are 215 Democrats
and 200 Republicans, together with
a few scattered votes in the minor
parties The strength necessary to
a majority is 21S.
Full state tickets, including gov
ernor. will be elected in the fol-
lowing % states-Alabama, Arizona
Arkansas. California, Colorado
Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa,
Kansas, Massachusetts,, Michigan
Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Mexico, New York, North Dakota
Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Is
land, South Carolina, South Dakota,
Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wy
oming.
In Pennsylvania and Tennessee
the governors chair and one or two
minor offices will be filled. and in
New Hampshire the vote will be for
governor only.
Ten states will choose minor of
ficials only, as follows: Delaware
Illinois. Indiana, Kentucky, Louis
lana Missouri Montana North Gar
clina, Utah and Washington.
Florida, Maryland, Mississippi
New Jersey. Virginia and West Vir-
GINA will elect no state officers, but
Will choose members of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-04
KATE YOURExIS
MADE CHIEF AID
Former Meline High School Teach
er Receives Honor rs Head OF
Nurses at Barracks.

Kate Louise Yourex, former
member of the Moline high school
faculty, who has been nursing at
Jefferson barracks, St Louis, mas
been promoted to the position OF
chief nurse Of the barracks. MISS
Yourex resigned as instructor in
the local school 10 offer her ser
vices to the country.
In a letter received from her by
friends, Miss Yourex tells of the
battling of graduate and civilian
nurses to combat the influenza. She
speaks of $50 civilian help. nurses
and aids, who have been taken IN
TO relieve the nurse shortage. Miss
oureX is burning with fervor 10
Join the nurses corps overseas, but
unable TO do that, she is proud to
know that she can give her services
in this country. She writes.
Il held on to my surgical ward
as long as l could stand it, because
was head nurse there, and it had
been the joy of my heart, but at
las. | could endure it no longer and
/ went to the chief nurse and
begged her to put me in an influ-
enza ward, and to punish me for
my impUdeice she put ME down in
one or two bunk houses ali by my
self, with only q corps of men to
help. Not at all abashed | lighted
into the work and was making
things hump when l received a
message to report TO Colonel Free
man, commanding officer. at once.
/ went with great curiosity and
some fear and trembling. and was
informed that I was to be chief
nurse, as our chief had been sud
denly taken i'll From bunk house
to the throne was some jump but
I changed my clothing rapidly,
which. to speak the truth, were
somewhat soiled and began to
hold sway in the office, trying as
be-. I could to hold the nursing
force in equilibrium.
1T was calls for nurses here and
calls for nurses there, and new
bunk houses opened up full Of sick,
and pneumonia wards crowded to
their utmost capacity, and nurses
OF sick in quarters, in the hospi-
tails, and going on duty with tenn
perature, and no nurses to be had
when wanted, and calls for help
from ST Louis and surrounding
territory and no more to be had,
and nurses working from u to Is
hours a day, and a continuous
though not q large comparatively
speaking gloss of life. Still, we
lost a great many splendid boys.
Il was in the chief nurses Office
for three days and then went to
the pneumonia ward. That was
the most pathetic. We did not lose
! less than two boys a day and some
times more. 1t IVES peculiar and
very virulent species of pneumonia,
entirely new TO the medical profess
sion. The boys just choked up inch
by inch and died in an amazingly
short time, with all their faculties
clear and keen to the end