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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
HONORABLY
 DISCHARGED

J. NJ. Sloan, (. R. Morford, F. J. Cotter, k. l.. Wever,' w. P. Henry. T. H. Romig and F.. A. Friend. are given an honorable discharge from Government Service as volunteer members of the Four Minute Men of America.
 After consultation with the Presi- dent the committee on Public Infor- nation, determined that service in uch department of it's war activity, cease on Christmas Eve.
 With the cooperation of patriotic audiences in our city, the services Of the above named men have been of aid in the prosecution of the war.
 This is therefore, to give public 'ecogniton of the high standard of intelligent effort maintained by the rove named volunteers, to their loy- .lty, to their patriotism, to their .rn- 'elfish efforts in defeating an de troying the efforts of insidious Ger nan propaganda at times almost ma gnant growth in our community. DISMISSED: l.. V. Ray, Dec, "A, 1918. Local Chairman,
 Four Minute Men,
 Seward Alaska.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
RED GROSS

The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call for 1918 ended in Seward last night and this city registers 443 members with a total of S727.OO for the various classes of memberships including l4N for the Red Cross Magazine But Sew ard will go higher yet, for F.. R. Ta"- water is out the line for members and Nellie Neal k yet to send in her list. ~. r.. Shea, master mechanic at the shops. yesterday turned in 4l names with a total of $62. Chairman Sexton ,xpcctS other names to be added to ne Seward list and many have an ,ounced that they would join within . short time.
 \ wireless has been received from Kodiak saving that SIS had been co! lected there for members which is a remarkable showing. A wireless from Dutch Harbor says that there will be at least 100 members from there, the rxact number being uncertain a many are out trapping.
 Chairman Sexton desires to thank Ill those on the special committee for their worthy assistance.
 The following are the members joining from Sunday night to last night:-
 George Laughlin, Robert l.. Wever. John Johnson, w. R. Eubank, Mrs. Eubank, Harry Yago, Mrs. Harry Va %, Archie MacAlpine, Hugh Dough arty, Thomas Oliver, Mrs. Thomas Oliver, Fred BrOadwell, Mrs. A. H. Thody, Paddy Madden. Elmer A. Friend, Mrs. Helen V. Friend, PhyllyS Friend, Billie Friend, Ed. Warner, C, F.. Shea, w. x. Reed, Henry Drennen, R. w. Johnston, James F. Gilbert, Gabriel Santos, J. Kalske, John Morr- ison. O. Bochin, T. J. Bradshaw, F. Y Towle, w. J. Morgan, George Tho-- cen, Nina Thoreen Marie Thoreen, Earnie Thoreen Mrs. George Thoreen, U. Lindley Green, Ida F.. Green. Gl"- dyS Green, F. A. Carter, Thomas Ne vile. T. Johnson, w. J. McMillan, A H. Thody, James BriSon, J. F. Shrope Jesse Johnston, w. Fl. Dryden, F. Brown, E. A. Crawford, w. H. Schef- fer, J. Neill, John Shope, H. L. Lier [. Jacobson, August Linder, F. P. Skeen, Mrs. F. r. Skeen, J. D. Me Gowan, John Vincent.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
WILSON GOING ID THE FRONT
By Associated Press

PARIS, Dec, "A President Will son will visit the American Army headquarters at Chaumont tomorrow and will eat Christmas dinner with tEc troops, eating from the regular mess kits.
 Late in the afternoon President Wilson will have an informal dinncr with Commander Pershing, review the troops and then deliver an address.
 Thursday, President Wilson will leave Calais for England.
 Yesterday afternoon and today Mrs. Wilson and the President shop ped, visiting many of the principal stores, making purchases and viewing he display in the windows.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
SAFETY FIRST

Don't allow children to touch the lighted tree.
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 Don't remove presents from the tree while it is lighted.
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 Don't set the tree up hapha~ardly Be sure it is securely fastened so it will not tip over easily.
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 Don't blow a candle out. The flame might be carried against a dry branch and set fire to the whole tree. Dnat fasten any tinsel ornament near any lights on the tree. If onl should ignite the blaze would spread all over the tree.
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 Don't forget to fasten the candle' securely to the tree if candles are used. Also avoid placing them un- der another branch.
 Always have a wet sponge conven- tent to the tree. A candle often burns up too quickly, and the sponge could be used to extinguiSh it.
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 Don't leave the tree until you ar sure the lights are all extinguiShed, and never trust the work of extin- gushing the lights to children.
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 Don't light the tree after it ha' stood in a warm room for three or four days. It becomes so dry it will burn almost as quickly as powder.
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 Don't trim the tree with cotton tO represent snow. Use an asbestos prep aration which looks like cotton. This applies particularly to those who lllu- minate their trees with candles.
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 Don't set the tree up near upholr stered furniture. The danger of sparks setting it afire is great. A piece of such furniture might Smol der for hours without being diScov- cred probably not until the family has been in bed some time.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
CLUB PLANS
 OF A. 3.

The Arctic Brotherhood in Seward is going to take on new life, become a greater fraternal and social organi- zation than heretofore and also take steps immediately towards reviving the old club house scheme and if prac- tical, to push the plans to completion. All this came out at the meeting he'd last night.
 There was good attendance a, the meeting and Arctic Chief made the following appointments of officers and committees:
 Inner Toll Guard Charles Crawford. Outer Toll Guard Jim Robertson Trail Guide John Sullivan Trail Blazer Claude Mathisoa Camp Cook H. s. BalderStoN Camp Queen Billy Ell!S.
 Entertainment committee M. A.. Homer. Joseph Badger and Tom Vim.
 House Committees Charles Craw- ford, Jim Robertson and Cal BroSiuS
 Finance committee:- Keeper Of Nuggets Myers, l.. V. Ray and II. s. BalderStOn.
 Committee on sick w. F.. Rich, Tom McConity and Elmer A Friend.
 Membership committee:- Leo Mar guleS, Tom McConity and w. E. Rich.
 Building Committee. which com mittee is to reSurrect the plans for enlargng the rooms and building club rooms:- Cal Brosius, Pete Anderson and Leo Margules.
 The date of March l7th, was an nounced for the usual big A. B. event the nature of which will be announced later when a special committee will undoubtedly be appointed to act with the entertainment committee.
 limitations will now be in order and the Arctic Chief and others announced that candidates will probably be "Sou' -doughed" the way over the trail at fu'Ire meetings,
 TEC initiation Zee of thc Ar,t,t Brotherhood is S2O this including ,he dues for the balance of the Quartcl the initiation takes place and also the following quarter.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
MAY PREACH SERMON

CARLISLE, England, Dec, 24- Rev. Edward Booth, pastor of the Congregational church here, which President Wilson's grandfather built, and where his grandfather was minis ter for several years, has asked the President to address the congregat. ion next Sunday.
 President Wilson's visit to the ma teYnal grandfather's home is almost coincident with the sixty second birth day Saturday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

Although not authorized, the Edi- ;or of the Gateway takes this oppor- unity to thank, in behalf of the local -Four Minute Men, and also every loy- Il American citizen in Seward, for the efficient work, attention to the small ,st details, continual enthusiasm and arnestness with which l.. V. Ray, To- al Chairman, has performed his dut- eS in connection with the important war service.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
GUARDS STATUS
 TO BE CHANGED
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Dec, 24- Judge Advocate General says that the Nat ional Guard officers and men will re- vert to civilian status when they are discharged from federal service. This ruling practically destroys the Nat ional Guards as organized before the war. It is understood that new plan is now to be proposed which will be better from a military point than the old guard system.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
MAY MEET
 IN ALASKA
Bv Associated Press

SEATTLE. Dec, 24- The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, in special today from Washington. D. C., says that the western Governors conference next year will meet in Utah or Alaska. Alaska is preferred as farther from Washington where the conference has inst been held. The Governors want to po far from Washington because the cabinet offices took up great part ot the time of the conference.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

MrS.f Henderson visited Seward lbout aIyear ago with her husband who was then making an official tour of the Territory and came to Seward after lEving travelled through the in terior{Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were marriE E about two years ago, she 'omirf north from her home in Idaho. Mrs. Henderson was very pretty bruns tte, a charming lady, had host If friends in Juneau and made scores of of fherS during her trip with hcr huslH Hnd.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
ETHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
 WILL HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE

Christmas exercises will be held at Fhe NJ. F.. Church this evening at 8 o'clock. The program will be in charge of the Sunday School and aside from the regular Christmas Tree and Santa Claus, White Cross Service will be a part of the program, which will give m opportunity to all to exemplify the true spirit of giving.
 Owing to the great need in all parts of the world no presents will be given by the Sunday School this year but parents and friends may place gifts on the tree for the children.
 The Sunday School will be glad to welcome you at the service Program starts at s o'clock and Santa is ex- 0ected some time after.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
ON WAY ID
 PEACEFEST
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Dec, 24- Chinese de- egates to the peace conference arrived at Victoria from overseas yesterday and expected to reach here this after noon at 4o'clock. The delegates arc enroute to New York. Lou Tsiang, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, heads the delegation and he refuses to state the aims of the delegates.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
KICKED OUT
By Associated Press

PARIS, Dec, A Paul \. Mikul- koff. former Russian foreign minister recently accused of Gemanophile leaningS, has been obliged to leave this city as his presence was believed to be absolutely unnecessary, Papers officially announce today that the for mer Russian minister was told tO go or something would happen.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
WAT SON ON
 WAY. NORTH
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Dec, 24- Steamer Ad. niral Watson sailed for Alaska ports eaving here at 10 o'clock this morn ng. The following passengers are board for Seward: R. M. Simpson, joseph Jandos, Isabelle Tiffans, Mar yaret TiffanS, w. C. Banker, D. C.. IcAlpine, John B. Miller, F. w. Barr, Tthel Barr, P. J. Collins and H. A. Metzger.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
bF FLU

JUNEAU, ec., 24- Mrs. L. D. Henderson, fe of the Territorial Commissioner bf Education, died late yesterday aft noon in the hospital of the influenz Mir. Henderson is also i'll with the hfluen2a as his condition is serious, hs not been informed Oi his wife'S Ea tn.
 The inf henza is abating here only four new aSeS since last Saturday There ha been four deaths during he presq seize.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
FOURTEEN MILLION JOIN

WASHINGTON, Dec, 24- Ap- proximately 14,OOO,OOO members en- rolled in the American Red Cross du'- ing the drive which ended last night Bad weather and influenza handicap- ped the workers considerably.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

The Admiral Watson should have 2 days mail aboard from the states or Seattle and also 12 days mail aboard from ports in Southeastern Alaska. The steamer should reach Seward about New Years Day.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
NO GATEWAY TOMORROW

There will be no issue of the Gate way tomorrow in order that all en- ployees may sleep late, eat much, rest up and join in the festivities of the day. The management of the Gateway wishes all subscribers, all advertisers, and others, a Merry Christmas.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
LUTHERAN LADIES AID

The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society is going to meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. P. Anderson at 2 O. clock. Members and friends are cor dially invited to attend.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

Business will be suspended tomor TOW owing to Christmas. All public offices will be closed, also the stores The cable office will observe the us ual holiday hours, ditto the railroaC telegraph office.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
A Christmas Wish

Wherever there is sickness
 May Santa Claus bring health; Wherever here is poverty
 May Santa Claus bring wealth. Wherever lhe is weeping
 lay tears to smile give way, Wherever skdness hovers
 lay joy come Christmas day. To every hi krt that's aching
 Ma aE peace and comfort come, And may a II outlook rosy
 kupplant each outlook glum. May friend now seperated
 Soon reunited be, And every (bne find gladness
 Upon his Christmas tree.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

LONDON, Dec, 24- The arrange ments for the banquet to President Wilson are completed and are similar in detail to those made for the King of Denmark recently. Buckingham Palace is being decorated especially Tho banquet room which is decora[ei in white and gold.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
NEW GOVERNMENT
 FOR POLAND
By Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Dec, 24- Padere- wski. the noted pianist, arrived thlS forenoon aboard British cruiser that had been placed at his disposal, The cruiser is enroute to Danzig, former Polands Baltic port. Military attache Wade is accompanying Paderewski.
 The BerlingSki Tidende believes that PadcrewSki has plan to found a new Polish government under En' tentc auspices.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
TRAIN OUT THURSDAY

There will be atrain for out the line including Anchorage, next Thursday morning. The train will undoubtedly leave at 9 o'clock in the morning.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24

NEW YORK, Decr 24- Padere- wski left here in November with a power of attorney to represent ali American Polish communities.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
CHRISTMAS WEATHER.

The weather for tomorrow is un- settled according to the barometer, possibly snow and wind.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
DINNER PARTIES TOMORROW

Many dinner parties have been ar ranged for tomorrow and several movie parties are also forming.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
A REAL GOOD FELLOW.

real good fellow is man who keeps something of the Christmas spirit all the year round At Christmas be merry and thankful withal And feast thy poor neighbors the great with the small
 Thomas Lusser,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-24
CHRISTMAS MASSES TO BE
 GIVEN AT SACRED HEART

phree masses are to be celebrated on fChristmas morning at the Sacred He ert Church, by Rev. Wm. McMillan, High Mass will be sung at midnigh', 10 Bowed by mass of thanksgiving, the aH mass will be at 10.30 A. M. fol- oS Sed by Benediction.
 Flor this occasion the Choir has orSpared ConcOne's Mass in F.
 V0rganist ...-... Mrs. A. Fl. McNeer, HSOpranos ......... Mrs Fred Johnston, Mrs. Frank F. T"wlG Mrs. F.. 4. Estes Miss Margaret Perry,
 Altos ....-.....-...........-...~.-.. Mrs. Junkin Miss Mae Gilmore Miss Thelma Ellsworth TenOrS .............-.. MT. Frank TOwle
 D. (. BrOwnell Bass, ........................ MT. C. Smith, N Quartette, "Et Incarnatus est" \ Mrs. C. A. Estes N Miss Mae Gilmore, \ Mir. D. C. Brownell, Mir. (. Smith N Solo ...r.... "Qui tollis," .............-.. ... \ Mrs. Frank Towle.
 Hymn, ..r.-..-..... "Holy Night" ~-....- Mir. D. C. Browneil,
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LOST

She stood beneath the mistletoe
 And she was fair to see, My wife was in the room, and so
 That chance was lost to me.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
Baptist Church.

Services will be held as usual, next
Sunday, the pastor preaching. Morn
ing theme, "Sin Confessed. Evening
subject, "Sin Covered. The Lords
Supper will be held at the close of the
morning service. The pastor would
like to see all members of the church
present. Leaving on Monday, the 9TH,
the pastor expects to be gone for two
Sundays to conduct a special meeting
with the Baptist Church at Window,
MINI. We are glad to see new faces
in our congregations. Come again and
we will do you good.
]. A. PETIT, Pastor
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
Farm Home Burns

Thursday morning, about ten o'clock,
fire was discovered in the home of Ray
Long, living on the Katherine Long
farm west of Bonair. The fire started
in the attic. and despite all efforts to
extinguish the flames the house was
totally destroyed. Practically all of
the household goods were saved and
also large quantity of fruit and veg
etables. The loss is partially covered
by insurance. The Long family are
living at the Jas. Smith home until
further arrangements can be made.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
Notice..

Finding it very inconvenient to oper-
ate two creameries so far apart, Ihave
sold the Schley creamery to Joe v.
Ptacek and am taking this opportunity
to thank my cream, poultry and egg
patrons for the patronage you gave
me and good will bestowed all these
years. Feeling confident that the new
management will do as we'll or better
in serving your interests, I wish you
all a Happy and prosperous New Year.
C.. A, Fosse.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
Modern Woodmen.

Saturday evening, Jan. 5th, is the
regular meeting of Maple Camp No.
1874, M. w. A. All members request
ed to be present. This being the first
meeting of the year. it is an important
one. The will be work of the F. T. of
the U. R. This work has not been
put on in Maple Camp for several years
and you viii miss something if you fail
to see it. A. j. EVANS, V. &.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04

marriage, or II MS duty to support
such person is based on some moral
or legal obligation.
Debts ascertained to be worthless
and charged off within the year and
taxes paid except income taxes and
those assessed against local benefits
are deductible. These and other points
of the income tax section Of the war
revenue act will be fully explained by
revenue officers who will visit every
county in the United States between
January and March 1 to assist tax.
payers in making out their returns.
Officers to Visit Every Locality.
Notice of their arrival in each local
ity will be given in advance through
the press, banks and post offices. They
will be supplied with income tax forms
copies of which may be obtained also
from collectors of internal revenue.
The bureau of internal revenue is
seeking to impress upon persons sub
ject to the tax the fact that failure to
see this official in no way relieves
them of the duty imposed by law to
file their returns within the time speci-
fed.
The penalty for failure to make the
return on time Is fine of not less
than $40 nor more than $1,000, and
in addition so per cent of the amount
of the tax due. For making false
or fraudulent return, the penalty is
a fine not to exceed $4,000 or not ex-
ceeding one years Imprisonment, or
both, in the discretion of the court, and
in addition 100 per cent of the tax
evaded.
As to the Farmers.
The number of farmers who will pay
income taxes has not been estimated
by the government officials, but it is
certain they will form a large percen.
tage of the 100000 persons assessed
who never before have paid an income
tax. The average farmer does not
keep books but if he avails himself Of
the services of government experts
who will be sent to aid him, it will not
be difficult for him to ascertain the
amount of his net income.
The farmer in making out his return
may deduct depreciation in the value
of property and machinery used in the
conduct of his farm, and loss by fire
storm or other casualty, or by theft II
not covered by insurance. Expenses
actually incurred in farm operation
may be deducted, but not family or liv-
ing expense. Produce raised on the
farm and traded for groceries, wearing
apparel, etc., is counted as living ex'
penditures and cannot be deducted.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
Matter That Every American Is
Called On to Determine
Without Delay.
RETURNS MUST Be FILED
Failure to Act BY March list Involves
Penalties-Taxpayer Will Be As
sisted by Treasury Officials in
Every County.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The time has
arrived for every American subject to
the income tax division of the war
revenue act to figure up his income
and file his return. If he is nnmar-
ried and has a net income OF $1,000
or more, or if he is married or the
head of a family and his net income
is $4,000 or more, he must pay the
tax. His return must be in the hands
of the collector of internal revenue IN
the district in which the taxpayer lives
or has his principal place of business
before March 1, 1918.
The man who thinks to evade this
tax is making serious error. Revenue
officials will be in every county to
check returns. Failure to make cor
rect return within the time specified
involves heavy penalties.
met income" means gross income
less certain deductions provided for by
the act. The law defines income as
profit, gain, wages, salary, commits
sions, money or its equivalent from
professions, vocations, commerce,
trade, rents, sales and dealings in prop
erty, real and personal, and interest
from Investments except interest from
government bonds, or state, municipal
township or county bonds. Incomes
from service as guardian, trustee or
executor; from dividends, pensions,
royalties, or patents, or oil and gas
wells, coal land, etc., are taxable.
Normal Rate IL Per Cent.
The normal rate of tax is per cent
on net incomes above the amount OF
exemptions, which is $4,000 in the case
Of q married person or head Of a FAM
lily and $1,000 in the case of single
person. A married person or head OF
a family is allowed an additional ex-
emption of $500 for each dependent
child if under eighteen years OF age
or incapable of self-support because
defective. The taxpayer is considered
to be the head of a family II he is
actually supporting one or more per.
sons closely connected with him by
blood relationship or relationship by
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
MARRIED.

On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. rs,
1917, at the German Lutheran parson-
age, Rev. Pless officiating, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Hugo Walter and Miss
Christine Eide. They were attended by
MIR. Herman Radichel and Miss Herta
Walter, sister of the groom. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter are at home to their many
friends on the Ole Madison farm near
KendallYille.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-04
For Sale!

q Registered Black Polled Aberdeen
Angus Bulls, ready for service. They
are an extra good lot. Call or write
PLAIN VIEW STOCK FARM,
Protivin, Iowa,
J. J. Prochaska, Prop.