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By WILLIAM A. RApFoRp

Homes for workingmen have come to
be n of the serious problems OF the
nations var enterprise. When the
Natiemi army camps We're built, thou
sands Of building mechanics and la
borers were brought in to handle the
work. Many were housed temporarily
in bunk houses or contractors bar
racks.
The same is now true to quite an
extent at the big shipyards.
Every n admits that this is not
the ideal condition. 1t contains a seri-
u threat to the working efficiency of
the men, as well Is to their moral ma
lures. However, In the emergency it
is the best that can be provided. In
these big industrial centers where
thousands of men must be brought To-
gether within a few weeks to carry out
a large stupendous program Of sudden
preparation, such emergency housing is
about all that can be provided.
Many of the smaller cities, in fact
even some small villages, are finding
themselves woefully short on houses
for the w~orkingmen who are being
called in by the sudden growth of
some local plant or factory. The war
activity is reaching out into surprising
places. All over the country we get
reports of this town needing so new
houses, that town requiring 80, another
town 25, another 100, and so 1t goes.
This housing need in the smaller
cities and towns should not be handled
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Resented the snub.

An Irishman was at work on a hoist
ing machine that carried hods of
bricks to the top of a building, and
brought them down empty. Happening
to get caught. he was carried to the
ton floor. and In the orderly but rapid
progress of the machine was brought
to the ground rather suddenly. A fell
low-workman leaned from the second
story ~scaffolding and cried:
Are you hurt, PatY'
"Yeu go. 70 the iivy!e.m shouted
Pat. 81 passed you twicet and We niver
spoke TO me-"
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in q temporary sllpshod way. Bunk
houses or boarding houses will not do.
The aim should be TO supply real
homes, but to select them so wisely
that they will not be unduly expensive.
and then to construct them, IL posi-
bic, in quantity lots so that the build
ing cost may be low.
Real estate men nave long realized
the advantages Of opening up a sub
division and putting up several homes
at one time. There are great savings
in cost, and the time of construction is
often reduced one-half.
In the city a builder win often have
all the work to do In building up part
OF a subdivision and may have several
different groups Of houses TO build
which face on different streets. The
amount of profit that the contractor
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Boynton caught a glimpse OF
her young son going to the library one
afternoon concealing something be-
hind him. Upon investigation, she dis
covered he had a new porous plaster
which me mad found In the medicine
closet.
why, Edmund" said the mother,
what in the world gre you going to
do with that plasterY
II am going to see what tune IT viii
play on the pinnoia, mother" replied
the boy.-Puck.
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tain radical features that he wishes
to incorporate in his house, and as
long as he is the one to be pleased
these ideas are considered. In the
group houses the designs must all be
more or less conservative as the taste
of the prospective owner is absolutely
unknown. The problem therefore, is
to provide a house that is distinctive
and yet contains no freakish special
features that are likely to impress pros
poets in the wrong way.
This idea applies equally well to
both the exterior treatment and the
room arrangement. The designs shown
here are handled in this way. and each
group is harmonious and contains no
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Animals Admitted to Heaven.

According TO the Mohammedan re-
ligion, ten animals were worthy of adj
mission to heaven, They We're:
The dog Kratim of the Seven Sleep
ers of Ephesus. These martyrs were
walled In a cave and slept 230 years,
the dog sleeping with them.
Balaam's ass which reproved the
prophet.
Solomon's ant which reproved the
sluggard.
Jonah's whale.
The ram of Israel which was offered
In sacrifice by Abraham In place of
Isaac.
The camel of Saleb.
The cuckoo Of Belkis.
The OK of Moses.
AL Borak, the marvellous steed which
carried Mohammed to heaven.
The ass on which Jesus rode into
Jerusalem.People's Home Journal.
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cutleura KlIIs pandrun.

Anoint spots of dandruff with Cuti.
euTa Ointment. Follow at once by q
hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap, If o
man; next morning If a woman. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
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nHone CROWN pruas.

War conditions have cut off u sup
ply of digitalls, and we are obliged to
turn to our WI u for the drug.
Tinctures made from the wild species
-foXglove-common in Washington
and Oregon, compare f~avorabIy with
those made from the imported article.
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BUILDING HOMES
IN LARGE GROUPS
Demand for Houses Presents
Problem in Great Many
Communities.
SAVING IN COST POSSIBLE
Designs Must Not Be So Much Alike
as to Be Monotonous Nor So
Different as to Destroy
Harmony.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building. for the readers of this
paper. On account of his Wild experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1897 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, Ill, and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
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supply and Demand.

"Are the markets regulated by sup
ply and demand7"
YES" replied Mr., Dustin Stax. THE
latest system Is based on q limited
supply of stuff and a large demand for
money!
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Wasted Energy.

"What a pity Narclssus, who pinned
away because ne couldn't eat or sleep
for admiring his W beauty, didn't
live In these times."'
why, how would that shave helped
himF"
"You poor boob, he could have kept
on admiring himself and got a LOT
out of II ms. a movie idol"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

A spring gun has been invented for
casting fishing lines farther than can
be done by hand.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

Don't allow your dogs. your chill
dren or your trouble to trouble you
Delghbor.
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No man ever has as much sense as
the woman he Is engaged to thinks he
has.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

Many a mans belief in his superior
wisdom makes a feel of him.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

Builders of air castles are spared all
worry about labor strikes.
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Combination

whats the matter with that nutr'
He's a natural-born screw."--Bai-
tlmore American.
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It sometimes happens that when
type is set it matches out trouble.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11
Different.

rs young Higgins still paying at
tentIon to your daughterr
mo; they're married now"
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lnnnortana tn nthar

Examine carefully every bottle Of
GAST0RIA, that famous old remedy
Tor infants and children, and see that ii
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-11

W. N. U, SIOUX FALLS. NO. 1s.fa1a
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AMERICANS IN
 FRANCE LOSE
 SHARP BATTLE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 12. - Shell fire Sunday night killed one American ar tillery man and five Americans were wounded. The Americans sprinkied the German lines with Shrapnel all day yesterday and last night.
 An American patrol of fourteen men clashed with much larger num- Der of Germans last night in front of the American wire entanglements. The Germans surrounded the Amari- cans and cried "Kamerad" as they opened fire. The fight only lasted two minutes when the Germans retreated taking with them four American pris- oners and leaving four dead and wounded. The Americans sounded the alarm and fire was opened upon the retreating Germans. Their yells as the American barrage fell spiced the accuracy and aim of the. Americans. The soldiers fought with rifles, pis- tols and hand grenades.
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LOS ANGELES BASEBALL
 TEAM WILL START AT
 PRACTISING NEXT MONTH

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 12. - March 10 has been set as the date on which the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast league will begin their preliminary training for the season of 1918. San Diego has been selected as the training grounds and work has al- ready been started to lay out skin diamond for the use of the players. A number of games are being arranged with various military organizations which are camped at Camp Kearney close by. These will include contests with the California artillerymen, known as the "Grizzlies," and the naval training station nine.
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MAKES A THOROUGH
 DISCUSSION BEFORE
 CONGRESS ON PEACE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. - Late yesterday afternoon President Wilson addressed joint session of Congress and replied to the recent speeches of Imperial German Chancellor yon Hert- ling and Austrian Foreign Minister CZernin.
 The President said that Czernin's speech was very friendly and by the tone indicated that Czernin at once picked out the fundamental elements of peace as contained in Americas peace proposals. Czernin did not ob- scure the important issues said the President, but looked at the propos- als with a clear eye. Non Hertiing's speech was vague and confusing and his, assertions led 10 nowhere and therefore to no conclusion. His speech was in very different tone from that
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of CZernin address"
 President Wilson reiterated that the United States would put forth it's whole strength in the war of emanci- patton but that America does not de. sire to interfere in European affairs and would disdain 10 take advantage of the international weaknesses and disorders to impose it's will on other people.
 President Wilson said that a test would surely result if the belligerents continue to compare their views and now it is simply obvious that the fol- lowing principles must be followed:
 First - Final settlement must be based upon the essential justice which will bring a permanent peace.
 Second - The people of the prov inces must not be bartered like chat. tels to establish balance of power.
 Third-Territorial settlements must be accorded all possible satisfaction and very nation expects that the Ger man military authorities will accept these general principles.
 Fourth-War must continue until a permanent peace can be secured.
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 IS ASKED BY CITY
 ID BOND

A resolution has been introduced in Congress asking permission for the city of Seward to issue bonds to the amount of $25,000. This resolution was introduced yesterday, according to word received this forenoon hy the Seward Chamber of Commerce from Delegate Charles A. Sulzer. The cablegram from Delegate Suizer says: After consulting with Judge Finne- gan, today introduced in Congress d resolution asking for permission for Seward to issue bonds to the amount of S25.OOO for the purpose of building dikes or fumes"
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TERRITORY IS GIVEN BY THE
 PEACE TREATY

LONDON, Feb. 12. - The Times correspondent at Stockholm says that Austria granted a large part of east ern Galicia to the Rada of the Ur- kanians by the peace terms which have been signed. The Rada will also receive a large loan to be secured by mineral lands which the Teutons will be allowed to develop. The Urkanians and Germany are also brought to- gether by an agreement to exchange goods, especially foodstuffs.
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FOUR STEAMERS NOW EXPECTED
 IN THIS PORT

Steamer Admiral Evans was ex- pected to have reached Cordova at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The steamer Northwestern left Juneau at o'clock last night and should reach Cordova tomorrow forenoon. Freighter Cura- cao is expected anytime in Seward bringing explosives. Steamer Dora left Unalaska on Sunday, Feb. Srd., and is expected to reach Kodiak to- night or tomorrow arriving in Seward late Thursday or early Friday.
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THEATRE RATIONS NOW
 LATEST IN GERMANY

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12. - Theatre rations have now been introduced in Germany, and discussion of the in- novation is going on all over the coun- try. The competition for seats at sue cessful plays has become SO keen that ticket spectators have been reaping a wonderful harvest. In an attempt to curtail their operations without in- terfering with legitimate purchasers, several theatres have decided that henceforth no more than four tickets may be sold tc one person.
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of 're committee might te interview eel 10 advantage by any timid ind!N- pmcl expe tiag the oven.8ht destrc- ton of the industry Vicious proia' ua,,1;sts, of course can aot be rcaS- g.rtd in th,s way, as their motive Is of ,ntne!y different character
 "!he fars that q direc.cr of the oi' Department of the Um;cd States Fuel A lministra.,o1 has oe'n appointed should be tak.n as a matt r of corrse, as tLe supe Ti ;. n of fuel cil is pdrt oi the dutie. a2Signe,. lu Dr. Garfield, the Fuel Administrator.
 Conflict of Views Amusing
 "The conflict of views IS amusing, inagmuch as prophecies have been luaie OF the one hand that gasoline would sell at 10 cents a gallon, and on the other that it would sell .: rC cents. The conservative citi2;r l"sLt S.like the happy medium and opti- mi. .tically conclude that gove.Emen' tal control does not necessarily mean disaste.,'
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SIOIrX INDIANS WEARING
 OLIVE DRAB UNIFORMS;
 HAVE DOTTED FEATHERS

DEMINC, N. M., Feb. i2. - Sioux Indians from the Ogalala tribe of South Dakota and Minnesota are wear ing olive drab instead of feathers and beaded buckskin for their war clothes at Camp Cody here. There are a num- Der of pure blooded Sioux tribesmen among the troops encamped here from these two states and they are taking the lead in athletic sports, especially baseball and running races.
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CONGRESSMEN TALK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. - Many Congressmen voiced approN al of what President Wilson had to say in his ad dress to the joint session of Congress. Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri, demurred and said that he thought President Wilson should have discuss ed the dissolution of Germany and Austria Hungary. Senator Hiram w. Johnson, of California, stated that he believed that the speech of the Presi- dent expressed the true An erican's ideas and brings the United States nearer peace.
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KAISER CLAIMS VICTORY

AMSTERDAM, Feb. F. - The an- nouncement of Americas plans to emancipate the world from the at tempted mastery of military autocrats by President Wilson, of the United States, comes almost simultaneously with a statement from the Kaiser that peace will come shortly and will be a victory for the German arms. The Kaiser said that Germany must soon be recognized as the military power of the world.
 This exultation of the Kaiser comes over the collapse and lack of opposi- tion on the eastern front. The "vic- tory" statement was made yesterday at Hamburg to the Burgomaster.
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ATHLETES OF ARIZONA ARE WELL REPRESENTED
 IN IT. s. WAR SERVICE

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 12. - Eighty two per cent of the baseball, football and basketball men of the last three years at the University of Arizona are in national service, compilation recently made by college authorities discloses. These men ,62 in number, include nearly all of those awarded the college insignia since 1914.
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GERMANY PREPARES
 FOR NEW
 ATTACKS

PARIS, Feb. 12. - Germany is re- ported massing hundreds of thousands of more soldiers along the western front. This is the official statement issued by the War Department this afternoon French and British aviators along the western front, making this report. There are signs of general alertness due perhaps to the weather improving. Artillery duelling is re- ported from practically all sectors.
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FRANCIS REPORTS FROM RUSSIA ID
 STATE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb 12-The State Department re- ceived a cablegram today from American Ambassador David R. Francis from Petrograd under date ot Wednes dav February 6th reporting that all Americans in the city were safe and we'll This is regarded dsposing ot the
 n,or of last week that all Allied diplomats had been sent from Petrograd The State Department cannot ascertain why this cabIegram from the American Ambassador should take six days coming from Petrograd to Wash ingtOn
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KING GEORGES ADDRESS

LONDON, Feb, F. - King George addressed Parliament today and said that the struggle had reached the critical point of the stage which de- manded more than ever full use of the country's energy and resources. The King stated that it was the duty of the British to prosecute the war with all vigor possible until recognition was offered of only the principles np- on which an honorable peace can be concluded.
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MONIES AUTO SPEEDWAY
 IS ON FROZEN BEACH

NOME Alaska, Feb. 12 - Nome's winter automobile speedway is a frozen sandy beach skirting the ice bound Boring Sea for several miles near here Automobile drivers assert the roadway is better than paved highways out in the states"
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E &&KE * % CABLE SOON WORKING

The cable, which broke last ' Friday night between Sitka and Seattle, is expected to be in work ing order sometime today accord
 ing to word received at the local , cable office. The break was near } Seattle and the two ends were picked up this morning and is now being spliced.
 SH &N kS EH '
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MAIL SERVICE
 BY AIRPLANES IS INDICATED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. - The es- tablishment of an ailplane mail ser vice between Washington, Philadel- phia and New York next summer, is indicated. The Post Office Depart ment today asked for bids on five air planes for such mail service.
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NO ALASKANS WERE
 IN TUSCANIA.--LIST '' OF MISSING GROWS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-The Army and Navy De- partments announced this afternoon that the casualty S of American soldiers aboard the liner Iuscana
 l week a oo tonight stands now at three hundred and forty-fve.
 No Aaskans were aboard the Tuscania but on the list of missing are many from Washington and Oregon states
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A fat woman may not admit that she is fat But she will always admit that all the girls in her family were inclined to be little stout.
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RUMORS ABOUT OIL AND GAS
 MOST ABSURD

WASHINGTON, Feb. r. -- The Fuel Administration authorizes the following:
 "The hysterical outcry that has been raised from various sources since the announcement by the Fuel Adminissra' or of the appointment ot NJ. l.. ReOua as head of che newly created C.l Division of the Fuel Ad- ministration is without reason or Is deliberate propaganda for tue pur' pose of creating unrest. It the latter, it may be clasSed with simila" rmOrs of obviously pro-GeIman origin which have been circulated from time to time regarding the activities of the Food Administration, concerning which the most absurb rlmors have been set afloat without any founda tion in fact.
 Conference With Oil Men
 If it is due to any hysteilcal fear on the part of the petroleum industry or any of it's representatives that id conceived plans will he promulgated a careful reading of the statement put cut Saturday afternoon, following a co, ference with the petroleum war service committee, would be instrac- frye and il umn1 ting. The memoeI' I's
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It isn't every fellow who blows his own horn that can qualify as an army trumpeter.
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RUSSIA ENDS STATE OF WAR 5A@% %

BIILETIN-Amsterdam 12An official dispatch from Blltovsk Central Powers has ended all BOev all % the treaty with the delegates or the ChVa
, 1918-02-14
CAMP LEWIS NEWS


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entertainments, are given for us. OF
course, the key element has a tendency
to ~overcharge us, but we can avoid
them. There is a newly-equipped club
room for soldiers of the Jewish faith,
however. Men in uniform are treated
much better now than they were a few
years ago. They call us drafted men,
but we prefer to be called selected"
men. At any rate, we are treated as
the selected.
The Dist division, stationed here, is
now known as the wild West" divi-
sion. Only two have so far been nam
ed, the Rainbow is now in France, ana
the Sunset is on the road. The Wild
West is composed of men from the
northwest. The name seems especially
appropriate because this division has
more men than any other who have the
pioneer qualities. The Dist Psalm has
been dedicated to us. / do not remem-
Der what it says, but people who know
say it also is appropriate.
We do not know whether we will
ever leave here or not. Freedom of
speech" is hampered by secrecy for
military reasons"
Yours very truly,
, X. ID. DUKES.