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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
STOP TRAVELLING If YOU CAN
Statement by McAdoo

Statement by McAdoo
| Complaints have reached me from
time to time of overcrowded trains
and unsatisfactory conditions pre-
Vailing in some sections of the cOun-.
| TRIP in passenger train service. I
feel certain that there are grounds
| for some of these complaints, but |
am sure the public will be interested
to know that the reasons are two
fold:
First, the great number of troops
now being handled over the various
railroads between the homes and the
environments, between the different
environments and then to the sea-
board, is making extraordinary de-
mands upon the passenger car and
sleeping car equipment of the coun-
try. This has caused scarcity Of
day coaches and sleeping cars which
t Is impossible to remedy immedi-
ately.
Secondly, the increased demands
track and terminal facilities for the
transportation of the tremendous
amounts of coal, food supplies, raw
materials, and other things requored
materials, and other things required
well as for the support Of the civil
population O fthe country, force the
largest possible curtailment of pas
senger train service. The move
ments Of troops and war materials
are, of course. of paramount impor-
lance and must be given at all times
the right of way.
1t wcs hoped that the increase in
passenger rates recently made would
have the wholesome effect Of reduc-
ing unnecessary passenger traffic
thruout the country. The smaller |
the number of passengers who travel,
the greater the number of locomo-
tives and cars and the larger the |
amount of track and terminal facil- |
tiles that will be freed for essential |
troop and war material movements. |
firemen and other skilled |
laborers will also be released for
service on troop and necessary
freight trains.
Among the many patriotic duties
of the American public at this time
is the duty to refrain from travelling
Every man, woman
and child who can avoid using pas
senger trains at this time should do |
SO. earnestly hope that they will
do 80. Not only will they 1iberate
essential transportation facilities
which are necessary for war pur-
poses, but they will save money I
which hey can invest In liberty
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the interior, U. s.
land office at Blackfoot, Idaho, July
20, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Clifford
c. Null of Springfield, Idaho, who on
February Is, 1915, made homestead
entry serial No. 019754, for VIZ,
section 80, township 2 south, range
80 east Boise meridian, has filed no
tice of intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the register
and receiver of u. s. land office, at
Blackfoot, Idaho, on the twenty
fourth day of September, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John A. Stricklan, Minnie A. Strick-
Ian, Fred Creasey, G. L.. Null all Of
Springfield.
J. T. CARRUTH,
Psf. Register.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23

bonds and thereby help themselves
as well as their country; and the
fewer who travel, the more ample the
passenger train service will be.
l may add that consistently with
the paramount demands of the war,
every possible effort is being made
by the railroad administration to
supply the largest possible amount of
and prompt passenger
train service.
w. G. McADOO,
Director General of Railroads.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23

and room should confer with the sup
erintendent of school. All who have
rooms to rent to teachers or to pupils
should list them at once as many
calls are already on file for accomo-
dations.
Respectfully,
w. d. VINCENT,
Superintendent.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
LEFT FOR COLORADO

Miss Kate Tester, who has been
employed at the Bon Ton during the
summer months left Tuesday morn
ing for Denver, Colo, where she will
seek employment.
Miss Tessler held the position as
chocolate dipper here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
HORSES LOST

One bright bay four year old horse
no brand, wire scar on left front leg
above the knee. One light bay two
year old filley, no brands, strip in
face.
r. A. Thomas, Blackfoot. Phone
John Short 2S4J4. adv. ga
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
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A SCHOOL GIRL 5 LETTER

1T was only a little river, al
most a brook; it was called the
User. One could talk from one
side to the other without raising
ones voice, and the birds could
fy overi it with one sweep Of,
their wings. And on the two
banks there were millions Of
men, the one turned toward the
other, eye to eye. But the dis
ftance which separated them was
greater than the stars in the sky,
it was the distance which separ-,
ates right from injustice. s
The ocean is SO vast that the
sea 6ulls do not dare to cross it.
During seven days and seven
nights the great steamships of
America, going at full speed.
drive through the deep waters
before the lighthouses Of France
come into view; but from one
side to the other hearts are
touching.-Le Letter of a French.
schoolgirl quoted by DR.. John H.
Finley. South Dakota on Duty
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
PRIoRlrIES BOARD ISSUES LIST
TO GUIDE IN COAL DISTRIBUTION

Fhe first preference list issued
by the priorities board, which
names industries whose opera
ton is considered of exceptional
importance to the country during
the war, is for the guidance Of
all agencies of the United States
in the distribution of coal and
coke. Included in the list are
plants engaged in the manufac-
ture Of the following:
Aircraft and supplies, ammu-
milton and small arms for the
United Safes Government or the
allies, chemicals, coke, electrical
equipment, feed, ferroalloys, fer
tilizers, fire brisk, food, food con-
tainers, gas, gas-producin9 ma
chinery, guns, hemp, jute, and
cotton bags, insecticides, iron
and steel, machine tools, mining
tools and equipment, oil-well
equipment, locomotives, car and
other railway supplies, ships (not
including pleasure craft), soap,
tanned leather, save for patent
leather, tanning extracts, tin
plate, binder twine and rope.
wire rope and rope wire.
Army and navy camps and
cantonments are included in the
list as well as mines, newspapers,
and periodicals, oil refineries,
public institutions and buildings,
public utilities, railways, produc-
ers and wholesalers Of seeds, ex.
cept flower seeds.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
CIRCULAR LETTER !
(By Freshman Class of P. H. 81
tn fhn Pnhlic.

(By Freshman Class Of P. H. 81
To the Public:
Are you informed of this Third
Liberty Loan Drive? It begins
April Is and closes May l, and it
is necessary that every citizen
who can possibly afford it should
buy. a bond; because H a a kon
county must raise its quota
which is sec, 900 in this drive.
Do you realize, what a very
large problem Uncle Sam has to
deal with? Come to life and help
him. He needs money and we
must furnish it.
The boys are going across the
ocean nearly every day to fight
the Germans. They need TO be
cared for and we must furnish
money for this purpose. This is
the largest loan that has been
called for and Uncle Sam expects
US to 60 'over the top" in this
drive as in both the others.
Hard times have not come to
you, yet, and they are not very
likely to- come soon. You can
well afford to raise your quota.
Do il, and do it now!
yours respectfully.
eos Freshman class of p H. s.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
LETTER FROM CAMP GREENE
6EoReE kRoETcH WRITES OF LIFE IN
: ARMY CAMPS ENJOYING TRAInlNe.

Carlson & Goff
Dear Sirs: | have been re-
ceiving the Pioneer every week
enjoy reading it very much. |
don't miss any Of the news for l
read it from A to z. 1t is always
just a week old whenI receive
it but it is new to me.
am enjoying army life very
much, drilling seems like play
now, it was rather hard at first.
We have been having some
great experience. ~
The seth Inf. will 60 out on
the target range the 18th some
more experience for us new men.
We were taken through the
gas house last week we all wore
gas masks. they gave US all a
touch Of gas in a very light form
plenty strong at that. 1t works
very quickly, the tear gas put us
all blind for a minute or two.
We have also been practicing
throwing hand erenades.
We are Just three miles from
Charlotte a car line running from
here to all neighborin9 towns.
The 39th is just a block from
Liberty Park, but there was a
big mistake in naming the park
! will bring this letter to a
close, thanking you very much
for the paper.
| am respectfully yours,
Geo. A. Krpetch, S.
Co. G. 39th Inf. s
Camp Greene,
4th Div. Charlotte, N C.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

tern shows, we have a special.
The great comedy actor, Doug
lass Fairbanks in. WILD AND
WOOLEY." A great western
feature, one that has played long
runs at most of the larger thea
tres in the citys, we will also
show, one for the kiddies, Mutt
and jeff" a comedy cartoon, from
the Fox film Co. Admission, Is
& Csc.
Saturday night, after the first
show, or at $50 p. m, one of the
greatest auction salesever known,
in the United States, in benefit
of the Red Cross. The total re-
ceipts 90 to the Red Cross. Lis
ten. One little boy babies in the
county, age 6 months, will be put
up at auction, and sold to the
highest bidder, think of it, real
live little baby being sold at pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder.
The father of this child will be
at the Gem the evening of the
sale, the mother being dead.
The father will soon enlist and
60 to war, and hoping to leave
his little one in hands, that will
give the babe the best of care.
Just before the sale the baby
will be shown to the audience.
Do your bit, and help win this
war. Only one show Saturday
evening, SO come early. Is & Csc.
Monday and Tuesday April %
and 30., Vengeance and the
Woman" also a 2 reel drama.
"Jerry's Uncles Name-sake," Sid
ney Drew, and a ! reel comedy.
Just Show Folks" Big v. COM
|edy. Is & Nc.
Wednesday and Thursday,
May / and 2, little EN- German.
in The Little Orphan" Child
rem win revel in the delightful
acting Of this extraordinary little
girl star. D. w. Griffith Produc-
er of Birth of a Nation" says
EN- German is the greatest child
in pictures. Is & 25c. Bring the
children.
Friday and Saturday. May 8
and 4. Douglas Fairbanks. in
Down to Earth" also the Mutt
and Jeff comedy, Is & Csc.
CominR May e, Audrey Mum
son in Purity" " z reels. 20 & 40c.
A stupendous art production pre-
sentine the famous model for
Americas most celebrated paint
ines and sfatuary. in a powerful
dramatic mesterpiece. Arthur
|e1if(nr 1folun -. :. :.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
new SwIMpLe TAKES MONEY
FROM PARENTS or SOLDIERS

Parents Of soldiers in camps
are warned by the War Depart
ment of a swindle which has
been successfully operated in
various camps.
A telegram is sent informing
that the soldier has q furlough,
and requesting funds by wire to
come home, waving identifca-
ton. The rest is a mere matter
of detail. ,s,s : !.
Parents and friends should be
warned of this game and Of the
similar one where the teleeraphic
request is to mail money to the
soldier. care general delivery.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

wv ilAiAl OtdiISPS Ouy
l trench tool, or
! shelter tent pole, or
S tent pins.
Three Thrift Stamps buy
! pair canvas lee9ins
Seven Thrift Stamps buy
/ service hat
Eight Thrift Stamps and Is
cents buy l bayonet
One War Savings Stamp buys
l cartridge belt
Three War Savings Stamps buy
2 pairs shoes, or
1gas mask
Five War Savings Stamps buy
4 soldiers rifle
$l56.1l will entirely equip one
soldier to take the field.
$2ll will keep him equipped
in the field for one year.
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25

Get the WAR NEWS. Less
than l cent a day'for best South
Dakota Daily. Subscribe at Nc
Peek Confectionery. 23tf
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
OUR WAR SAYINGS SOLDIERS
TWO KINDS OF soLDlEas---Bo1H HAVE
IMPORTANT DUTIES TO Perform.

Uncle Sam has two kinds of
soldiers; one kind serves in the
army and navy while the other
kind serves in the War Savings
Societies, and both kinds must
fight and work their very hardest
if Uncle Sam is to win this war.
The army and navy soldiers
could not do very much they
could not even get to France to
fight-if the War Savings soldiers
did not furnish the money to buy
the ships in which to send them
to France and to buy the ammu
milton and the guns for them to
use in fighting the Germans.
You are a War Savings Soldier.
Are you going to be a captain, or
a lieutenant, or just private in
this War Savings Soldier army?
Most all Of US must start out as
privates, but if we work hard and
save we can all be captains, or
even majors by the time this war
is over. We must remember
that Uncle Sam expects his War
Savings soldiers to be on duty
all the time and save something
each day. One day a soldier may
save his clothes by getting out
and wearing something which
he had decided before the war
was too old to wear. Now he
knows that if he makes his old
clothes do, and does not buy any
more new clothes than he abso-
lutely needs, he saves material
which can be made up into cloth
es for the soldiers in the army or
navy. Another day the War Saw
ines soldier will save on food,
perhaps by eating brown bread
instead Of white bread. and thus
save the wheat for the soldiers
in France. On another day the
War Savings soldier may save
money which he was going to
spend for something which he
did not really need and buy a
Thrift Stamp, thus loaning his
money to help carry on the war.
Here are some Of the things
that Thrift Stamps and War
Savings Stamps buy for our, sol
diers in France.
One Thrift Stamp buys
lwaist belt, or
l hat cord, or
2 pairs shoe laces, or
4 identification tags
The pioneer. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-04-25
Commissioners Meeting.
Philip, S. D. April 2, 1918.

=
Board of County Commission
ers met in regular session, men,
bers present Chas. H. Haxby,
chairman, E. A. Morrison and
Jerry Jarman.
On motion the following bills
were allowed and warrants order
ed drawn on the general fund.
J. c. Russell & Co. mdse. fur
nished Mrs. r. E. Potts pauper
--------------------9.47
John T. Forsell Treas. express,
postage & box rent------140.3 .33
C.E. McLane, stove and repair
work 5000
FIG. Schwartz, mdse. furnish
ed the county rs
Peter Mintener Lbr. Co., coal
-68.7O
Sim R. Reber, hauling gravel,
1920
c. E. McLane. supplies for
court house 18.45
Edgar Watwood, expense Of
trip to Pierre, box rent & postage
100
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
Sailor Boy Writes Home.

Ralph O'Rourke, son of Mrs. John
O'Rourke of this city, has written to
his mother from Norfolk, Va, and
parts of his letter are published
herewith. Ralph is a soldier boy.
He enlisted in the navy some little
time ago and is on the U. S. S.
Charleston cruising off the eastern
coast. He has been "Over there.
That is, he has crossed the Atlantic.
He did not get to stay, though, as
his letter will tell:
Dear Mother: Well, am going
to write a long letter. At least it
will be long for me. l have made
one trip across, one trip to the Ber-
muda Islands and have been out to
the range for target practice for a
week so you see we have had busy
time of it.
1.-THE trip across did not amount
to anything so far as excitement was
concerned. We did not see an enemy
submarine. We started on Feb. 4
and got back March /, never being
off the ship while we were away. We
took convoy of nine merchant ships
across to Liverpool and turned
around and made for the United
States without landing. We could
not stop on account of coal. 1t is
hard to get coal in England and we
had just about enough to get back
home.
'The trip to Bermuda did not
amount to anything, either, out
side of some heavy seas off Cape
Hatteras.
Il hope this ship pulls into Boston
or New York soon as l would like to
see a real city
II am supposed to so up for third
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
Membership by a school carries MEM

Membership by school carries mem.
bership to every pupil in the se1l,l
and tsich plail is entitled TO the but.
ton. Each ruril should contribute
25 cents, take a pledge of service, or
both. The school, on applying to the
chapter school committee for mem
bership, agrees to raise an amount
equal to 25 cents per pupil enrolled
which fund is used for the purchase
of material for Belgian relief, for
surgical dressings, of for other ma
terial for war service, as directed by
the chapter.
Possibilities For Good.
The possibilities for good of this
important organization can scarcely
be overestimated. In time of war it
privileges the child to assist his gov
eminent, which is conducting the
struggle, above all, for the child.
In time of peace, the efforts can be
turned to assist in some permanent
betterment work, such as waging an
anti-disease campaign. or in any
worthy community enterprise. The
needs are always at hand, and if the
organization becomes permanent,
these needs can at any time be as
sisted by the Junior Red Cross
school.
The educational advantages ac-
cruing from such organization are
readily seen by educators. Teachers,
and others are en-
thusiastic in the organization work.
The promoters of the enterprise are
planning to place the Junior Red
Cross on permanent basis Of or
ganization. The work can then go
on, in season and out of season, dur
ing school year or in vacation time,
and become as permanent factor in
our national life as is now the Ameri
can Red Cross. No educational move
ment in recent times has arisen
which promises more results in edu-
cation and in service for the small
amount of time and means expended.
Every community of patrons should
assist it's school in going lover the
top" with this enterprise. No child
in the land ought to be deprived OF
the privilege Of belonging to the
Junior Red Cross.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
(FrOm Saturdays Daily.)

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Crandall
and baby daughter of Des Moines
will spend Easter Sunday here with
the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Crandall and other relatives.
Sheriff r. E. Nelson and little
daughter went to Jewell this morn
ing for a few days sojourn with la
tlycs.
Hiss Lucille Wolfor6. went to Des
Moinss this morning to remain over
Sunday.
Mrs. S. X. Virtue and visiting
relatives, Mrs. Jennie Cuttell OF
Spencer and Miss Naomi Virtue OF
Elizabeth, H., went to Des Moines
this morning to spend Easter Sun
day with the formers daughter, Miss
Ethel B. Virtue.
Mr.. and Mrs T. Frank Hook, of
Calgary, Canada, who were called
here by the death of the formers
mother, Mrs. d. J. Hook, go to Des
Moines this afternoon for brief
visit with relatives.
Miss Myra Call is home from the
State Teachers college at Cedar Falls
for the weekend.
w. W. Loban was in Webster City
today enroute to Jewell to attend
memorial services for his grandson.
Private Ronald Loban, to be he'll
there tomorrow.
Rev. L. E. Viets will leave tomor-
row night for his former home in
Bryan, Ohio, on week or ten days So
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
A HONE DEMON.
STRAT|0N DRIVE
Drive Among Women is Part of Work
Done in Behalf of Il Home
Demonstration Bureau
in County.
3 DAY MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Miss Bentley of Extension Depart.
ment at Ames Will Conduct
Series OF Meetings.

Miss Mabel c. Bentley of the state
extension department at Ames will
conduct series of meeting in Hamil-
ton county this week in the interest OF
home demonstration bureau for thl'
county and it's attendant feature
home demonstration agent, under tbs
auspices of the county secretary, Mrs
L. N. Mason, and Mrs. F. A. Huddle-
stun, chairman for Boone township
and Webster City.
Arrangements are also being made
for a membership canvass Of this city
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday fore
moons as preliminary feature to the
big woman's meeting to be held in the
council chamber of the city hall at
2:3O o'clock Saturday afternoon. 1t is
of especial Importance that every wo-
man-the homekeeper in particular
attend this meeting and lend her in
f,uence to the successful promotion vi
q dllOl Jul eau III IAoiA
ilton county. Certain outstanding
features of the bureau and the work OF
the demonstration follow:
Realizing that the time of the
housewife is largely taken up with the
management of the affairs of her
home, the federal government has
made provision for assistance in the
conservation program. A home dem
onstration agent is available for each
county The salary and the greater
part of the expense will be paid by
federal funds. This worker will be
located in the county and will work
with all organizations and individuals
desiring her assistance to further food
conservation by planning of meals to
observe wheatless and meatless day
to save fat and sugar and to avoid
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
.W.S.S
THE SERVICE FLAG.

SIS Il
Dear little flag in the window there.
Hung with tear and woman
prayer;
Child of Old Glory, born with a
Oh, what a wonderful flag you are.
Blue is your star in its field of
white,
Dipped in the red that was born
of fight;
Born of the blood that our forbears
shed
TO raise your mother, The Flag,
o'crhead.
And now you've come, in this
frenzied day,
TO speak from a window-to speak
and say;
Il am the voice of a soldier son
Gone TO be gone till the victory's
won.
Il am the flag of The Service, Sir;
The flag of his mother-I speak for
her
Who stands by my window and
waits and fears
But hides from the others her un-
wept tears.
81 am the flag of the wives who
wait
For the safe return of a martial
mate.
A mate gone forth where the war
god thrives
To save from sacrifice other mems
wives.
81 am the flag of the sweethearts
true;
The often unthought of-the sis
tiers, too.
| am the flag of a mothers son
And | won't come down till the
yictory's Won"
Selected
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
W.S.S.-

Watches and diamonds at Teed &
Teed's. 20deod-f-J-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
waste in all ways.

waste III ali ways.
While the amount Of waste in each
home may be small, that waste when
multiplied by the 20,OOO,OOO homes OF
the United States, is appalling. 1t is
only by concerted action of all the
women of every county of the state,
that Iowa can show that the prosper
ity of the past has not dulled the pa
triotism of the present.
This agent will also help in all other
home activities; sewing, canning,
home management, child welfare,
household decoration, etc. Her mis-
sion is to be of greatest service &c
every woman in the county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01

class quartermaster's rating in a
day or so but I do not know whether
I can make it or not.
"This town (Norfolk) is fright.
l had to pay a dollar for a room last
night. Even then had to have an
other uniform with me. The price
of other things are not so bad,
though. The town is sure crowded
with sailors and soldiers.
well the big drive of the war is
on now and will be for some time,
guess. Whichever side is able to
come through alright will win the
war this summer"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
-W.S.S..
In the District Court.

The jury in the case OF the Bern
ard Manufacturing company VS.. j..
D. Sketchley, a claim for $425, re-
turned verdict in favor OF Mr..
Sketchley.
In the case of Oscar Hensel VS.. J..
D. Sketchley, claim for $3.50, the
jury also returned verdict in favor
of the defendant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-04-01
Farmers.

Remember that we do acetylenc
welding of ALL kinds promptly.
Bring in your pieces of broken mach
inery.
jill Parkhurst Auto Co.