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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-06-21

that shell would hit US and end our
misery. Personally, l was not partlcu.
lar. 1t was nothing but bump, jolt, rat
tie, and bang.
Several times the driver would turn
around and give us 'Cheero, mates.
wen soon be there" fine fellows,
those ambulance drivers, q lot Of them
90 West, too.
We gradually drew out of the fire
zone and pulled up in front Of an I'M
mense dUgout. Stretcher-bearers car
ried me down number Of steps and
placed me on white table In brightly
lighted room.
A sergeant of the Royal Army Med
ical corps removed my bandages and
cut off my tunic. Then the doctor,
with his sleeves rolled up, took charge.
de winked at me and l winked back.
and then he asked, "How do you feel,
smashed up a bit?"
answered: I'm all right, but I'd
give a quld for q drink of Bass"
He nodded to the sergeant, who dis
appeared, and I'll be darDed II he
didn't return with a glass of ale. /
could only open my mouth about q
quarter Of an inch, but got away with
every drop Of that ale. 1t tasted just
like Blighty, and that is heaven to
Tommy.
The doctor said something to an Or
derby, the only word could catch was
"chlorOform," then they put some kind
Of an arrangement over my nose and
mouth and 1t was me for dreamland.
When / opened my eyes was lying
on stretcher, in low wooden
building. Everywhere I looked saw
rows Of TommIes on stretchers, some
dead to the world, and the rest with
fags In their mouths.
The main topic of their conversation
was Blighty. Nearly all had a grin on
their faces, except those who didn't
have enough face left to grin with. 1
grinned with my right eye, the other
was bandaged.
Stretcher-bearers came In and be-
gan to carry the Tommles outside. You
could hear the chug Of the engines In
the waiting ambulances.
was put into an ambulance with
three others and away we went for an
elghteen-mile ride.
was on a bottom stretcher. The
lad right across from me was smashed
up something horrible.
Right above Inc was a man from the
Royal Irish rifles, while across from
him was ScOtchman.
We had gone about three miles when
/ heard the death-rattle In the throat
Of the man opposite. He had gone to
rest across the Great Divide. 1 think
at the time envied him.
The man Of the Royal Irish rifles
had had his left foot blown off, the
jOlting Of the ambulance over the
rough road had loosened up the band.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-06-21
you haven't your tickets speak for them today Six big entertaining days
raid was described as follows:

raid was described as follows:
"Al quiet on the western front. ex-
cepting In the neighborhood Of Com
mecourt wood, where one of our raid
ing parties penetrated into the German
lines"
II Is needless to say that we had no
use for our persuaders or come-alongs.
as We brought back no prisoners. and
until I die Old Peppers words, "Per-
sonally l don't believe that that part
of the German trench is occupied" will
always come to me when l hear some
fellow trying TO get away with iishy
statement. will judge II accordingly.
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CHAPTER XVII.
elIahty.

From this frst.ald post, after lnocu-
lating me with antltetanus serum to
prevent lockJaw, was put into an am.
bulance and sent to temporary hos
pltal behind the lines. To reach this
hospital We had TO go along road
about five miles In length. This road
was under shell fire, for now and then
flare would light up the sky-a tre-
mendous explosion-and then the road
seemed TO tremble. We did not mind.
though no doubt some OF US wished
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
NOkPARTISAN HURTS FARMERS
From North Dakota.-Security of
Loans Was Jeopardized.

ST. Paul, Mimi, March 25.-The fed-
eral Farm Loan Bank for this district,
with headquarters in st. Paul, has
ceased to do business in North Da-
kota, abandoning all loan plans in that
state. as the result of the activity of
the Nonpartisan League in passing
through the legislature an act to pro-
vide farmers with seed grain in any
qucantity. authorizing couties to
issue bonds to pay for such seed grain
and making those bonds priority lien
on all farm lands.
In other words, the legislature OF
North Dakota, controlled by the Non
partisan League, has passed an act
which authorizes counties to issue
bonds that will have precedence over
all existing mortgage and other liens.
This is a distinct blow to the farm
ers and general business of North
Dakota because the activities of the
Nonpartisan League have created
such unstable financial conditions in
North Dakota that the insurance COM
panies throughout the United States
during the past six months have been
loans. AS fast as these
loans were withdrawn, however, they
were taken up through the Federal
Farm Loan Bank with result that In
the st. Paul district which includes
the states of Wisconsin, Michigan,
Minnesota and North Dakota. the
loans of the Federal Farm Loan Board
in North Dakota have exceeded those
Of the other three states put together.
Now that the Federal Farm Loan has
its business from North
Dakota the situation is critical
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
READY AND WAITING
LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN OR.
GANlZATIoN COMPLETED

Chairman C. H. McNider, Director
of Sales for Iowa has just completed
census of Iowa organizations for the
third Liberty Loan Drive, and finds
that Eighty Iowa Counties out Of nine.
ty-nine have completed county organi-
cations for the Drive and are waiting
for word 10 go" Chm. McNider states
that from his personal visits and from
reports coming to him daily from the
organization in Iowa never before has
the men of Iowa Been aroused as they
are al this time as TO the actual stu
alton that confronts the nation. Iowa
is pledged to do her best in this Third
Liberty Loan Campaign, and the
chairman is confident that as the day
for the opening for the drive approach
es Iowa will be organized that each
and every individual in the state will
have an opportunity tc do their full
duty by the Government in PURCHASING
liberty bonds.
Mr.. McNider concludes his state
ment by saying, 81 found the people
of the state wide awake and on theil
toes waiting for the word to get busy
taking actual subscriptions We are sc
well organized that we can jump into
the game tomorrow. if need be. ant
make a record for the state of which
we al. would be proud.
Chm. Lofland of the local organiza
tions says Mahaska County is ready
for the Call to arms and will be OVER
THE TOP IN ONE WEEK.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
Volunteers wanted-u. S. Army

Able bodied qualified men between
Is and 40 years of age. not in the Reg.
lister age, are eligible for enlistment in
all branches of the Regular Army, and
many branches of the National Army.
Also for the 10th Field Artillery at
Camp Cody, N. H. Qowa National
Guard)
Men registered for Selective Service
can no longer be enlisted or voluntar.
lily inducted into any service but this
recent ruling has no effect on the vol.
untary enlistment of men under and
over the Selective Service age. Ask at
any recruiting station. Army recruit
ing stations at Davenport. Dubuque.
Muscatine, Keokuk, Burlington, OF
tumwa. Centerville, Cirinnell. Water
loo. Cedar Rapids all In Iowa and Ike.
vance Illinois,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
RED CROSS DEATH RATE Low
Only One in Thousand Nurses Die
On Duty.

New York. March %. The death
rate among Red Cross nurses on duty
in France does not xceed one in one
thousand, according to statement is
sued today by the Atlantic division of
the American Red Cross. More than
seven thousand Red Cross nurses now
are engaged in active service. 1t was
stated.
Five hundred nurses. forwarded
through The Atlantic division. sailed
from this city in February. according
to the announcement. and another
contingent of one thousand Is await
ing sailing orders.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
THE LAST OF LENT
HOLY WEEK BEING OBSERVED
BY THE CHURCHES.

The program for Holy Week at ST.
James Episcopal church is outlined
as follows
Services Thursday evening at 1880.
Services Good Friday at 1890 a. IN.
Easter Services Sunday morning
At 700 o'clock and at 1920.
Sunday School Easter program
next Sunday at 5 o'clock p. M.
st. James Guild will meet at the
church Wednesday afternoon.
All flowers for Easter should be
delivered at the church Saturday af-
ternoon.
The Easter offering is for missions
and the Rector has asked for at least
5000.
At st. Mary's Catholic church there
will be Mass every morning during
Holy Week with special services ON
Thursday morning at s o'clock. On
Good Friday there will be three ser.
vices, -morning, afternoon and even
ing.
- -
Special Passion Week services will
be held at the Christian church at
seven-thirty each evening this week
except Saturday. Ladies' Aid So
ciety will hold a social Wednesday
afternoon. Ali services of next Sun
day will be held on the new time and
the evening service will be at eight
o'clock.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
To TALK SEED CORN
COUNTY AGENT MEETINGS LIST
ED FOR THIS WEEK.

The following sead corn testing
demonstrations are scheduled for this
week by couny agent Wickham:
Tuesday. March 26. s p. m.-Center
school of Pleasant Grove Twp.
Wednesday, March 81, s p. m.-Old
RIOS Hill School of White Oak Twp.
Thursday, March %. Sp. m.--olivet
Scott Twp.
Friday, March 80. p. m. Round
Top School of Prairie Twp.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
ONLY a Reainninn.
Late Geese.

A large flock of geese, flying very
high and winging rapidly north was
seen Sunday afternoon. 1t was an un-
usually large flock OF the birds. This
Is taken as an indication of the re.
treat Of old man winter and warmer
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
White Frost

All out doors was covered with a
white frost Sunday morning. 1t was
over everything. The temperature
went below freezing and ice was form
ed to thickness of window glass. No
harm was done.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
House Burns

The home of Steve Tierney Of Lo-
villa burned 70 the ground Monday.
The fire started from nearby straw
stack which was sci on fire BY a
burning brush piiA
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

MEREDITH. Eunice Meredith,
mother Of William A. and j. e. John
son, died at Smyrna, Iowa, at 2;30
O'clock p. m, Sunday, March "a, 1918,
at the home of her daughter, Nora NJ.
King. Funeral service at the Friends
church in New Sharon at two o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, March 26.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
AS Berlin Tens the Story.
KAISER AT PE'RoNNE
German Emperor Reported At Newly
Captured Town.

Saptureu Town.
Amsterdam, March 25.-Kaiser viii,
helm and Field Marshal Won linden.
burg visited Peronne last night accord:
ing to Berlin official dispatches today.
The German losses the same state
ment said in the taking of Bapaume
were comparatively heavy"
Only Beginning.
Copenhagen. March 25.-"The pres
ent German offensive is only link
in the greatest of offensives,' General
Auffenburg of the Austrian army de
clared in an interview today.
1T will be long time before the
final result is finished But the
most violent fighting will be near
Verdun," declared Auffenburg.
Important things must happen In
Italy" he continued
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

TRACER. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.
Gideon TRACER of this city, Saturday,
March Is, 1918, daughter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
4. i + + j. I. + 4. J. !. i. J. i i. I.
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES
1. !. i. !. 1. 4. i. 4. 4. !. 1. ! i.

JAMESON Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Jamison OF this city, Monday,
March Is, 1918, a son.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

BYERS. Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs
John Byers of this city, Sunday
March 10, 1918, daughter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
Sale GroMinn

Fame of the Oskaloosa Horse Sale
Is spreading. Buyers were here from
Davenport, Des Moines. Centralia.
Mo-. aud Red Oak this week in addi-
ton tq many from other nearer
places.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

dlldSho uCN CiORCO buhudy
strength on the battle front says Field
Marshal Haig's report from head
quarters Sunday night, "and they have
continued throughout the day.
South of Peronne the enemy sue
ceeded, after heavy fighting, in cross.
ing the river Somme at certain points.
These are being dealt with"
German Version Of Battle.
Berlin, March 25.-Theo Germans
force Sunday captured Perronne and
Ham and defeated British and Ameri-
can regiments brought up from the
southwest for a counter attack on
Chauny according to the war office
statement last night.
The statement adds that more than
10000 prisoners have been captured
and Goo guns have been taken by the
Germans.
Americans Are Mentioned.
Victory in the battle which has
been raging near Monchy, Cambria st.
Quentin and LaFere is claimed by the
Germans. The British third and fourth
armies and parts of Franco-American
reserves are declared to have been
beaten with the heaviest losses on
the line from Bapaume to Bauchaves
mes and behind the Somme between
Peropne and Ham as we'll as at
Chauny
No News at Washington.
Washington. ID. c.. March 25.-Noth-
ing was received here on Sunday to
indicate what American regiments
were brought into the fighting as re-
ferred to in the Berlin dispatches. II
any American troops participated, Of.
ficials thought it would be found they
probably were American engineers,
caught in some sudden movement, as
they were at Cambria.
Long Range Guns Hit Paris.
Paris, March 25,-The German mon
ster cannon" which has been bonn.
harding Paris, is located in the forest
of st. Gobain, west of Laon. it was
learned today. This is approximately
seventy-four miles from the city hall
in Paris.
Palm Sunday was ushered in with a
loud explosion from the German gun
at 6:55 in the morning. The alarm
was Immediately sounded and many
persons sought shelter but in spite OF
the warning the churches were crowd,
ed as usual
Shells Every 20 Minutes.
Shells arrived at regular intervals
of twenty minutes at first and not I'M
til $3.50 this afternoon was it official
ly announced that the bombardment
was over. 1t is believed in military
circles that the Germans are using two
of these long range guns.
The bombardment appears to have
lost its power to disturb the people
and the attack today created little ex-.
citement in the city
A semi-ofiicial note warns the pub
lie against reports that the Germans
and broken through the front sand
were thus able to lombard Paris. The
French front is still intact, it contin-
ues, and any assertion to the contrary
is lie.
AS Berlin Teis the Story.
Berlin, March 25.-Paris has been
bombarded by German long distance
guns, according to the German official
communication issued last night.
The statements add that the British
in their retirement are burning French
towns and villages and that between
the Somme and the Disc and Germans
are still going forward.
Enormous quantities of booty have
been taken by the Germans, according
10 hhe statement
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

VOSSLER- WALES. The mar
riage of Ernest C. Yossler of the
Kemble Floral Co. to Miss Betty
Wales of Tama City Iowa, took place
in Des Moines last Saturday. March.
Is, 1913. Mr.. and Mrs. Vossler have
returned home after spending a week
with friends and relatives in Kansas
City, Missouri.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
A. J. BRYANT ResIons
Sincerely,
Captain E. F. Bridges,
Engineering Corps.

a. ]. Bryan Resigns.
Deputy County Auditor A j. Bryant
Of Keokuk county has resigned His
resignation is to take effect April l.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

STREIGLE,--Waldo Streigle, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Streigle, passed
away at AbbOtt's hospital Monday,
March 25, 1918, aged years. 3
months and 10 days. He leaves be-
sides his parents sister, Rena, and
two brothers, Delbert and Clifford.
Funeral services Tuesday, March rs,
1918, at Dexter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

FISHBURN Mary NJ. Fishburn
passed away at Williams hospital Sun
day, March "a, 1918 at 11:15 a. m. of
gall stones after an illness OF eleven
weeks, aged So years. She leaves to
mourn a husband. Geo. Fishburn Of
Knoxville. Iowa, also Frank Mitchell of
Buxton, Mary Harris Anderson, Kittie
Mcdowell Anderson. Artie Mason An
derson, Rachel Hyetf Anderson of
Delta, Mrs. Muck of Des Moines, Wal
ter Gelispea of Des Moines, Lizzie and
Mary Mitchell. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, March 26. 1918 at the
Cheeseman Home parlors at p. m.
Intennent in Forest Cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

THOMAS.-Word comes to friends
in town today Of the death. in Ottum-
wa Sunday of l.. S. Thomas, a former
resident of Oskaloosa, on North 4th
street. Mr.. Thomas was for many
years senior brakeman in the employ
of the NJ. & st. L., out of Oskaloosa,
and was well known here. He leaves
a widow and one son, Ray Thomas.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

ESGEN- Funeral services of the
late Winand Esgen were held at Los
Angeles, Wednesday, March 20, at sun
set in reference to the expressed wish
es of the deceased some time rrior to
his passing. Services were conducted
by Rev. A. Rosenberger. president OF
Whittier College.
The body was later cremated.
1t is surmised that the ashes viii be
brought to Oskaloosa to be placed by
the side of the wife who rests in For.
est Cemetery but no statement to this
effect has been given out.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
BATTLE RACED
ALL DAY LONG
DEADLY CONFLICT CONTINUED
ON WEST FRONT SUNDAY.
HUN SHELLS CARRY IA MILES
Guns That Are Bombarding Paris 10.
Gated Several Miles Beyond the
Hostile Lines.-Germans Say
Americans Are Involved.

London, March 25,--"Fresh hostile
attacks developed Sunday in great
strength on the battle front, says Field
Marshal Haigs report from head
quarters Sunday night, land they have
continued throughout the day
South of Peronne the enemy sue
ceeded, after heavy fighting, in cross.
ing the river Somme at certain points.
These are being dealt with"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28

KENTFIELD. - Sidney w. Kent
field passed away at his home, No S12
South Fifth street, Saturday. March
23, 1918, of cancer of the stomach.
after an illness of one year, aged SO
years. He leaves widow, one son,
John, and three daughters at home.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the Cheesman Funeral
Home at 2 o'clock Interment at
White Oak
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-03-28
Cold Comfort.

The continental trains in winter
are just like refrigerator cars. Never
got so cold in my life as | did the
night came here from Paris. Spent
the whole night on the road sitting
in crowded compartment. Could
not sleep as two French officers and
French woman talked in very loud
tones all the time. They seemed to
have lots of fun. which was more
than the rest of us could say. Got in
about 1880. a. m, and went toi the hest
hotel in town for breakfast. II was
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-21

"But we are IKE you, grandfather.
squoaled Brother Bacon
Don't you want TO so TO school?"
asked Grandfather Perky.
NO indeed said the pigs in the pig
pen.
Then you all do take after your
old Grandfather Perky and are pigs
after his old pig heart. That's fine,
simply fine. Let's give party to cele-
brate it and every pig in the pig pen
will try to make as much of a pig of
himself as possible. The one who
does the best in this way will receive
a prize"
a splendid idea squealed all the
pigs.
Wen have it soon. never fear"
said Grandfather Perky. And I'll
give the prizs-unless l decide to eat
it myself,"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-21

the convistion that nothing approximat-
ing to a Socialistic scheme of organiza
ton can be put into operation at the
present time.
The future? All! that is a different
matter, Call il beautiful. iridescent
dream if You viii. sometime the opiu
ions of men viii change and that which
Is now inconceiyable and regarded as
undesirable will make a far different i'm
preston. The only foundation upon
which a worthy Socialism can ever be
built Is a religious one. Men must be
lieve that they arc members one of an
other. that they ought to serve each
other in ways that satisfy needs and
make for the towering of the best in
man. Then the ambitions OF men viii
flow in new channels and results will be
ATTAINED that expressed now. in cold type,
would afford the scofTer unlimited amusc-
mcnt
To this the practical politician says:
You grant that the present belong. to
me 1t Is enough Go to the far side of
the room and enjoy your Socialism to
your hearts content"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-21
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Fl. 1915.
THE GERMAN SOCIALISTS.

Why have the Socialists come to the
front in Germany in such pronounced
mannet. in this time OF upheuyal? Many
people have asked themselves this qucs.
tlon. The Socialists have, apparently.
says Edward Dobson in New York
paper, controlling voice in the new gov
eminent. The revolution has swept the
whole brood OF royalties from their
thrones with incredible swiftncss. Even
in Austria Hungary the Socialists are the
leaders in the new order Of things. The
reason for the success of the Socialist,
should not be difficult to understand.
Most OF the German political parties be-
fore the crash were woven into the -truc-
tme Of the state and fell with it. There
was. then but one organized element.
yotcing the demand, of revolution. which
was in position to assume authority and
power according to the vision or the
audacity Of it, leaders, taking advantage
.of the collapse of the society which it
bad been attacking for years That was
the Socialist party which is strongly or
ganizcd.
II was the only party which was in
position to voice the wishes of the pop
ulace, which they felt could be realized
by revolution. The Socialists did not
hesitate to Jump into the breach with
scheme Of government to replace the one
thrown into the historical discard. The
apparent triumph Of the Socialists. how
ever. says this writer. voicing his strong
Hdividuali,tie view. must not be inter
Pretod as triumph for that which is dis
tuetiFcly Socialism. The success is of
merely political nature. and while there
VIII be attempts to apply the extreme
economic idea OF the Socialists. with the
usual disastrous results, the Socialists
VIII not pass successfully beyond the
bounds of the political realm. In the
event that the peculiar socialistic idea.
regarding property, wealth and produc
tiou are put into force the experiences Of
mankind. as abuudautly attc,ted bv his.
tory. will be INDICATED. and the people
who will have been deluded and victim
led. will compel return to the bases
of society under which individuals have
acquired freedom. founded stable govern
ments, achieved progress and evolved
civilizations
Mr. Dob-on is right We believe. for !
period Of many years for the span Of
time that practical men choose to con
slider Beyond that, the majority If
prophets find themselves either certain
That Socialism can yirld nothing Of par
tlcular value o. wallowing in a quicksand
of doubt. One Socialist states the ease
thus The Socialistic ideal appeals
strongly TO many Germans, but their
past history and environment. the extent
70 which they have been enslaved, the
limited education Of the common people.
the strength OF the reactionary forces
and number Of other factors compel