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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05
From Wilbur Cough.
Pauillc, France.
November g. 1915

November 5, 1918.
Dearest Mother and All at Home:
Just in receipt of your most low
ing letter dated October H. and was
glad TO get same. You talk about
rain over there. il is nothing COM
pared TO the rain we get over here.
in fact. I have never seen a country
that has so much rain. You know the
winter we get here is rain instead OF
snow and cold weather and il is Just
exactly like old Kentucky. nothing
but mud and mud il Is. this yellow
clay 1t is very hard on any article
that is white or supposed to be white.
Som chow or other I do not think
YOU are getting all my letters from
the way you talk in your letters. II
YOU notice I have numbered all my let
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

the war We know what Wen face when
were home once more. how they'll kid
us and joke us about our" war, and say
we We're soldiers Of peaceful ways, oh
We'll hear all Of this to the end of our
days. but wen reply, only to the knock
ers who kid? BY God" we tried and
THAT'S more than you did
Respectfully yours
SERGT. RAYMOND MILLER.
3rd Regtl. Infrmy F. A. r. D.
Camp Zachary Taylor, KY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05
FREE EMPLOYMENT
SERVICE HERE

Bureau for Returning Soldiers:
Chas. E. Fowler, county director
in charge
DR.. Il. E. Eharrer, chairman;
Henry Gabler and 4. j. Steelman,
members Of Community Labor
Board
Returning Soldiers and War Work
ers can get complete employment
facts from those authorized repre-
sentatives of the
L. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE.
L. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05
Pneumonia More Easily Prevented
Than Cured
PE=RU-NA
will increase Your Power of
Resistance to the Disease.

1t is when the body is weakened by overwork worry
disease and the powers of resistance are at ebb
that one may become easy victim of Pneumonia. An
inflammation and congestion of the membranes
whether from coughs colds, catarrh grip Spanish In
fluenza then renders attack of the pneumonia germ
ceedngly dangerous.
Precautionary measures now may save you a severe
illness later To keep the Innings healthy by
evng coughs, colds catarrh and catarrhal conditions
the head throat stomach, bowels other organs, Dr.
Hartman s World Famous Peruna is recommended
Don't be careless Take heed from the experience of
Mrs T. S. Skinner Box 261 Toba, Nebraska. A letter
written by her In August of 1918 reads
Il
a pneu two yearsa
0 eep rom king t aEsin
DR.. Hartman began prescribing Peruna forty-fve
years ago. 1t IS not new, untried experiment.
Though its aid to digestion and assistance elimination
Perna nsures rich blood supply which exerts healing
Influence upon the mucous membranes up the entire
system and increases your powers of resistance Peruna
good medicine in the family any time and especially
right
BUY PERUNA TODAY AND BE SAFE
Tablet or Liquid Form. Sold Everywhere
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05
Fat People
Get Thin

Best safe home method. Get a small
box of oil OF korein at the druggists
Follow plain directions under 500 guar
antee that you reduce 10 to 60 lbs. or
more, whatever you desire. New book
tells all about reducing weight quickly
pleasantly, lastingly. In plain wrapper.
free; write to Korein Co, MATES, Sta
ton F. New York. y. Y.-AdV
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05
From Mat Hencel.

Somewhere in France, Nov. u, 1918.
My Dear Sister:
Just a line to let you and the folks
know that I am still alive. well and
feeling fine. but awful lonesome It's
been two months since I've heard from
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

Corus, Bunions anG fusrown Nails
removed. Flat feet treated Az Ham
nond Bldg. Honors to p. M. j. T.
Stamm, phone 1888. 11-121m9
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

The womans Guild Of st. Pauls
Episcopal church held no meeting yes
terday. owing to the Advent Call which
is in progress in all Episcopal churches
from Dec. 1st to Sth. The guild of this
parish has completed arrangements fer
dinner to be given on Tuesday, Decem-
Der TO- OF which Mrs. Robert Smith is
chairman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

Eberst, Florence Hart. Eleanor Lynch,
Arvella Roach Dorothy Nierengarten.
Bessie Green of Whiting. Leta Won
Draper OF Williamport. Ind. William
Lynch, Leo Roach. Arthur Knoerzer.
Henry Meyers. Victor Lauerman. Bert
Ahlgri mand Harry Jacoby
Mrs. A. S. Hunt entertained the mem
bers Of the fourth division of the NJ. f.
Ladies' Aid Society very pleasantly yes
terday afternoon at her home in Ann
street. A social hour followed the busi-
ness meeting and refreshments We're
served. Arrangements were made for q
bakery sale to be held on December Il.
In connection with the special serv-
ices of the Advent CelL the Rev w d.
preach at st. Paul's Episcopal church
Friday evening at seven-thirty o'clock
The choir viii sing.
The r. A E. Club party which was
announced for yesterday afternoon was
postponed for two weeks until the after
noon Of December 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landvoyt of Carroll
street had as their guest DR.. and Mrs
Mayer OF Milwaukee for several days.
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The Marquette Club Will meet Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home OF
Mrs. Jean L. Sawyer. IS Clinton street.
=
The So and So Club met last evening
at the hame OF Miss Alma hasten of
Drackert street a light luncheon was
served and music and games were the
diversion of the evening. The club will
have it's Xmas party at the home of
Miss Grace Brobiak on Lewis street on
Dec 1s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

The meeting yesterday afternoon OF
the G. I. A. TO the B. of L. E. was
featured by the election fofficers- The
business meeting was followed by an
ENJOYABLE social hour when refresh
ments were served. The auditing COM
mittee of the auxiliary viii meet next
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
F. A Bull in Douglas street Following
are the officers. President, Mrs. Orphey
Nelson: past president, Mrs. Il. A. Bull;
vice president Mrs. w. Harrington; sec
rotary. Mrs Arthur Stutsman; treasurer.
Mrs. A. c. Ehret: insurance secretary.
Mrs B. f TTardesty; chaplain, Mrs.
Marlatt; guide, Mrs. Harry williston;
sentinel. Mrs. Frank Baker.
-
All members OF the W. H Calkins
Post No 5o2 and all old Veterans of the
Civil War. are requested to meet at
Grand Army Hall, Superior Court build
Ing. Saturday evening, December 18th. at
eight O'Clock. for election OF officers.
Turn out to this meeting.
P. REILLEY.
I1-5-1 officer of the Day.
Unity Review No. 2 ". b A. of the
Maccabees will meet at the X. and L.
Of s. hall in the Rimbach building this
evening.
The members of Liberty Camp 10.
s4S7 Royal Neighbors will be entertain
ed at a tea this evening at the home Of
Mrs. William Friedhof in Highland
street The assisting hostesses will be
Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Fritzen.
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There will be meeting of the True
Kindred lodge Friday evening at the I.
O. 0. +. hall in State steret
The Girl Scouts Troop met last
evening. Final arrangements were
made for entertainment TO be given
Thursday. December 10. Central school
auditorium. proceeds will be used for
war fund p1adge.
Max Shulman Gate held their regular
meeting last evening at the Bethal Sab
bath school. Next Wednesday evening
all officers will be installed. Final ar
rangements were made for dance TO be
held at Masonic Temple. January 5.
Flora Harris~has been appointed new
secretary as the former one resigned to
attend Purdue University.
=
Oak Leaf Embroidery Club meets to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Wolf
on State street.
Mrs Dora Sawyer OF Richmond. Ind.
Is here for an extended visit with her
sister. Mrs A. s. Hunt and family of
SIS Ann street.
The William Schmueser family Is I'll
with the influenza.
Vaughn Parry. Aon of Mr.. and Mrs.
p. a. Parry. is i'll with influenza at his
home. A. Warren street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

Have you your w. S. S. quota 7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

An all day session Of the Ladies Aid
Society OF the First Presbyterian church
was held at the church parlors yester-
day. Twenty-eight members were in
attendance and spent the day with work
for the Christmas sale which they will
hold Friday. December 18th Another
meeting viii be held next Wednesday at
the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Landvoyt of Carroll
street had as their guest DR. and Mrs
Mayer OF Milwaukee for several days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

The Marquette Club will meet Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Jean L. Sawyer. IS Clinton street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

The r. A E. Club party which was
announced for yesterday afternoon was
postponed for two weeks until the after
noon Of December 18th
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-05

Mrs. Grossman Of East Sibley stree
was hostess to the Jewish Ladies' Aid
Society yesterday afternoon. 1t was
the regular monthly business and social
meeting The next meeing will he held
g the home of Mrs. Silver in Detroit
.frnet the secnnd "Wednesday in January
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
VESSEL STRIKES ROCK
Canadian Pacific Steamer Found
ers in the Lynn Canal.
Accident Results in 343 Persons, Men,
Women and Children, Losing
Their Lives.

Vancouver, B. c., Oct. 2S. The
Canadian Pacific steamer Princess So
phia, bound southwark from Skagway,
foundered in the Lynn canal after
striking a rock. Three hundred and
forty-three persons, men women and
children, lost their lives.
Of the number lost 26S were passen-
gers, and the rest members Of the
crew.
According to a wireless message re-
ceived here from Juneau the vessel
was caught in a sudden gale, which
picked up the ship and threw it with
terrific force on the rocks of Wander
bilt reef, and then sent it to the bot
tom on the other side.
Lynn canal, which is an arm OF
Chatham strait, extending northward
from the Pacific in the vicinity o1
Juneau. Alaska, is a natural body o1
water, 100 miles long and five to ter
miles wide.
Captain F. l.. Locke was in charge
Of the vessel.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
new BORN DEMOCRACY
Delegates Declare Freedom of
Eighteen Teuton States.
History Making Convention Is Held in
Independence Hall at Phil
adeIphia.

Philadelphia, Oct 28-A new born
democracy has been proclaimed here
for the 65,O0O,OOO people of the misgov-
erned nations of Central Europe.
Assembled in Independence Hail.
Americas cradle of liberty, the ac-
credited representatives of these
states rang out defiance to autocracy,
mulgated declaration of indepen-
dence in the very chamber in which
the declaration of 1776 was read by
the colonists.
To fttingly proclaim that the
eighteen Slav states of the German
emperors once subservient Mittel-
Europa have united under banner
of their own and shaken off the yoke
Of domination, the European
Union had a new Liberty bell cast,
as we'll as a new national flag, which
was unfurled alongside the Stars and
Stripes flying on the roof Of Inde,
pendence Hall.
AS the new bell pealed forth It's
chimes of liberty for the Slav ma
t1ons, Prof. Masaryk, president of the
Mid-European union, read the declara
tion from the steps of Americas birth
place of freedom
Previously, the document had been
signed by the representatives of the
new federation, composed OF Czecho
Slovak, Ukrainians, Lithuanians and
Jugo-Slavs.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
Explains kitchener's Death.

New York, Oct. %. = The former
czarina of Russia was directly respon-
sible for the death of Lord Kitchener,
according to Henry w. Mapp, head of
the Salvation Army in Russia, who
has just returned here from that coun-
try. Mapp declared that a telegram
from the czarina's apartment in the
winter palace at Petrograd to the kais-
er at Potsdam betrayed Kitchener to
the Germans, who torpedoed his ship
off the Orkneys as he started on mis-
sion to Russia.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
Foes Stiff Terms Recalled.

London, Oct. 2S.-Speaking at Ok
ford Sir Edward Carson drew atten-
tion to Germany's minimum demands
These included the surrender of NAL
ia, Gibraltar and the Suez canal. He
heartily concurred in President Will
sons note, saying: To-day our armis-
tice terms must be the equivalent of
Germany's terms in 1870. 1t was then
agreed and provision made that all
German guns should be placed ad-
vantngeously around Paris so that the
city could be taken at pleasure"
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
Work or Fight Order Issued.

Duluth, Oct. 2S.-Work at an essen
tial industry or for the city at the
work farm is the only choice now of
the non-e employed, able bodied men of
Duluth who are not in military serv-
ice. This was the notice served on
the mayor and the commissioner of
public safety by j. F. McGee, state
fuel administrator. The lack of man
power to handle the serious fuel short
age in the state is the direct cause of
the enforcement OF the work or fight
order Of June, 1918.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
LIEUTENANT LUKE MISSING
Daring American Aviator Lost on
Western Front.

With the American Army Northwest
of Verdun, Oct. %. Lieut.. Frank
Luke OF Phoenix, Ariz., one of the most
daring of the American aviators, has
been missing since the night of Oct
90. On that night he started out on
bombing expedition, and so far has
failed to return.
Lieutenant Luke, although not yet
officially credited as being an ace, is
believed to have at least nine victories
to his credit for which he will receive
official recognition. He has earned
the reputation of being specialist in
the destruction Of enemy balloons, IA
of which he has set afire.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
ZEEBRUGGE LEFT DESOLATE
Buildings Are in Ruins and Harbor
Filled With Sand


Washington, Oct. 2S-Zeebrugge is
the picture of dcsolation, according
to dispatches received at the Belgian
legation.
The semaphore, the buildings of the
Compagnie Maritime and the Savay
Chemical works are a heap of ruins
On the mole itself all the buildings
have been destroyed and the system of
railway tracks and overhead cranes is
out of commission.
a great deal of sand has been
dropped into the harbor, between the
passage back of the mole and the en-
trance to the Bruges canal, where the
wreck Of the British cement-laden
vessel, sunk in April still is lying.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
FOE is NOT YET WHIPPED
London Military Critics Consider More
Blows Are Needed.

London, Oct %. = The German
armies should not be considered as
definitely and finally beaten, military
observers here say. Allied soldiers,
who are fighting their way forward
in the face of great enemy resistance,
know the enemy is not broken and
that much heavy fighting probably will
have to be faced.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
PURELY INTERNAL QUESTION
German Official to Regard AIsace-

German Official to Regard AIsace-
Lorraine Problem.
Basel, Switzerland, Oct. 28, - The
question of Alsace-Lorraine is purely a
German internal question, declared
Karl Hauss, the new governor of AL
sace-Lorraine, in statement pub
lished in the Strassburg Gazette The
statement is reply to declarations
made in the reichstag by DR.. Georg
Ricklin, a deputy from Alsace-Lor-
raine, and amounts to governmental
manifestor.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
DECISIVE VICTORY ASSURED
French Deputy Says American Aid Is
Appreciated

Appreciated.
Paris. Oct. 2S.-Marquis Pierre de
Chambrun, French deputy and men,
Der of the War commission to the
United States, spoke at the American
Luncheon club of the wonderful
change in the war situation in the
short space of time since his visit to
America.
"The marvellous effort Of your great
country and it's splendid results have
astonished the world" he said.
"The dawn of decisive victory is
upon us and the expectation Of tomor-
row is victorious peace which will
bring about the rejuvenation of hui
marty and establish long enduring
friendship among the united democra-
cies."
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31

London, Oct. %. - The Americans,
French and British continue to make
slight gains. against the Germans on
the western battle front, in the Italian
theater both the British and Italians
have scored successes, while in
Asiatic Turkey the British have taken
Aleppo, Syria, and are driving ahead
on both banks Of the Tigris in Mes
opotamia, with the Turks unable to
check them.
AIeppo Fall Important.
The fall of Aleppo and the continued
advance up the Tigris are moves of
such strategic value that it is not
unlikely Turkish opposition shortly
will be entirely overcome both in the
Holy Land and Mesopotamia.
The French armies fighting on the
40-mile front between the Disc and
Aisne rivers are keeping up their Of
fensive and have made additional
gains, taking several villages and COM
pelling the Germans to fall back at va
rious points.
Counter Attacks Checked.
In the region southeast of Valen-
ciennes around LIE Quesnoy the Ger
mans have delivered violent counter
attacks against the British.
Their efforts to throw back Field
Marshal Haig's men from the posi-
tions they hold were unsuccessful and
heavy casualties were inflicted on the
enemy by machine gun and rifle fire.
The Americans have begun the sec
ond month of their operations in the
region of Verdun by keeping up their
attacks against the Germans from the
Meuse to the wooded country north
of Grandpre.
Some further progress has been
made, notwithstanding continued
strong opposition by German machine
gunners from behind the natural forti-
fications which abound throughout this
district
American airmen also are continu-
ing their bombing operations behind
the German lines, their latest effort
in this respect having been made
against the territory around Brique-
nay, north of Grandpre, in which 140
airplanes took part, 60 of them being
bombing machines
Since the Americans began their op-
erations northwest of Verdun more
than As villages have been liberated,
an advance of an average depth of 10
miles has been made and more than
10000 Germans have been taken pris.
OnerS.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
FLEE FROM GERMAN PRISON
Three American Aviators Escape to
Neutral Country.

Washington, Oct 28.-The State de-
partment announced that three Ameri-
can aviators captured by the Germans
have escaped from their prison camps
and have succeeded in reaching
neutral country. Their names are
withheld.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-31
Turkish Troops Are Driven From
A|eppo, Syria, by General
AIIenby's Men.
MAKING SLIGHT GAINS
On the Western Front the Americans,
French and British Continue to
Push the Germans From In
vaded Territory.

Washington, Oct. %. - The
American Second army, under
Major General BuIIard, is holding
the line in the Woevre. This was
disclosed by General Pershing in
his communique received at the
War department. RepuIse of
heavy German attacks on the front
northwest of Verdun by Major Gen.
eral Liggett's First army also was
reported.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-12
MAHASKA DID WELL
WINS COMPLIMENT FOR SALE OF
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. .

Mr.. Geo F. McCarty, Chairman of
the Mahaska County w. S. S. Com.
mittee, is in receipt of the following
letter which explains itself:
My dear Mr. McCarty:-We are in
receipt of a copy of the Oskaloosa
Daily Herald for Deccmbcr End indi.
Gated as marked copy. We find In
it report of sales of War Savings
STAMPS during the past week in your
schools, also write-up entitled For
the Honor of Iowa being little
playlet The envelope states the
name of the sender, which we are un-
able to make out. We are returning
the envelope herewith and would
greatly appreciate it IL you won
thank the sender of this paper and
tell him We are mighty pleased to
have it.
I'VE read over the playlet with a
great deal Of interest. II is splendid
and | certainly want to congratulate
the school children and the teachers
of Oskaloosa for the splendid record
they have made in the sale Of War
Savings Stamps for the past week.
"Will you please convey my sim
cere thanks to the sender Of this pa
per, and please remember that we will
always remember the good work you
have done in the War Savings Cam
paign in your county and know you
are continuing your good work in or
der to see that Mahaska county goes
over.
yours very cordially and sincerely
Homer A. Miller,
"State Director.
"Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. s."
Compliment to o. p. Flower.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-12
boys MAKE 0ODAB0VE THE CLOUDS
SUCCESS OF oskALoosA PRINT
ERS IN OTHER DAYS.

The following communication t.
the Des Moines Capital will be reat
locally with much interest:
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 30.-Readinl
The Capital is one of my daily occu
pations. In it find many highly in
'teresting items, historical and other
wise. am now well past my S7tf
birthday, and my memory of the ear
lier days covers many events which
come vividly before me now | was
printer and came to Oskaloosa in
the fall of 1854, and was employed or
the Herald, then owned and edited by
Hon. John r. Needham, who conducted
the paper in company with several
different partners up to near the close
of the decade-'5S or SO.
This week, an editorial in The
Capital entitled The Needham News
paper Family revives some old mem,
ories. w. H. Needham is a younger
brother, not a son, of John R. He,
with his younger brother, D. L., known
as Lee with S. H. NJ. Byers, Henry
Leighton, J. d. Edmundson, John F.
Lacey and others, who all came to
more or less distinction in life, were
school boys at the time of which |
speak and were friends of mine.
"Of this company of school boys of
Sc in Oskaloosa, many are dead.
Leighton died at his post on the Her
aid. Hale died territorial governor
of Wyoming. Lacey, after a distin-
guished career I'M Congress, died in
later years, distinguished and hon
ored member of the bar of the state.
J. d. Edmundson became a banker in
Council Bluffs, and if living, is in re-
tiracy on a fortune, wrought out by
hard labor. Was in Des Moines. His
younger brother, William, studied
medicine, and after successful prac-
tice of many years, is probably living
a peaceful retired life in Denver.
None of the boys of Oskaloosa in
1856 have, l venture to say, laid a
deeper foundation for usefulness in
future years than has w H. Need.
ham, who, with his sons and sons-in.
law, are successfully conducting the
newspapers in various thriving towns
in Iowa. Like the Junkins of Fair.
field, they are making their influence
felt.
Zone other Oskaloosa boy of the
olden days l must not omit. Albert
W. Swain, now for many years resi-
dent at Southampton, England, in
consular service of the government.
No other boy who ever came out of
Oskaloosa from start to finish, de-
serves so much credit as does Col.
AL Swain. He was also a printer
and for many years conducted The
Herald with distinction, adding much
to the influence of the old city.
"W. r. ROBERTS"