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The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
few away. 1t certainly was great
day to be in Washington.

few away. 1t certainly was great
day to be in Washington.
1t is surprising at the few accidents
there were but everyone was good
natured. not in a. hurry, and the
crowds easy to handle. 1t was very
funny to see old, bewhiskered men
going around footing tin horns for
all they were worth, and to see sedate
CD citizens parading the streets
dragging strings of cow-bells bump
ing along behind. 1t was a little
surprising at first to be walking along
calmly, feel something funny about
year head and on looking around
find that some enthusiastic person
had used feather tickler under your
chin or on the back of your neck
and was grinningly noting the effect.
Every one is looking forward to peace
now, and perhaps another gala day
will be in order.
imagine many Of the government
employees will go home Christmas and
stay as they expect to be turned off
soon anyway. Do not know when
our department will close but will
stick to it to the end. 1t is 1900 and
am going to Hyattsville in the morn
ing and attend Co. Grange. Have
the rest of the week off and want to
loaf little.
In a letter written a day or two
before this Miss Strever tells of the
big celebration that was pulled off
in Washington when the first report
came that an armistice had been
signed. She stated that the govern
ment employees did not quit work that
day but that everyone else celebrated
and expected that they felt little
foolish the next day because of it.
Miss Strever speaks of a little visit
she and Miss Carrie SchreibeE had
with Miss Esther Kelley, another Ord
way girl in Washington. The girls
who are there are all taking advant-
age of the opportunity to see every
thing they can of general interest,
and of course take trips whenever
the occasion and their time permit
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
Chinese Plant statuettes.

Chinese gardeners sometimes plant
statuettes of tiny men firmly In
pots, just like real plants, and then
train live evergreens to grow up over
these statuettes. The vines thus form
IL kind of robe for the statuette men,
their white faces and hands protrudlng
from the green leaves.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
PENNIES IN THE BOX

The mail carriers frequently find
in the mail boxes along the routes
letters to be mailed and the postage
for which are few pennies in the
box. Along in the winter tine when
the mercury gets down well to the
zero point it's rather hard picking
for them to get hold of these pen
nies. Some one. possibly postman
with poeticai ability. has written the
following which very cleverly covers
this penny in the box" system:
(Ths Postman Speaks:)
I'm Uncle Sans most favorite pet,
I'm hearty and I'm hale,
I've nothing in the world to do
But glide around with mail.
But one thing nearly breaks my heart
And my nervous system shocks.
It's the everlasting pennies
That I'm fishing from the box.
I carry stamps and envelopes,
And postal cards and such;
And I would like to sell few
'Twould please me very much.
But a man can't sell unless you buy,
No matter how he talks;
So l have kept on diving
After the pennies in the box.
It's all right in the spring time,
Or when the summer breezes blow,
But a different proposition
When it is thirty-two below;
When all your fingers and your toes
Are frozen hard as rocks,
It's most anything but funny
Scratching pennies from the box.
And now, quite confidential.
I'll tell you something more;
A rural carrier way out West
Forgot himself and swore;
He said: II can stand the snowdrifts,
can stand the frozen locks,
But blast the measlcy pennies
In blasted measley box.
When the roll is called up yonder, p"
And we all shall gather there,
They wouldn't let a mail man in
If they knew he'd learned to swear.
If you want st. Peter to open the gate
When your rural carrier knocks,
Buy stamps and don't be guilty
OF putting pennies in the box.
-Capper's Weekly.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
MARRIAGE Iicenses

Marriage licenses issued recently
are as follows;
Willard Johnson and Pearl Arthur,
both of Sugar City, November 8.
G. T. Hetzel, of Crowley. and Clara
Bell Carr, of Ordway, November IL.
Alfred Zinn, OF Ordway, and Au-
drey Flanagan, Of Croydon, Ind.
November 49,
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
Tax Sale Small

The delinquent tax list this year
is not large and during the past week
considerable percent of the property
advertised has had taxes paid. so the
list for actual sales on December 12,
of the county.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

ID. p. Hersperger left Wednesday
for Fisher. Ark, where he will look
after his bee business during the
winter months. Mrs. Hersperger's
sister. Mrs. Dennis, of Tulsa. Okla
is here and will remain with her
during Mr.. Hersperger's absence.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
RemodeIing Residence.

Remodeling Residence.
DR.. H. C. Swift is making some
excellent improvements on his farm
residence in the Bob Creek district.
The house is being remodeled to the
extent that it will be almost a new
residence when he has finished It,
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John Harmon came
down from Coaldale last week to see
their daughter. Mrs. Mazella Waite,
of Sugar City. who had been i'll with
influenza. They drove down and left
on their return Saturday accompani-
ed by Mrs. Waite.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
DELBERT LEE ENLIsTs

Delbert Lee, who has enlisted in
the navy, is located at the detention
camp, Mare Island. Calf. He will
be there for the next three weeks
at least.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
NOT THE FLU

/ sure am very sick gringo,
There's a lull and lisp in my lingo;
l am tortured with pain,
From my toes to my brain,
And feel like crippled flamingo
I'm as hot as Mexican mango;
My nerves are all darcing the tongo;
am sore, every inch,
And it's almost n cinch,
That I've got the Spanish fandango
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
INJURED In ACTION

Forest Cadwallader, formerly of
Rocky Ford, is reported to have been
injured in action in France on Oc-
tober IA. He is brother of Mrs.
Shorty" Dye, of this city, and the son
of E. e. Cadwallader. of Rocky Ford.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

FOR SALE
Early Ohio spuds, $500 cwt.
One span coming year old mare
mules, big ones, well broke.
One span sorrel mares, VT. about
100 lbs. each. 4 year olds.
One roam gelding, coming yrs.
weight 1000 lbs, well broke.
w. c. PETRIE.
miles north of Cudahy ranch.
1929 mi. N. of Cudahy ranch.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith arrived
last week in Ordway. Mr.. Smith had
been in California for the past month
and Mrs. Smith came from their
home in Nebraska. They have a
tract of land just southwest of Ord
way which is being put into cultiva-
tion and on which Mr.. Smith is build
ing residence and other buildings.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Winona wagon, 2 3S in, with bols-
ter springs.
Set medium weight harness.
No. 10 De Laval separator.
Two churns.
Washing machine.
These things are all in good con-
dition. Phone or call at residence.
Harry ingalls,, Ordway. 11-22
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
ESTRAYED

Red Roam COW, branded SR on left
side. Inform New Era or r. S. Rod
dy.. II.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

Mrs. Ball, of Hannibal, Mo-, visit
ed for few days this week with
her niece, Miss Kcsterson
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD

I the tim o the l lti a mp a
p
Is
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22

Carbon paper at this ONCE.
The Ordway new era., 1918-11-22
NICHE SAU

Typewriter ribbons-this office.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
CONNECTICUT OPPOSES PEACE
Unless Preceded By Unconditional
 Surrender.

Connecticut opposes any peace tIeaty with Germany and her vassals unless preceded by an unconditional surrender" as being against the in terests of America and her allies and against an enduring and just peace
 This expression of the fighting spir- | of all Connecticut is contained in a resolution passed by the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense. tele graphed by the Council to the Presi- dent of the United States, and sent to members of the cabinet, the Connee- tieut delegation in Congress, and to aIl other state defense councils. The resolution, drawn by Justice George ". Wheeler of Bridgeport, was pass ed unanimously by the Council h passing it, members of the Council believed that they were expressing The spirit of the entire State of Con nectieut
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
EARLY MORNING RIDE IN ICE
 WAGON

If Stanley Lizka had stuck to the water wagon Saturday evening he would not have been taken to the po- lice station in an ice wagon and fined s5 and costs of S9.19 for being found drunk.
 Stanley said that he had the infiu- enza and was sick Saturday night. He took a couple of whiskeys and didn't remember anything more. He was found no lawn on Elm street so drunk that an ice wagon passing at 3 o'clock Sunday morning was used to carry him across the river to little room with an iron door.
 Sunday he furnished a bond of Si5 and went home When the fine and costs were paid the bond money was reduced to 9l cents. which was turn ed over to the defendant.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11

Just at the beginning of a he logical time to purchase your hosiery Included in this shipment Superior Cotton Stockings, in Black White CoFdavan and Suede Fleecedlned Stockings Black Cashmere Black and White anthe finer grades White and col
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11

Phone 5sS-2 FREE nFrIvERY IN CITY
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
FATHER OF EIGHT CHILDREN JUDGE THOUGHT HIS PLACE
 AT HOME

Napoleon Lapointe appeared in the city court before Judge Geissler on Saturday morning charged with in toxication. He pleaded guilty La pointe told the court that he was a steady worker, and had employment at the Manhasset mill in this city.
 Are you married?" queried his honor
 Yes" said Napoleon, and I've got eight children" :"
 "I should think" said the judge, that you would have your hands full at home. without going and getting drunk. I'm going to let you go.
 And so the case was continued for six months.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
PUTNAM MAN GRANTED A PAT
 ENT

Lawrence (. Walsh of this city has been granted patent on sewing machine.
 Mir. Walsh is the father of Sam Walsh. who formerly lived on Grove street, but who has removed to Prov idence.
 The machine is used for sewing IF mills and has been on the market for some time The machines are assem- bled in building on South Man street. from where they are shipped to various mills,
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
Buy rdD ssP' The Peoples Store i9i:s s:sg % G.aa aa'

You may not fully real ize it, but the size and type of knitting needle you use have much to do with the kind of sweater or other article you are making. Therefore get knitting needles. of the proper shape and flexibil~ ity.
 Sock Needles in the pop
 ular white bone with
 colored tips ....>> BOG Sweater Needles in amber
 and white ..>>. 35c
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11

The aNeS and heis eS opu6ul iV' the army since we entered the war number 5I2I.729. costing S6,S91 .s6l. There are &4.972 rolling kitchens, VI aes, S47 4S0 QUO 3S.427 field
 5usans A6'5 est log. 9.so6
 aests. coating S2 2152.65o, and 5000 blaeksmiths chests. cost ing S2240e0 The army is using 2'- 574.eSa shovels costing q each l. S92. 300 lantern globes costing 30 cents each. I05.727 desks, costing $t.377 .360 and 47.5tl portable forges, costing s950.s2o
 There have been contracted for 100000 motor trucks Of all types. sizes and styles. costing $24oSl5,0O0; IL. roo passenger cars. costing sl2.- 275.00o: 64. 400 motorcycles. costing sI0.255. .o00. together with many thousand bicycles aud cargo and tank t1a lars
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
TO BUY BONDS FOR PARISH

Rev. C. F. Bedard announces that whatever money is taken next Sun day over and above that taken in an average collection, will be used to buy Liberty Bonds for St, Mary s parish. This applies to all masses.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11

Your boy would like The Patriot each week. Let us send it to him. En- ter a subscription in his name. It Will follow him to France.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11

Artillery Ammunition 3,oo0o0o.0o0 and small Arms Ammunition S9oo'- 0o0.0 .0u0
 EAbendiures in connection with military engineering operations di- reetly relating to the war have eA eeeded S37a. .ouu.o00 the uaat year, the larger part going for docks and rad- ways in France
 Since the beginning of our paruei- patton in the war. there have been bought fer Army use 62546l.392 ibs of flour at cos, of S4S.35att5. tS6,5S2. .3t6 lbs of sugar al cost or sl4.452.512. ll045t,670 lbs of bacon at d cost of $43375.4t5, l02.S9i7i2 lbs. of dried beans. at a cost of $l2.- eta46e, 72.274.52e cans of tomaioes. at a cost of ss27s.l2l and SS,42l 2a6 lbs of rice at cost of s2,7755ls. Theae are but six standard articles of food but they give an idea of the slAe of lTnele Sam's market basket
 Here K an idea of the Army 8 clothing bill from April l. l9lI. To
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-11
SOME USES OF THE PEOPLES MONEY BY TsE WAR
 DEPARTMENT

Since the United States entered the WAT, little more than l8 months ago. the War Department has raised. equipped. trained and with naval help. sent across the sea upward Of a million and d half Of soldiers and has practically AS many more under trnMiag al home The number of American soldiers lost in transit as d result of U-boat attacks up to Sep tember 1 last was less than 500.
 In thls time more than 2.o000O0 rifles Of the new 1917 model. consid- cred by many experts the best army rife in the world. have been made. Inspected, assembled and issued. and The weekly production Is growing.
 The total amount of money directly appropriated by Congress for the Ordinance Program or for which au- thorization has been given to incur obligations, amounts to approximate ly SI2,000 900 900. since the begin ming of tne war.
 From the beginning of the war, 10 June 90 i9l8 the last day Of the past fiscal year, contracts were pidCeu by the Ordinances Department from appropriations and authorizations existing al that time amounting to 34 306 0h6 .000 It is estimated that during the present fiscal year ending June 30. 1918. the actual cash eNpen- lltufes for ordnance will reach d to- tai of g. .UU0 000.000.
 The major items for which cash expend5uTe5 were made or for which contracts were placed up 10 June 90
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01
GERMAN SUBMARINES
AIMED AT NEUTRALS

Germany's war leaders are using
the submarine to prevent fulfillment
of Americas agreements to feed and
relieve European neutrals, according
to a statement by the War Trade
Board. 1t says:
"a mass of cumulative evidence
and indications in the possession OF
the War Trade Board show that Ger
many Is employing the submarine
menace to prevent neighbor neutrals
receiving any food or favors at the
hands of the United States and its
associates in the war, and to coerce
these neutrals through starvation
and political and economic depend
ence upon Germany, quite as much
as to strike at the communications
of it's opponents-Germany's ostensi-
BILE aim in proclaiming the ruthless
campaign.
Further indications tend to show
that the submarines are being used
along similar dog-in-the-manger lines
to destroy neutral shipping without
regard to its employment"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01
GIVEN
ON SHIPS LAUNCHED

Exact figures on the progress of
shipbuilding in the United States
have been made public by the ship
ping board as a result of debate in
the senate, during which officials
said statements had been made
based on inaccurate information.
Since the shipping board began its
work, 1873 vessels have been launch
ed, of which 1913 have been complet-
ed and put into service. The launch
ings we're divided between 165 requl-
sitioned vessels and 23 which were
built on contract in yards construct
ed for the purpose or which had only
just been put into operation. Eleven
OF the launchings were wood, all the
remainder being steel.
Twelve contract steel vessels have
been launched and three of them
have been completed. Three of $500
tons were launched at Los Angeles,
two of 9,400 tons at Oakland, four Of
$50 tons at Seattle, one of 11,700
tons at San Francisco, and two of
$500 tons at Great Lakes port.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01

states soon. With the exception Of
SIS, 900 appropriated by the state of
Washington, all money used to pay
the hunters comes from the govern
ment. Washington turns over $l5,-
900 to Mr.. Averill to use in the work.
"The method of hiring hunters is
more effective than the bounty law, "
said Mr.. Averill, for the reason that
the bounty law is not strong in
ducement to hunters and trappers to
work at any other time than winter,
when the fur is valuable. The most
effective periods of the year for de-
stroying predatory animals is in the
spring, summer and early fall"
Mr.. Averill considers that effort
being made by the government to
exterminate predatory animals is an
important measure for the conserva
tion of food.
Predatory animals" he said, kill
$40, 100000 worth of livestock every
year, and most of this destruction is
in the western states. This is to say
nothing of loss by rabies, which is
scattered by wild animals. And in
addition to this loss, is destruction
of game birds and animals that is
too large to be estimated"
Mr.. Averill says that rabies is
more prevalent now in eastern Wash
ington than in Oregon. In Oregon
there is more of it in klamath and
Malheur counties than in other Sec
tions. James Beckley, a klamath
county farmer, has lost about $4,000
worth of livestock from the disease
The loss in Washington in the last
year has amounted to over 100000.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01
Greatest Insurance
Business in World

More than $12, ,OOO,0OO,OOO of in
surance upon the lives of members
of the military and naval forces Of
the United States has been written
by the Bureau of War-Risk Insur-
ance of the United States treasury.
A year ago the total amount of life
insurance in force in the United
States was about $4,000, 100000.
In a few months the United States
government has written more than
so per cent of that amount.
1t furnishes this insurance to the
beneficiaries at the same rate that
private companies would furnish 1t
in times of peace. This insurance is
bought and paid for at regular rates
by the beneflciaries, except that the
nation assumes the additional risk
that being in the military and naval
service of the country entails upon
the beneficiaries.
When Americans give up their prl-
vate occupations and in obedience to
the call of their country and the law
of the land, often at great financial
sacrifice, face the dangers of war
and offer their lives in the service of
their country, it is but right and just
that upon the nation and not upon
them should be put the added cost Of
insurance their dangerous occupation
incurs.
Secretary McAdoo says that the
soldier and sailor insurance Is the
justest, wisest and most humane pro-
vision ever made by any nation for
its fighting forces. This opinion Is
shared in by the soldiers and sailors
and by the people of the United
States. The injustice, the partiality,
the inequalities and other evils of the
old pension system are replaced by 4
just, fair and generous insurance sys-
tenn which over 80 per cent Of the
fighting forces of the nation have
hastened to take advantage Of.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01

Mr.. Hoover has asked for team
work. II you are riding hobby
horse, climb down off 1t until the
war is over. All your energies are
needed in the big fight against Prus-
sianism. All other crusades can wait.
Don't give aid and comfort to the
enemy by stirring up strife, even in
a good cause, when you should be
back of your government heart and
soul, instead Of embarrassing 1t with
internal turmoil. Let's all give Mr..
Hoover the teamwork he wants. Re-
member we are fighting country
whose teamwork Is perfect-and
compulsory.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01
WHAT YOUR BONDS -
WILL ACCOMPLISH

The following figures give one a
definite idea of what his or her loan
to the government by the purchase
OF Liberty bonds will accomplish
when used by the War Department:
One $50 bond will buy trench
knives for a rifle company or 20
hand grenades, or IA rifle grenades,
or 81 cases of surgical instruments
for enlisted mems belts, or 10, cases
of surgical instruments for officers
belts.
A $100 bond will clothe a soldier,
or feed a soldier for eight months,
or purchase rifles, or 80 rifle gren-
ades, or 43 hand grenades, or 25
pounds of ether, or las hot-water
bags, or 1000 surgical needles.
A 500 and a $50 bond will clothe
and equip an infantry soldier for
service overseas, or feed soldier for
year.
Two 800 bonds will purchase a
horse or mule for cavalry, artillery
or other service.
Three 500 bonds will clothe SOL
dier and feed him for one year in
France, or buy a motorcycle for a
machine-gun company.
Four 500 bonds will bay an X-ray
outfit.
One $500 bond will supply bicycles
for the headquarters company of an
infantry regiment.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01
Officers Material
School Wants Men

Bremerton, Wash, April 1.-An
added incentive was given the re-
cruiting drive of the naval reserves
when announcement was made that
the thirteenth naval district has
been called upon to furnish quota
of 40 men month for the Officers
Material School, Opportunity to at
tend this school is to be given re-
cruits who have the necessary requis-
ties. This school is branch OF the
Naval Auxiliary Reserve.
At the present time the school Is
graduating deck officers on an aver
age of from 100 to $50 a month.
The monthly draft of men from this
district will be transferred to the
U. S. S. Gopher at Chicago. The men
will be kept aboard the Gopher for
preliminary training to last month.
after which they will be moved to
Cleveland for assignment to ships
on the Great Lakes. The training
aboard ship will run into two months
when the men will be returned to the
Gopher for final selection. Subse-
quently, short cruises will be taken
by the prospective officers and they
will be picked according to individ-
ual merit. Those who do not meas
ure up to the required standard will
be given whatever other rating they
prove qualified to fill.
Qualifications necessary for en-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01

trance to the school require an edu-
cational training equivalent to at
least completion of high school
course, including a good knowledge
Of trigonometry and logarithms. The
age limit is 81 to 30, inclusive.
The naval reserves at present are
enlisting second class seamen and
radio operators. Those desiring a
chance to attend the officers school
would be required to enter the serv-
ice as second class seamen, and as
such, If their qualifications are
deemed to fit them for training as
line officers, they undoubtedly will
be given-an opportunity to go to the
school. Even If recruit was not
acceptable for the officers school,
there would still remain many other
ways for advancement, and the scope
of the navy's program in the war
likewise expanding, the chances for
rapid promotion are plentiful.
The goal of the recruiting drive
which has been undertaken is 1O,-
900 additional naval reserves. This
number is being sought within the
limits of the thirteenth naval dis
trict, which embraces Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Yyo-
ming.
Further information may be OBJ
tained by applying to the U. S. Naval
Training Camp, Seattle, or by writ
ing Lieut.. TO. Ellingham, District
Enrolling Officer, at the Navy Yard,
Puget Sound, Washington.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01

The handsome bulletin board in
our window at Red Cross headquar-
ters, also several smaller cards for
use on the workroom walls, were
made and donated by F. B. Sankey.
The gift of these artistic placards was
a highly appreciated contribution.
Mrs. A. II. Davenhill and Mrs. Ben
Lennox were welcome visitors at our
workroom last Friday. They
brought in 27 refugee garments re-
Gently completed by the flourishlng
Red Cross unit at Valley View.