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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
WAR AND RECREATION

Because of the war, many spheres
of public life in our country are OBJ
serving strict economy; in others, the
vital issue, the country is becoming
more generous. This is because the
war is making people think.
The Playground and Recreation As
sociation of America in its yearbook
for 1917 reports that provision for
healthful play. for children and adults
has increased Is per cent within the
last year if measured by the number of
Fairgrounds operated, and so per cent
if measured by the amount of money
spent upon them,-s6,5 100000.
One of the interesting features of
the improvement is the great increase
in municipal participation. Another
good thing is the extension of Or
ganized play into the winter months
and in the late evening hours when
the Fairgrounds are lighted. New
buildings have been erected, and
being more and more used for the pur-
pose of recreation.
Another good feature is that of the
$6,5O0,OOO expended, two-thirds of it in
300 cities went for salaries. In 4S1
cities 5000 workers are reported, an
increase of 25 per cent over last year
Some of these positions in the future
will be filled by civil service examina-
tions.
Surely the war has its values II it
so awakens people to such a feeling
of responsibility. The nation realizes
that people cannot keep a stiff upper
lip in crisis like this if they do not
have the proper recreation and diver
sion, but they also realize what rec
reation and diversion will do for
people in peace times as we'll The
money spent for recreational purposes
will mean sunshine and the proper
kind of environment for three quarters
of a million boys and girls of our ma
ton. as we'll as for the grown ups.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
WHAT HOOVER HAS DONE
DURING YEAR ON THE JOB

80 cents pound, with no real sugar
shortage in the world. Refners have
declared that had not the Food Admin
istration controlled the price and dis
tribution of sugar, it would have gone
as high as 35 cents a pound (for we
faced an absolute shortage, which was
not the case during the Civil War;.
So much for US. What food admin
istration in the United States has
meant to the allies is indicated by the
following:
Rrom July l, 1917, to March
81, 1918, we have exported to the
Allies, SO,OOO,OOO bushels of wheat
and -four.
Exports of pork products for March
1918 were over 20 per cent larger than
for any previous month in the last
seven years and almost three times
as great as the highest amount ex-
ported in any month in the four years
before 1915.
Exports of beef products for March
1918 were over per cent larger than
for any previous month in the last
seven years and more than twice as
great as the highest amount exported
in any month in the four years be-
fore 1915.
Those figures are not just figures,
telling the more-or-lessness of those
vague things called exports. Trans
lated into human terms they mean
strength to win a war, life for little
children, comfort for mothers, aid to
patient toilers and desperate refugees;
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

who goes with Shirley on her adven-
turous journey, and who learns the
secret of the Enchanted Barn, may
gain fresh courage to seek his own
pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow.
He will, at any rate, draw a long
breath of satisfaction because Shirley
has proved that the actual world may
sometimes bring to realization the
dreams of youth.
No more delicious story has been
published this summer time, q. B.
s1.35)
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
THE NEW BOOKS
"The Enchanted Barn..

A charming romance is the En-
chanted Barn" by Grace L. H. Lutz.
The heroine Shirley Hollister, a blue
eyed, fair-haired girl stenographer,
becomes involved in momentous affairs
and proves her real courage. At the
end there is a reward as unexpected
as it was delightful.
1t Is a charming romance, with
a heroine as original as she is cour-
ageous and high-spirited. The reader
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Food Hint for Today
On ShOrtcakes,

Strawberry shortcake time is here
Wheatless time arrived before. Never
theless we can have strawberry short
cakes if we use such recipes as these,
all of which have been tried out in
the experimental kitchen of the
United States Food Administration.
These shortcakes can be used for
other fruits as we'll as strawberries.
All measurements are level
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

Barley Ground Rolled Oats ShOrtcake.
2 cups barley flour
y cups ground rolled oats
teaspoons baking powder
/ teaspoon salt
/ tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons fat
l cup liquid
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
For Congress of Eighth District.

We are authorized to announce Frederick
A. Mayhall as candidate for Congress OF
Eighth District, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary August 8. 1918.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

A magazine publishes contrasting
pictures of President Lincoln and
President Wilson. They resemble each
other in the picture only as both wear
high hats. Wilson's hat is the more
polished.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Corn Flour ShOrtcake,

Corn Flour ShOrtcake.
275 cups corn -four
6 teaspoons baking powder
l teaspoon salt
l tablespoon sugar
6 to s tablespoons fat
l cup liquid
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

We are authorized to announce W. L.
Nelson Of Columbia, Boone County, NO., as
a candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Congressman Of the Eighth Congress
sional District, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary August 9, 1918.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
For Representatlye.

The Evening Missourian is authorized to
announce that Stockton Fountain is a can
County, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic party at the August primaries.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Prof. FL. Martin I'm Denver.

Prof. F. L. Martin Of the School Of
Journalism is spending his summer
vacation in Denver, where be is en-
ployed in the Office of the Associated
Press, 1920 Welton street.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Presiding Judge-County Court.

The Evening MissOurlan is authorized
to announce Judge ]. T. Rowland as q
candidate for Presiding Judge Of the Coun-
ty Court. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primaries in August, 1918.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Political alAnnouncements
Prosecuting Attorney.

The Evening MissOurian is authorized to
announce that George S. Starrett is the
candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, sub
tect to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary August 6, 1918.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

the mine this morning when a roo.
fell upon him. He was over go years
old and leaves a wife and sava,.,
children.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Caanry Court Clerk,

The Evening Missourian is authorized
to announce that c. W. Davis Is a candi.
date for reelection to the office Of CLERK
Of the County Court, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries August, 1918
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Method of Making These ShOrtcakes.

Mix the dry ingredients, cut in the
fat and add liquid. For individual
serving, place dough on slightly
Toured board, pat to u inch thickness
and cut as for biscuit. For family
sized portions, place dough in we'll
creased pan and pat to desired thick
ness. Bake in hot oven. Egg may
be added to dough If desired.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Barley.COrnflOur ShOrtcake.

Barley-COrnflOur ShOrtcake.
2 cups barley flour
~ cups corn flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
I teaspoon salt.
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons fat
1 cup liquid
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Corn.Ground Rolled Oats Shortcake.

~ cups contour
11a cups ground rolled oats
teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons fat
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08

they mean the defeat of the conquest
mad, the victory of free men, and hope
of the world.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Negro Miner Killed.

Henry Winn, negro miner in the
Blackfoot Coal Company's mine on the
Blackfoot gravel road, was killed at
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-06-08
Advertising Printing That
Pays Its Own Way

The printing that shows itself distinctive from all
the rest pays for itself many times over When
there's so much advertising printing on boards, in
windows and in the mail as there is today, yours
must be different in order toget attention. fit'sony
ordinary--or below par--the money itco is wasted.
Don't be afraid of OVERRIDING it by buying too good
printing. You can't buy good printing if
your purposes worthy.
Put all you can into itnot necessarily all the money
you can, but at least all the effort--and it will
a handsome profit for you
Let us help you plan your printing. Well maket
distinctive and you'll be more than pleased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

Buy Thrift Staml
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
RRFAKS MORBID RECORD

New York, May 31.-A new
worlds record in the 35-pound
weight event was claimed today by
Pat Mcdonald, unattached, who
yesterday heaved the iron ball SO
feet 3 inches at the Irish-American
Athletic clubs Sheridan memorial
meet at Celtic park. The old rec
ord was 81 feet u inches, made by
Fat Ryan, Sept. l. 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
DEMPSEY SIGNS
TO BOX FULTON
Leaders In Heavyweight MI.
Matched fOF 20 Round Dse,,i .'l'
Battle.

Denver, Colo, May y
Dempsey Of Salt Lake civ T "a.
and Fred Fulton OF Pocb' VA
Mimi, late yesterday signed 1. .-.sl e
to meet in a 20-round eonss :, '. q.
decision at Danbury, Conn .
July 4. l"' 0
The men are regarded a. L.,
ers in the heavyweight 80 ls-'
division. The bout viii bs "a. =.
NOTED by J. r. Mulvihill N y ~
bury. The amount OF the purse = )
which the men Will contest w. V .
made known. q.
The principals have agreed n :,
low 10 per cent Of the pross a : !
ceipts Of the fight to 20 n .
charities. MulVih.ll announces !.
rangements had been made for =, !.
tion pictures to be taken N J.
bout and these will be turned -
in their entirety TO war cbs...
pursuits. Honest John Keliv
New York city was named oa...
stakeholder.
No regular purse, II ia ups.,
stood, will be put up for the ~
but each man will be paid a III,
ulated amount by the promo,s
Fulton, according to Mulvlbnl II
receive S12,500. How much Ds~.
sey will get Is not known here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
HARNESS RACE POSTPONED

New York, May Slowing to in
clement weather, which made the
Sheepshead speedway track too
slippery and dangerous for fast
auto racing. the management yes
terday announced that the Hark-
ness handicap at 100 miles, and
the other events on today's pro-
gram, had been postponed until
tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
PAINTERS BUMP
MACHINISTS 80
Is Opener at Island City Park;
Carpenters Beat Federal
Employees IL to 1.
UNION LEAGUE.

In the Trades Union league, the
Machinists bowed in defeat yester-
day before the Painters when the
latter came out on the long end of
an s to count. The game was
played at Douglas park and was
well attended.
Britt pitching for the Painters,
held his opponents to two hits,
while his teammates supported
him in royal fashion. The game
was marked by clean fielding and
snappy play. The game was called
in the seventh to make way for
the Carpenters and Federal En-
plOyes.
The scOre:-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
OIL COMPANY is
WINNER 3 TO |
Defeat Island Citys in Great Game
at Augustana Campus
Show Class.
MUSCATINE WINS ANOTHER
Keller Club. Old Boosters, WallOp
the OVerlandS 10 to o in
Suggest

In a classy exhibition of base
ball. the Illinois Oil company nine
OF the Inter-City league copied
from the Island Citys at the Angus
tana campus yesterday afternoon, 3
10 L
The contest was played without
bobble, while Z. Tabor, hurting for
the Oil company struck out Il bats
men. A fIuke home run by SANDY
O'%eil in the first inning which
brought in two markers was in a
great part responsible for the Is
land City defeat The drive should
have been a single. ONeil making
the circuit while the entire Island
City team was hunting for the ball
in the tall grass. Pitching of Tabor
for the oil men, W Danielson for
the Island Citys, and great catch
OF a long high foul back of first
base by Johnson, Island City first
sacker, featured. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
U. S. SLAvS OPPOSE HUNS.

Chicago, May 31-Slayic league,
tc unite Slavs of this country into
an active patriotic body, was or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

how to keep the blood strong and
free from the many impurities to
which it is constantly subject.
1t gives the history of 8. S. g.,
the worlds most successful blood
remedy, which has been sold for
more than fifty years by druggists
everywhere. This book will be sent
free TO all who write to Swift Spe-
cf1c Co, Dept. A. Atlanta, Ca
(Ady1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
Bits o. Sport

Chicago, May 31.-The Hutchin-
son club of the Western league will
be moved TO Oklahoma City and the
Topeka club will be transferred to
Hutchinson, effective June 2.
Lew Tender was awarded a de-
cision over Vincent Pokorni in 10
rounds at Cleveland.
Foster Lalor was selected cap
tain 1918 baseball team University
of Illinois.
Upper Iowa college by score OF
to l defeated state teachers and
won Hawkeye conference
Camp Custer baseball team de-
feated Camp Grant 5 to 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
ZBYSZKO RELEASED
FROM ELLIS ISLAND

New York, May 31.-Wladek
Zbyszko, heavyweight wrestler
was released from Ellis Island
where he had been held since Fri
day by government officials. No
statement was made as to the rea-
son for his detention.
Buy War Savings Stamps
Chief Bender, Indian pitcher, has
been purchased by the New York
Americans from the Philadelphia
Nationals, for the waiver price
Bender was a holdout and had been
playing with the Fore River team
of the shipbuilders' league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
League Standings
American League.
YesterdaY'S Resnlts.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago, AZ; Cleveland, 3-3.
Washington, Al; Boston, 90.
Detroit, 2; st. Louis, l.
New York, 2; Philadelphia, /.
Games Today.
Chicago at Cleveland.
st. Louis at Detroit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

Painters ....10 5 0 0-8 10 1
Machinists 100 0 0 0 0 90 2 3
Summary:-Two base hits, Nor
Jensen, Williams; stolen bases,
Brockway, 2, Wilson, Exner, Sara
mex; bases on balls, off Kerr 2, off
Britt /; struck out, by Kerr, 2,
Dexner, 1, Britt, 8; hit by pitched
ball. Ochs, Harder. Umpire-Mc-
Neal.
The Federal Employees and Car
penters next took the field and the
wood workers copied II to l in a
loosely played feat.
Score by innings:
F. E. ....OO1 5000 o. 2 9
| Carp. % 0 0 l 2 Ill 10 3
Batteries: Clark, Hunt and
Gertz; Shean and O'Connors.
At Davenport the Silvis Shop
team walloped the Pressmen p
to 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
What Do You Know
About Your Blood Supply?

Your Ignorance May St&rtle You.
Few people know of the many
functions Of the blood supply, and
just how important 1t is that 1t be
kept absolutely free from all i'm
purities. The health OF the entire
body depends upon the condition Of
the blood. You are invited to write
and obtain a booklet that gives you
some invaluable information on
this important subject. 1t tells
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
NAVAL TEAM IS
VICTOR IN FEST
Take Third Game of Series From
Army, z to 8, Before Large
Turnout of Royalty.

London, May 31.-The navy came
back strong yesterday afternoon in
the third game of the Army-Navy
baseball series at the Chelsea foot.
ball grounds and defeated the army
headquarters team, to s.
Carter, former Annapolis star,
who was on the rubber for the
jackies, kept the army's nine hits
well scattered. The finals were:
r. H. Z.
Army NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Navy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 13 2
Princess Pat, daughter of the
Duke of Connaught, pitched the
first ball and London society was
out in force
Todays victory is the first won
by the navy. The army won both
previous contests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

Island Citys ..O1OO 900 o.
Oil company 2 o 0 0 0 0 3
Two-base hit-W. Danielson.
Home run-O,Neil. Struck out-By
W. Danielson, 5; by E. Tabor, IA.
Bases on balIs-Of Danielson, 2;
off f. Tabor, 4. Umpire-Harry
Lewis.
In Davenport the Overlands lost
to the Keller club, formerly the
Boosters, 10 to 0.
Score:
Overlands -.......-....... o
Keller club ....--.-.--..- ~
Nuscatine annexed another when
thev defeated the Davenport Loco
motive works in a close game, 1 to
O. The score:
MuSCdLlno - = = =
Locomotive works .........O l
Batteries Diercks and Stencil;
FTp and Peterson
RiJv Thrift STAMPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Cincinnati, 81; Chicago, 60.
Pittsburgh, SO; St. Louis, GA.
Boston, "a; Brooklyn. Is.
New York, g.; Philadelphia, 3.
Games Today.
Boston at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh
New York at Philadelphia (two
games).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS.
American Association.


Columbus, / Toledo, 0.
Columbus, 3; Toledo, 90 in
nings).
Minneapolis, 8; st. Paul, 3.
Louisville, 5; Indianapolis, 1.
Milwaukee, 2; Kansas City, !.
Milwaukee, s; Kansas City, 6.
Southern Association.
New Orleans, 2; Chattanooga, /.
New Orleans, 10; Chattanooga, 0
q innings).
Memphis, 5; Birmingham, 3.
Atlanta. 5; Little Rock, 4.
Nashville, 4; Mobile, 8.
International League.
Rochester, 4 Syracuse, (morn-
ing).
Rochester, 4; Syracuse. o CATER
noon.
Buffalo. 6; Toronto. l (morning)
Toronto, 3; Buffalo, (after-
noon.
Binghamton, II; Baltimore, 4
(morning).
Binghamton, IL; Baltimore, 4
| (afternoon).
! Newark at Jersey City, wet
grounds.
Pacific Coast League.
San Francisco, 2; Vernon, 0.
San Francisco, 2: Vernon. /.
Los Angeles, 2; Sacramento, l.
Sacramento, 4 +; Los Angeles, l.
Salt Lake, 6; Oakland. 5.
Salt Lake, 4; Oakland, 8.
Texas League.
Fort Worth, 6; Shreveport, 8.
San Antonio, 4; Dallas, 0.
Houston, z; Waco, 0.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-02
NEWS AND LETTERS
FROM BELTRAM co.
SOLDIERS SAILORS
aOvER SEA JOURNAL

THE Over Sea Journal" first edi-
ton, price per copy Free, which
was published Somewhere in
England" has been received by Mrs.
Jennie Noel, rural route No. One,
iBemidji, the GeditOr. being her son,
Arthur l.. Brown, aero squadron,
London.
The first issue OF the journal is a
letter written across two folded legal
size sheets, and before proceeding
very far he says: ]. 5s
IT seems that you are deeply In
5terested I'M the Red Cross and I am
glad you are. You are sure doing
your bit by 1t. don't know what
the American soldier would do II
gftywasn't for the Red Cross and Y. M.
C. A. ~
Then the young soldier continues,
Had an invitation out to dinner this
afternoon but didn't go on account of
rain. They sure are treating us
Americans right and show us good
time ....
The letter also shows the proper
spirit son the part OF the mother Tor
the son says In part, Was glad to-
hear from home and must say the Lett
sters sure did me good. had pic
'ture OF you worrying about me but
could see by your letters that you
felt different about 1t.
Most Of the letter is d regular sons
letter to his mother and OF interest
only to the family. 4 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-02
THE SPIRIT THAT WINS.
(By United Press.

London, Sept. 4. (By Mail. lit
must have been the merry crowd Of
"blue boys" in the train today that
made the old woman opposite become
communicative. She turneu to her
neighbori and said. Does yer art
good ter see EN-, don't 1T? I've jest
bin ter see my old man in the 'orpi-
tai. Els bin wounded terrible bad
'elpless as biby, e is! When e
first went out to France l felt bit
cut up about having ter go out ter
work and leave the kids. But there!
It lad ter be, jest ter keep things
goin' nit. I thought it was only
goin' ter be for the duration of the
war, but wen e sees me ter day e
says, Liz. mate, it looks as if yer'll
ave ter go on bein' the old man of
the family And it do, too! Never
mind, I amt grumb1ing. I'm that
glad to ave i'm back at all. !" And
she laughed. s 81 VA
The laugh was contribution from
the "old man." but the tears in her
eyes came straight from the heart Of
the "old woman. '' s s5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-02
4 CLEAR COMPLEXION
Rudy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DR.. Edwards, a Well-Known
Ohio Physician

@ Dr.. r. M. Edwards for II years treated
scores Of women for liver and bowel
ailments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made OF few
weli-known vegetable ingredients mixed
with olive oil, naming them Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. You viii know them. by
their olive color. -
These tablets are wonder.workers on the
liver and bowels, which cause normal
action, carrying off the waste and poison
Gus matter In ones system.
If you have pale face, sallow look, dull
eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches,
listlessS no-good feeling, all out Of sorts,
inactive bowels, you take one OF Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for time
and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take Dr.. Edwards Olive T tablets the sue
cessful substitute for calomel-now and
then just to keep in the pink Of condition.
lOc and 25c per box. All druggists.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-02
MARKHAM REGISTER

p g .H z Z Z
Guests at the Markham yesterday
were d. s. Hupp, Minneapolis; G. w.
Manhood, Brainerd; ! p. ]. Dion, Du-
.luth; ]. J. Anderson, Duluth; 2. A.
Pypke, Minneapolis; G. J.. Normack,
Moose Lake; A.. B. Kilbourne, Min
neapolis; Il. S. soffin, Minneapolis;
IA. A, Campbue, Duluth; F. A. Tap
pen, Minneapolis; D. Ward, Mime
apolis; HI. L. Castle, Pittsburgh, Pa;
William Lennon, Kelliher; F. p.
Hess, Chicago; F. A. Lewis, Mime
apolis; G. B. Staig, Minneapolis; 3,
G. Stockland, Minneapolis; John M.
Graham, Duluth; f. J. Bushard.
Minneapolis; e. A. Dahl, Duluth;
Gus Berg. Minneapolis; ]. Fogelberg,
Fosston, and J . 6. Sessel, Brainerd
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-02
PIGEONS CARRY MESSAGES.

London, Sept. S. (By Mail J.
Nearly 1000 messages carried by
pigeons have passed through head
quarters OF the naval pigeon service.
AsBritish seaplane sen, the follow
ing message In duplicate by two pig
cons at 7:24 a. m. one day:
Am down Off Rough
sea-"
Both pigeons brought the message
in at a. m. and by $3.50 a. m. yes
sci had been sent to the planes
assistance. E m
On another occasion the crew or a
flying boat found itself in difficulties
at sea and sent a pigeon with an ap-
peal for help.
There was a strong head-wind,
against which the bird had to battle.
He fought his way Fhomeward until
he had crossed theseoast line; but his
exertions proved too much for him
and 4he fell dead within a few miles
OF home. The message was delivered,
however. and the crew Of the flying
boat was saved.
Naval statistics show pigeons sue
coed in delivering IS per cent OF mes
isages entrusted to them. q