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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
BILL TO INCREASE DRAFT AVA|LABLES
War Department Desires to Call to C0IOrs Youths Attaining Majority
 Since June ,, 19i7-Prompt
 Passage Expected in Senate.

Washington, Jan i5.--At the re- quest of the war department today Chairman Chamberlain, of the sem ate military committee, introduced bill for the registration for mili- tary duty of all men who have be- come 2i years of age since June 5, 1917, when the draft law went into effect.
 Another bill which Senator Cham berlain introduced at the request of the administration would provide for furloughing national army men for harvesting crops and other agri- cultural duty.
 Another bill would put the quota of the states on the basis of avail able men in the first class instead of on population.
 In determining upon the registra- tion of men who have become 2i since the draft law was enacted, the war department has rejected any plan to raise the age limits of the draft to take in men more than 3i.
 Registration of men who have be- come of age since the draft law was enacted. was referred to in the re-. cent report of Provost Marshal Gen. eral Crowder, one of the means by which a supply of men for the na- tional army might be assured with out taking those who might have others dependent upon them. 1t could be done, also, the provost marshal general pointed out, by ex- tending the age limits above the present line of 3i. The war de- partment had adopted the first sug- gestion. It is estimated that il will add about 100000 men to the draft availables each year.
 Prompt passage expected.
 ,Congressmen have been advised that further legislation would be necessary to perfect and carry on the draft and the passage of Sena- tor Chamberlain's bill with admin istration support is expected promptly in both houses.
 Another hill introduced hy Sen ator Chamberlain would provide a distinctive badge or button for ex- empted men.
 The bill changing the basis of state quota is believed to provide a more equitable system as it will exclude entirely enemy aliens from the basis. Enemy aliens were in- cluded in the basis for the first draft and there was much com- plaint. Heavy enemy alien popula- tions in some eongested districts force Americans to army duty re- gardess of exemption claims to make up district quotas.
 The bill to permit troops to go to agricultural work merely would au- thorize the secretary of war to fur tough men for civilian duty. It is known, however, that the war de- partment intends to provide men for harvest time and other agricul- tural work vital to the food supply.
 Insurance Legislation. To facilitate collection of private insurance policies held by troops, another bill would require private insurance companies to accept the official army record as proof of death of men among the army in sured. It is designated to meet the cases of men reported missing to which there is no actual proof of death. Tn case of payment by in surance companies upon policies held by men reported missing and who later should appear, the bill provides for reimbursement to in suranee companies by the govern-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
ToIIiyer Puncture- Proof Inner Tube

Guaranteed 5000 miles without a puncture--if you do get puncture you get new tube free-investigate. Proctor Smith Garage.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Second Blizzard Raging.

Dallas, Jan. i4.-A second blizzard within a week struck north Texas today, and all interurban traffic in that direction was badly crippled, owning to the ice covered rails.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Blizzard aI Vernon.

Vernon today was in the grip of another blizzard and snow storm which is causing considerable suf- fering, owing to the fuel shortage.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
HUNDREDS OF CATTLE DEAD
 ON TEXAS PLAIN BLIZZARD
Dalhart, Vernon and North Texas Points Report a Second Blizzard
 Raging Cold Is Intense.

Dalhart, Jan. ii.-+Hundreds of cattle lay dead over Dallam, Hart ley, Sherman and Moore counties as a result of the recent blizzards, ac- cording to reports received.
 One cattleman last five hundred of a herd of six hundred cattle.
 A heavy snow fell here last night.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
POLK COUNTY HAS
 CASH IN TREASURY
Enters New Year With $2,397.9i in General Fund and Revenues Soon Will Begin to Flow in From the
 Taxes Collected.

The quarterly report of County treasurer w. E. Anderson, which covers the three months ending with December 3i, i9i7 makes re- markedly good showing for the finances of the county as contrasted with the conditions that prevailed four or five, or even three years ago. The report shows that there is a balance in the general fund of the county in the amount of S2,397.- aI There are several other funds which are practically the same as the county general fund inasmuch as the money therein is used for county purposes in which there is an aggregate balance of $2045.i8, These accounts are the Building fnnd with balance of S836.70, the Record fund with a balance of s4il.94, and the Pauper. fund with a balance of S79i.i4. In the four county funds, then, there is an ag- gregate balance of sa.ii3.i2. This condition is particularly good when if is remembered that the revenue for the coming year will just begin to come in when the collector makes his first settlement on the 18th of this month, and semi-monthly thereafter until the tax collecting period is closed.
 The balances on hand in all funds as shown by Treasurer Anderson's report are as follows.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Mrs. Wade Thompson Dead.

Mrs. Wade Thompson, who, with her husband, lives south of Nunley on the Standing Rock road passed away last night after an illnsss of some duration. MT Thompson at the same time is 80 critically ill that he is not expected to live. The funeral services for Mrs. Thompson were held "Wednesday morning by the Rev. H. T. Howell, at Nunley cemetery. A son, John Thompson, was expected to arrive Tuesday from Hickory, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

Lost-Near s. I. Woods store, leath
 CT bag containing si0-bill. some smaller bills, and some silver. Re- ward for return to Star office. w. N. Kluck, Mena.--Adv. 10 st 3 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
MUST SAVE WHEAT
 FOR OUR ALLIES
European Food Situation Is So Seri- Ous That Food Administration Will Release 90 Million Bush
 els for Shipment.

Washington. Jan. i0.-The food situation in Europe is regarded here as so critical that the food administration is planning to re- lease an additional 90.000,000 bushels of wheat, despite the fact that the normal export surplus had been shipped by the middle of December.
 The American people will be asked to save to make up the de- ilciency.
 Must Chance Shortage.
 The demand from the allies is so insistent that the food administra- tion has decided to take chance on shortage in the spring to meet in part their needs. If consumption is not reduced, officials see a possible shortage of our in the United States in May before the new wheat crop comes in June.
 Food Administration officials are seriously considering asking Con- gross for legislation to enforce wheatless days and are taking up with millers and bakers the sub ject of mixed Hours and the baking of war bread.
 Representative Lever, author of the food control bill, is drawing legislation now to make wheatless days compulsory and the food ad- ministration, it is understood, has given it's approval to the new meas ure.
 Prefer Flour to Troops.
 Altho the nter-allied conference at Paris agreed to turn over ships for the transportation of American troops, food conditions have reached such state that many officials are of the opinion the allies may at present prefer foodstuffs.
 So far as known, however, there has as yet been no change in policy and the food administration has been given no more ships for moving food than called for in schedule prepared some months ago. A de- termination of the balance between food and troop shipments will be left by the American government largely to the allies themselves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
SEIVERT JUNIOR AUXILIARY

During the short period Of less
than 4 months since the organization
of the Junior Auxiliary in Miss Helma
Hultgren's school in Seivert a large
amount of Red Cross work has beer
done by her pupils. The following is
a list Of the articles sent in:
3 pair knitted socks, 2 hankerchiefs
4 tray cloths, 3 comfort pillows (snip.
pings), 2 feather pillows, 9 bedside
bags, II knitted wash cloths, 6 sub
stitute wash cloths, 1 roll old linen,
quilt, 2x2h yards, / quilt 36x40-in.
2 pairs crocheted bootees, 1 bar soap
/ box powder, 1 dish towel, / knitted
afgan, 10 scrap books, 2 knitted caps
10 comfort kits.
Refugee Clothing as follows:
1 pair knickers, l night shirt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
ON TURKISH LINES
B~ifurcated Boudoir Garment
Found to Be Very Comfortable.
.Two-in-One NegIigee Has This Advan,
tage But Can Be Worn Outside
Of Ones Own Room.

Negligee Or boudoir garments built
on Turkish lines are general favorites
with designers Of this class Of apparel,
and a woman who has once possessed
and Worn a bifurcated boudoir garment
of this type cannot but admit that it is
extraordinarily comfortable. However,
If it is to be the really beautiful gar
ment that it should and may be, lovely
rich fabrics must be used in it's devel-
opment. Every woman is not willing
or able to spend a large sum on a gar
ment in which she feels entirely COM
Portable only in her own room.
The sketch illustrates a two-in-one
negligee that is we'll worth considering
and developing. The underneath part
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
CAVALIER RED =,
UOUMTY ''-O =
MOTES
RENEW OLD SUBSCRIPTIONS

The American Red Cross head
quarters at Washington, D. c., call to
the attention Of all chapter officials
the following notice: Between now
and the fall there will be a very large
number Of Red Cross Magazine sub
scription expirations. 1t is very i'm
portant, in the interests of the ma
gazine, particularly with regard to
the advertising contracts that all
chapter secretaries make a strenuous
effort to insure a very high percent
age of renewals.
"The management of the Red Gross
magazine inserts a renewal notice ir
the magazine issue two months priol
to the expiration date, but we fee
that further effort should be made by
the chapters in order to maintain the
present splendid circulation Of the
magazine"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

three large sweet potatoes. Season
with salt and beat light. Line a cas-
serole with pork sausage, put in the
potatoes. cover with sausage and bake
in a hot oven 80 minutes. Bake un-
covered the last ten minutes.
Macaroni With Kidney Beans
Cook a cupful Of macaroni until soft.
Heat a cupful of milk and add to it q
+a~hleSD0OnTuI OF butter and one of flour
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
CONTINUED From Page One)

AS Win De noteu, the overdrapery OF
this garment is cut quite long, so that
only feeting glimpses of the trousers
are seen.
A good effect could be produced by
using peacock green satin for the un.
derneath section, with smoke gray OF
black for the .verdrapery. If desired,
the latter epay be embroidered in silk
floss in a color matching the satin Of
the trousers and blouse.
Many women lead such active, siren.
uous lives now that thought must be
given to comfortable and becoming gar
ments for wear at home, in order that
they may properly rest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

quart each Of finely
chopped cooked beets,
and cabbage, add two
cupfuls Of sugar, a cup
full of finely chopped
celery and a cupful of
fresh grated horserad-
ish. Mix with cold vine
gar and seal.
Sweet Potato Pie
d. Ill - 1901
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
LANGDON KNITTING RALLY

The knitting rally announced to be
held at the Johnston home will take
place on Monday, July 20. Mrs. John
ston has plenty of room and will en-
joy seeing the entire branch family
of knitters at work. Bring in the
months work as all goods must be in
by August 8.
A special effort is being made to
get in for this shipment all the khaki
yarn which vas given out to be knitted
into socks. Please knit up and send
in this yarn as soon as possible. Don't
forget that the Langdon allotment of
1000 socks for the Cavalier county
chapter is 200 pairs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
WEAR UNIFORMS ONLY

Red Cross uniforms are to be worn
only during such time as the weare1
is actually engaged in Red Cross SER
vice. The executive committee of the
chapter should make rules subjec;
to the regulations contained in A. R.
c. 403, as will define the conditions
under which permits to wear the uni
forms may be issued and may be
revoked. Unauthorized use brings
discredit on the Red Cross and should
not be permitted.
F. T. Heffelfinger,
Division Manager.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
H. E. CLOSE & CO..
The Corner Drug Store
rubbed smooth, cook five minutes, then
add a cupful Of hot, strained tomato
and q pint Of canned beans,

SAAS"
add a cupful Of hot, strained tomato
and a pint Of canned beans.
Lentils With Onions.-Take q cup.
full Of lentils soaked over night, cook
IN two cupfuls of water with a stalk
of celery, a sliced carrot and two
sprigs Of parsley. Remove the sea-
soning and rub through a sieve, stir in
a cupful Of onion puree, a cupful of
soft bread crumbs, salt and pepper to
taste and one beaten egg to bind the
mixture. Form into cones with -four
ed hands and chill for an hour. Then
dip in egg, crumbs and fry in deep
fat. Serve garnished with water
cress.
Onion Loaf.-Put a cupful and a
quarter of nuts through a meat chop
per. Moisten the soft part Of a loaf
of bread which has been faxed, add
the nuts, a teaspoonful Of mixed
herbs, a half teaspoonful Of salt, a
dash Of paprika and a cupful Of finely
chopped onion, mix with two table
%spoonfuls Of butter and half a cupful
of cream. Work with the hands into
a loaf, put into a buttered pan and
bake one hour basting with butter and
serve hot with a cream sauce.
Vegetable CutIets.-Boil until ten
der half a dozen carrots, a turnip and
81 onion. Mash, and mix with a cup
full of cooked lentils or peas. Season
with parsley, salt and pepper and bind
with egg. Form into balls, dip in
crumbs and egg and fry in deep fat.
Curry may be added if liked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
RED CROSS EXHIBIT AT FAIR

Visitors at the Fair and those
especially interested in war work
should visit the Red Cross booth in
the Woman's building. On display
will be seen everything required by
the government from this chapter.
Each branch will display samples of
the work, which will be made strictly
according to instructions sent out
from headquarters. The display will
consist Of Red Cross knitting and sew
ing and surgical dressings made by
both Senior and Junior societies
throughout the county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
Stop.
That Bad
Headache

A headache means you are
out of gear, usually from
your stomach or from your
nerves. Your best way is to
ret back into normal condition
as soon as possible. but you
likely need relief from pain
at once. Our remedies are
reliable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
CORRESPONDENCE
WEST HOPE.

Mrs. Edward Stoke who has been
critically i'll for some time is reported
as improving.
A large number attended the recep-
;tion given to Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Jennings on their return from their
wedding trip to the Twin Cities and
aother points in Minnesota. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jennings are two of Harvey's
best young people and start their
married life with the best wishes Of
the whole community.
Martin and Otto C. Olson of Sage.
Montana with their wives and families
are here on a visit with their father,
P. G. Olson. They made the entire
trip by auto.
The farmers club members un)oaded
a car of machinery at W%indygates on
Tuesday.
Paul Ludwig and R. Robertson
bought 24O acres in Sections % and
26 from Geo. w. Price. Choice pas
ture land in the little Pembina valley.
John and Archie McGillvary and
Miss Mabel and May Patterson re.
turned Saturday f4om a visit with
friends in Duluth.
Aldrich Murphy spent a pleasant
vacation with friends at Valley City,
North Dakota.
Joseph Bottrell has sold his farm
and intends removing to Canada. Mr..
and Mrs. Bottrell are two of our town
ships most loyal citizens and will be
greatly missed in Red Cross work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

Of the outfit consists of comfortable.
loose Turkish trousers with an equally
loose and equally comfortable blouse,
The two garments are attached SO they
do not slip apart ut the waistline.
A. wide soft sash should be made to
match or harmonic with the trouseI
and blouse garment.
A loose, flowing overslip OF chiffon,
~Georgette or other sheer fabric trans
forms this simple negligee into a grace
full hostess gown, quite elaborate and
handsome enough to be worn at an af'
ternoon tea In ones own home or for O
strictly family dinner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
MORE GOOD THINGS.
meat is:

a good winter relish to serve with
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

This is an excellent record for one
school of Is pupils for SO short a time
and shows what can be done when
both teacher and pupils are inspired
with the idea of "doing their bit"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skin trouble, use Doan's
Ointment. A little of it goes a long
way and'lt is safe for the children.
60 cents at all stores
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

Service Stamps-We sell them. 1OC
in an envelope for 10 cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
BARRETT
ENGAGEMENT ON
ACCOUNT WRECK

Owing to a wreck on the Frisco
east of Oklahoma City, Major Bar
rett of the Oklahoma national guard
regiment did not get to Chickasha
last night. A telegram was received
late yesterday evening by " H. Hu.
len, advising him that the major
would not be here.
Mr.. Hulen stated that he had com
municated with the headquarters of
the company and that in all proba-
bility Major Barrett would be here
Monday night Headquart RS stated
that Mr.. Hulen would be fully advis-
e' early Monday morning.
A short meeting was held by the
company at the armory last night
and three members joined the com
pany. They are as follows: Chas
White, Walter S. Hodges and Thorn
as E. Jacobs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
RED CROSS
AUCTION
IS SUCCESS

While the exact reports have not
reached the Red Cross headquarters
in Chickasha, it is known that the
Red Cross auction held yesterday at
Stover was a financial success Of the
"howling" variety. A big crowd was
on the job and every article from a
knitting needle up was on sale.
Some of the articles were sold a
score of times, the purchasers return
ing them to Col. Hubbard, the auc-
tioneer, to be re-sold. This process
ran the total in many cases exceed
ingly high. A bonnet brought SIS.
A pair of overalls netted a like
amount, a pound Of butter brought
a dollar, a quilt brought $50, accord
ing to reports, and a bed room set,
consisting of pillow cases and sheets
made by the NARROW telephone girls
brought a fancy price Dinner was
served on the ground, free, and there
we're hot and cold drinks on sale.
Cord wood, preserves, garden seed
and scores of other articles were sold.
Alger Melton made a rousing Red
Cross talk. A number of Chickasha
people including a host Of candidates
attended the sale. The total receipts
are said to be nearly $1,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
BOY SCOUTS
MADE GOOD
CAMP
Chickasha Troop Winds Up Big Offensive
In Liberty Loan Drive; Capture
l23 Subscriptions

The Chickasha Boy Scouts began
and closed their Third Liberty Loan
campaign on schedule time. Eight
deys were allotted them out OF which
they could only give two days actual
service for on Sunday and school
days they could give no time to So
liciting subscriptions.
The Scouts began and ended their
campaign with enthusiasm, of the
Liberty Loan brigade, twenty-three
secured one or more bond subscrip.
tions The Scouts did not get into
action at the beginning but at the
close OF the general offensive, it was
after skirmishers, fhock troops and
field artillery had completed their
part that the Boy Scouts brigade was
ordered forward over the top and
in two days actual service they cap
tured 121 subscriptions, aggregating
$1O,400. Had they the full 26 days Of
the general campaign at this rate
they would have secured 1873 sub.
scriptions amounting to $4,000. The
following is a list of the Scouts and
the number of bonds and dollars OBJ
tained by each Scout who took active
part in the campaign:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
SMELL" IS
REMAINING
EVIDENCE

Jim Dillon, deputy L. S. marshal.
assisted by Berry Williamson, special
Rock Island officer, have done con-
siderable sleuthing during the past
few days, the object of their vigi-
lance being two trunks loaded with
whiskey, due to arrive here from
Kansas City on May 9, according to
underground" information to Dillon's
office.
The trunks were delayed and the
reason is obvious now to Deputy Dill
Ion. Yesterday evening the watch
full waiting" of the officers was re
warded. The trunks were unloaded
Immediately the officers pounced up
on them and dragging them into the
baggage room, quickly pried then
open to take inventory of thu
catch" Said catch resulted in ex
actly two trunks, and a decided.
strong smell" Of liquor. Somewher,
/ enroute, said trunks had been rifled
/ there remaining nothing but a quar-
tity of rags and quilts and the afort
mentioned odor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
Raiding Campaign Inaugurated on Italian
Front; Indications that Emperor KarPs
Army Completely ReOrganized
AUSTRO- HUN PRESS
PREDICTS OFFENSIVE
Ruler Claims 10 Be for Peace; Germans
Threaten Russia; Stop Arming
Troops Is Ultima!um
BY Waited Press.

BY United Press.
With the French Afield, May IL
A campaign Of raids and reconnois-
ances, which usually precede a major
attack, has been inaugurated by the
Austrians ON the Italian front adyic-
es from there state.
The indications are that there has
been an apparent complete re-organ-
ization of the Austrian armies in that
theater of the war. The Germans
and Austrian newspapers announced
that an offensive against the Italians
is impending.
The Austrian high command has
apparently divided their forces into
two groups. Allied military officials
recognize the possibilities that this
new concentration OF troops could be
thrown against the Franco British
front in France despite the indica-
eions Of an offensive against Italy.
From various sources comes infor-
nation that extensive efforts are in
progress for restoring the combative
quality of the Austrian army,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-11
"MoTHERs' DAY" SERVICE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

On Sunday morning at the Presby-
terian church at the eleven o'clock
hour a service will be held in COM
memoration of the mothers of our
land and lads At this hour there
will be a special sermon by the pas
tor and special music by the quar-
tette. Everyone who loves mother
should attend the Mothers Day"
service and wear a red flower ii
mother is living and white flower
if she is gone to "rest" Attend
church on Mothers Day and receive
the mutual blessing that will come
to all who meet in common fellow
ship and are awakened by the sa
cred influence and tender memories
o. the christian mother.