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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-16

Peace or no peace our farm
ers are getting their wheat
seeded early. We may all
want white bread next year
and if so it will take some crop
to fill the aching void.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-16

ed to the conditions in,sections
in which it is grown. In each
state or wheat growing dist
rict there are varieties, accord
ing to the department. which
produce higher yields than
others, even when given the
same culture. If growers are
not familiar with the high
yielding varieties for their sec
ton, they can obtain informa-
ton on the subject from their
state experiment station or the
United States Department of
Agriculture. Varietal expert
ments with rye at the same sta
ton resulted in one variety pro-
duelng at the rate of 43 bush
els per acre and another 37.3
bushels. Similar tests with
barley resulted in one variety
producing at the rate of 70.5
bushels per acre and another
55.2 bushels when grown un-
der the same conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-16
% YEARS AGO

(F'rom the East Oregonian, Octobe
10 1S9O0
Mr.. and Mrs. William Martin re
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
OUR SOLDIERS HAVE
THEIR WANTS FILLED

With the Americans Near scissors,
July pa truckload OF fresh beef
went rushing up to a certain hospital
behind the front at the order OF an
American general last night. The
general had visited a large number Of
our Wounded at noon. passing from
cot to cot, inquiring: well, boys.
what can do for you:"
This Is the answer ] got" he said,
today, telling OF the visit: General,
cant you get us some good old beef
steak, smothered In onions? They
want to keep feeding us soup--and
say, General, few smokes wouldn't
60 bad
II know just how they feel. They're
going to get their beefstcak. onions
and smokes. They can have anything
they want from me; T. like that
crowd"
Among several hundred wounded
the general heard only three COM
plants about treatment. The dough-
boys are showing y wonderful spirit
Of self.sacrincc. For example. the
doctors passcd along one spot where
wounded lay stvetchcd bcneath tFces:
tie dOctOxs were picking Oslt ~ cne1e
to ~ ns1f ~ ~ Eg1lIs
a. 11a 1pas 49, s
I I ! y! T.. a. 80 n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
Wage Increase For
Shop Men Of R. R.

Washington. July 24.--Increase of
wages for all shop men and employees
OF the mechanical departments OF
railroads under federal control was
approved today by Director General
McAdoo- The new rates Of pay are
effective AS of January /. this year.
An eight hour day, with time and u
half for overtime. work ON Sundays
and seven specified holidays. will be-
come effective the first Of the new
month.
The fun text OF the order making
these changes for the benefit OF the
employees has not been completed. A
summary OF the changes. however. is
sued from the ONCE Of Director Gen
craI McAdoo Is rs follows:
1. Machinists, boiicrinnkers, black
smiths. sheet metal workers.. mould
crs and first class electrical workers,
s. cents per hour.
:. Car men and second class electro
cal workers, S. cents per hour.
3. Helpers. As cents per hour.
L. Foremcn paid on hourly basis,
cents per hour more than respective
crafts.
S. Foreman paid on monthly basis,
increase $40 per month; minimum.
$fS5. and maximum $3.50.
8. New rates are retroactive 70
January 1. 1918.
:. beginning August I. 1918 eight
hour day with time and one-half for
overtime. Sunday work and seven
specified holidays.
g. Payments Of hack pay will be
made Just as soon as they can be cal
culated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
TRAINED ENGINEERS
WANTED BY THE NAVY

Lieutenant Albert Houston. in
charge OF the naval recruiting ONCE.
has issued a call for trained engi-
neres to enlist in the navy. Those ac-
cepted for this service will be sent to
the navy engineering school at Hobo
ken, N. j.. for training.
The following were yesterday &C
cepted for service in the navy by the
Richmond recruiting ONCE:
NJ. H. Wells. city; C. A. Hunter,
city: 8. l.. Maxey. city: Miss Ellen
Toney. city; H. c. Briyentine. New
Castle, Va: H. c.. Cowden. Wis coun-
ty. Va: j. r. Scott, Lynchburg, Va;
d. G. Kiser, Roaring Fork, Va: A. r.
Moore. Sidney. Va: H. r. Eubank.
Sandidges, Va: Rowe Martin. Lime
stone, Tenn: W. NJ. Boyle. Ceres. Va. /:
E. l.. Cress. Mountain City, Tenn: c.
f. Miller. Viewers Cavern. Va: ]. N.
ford. Roanoke. Va; e. D. English.
Roanoke, Va: A. b. Garden. Starr.
Va: ". Shell, Sugar Grove. N. c.;
~. G. Fiannary. Dryden, Va: Edward
Evans. Martinsville, Va: w. G.
Clarke. Roanoke. Va: Hobart Vines.
Fish Springs. Tenn: r. d. Aggan,
Lynchhurg. Va: william Hodges,
Glade Hill, Va: Arthur Taylor. Ora
ham. Va: H. q. Holland. Bedford.
Va; r. f. Angel. Roanoke. Va
Douglas Darherry. Atkins. Va: L. r.
Higgins. Clifton Forge. Va: 8. q. Sal
lay. Leona Mines. Va; A. X. Bennett.
Glade Hin. Va: r.. 3. Abbott. New
Castle, Va: N. @. walker. New Hope.
Va: D. =. Sneller. Roanoke. Va
Clarence Cress, Mountain City. Tenn.
G. 8 ook. Sweetwater, N. 4. II
sholes, Lynrhhhr9. Va; =. q. Wilson,
Keysvlila. VI: a. Huddle. MAAt-
: g z {
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
RAISE IN ESTATE
TAXES AGREED ON
Ways and Means Committee
Yesterday Votes for 80
Per Cent Raise.
UCEs 500, 1000, 900
Will Only Effect Holdings Be
tween $4,000 and $780,
000-Is Favored by a
Majority.
cEs s1o0, 1000, 900

Washington, July ga so per cent
increase in taxes on all estates between
$4,000 and 100000 was agreed up
on today by the ways and means COM
mittee Estates above ss,o0o.0oo and
not over $1e,0oo,o00 will be taxed IS
per cent, while those in excess OF TO-
600. 600 will be called upon to pay 40
per cent
1t is estimated that the new rates
will produce 800. 100000 in revenue.
Experts of the treasury department
who are assisting the committee. have
estimated the revenue from the estate
taxes under existing laws will yield
$40. 900 000 in the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1919, so that the increased
rates proposed at today's session rep
resent a clear gain in revenue of at
least $40. 900. 900
While the agreement on the new
rates Is tentative, Chairman kitchin
announced they are favored by ma
jority OF the committee. They may
be changed in future discussions of
the committee. but for the present
they will be written into the bill and
used as the basis for final determine
ton upon other rates which need to
be similarly raised In order to pro-
duce the desired maximum of $1,000
600. o0e.
The exemption OF $4,000 allowed
by the present law on estates OF resi-
dents of the United States will be
continued under the new law.
The committee was advised today
by the treasury experts that the pro-
posed new rate OF Is per cent on the
net income of corporations. with an
assessment Of only IL per cent on
the amount OF income distributed to
shareholders, which was tentatively
agreed upon at yesterdays session.
would produce at least $1,000. 900 OF
revenue.
An estimate showing the amount
that would be produced by an increase
of the normal tax rate on Individual
incomes from per cent to 10 per
cent also was furnished to the COM
mittee. This change 10 estimated by
the experts to be capable Of yielding
The two taxes to-
Eether would therefore yield $2.sss.-
900 900.
The committee accepted these pro-
posed rates AZ q working basis for
future calculation. just as It did the
suggested so per cent increase In the
estate tax. The corporation income
tax and the individual income tax. ac-
cording to- treasury estimates. will
produce about $1,400.oO0,O00 this year
so the change to 10 per cent nor
mai tax on individuals and the Is
and IL per cent tax on corporate in
come practically represents a doub-
ling Of the revenue. The experts were
asked few days ago to submit a
statement showing the amounts that
would be raised under a normal indi-
vidual tax Of per cent. and the same
for 10 per cent. IL per cent and Is
per cent. The experts agreed that
the largest return would be received
from the 10 per cent rate. and report
ed accordingly that the committee
could safely count upon the sum oil
81. S6S, 000,0 900 under this rate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
British Capture
Many Men and Guns

At the British Front. July "a
British troops have captured an entire
battery OF artillery, 100 machine guns
and close to 1000 prisoners since the
lighting between Rheims and Epernay
began last Saturday in conjunction
with the second phase of the Franco
American italian push.
Flanked by strong French forces.
the British units, half Of them Scotch
kilties. are attempting to bend In the
right side OF the horse shoe front be-
tween scissors Chateau Thierry and
Rheims. They began their attack
Saturday afternoon. streaming through
and relieving tagged French and
Italian forces.
The Germans anticipated the Brit
ish attack and met 1t with the strong
est storm troops. Prisoners from fve
German crack divisions were taken by
the British who concentrated their
thrusts upon the German positions in
the Ardro valley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
TAKE $500 GERMANS
IN LAST FIVE DAYS

With the Americans Near Scissors.
July 24.--Our organizations nghting
just south OF SCISSORS have captured
$500 Germans in the last ave days.
They have taken thirty guns. includ-
ing number OF Austrian howitxers.
One American company. advancing
beyond its objective yesterday morn
ing. suddenly found itself completely
cut of and surrounded by a German
force Ave times its size.
The entire company vigorously at
tackled the German flank. throwing
the enemy back in confusion. and then
made its way out of the dangerous
position.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
To ORGANIZE NEW
ARMY DIVISIONS
To Number Six and Will In
clude 10000 Men Ready
for Service Shortly.
WILL BE SENT OVERSEAS
General March to Meet Twice
Weekly With Correspond
ents During Present
Big Drive.

Washington, July 24~--w-fthin the
coming week six new army divisions
will he Organised In the United states.
according t. m announcement to-day
BY General Peyton G. March. chief II
ssaM. TIE Afvtsssas win sss.i apprsxi-
nssfely fs7.see meH ana will ~ ready
for fsreisn service witAin = few
meaths.
In reansnse tn realeats. General
March has agreed 70 meet With the
Newspaper csrrespsaaests On We'd
nesaays and satur1ays sntiI the pres
eat drive On the western front IL con-
ciudeA. IL n believed that he may con-
sent to continue = semi-veekIy discuss
.ien OF the war situation after that
time.
whether the ergsnisatten Of the new
divisions rejects . portion Of the pro-
gram at the part which the United
net atseleseA. There IL reasen to be-
lieve that the untts u fera the van
xuarA Of the movement - viadive.tet
already have been selected. II n an
aeratooA. however. tAat the extenstcn
Of Americas Aeld Of military activi-
ties Aas had n bearing upon the &C.
ti0n Of General March In ordering the
Immediate organization Of the new d.
Visions.
In explaining the STEP. General
March saids
~ have directed 70 he organized In
the rntteA states ak new divisions I'm
the mentA Of July. These six divi-
siOns will be organised Mt Camps
Deveas. Meade. SAridan. Custer. Funs-
ton aad Lewis and will be numerically
Designated from nAne NJ e feurteen.
In the organizations Of these dfvi-
sfOns we intena to use ~ q nucleus In
each one ef theD TIVE regular ~regf-
ments Of infantry which have been
taken from the regular reg4nAMts still
left In the UAited States guarding M.
tilities. quietly replacing then during
the last menth Or two ~ Aswe guaras.
These regiments now are DOving into
the 1esixnateA eaaps ~ the national
array Aeves cut and the Aivisl0as will
he IN Increase to the American forces.
The remaining elements Of these aivi-
sions will be formed ~ national army
drafted nea."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25

stand II here a while,' said IN Y
sylvanian. sg
shut up, Shorty said "
You so yourself. You're dytnk i
don't know 1t, and I'll knock n
left OF your blooming head on q u
say another word" 81 IS aSSSss
Another scene: II took 49,
morning in = hospital further " 4
rear where young Kcntuc1e
he heckoned the nurse M
signs indicating he VIVA THREE n
brought him glass Of Ha2G
drank IL eagerly, then nso4tod
to stOop near the side Of hi ~ S x
pattcd her on the cheek, til
his eyes. His heart had &C., n e
ing. aSs syss E$
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Circulation Department OF
The Richmond yirginian Is In re-
ceipt of a number OF letters con-
corning business matters. changing
Of addresses and the starting OF
new subscriptions. which bear the
names OF the writer's. but not the
addresses. We give herewith the
names. trusting that the attention
OF the writer's will be attracted and
that they will Immediately cores
pond with the Circulation Depart
ment, giving their names, together
with their present addresses This
information should be addressed
10 the Circulation Department,
Richmond virginian. Richmond.
Va.
Names az correspondents who
have tailed to send their addresses
and postmark on envelopes not
legible:
q. e. Driver
H.sC. Erwin
n. Cx4udell ss 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
Bathing Girls Parade.

Oswego, III. July 24.--Six pretty
girls in abbreviated bathing cos
tunes today paraded through the
streets. shopped in the stores, visited
tho postoficc and shocked cracker
box politicians almost out Of their
senses. One pioneer whittier swal-
lowed his Quid and fell on his seat.
Everywhere about the streets wives
Of farmers dragged their bucolic help
to cover amids shocked exclAmations
Later developments revealed that
tho chic-Appearing causes Of al tho
excitement were camp IRE girls from
Chicago who are camped juat Outside
~ town. i.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.

London, July 24.--The British
steamer Ieasowe Castle was tor
pedocd and sunk on May %. ID
was announced tonight.
The Leosowe Castle was a steel
twin screw steamer of 9,737 tons
gross, and was built In 1915. She
hailed from London. The vessel
was owned by the Union Castle
Mail Steamship Company, LAM
tied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
AS Seventh Day Of Fochs Comterdrve Ends, American
Troops Aided By French, Advance More Than Two Miles
Boycott of Products Urged by Board of Trade
ant Imposition of Progressively Diminishing Surtax


~
lilies o o
y
dt b. of
this drarmcn Md thu iy
be gd
nd textile
of origin"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
Fund for Soldiers Education.

Chicago, July 1.-Two million Ave
hundred thousand dollars to be used
as a fund to educate soldiers and sati-
ors and their descendants after the
war was given today to the Univer-
sity OF Chicago by Laverne Noyes Chi
cago phflanthropist. The fund also
provides for the perpetuation OF in
struction In American history and the
duties Of citizenship. The announce
ment was made by the university
management tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25
BORDEAUX TO ERECT n 81 \.
REPLICA or Ly1

Paris. July 24.-The city o.
deaux has decided TO erect =
OF the American statue of M "a
the middle OF the G1rondo ftx S
honor OF America. IN " 3|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-25

Continued on Second Page,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
GLADY5BROCKMELL DIRECTION WILLIAM FOX.

Wally Sharples. English music hall artist; Wallace Alden, comedian; Frank Cook, a clever actor and musi- clan, and a bevy of pretty girls who can sing and dance. Special attention has been given to wardrobe and scen- cry. Billy Hall himself needs no in troduction to Norwich audiences. He has appeared here many times with the larger musical companies and has always made a big success
 The picture program today will in clude the last episode of Vengeance and the Woman, and it is said to be a smashing finish. Also today at the Auditorium theatre William Fox will present a new play with Gladys Brock well as the star. This is called Her One Mistake. The host of admirers of Miss Brockwell will be glad to hear this and they will be especially so when it is told that the new play is by George Scarborough, one of the most noted of cOntemporaneous Amer iCan playwrights, and that it is be- lieVed he has outdone himself in this latest work
 Miss Brockwell plays two parts in this drama There is no connection between the two, but they are such that they would logically be taken by one person.
 Remembering the great success that Miss Brockwell has had in the past in presenting two persons in single drama, the coming of this new play will be hailed with especial interest
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
NOTICE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

THE LEGAL VOTERS IN TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF NORWICH are hereby warned to meet in SPECIAL TOWN MEETING. to be held in the Town Hall, in said Nor O'CLOCK P. M., to act upon a certain petition, signed by more than twenty inhabitants of the Town of Norwich, qualified to vote in TOWN MEETING, which petition is as follows: ''To the Selectmen of the Town of
 Norwich:-
 "The undersigned, being inhabitants of the Town of Norwich and qualified to vote. in town meetings. do hereby respectfully ask that special meet ing of the Town be called to determine whether sufficient funds will be pro- vided to further increase the wages Of each of the school teachers of the Town, to an amount just and neces- sary in addition to the sum of $100. already indicated by the Town School Committee, as the proper increase to be made in such wages for the coming year.
 Dated at Norwich Conn., this Sd day of July, A. D. 191S."
 Also. to do any other business neces- sary and proper to be acted upon at such a meeting.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn, this 5th day of July, A. D., 1918.
 CASPER K. BAILEY,
 CHARLES P. BUSHNELL,
 PATRICK T. CONNELL,
 Selectmen of the Town of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
HUMOE ,;T HE DAY

Are you Mrs. Ellington -Haycock
 'sNo."
 Well. I am, and this is her pew"
 Daughter-Papa went off in great good humof this morning. A
 Mother-Mercy! That reminds me I forgot to ask him for any moneI- Boston Transcript
 Judge (severely) - Are you mt ashamed to be seen here so often?
 Boozy Bill--Why, bless yer honor, this place is quite respectable ter some places where I've been.-Pear- sons Weekly.
 You'll have to work or fight, Ras- tus"
 "Dey's can't touch me sah. Tee he manager Ob laundry"
 Whats the name of the laundry"
 Martha. .'-Boston Transcript
 Wil,is-They gave Bump a medal for tapping the German trenches tel egrs' W4res and securing valuable information.
 Gillis--Tm not surprised. He was the best listener we had on our party line out at Suburbville-Judge.
 Her Legal Adviser-Madam, you have had three husbands. and every one of them either went crazy or q are thinking of marrying again!
 Fair Client-Yes, sir, I want a safe and sane fourth.-The Green. Bag.
 "What'u you gimme for an inter view with Senator Wombat,'
 I'll pay you well if you sreally got an interview. But everybody knows that Senator Wombat never talks.
 T got an interview, though. raised my eyebrows and he nodded his head."-Kansas City Journal. -7
 FT don't suppose your measure ments have changed any since I made your last suit," remarked the tailor.
 T don't know about that" replied the proud and happy father, You'd better measure my chest again. have two sons who are captains in the Army now. "-Birmingha Age Herald
 Tom-Thats singular gift for your fiance. a cigarette case.
 Dick-I know it. but she's just about due to break the engagement and re- turn my presents. and l can use this myself
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
FRANKLIN
Meeting of Ladies' Aid society-Lo- cal Guests in New Jersey at Stark weather Wedding.

Everett Smith of New London spent the Fourth with MT. and Mrs. Louis Smith.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Emma Cox Thursday of last week where Red Cross work was done
 Mrs. L. A. Robinson and grand daughters, Ruth and Harriette Robin son, were recent guests of Mrs. Alfred Manning, of South Windham
 Guests at Wedding.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Starkweather and son, Ernest. were in New Jer- sey last week attending the wedding of Mr Starllweather' brother, George E. Starkweather.
 Rev. Francis Child has been visiting his former home in Cambridge Mass.
 Mrs. Charles W. Shay of Hartford has been spending the past week with Mrs. Louis Smith.
 Mir and Mrs. Louis Starkweather and son. Ernest, were recent New York visitors.
 MT. and Mrs. Basil Austin and chill dren and Miss Minnie Wiseman, of Hartford were entertained recently at the home of Mrs. Louis Smith. The Home Missionary society met with Mrs. Louis Smith recently, about l thirty being present.
 MT. and Mrs. George Starkweather | of New Jersey were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Starlweather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08

ish roles she has been playing, as the story gives her ample opportunity to display her remarkable talent in young girl parts. It is a fascinating story and will appeal to all who love romance. The 18th chapter of The Eagles Eye will also be shown. This story is based upon facts furnished by William J. Flynn while chief of the U. s. secret service. The latest war news in the Hearst -Pathe Weekly will complete the bill for today and Tues day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08

his childhood and youth by fierce animal foster mother His fearless encounters with the jungle terrors, his slowly dawning realization that he is a man, his pathetic efforts to add to his knowledge. are experiences such as have been nowhere else described with so absorbing an interest When he meets with others of his kind and is able to note the strange differences; when he sees the woman who should be his mate but is separated from him by insurmOuntable obstacles. even greater trials are before him. This is the same picture that was shown at the Broadway theatre, New York. at prices from 25c to S150, but which will be shown here at the regular prices, afternoons lie and lie, even ings 11c, 17c, 22c and 2Sc. Three shows daily. at 2.15. 6.3O and 8.SO.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08

Beginning with a matinee today, Billy Hall and his musical comedy company will open a weeks engage ment at the Auditorium. Norwich theatregoers will remember Billy Hall as having one of the snappiest and best musical comedy shows that has ever played in this city Mir. Hall this season has an entirely new cast of principals and girls. Among the for
 mer are Fife Pray leading lady, who is considered one of the prettiest and best gowned women of the stage! Tina Eldridge, a singer above the average;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Auditorium Theatre.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed Thea Moving Pictures at the Davis Thea tre
 Uncas Lodge. No. Il. I. O. 0. F. meet: in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Thames Union, No. 137. U. B. of c aid J. tf 4. fhress in Carpenters Hall Norwich Conclave, No. 424, I. o. H. Norwich Lodge, No. PAS, N. E. o. P. meets in Buckingham Memorial.
 SebeCuonash Council, No. II. D. of P. meets in Foresters' Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-08
LOST AND FOUND


 LOST-A handsome ring, with ori- ental setting. Finder will please re- turn same to Ed. Connolly, manager of Auditorium theatre. The ring was lost bv Miss Gladys BrockwelI in Her One Mistake" the latest William Fox photo play, at the Auditorium Theatre jySd
 LOST-Between Hartford and Nor wich. an auto tire and rim, 34x4 F Finder leave at Frisbie & Mccormick Co.,, Norwich. Conn. iySd
 LOST-July 4th. on West Side trolley S.15, black travelling bag. Reward for return, 21 Bliss Place. Lillian M. Carpenter. jySd
 LOST-On Sunday, gold medal with following Inscription: H. Blanchard Commercial Course. June, 1918; be- tween Yantic cemetery and Falls ball ground. Finder please return to Mrs Rose Blanchard. Taftville. jySd