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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-12-26

right. as New Yorker, and if the
party wants him ii can draft him. He
will look better and better, too. as the
months pass
The speaker was one of the many
Democrats who have been amazed at
the recent turn of the political tide
against their party. Without trying
to explain it, he seemed to assume that
the president has lost his grip on both
party and country Convinced that it
all represented ii fearful injustice TO
the president. he accepted il, seeming.
lN. as irrcparable. He is rather too
dazed. even yet, TO attempt an analysis
of factors that produced the sudden re
verse
Wilson's "POpularity" Exploded.
But opinion is settling down To some
thing like conclusions about what the
election results meant. To the qucS-
ton. Nv hat happened SO suddenly to
diSSipatc the presidents immense popu-
laritYT' the commonest answer is that
1T never existed" The explanation is
interesting, running somewhat thus:
The president, first of all, was not
tho choice Of the convention that nom
mated him in 1912 There had been a
nationwide contest for delegates. rs n
result Of which Champ Clark attained
n majority of votes in the convention
on several ballots. The tvo-thir,ls rule
beat him. and BRYAN and other forces
made the convention nominate u man
who was not il, real choice. II was
ANYTHING but = proof Of popularit,
vithio the Democratic party
Th4n came tho RnImhJicnn sniff. and
tho nIoctfnn Nir.n,, .co,n,d ,.,t.,i, I,
r s aud therefore nf,bt have beeu px
.a-r..a' - uiu hpavilv- tbapls 10 the
tauti- aenn vote. Hnt In fact he re-
q, wed r vcr yntns tfon Mr. Hrv,,
eyer g.. .riVrd Iii;a,vise no Strilltu,
Testimony IF loliIlar strength
e-p-Man Administration.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-12-26

ton from the other nations to the peo-
pie of the United States America has
for four years maintained the small
war rations of Belgium and northern
France and is already making special
efforts to care for their increased
after-the-war needs which. with those
of Serbia, must be included in this
plan, are urgent In the extreme and
must have immediate relief
The gratitude of the Belgian nation
for the help America has extended to
her during the war constitutes the
strongest appeal for us to continue our
work there. The moment the German
armies withdrew from her soil and she
was established once more in her own
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-12-26

and Portugal, all Of which have been
maintained from American supplies,
have sufficient food to meet immediate
needs, but their future presents seri-
Gus difficulties The same is true of
Spain and the northern neutral coun-
trles-Norway, Sweden and Denmark
whose ports have been open and who
have been able to draw to some degree
upon foreign supplies
Most of Russia is already in the
throes of famine, and 10000 600 people
there are beyond the possibility of
help. Before another spring thou
sands of them inevitably must die.
| This applies as well TO Poland and
practically throughout the Baltic re
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-12-26

Avs c.,l+ of ~o,ra'''s '-'.t''+ 't.e f+ti" untio
tail to put a cootie bath house on the
banks of the stream on the flat nearby.
l had plenty of rides to and from work
and to Memib-a Tour for the tents and
material. On finishing the job we all
took bath and left it to the boys back
from the trenches. The morning of
May 18th we took trucks and that after
noon we were in the ruined town of
Heiltz la Marcppt. 1t was destroyed by
the huns in 1914. On the way here we
passed thru Commercy and Barle Due.
Our stay at Heiltz was short, two days
1t was here | went fishing and caught
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-12-26
u A food man of EurOne TODAY 81
nd had knots to spare in speed.

The evening of the 9th unmistakable
signs of land were to be seen. There
were low heavy black clouds to be seen
ahead and flocks of birds. The sailors
told us that they never flew far from
land and the next day the sea took on
bottle green color. That day at noon
I'VE saw land. How that word went
iome to me. Soon we were passing a
roup of little islands and fishing boats
all descriptions. The larger islands
ad small hamlets and that most rustic
DeN"H-I th;s~-nutch wind mills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
PERSONAL POINTS

Seaman II. II. Lohse of Rock Is
land, stationed at an Atlantic sea-
port, returns tonight to his duties
after spending a few days in ROCK
Island with relatives. He was call
ed here to attend the funeral OF
relative.
Mr.. and Mrs Christian Hide
brandt, Thirtieth street and Tween
ty-fifth avenue, have received word
of the safe arrival in France OF
their son, Arthur p. Hildebrandt'
who enlisted in January in the AVA
ton corps at Chicago and sailed TOT
France two weeks ago.
Don D. Morrison of the United
States engineers, and Mrs. Morri-
son, 260S Eighteenth avenue. leave
this evening for an over Sunday
visit with home folks at Fort Mad
ison, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Silvis, Wag-
ner. S. D., arrived this morning to
attend the funeral of the former s
father. the late r. S. Silvis, Silvis
Harry T. Knox. former local I'M
dertaker, who enlisted some time
ago in the aviation section of the
signal corps, has been promoted to
corporal Mr.. Knox is now sta
toned at Waco, Texas, but he is
expecting to be sent for active duty
overseas very soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

ish the heritage we have received
from Illinois.
May this tree which we today
have planted wax strong and tower
ing during the coming century; may
our state also flourish and branch
forth as a mighty tree, sound to the
core, bearing leaves of healing and
blessing for our nation and for hui
manity."
He closed with a prayer in which
he said:
Also during these times of sore
distress, when our enemies are at
lacking and threatening the bene-
ficient principles of right self
government by the people we in
woke Thy protection and assistance.
Bless our government and all men
in authority; strengthen Thy ser
wants, the president of the United
States and the governor of our
commonwealth in the performance
of great responsibilities which
Thou hast laid upon them. Give
faith and courage to the men of our
army and navy and crown their la
bors for our country and for hui
mainly with victory"
-Rlv 4 liberty ROOd-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
NEGRO FOLK HOLD
A LARGE MEETING
FOR NEW MEMBERS

A large and enthusiastic patriotic
meeting was held last evening by
the colored people of the tri-cities
under the auspices of the Moline
branch of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People at the colored Masonic hall,
The hall, which was crowded to
it's capacity, was decorated with
large American flags, and the
many third Liberty loan buttons
added to the evidences of loyalty.
The keynote of the meeting was
patriotism.
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People is
conducting a nationwide campaign
to secure $4,000 additional mem
bers, and it is the aim of the or
ganization to establish branch in
this city. II. c. Walkup, Miss Mabel
Tarver and Roy Ford, have been
selected as captains OF the red,
white and blue teams, respectively
to solicit members in this locality
Negro soldiers stationed at the
Velie truck plant in Moline were
special guests of the evening.
, After a delightful repast, the sol
der boys entertained with a drill
w. A. Stewart acted as master OF
ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
AMERICAN GIVEN
MILITARY CROSS
FOR HIS BRAVERY

With The American Army In
France, Wednesday, April 17.-(By
The Associated Press )-Lieutenant
George Patton of New York city,
of the American army medical
corps, has been awarded the French
war cross, for courage in treating
wounded men while without gas
mask during a heavy bombardment
of gas shells. hTe lieutenant found
it was impossible to treat the
wounded while wearing his mask.
He took it off and continued to
dress wounds until overcome by
gas fumes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
ILLINOIS CITY

The City branch of the Red Cross
now has 81 members, having receiv-
ed IS the last week.
The patriotic meeting in the City
hall on the 9Th was a complete sue
cess. The house was packed. DIR.
L. S. Smiths was a mastery speech.
eight southern rural townships, pre-
sided at the preliminary meeting.
Mr.. Lindstrom, chairman for the
Rock Island division, explained the
Liberty loan to the statesmen present
from Buffalo Prairie and Drury
townships. Miss Thelma Martin and
Mrs. E. D. Morse presided at the
piano. Miss Lucille Harter and Mr..
Mcneil of Muscatine Y. NJ. c. A. led
in patriotic songs. Mr.. Busby pre-
sided at the after meeting and made
the appeal for am offering for ex-
penses of the local committee and
Buffalo Prairie went over the top
with a margin of $500 in little
over two days. More will come in.
Drury is getting under Roadway.
Mrs. J. Is. Work of Chicago is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. f. De Morse.
Mrs. Work. Mr.. and Mrs. e De Morse
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Shear
man took lunch with Mr.. and Mrs.
Busby on Sunday evening
Miss Hazel Hayes (the Frenchl
school gave a PATRIOTIC recital and
crowded and the children charmed
the people with their earnestness.
Receipts went to the Red Cross
This school is 100 per cent in the
| junior organization.
John Tyler and family and Mrs
Eugene Sheppard of Muscatine were
calling at w. c. Tyler's home Sun
day.
S. w. SpickIer took Mr.. and Mrs
Morse to their home for visit Sun
day.
| Friends from Millersburg and Mus
| catine helped to celebrate Cornelius
| Sedam's S5rd birthday anniversary
on the 14th.
Mrs John Powell, Sr.. after spend
| ing the winter with her son, John
! G. Powell, has returned to her home
| in Illinois City.
| Mrs. clyde Brewer and her two
| children are spending the week witt
the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Wiley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
~IJIN d II VtE y I'N'EINE
NEGRO BOYS HOLD
THEIR FIRST DRILL

Twenty-six colored boys of the
tri-cities took their first course in
military drill Tuesday evening in
the Armory hall, this city, under
the direction of Sergeant James A.
Tooley, colored, who is now sta
toned at the Velie truck plant in
Moline. The boys were enthusiast
tic over the work and a second
practice drill will be held Friday
evening at o'clock at the Armory.
The Rock Island colored band will
render military airs. Rev. G. E
Sanders, pastor of the Second Bap-
fist church. has consented to act as
company chaplain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
TREE PLANTED
ON centennial.
AT AUGUSTANA
First Part of Program Marking
Tooth Anniversary of State
Takes Place.
PROGRAM OCCURS TONIGHT
Justice Harry Olson of Chicago
Municipal Court To Address
Public.

AuguSt3na college today planted
the centennial tree to mark the
one hundredth anniversary of the
enabling act, which was the first
step towards making Illinois a
state.
It was the first part of the days
program which will conclude to-
night when meeting will be held
at the college gymnasium, open to
the public, to be addressed by JUS
tice Harry Olson Of the municipal
court Of Chicago.
The program this morning was
held on the campus of the college,
an elm tree being transplanted
from Rock Island arsenal. G. a.
Andreen president of the college
gave the dedicatory address. He
said:
we are gathered here to plant
and dedicate centennial tree on
the college campus in commemor-
Rtion of the hundredth anniversary
of Illinois as a state. BY the kind
ness of the commandment of the Rock
Island arsenal we have transplant
ed this elm from that historic spot
thus in a symbolic manner being
connected with the earliest history
of our community and state
To-day our minds eye gazes
back upon the long process by
which mother nature made ready
Illinois as a lovely habitation fol-
man; We behold again the primeval
forsets and the wide plains where
the Indian during untold centuries
roamed in pursuit of his game; we
see the explorers canoe gliding
down the Mississippi and hear the
coming of the early white settlers
even to the historic grounds of our
own vicinity; the vast trees yet
whisper the message of the early
missionaries proclaiming the gospel
of Christ; before our gaze is I'M
folded the growth of mighty settle
nents, OF vast industries, of a
Eighty population, of wealth be-
yond compute, of thriving homes
in villages and city, CE activities so
varied that our imagination is be-
wildered thereby. But in the great
development we see also the guild
ing hand of a heavenly father. In
the hour of need He foresook US not
but filed the hearts of the inhab-
itants with courage and love of
freedom. and raised up mighty men
who in the turmoil of war guided
our state and nation to safety.
Among these leaders Abraham Lin
coin towers as a mighty oak, and
today when dire distress has been
brought upon the world by the evil
Vaccinations of men, we follow
with supreme confidence in ulti-
mate victory the noble leadership
of our governor and of our presi-
dent
We pause today, laying aside
the ordinary duties of our college
life. 10 be reminded of the won
drous story of Illinois"
Respond To President.
At this juncture, DR.. c. ". Foss
DR.. c. E. Lindburg and ArYid Sam
ueIson of the faculty, Marian
Swanson, Nels Pearson, Oscar
johnson, Esther Peterson and Paul
Randolph responded with poems OF
sentiment.
Mr.. Andreen resumed his ad-
dress:
And now be this tree dedicated tc
its purpose as Centennial Tree.
Its presence on the campus shall
be a constant reminder of our glor-
ious state and our privilege to cher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Obituary
Funeral of Charles johnson.


The funeral of Charles Johnson,
whose death occurred this week in
an automobile accident at Omack,
Wash, will be conducted by Father
c. p. O'NeiIl of the Sacred Heart
Catholic church at 2 O'Clock Sun
day afternoon at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Joseph Kali, z719 Sew
enth avenue. Burial will take
place in Chippiannock cemetery.
Charles Johnson was formerly a
resident OF Rock Island He was
born here Sept. 10, 1872, and re-
ceived his education in tie public
schools of the city. From 1889 TO
1901 he served in the city fire de-
partment under Chief Hastings.
Later he conducted a saloon on
Fourteenth avenue and THIRTEEN
street for a number of years. He
left Rock Island in 1909 with his
wife to conduct a fruit ranch near
Omack, Wash, where his death oc-
Cured.
On March s, 1905, he was united
in marriage TO Miss Caroline HUI
Der of this city He is survived by
the widow, six children, two sis
tiers, Mrs. John Olsen of Benton,
Ark, and Mrs. Joseph Kali of this
city, and two brothers, Oliver Of
Moline and Swan of Cloquet, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
PETITIONS FOR ELY,

Following the acceptance of n.
d. Ely, the Democratic nomination
for congress petitions were circu-
lated in Davenport today to insure
his name on the ballot. Mr.. Ely is
chairman of the south district
appeal exemption board with head
quarters In Des Moines. He is one
Of the most prominent attorneys in
eastern Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
SOCIALISTS WANT
RECOUNT OF VOTE

Mayor G. M Littleton, aldermen
and other new city officials as
sumed positions in Davenport last
night A notice has been received
by the Davenport city commission
from the Socialist party requesting
that a recount OF the votes be made
The notice states that SO votes
were Illegally cast. No action has
as yet been taken by the connie
sion.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
ALLEGED STACKER
rs GIVEN 30-DAY
TERM IN CUSTODY

Jesse Hall, arrested by the police
on suspicion that he was a Stacker,
was sentenced to 80 days in the
county Jail by Magistrate Smith to-
day. He was arrested some time
ago while wearing an army shirt.
He said he was once in the army
but later told a different story. His
case had been up twice before In the
police court and was continued each
time pending further investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
REDUCTION DENIED.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 1S.-A pc
tition of the city of Peoria to cause
reduction of telephone rates by the
Central Union Telephone company
and a cross petition OF the COM
pany to increase rates both were
denied by the public utilities COM
mission today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Funeral of John s. Miller.

Services for John S. Miller, who
died early yesterday morning, will
be held at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. B. Garretson, 1915
Twenty-sixth street, at $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Rev NJ. L.
Neill, pastor of the Oak Grove
United Presbyterian church, will
conduct the service and the re-
mains will later be conveyed to
Morrison, Ill, for interment.
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Apple jelly can be made at any
time through the winter, and is
particularly good in the children's
school sandwiches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
John YOndaII,

The remains of John Wiley Yon-
dali, whose death occurred Tuesday
morning at the detention hospital,
were shipped from the Moeller I'M
dertaking parlors yesterday after
noon to his former home, EIsberry,
Lincoln county, Mo-, where burial
will take place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
NEGROES DONATE $1,000.

Rockford, Ill, April 1S.-Off1cers
and men of the One Hundred and
Eighty-thfrd brigade, Negro troops,
at Camp Grant, today made cash
donation of one thousand dollars
to the African Methodist Episcopal
church of Rockford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Funeral of John Hartnady.

Last rites were held over the re-
mains of John Hartnady, 1927
Twelfth street, at 9 O'Clock this
morning at st. Joseph's Catholic
church. Dean J. ]. Quinn -officiat-
ed and interment was in Calvary
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
You Can Become a
Private Secretary

Don't think for a moment that @
position as secretary is out of your
reach-it is training that makes all
the difference in the world
A business secretary is a stenog-
rapher PLUS a secretarial training
which enables you to accept and
satisfactorily fill position of ex-
ecutive responsibility.
Why not become a secretary
why not fit yourself for that secre-
tarial position that awaits you
the opportunity is yours if you will
but accept it. Inquire about our
Special Secretarial Course" Cat
aIogue free for the asking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
ROCK ISLANDER rs
SAFELY IN FRANCE:

Word was received today of the
safe arrival of William H. Tieker,
2545 Nineteenth street, in France.
The card addressed to The Argus
gives no address. 1t is the usual
form used by the soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Funeral of Daniel NieIke.

Funeral services for Daniel
Mielke, 1912 Twelfth avenue, who
died at an early hour Tuesday
morning, were held at o'clock this
afternoon at the home and at 2:30
at the German Lutheran church,
Rev. Phi. Wilhelm, pastor, offlciat-
ing. Interment was in the Ger
man Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
40 DIE IN TWO WEEKS.

Camp Dodge, Iowa, April 49,
There have been 40 deaths from
pneumonia here in the past two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
Licensed To Wed

Edwin c.. Shearer New Canton, Ill.
Mrs. Irene Ward ...... Moline
Samuel w. Bruyn -. East Moline
Cora Ann Mayberry 1890. Peoria
Carl Victor Lundin -. Davenport
Mabelle e. Bohman -. Rock Island
Charles Metts -. West Liberty, Ia.
Nancy Beams -. West Liberty, la.
Andrew Benesh 49,. Rock Island
Blanch Ague ....... Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

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New Britain herald., 1918-07-24
SEC'Y BAKER WOULD
EXTEND DRAFT Ages
Conjecture Estimates 10 to 40 as
Probable in the Fall

| Washington, July 24.--While indi-
cations are increasing to show that
American troops overseas are proving
a vital factor in the war. Secretary
Baker practically has completed his
new and enlarged army program based
| on clinching victory by bringing out
the maximum fighting strength of the
country. Mr.. Baker says that this
new plan involved an extension Of the
draft age limit both below and above
the ages of 81 and 81.
The plan, which will mean millions
more in men and billions more in
money, will be presented to congress
without delay as soon as both houses
reconvene late next month. BY that
time Secretary Baker will have de-
tailed figures showing the maximum
military strength of the country neces-
sary to insure victory against any eff
forts the enemy may yet make.
Approximately 100000 men will
then be in Europe and provisions will
be outlined for not only doubling this
number in record time, but creating a
reservoir of fighting forces from which
may be drawn more millions, which
will swell the American fighting
strength far beyond any estimates
dreamed of when this nation first be-
came Il belligerent.e
Mr.. Bakers plan will be a logical
expansion of the nations war program
as carried out so far. Increased ship
ping facilities, increased means of get
ting all manner of supplies on a guam
tity production basis and other prob
lens involved in building up this gi-
gantic force will be taken into con-
sheraton.
Every angle of the plan will have
been worked out Systematically, SO that
there will be no question of having
available man power either unduly
ahead or behind the means for max
ing it available on the batlef1elds.
Ages May Be 10 to 40.
Although all details have not yet
been worked out, Mr.. Baker said that
the plan had progressed far enough
for him to show that he would have
to recommend an extension of the
draft age limits AS to what the final
ages will be he is not yet prepared
to say specifically. 1t is regarded as
certain now that he will recommend
the inclusion of all men who have
reached 49, In extending the age up
ward the limit is expected to reach
at least 40.
AS to the number of additional
men this extension will make imme-
diately available there are so far only
rough estimates. When the plan to
increase the age limits to 1916 was
discussed it was estimated that this
would bring Approximately as many
men into Glass [ as were available
under the 21-31 age limit. The total
number classified in Glass 1 was e.
3s2,o82, with 1,724,S71 fighting men
remaining after deductions for delin-
New Britain herald., 1918-07-24
ASSAULT CHARGED
Local Police Make Capture of Fugitive
For Waterbury Officers.

rested here last evening by Sergt
Johnson and Patrolman Strolls for
the Waterbury police and was taken
to Waterbury today to answer the
charge of assaulting Joseph Cadazo,
also colored. Cadazo was struck with
a piece Of joist timber. The assault
was not serious.
When he pays the penalty for that
offense Antoine will be tried In the
local police court on a charge of car
rying concealed weapons. When ap-
pretended by the watchfu1 police Of
New Britain he was found with %
calibre revolver. fully loaded and an
extra supply of cartridges.