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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28

I and all night until 4:30 in the morn
ing when in pitch darkness we went
into position near the village of Rom
agne: That night we were under shell
fire for the first time and l will never
forget that first boche shell that came
whining over the road where we were
marching. Soon after getting into
position, daylight broke on us and
boche planes began to come over our
lines to observe. All of us knew that
very soon a big offensive would start
but no one knew the exact day OF
hour. We remained in this position
several days exchanging shots with
Heinie. Our first casualty occurred
at our ammunition dump here, which
the boche had spotted and shelled at
irregular intervals during the entire
night. On the 21st day of October
we received orders that that night
would contain the Zero hour" Well,
everyone felt just little nervous,
though we were all glad to get a
really meant to be shelled. At 1920
that night we fired 1900 rounds Of
gas shells in certain wood that we
knew contained goodly sprinkling
of Germans. Later orders came
down that we were to open our bar
rage at $3.50. Al exactly $3.50 thous-
ands of allied guns of all calibers
broke forth in thunderous roar. I
can't express in mere words the i'm
preston I had at that time. 1 can
only say that the artillery prepara-
tion that eventful morning was the
greatest one of the war. To state it
in a few words, cit was some Hallow-
cen party for Heinie. This terrific
bombardment was continued until
$50 when every gun ceased firing
and our doughboys went over the top.
We expected a deluge of gas shells
from Heinie, but the surprise was so
great he really did not have time to
get started before our Smelling be-
came so deadly as to render his ar
tillery practically helpless. Our
doughboys found little opposition and
about 9 O'Clock German prisoners be-
gan to come back by the hundreds. |
We followed our infantry as closely
as we could and our next position |
was near the village of Removable
Our positions from there on were one
night affairs with the exception of
our last one on the banks of the
Mouse and that one demands special
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28
SPEAR|NG SALMON
IN THE CLEARWATER
FINE SPORT AT LEWISTON
SOME GOOD CATCHES MADE
PIONEERS HAVE FUN

Yes, salmon spearing is a winter
sport in Lewiston, due to the fact
that Lewiston has two great rivers
1t is thrilling sport, in fact, for the
salmon is a game fish and the Clear
water product is big fellow, too.
C. T. Stranahan brought nine sal
mon to the Lewiston market yester-
day and this development revealed
the fact that his sons had spent
Thursday night on the river, winter
pastime that has grown through years
to be an habitual sport with the
Stranahan family. Mr.. Stranahan
years ago with Al Smith initiated the
salmon hunt, following the custom of
the old Indian fishermen, and when
the Stranahan boys got old enough
they learned to enjoy the sport also.
The method is this. A boat is
hauled up the stream several miles,
placed in the river and a gasoline
fipht installed, so located as to shad-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28

mention because of its peculiar ma
ture. At the next to our last posi-
ton (Beauclair Farm) my battalion
received orders to proceed forward
and open fire upon the Metz-Sedan
railroad. One of our batteries, be-
cause of tractor trouble, was unable
to accompany the battalion, so "E"
battery started forward on mission
which certainly proved to be very in
teresting. Being battalion gas Off
Ger, of course accompanied this bat
terry. You can imagine our surprise
when we found that in order to fire
on that railroad it would be necessary
for us to go beyond our front line
of doughboys. The position ~ Waro
forced to take was under direct OBJ
servation Of the Germans and when
position (still daylight) we certainly
received warm reception. We lost
heavily but nevertheless our battery
opened fire in remarkably short
time Never will I forget that night
shells from IT'S to 22O's came at
us all night and we did not get the
opportunity to dig in. I will not go
into the details of our fight on that
hill, although they are forever en-
graVeQ on my memory. we nelu CnaC
hill for three days until. the eventful
morning Of the 18th of November,
when we were ordered to cease firing
at IL o'clock. 1t certainly was hard
for us to believe that the armistice
had been signed and were only fin
ally convinced when the camp fires
that night dotted the line which a
few hours previously had been raked
with shell fire. Were we glad? Well
l should say so and anyone that ex-
presses regrets that the war is over
is either fool or a damn liar.
Well daddy, have told you in
very brief way my experiences since
l left the good old U. S. A. My little
story is probably Incomplete in many
ways but when again l arrive in good
old Idaho will tell you those things
which l have omitted in this, my
Dads Xmas Letter.
To my darling Irish mother send
my love and I take this opportunity
to wish you both Merry Xmas and
4 Happy New Year.
With best of love, remain as ever,
Your affectionate son,
OTTO.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28
Engineering
and Vocational Training

Approved by us. Gov. Officials
The most thorough and prac-
teal school in all Engineering
and Vocational Sciences-offer-
ing complete courses in ONE
HALF the time usually requir-
ed by Universities.
Elimination of non-essential
subjects; intensified courses and
individual instruction enables us
to effect this saving of time.
Well equipped shops, labora-
tories and field instruments.
Courses in: Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical and Mining Engin-
eering, Auto Mechanics, Ma
chine Shop, Oxy Acetylene
Welding, Commercial and Wire
less Telegraphy.
We have fully demonstrated
that it is not necessary to spend
four years in High School and
another four years in Univer-
sity before being an Engineer.
Actual engineering work done
by advanced students.
Opportunities to earn board
and lodging.
New Term Beginning Jan. 9th
Address
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING
18th and Madison SITS
Oakland, Cal.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28

Kidney disease is no respecter of per-
sons A majority of the ills affecting
people today can be traced back to the
kidney trouble.
The kidneys are the most important
terers of your blood If the poisons
which are swept from the tissues by the
blood are not eliminated through the
kidneys. disease of one form or another
will claim you as a victim.
Kidney disease is usually indicated by
WEAKNESS, sleeplessness, nervousness,
dependency, backache, stomach trou-
BILE, pain in loins and lower abdomen,
gall stones, gravel rheumatism, sciatica
and Iumbago.
: All these arrangements are natures
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28
IT'S NOT YOUR HEART;
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

signals that the kidneys need help.
You should use GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules Immediately. The
soothing, healing oil stimulates the
kidneys, relieves Inflammation and de-
troys tne germs 1odsy a caused sst
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules. In twentyfour hours you
should feel health and vigor returning.
After you feel somewhat improved
continue to take one or two capsules
each day, so as to keep the irst-class
condition and ward off the danger of
other attacks.
Ask for the original imported GOLD
MEDAL brand. Three Sizes Money re-
funded if they do not help you.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-12-28
FIRST CALL TO FOOD ARMY.

+ This cooperation and service I
+ / ask Of all in full confidence i
+ that America will render more !
+ for flag and freedom than king !
]. ridden people surrender at COM i
+ pulsion.-Herbert Hoover, Au- j
i. gust 10, 1917. j
year ago voluntary food contro,
was a daring adventure In democracy
during the year an established proof
of democratic efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
ADJUSTMENTS
Lyric

Lyric ~s
 A delightful programme of Keith vaudeville will entertain Birmingham Saturady afternoon matineegoers at the Lyric this afternoon. Although the weather is uncomfortably warm the Lyric will be cool. being cooled by iced air and electric fans Pietro, the idol of Birmingham vaudevillians, is on the programme. and his presence assures ample entertainment All Btr- mingham knows Pietro and what he can do with-ep piano and accordion, and that is the reason Birmingham will flock to the Lyric this afternoon. Toe Baker and the Magazine Girls offer some pleasing entertainment. There IS plenty of comedy, tuneful music, catchy Baker is clever and is ably supported songs and world of beautiful gowns. by Polly Walker and other clever en- tertainers. The Dawson Sisters and Stern sing and dance well, and this number is pleasing feature of the programme, The trio are excellent entertainers. Johnny Eckert and com pany in 'The Golf Players" kept the audience highly amused. and Emma Francis and her whirlwind Arabian dancers are highly entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Being Made to Discover Author of False
 Story of Soldiers Killed

Montgomery, May 31.-(SpeciaL) Reports published in Montgomery Fri- day morning that Lieut.. Arthur Pick ems and Corp Arthur B, Willard of Columbus. O., Camp Sheridan military police, had been killed in an auto- mobile accident earlier in the morning while chasing ''booze" car near La- Pine. were denied by the reported dead themselves Friday They were unable to understand why such report should reach the newspaper as they were not even chasing whisky car during the night and were in another portion of Montgomery county on bnsi- ness for the military police
 The story of the death of the sol- diers also stated that private named Newberry sustained a broken leg and that an unidentified soldier was thrown from the car when 1t went down an embankment. A general iii-. oujrv has been started by the mlli- tarv police and the newspaper in an effort to find the person who started the report and telephoned it to the newspaper.
 q did not know anything about lhc accident or that I had been killed In 1t until someone called my attention to it this morning." said Lieutenant Pickens "We were nowhere near the spot where l died last night at the time of my death"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Great Land Development
 Started in Mississippi

New Orleans, May S1.--What nas been described as the greatest land development undertaking in the coun- ty was inauguated here today with the appointment of A q. T. Moore as director of the cut-over land utiliza- ton of the Southern Pine association and announcement that the oganiza- ton contemplates taking over the Me Neill experiment station, 10000-acre trnct at McNeill, Miss, and operate it in conjunction win the bureau Of animal industry plant industry and soils, of the federal department of ag- riculture,
 The MeNei1l station will be utilized primarily for cattle raising and for age investigations. The state of Mis- sissippi will contribute the grounds and buildings. experts of the depart meut of agriculture will have direct charge of operations and general cx- Apenses will be financed by the SoGth- ern Pine association.
 The associations cut-over land de- partment represents owners of i0G0o- 900 acres of idle and unused cut-oVer lands in eastern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
At the Trianon

Although "Over the Top" the spectac- ular patriotic photoplay featuring Ar thur Guy Empey, the hero of many trench raids on the western front, n1s played to enormous crowds during it's entire weeks engagement at the Tri- anon. the prediction is made that to- days crowds will eclipse all others. To- a smany have set apart this day on which they will see "Oyer the Top
 What day have you decided to see lover the Top?" is common question in Birmingham, and every one has set certain time at which they will see this picture that has taken Birmingham by storm The performance today will begin at o'clock, and performances will begin every one hour and 45 minutes thereafter
 lover the Top" is one of the most thrilling and sensational pictures ever Irssented in Birmingham. and it brings the western front and conditions there into full view of the audience.
 Many Alabama and Birmingham boys take part in the picture. the trench scenes having been made at Camp Wheeler, where the Alabama boys are encamped Newspapers throughout tne country declare lover the Top' one 5f the greatest pictures ever screened. Be sure and see this picture today, for if you don't you will miss big treat that has already been enjoyed by thousands in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
EFFICIENCY EXPERT
 ON THE CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAMME TODAY
Concert Last Night Heard by Large and Apprecia-
 tive Audience

Featuring the programme of the Redpath ehautauqua for today is Mrs Christine Frederick of New York. the famous household efficiency expert who stated in an interview that:
 Always in the past" she said. woman and her work in the home have been thought unimportant and mere drudgery. Every girl baby was supposed to be born with needle in one hand and an egg beater in the other; and everyone thought any wom- an could cook. raise fine children and keep house successfully without any special study or training. Today we know that Keeping house is the most important business in the world, and that it takes as much training, brains and skill as any other work. The 20,- 100000 housewives who are fighting for Uncle sam as kitchen soldiers are doing their bit just as effectively as if they were in the trenches "Women must mobilize their house keeping today just as other industries are being mobilized. The first step lin marching the home industries to victory is to reorganize housework and do it with greater conservation of time, effort and materials. Think of the av- craze kitchen where women spend so per cent of their time" continued Mrs. Frederick. vigorously. Why, often a woman takes 50 steps just to hang up skilleti Or she bends her back low 1ot1r 4oIy wrong tool, or one in poor condition, or wastes time by not planning her work beforehand She uses her own knuckles and muscles where it would be far more efficient to use an inn proved mechanical labor-saver like a which washes the dishes of two meals in about 10 minutes
 A very much appreciated concert was rendered last night by Miss Margery Maxwell, soprano of the Chicago Grand Opera of the past season, and two other artists, Milen Lusk, violin, and Miss Florence Schubert. piano. The national anthem was the opening se- lection.
 Probably the Spanish Dance, Sara sota. was the most appreciated of MT. Lusk's violin numbers, although his Slavonic dance, Dvorak; serenade, Drdla; and Cradle song by Goodaid, were well received.
 Cara Nome. Rigiletto, proved to be one of Miss Maxwell's best numbers, although each was executed with the touch of an artist. Will 70 the Wisp, Spross; Life and Death. Coleridge Taylor; Burst of Melody, Seller; Bitter ness of Love, Dunn; Little Dutch Gar den, Loomis; and Bud of the Wilder
 ness by Horsman, each received "a hearty encore. Keep the Home Fires Burning" was sung by Miss Maxwell. and her closing number, with violin obligato was God Be With Our Boys Tonight" by Sanderson, which re- ceived prolonged applause.
 The evening audience was the larg- est present since the opening of the chautauqua here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Men Disqualified for
 General Service Will Be
 Taken in Special Lines

Montgomery, May a.-(Special) )-Adju- tant General Hubbard has been notified by the provost marshal general that men disqualified for general military service but skilled in certain lines may enlist in the aeronautics branch where their services are needed at this time. General Hubbard called the telegram to the attention of all persons who had ap- piled today Unless persons volunteer for the work it will be necessary to draft men, as the positions must be filled with out delay
 Among those who may be selected are engineers. firemen. railroad grade fore men, wooden bridge carpenters, locomo- tive fremen, telephone linemen, survey ors or road instrument men, telegraphers draftsmen, piledriver foremen, engineers for donkey engines steam shovel opera tors. carpenters. steamfitters, electricians. auto mechanics, cooks, clerks, railroad brakemen, railroad conductors and la- borers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
"City Dads' Join Gym
 Class at the City Hall
Second Meeting of Dr. Stark's Ath- Ietes Held Last Night-Over
 Fifty Have Joined

The second meeting of the police at the new gym in the city hall was held st night and instructions given by Dr. Henry Stark, who has volunteered his services gratis until September 1, About 50 members are now on the roll of the gym class, and this includes the City Dads and Judge Martin of the record CTS court, also.
 Everyone around the city hall seems to be getting the fever and the class is steadily growing. Instruction is given in boxing. bag punching. jiu-jitsu wrestling and physical training. The gymnasium presents much the same ap- pearance as any other well regulated floor and is fully equipped.
 Classes are held every Monday and Friday from to 3 D. m. and from 10 to Ii D. m. special session is being held for the members of the city commission from to D. m on the same afternoons pr. Stark will begin instruction in enc of the army cantonments about September l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY IS OBSERVED IN REAR
 OF AMERICAN ARMY
Touching Scenes Are En- acted When Flowers Are Placed on Graves
 of Heroes
By the Associated Press

With the American Army in France, Thursday, May 30.-In the Memorial day exercises in the rear of the Americans
 in Picardy, a small American flag and flowers were placed on each grave of an American soldier. The ceremony was in charge of four American chaplains and one French chaplain, assisted by the Sal vation Army representatives.
 Lincolns Gettysburg speech was read, after which the band played religious and patriotic anthems. Prayers were said in English and French, Chaplain Thomas Dickson of the American army paid tribute to France for her aid during the American revolution and drew lessons from the lives of Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau.
 As Chaplain Dickson spoke there were tears in the eyes of old women, old men and children from the nearby villages, who had brought flowers.
 ''The living would speak to the dead and by placing flowers on their graves tell them that their sacrifice has not been in vain,'' he said.
 The Rev. Dr. A. Caddos, chaplain, Ddiu IT1DutG lO lfiS QOeo NihSiiNoh9 e-NN to the valor and heroism of France. He said that the mothers, fathers, sisters, wives and sweethearts of the American dead may rest assured that the French will always care for the graves of their heroes.
 The French civilians then placed their flowers on the graves. The little ceme- tery was literally covered with flowers
 The touch of the war was not missing and juet at the close of the service Amer ican anti-aircraft guns began to fire on German airmen hidden behind the clouds
 touching picture was added to the ceremony when horse belonging to one of the American officers, killed at Can tigny, was led to the grave of his dead master, where he remained untl the ceremony was over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
[. ]. SCOTT MAKES STIRRING SPEECH ID
 NEGRO GRADUATES

Some 2ooO people heard Emmet J. Scott,
 now executive secretary of Tuskegee in-
 stitute, and special assistant to Secretary
 Baker of the war department, deliver
 the commencement address for the h.
 dustrial High school of this city last
 night at the Jefferson theatre His mes
 sage was one of encouragement to the
 negro people, and the greatness of the
 American government. He spoke partc-
 ularly of the thousands of colored men in
 training camps and those across the
 waters
 This is our country" he said We
 are American citizens and as such cit-
 zens we are working fighting and sac
 rificing as other Americans. He told of
 the great work of the negro race in
 the purchase of Liberty Bonds, and do- hating to the Red Cross. He appealed to
 the race to be patient, faithful and serv- iceahle. Many times he referred 10 the work of Booker T. Washington and oth- CT faithwul workers of the negro race, and such men as R. R. Moton of the Tuskegee institute.
 In his appeal to the graduating class. composed of some 70 or more, he stated that the most rapid way to build your self into citizenship and, in proportion build a race, is to do conscientious and faithful service regardless of vocation; do the job so well that no one can better it. Keep clean minds, healthy bodies, be polite and courteous to all people, honor your country, fall in line with all the plans of the government
 Prof. A. H. Parker, principal of the In- dustrial High school, presided at the ] meeting and introduced MT. Scott. Prof. 1 J. H. Phillips, superintendent of educa- | ton, made a spirited address and paid compliments to the speakers. Those who
 received graduating certificates were; William E. Brantley Francis E. Byrd, Herman E. Gregory Thomas D. Hinton, Frank A, Ray, Brooksie Aimery, An
 nie l.. Baker Florence Ellington, Ben
 nie L. Gardner, William Afford, A. Leo Darden William c. Davis. William z. Davis. David Hawkins, M. Philip Jordan, Leroy D. ing, William H. Leonard, Yer | non c. Palmer, William M Fruit, Frank
 Proctor, Riley B. Thompson, Frank ]. Warren. Minnie z. Anderson, Annie M. Brannon, Irma W. Brown, Naomi D. Colquitt, Allie M. Clark, Edna L. Card well. Maggie O. Harris. Louzeffro Harri- son, Crystabel A. Jenkins, Eva M. Lips comb w. Adelle Mccall, Della b. Pet terson, Hattie o. Smith, Nova E. Will Hams, Carrie D. Welton, Maggie O. Da- wis Beatrice k. Dumas, Bernice E. Flour noy, Abbie G. Jackson, Fannie M. Jones, Adeil A. Keller, Sadie M Lewis Emma ]. Lee, Martha B. McDoweli, Agnes l..
 Powell. Sarah Ray. Carrie k. stephens, Frances r. Taylor, Lula B. Temple, Jes- sic B. Thompson, Frances B. Vann, R. Fontella Winton, Johnnie B. Young. Mae Belle Wood. Mabel T. Williams. The programme consisted of solos and plantation melodies by the high school. The melodies were sung at very eX- cellent advantage and received hearty applause. Bennie l.. Gardner's oration on Our Duty Now" was well-studied and arranged address as was the ora tion of William Leonard on War Saw ings Stamps"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-01
Fayette Citizens Paint
 Merchants Store YelLouU
Refusal of w. M. Cannon to Buy Bonds Subscribe Red Cross or Aid Government Measures Provokes Ac-
 ton by Citizens Wednesday Night

their meaning. and the following are some of the inscriptions:
 ' Oh. you slacker' " This is the Kaisers wholesale house.
 If you are not an American, go to---Mexico'
 This is the slacker's store
 If you live in this country be an American
 Pay your bit or go to--Mexico.'
 |" This is only the beginning.'
 "On each of the large windows of the building was painted yellow cross. and under one of these was the inscriptions:
 This is my cross and color There was also a Red Cross painted on the brick wall between the windows.
 This demonstration was brought about by the persistent refusal upon the part of the owner of the establish ment to buy Liberty Bonds, subscribe e to Red Cross funds. or in any other way assist the government in the con duct of the war against German ra- pacity and murder
 The people of Fayette who have the red blood of patriotism in their veins are determined to put down every thing that has the smack of pro-Ger- manism, and this demonstrati tion is only the beginning of the matter.
 Tt is said that there are a few oth CTS of this same stripe living in and around Fayette and they should at once be attended to. If they refuse to do their just part toward the gov, ernment in her time of need people should refuse to patronize them if they are in business, or to have any dealings with them in any way. Force them to come across or consider them in partnership with the Hun and the Devil, and treat them as the devil- ish Hun is serving our boys. and their allies-show them no quarter.
 Get the last one of them. Don't let one escape"