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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
THE 7 s T

Another beneficial reform which
nay result in Am.r,cA because Of the
war id indicated in she information
that the war department nas ordered
the al 2ption Of '!ts metric system of
measure ments = sr:.,.ery and ma.
chine eaas and '.sps. TIE change
was ordered at ~.n..as,ion Of the
French governca1. which uses the
metric system extensively, and Ia in
tended to obviate say confusion that
might arise as 'e- raault Of the diff
ference betweou :"-. American and
French systems e 1rnasure,nents.
The american :yA.sm u measure
ments is the b: 81. 3ys.em, with q
few changes. T.....,:h ia, supposed
Iy, the length Of =. usst JOINT Of the
kings thumb. ...+7a. is, suppos.
eddy, the lengtE tas kings foot
aud the yard y :..4tb of the
royal arm. LII -: -.,eaiiI4ar the rod
and the mile ha ,.e..4 a9g.vad from
arbitrary STANDS. 's. :hnaah of course
in modern times n ,sus.a has been
officially fixed.
The metric sye: !. scientifically
devised. Ats uni. -. !a,vsaI, which
is, as nearly as =. grsaiest care has
been snle to def. s1lue. ons-ten mil
lionth part Of Il .tstsnce from the
equator to the D.. a.".s.1rad along
the meridian. r 7...sr ia divided
decimal.y into & .tates, centlmeter
aud mlllimetes cfe aec.tnlly one.
tenth, one-hunG .ata ard one-thous.
andth, and Ia r:p..:utied dacimally
in the came ia; tan, taH most com.
monty used mul. pi.ca.ion being the
kllome,sr, whi.a js s.na thousand
meters, or M ;et, sooHsaadth Of the
distance from tn, aut:asoG 10 the pole.
In similar fansi:nu Go We arrive at
the metric sqpaFs sa1 cubic meas
ures and the L."asures OF weight.
The ce,tare le s square meter, the
are is 100 square meters and the hec
tare is 10000 sq.lare meters. The
hectare is the common unit Of land
measure and IL equal to about two
aud one-half acres. For cubic meas.
ure the h%ectoli.er 10 one cubic deci-
meter, while the liter ID one cubic
decimeter. The liter 10 the metric
liquid measure corresponding to our
Quart. too, and The hectoliter com.
pares TO our barrel.
The kilogram, which is the metric
unit of weight, is :he weight Of one
liter of water ~ q temperature Of q
degrees Fahrenheit or zero Cent?.
grade. It weighs sbuur two pounds.
The metric ton 10 sailed simply 1.-The
metric ton" and IL one thousand
Kilograms.
The use Of the metric system for
measurements in America hAs been
officially sanctioned By congress but
the people have c!ung to the anti
qnated English system. for no reason
at all except thu, a0 suthority has
had the coursss - pificis,ly abolish
It. II is possible ,iisS, Alter the war.
the experience Q: tue men who 60
abroad may ina SITE public senti-
ment here at h0n- Auu persuade tho
the American pee.:: - associate this
nation with ths ,f:er forty nations
Of the world tn lase adopted and
! Axe using the seisniiHs nesSic syste0.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
BAKERS REMARK

1t is so frequently the practice of
those who would wilfully deceive
by half truths to cast reflection On
a puolic citizen by quoting certain
of his remarks apart from their ex-
planatory context that il is remark
able that American public Of the OPP
position to spread condemnation Of
Secretary Baker by quoting his re-
mark that the war is eco miles
away.
Secretary Baker did cali to the
attention OF the senate inquiry the
fact that the war is 5000 miles
away, but not in the fashion his
traducers would have the American
public believe. He did not advance
that fact as an argument or a de-
Tense for the war departments fail
ure to speed up the war program,
but as an explanation of the diff
culties that confront the war de-
partment in equipping and provid-
ing for the men who have gone TO
France.
Here is the actual conversation
in which Secretary Baker made the
remark with which it has been
sought to overthrow him:
Secretary Baker, in reply to a
iquestion-It is not inef6ciepcy to
change ones mind and 70 get some
thing better than you had previous
II determined upon.
Senator Chamberlain With the
war on US and with these young
men called into the service there
was such an emergency that it did
not call for the highest typeof gun.
Secretary Baker-I respectfully
dissent from that view. The war
was not On US. The war was in
Europe. We Have more guns of
the highest type that needed no
recti6cation II design than could
possibly Be used a he highest
pe1esntage q allowance for vast
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
PROVIDING AN ARMY

a i has always been difficult fol-
mostpecple q understand why the
leeonrces of = nation are always
axOdsto he utmost to equip and
1acean army i. the. field when
sNar = declared. Il does not seen,
Slasonable that, merely because I
nlnber Of men are trans
sAEom one occupation to an
l1ktsre should be such astre-
ppsetting 81 the economic
26asnation. It is hard 10 see
ay IL lou, 600 men
enid nsed more food stsffs to
enzAhose saI1e 10000
vhhssih avn iifs.
dnstsy no course reduced 4
s. 11i1 y soast 81 transferring the
SS]I1| - army, but certain
Nh
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
NEW RULES

Director General McAdoo is no
novice at railroading. His informa-
ton on railroad subjects has all
been gained by first hand expert
ence. It is not surprising, there
fore, that, having considerably re-
duced the confusion Immediately
incident to taking over the rail
roads. he should promulgate such
an order as the one of Monday as
reducing railroad expenses by elm
mating the needless officers and
employees from the payroll.
Mr.. McAdoo's order declares
s''that the carriers operating reve-
nues shall not be expended:
"For the payment of agents or
other persons who are employed in
any way to affect legislation" The
railroads have no need for lobby
lists now, either in state OF national
capitals.
"For the employment Of attorneys
who are not actually engaged in the
performance of necessary legal
work for the company" This will
eliminate from the peyrolls q nurn-
Der Of men retained Gin case any
thing should happen" and who in
some cases, retained by the ROADS
to eliminate them as possible pros
ecutors of damage suits, such as
they might become if they were free
agents.
"For the payment OF Of expenses
Of persons or agencies constituting
associations of carriers, unless SUCH
associations are approved il adj
vance by the director general.
Since the railroads are now all I'M
der government control there is ne
need for railroad associations in
tended to extend influence or tuI,
tier traffic agreements or secure
tI1ns-continental or other business
For any political purpose or t
diredtly o. indirectly influence th'
1lection Of any person or any cleo
tion affecting any public measure
i. other wordsth the railroads are no
o be further mulcted for politiea
contributions or for money for pc
tsntial brides to influence Iegisla
Ton.
Issuance Of free passes" Thu
isansorder in which the railroads
heartily concur, since it will elm.
iinate an abuse they have lonl
fought successfully and its enforce
ment viii add much to railroad rev
! elnues that is now lost.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

fed for service In the National Army
42s. 800, or $3.50 per cent, are listed
as involuntary conscripts-those who
failed to appear or sled unsuccessful
elaine for exemption or discharge.
Voluntary ccnscripts-those who
filed no claims for exemption or dis.
charge-numbe,. & 6So, 054.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
MOST DEPENDENCY DIS
CHARGES WERE FOR WIFE

A statement By Provost Marshal
Gen. Crowder shows that of $50, $50
discharges for dependency 743, Id or
SO So per cent. were for wife or wife
and children; widowed parent, 6.51
per cent; infirm parent, 5.75per cent;
motherless child. O.66 per cent, minor
orphan brothers and sisters. 0.5s per
ant.
OF the total Of Los, 36a men certi-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
COUNTY OFFICIAL rAeGss
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Member Board of Commissioners
To the Electors of the ihird en-.
missioner District, Hughes count
South Dakota:
/ am a candidate for renouination fer
Office Of Member Of the Board Of CoUrs
" Commissioners from said District 81
the Primary election to be held Mas
"a, 1918. I respectfully solicit the sup,
port of all electors.
Fl. b. GORMAN.'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
ENGINEERS TRAIN FOR WAR

One-tbied of the students in the
College of Engineering at the Unlyer-
sity of South Dakota were this week.
recommended to the government FOR
admission TO the inactive list of the
reserve engineering corps. IL admit
ted 10 this rating they will remain ID
toe university to complete their tech.
nicai courses and will then be sub
jsct TO immediate call by the federal
goVernm lit for overseas service if
needed. OqiY those students who
stand in the irst third of their classes
10 scholarship are eligible to take adj
vantage OF this arrangement. TIE
federal government has made similar
arrangements with all the other lead
ing schools OF engineering in Amer
lea. Students placed upon the mac
tive list of the reserve engineering
corps, will, OF course, not be subject
to draf; in the meantime.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
For County Judge

To the Republicans Electors OF Hnghe'
county. South Dakota:
Gentlemen: l am e caadioate ia
the Office of County Judge In the y"
mary Election, to BE- held MAY "A, 1913
subject to the decision o. s%appbhea5
electors. 1respectful'y soliclt the soo
port of all republican electors
ALBERT GUNpERsoT
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
UNCLE SAM CALLS
On UNIVERSITIES

Uncle Sam nee ~e.@caaniths, car
penters, plumb. .chiuists, cleo.
tricians, ieleg' ui.aIs, accountants,
stenographers "a takers during the
period Of the y I'D RI meet this
need has called r" stste univer-
stiles in Amerie -,.,st the prob
able number 81. >as .nsti,ution
can train in eac - ;hsss trades, the
length CT time Urosssary to train them
and the facilities -r ths work. BY
RAINING extra Atf's in shops and
class rooms the Z iqsr.itr OF South
Dakota can trati e9lt one hundred
men. special q y teiegraphy is
already Daing G.. me department
of economics CO e.4.a stsnoegaphers
and accountants {np nome econom-
les department ~r1s.c,i on the train
ing OF batars. ~ :aa ottl8r special
training coureT E3tr. "a the Col
Iege OF Eagins-
-
The Nsw r. 's7. r.wspa.
pers llke to COL y: ome con.
ductnrs And "" D.. .~ss=a4ngsrs. and
other women r's:ave&auely ont Of
their sphere. T. - less entertain.
ment perhaps IN tbs nnmentioned
fact that these ONE are being OK.
plotted because they do not come
under the protection Of existing fac
tory laws. This ia an evil bound to
increase unless 1t is fought. immedi.
ately. For that reason the Women's
Trade Union league Of Now York
called q public conference on JAnu.
airy IL Is to discnss the maintenance
of labor standards dnring the war
and the need tcs additional protec-
tive legislation. The conference is of
Importance not only 10 New York
but to ali the sta:ss {. Its proceedings
will give valuable information to
those who are concerned about the
large problem of women in war prob
lens.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

Calvin, six VI
stroll thrOusA
Their. j
"What are
there the =.
That's Buta /
Their replied N
"Oh, that's n
learn to be y
AuA VIM
in convindA
case.
.sThis letief
short.
"NatunllF
wrote IL. -
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

long ends of malines falling from the
PACK to be wrapped about the nack
anu shoulders. For these simpler we'd
lungs organdie dresses and organdie
mats give the bridesmaids every chance
Tor lovely color and quaint design in
Iher frocks and millinery. Organdle
anu net or organdie and lace combined
make fascinating wedding gowns.
hhere are many ways of draping the
veil one very good way is TO gather
the tulle into band of silver Loco -,
lorin cioSe-ntting cap; another is ar
ranged In larger cap with donnie
lrill ABOUT the fa"e-as shown in the
picture and a third presents the veil
i"''inS from a coronet of fine lace
wired to hold it in position.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

No matter what else in the way of
wraps is offered for midsummer, we
are always sure of the taffeta coat.
1t Is so practical and so pretty that
1t cannot be banished entirely-it
comes along as inevitably as the
Fourth of July or the bathing suit.
Here it is as interpreted for this sum
mer in taffeta, with landings of vel
vet. 1t is as graceful and easy as the
popular cape and at least as little
trouble to manage.
In colors these silk coats are best
In dark shades-deep blue, brown and
green proving full of style There is
always black, of course, depending
upon smartness of the design to rescue
1t from being commonplace. The. lus-
ter of taffeta makes it u wonderful me-
dunn for colOrs.
Very much less familiar are new
summer coats of wool velours anil silk
jersey and of silk jersey with big sat
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

in collars. In the combinations of silk
and wool the body of the coat-that
portion about the shoulder and sleeve
is of the silk, often extended below
the waist, forming long waist effect.
Collars-which are ample-are of the
velours and cuffs to match them. Those
who are looking for something new
might consider the silk jersey or wool
and jersey combinations.
POngee, like taffeta, we have always
with us in aristOcratic coats. They
are among those present this year.
Very handsome models are entirely of
pongee and others of pOngee and black
satin, the satin used in collars and
cuffs and in wide borders at the bot.
tom of the garment Very handsome
long capes of black satin lined with
colOred satin have Scored a success,
and some very dressy capes are in
light cOlorS finished with deep silk
fringes.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

June weddings make bright paren-
hesis In the grave story of war times
just as many lovely brides grace iust
as many beautiful bridal professions
thS June as in Junes gone by-apd
the JOY they radiate is more than ever
welcome. No one expects the bride to
curtaiI any of her privileges on her
great day. 1t comes but once in n lifa-
time and she is entitled to mako Tho
most or II. The pomp and circumstance
OF war Is not to be compared To II.
society countenances the pretty ex-
'raEaganceS Of the wedding papeant
ana styles play into the hands of tboSo
VINO plan them. MalineS and georgetta
crepe make the more than ever plc.
tureSque hats for bridesmaids. some
OF THESE have wells of malines extend
Ell INTO scarfs that Swathe the throat
ana partly cover the face. SnacisI
thought has been bestowed on tho mo.
iron OF honOr-the most iluRified mil
'ihery featuring her position. In a
procession where there were two
Hover girls, small soft hats of narrow,
val lace, trimmed with little rose huds
were allowed them. In this company
the matron of honor wore vvido-
oFilnmed hat of Sand,colored molinas
ana pale-gold lace, with full short
mantle OF malineS to match with collar
~ gold lace. The bridesmaids reinicsd
IN wide hats of pink georgette crapo
with big soft poppieS made of tba
same material, set about the crown.
For brides who decide against Tho
Sul'le0,iohaI white satin and long veil
'rtt'S mats Of white malines and small
'nite hoTerS have been provided with
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21
Shades Are Interesting.

IL Is interesting TO note the different
ehectS materials have in the varions
S SliaueS' brilliant, clear cQlors are good
IooN'hs Tor dun materials. By a DIM
material IS meant one which docs NOT
snow snow up IN the high lights. Reds and
bright blues look well. for instance in
crepe or homespun. and have - totoI
Y different effect when matched az
"ctly In the same shade of satin .,
NeiEet. Quite the reverse is tho c.Sa
win browns or blacks. for satin =.
nv ne Is almost a necessity to keen
somber. u'h ana
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

Over In France the kalscrs third
pre,enuous drive OF the year came to
= halt az least Tor the time being. pt
th~ Marne, the ourcq valley ana fh,
o'H~ Early ia the week several gf.
"mpts Go cross the Marine v,-. -,
, 'l''''' viii severe losses In these a,,.
s'"n- Ameri'an marhlue cuuprrs SIM
&sLssa ~ freRSh infantry took n pr,rn.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

In the United States the U-boat raid
served to Impress the people with the
pressing need OF the conservation Of
wheat and sugar, especially. The
former must be sent across the ocean
In increasing quantities as our forces
there grow rapidly greater; and sugar
cannot he bought from Cuba because
we must use all available shipping for
the transportation of troops and mu-
nltions to Europe.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

'"e week SAW the registering NJ
about m.'tiu0 Young Americans Nh,
.''' ,eN""' tWrnty-oDc years Of o-s
since last spring; and his rcrisrr,
"eu probably viii be- repeated sh,n,
'"'s J." three months. Provost Mar.
>07' "tneEal Irowder sent tn the -,r.
''noFS az all the states exrep, Arfz,,.
,.''.> Tor the mobilization NJ anno0.
more more resiStrantS between June - nm.
= and 1000 uegr1es were ,,,ma.
from twenty states. "'''
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21
couIdtfT

The editors
lay in wait foi
"JorkinsOn,' n
came in, you 81
noon off yestei
and then | 81
grounds. You .
to yeIr auntls i
The office by
"And | waS
Did you ever n
your life?"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21
EXPERTSl
iNESTF

| That the,e
wonderful a.
Western en-.
thousands q
United State
given the thos'.
quite appareul
De a reason 1
bly, more than
requires emph,s:
OF the mature
crops. 1t was /,
farmer SELECTED
naphazard way
today. He WIN
analysis plan "
Canada was M
ems, soil physics
OF WashlngtOn,
report should h
age settlement |.
reads as follow,
| We have ansh
md that IT ruD.
high in potash,
trogen f.; that i
OF organic matte
OF physical sona
Ing wrong win
standpoint Of cn
am satisfied that
results whereas
ton"
1t is soil Ike
and on scIentIs
rule today, that
to quote the EN-
who have inre
from $500 to S
and whose stoy
lows:
Il have thre,h
bushels Of No. III
200 acres, which
per acre-sOd
blowing SO, back
the average being
The newspaper
this mans expeh
disposed of bis Il
of Brooks, Alta,
men, he was WORT
ago he came hen
horses"
1t is the soil
and the knowleds
that brings to On
settlers that are
border. A grown
fertile prairie Ia
ada is spreading
This enthusiasm
the fact that sui
produced on ths
feed the world.
and west, hundre
military service
Western Canads
to work on the 4
of the incoming
at such central
monitor, and Lea
at Regina, MOOs
Saskatchewan. ]
of their househd
of their horses
quantity Of impla
ing with then, !
rivals also seen
worlds goods.
Reports from
katchewan F; COut
gate. British Cd
gateways into .
the United Star
present influx q
volume as has .
many years.
ish Columbia, N
prairies for sum
with the intenH
themselves at D
The influence
settlers on greais
be more readlll
Is considered ID
takes up at less
as he has hlths
land which, acre.
ter and larger 9
couIdnf
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

inent part and won the warm praise
OF the French and British by their gal
lantry and yalor az well as by their ex-
eeilent marksmanshlp. The Americans
were called on to hold a bridge head
near Chateau Thlerry Immediately on
their arrival after thirty hours on the
road In motortrucks They took up
their positions quickly and slaughtered
the Huns who tried to cross Under
cover OF this fire Yankee engineers
successfully dynamited the bridges,
and the machine gunners have since
held the south bank and repulsed all
attempts Of the Germans TO build new
bridges. II Is reported the Americans
killed about 1000 Germans at the
bridge head, having themselves only
one man killed and few wounded
In the Neuillys wood, northwest Of
Chateau Thlerry, the American infan.
try had their chance ana three times
they drove back desperate attacks of
the Huns, their rifle fire being deadly.
On the third assault they met the Ger
mans In the open ana put them to
rout with the bay0net.
In what may be called their own
sector, In the Luncyllle region, the
Americans carried out some highly
successful operations,
The allies frankly admit that they
are counting on the United States
troops TO save the day and the tests
to which the Yankees have been sub
mitted show the trust OF the British
and French Is not misplaced.
"a
Falling to make further progress
southwark, the Germans turned the
main force OF their attacks on the
western front of their salient between
the Aisne and the Marine Here they
found any advance still more dIdlcult,
aud Indeed at many points they were
driven back some distance by the lm-
petuous attacks OF General Foch's |
troops. In that region the dense for
ests OF Vllllers- COtterets and Neullly |
ofter the best Of defensive positions for
the allies, enabling them to move and
their forces unseen by the
enemy aviators, The allied artillery.
too. has been brought up with remark.
able speed and Is pouring devastat.
ing hre into the Germans from we'll
selected positions day and night. Along
the line from the Marine northeastward
TO Retms the allied line was holding
strongly. and the ancient cathedral city
was stu, rather unexpectedly, In the
possession OF the British.
The Germans made no claims to def.
Mite advances during the week. and
heir losses were growing so appalling
nat government officials In Berlin felt
I necessary to speak OF them apollo
'etieally, asking the people to consider
he magnitude Of the operations aud
II the stake.
Toward the end OF the week there
we're signs that Won Hlndenburr was
preparing for a renewal Of the drive
N another part Of the line. possibly
u the Amlens sector, hut the allied
Military authorities expressed satlsfac.
Ton With the situation and confidence
their ability to meet any new Mt.
ackS.
-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21

The German press was almost a
unit last week In les calls for peace
offensive, but the papers and the fac,
lions they represent were as far apart
As ever IN the question OF what Ger.
many should state as her peace aims.
The radical press stlll insists on the
u" annexation aud no indemnity pro-
gram, while the organs Of the pan,
German party blatantly insist that the
central powers are now Ia a position
To make demands and To enforce them.
aud that though Germany entered the
war In lai4 with no predatory pur,
poses, II is now entitled to take what
II desires to make up for It's losses
aud 60 insure It's future safety.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-21
soUtAsl

With CuticuH J
Soap and hot ~
Ointment. Ins J
and points 70 y
free samples 81
X, Boston" ~
Soap %, 0intD
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-09-12
AUTOMOBILE SICK?
The Richmond Garage, Managed by
W. A. PopIin, Gives Service
and Pure Satisfaction.

One OF the best auto stations in this
section is the Richmond Garage, of which
w. A. Poplin is proprietor and manager.
1t is excellently equipped with the best
improved machinery, devices and appli-
ances. The business is credit to the
town, and convenience to the autoist.
All cars entrusted to this garage receive
the best care and attention. Here you
can get storage without service, or both.
The building is brick structure and
as near fire-proof as it is possible for one
of this character to be.
Judging from the large number OF
machines always in waiting, it would
plainly indicate that Mr.. Poplin is giving
absolute satisfaction to his many custom
ers. He is an experienced auto man..
knows every inch of Garland there
is never any long waiting, and every job
is guaranteed. His honesty and upright
ness has brought him his increased bust
ness, for he can be depended on in every
transaction.