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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
INTERESTING
SOLDIERS LETTER

Sergeant Bert J. Smyth Of Company
ID, Headquarters Battalion c. r. o.,
on duty at General Pershing's head.
to his father. p. G.. Smyth of Chicago,
the we'll known author, journalist and
genealogist:
Do you remember the night of April
the Fourteenth? That was the night
that we last saw each other. You did
not believe at that time, that in
short length of time | would be in
France with Pershing and the Annex
Forces. A week later, left Camp
Grant for Camp Merritt. Right Off
the jump things began to become in.
teresting. First was the attempt to
blow up our train, which was nipped
in the bud.
Stayed in Camp Merritt one week
which seemed like a year, all being
anxious to start on our trip across the
pond. II was there that we were
fully equipped to play the game.
Then came the march up the gang.
plank, to start our trip to nobody
knew, or gave a continentaD, as long
as we were going to be given chance
to help convince the Kaiser and his
Huns. that they were not worth the
powder to blow them to H, once
the Yanks got on their trail. We
knew not whether we would ever
reach the other side, did not know
whether we would be able ~ side
track the many tin fishes" which
were eagerly awaiting us, somewhere
In that wide expanse Of water. Were
We worried? not a bit. II we were
to head for Davy Jones Locker,
o. k, and we had done our bit. II
was a long ride, fourteen days, and
at times, will admit, we did feel
a wee bit shaky and creepy. Who
wouldn't? All Of the way over l was
Sergeant OF the Guard, night shift.
II was our duty to watch for fires,
lights on the ship after dark, etc, but
above all TO keep our "glimmers" open
for submarines, Very nice pastime
indeed, IL you like IL, ha, ha! The sea
was rather rough at times, and the
night, anything from a sub to a war
ship
OF course the trip was punctuated
with many amusing occurrences. Ha
ha! II was not exactly right to laugh
at fellow, doing Parade Rest, at the
side OF the ship, and feeding the fish
hut the expression on some of their
faces was irresistible. | was very
lucky on that scale, as | was not sick
any OF the time. It was also rather
amusing to see couple of X. Ps.
going down the ladder with large
pan of beans, or "slum," the army
name for stew, between them, and
one of them take a notion to slip
Very sorry looking sight when they
reached the bottom. II was also very
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

nice, when we would all be eating, to
have the ship give sudden lurch, and
our mess kits loaded with chow slide
into q very neat pile, on the floor at
the end of the table. The language
used in such instances made II rather
warm below decks. and do not think
that you would find any of the words
in Webster's dictionary. A very nice
sensation is to awaken in the mid
of bulldog, playing hide and seek
with your big toe. Try 1t some time.
Our trip went along uneventful, UNI
til we were about three days out from
this side. We had already met our
destroyers. which were to guard us
the balance of the way. II was about
midday, myself and few others were
below deck in our hunks, reading,
when, bang, bong. thought that the
entire ocean had been turned up side
down. We could not see our hand be-
fore our face, dust, plaster, etc, was
so thick. Believe me. we sure did
make some speed, getting up on deck,
life preservers on, expecting to have
to jump over board (toot sweet.
However we did not have to. It
seems that one of those gol darn tin
fishes had come up to attack, or get
its bearings, and destroyer spotted
II.
The destroyer Immediately dropped
depth bomb on 1t, and understand,
put 1t out Of commission. Very good.
but do not think that would like to
have such an experience very often.
So much for that.
u was on the night of May four.
teenth, that we again felt the gang.
plank under our feet, this time going
down. Each of us had loaf OF bread
under our arm, and supply OF the
famous "corn.willie.' Immediately
after leaving the ship we piled into
a delightful French railroad car,
(something like our wheel.barrows in
the States), to start on our journey
TO somewhere In France. We rode,
Tor bumped along) for about two
hours, stopped and unloaded In the
city of Bordeaux. IL was about two
o'clock in the morning then, and rain.
ing pitch.forks. We had to hike all
the way through the city to reach our
camp. II was very hilly section,
and marching up and down hills,
| (most of them seemed to be up) is
no fun, with a heavy pack, and soaked
| to the skin. We reached our new
camp, Genicart, about six o'clock in
the morning, and then threw ourselves
down to sleep, any old place. 1t made
no difference as we sure were tired
out.
| was rather disappointed that did
not get into the scrap, but can figure
1t as nothing but destiny. You would
have felt the same way, II you had
been looking forward to 1t the same
as | was, for many months, and then
get side tracked into a pencil pushing
outfit, So it goes.
When you figure 1t out think that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
Chiropractic-What It Is.

Chiropractic (Kiro-prak-tik) is the
Science of locating the cause Of dis
ease and the Art of removing II by
adjusting the spine, which relieves
pressure on the nerves and allows
natures life.spark, or nerve energy, to
flow freely to and from the brain.
The cause of disease, as the Chiro.
practor finds 1t, is a subluxation of one
or more of the vertebrae which dee
crease the size of the opening through
which the spinal nerves pass, and
impinge or press them, hence shut off
a portion Of the nerve supply to the
organs or parts, and the result will be
disease, deranged functional activity
A normal nerve supply to any organ
or part of the human body generates
normal function and maintains health.
In adjusting the vertebrae to re.
lease the pressure, the Chiropractor
uses and needs nothing but his hands.
The whole object of his work is COM
pleted when this pressure is removed,
Nature does the curing. In some cases
daily adjustments are necessary for a
time. In other cases, however, three
adjustments week will bring splen-
did results. The Chiropractor should
be the Judge as to the frequency Of
the adjustments.
mo matter how strange, unusual,
or even opposed to established Gus.
tom or belief an idea may be. II its
claims prove to be in harmony with
all the essential facts concerning the
subject to which the idea is related.
1t ia true and valuable and should be
accepted" Investigate and interview
F. Fl. Seubold. d, c., 1880 Stevens
Bldg, Chicago, and be convinced
Advertisement.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
GOVERNOR Low
DEN'S ASSISTANTS

Department Of Trade and Commerce.
Director--william H. Boys, streator,
$4,000.
Assistant Director-James 8. Bald.
win, Decatur; $4,000.
Superintendent Of Insurance--Fred
w. Potter, Albion; $4,000.
Fire Marshal-Johp Gambler, Otta-
wa; $4,000.
Chief Grain Inspector-Walter e.
Schmidt, Chicago: $4,000.
Department Of Finance.
Director-Omar H. Wright, Belvi.
dere; $1,000.
Assistant Director - Everett H.
Trip, Belvidere; $4,000.
Administrative Auditor--Joseph G.
Mason, Chicago; $4,000.
Superintendent Of Department Re-
ports--A. T. Spivey, East st. Louis;
$500.
Department. Of Agriculture.
Director-Charles Adkins, Bement:
$4,000.
Assistant Director-H. II. Parke,
Sycamore; $500.
Superintendent Of Foods and Diaries
John B. Neeman, Elgin; $4,000.
Superintendent of Animal Industry
w. w. Wright, Toulon; $500.
Chief Veterinarians. T. Peters,
Peoria; $4,000.
Chief Game and Fish Warden
Ralph F. Bradford. Pontiac; $500.
Department Of Labor.
Director-Barney Cohen, Chicago;
| $1,000.
Assistant Director--Burt G. Bean,
Chicago; $4,000.
Chief Factory Inspector-Robert 8.
Jones. Flora; $4,000.
Superintendent OF Free Employment
ofices-W. @. Lewman. Danville;
| $4,000.
Chief Inspector OF Private Employ.
ment Agencies-John J. McKenna,
Chicago; $1,000.
Department Of Mlses and Minerals.
Director-Evan d. John. Carbon.
dale; $1,000.
Assistant Director--Martin Bolt.
Springfield: $4,000.
Department Of Public Works and
Buildings.
Director-Leslie d. Puterbaugh, Peo-
ria: $4,000.
Assistant Director-Thomas G. Ven
mum, Watseka; $4,000.
Superintendent Of Waterways-Wil.
liam l.. Sackett. Morris; $4,000.
Superintendent of Printing-H. L.
Williamson, Springfield, $1,000.
| Superintendent of Purchases and
Supplies-Henry H. Kohn. Anna;
| $4,000.
Superintendent Of Highways-S. T.
Bradt, De Kalb; $4,000.
Superintendent OF Parks-Frank D.
Lowman, Sandwich; $4,000.
Department OF Public Welfare.
Director-Charles II. Thorne. Chi
cago: $4,000.
Assistant Director-James e. Nc
Clure, Carlinville: $4,000.
Fiscal Supervisor-Frank d. Whip
Springfield; 5000.
superintendent Of Charities--A. L
Bowen. Springfield; $4,000.
superintendent Of Prisons-John l.
whitman, Chicago; $4,000.
Superintendent of Pardons and Pa
roles-William Colvin, Springfield;
$1,000.
Department Of Health.
Director-Dr. G. st. Clair Drake
Springfield; $4,000.
superintendent of Lodging House
Inspection--William H. McCulloch
Chicago; $4,000.
Department Of Registration and Edu
cation.
Director--Francis w. Shepardson
Chicago; $4,000.
Superintendent OF Registration
Fred G. Dodds, Springfield: $4,000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

Judge John r. Caye1y 10 daily
adding TO his popularity In Chicago
By his splendid record on the Au-
nicipal Court bench.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
CAREY A STRONG
CANDIDATE.

The feeling is growing that Tom
Carey is the logical Democratic candi.
date for Mayor Of Chicago.
He belongs to no faction.
He is controlled by no clique.
He is forceful.
He is fearless.
He is honest.
He has nothing to conceal.
The longer the campaign the
stronger he will be.
Under present conditions he ap.
pears to be the ideal candidate.
Frank Rice, general manager of the
BENJAMIN Electric Company, ia one OF
the progressive young business men
Of Chicago. He Is respected and pop.
ubr with everybody.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

we certainly have plenty to be thank
full for this year, don't you?
France is a great country, but
America is Gods country, and I am
just as anxious to get out of here, as
l was to get over. Would not give a
slice of Hogan's Alley for the whole
outfit. There is plenty Of rumors
floating around as to leaving here, but
think that it will be quite a while
vet
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
State COUN.
Gil OF Defense
Samuel insult, Chairman.
b. F. Harris, Vice Chairman.
J. Ogden Armour, Treasurer.

j. ogden Armour, Treasurer.
Roger G. Sullivan, Secretary.
DR.. Frank Billings, Mrs. Joseph T.
Bowen, Roger c. Sullivan, John
II. Harrison, Levy Mayer, John
G.. Oglesby, v. A. Olander, David
E. Shanahan, John A. Spoor, Fred w.
Upham, Charles II. Wacker, John H.
Walker, Z. w. Lloyd, Assistant Sec
rotary.
chairmen Of Committees.
Food, Fuel and Conservation-J.
Ogden Armour.
Labor--John II. Walker.
Engineering and ventions-Fredk.
X. Copeland.
Military Affairs-John @. Oglesby.
Publicity-Samuel insult.
Survey Of Man Power-victor A.
Olander.
Women's Organiyations-Mrs. Jos.
T. Bowen.
Health-Dr. Frank Billings.
Legislation and Law--Levy Mayer.
Coordination Of Societies-Fred w.
Upham.
Auditing-David e. Shanahan.
EANY rrc
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

J. H. Dick, Chicago's famous dealer
in trunks and travelling bags, has
been at the same location, GAS West
Madison street for thirty.two years.
II you want real values in these most
necessary articles give him call.
You will be well pleased II you do
as Dicks trunks and travelling bags
are the best on the market.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
EAGL.ETS.

Thomas Carey is rapidly coming
up as q formidable contender for the
Democratic nomination for mayor. His
friends are busy in every ward and
Tom is q great campaigner when he
gets started.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

Dixon G. Williams, one Of tho finest
orators in the Democratic party IL
growing in popularity. He would
make an ideal member Of congress II
he would consent to run for the ONCE.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28
lie Grand Foot Parlor Opening,

The lie Grand Foot Parlor at 1886
North Clark street, had a grand open
Ing OF its new quarters at the above
number on September IA. There was
class to that opening, too. Some Of
the best people on the North Side,
including many patrons from the
Lake Shore Drive, were present. Pro-
lessor Fostello furnished splendid
entertainment, There were musical
selections and choice numbers by emf.
nenf soloists. A fine orchestra
charmed the audience. There was a
Punch and Judy show, fine refresh.
ments and good time generally.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

Hey Bros. Motor Car & Garage
Company at 1921 to 1929 Cottage
Grove avenue maintain one of the
largest garages in the city and their
daylight and night service" Is the
best of any.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-12-28

Frank Hogan, the highly respected
president of the Heco Envelope Com
pany. would make a good mayor. He
is man OF great executive ability
and earnestness Of purpose and he
numbers his friends by the thousands.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05

The director purchased smaller flag
also during the winter in order that
Michigan Day might have suitable
decorations.
County Truant Officer Jas. r. Dean
of Boyne City has rendered his resig-
nation, saying that he wished to give
more time to his livery business. Mr..
H. S. Scheaffer of Boyne Falls has been
appointed truant officer and will take
up the work of the spring term.
Enrolment week for women of the
u. S. showing what women can work
and which ones could give part time to
help win the war-enroll at any school
house beginning April 4th. The blanks
have not yet arrived but the plans will
be completed as soon as possible.
Letter concerning same arrived from
State Department March 30th.
The Com'r spent the 2Sth and 18th in
Charlevoix making business calls, and
giving a series of talks to the normal
class on their work for next year.
Topics discussed were: "Causes Of
Failure and Elements of Success, "
"School Equipment and Sanitation, "
"School Law and School System" The
Responsibility of the Teacher during
the World War" Early in the year as
it is every member of the class has
been assigned to school for the COM
ing year.
In Washington D. c., an Interstate
Character Education Methods Research
is being launched for the year of 1918.
There are nine collaboraters from each
state in the union and at the recon-
mendation of Supt. Fred L. Keeler, the
Commissioner of this county was plac.
ed on this committee. Because she
feels that the study thus made neces-
sary may be of material benefit to her
in her work in Charlevoix County she
has accepted the appointment. Other
members of the committee are: Pres.
C. T. Grawn, Mt. Pleasant; Supt. w. B,
Arbaugh, Ypsilanti; Prof. A. S. Whit
ney, University of Michigan; Supt. H.
M. Slauson, Ann Arbor; Mrs. Cornelis
Steketee Hulst, Grand Rapids; Prof. j
E. Lautner, Marquette; T. w. DeHaver
Houghton; Flora E. Hill, Northern State
Normal, Marquette.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05
Junior Red Cross Notes

Deer Lake and Eveline Peninsula
schools have socials this week to COM
plete Junior Red Cross funds.
Circulars on "What to Do to Raise
Funds" and "What to Do for the
Work Room" were sent out to teach
ers last week.
The st. Joseph School of East Jor-
dan gave st. Patrick's Entertainment
and serve-self social raising the Red
Cross fund in one night. The formal
application is not yet submitted.
The Slaughter school where Miss
Grace Howard is teaching, is the first
school in the county to formally apply
for recognition. They raised the sum
required by an earning contest and as a
little rural school may well be proud Of
first place.
A letter from Sr. Leo Of st. James
asks several questions concerning the
organization and correct proceedings
in formation of Junior Red Cross
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05

Auxiliary. She says, 1--WE have collect.
ed the required sum from the children.
Some OF them have earned IL land
others have saved il by denying them
selves gum and candy" The method
OF raising money certainly meets the
state requirement Of >"democratic,'a
the Beaver Island school il ready for
recognition upon application and pledge
OF satisfactory work.
The Charlevoix City schools are on
the job. Supt. H. A. Craig, Chairman
of Junior Red Cross Of Charievoix
Branch, explains that they had organi-
zed and had raised the required before
the drive. Thru mistake a to red tape
they sent their application to Detroit
before the County Junior Red Gross
was organized, and received no, re-
sponse. They will send one this week
to County Junior Red Cross Chairman
May L. Stewart, and the certified
application will be sent by her to state
committee. They will receive diploma
of acknowledgement from County
chapter only but will be recorded in
Detroit. The pledge Of sfaithful ser
vice is also required, but the Charlie
voix Branch recommends in advance
that the Charlevoix work n immensely
satisfactory.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05

A woman says it is almost as solemn
to be married as not to be.
Misrule is bad enough, but Mrs. rule
is worse-so a married man says.
Dress may influence a woman, but
it's the Easter hat that dominates her.
Modesty is principal ingredient in
the composition Of truly great man.
A man who is supposed to know says
that his better half's idea of beauty is
only sealskin deep.
Money talks, and it is also the only
thing that understands the language OF
the flowers on an Easter bonnet.
Somehow man never discovers that
he is fool until long after his neigh
bors haye found it out.
A woman declares that she has the
best husband on earth, but that is no
sign that she expects to meet him in
Heaven.
There are two kinds of women-those
whose clothes seem to have been made
for them and those who seem to have
been made for their clothes.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05
Boys for
Farm Work

Thru the Department of Labor of the
United States Government plan has
been formed to give help to the farmer
in this time of labor shortage. It is
called the United States Boys Working
Reserve and is now a permanent
organization in every state.
We must have food to feed our men
and our allies. The only available
source in this country to meet this labor
shortage must come from the ranks of
our boys between the ages of sixteen
and twenty. There are by estimate
1000, 900 Of them who can,, and gladly
will, qualify physically and in every
other way for this service.
In order for boy to be a member of
the reserve he must qualify on three
points; 1) That he obtain the consent
in writing of his parent or guardian;
(2) That he be free from communicable
or other disease and possess no inher-
ent weakness uniting him for the
rigors Of his intended service, as attest
ed by physician or physical director;
(3) That he subscribe to the oath of
service before the enrolling officer.
An official badge, upon which is in
scribed United States Boys Working
Reserve" bearing the National seal is
awarded, if the boy works six weeks
and shows fitness for the occupation.
Arrangements are being made where
by boys over sixteen may be excused
before the school year is over, If they
can qualify and are passing in their
work. All pupils under sixteen and
over fourteen must be in school even
If in high school, unless legally ex-
cused. And if excused, they must
have labor permit from the Supt. of
Schools or the County School Commits
sioner.
To the boys who cannot join the re-
serve-plan now for your home garden.
Find out where you can get seed and
test it out to see if it is good. Let's
not let any vacant lot raise weeds, tin
cans and brick bats this year. You are
not asked to work because you need
the money you are asked to work be-
cause your country needs your help
and relies upon you to put aside false
pride and join in the team work. If
your big brother can dig trenches,
surely you can learn to plow.
Any further information regarding
the Boys Working Reserve will be
gladly given by any Supt. Of Schools,
the County Commissioner of Schools,
or by the County Agricultural Agent.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05
School Commissioners
-- Notes
May L. Stewart. Commissioner

Clarion, Walloon, two room schools
have already engaged teachers for next
year. A number of rural school boards
have written that they wish to keep the
same teacher a second or third year.
There were few changes last year and
il looks as if there would be compara-
lively few this year.
If teacher receives 5000 ermonth
and pays $500 per week for board,
how much has she clear gain? How
much is this each week above her pay
ment for board? How much could this
same girl earn in housework? What
would be her wages in the city as maid,
board free? How much could she earn
as clerk for Uncle Sam? How much
does she earn as stenographer2 Com
pare the amount of training necessary
in each case? How much money does
a teacher invest in normal training be-
fore applying for a positionp Could
she afford to teach for $4,000? Then
why the shortage2
Miss Howard reported a few weeks
ago number of new pictures for her
school wall. Her school is also the first
in the county to formally apply for
recognition as a Junior Red Cross
Auxiliary.
Tuscola county schools have raised
astonishing sums for Red Cross.
Several country districts have exceed.
ed 500 each.-Exchange.
Miss Vera Mears Of last years nor.
NAL class was unfortunate in losing her
certificate in a fire at her boarding
place. A duplicate is this week being
sent to her.
The Michigan State Fair Educational
Department is very anxious to have
rural work exhibited this fall. Why
could our rural schools not compete for
prizes here as usual and then If prize.
winning plan on sending work to the
State Fair? Surely II would be worth
while in effort and reputation.
Miss Mable Thayer writes that new
4xS #. flag has replaced the old one.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05
Many an eloquent speaker, like
river, is greatest at the mouth.

Many an eloquent speaker, like a
river, is greatest at the mouth.
BY holding her tongue a woman can
keep her husband guessing.
1t is easier for the borrowed um-
brella to keep lent than II is for the
average man.
Nature supplies man with charac-
ter, but the neighbors furnish his
reputation.
According to an old Indian tradition,
the chief end Of man is the one with
the scalp.
Many man is sorry he spoke after
spending an hour pricing furniture
and such things.
Says female lecturer: "The men
hold the reins, but the women tell them
which way to drive"
Carnegie's wealth wouldn't begin to
pay for enough hero medals IL kissing
we're really dangerous.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-04-05
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Myron E. Hoyt, Pastor.

Sunday, April z, 1918.
1880 q. m.-"The Loom Of Thousht."
1900 m.--Sunday School.
800 p. m.--Junior League.
$50 p. m.--Epworth League. WIN
be led by members Of the Junior Lea
que and mighty interesting hour
awaits all who come.
7:30 p. m.-Evening worship. Theme
Camping on the Road to Sodom."
Let il be noted that the time for all
evening services 5 In changed 10 one
half hour later from now until October.
Sunday afternoon services at the
Walker Schoolhouse.
Thursday at tao p. m.--Pnyer Meet
ing.
The Junior League invites al juniors
Of that age to meet with them for q
potluck supper next Friday evening At
$50 o'clock.