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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-07-05
THIS IS THE TRUE
RED D CROSS | SPIRIT Il /
A Little Story With . Big
Thought IN Il. ~

A month ago the Red Cross chapter
tn Bay City. Mich. received a hurry
up call for $50 dunnage bags. Troops
were about to move, and through IN
oversight their equipment was not
complete. The bags had to be made
and sent within 4S hours. A request
for help was sent over the, town, and
the stores were searched successfully
Tor the right materials Among thoee
who quickly responded and came 10
the chapter workrooms to help weso
two little girls, sisters, about ten and
twelve years Of age, each eager to lend
q hand and do something for the boya
who were going to the front All day
long the fingers of the women and
the little girls were fairly dying. Bag
after bag received the last stitch I'M
til scores were piled up ready fos
shipment Closing time came, and the
woman experimenting the making Of
the bags counted those completed ana
announced that II every one OF the
workers could come early the nexe
morning and work all day the bags
would surely be finished In time fss
shipping BY evening. Two crestfalleo
little girls, the little sisters, were wait
ing for her at the door a IL -
parted. ,..-. -,a &
:. Red Cross Dunnase eaes
= 1--WE are awfully sorry. ma'am," said
the older Of the two. but We can't
come back tomorrow. You zee tomsgs
row we have to" And, without -
,shins the sentence. she looked baA
wistfully at the pile Of bags. 4
ut IL too bad you can't come back
said the superintendent, but I want
to thank you. and We Ill thank you
for the work you've done today. You
two have teen . wonderful help, and
that pile Of bags wouldn't be nearly %
big II you hadn't been here. Good
night" seesst,s rI2ss.<-4~'4s.ss">, ~.
The next morning when the super
intendent came down to unlock the
.workrooms for the az she was aston.
ished to see the TIVE little girls stand.
ing in the cold BY the locked door.
"Oh. I'm 20 glad 70 see your she
said. II thought you said you couldn't
conner"
"Oh, we knew those Red Cross bags
Just had to be finished for Tie col.
diers," exclaimed the little one, with
glistening eyes, land We got up at
three o'clock this morning and got The
washing done early"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-07-05
Exhausted.

After telling the story Of the wan
derings of the Israelites in the wilder
ness a teacher the other day asked:
"When at last after forty years they
found themselves out of the wilderness.
what would they ber
She expected the answer that they
would ee Nd men and women, but q
little girl who put up her hand prompt.
" replied:
"Out Of breath"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-07-05
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AN ArnRlCAN S0I,CllR
WHO WENT
AlI1lUQ GUY Fn[pEY
MACHINE GUNNER SERVING N FRAhcE-
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my head began to swim. throat ger
dry, and heavy pressure on the lungs
warned me that my helmet was leak
ing. Turning by gun over to No. 2,
changed helmets.
The trench started to wind like a
snake, and sandbags appeared to be
floating in the air. The noise was hor-
rible; I sank onto the fire step, needles
seemed to be pricking my desh, then
blackness.
was awakened by one Of my mates
removing my smoke helmet How de-
lcious that cool, fresh air felt In my
lungs. EA'-
A strong wind had arisen and dis
persed the gas. =
They told me that I had been "out"
for three hours; they thought I was
dead.
The attack had been repulsed after
a hard fight. Twice the Germans had
gained asfoothold In our trench. but
had been driven out by counter-at-
tacks. The trench was filled with their
dead and ours. Through periscOpe
I counted eighteen dead Germans In
our wire; they were q ghastly sight In
their horrible-looking respirators.
I examined my first smoke helmet.
A bullet had gone through it on the
left side, just grazing my ear. The
gas had penetrated through the hole
made In the cloth.
Out of our crew Of six we lost two
killed and two wounded.
That night we buried all of the dead,
excepting those in No Mans Land. In
death there Is not much distinction;
friend and foe are treated alike.
After the wind had dispersed the
gas the r. A. NJ. c. got busy with their
chemical sprayers, spraying out the
dugouts and low parts of the trenches
to dissipate any fumes of the German
gas which may have been lurking In
same.
Two days after the gas attack I was
sent to division headquarters, in an
swer to an order requesting that cap
tains of units should detail man
whom they thought capable Of passing
an examination for the divisional in
telligence department.. -.:s-....-s..
Before leaving for this assignment
went along the front-line trench say
ing good-by to my mates and lording 1t
over them. telling them that had
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-07-05
No Way Out.

No Way Out.
Too proud to beg, too honest to stoal
I'd maybe shirk
But there's nothing left, feel
Save work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
Object Lesson.

Stai6 and serious Mary felt keeniy
responsible for the department OF her
younger sister, Margaret. who was en-
tirely lacking In a sense of decoruia-
At a children's ' rty one afternoon
Mary was horrii to see her sister
chewing gum wi the vigor
abandon of her nat. Hastily sweep
Ing the offender int a corner, Mary
pointed out a third little guest VINO
was managing her stick of gum with
commendable moderation and restraint
Margaret" she said severely, u want
you TO notice how a lady chews gum
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
Each Season Has Its Charms.

Each season has Its own outdoor
charm, ven winter, when heavy
SHOWS cover the earth. Read Thor
eau and John Burroughs and learn
how the tracks of small animals on
the SHOWS surface show the life Of
the woods and how the grace and
shadow of twigs, the beauty and vari-
ETY. of the seed pods of weeds and the
activity of birds cause the stroller to
forget the cold. while the tinkling OF
small streams through a double mar
SIN of icicles is music to his ears.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
Need for Discipline.

The price We must pay for contin-
ually proving and possessing the goou
Is eternal vigilance. Often a sort OF
pig-headedness In self-assertion, In
self-management, sets up Its owner
ship. That is one reason why DIS
cipline-submitting ourselves in some
ways to the will of others is good Tor
us all, big and little. young and DO
II is the best and often the only means
Of breaking down the willfulness thar
is likely to enter any one Of us at any
Toment.-Youth's Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
NnTICE TO CREnITORS

EliZabeth L. Marsh and Harold
Beekman, executors of Kate Kearny
Jandon. deceased. by direction OF the
Surrogate of the County of Middlesex.
hereby gives notice to the creditors of
the said Kate Kearny Jandon to bring
in their debts. demands and claims
against the estate of the aid deceased,
under oath or affirmation. within nine
months from this date, or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor
against the said Executors.
ELIZABETH l.. MARSH,
HAROLD BEEKMAN.
Executors.
Dated. September %. 1918.
2162S-9-24-9t Dew Tues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH ROOM, oNE-HALF BLOCK
FROM 3 FACTORIES. GOOD BUSI-
NESS, 2 YEARS LEASE. INCOME
5000 WEEK. FOR QUICK SALE
CHEAP. BEST OFFER TAKES 1T.
975 STATE ST, PHONE $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
HORSES, WAGONS, ETC.

FOUR HORSES, one team and 2 single
horses and harness for sale. Com
mercial Mills and Elevator. 670-69O
South Second Street. P%lainheld. N. J..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
PIANOS

c. STEINHAUSER. Pianos tuned and
repaired. S25 State ST., Perth Amboy
Tel. 1354-M. First class work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

Judah Lopez, A Tricky Usurer, loaned money on deeds
of great faue to a favorite of King Charles. In time,
the borrower sought the return of his security. Lopez
whined a sad tale of loss by theft. Unfortunately for
him, a tool of his turned up with the missing docu-
ments in response to an offer of reward in The News
Classified Columnsl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

GOVERNMENT needs thousands men
and women for government depart
toms, Internal revenue, 1.100-s1,s 500
Examinations soon. Experience I'M
necessary. For free particulars re-
garding examinations write. j.. G.
aminer) e3s Kenois Building. Wash
ington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
PLUMBING AND HEATING

A.. j. GROTHEN. 10 Smith St.-Plumb-
ing and heating: 1obbing a speciality.
personally and promptly attended TO.
Telephone 1899 or 4s-J.
WILL install bath and toilet fixtures
neat your house with steam or hot
water. on monthly payments of 90. 90
per month. r. J. Larkin. 20s Mar
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Elizabeth l. Marsh and Harold
Beekman, executors of Kate Kearny
Jandon, deceased, by direction of the
Surrogate of the County OF Mlddlesex,
the said Kate Kearny Jandon to bring
In their debts, demands and claims
against the estate of the said deceased,
under oath or affirmation. within nine
months from this date, or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor
against the said Executors.
ELIZABETH l.. MARSH,
HAROLD BEEKMAN,
Executors.
Dated. September 2S, 1915.
2l628-9-24-9t pew Tues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

CHAUFFEUR wants positions; 4 years
experience. Tel. 1918.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

STENOGRAPHER experienced wishes
position. Address E. care OF News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
MONEY TO LOAN
cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY

To Clara G. Thompson Rubright.
BY virtue of an order of the Court
of Chancery of New Jersey. made on
October II, 1918, In a certain cause
wherein Charles A. Rubrieht is petit
TONER and you are defendant. you are
required to appear, and plead. answer
or demur to petitioners petition on or
before the 18th day or December next,
or In default thereof, such decree will
be taken against you as the chancellor
shall think equitable and Just.
The object to said suit is to obtain
a decree OF divorce dissolving the mar
riage between o and the petitioner.
EMIL STREMLAU.
Solicitor of Petitioner, Perth Amboy
N. j.
22526-11-5-4t Dew Tues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
DAIRY

PURE Elgin butter and fresh laid eggs
at the Rockville Farm Dairy, 203
Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

FURNISHED or unfinished house for
rent at 169 High st. Apply 4b Jeffer-
son st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
SITUATIONS WANTED

CHAUFFEUR, 8 years experience,
wants work. S35 Prospect st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
TELEPHONE YOUR
w A N Al S.
PHONE 400
LOST AND FOUND

LOST NOV. 20, FREEHOLD TO PERTH
AMBOY, RED LEATHER SAMPLE
CASE CONTAINING STATIONEHsS
SAMPLE. OF NO VALUE EXCEPT
TO OWNER. REWARD OF $1,000
If RETURNED INTACT Io
LIAMs 81. NEW YORK.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

FLOOR, suitable for small family. In
quire 20 Joline Avenue, Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

WOMEN WITH STORE EXPERIENCE
WILL FIND PLEASANT AND LU-
CRATIyE WORK, PART TIME. DA-
VID STRAUS CO, 141 SMITH ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
HELP WANTED

and Boys wanted. full time or
part time. ~Chesebroush Mfg. Co.,
taselin9 Works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

FOR RENTING rooms. all improve
ments, In good residential section.
Inquire Greenspan's Newsstand, ia
Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

LAuNDRESS. experienced, for electric
laundry. good salary. Palace Hotel
Madison Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

) ROOMS, all iprovements, small
family. Inquire 159 Brighton Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

) ROOMS, all improvements. $1,000. In.
quire 1873 Grant st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
FURNISHED ROOMS

NO. 152 NEW Brunswick Ave, Perth
Amboy Tel. $50. furnished rooms,
steam heat. electric lights. BATH NOT
water. handy to cars. The Ernst
House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

WANTED-Young lady for creamery
store. Apply Perth Amboy Milk CO.
1875 New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

FOR SALE or rent, 7-room house and
garage. all improvements. Lewis st.
Address I. B. c.. care News.
FOR SALE-State Street; nine-room
fGra %Ss d we az t improvements:
L. S~teuerwald, Inc, EOS Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

DI6HWASHER wanted, white or col
ored, good pay Plaza Restaurant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26


SMALL Girl wanted 10 mind baby. S61
State st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

building. all improvements at Avenel
Park, near p. r. r. station; IL min
utes from Perth Amboy. rent s25. 90
per month. Maple Realty Co.. 215
Smith st,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
WANTED

WE PAY excellent prices for household
furniture and store fixtures; single
items or complete households. $50
State Street. Phone 7eS w.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

WANTED-One room for light house,
Keeping for elderly woman. Inquire
2f0 New Brunswick Ave.
ROOM and board wanted by young
couple In private family onlv. Adj
dress w. A, care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26
Classified Advertising
HELP W~ANTED-FEMALE

EXPERIENCED salesladies, salary and
commission. Only those having had
experience need apply. Terhune's,
I45 Smith ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

STATIONARY Engineer wanted. Apply
C. Pardee Works. Steel Dept.
SHIPPING and record clerk wanted.
Address Box X, care News, stating
qualifications.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-26

HIGH PRICES paid for second hand
furniture. also all kinds. of furniture
stoves, bedding, floor covering for
sale. Sussmar. 20 Smith st.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
ERNEST CRANSTON ANSWERS
 HIS FINAL ROLL CALL

Mrs. Nellie Cranston of Viola, Wis consin, furnishes the following infor- nation relative to the death of her son, Ernest Cranston, who left here for the army, and was gathered by the grim reaper before he came back to his old friends in Arizona:
 Viola, Wis, Dec. 10, 1918. r. s. Breen,
 Editor of The Coconino Sun. Dear Sir:
 My son, Ernest Cranston, died at the Santa Fe hospital, Albuquerque, N. M., of pneumonia the goth of Nov, and was buried at Ash Ridge, Wis, Nov. 26, 1918.
 He had worked near Flagstaff for nearly year. He went to Camp Pike, Ark, in August to take the ar my examination. He was discharged and on his way back to Arizona, stop. ped to work while in New Mexico. l know he must have friends near Flagstaff who may wonder what be- came of him, So thought l would write you. He sent me copy of the paper last winter and I had kept it. He was p years of age.
 Yours respectfully,
 MRS. NELLIE EVANSTON,
 Viola, Wisconsin.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL
 REAL SANTA CLAUS

Governor Thomas E. Campbell is preparing to play Santa Claus on an extensive scale this holiday season. However, while he will appear as the Good Saint Nicholas" to many, there will be larger number who will look upon him in an entirely different manner. But such is the way of pol itics and may not be avoided.
 At republican state headquarters it has been given out that Governor Campbell will announce his appoint ments immediately upon his return to Phoenix from his trip east to at tend the conference of governors at Annapolis, which takes place this week. Governor Campbell left We'd nesday morning and will return on Monday, December 23.
 The announcements will come just at the proper time to be considered in the nature of Christmas gifts and therefore will the governor appear as Santa Claus to the fortunate ones to be named by him. But for every heart made glad by the governor there will be at least one, and in some cases several, made sad through the disappointment of not being the fav- ored one. The contests over several appointments, notably that of state engineer, are keen and considerable interest is being shown in the forth coming announcement.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
UNITED WAR VETERANS
 SOLDIERS OF ALL WARS

The United War Veterans, a Ma tional Organization, has been formed to include in its active membership all veterans of the Civil war and spanish war and all soldiers, sailors and marines of the United States in the World war.
 The objects are: To unite in fra ternal bonds, through national, state, local and foreign organizations, all soldiers and sailors of the United States; to perpetuate Memorial Day, as established by the Grand Army of the Republic, and to preserve from neglect the graves of our nations dead; to secure employment for and assist our comrades, their widows, or phans and dependent relatives; to pro- mote loyalty, mutual aid and cooper ation among them in all lines of en- deavor; to secure from congress and other legislative bodies the enactment of laws beneficial to the welfare of our comrades, and to secure employ ment for those who have returned to civil pursuits in consonance with laws which prefer honorably discharged sol diers and sailors for government ser vice; to provide and establish homes for orphans andIdependent children of our comrades; and to inculcate the principles of universal liberty and jus tice to all mankind, of loyalty to our country, reverence for it's institutions, obedience to its laws and to discoun- tenance whatever tends to weaken these sentiments.
 The organization consists of active members (called comrades), and in ad- dition thereto an honorary member ship consisting of persons who per formed distinguished or faithful ser vice or engaged in efforts for the re- lief of disabled and suffering soldiers and sailors, or who to a conspicuous extent became interested in promoting the moral welfare and physical com fort of troops in camp, or in field, or who are honorahly discharged soldiers or sailors of any of the Allies of the United States in the world war.
 It is not expected that members of the G. A. R., U. s. w. w., or any other patriotic organization will discontinue their memberships, but, will join the United War Veterans in addition, in order to have one large organization, of all soldiers of all wars. .'
 The National Headquarters are at Kalispell, Montana, and they recom- mend that Civil war veterans be pre- ferred for officers, both national and local, as far as possible. The Com mander-in- Chief is Commandant of the Montana State Soldiers Home.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
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seals, will nevertheless be adequately financed during the next year. Through the War Council of the Red Cross a sum of money sufficient to cover the expenses of the Anti-tuber- culosis association, has been appropri- ated through the national tuberculosis association. In appreciation of this contribution anti-tuberculosis workers are taking a vital part in the promo tion of the Red Cross Roll Call. The Arizona anti-tuberculosis association appeals to every one who has pre- viously been interested in this work to become Red Cross member during this drive. This year you will not be asked to contribute funds directly to anti-tuberculosis work, and the asso- citation therefore believes that each one of it's supporters will be eager to help toward the goal of Universal Membership" in the Red Cross.
 UNIVERSAL MEMBERSHIP" means the enrolment of EVERY loyal American as a member of the Amer ican Red Cross!
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
INDIAN FLU REMEDY
 IS PAINFUL BUT GOOD

Mir. and Mrs. Lewis A. Rogers who arrived in Prescott Sunday from a manganese camp west of Congress Junction, in Mohave county, en route to Trinidad, Colorado, for the holi- days, related an interesting episode attached to the death of two Indian children from influenza about three weeks ago, in introducing cure for others afflicted.
 An Italian employed at the camp, suggested that the other young peo- pie who were complaining of being ill should be treated in heroic manner and this was done, their lives being saved. The principle was this: Three boys and girls were placed in an open trench first heated by slow burning fire, and the earth covered over by gunny sacks. All complained of the heat being intense, but neither was badly affected.
 At this stage of the game a Chinese cook recompended strong black tea, without sugar or milk, and the pa tients accordingly were fed with this drink. Substantial food was sparingly given, and on the third day all were removed and wrapped up with bed ding, were taken to the wickiups in convalescent state. They were kept inside for few days longer and ap- peared perfectly we'll. The Chinaman stated afterward that none of his race ever contracted the flu as on it's first appearance strong green or black tea is taken copiously with small amount of lemon or lime juice therein.
 The Italian stated that in his home country la grippe is successfully treated by burying the body in soil heated to temperature of about 100 degress, and soup made from vege- tables is the only nourishment given. All three Indian children were placed in a posture as if sitting down, and not murmer was heard from either, although they complained of being very warm. especially on the upper portion of their bodies.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Some men work hard, while others only work soft marks.
 No man is. a hopeless fool who can keep his ignorance concealed.
 When a girls is in love she is hum gry only between meals.
 The man who bows to the inevitable seldom does it as a matter of cour- tesy.
 Don't think for moment that any man is interested in your troubles unless he is lawyer.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-20
FOREST FIRES STILL CAUSE MUCH DAMAGE

That forest fires in the southwest caused serious damage during the past year is indicated by statistics re- gently compiled by the District For ester dealing with the forest fire sit uation in Arizona and New Mexico during the past season. On the Ma tional Forests in these two states 795 fires occurred, of which 647 were un- der 10 acres. The fires covered to- tai area of 33,65S acres, of which 30,- 706 acres were timberland. The dam age amounted in money value to the sum of $l5,579, and the total cost of fighting fire was S1S,400.
 Of the total number of fires, 442 were started by lightning; the bal ance were man-caused fires.
 The conditions which existed on the Forests during the past season, ac- cording to the District Forester'S statement, were very conducive to the start and rapid spread of fire on ac. count of the drouth, and it was only by vigilance on the part of Forest officers everywhere that the area and damage was kept to the comparatively low figures.
 Continued effort will be made by the Forest Service for the improve ment of fire prevention and suppress sion through the betterment of tele- phone communication, improvement of trails, the purchase of more fire fighting equipment, and by publicity. Nearly half of the fires last season were man-caused, and there is appa- rently a great duty incumbent upon the users of the Forests to see that responsibility for carelessly left fires is not laid at their doors.