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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
Fifty Bands At
Red Cross Party

New York Dec. ls.-AbIaze with
light. athrob with the music or fifty
bands and filled with a dancing,
swirling crowd, the native costumes
OF o score OF nationalitles blending
with military and naval uniforms
Fifth avenue last night was the
scene OF the greatest block party"
in history. It was held IN honor OF
the American Red Cross as the clIm-
ak OF the christmas Roll Call"
The party began with n parade led
by Henry p. Dawson. chairman Of
the war work council OF the Red
Cross. Sons and daughters OF a
score OF nations, all in native cosG
TUNES were in line. The flags Of
all the countries. with three or four
significant exceptions. fiutttl'ed from
building line to curb with spectators.
AS the first delegation of Red Cross
nurses swung up the avenue past
18th street, q soldier boy with crutch-
es to hold him on his remaining les.
forced his way TO the front OF the
crowd on the curb.
Three cheers for the greatest
women in the world" he cried at the
top of his voice. Then, TO man at
his side, Say. buddy you don't ap-
preciate them. They're the angels OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
asualty List
Record of Casualties to Date.
EARLY LIST.
TrzuH1 -

Z . y b
It. Asher p. Kelly, Rice Lake, Wis.
Corp. Glenn S. Calhoun, Bedford, Ia.
Corp. Sam Means, Whitestone, S. d.
Pvt. Iva ", Sarff, Browersville MINI.
Pvt. Frederick Schauer, Selby, s. ID.
Pvt. g. 3. Strom, Cannon Falls. Mimi.
Pvt. Q. M. Anderson, Hazelrun, MINI.
Pvt. ]. A. Bakka, Red Lodge, Mont.
Pvt. Leslie G. Brown, Billings, Mont.
Pvt. v. r. Carlson, Green Bay, Wis.
Pvt. Chester e. HutsinpiIlers Willis
ton, N, ID.
Pvt. A. w. Paddock, whitney, Mont.
Died Of Wounds.
Cook Gust =. Swanson, Saco, Mont.
Pvt. Paul j. Henning, Greenville, S. d.
Pvt. Arthur Stanisch, Sheboygan, Wis.
Pvt. q. G. Frohmader, Ft. Atkinson,
Wis.
died From Accident and other Causes.
Wagner w. r. Prosser, Ampigo. Wis.
Pvt. Ole S. Brattvet, Lennon. S. d.
Died OF Disease.
Nurse Mary Murphy, Manitowoc, Wis.
Pvt. N. ZornbowslSy, Sioux City, Ia.
Pvt. Jos. P. A. Blob, Appleton. Wis.
Pvt. Warren w. Clark, White, s. D.
Pvt. William C. Hall, Gerhard, Mont.
Pvt. Herman r. Huwe, Perhan1, MINI.
Pvt. Frank Karal, Fairfax, Ia.
Pvt. Tebbo III. Knock, I1ennox, S. ID. &
Pvt. Walter p. Lafex. Duluth, MINI.
Pvt. Alvin e. Larges, Belt, Mont.
Pvt. John j. MINERS, Johnson, Mimi.
Pvt. II. C. Fisher, Germantown, Mimi,
Pvt. N. Hagen, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Pvt. Henry Holldrop, Sawyer, Wis.
Pvt, Ed W. Jacobson, Sloan, Ia.
Pvt. Timothy L. O'Boyle, Vail, Ia.
Pvt, Vernon NJ. Staples. Clinton, Ia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
THE FARGo FoRUlT THURsDAY EVENNG DEoE1IBER ISIS
Pvt. Z. 4. Christopher. Minnesota city,

pvt e. a. Christopher, Minnesota CITY,
pvt VIM. Z. Ellsworth. Muscatine, Ia.
Pvt. Edwin l. Olson. GTasston. MINI.
Pvt. David Daley, Wibaux, Mont.
Pvt. Virgil Ellis. Doland. s. D.
Pvt. Carl IL. Hana0R, Bueyrus, n. ID.
Pvt. Harold Lunde, Akron. Ia.
Pvt. j. Mcdonald, jr., Washow. Mont.
Pvt. A. S. Kappel. Savage Mont.
Pvt. Alex Lubinssy, Milwaukee, Wis.
Pvt. Cecil B. McCann, ST. Paul, MINI.
Pvt. Chas. b. Pollock, Antigo, Wis.
Pvt. r. Z. Splaneman. Oshkosh, WIS.
Pvt. z. NJ. Anderson. Georgetown,
Pvt. r. o. Brunhart. Milwaukee, wis.
Pvt. Royal ]. Garfield, Thorp, wis.
Pvt. Matthias Fischer, Kenosha, Wis.
Pvt. John Florian. Antigo, Wis;
Pvt. Dale Hawley, Greenwood, WIS.
Pvt. r. w. Holland. n. Fond du Lac,
Pvt. Robt. ]. Coates, Dubuque. Ia.
Pvt. Geo. n. Nelson. st. Paul, Mimi
Pvt. NJ. A. Zotalis, Minneapolis. Minp.
Pvt. Albert III. Benson, Hatton, y. ID.
Pvt. w. nieringer, Milwaukee, WIS.
Pvt. Alex. Dodder, Walworth, Wis.
Pvt. Robert Duke. Rice Lake. Wis.
Pvt. Charles p, Dyer. Burlington, Ia.
Pvt. John G. Earhart, Menlo. Ia.
Pvt. ole Engebritson, Willow City,
Pvt. Leon r. Gaylord, st. Paul. Mimi.
Pvt. c. r. Granlund. oMntlcello, Mimi.
Pvt. /. w. Halverson, Lltchfieid. MINI.
Pvt. ]. Zawertany. Milwaukee, WIS.
Pvt. John w. Ferris, Mason City. la.
Pvt. George II. Koch, Cudahy. WIS.
Pvt. Samuel o. Scott, Froid, Mont,
Pvt. James T. sticicney, Boyyden, y: ID.
Pvt. ]. G. Strathearn, Kaukauna, WIS.
Pvt Charles Thomas, Des Moies; Ia
Pvt. J. c. Honmeyer. Monroe. WIS.
Pvt. Elmer J. Hall. Des Moines, Ia;
PTaiTin.
Pvt. J. n. Jackson. Sauk Center, MINI.
Pvt, Cartsen Jensen, Hubbard. MINI.
Pvt A. r. Kriebs, Lacrosse: Wis.
Pvt. v. K. Sorenson. Colender, "a.
Pvt. Rich. w. Cotton, Winnett, Mont.
Pvt c. ]. Williamson, S. Minneapolis
Pvt. James v. CampbeIl, Grand Forks
N. ID.
Missing I'm Action.
Sgt James L. Stephens, Froid, Mont,
Corn. VIM. c. Bruneau, Lindsay, Mont.
Corp. p. J. Bruins, Ortonville, Mimi.
Corp. o. l.. Hoihjelle, Madison, MINI
Corp. John Rasmussen: Portage, was.
Pvt. Frank Link, Baraboo, Wis.
Pvt. A. P. Jensen. Minneapolis. Mimi.
Pvt Tom Johnson, Norvick, Mimi.
Pvt Chas. w. Klees, Roseville. Ia.
Pvt. Rich. J. Langford, osseo. MINI.
Pvt. Carl Neremonte, Stillwater, Mimi.
Pvt. John r. Nulty, Goodhue, MINI,
Pvt. A. r. Palmer, Chisago City. Minn.
Pvt. Vernon w. Corey. Britton, S. d.:
Pvt. v. r. Crumpacker, w. Duluth
Pvt. Fred Davis. Sioux City. Ia.
Pvt. Werner J. Esser. Madison. wis.
Pvt. John b. Goodman, jamestown,
n. ID.
Pvt. l. r. Guerttman, Humboldt, Ia.
Pvt. Nels Gullickson, Neillsville.. Wis.
Pvt. ]. II. Gustafson, Merrill, WIS.
PVT Albert Anderson. Violin, s. d.
Pvt Joseph Behnl1e, Marinette. Wis.
Pvt. Harry z. Hample, Watkins. Ia
Pvt Arthur p. Kaiser. Chiffon. wis.
Pvt. Robert Kimm, West. Ia.
Pvt r. Thompson, Mankato, Mtnn.
Pvt Newell o. Wilmarth, Harris, Ia.
Pvt. G. Z. Wrallstad, Loredo, Mont.
Pvt. Joseph Wutz, jr.. Duluth. MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
BIG ENTERPRISES PLANNED.
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 19.-Important indus
trial developments are impending in
England, according to The Daily
Chronicle, which says that enterprises
already in hand involve an expendi-
ture of 100000 pounds. Chief among
these is the building of large refin-
cry at Swansea by the Anglo-Persian
Oil Co. This company is preparing to
spend 100000 pounds on wharves,
railroad tracks and equipment. Many
mining enterprises also are projected,
according to the newspaper.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
ESth0nia Asks
For Protection

London. Wednesday. Dec. 1s.-The
Esthonian provisional government
controlling the territory covered By
the former Russian Baltic provinces
of Esthonis, has placed the republic
under the common protection Of the
entente powers pending the decision
OF the peace conference"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
LATE LIST.


Killed I'm Action.
Sgt. James S. Robbins, Madison, wis.
Corp. Bennie Splett, Lamberton, MINI.
Pvt. John Eischens. st. Paul, MINI.
Pvt. o. Torgeson, Radlun. MINI.
Died OF Wounds.
Corp. A. N Anderson, S. Minneapolis,
pvt. Leo P. Nauman, Dubuque, la.
Died OF Disease.
Corp. T. Donatelle, Cumberland. wis.
Pvt. v. e. Erickson, Grove City. MINI.
Pvt. r. H. Gustofson, West Duluth
Pvt. Xeter p. Pfeifer. Mauston, wis.
Pvt. A. Sondrol, Emmons, Mimi.
Pvt. John Lundstad, Whitehall, WIS.
wounded Severely.
Capt. Ralph Perry, Algoma, Wis
Lit. George Thorngate, Exeland. WIS.
Lit. II. e. Townsend, Waupaca, WIS
Sgt. Edw, C. Miller, whitehall, Mont
Sgt. Walter P. Kohls, Sumner, Ia.
Sgt. P. L. MCGEE, Council BLUFFS. Ia.
Sgt. Edw. /. White, Shullsburg, Wis.
Corp. Henry J. Luetjen, Boone, Ia.
Corp. Frank Shave, Fond du Lac, WIS.
Mech. ]. Langlois. International Falls,
Mech. Verdon E. Wells verdon. MINI.
Mech. H. F: Dobberstein, Buffalo Lake,
Musician C. A. Hornseth, Rock Rap
pvt. rtsi DantcI J. vigsal. sharon, N. d.
Pvt Mich. o. Ronner, S. Minneapolis
pvt. J. w. Thaney, Milwaukee. wis.
Pvt. VIM. Wanke, Oshkosh, Wis.
Pvt. Charles l.. Alpers, Newell, Ia:
Pvt. JOS I. Amundson, Benson, MINI.
Pvt. A. J. Anderson, Isanti. Mimi.
PVT. August /. Breen, Violin, $. D.
pvt. Carl B Brickner, Lacrosse, Wis.
Pvt. ]. G. Christensen, Winthrop, Mimi.
pvt. JOS w. Christian, Coloma, WIS.
- 80 skENr
Pvt. Thyllis Howell, Bellview, MINI.
Pvt. q. G. Karnitz, Pine Valley, Wis
pvt. Kyle Roe, Altamont, S. D:
Pvt. J. S. Schow, Twin Valley, MINI.
Pvt. Otto A, Stohl Minneapolis, Mimi.
Pvt e. w. Turnwall, Delhi, MINI.
Pvt. J. H. Weaver. Bearmouth, Mont.
Pvt. T. wisialowski, Milwaukee, Wis,
Pvt. M. A Alexson, Clarissa, Mimi.
Pvt. John Benson, Audubon, MINI:
pvt Howard Conner, Eastlake, MINI.
Pvt. G. A. Duggan, Minneapolis. MINI.
Pvt Benne Ham, Terryville, Wis:
pvt. Geo. Jackson, White Earth. MINI.
Pvt. Otto J. Jacobson, Tyler, Mimi.
Pvt f. Johnson, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Pvt. Joseph Petlock, Princeton, WIS.
Pvt. o. g. Trosin, Luverne, Mimi.
Pvt Asa J. Trout, Logan, Ia.
Pvt, Jesse J. Wagner, Usage, Ia.
pvt. Julius Zwelinski, Thorpe. Wis.
pvt, Gustav r.. Carlson, BIabOn, n. ID.
Pvt. Charley e. Day, Price, n. d.
Pvt, T. E. Hudelson, Monarch, Mont.
Pvt. John w. Lyon, Sappington. Mont,
Pvt. Jas. O'Connell, Plankinton, S. D.
pvt. ira r. Park, RUsO, N. ID.
Pvt. Joseph J. Alberty, Parker. s. D..
Pvt. B.. Klepacki. Mosinee, Wis.
Pvt. Frank A, Olson, Candy, MINI.
Pvt. Fred r. Orr, Deerwood, Mimi.
Pvt. Roy Starcher, Highwood, Mont.
Pvt. John Flemmer, Selby, S. D.
Pvt Joseph H. Hamel, Winfred, Mont.
Pvt. Waldemar Jensen, Irma, Wis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19

the. Battlefield boy-you can't heat
them"
The nurses weau- acclaimed an
aleng the way and II was the boys
in khaki and blue with wound aHI
service stripes on their arms who
led the cheers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19

Pvt. John Borman, Corsica, s. d.
PVT. Charles savage, Vcfva, ". ID.
Pvt. John III. Schneckloth,, Redstone,
F. Mont.
Pvt. B. L. seman, Downing, Wis.
Pvt. Peter Sorenson, Milaca, Minn.
Pvt, Joseph StyczaslSi. Pulaski, Wis.
Pvt. Fred NJ. Praxei, Winona. Mimi.
Pvt. Alvin Gorenee, BuafIlo, S. d.
Pvt. Hans III. Hinriclis, GNsnanche, Ia.
Pvt. Charles J. Lager, Adair, Ia.
PVT. Olaf REyhPe, RaleouP, n. ID.
Pvt. II. c. Savelkoul, Chaska, MINI.
Pvt. Edward Stamp, Garwin, Ia
Pvt. w. IA McGraw, Prairie, wis.
pvt. Vincent j. Calvi, Pence, Wis.
Pvt. Earl r. Compton. Arthur. Ia.
Pvt. Aug. f. conley. Auburn. Ia.
Pvt. A. Haldersen. Cliff Lake, Mont.
Pvt. Roy f. Kuch, williamsburg. Ia.
Pvt. e. J. Evilvang. Lake Park. MINI.
Pvt. J. C. Mcguire, Crystal Lake. Ia.
Pvt. C. e. Nelson, Langford, S. D,
Pvt. Paul III. Ratzlaff. Milwaukee, Wis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19
LUNCH WITH KING GEORGE.

London, Dec. is, wednesday.-Aft
George today. John w. Davis, tiIn
rev American ambassador TO Great
Britain and Mrs. Davis had luncheon
with King George and Queen Mary
at Buckingham palace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-19

Mandolins. Ukeleles. Guitars, yi0-
Inns. Fargo Music Co. SIC First ave-
nue. N.--Adv.
The Keota news., 1918-10-18
County and State Aid to Weak School
DigtFieta

Districts.
The weak school district with it,
limited financial resources 10 educating
American Citizens ~ truly - the
wealthy district. am one Of the very
Few county superintendents who have
procured State and County aid for these
districts. I have moreover, insisted
upon obedience to the law requiring
that the proceeds Of the big "booze"
fines be turned into the county, school
fund thus making . larger sum avail
able for aid to weak districts. This law
had formerly been ignored. think the
people ought to know these facts. Ny
record Of progressive achievement in
the past is my promise for the future.
l confidently ask your support on Nov.
because l have faithfully and fear
lessly served you.
A. B. COPELAND,
County Superintendent Of Schools.
Democratic Candidate for reelection.
Edna Fox came from Cheyenne Mon
day to spend her influenza vacation here.
Fortner. Photographer. Sterling. Colo.
The Keota news., 1918-10-18
Notice Of Registration

REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN
all precincts outside Of Greeley will be
held Tuesday. October Is. Tuesday, Oct
ober q. and Monday, November 4.
At the regular polling places. 1t 10 the
duty Of every voter to know that he ID
properly registered. Without such regis
tration he cannot be allowed to vote 1T
the general election, November s.
J. E. SNOOK. County Clerk.
The Keota news., 1918-10-18
new WAR FOOD
PROGRAM AFFECTS
EVERY KITCHEN
DRASTIC ORDERS ISSUED :
PUBLIC EATING HOUSES.

There are two arms to the Tood
Administrator 1919 War Program.
One of them embraces all the homes
In the land: the other reaches into
the kitchen Of every public eating
place and regulates the food there Dro-
pared and served.
In the hand Of the first arm = the
New 1919 Home Card. telling tho
housewife In what her co-opoEatto1
must consist. Watch for that Home
Card. It will be given out the week
of Oct. 3S.
Tho hand Of the second arm carries
. Big Stick padded with velvet.
1T has not been deemed advisable
or necessary at the present time %
tually to license the operation q pub
lie eating houses" announces the
United States Food Administration.
but in cases whore tho patriotic CO.
operation of such public sating.places
can not be secured by other means.
the United States Food AdministsAr
tion will not hesitate to secure COM
pliance with its orders through its
control Of the distribution Of suoar.
flour and other food suppsiss."
Food Portions Cut.
Following are the drastic general
orders issued to public eating places
and effective MONDAY. OCTOBER
II:
BREAD: No public eating place
shall allow any bread to be brought
to the table until the first course u
served or shall serve any bread and
butter at all except upon request OF
the guest; nor shall ,rve bread or
toast ~ . garniture or under meat;
nor. serve any bakery product which
does not contain at least 30 per cent
Of wheat flour substitutes: nor serve
more than ounces Of this bread or
more than ounces Of other less
wheat breads at any meal Excep-
tions to this latter rule are sandwiches
or bread served at boarding camps
and rye bread containing so per cent
or more Of pure rye flour.
MEAT: Patrons are limited to one
kind of meat. They are to be served
ono chop only to an order, II they de-
sire. and prices reduced accordingly.
Reduced portions Of ham and bacon
are to 90 into effect and no bacon
may be served ~ . garniture.
BUTTER: One.half ounce Of butter
10 the maximum portion to ono per-
son. One.half ounce II also the maxi.
mum portion Of American cheese to
bs served at one meal. Cheese 10 not
to be served with salads and the max
ing of cheese dishes IL discouraged.
SUGAR: No candy is to be served
after any meal. No more cane or beet
sugar icings are to be used on cakes.
The order mo sugar bowls on the
table" IL reiterated. Guests must still
ask for sugar and only one teaspoon
full a meal 10 to be served to any one
person.
CREAM: What is known as "dou
BILE cream" or cream de luxe" can no
Continued on page g.
The Keota news., 1918-10-18
Notice Of Annual Meeting Keota Red

Gross
Please take notice that the Keota
Branch of the American National Red
Cross will be held on Wednesday. Oct
ober q, 1918. at 2:SO o'clock on said day
at Red Cross Room for the election Of
IN Executive Committee. consideration
of and acting upon reports Of commit
tees, transacting Of such other busi-
ness - may properly come before the
Branch and amendment or substitution
Of Bylaws. Each member of the Branch
is earnestly requested to be present.
(Signed) Mrs. A. H. CURRIE,
Secretary.
The Keota news., 1918-10-18
NEWS NOTES OF THE DAY
Items of Interest to the People of
Keota Community

NCOS0 NOlUI1I1OIb0Sy
The Boreas Gold Mining Co. 10 new
incorporation, with principal Office at
Keota, Colo. 1t il being promoted by
l.. A. Jackson, ~ president and manag-
er. for the purpose Of developing Mr..
Jackson's mining properties in the Nc
Barnes district. near Breckenridge.
Other officers Of the company are: ]. A.
Rumsey. vice president: s. D. Markley.
treasurer; F. S. Markley. director: Mil
dred M. jackson. secretary; and E. H.
Park, Denver. legal adviser.
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Fowler left Thurs
day for Brighton, Colo. where the doc
tor will engage permanently In dental
practice. He has enjoyed . good busi-
ness here, at Raymer. and at Grover;
but finds the weekly moving becomes
irksome.
s. D. and F. S. Markley each have
new bort touring cars, which they re-
ceived this week. They have taken the
agency for this car, and expect It to
become ~ popular here - Fords have
been in the past.
Philip Cronk, Of Omaha, arrived Mon
day and visited until Thursday with
friends in the vicinity Of the Cronk home
place. He thinks his parents will re-
turn to the farm to live in another year
or 20.
The Red Gross Ladies will serve lunch
at the Conrad Moor sale, Oct. "a.
Every lady interested in Red Cross work
IL requested to bring one or more pies.
Leave pies 1t hardware store.
STRAYED: From the Karl Kler place.
about September 30. red bull, branded T
above reverse K on left hip. s. reward
for information leading to recovery.
Julius KIer. Gill, Colo. ps6-7
A. H. Sanders and family moved on
Monday to the C. E. Andrews place,
LaBelle Vue. which be hes rented for
the coming three years.
A baby daughter, Gladys Marie. ar
rived Saturday, October IL, to gladden.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Job
bins.
Mr.. Freeman, Of Redheld, Iowa, Ar
rived Saturday for . visit with his
daughter. Mrs. L. A. Knipp and family.
The Keota Red Cross branch sent sixty
finished pieces and . box Of refugee
garments to Greeley Wednesday.
c. L. Gibson was called to Denver
Saturday because Of the serious illness
Of his son, with influenza.
Exceptional bargain in . new high
grade piano for cash, or on easy terms.
Inquire 1t News Office.
Mrs. Mettie VanHoosen and children
were Sunday dinner guests Of L. A.
Knipp and wife.
Buy w. 8. 5.
TV111A AT VNl lRS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09

II you value your watch. let
Haynes repair a. Ncxt Liberty
theztrc.--Adversis~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09
FIRES THREATEN TO
HAMPER WAR WORK

other forest material and. further
more. that IN. burning OF hiashlngs
this season be limited 10 those de
signed TO clear land for immediate
agricultural use and then only in
strict compliance with the law and
after a permit has been obtained
from the state fire warden.
There IN no more important serv.
ice TO be rendered by the state OF
Washington To the nation at this
time than by being able 10 supply the
lumber required In tho construction
OF ships and aeroplanes. No state In
the Union can serve the nation In
this respect to "a great "A degree as
can Washington I. therefore make
direct appeal TO all campers. hunters.
fishermen. berry plckcrs and tourists
TO refrain from starting camp fires
in or adjacent 10 forests. old barns.
iogged.off land or forest debris Of
any kind The only safe place where
camp fires can be- built. under wealth.
or conditions now existing. II upon
grayci.barr or sand. bars Of creeks
and rivers, or upon the shores OF
salt water. Even when fires have
been 80 built. II IL absolutely neces.
Hary that they be entirely cxunEulsh.
eli after their use.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09

oxygen Vapor Treatment posi-.
lively destroys poison Toxins In tho
blood. No matter what the origin
OF the poison may be. oxygen vapor
Treatment will cleanse II out OF the
blood. AS n relief and cure for Hay
Fever. Asthma and Bronchitis, Oxy.
gen Vapor has no equal. The
charges for this treatment are with.
In the reach OF everyone, and the
treatment IL given under the direct
supervision OF +. Il. Gearheard, the
Northwest Representative OF the
manufacturer OF the Oxygen Vapor
apparatus. No charge will he made
for a trial treatment. Parlors 3i7-iS
Seaboard Bldg. Fourth and Pike.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09

Governor Lister today called upon
tho entire state 20 cooperate In
stamping out forest fires that
threaten lumber. needed for hrplanc
and ship construction.
His action was taken following
conference with the stats defense
council and forest fire service off
clals.
at Is agreed that no more serious
fire condition ever existed In the
state at this period OF the year" Las
ter said
His proclamation follows:
with the two dryest months OF tho
year still ahead of us. the forest fire
situation IL already serious and
threatens TO become aiarmingiy
acute. Loggrrs. iumberfnen and rail
road companies have already been
appealed to To use every prrvcntabie
means TO prevent further fires and
to control those now burning.
80 that this situation may he
controlled. urge that there Ehali be-
no further burning for land clearing
until there has been a sufficient rain
faii to make this work safe. except
the burning Of logs. stumps or piles
IN open fields at a safe distance from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09
Women Singers!
You're Wanted to
Help Carnival

Nearly 1000 women participated
In community singing on sestue's
playfieids last year.
where are they now
That Is what Miss Lila stewart. III
rector Of the immense pageant. The
Road 20 Victory" Is asking. The
pagcan; Is a strictly patriotic affair,
to be given as part Of the Scaiu.
Girls Victory carnival. a, tho naval
training camp. July :s-.s. Tho page
an, win run four nights. and 1000
men. women and children arc In tho
cast
The men and children Of Seattle
have responded nobiy. But where
are the women who can sing well
enough TO participate in big
chorus, 1t doesn't require much
ability.
a rehearsal will BE- held at .. m.
Wednesday. in Cornish hall. Broad
way and Pine st. for women singers.
and all who want 90 do their part arc
asked 70 attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09
WOULD RECLAIM
MANY ACRES

President y. j. BENSON anu vice
Presidents W. a. Lanklater. Puyal-
lup. and n. X. Tiffany. Yakima and
other executives of the Washington
Land Settlement association, late
Monday afternoon gathered at the
Chamber Of Commerce assembly
rooms. in the Arcade building. dccid-
ed that special meeting should fca.
furc tho activities of the association
In its movement 20 reclaim waste
Washington land.
The first OF these meetings viii be
held at Spokane. July 10. Pivotal
places for meetings turnout the state
VIII BE- arranged. where conferences
VIII be hold. and the plans OF the as
sociation discussed. IL Is planned TO
reclaim over 3.ooo 900 acres Of waste
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09

Docs the SUN rise In the west:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-09
DEFENSE LEACuERS
WANT military ROAD

thus beat back the invaders.
The object OF ia. league In TO CO.
ordinate present auto and state roads
Into a military highway scheme.
Letters were read Tuesday from
President Woodrow Wilson and Sen.
ntor Miles poindcxter. Tho president.
while indornlng tho leagues work.
urged that Their. should be no over.
tapping Of interests In the program.
Tho two-day session being held
here. In the leagues offices In the
Lowman building. IL for the purpose
OF reviewing the work OF the past
year and organizing n campaign for
the coming ~ months.
Tho leagues highway system II
embodied In "a bill introduced in the
house by Hon. John u. Baker OF Cal.
ifornla.