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Morris tribune., 1918-12-20

Claus won't come as he used to.
hear of children writing to Santa for
what they want and I'm going to write
to him, too"
So Bobby sat down and wrote his
letter. He spelled bugle, bugel, and
Christmas, Crismus, and some of the
words were so bungled that the old
fellow must have had a hard time de-
ciphering them; but all the things
Bob wanted were named in the letter
and he did not doubt for a moment
that Santa Claus would respond gen.
erously.
One morning shortly before Christ
mas, Peter the pOstman left letter
at the door addressed to Robert Saw
yer. Peter who had long delivered the
letters of the Sawyer family would not
give it 10 anybody but Bobby, saying
that Santa Claus required him to give
any letters marked "frOm Kris Krin-
gle' to the child to whom it was adj
dressed and to no one else. Bobby
opened it and read:
Dear Bobby:
81 have received your letter and will
bring you the finest Christmas present
you ever received in your life.
"SANTA CLAUS"
Bob Of course was delighted with
this, and he noticed that from the
time of it's receipt everything about
the house seemed to take on certain
cheeriness. Bobby laid in wait for Pc
ter when he came again and asked him
Morris tribune., 1918-12-20

q lot Of questions as to how and where
Santa Claus gave him the letter. Pc
ter said that he was not permitted to
tell children anything about Santa
Claus. They must hang up their stock
ings and wait for him to fill them.
This was three days before Christ
mas. Bobby who was very watchful
detected his mother smuggling in Ger.
Morris tribune., 1918-12-20

With courage high we'll learn to say:
"The boys are all away"
Wen keep the heart and make the hons
AS bright as bright can be
And sing the carols old and sweet
OF Christ's nativity,
Like Mary smile, the while we pray
For all the boys away.
-Ethelbert d. Warfeld.
Morris tribune., 1918-12-20
The Boys Are All Away

How shall we wreathe the holly?
How hang the mistletoe?
How shall we keep the Christmas feast
With the joy we used to know,
When on the happy Christmas Day
The boys are all away?
The holly pricked their fingers
And brought wee drops of red,
When caught beneath the mistletoe
The laughing 1assies fed
No romping games this year we'll play
The boys are all away.
But we will never shame the lads
With hearts so bold and true,
Well never mix our Christmas green's
With sombre boughs Of yeW;
Morris tribune., 1918-12-20

VA OO14<0 W WI1LS
Santa Claus a let
ter asking him to
b rim 6 me the
things for Christ
mas I want" said
B o b " Sawyer.
I'M a m m a says
that because papa
won't ever come
home any more
we can't have any
Christmas gift. 7
don't see why, be-
cause papa was
lost at sea, Santa
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

On September 3rd the Priorites minis
si0ner of the War Industries Board issued Circular
No. q. Among other things this document, saving
certain exceptions, absolutely prohibited all NEW
construction, except such as might be allowed
und definite regulations touching the issuance Of
permits.
With the purpose of learning whether modi-
fcati0n of the order would be consstant with the
G rernments needs committee representing state
and regional organizations Of retail lumber dealers
c9mDrehending membership Of approximately
s- y-fye hundred, came to Washington to confer
with the Priorities Commissioner, Judge Edwin B.
Parker.
The situation was canvassed in broad spirit
~ retailers committee urged that the order
IT might result in unnecessary curtailment
q arm improvements and thereby in a measure
: recly handicap the all important subject Of
f. d observation.
WAle recognizing the force of this suggestion
.ae G.1arnment officials. however, reasoned that
aa rene need of the hour was LABOR FOR
}5- sIIAL AND DIRECT WAR WORK. To
Drmt building operations, even on the farm, to
~ forward unchecked would inevitably weaken the
ua.i5ns war labor need and this at time when
tie Government was seeking to put in play every
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07
LINE WILL TEST GERMAN PEACE SINCERITY.

The final test of Germany's sim
cerity in its peace bids seems at
hand, as Foch and allieA military
leaders arc asked to lay, down
terms upon which an armistice
can be granted. Although no off,
cial announcement has heen made,
it is indicated by President Will
sens notes to Berlin that General
Foch will ask virtual reversal of
the battle line as it exists today,
all of which means virtual sur
render for Hun arms. Foch will
ask that the allies be given impor-
t1nt German towns and territory,
to be held by allied leaders while
the defeated Hun army is evac-
uating all invaded territory. 1t
would mean that, should peace
rr q n gements fail. hostilities
would be resumed on German soil,
as indicated by the battle line q
the Rhine river.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07
HILL SELECTION FACTOR
| N BETTER POTATO SEED
Plants That Show Disease Resistance,
High Yield and Trueness to Type
Most Profitable.

Oregon Agricultural College, Cor
Wallis, Nov. 6.-Selection of seed
potatoes from hills that have re-
sisted disease, show no Weaknesses,
and are high yielding and true to
type, is advised by 5. F. Sheehan, OF
the farm crops department. Con-
tinued selection, he points out,
almost Invariably results in increas-
ing the productivity of a variety.
The labor involved is slight in COM
parison with results.
The average yield in Oregon is
approximately 130 bushels an acre" :"
he says, while many OF the best
growers are getting double that
yield. More attention must be given
to improvement if the Oregon tuber
is to hold its own either as table or
seed stock. The Burbank, pride of
Multnomah, and netted gem are in
great demand in southern markets.
Some method of Improvement is re-
quired to enable Oregon growers to
meet the demand.
Potato Improvement rests upon
three things-seed selection, seed
treatment, and disease-free potato
lands. The potato should be treated
for scab and other diseases and
planted in clean soil. Before har-
vest ali weak and diseased plants
should be rogued out. Seed is
selected from the remaining hills
that show the most promise. Each
hill should be dug separately and
inspected for disease or signs of run
ming out. Medium sized tubers, pre-
felably five to eight ounces, are
selected. Many hills of high yielding
stock may be selected in this way
and massed in seed plot, from
which seed for the general planting
next year is taken"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07
CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR

will mean more than ever to thought
full people, but it will not be season
for extravaganza; only worthwhile
Christmas presents will be given.
For nearly one hundred years The
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In these serious times The Youths
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1t costs just the same-$2.00 for So
issues. It's the best $500 that can
be invested in family, and when
giving The Companion you give only
the best.
Don't miss Grace Richmond's great
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beginning December II.
The following special offer is made
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/. The Youths Companion-52
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2. All the remaining weekly issues
Of 1918.
8. The Companion Home Calendar
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New Subscriptions Received at this
Office.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

There is on display in the window
at Minor & Co., German helmet,
ent over from France by DR.. G. G.
Gaunt, formerly of Hardman, who is
now serving in the medical corps of
he A. e. e. The souvenir is the
center of considerable interest, and
as a style of headgear is said to be
rapidly passing out of vogue at
present. 1t is one of the steel head
pieces that is worn by the German
private to ward off and protect his
Uranium from pieces of shell and
shrapnel.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

Webster A. Chandler, son of Rev.
Perry Chandler, formerly pastor OF
the NJ. E. Church Of this city, and
well known here, died recently in
he city of Boston, his home Mr.
Chandler was a lawyer of prominence
in Boston. His brother, Perry F.
Chandler is editor of the Blue
Mountain Eagle at Canyon City,
Oregon,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

Since recovering from the Spanish
influenza, Mrs. Carrie Vaughn is
suffering a very severe attack OF
erysipelas. She is getting some
better of this now and is on the road
to recovery.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

F. A. McMenamin departed yester-
day morning for LaGrande, where
today he is conducting a big sale for
Messers. Mires & Clark.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis G.. Rhea, of
Rhea creek were visitors in Heppner
on Tuesday.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-11-07
More { observation

ounce Of our power, both in men and resource, to
crush the enemy of all humanity.
Finally, after the earnest representations Of
the committee it was agreed that Rule of
Circular No 21 be changed to read
"REPAIRS OF OR EXTENSIONS TO EXIST
ING BUILDINGS INVOLVING IN THE AGGRE-
GATE A COST NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($250O.OO), AND NEW
CONSTRUCTION FOR FARM PURPOSES ONLY
INVOLVING IN THE AGGREGATE A COST NOT
EXCEEDING ONE THOUSAND ($1000.00) DOL
LARS"
The committee gave its pledge to the Priority
Commissioner that the industry would in every
way in it's power see to it that the thought
brought home to the purchaser that skilled labor
should be employed only in of absolute
necessity. IN OTHER WORDS, WHEREVER
POSSIBLE THE BUILDING WORK SHOULD BE
DONE BY THE FARMER AND HIS OWN HELP,
AND NO NEW WORK UNDERTAKEN EXCEPT
WHERE ABSOLUTELY NEEDED.
It is therefore up to the industry to keep faith
with Washington. The most important thing in
life right now is to utterly crush the Hun. No
personal interest," selfish purpose should inter
fere with this great need.
THE YARDS OF THE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER
CO. INTEND TO DEMONSTRATE TO OUR GOV
ERNMENT THAT THEY ARE WORTHY OF THE
TRUST IMPOSED IN THEM.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Brothers Are Sentenced TO Life Terms

Beaumont. Tex. Sept. ll.-JeSSe and
Eumer Underwood, brother, rs and 10
years, respectively, entered pleas Of gull
ty TO a charge Of murder in the sixtieth
district court and were sentenced 10 life
terms ia the penitentiary. The Young men
were charged with killing q. NJ Nichols.
"A Beaumont business man. last April The
Underwood boys were employees of Mich
ols. Nichols was slain on a fishing trip
and hiS body was secreted IN marsh
and the hood dstained automobile was
burned The boys returned to Beaumont
and opened up Nichols store and con
Quoted the business nearly a month before
anything wrong was suspected They were
arrested and confessed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
BOARD OF CONTROL ESTABLISHED

Austin. Tex, Sept. ia board Of COO
troll. TO have chacge ~ til three military
schools in AuStia, witl. full authority 70
act in all matters cXcep. where changes
of policy are involSc., has been appointed
hy Pres. r. +. N;nson OF the University
Of Texas. This aal~i consists II J. vi.
BRYANT. chairman: : ~ Graft, secretary
Leroy Brown, Hal = Weaver and ". 4.
Long.
Mr.. Bryant : ch s''iaaa ~ The aca'iem-
i, board cf tha school y. military acrJ-
nauticS; SIR. Brow chairman Of the acl-
demic board Df the radio school. and Mr..
Weaver chairman )f he acadcmi: board
Of the school of automobile mechanics.
Mr. Long j. auditor Of the University VI
Texas, and Mr.. Graft j. secretry ~ pre>i
dent Ninson-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11

SEVERE
ALONG
WHOLE
FROM
(BY ASSOCIATED PREsS.)

London, Sept. 1l.-During the night
the British line wa, advanced slightly wv
the Nermand region, northwest IVY St
Quentin. The Germans delivered counter
attacks Ia the EcourtS Quentin reg
ion, which were repulsed III stiff fight
ing.
There was sharp fighting Vt Gouze-
court. The Germans were beaten off cx-
cept at one point. where British posts
remained in the enemy possession.
All approaches to the German strong
holds at La Fere and 81 Quentin are held
by the French and British and the en-
clrcling movement which embraces the en-
envy position at Laon j. progressing fav-
orably- The French are advancing on
LaFere from two sides in the Lvs sector.
Armentieres j. almost within the grasp Ut
the British, who are advancing upon the
town from the north and west Armcntie-
res i used by the Germans a. supply
center.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Munity Breaks Out In
Teuton Fighting Force

Amsterdam. Sept. 1.-THE 25th Ger
man regiment mutinied at Cologne recent
". an eye witness Of the incident stated
The soldiers. on being ordered TO entrain
for the western front. refused to obey the
order and another regiment was ordered to
force the troeps 10 obey. They refused
TO fire on their comrades and a detach-
ment Of home defense gaurds, composed
of youths we're then ordered to undertake
the task. In the fight that followed eleven
defense guards were killed and many IN
iured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
GREAT RADIO US. TROOP SHIP TORPEDOED
PLANS NOW IN NO LIVES WERE LOST, SHIP
OPERA T|0NU.S BEACHED, MANY ON BOARD
lBY Associted Press. }


LONDON SEPTEMBER "A
SOLDIERS ON BOARD HAS BEEN T0RPED0ED
SAVED AND THE SHIP BEACHED
Transfer of the American soldiers the
British American effected without
All injury the struck
British the
the gratifying the officers Many Of the factory hands Of
foreign births Chicago and Cleveland
member
topedOed 200 miles from shore O'Clock Friday afternoon
the ship behind its The trouble had been
emedid speeding
launching
submerged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
War Trains To
Tour Country
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESsJ

Washington. y. G.. Sept Ito ad
verii~e the war equally with the Liberty
Loan twenty -four special trains filled with
war relics will travel through the country
during the loan campaign, between Sep
tember and October 10, stopping a few
hours al small towns and day or two
an the large ones. American and Allied
soldiers will accompany the exhibits, CIV
ing lectures.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
4th Field Artillery Goes to Corpus

Corpus Christi, Tex, Sept ll--lhe
Fourth United States artilltry regiment.
one Of the most famous regiments In the
American army. and an organization that
has spent the last six years under can
vas. most of the time being stationed along
the buri.r. il now stationed in Corpus
having arrived here from Camp Logan,
Houston. Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
.H0LBR00K IN A
PROCLAMATION
TO MEX|CANS
COMMANDING GENERAL SOUTHERN
DEPARTMENT REASSURES MEX
ICANS AS TO REGISTRATION
URGES PEOPLE NOT TO
LEAVE THEIR JOBS
.SAYSIS NOT C0NSCRIPTION

Major General ". A. Holbrook. COM
manding the Southern Department has,
issued a PROCLAMATION to the Mexican cit
izens residing in New Mexico. Arizona.
Oklahoma and Texas, explaining 10 them
the registration and branding a. false re-
ports that have been circulated BY Ger
man propaesndists.
The proclamation follows:
"For several days German propaaand :
lists have been busy circulating runors
among the Mexican population about the
registrstiln.1 These rumors are baSelers.
ma iciouS and untrue A a result some OF
them are uiqtting unusually profitable
employment sacrificing their property
and other interests and leaving With their
families for Mexico.
This proclamation j. issued for the
purpose of enabling all Mexicans to
clearly understand the policy OF the
United States government in this matter.
''rlg. selective conscripton law re-
quir-S. the regStratSn or all male resi-
dents on September II, 1918, between the
ages OF eighteen and twenty and
thirty one and forty five. Registration,
however, j. not conScription. :.
"Rumors that Mexican citizens will be
drafted are false. This applies likewise
to aliens of all other countries DO not
sacrifice your interests because of false
German propaganda. Registration is re-
.quired but that means protection for al
lens from the draft. All that is necessary
for a Mexican citizen to do To secure ex-
emption j. 10 establish his Mexican citi-
zenship Officials, attorneys and other
patriotic citizens will assist those Mexi-
cans who do not understand our language
TO prepare their qrestionnares in which
their claim for exemption will be properly
sci out.
In order To properly establish your
Mexican citizenship, those who can do so
should have With them their birth certifi-
cate. In the event that this certificate
j. not AT hand, il j. suggested that YOU Sc
cure affidavits from two reliable witness
g concerning Four birthplace o. suhc 9th
er evidence a. j. available Citizenship al
% can be established by the fact that Won
have been properly matriculated al vonr
nearest Mexican consulate
Labor at this time j. being paid un-
heard Of prices. Employment j. plentiful.
Business conditions. are good and the
ouniry j. prosperous. Those who remain
IN addition to benefilting themsevc will
be doing their bit towards winning the
war against autocracy. 1t j. the desire ot
the government 10 continue ID extend "a
MeNicans all the rights and liberties which
have heretofore influenced them to come
within onr borders.
''lfo not be deceived by those or othe,
false fumorS which will be irculated y,
GermanP Propaganda. Consult your consul.
alsop romInent American citizens of Mexi.
can descent when doubts arise. Consult
your own interests and those of your fam.
lies and stick to your employment an,
hold on To Your property and business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
WILL ABANDON
PAN-GERMANIC
.|DEAFOR PEACE

Stockholm, Sept. 11.-As first step
toward peace Germany must renounec her
pan German ideas. is the opinion of Pro-
fessor Hans Delbrueck of the University
of Berlin. "The world demands and has
right to demand. that the German people
give "A guaranty that the pan-Gernan spr-
il, the spirit of superiority of might, Of
heathendom, j. not ths German spirit"
he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
BuIuar King Talks Plainly to Most High

Paris. Sept. lit was not for pur-
poses Of mutual condolences that the kai-
Ser and the Gar of Bulgaria met the 9TH
er dav. II now develops. Instead of soft
expressions ofs ympathy for the German
reverses in the west BY Ferdinand and
forthe latte'S badly Impaired health by
the kaiser. sharp words are said 10 have
been exchanged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Surgeon Pleased
Care Wounded
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.N

Washington. ID. g.. Sept. ll.-Major
General Wm. q. Gorga~, surgeon general
Of the U. :. army, expres~e, satisfaction
with the manner in which the wounded are
being cared for in France following tour
through the hospitals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
u. S. to Plant Algeria

Algierz, Sept. 1.-THE American mis-
sion. which has been designated 10 help
in the development Of agricultural pro-
duction of Algeria. has arrived. Accord
ing to private information. the mission
desires 10 obtain concession 20 more
than 100000 acres for cultivation BY
American methods and with American
implements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESs.)

Washington, ID. C., Sept. 1.-THE pow
erful radio station at Annapolis. Md, the
largest in America and with radius OF
four thousand miles has been completed
The first messages were sent yesterday to
Loadon.
Secratary Daniels sent the first mes
sage 10 the FIRST Lord of the British Ad-
mrtlty. the French minister Of marines
and the Italian minister OF marines
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11

Washington, ID. G., Sept. ll.-Without
a dissenting vote the house passed after
a few mlntues' consideration, the senate
resolution empowering the president TO
establish prohibition zones around muni-
ton factories, mines, shipyards and 9TH
er war production plants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Truck Planted By French
Grown By German Served
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

With the American Army in France,
Sept. Vegetables planted bv the
French. cultivated by the Germans and
gathered by the Americans were served
"a many soldiers meS~eS during the first
two Medx~ Of August. after the district.
south of Fismes and the Ne~le had been
cleared of Germans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Ford Motor Co. Suspends Manufacture of
Automobiles

detroit, Mich, Sept. ll.-Production
of motor cars by the Ford Motor Company
has been Suspended entirely, il was Off
ciallyannounced at the plant The move
will enable the company 10 devote it, en-
tire facilities to government work. the an
nouncement said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
To Reopen Case of RaiIrOaders

Washington, p. a. Sept 1l.-Draft
boards have been asked by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder 10 reopen all cases
where skilled railroad employees have been
placed in class !. Il j. expected that the
reviewing action of the board. taken In
the light Of industrial developments, Will
rasult ia the exemption of large number.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Czechs Grateful to President

Houston. Tex, Recognition by Presi-
dent Wilson Of the Czecho- Sloval. stat,
has been hailed with gratitude by tn,
Czech~ living III Houston and vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
More Allied
Troops Needed
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Archangel, Sept. ll.-More allied troop;
are urgently needed ii the Russo Allied
campaign in northern Russia i ID BE
carried to speedy success j. the opinion
OF practically every officer and civilian
observer here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
Limited Service
Men Are Called
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington u. G., Sept. IA call
for 20oO men qualified for limited mill
tary service and capable II working a.
~ienoerapherS and tyPist~ was issued to-
day ~ General Crowder They viii en-
train on September - and come from All
states and the District Of Columbia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Paris, sept 1l.-Travecy, near the
southern end Of The Hindenburg line has
been captured by the French. II the
French can hold this town the important
enemy position at LaFere, Y northery de-
fense of the It. Gobian massif two mile,
south of Travecy viii virtually w out
flanked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11

Berlin, Sept ll.-British forces at
tempting TO advance south w Ypre~ and
north WI the LaBaS-ee canal were repuI.-
ed Prisoners were taken south of Gou
zenocurt and Epchy. British attacks
reached the German first line But were
driven back with heavy losses. Three
thousand prisoners were taken
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-09-11
SLAUGHTER OF
|. CITIZENS BY
WHOLESALE
A RUSSIAN
REPORT
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS1

Washington, D. c., Sept.II.-Word
reached Washington today from a Euro
pean source that reports khere said Pet
rograd was in flames in d 1any places and
that an indscrimlnate slaughter OF citI-
zens, plIaging and riots were taking place
in all parts of the city.
An American legation dispatch today
from Christina says that reliable infor-
nation received from Petr0grad tell of the
burning of twelve different places and
That there is an indisCriminate massacre
of people in the streets.