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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07
From Jesse Sorenson.

! U. S. S. Kearsage, Fortress Monroe,
| Feb. 22-I am at present somewhere
on the Atlantic, but am not permitted
to say where. 1t is Washington's
birthday today and the ships Of the
fleet are in full dress. We sure had
some dinner as you can see by the
menu | am sending Take notice we
had ice cream This we get often, es-
pecially while in southern waters.
We have an ice plant aboard ship, so
you see all our stores are kept in
good condition. Most all our water
is evaporated from sea water and is
absolutely pure But the cost of max
ing this water is considerable; for
this reason we must be saving of
water. The engineers get all the
water they want, but the deck hands
get only one bucketful day, issued
every morning. This they wash in
and also wash clothes. l am getting
to be an expert at washing clothes.
When | get home | can start hand
laundry. | can wash a suit of under
wear, sox, hat and dungrees and take
bath in As minutes. Did you ever
hear of "dungrees" before? 1t is
suit of overalls and jumper made in
regulation style. We sleep in ham
mocks. Every man has a place to
swing his hammock; this is called his
billet. He must sleep there at all
times. Some skill is required to get
into a hammock, and quite often you
fall out and land on the deck. We
have plenty of music The band plays
three times a day. We also have a
player piano, photograph and
movies. Sundays we have church. Our
minister is a fine young man and
gives us some very good sermons. We
were out to target practice sometime
ago, and believe me, when those 49,
inch guns belch forth their missile of
steel there is some noise. 1t gives
one a peculiar feeling | cannot de-
scribe. We have some fast gunners
on the Kearsage, especially on the
fve-inch guns. The Kearsage was at
one time the pride of the navy, but of
course she is outclassed now. | saw
the Mississippi. l wish you could see
her. You would marvel at the work
manship. She is the sister ship to |
the Idaho.
We passed some transports loaded |
with our boys while at sea. They |
were sure loaded. l stood on deck |
and watched them pass and waved a |
goodbye, and in my mind the thought |
was expressed, "God protect them and /
spare their lives" No doubt some
boys from Emmett were there.
While at Boston l had a very en-
joyable time. | visited some histori-
cal places, such as Bunker Hill, Paul
Revere's grave and other places of
interest. l should like to have stayed
longer there, but was there only
short time.
P. S.-Mr. Postmaster: l wish l
had some Emmett apples. Also some
more Indexes.
The menu for Washington's birth
lay, mentioned above, was as follows:
u. S. S. KEARSAGE
Captain George E. Gelm, U. S. Navy,
Commanding.
Dreamed Chicken Soup
Roast Turkey
Spiced Ham Dreamed Corn Giblet
Gravy Mashed Potatoes
Savoy Dressing
Cranberry Sauce Celery
India Relish
English Plum Pudding, Lemon Sauce
Ice Cream Mixed Nuts
Coffee I
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07
From John LiechtY.

Waco, Tex, Feb. 27.-I received the
Index today and was awful glad II
get it as it sure seems good to gel
to read home paper once in while
There are only two Emmett boys here
at this camp, L. ]. Carter and myself
We are getting along fine. l just got
back from the hospital today. | hao
the mumps and was there only nine
days. We are getting ready to move
/ to Florida, | suppose. | sure will be
glad TO get away from this wind hole
/ The wind blows all the time and the
sand drifts everywhere. The impress
sion that | can give of this state
would hardly be fit to put on paper
am sending you a piece of poetry
called the Soldiers Prayer" and also
"The Rockies Lament"
A Soldiers Prayer.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
l pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep,
Grant no other soldier take
My shoes and sox before l wake.
Please, Lord, guard me in my slumber,
Help the bed check find my number;
Let no tent pole break
And smash my nut before / wake,
Mid haunting smells of sirloin steak.
Lord protect me in my dream
Make things better than they seem.
Grant four years may quickly fly
And all hardships pass me by.
Oh, that billowy feather bed,
Where long to rest my head,
Far from these hellish scenes
And the smell of half baked beans.
Please ship me to another land
Where my eyes won't blind with sand
Where no demon norther blows
And whistles through my khaki clothes
Lord, thou knowest all my woes,
Kindly cure my sunburned nose;
Let this old war soon be over,
Then take me home to the fields of
clover.
The Rockies Lament
No more ham and eggs and grape
fruit,
When the bugle blows for chow,
No more apple pie and dumping
For we're in the army now;
And they feed US beans for breakfast,
And at noon we have the same,
And at night they fill our tummies
With good old army stew.
No more fizz, beer or highballs
When we have an awful thirst,
So If you're thinking of enlisting
Best get used to water first,
For the lids on tight all over,
And the drilling makes US warm,
But we can't cool off with liquor
Cause we wear the uniform.
No more shirts of silk or linen;
We all wear the o. D. stuff;
No more night shirts or pajamas,
For our pants are good enough;
No more feather ticks or pillows,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07

W. H. BAsYE
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other men and IL ambulances fol
distant town, where they will get {
load of medical supplies for the
spital here. They will be gone about
days and will have a good chance
see the country. John Carnage is
ndling the mail alone during Floy's
sence and has his hands full. KIP
lrrell has been sick for the last
elk in the hospital, but is recovering
oidly and we hope he will soon be
t.
Dur equipment, which was shipped
t of Camp Mills a couple of weeks
fore we left, arrived today, so we
fully equipped once more, and
. richer by receiving my Red Cross
nket, stationery and several other
ngs which were packed in the
light. A part of the equipment
lsists of saddles and horse equip
!, and we are thinking what dandy
le and how much good exercise we
yht have if we had some horses to
with our equipment. But the last
e we saw our horses was at Camp
.ene and / suppose the next time
see them, if we ever do, will be
an we return to the states again.
IS far as writing to the folks at
ne is concerned, news is mighty
rec here and the boys have a hard
finding anything to say. We
,ainly left our play time behind
N we left the states and now it is
work. Instead of having one week
duty and the next week back with
company for drill, it is now all
', and for a change they change
/ around and the boys keep on
about all the time. In fact, we
so busy that it is hard to find
Ugh boys for the many duties. But
keeps US from thinking of home
much and is probably the best for
At least, they don't work US hard
Ugh but what all the boys are
wing fatter all the time; that is,
the exception of myself.
lie Idaho Field Hospital is GER
y earning a fine reputation. Ma
Clark is making good and stands
lty high with all the high officers
is division. The patients who go
from this hospital say that it is
est army hospital they have ever
in and they can't speak too high
the fine care and nursing they
We from the men and the way
are looked after by the officers
doctors). The fine equipment, the
:al supplies we have, and even
eed, is a source of wonder to the !
h people and they never tire of
ssing great establishment at the
did way in which the American
4 is fed and cared for.
closing will say l am still an
" looking for that Christmas
nd the rest of the Indexes and
rse l am always looking for let
for they are the joy and hope of
her in this country.
jor Clark appends a note at the
the above letter, which says:
has some taffy in here, but we
t it go at that | take no credit
le hospital; it's the men l have
me. They surely are good
l knew it long ago, but it is
deeply impressed every day
c."
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07

But we're glad to thank the lord
That we've got cot and blanket
When we might have had board.
For they feed us beans for breakfast
And at noon we have them, too,
And at night they fill our tummies
With good old army stew.
But, by jinks, well lick the kaiser
When the sargeants teach US how,
For, hang him, he's the reason
That we're in the army now.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07
From Harry Foster.

2-I received your letter today
n December 8, also one written
nd. The mail is being cleared
l think it will come regularly.
e boys received a bunch this
lg. My Christmas boxes have
IN received yet, though we have
rloads to distribute. / received
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07

Feel languid, weak. run down?
Headache? Stomach "off ," A good
remedy is Burdock Blood Bitters. Ask
your druggist. Price SIPS.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07
FURS WANTED

The New York Store will pay the
highest prices for all kinds OF furs-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07

/ wish to announce to the public
that | am in a position to do carpen-
ter work by the day or by contract.
Estimates furnished free. Phone Sc
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-07

DR.. Judd, dentist, Monroe Bldg.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30
GOOD ATTENDANCE
AT WAR CONFERENCE

DR. E. A. Bryan. chairman. and
Joseph Hansen, secretary OF the HtAte
council Of defense. and Mrs. 8. III
Hays. chairman OF the womAn'a com
mittee. held conferences here Tues
day with the local war workers.
Members of the county council of
defense were present from every pre-
cinct. At the morning session DIR
Bryan gave an interesting address. In
which he explained the needs OF or
Sanizing state and county councils OF
defense and defined their duties and
powers.
In the afternoon MIR. Hansen spoke
IN different phases OF the work OK
uected of the county and community
councils.
Mrs. Hays also gave a very inter
sting talk TO the ladies, explaining
their duties and emphasizing the need
OF their help I'm all war work
In the evening DR.. Bryan delivered
splendid talk on the war. He re-
cited the acts upon the part of Cor
mahy which caused the United States
10 enter the war. and made an Mr.
gent plea for the people to stand he-
hind the government until the great
struggle IL ended
DIR. Bryan stated that the day
meetings were the best that have
been held in any of the Southeastern
counties OF the state.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

10 the lesser Of ssvsFal times ss.0eo.
In fact every held Of wheat II that
aecti0n ls . complete iosa and win noe
DO harvested. The acreage and prom
Zoe OF al abundant crop vas aasoF 20
large aad promising. che wheat saAnd.
ms waist hiGh % man aaa beads
fully - long ~ he hand 81 paRpon
and exceedingly veil filled and the
kernels unusually large. The leas 70
the farmers ia too great 20 BE s0n-
puted IN dollars and CENTS. Ne gHp-
pose the Kaiser viii smile after read
inE thls notice and learning Of TIE
calamity. and even more certain than
ever thaG he Re . partner Of 0osk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
WORTH OP WHEAT FB0zES

what gave every promise Of tbs
l4rgcst yield OF wheat IN the history
II The country u the north Of Soda
iprfngs was In 3 single night erased
rom the mind Of farmers mOst a.
sectiy concerned when the cold night
II last week swept vegetation far and
vide. Dr. Beekstroa IL one Of the
anfoFtunates 70 realize the loss Of bis
sntire crop Of so acres, the mast
promising yield In the hlatOry 81 biz
ownership Of hia ranch Ills loss yin
Exceed $4,000. while neighbor vith
see acres sown to Turkey Red wAaAl
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

the schools OF Ovid are 10 DO com
mended and even congratulated on
having the good fortune 60 secure her
services for the school term begin
ming next week.
Union preaching services are en-
peeted to be conducted In the Chhu-
tauqua tent Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. DR.. Ogg OF Eureka. Califor-
MIA, win probably be the speaker.
Remember the election for school
trustees next Tuesday afternoon.
Polls open at high school from TO
5 o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. "A. G. Fell motored
up from Ogden last Sunday for .
weeks visit with Mrs. Fell's cousins.
Mrs. s. B. Staley and Mrs. J. N. To-
ner.
A daughter was born last Saturday
70 Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Latham Of
Paris. The father IL now en- route TO
France to help lick the whey out OF
the Huns.
We have a large line of ladies' pat
emit leather shoes. regular $500
grade, at $H.95; also q special in
mems English cut, tan shoes, regular
$500 values. for $3.75.-The Fair
Store. Sam L. Lewis.
Mesdames J. NJ. Davis and Dan
Hurley went to Salt Lake yesterday.
accompanying their daughter. Jean
and Eileen, who will attend 81. Ma
rvs academy this year.
Mrs. Fred Rose, who has been Wis
iting relatives and friends In Paris
and Montpelier for the past two
weeks, Will return to her home In
Salt Lake next Sunday.
The big tent for the Chautauqua
was erected yesterday on the vacant
lots east OF the Studebaker Bros. Co
buildings and everything Il ready f0s
the opening session this afternoon.
Rev. Israel Putnam left Wednes-
day morning to be in attendance 81
the annual II. E conference, which
met this year AT Idaho Falls. H
took with him a petition signed b.
our people irrespective Of church o.
religious belief asking that he be re
|. turned to this field for another yea
IS pastor Of the Methodist church.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30
WHERE TO VOTE.

The polling places In Montpelier
for the primary election next Tuesday
will be at the city hall for the voters
OF East Montpelier precinct, and at
the Red Cross room. opposite the
First National bank. for those of
West Montpelier Eighth street In the
dividing inc OF the two precincts
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Miss Anna Lauridsen went to Soda
Springs Monday for brief visit with
friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

A big line of ladies aprons at .e1.1t
at the Fair Store, Sam L. Lewis.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30
Local News
Montpelier. Friday. August 80. 1918.

See the big moon at the pavilion
Wednesday night. Sept. IL.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30
If you have any secondhand furni-

II you have any secondhand furni-
ture to sell phone John Black, 1881.
Mrs. Jack WEIGH OF Ogden, is visit
ing at the home OF her mother, Mrs.
J. N. Toner.
Take your wife to a real good time
at the pavilion Wednesday night,
Sept. II.
Ed Barrett OF Idaho Falls, was
shaking hands with old Montpelier
friends last Saturday.
The free public library will reopen
for the season on Saturday, Sept. z,
at the usual hour.
A fine line of cuttings at Is cents
q yard and up at the Fair Store, Sam
L.eIzewis.
Miss Avanell Phelps has gone to
Salt Lake for q short visit with her
cousin, Miss Helen Raleigh.
Regular meeting or Masonic lodge
Thursday night, Sept. 5. Members
will please bear this in mind.
Beginning Sunday morning, Sept.
8, mass will be held at the Catholic
church every other Sunday morning
at 8 o'clock.
As we are crowded for room we are
making special reductions on all OF
our summer and fall materials suita-
BILE for school dresses.-The Fair
Store, Sam L. Lewis.
Mrs. Preston went to Pocatelio
Monday. returning Wednesday night
Her sister who had been visiting here
accompanied her to PocatellO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hoff OF
Georgetown, are entertaining a son
at their home, the first born. The
young man arrived last Sunday. -.
Mrs. Il. A. Drough went to Salt
Lake this morning, accompanying
her daughter, Virginia, who will at
tend St. Mary's academy the coming
year. -~
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Miss Avanell Phelps has gone to
Salt Lake for q short visit with her
cousin, Miss Helen Raleigh.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

ture to sell phone John Black. 1881.
Mrs. Jack Welch OF Ogden. is visit
ing at the home OF her mother, Mrs.
J. N. Toner.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

A fine line of cuttings at is cents
a yard and up at the Fair Store, Sam
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

The free public library will reopen
for the season on Saturday, Sept. z,
at the usual hour.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Regular meeting or Masonic lodge
Thursday night, Sept. 5. Members
will please bear this in mind.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Ed Barrett OF Idaho Falls, was
shaking hands with old Montpelier
friends last Saturday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-08-30

Take your wife to a real good time
at the pavilion Wednesday night,
Cant II
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-03
NO ACTION TAKEN
ON NEW BILL TO
AID DEPARTMENT

A general discussion Of the proposed
increase in water rates in Pensacola
was held yesterday Afternoon at the
meeting of the city commissioners. The
bill did not come up for action. The
discussion was held, to consider the
points of the proposed ordinance, which
it is said, is absolutely necessary to
sustain the water department. SUI
perintendent J. L. Sweeney, of the city
water department participated.
The bonds Of the two banks which
viii handle city funds during the COM
ing year, the American National Bank
and the Banking, Savings and Trust
company, were received and approved
by the commissioners. Other business
consisting Of routine work was con-
Quoted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-03
CONSERVATION
PROGRAM WILL BE
GIVEN WEDNESDAY

Addresses and music will feature the
observance Of Conservation Week.
when on Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. at the Pensacola High School
building, a program will be presented,
under the auspices of the Food AID
ministration.
Mrs. j. Walter Kehoe, chairman OF
the Conservation Committee, will have
charge Of the music program and urges
that every patriotic Pensacolian attend
the rally.
The program will open with the sing
ing Of America by the entire audi
ence, to be followed by reading by
Mrs. Kehoe. The High School Chorus.
under the direction of Mrs. Nita OS
born Benn, will give several selections.
DR.. A. S. Moffett, will make patriotic
address, followed by solo by Mrs.
Been, when The Boys Come Home"
Pledges and Resolutions will follow,
with Miss Helen Carter in charge.
The program will close with the
singing Of the Doxology.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-03
The Pastime Theater.

u Pearson & Fords Big Spectacular
show company failed to arrive in time
to place the scenery and effects neces /?
sary in the advertised opening bill.
The Green Dragon" so they substi-
tuted at the last moment a fantasticaI
musical and dancing hit entitled, "a
Cabaret Deluxe"
This is q vehicle that gives this
con pany splendid chance to exhibit
their Dountiful array of talent. They
nave a beauty chorus and one that
can both sing and dance
Miss Pearl Lackner is the possessor
OF a baritone voice that is we'll worth
nearing. as is also Miss Bessie Bru-
ner with mezzo soprano OF good
register.
The Female Quartette,r the only
one in the south, are ercelIent. Their
only fault is that they are little stin-.
gy On encores.
The unique combination of coined
ians, comic Scotchman and a Jew,
keep the audience laughing with their
new songs and gags.
This company carries much special
scenery and a very complete ward
robe AMI is capable of good work, and
it is predicted that as the week pro-
crosses that they will prove to be the
big favorites.
The same bill will be continued to-
day and tonight with a change OF bill
"Wednesday matinee.
.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-03
DON HAVE THE FLU
Follow the Suggestions Here
and Escape Serious Illness

When you feel feverish or as if you
are taking cold, and you start sneez-
ing and your nos begins to run,
you've surely got influenza germs
working in you and you should i'm
mediately take few doses Of DR..
Williams No. i0i Tonic and escape a
spell of illness and loss oftime in bed
1t is just what you need at that time
and it works wonderfully well and
quickly, too. The quinine in it kills
influenza germs without mercy. The
iron Ingredient gives appetite and re-
stores your pep" The magnesia
acts on the liver and bowels, elimina-
ting poisonous gases and excretions
and making the body clean and whole
some. DR.. Williams No. iOf Tonic is
ready prepared prescription of a no
ted physician, the late DR.. G. B. VIII
liams, Of Quitman, Ca, and has been
extensively used for malaria, grippe,
colds, chills and fevers. Get bottle
at once and begin taking it and make
yourself immune from the ''fluF All
druggists and drug dealers sell it or
can get it for you-25c and Soc 8 bot
tie. Refuse all substitutes. Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-03
INDEPENDENCE IN
INDUSTRY IS PLAN
OF BRITISH EMPIRE
IN. z. A. specially


London, Dec. 2.-Economic and IN
dustrial Independence for the British
empire,
That is planned to be the outcome
of the war.
Articles imported from Germany es-
pecially are to be manufactured In this
country and in the colonies of the en-
pire. But the movement will not be
limited to German-made articles all
together.
Everything from pins to typewriters
and automobiles. it is planned, shall
be made by the British for the British.
Raw material sources are to be safe
guarded throughout the empire, and it
is proposed that England and her al
lies shall have preference in their
use.
The committee OF reconstruction on
engineering new industries is the i'm
posing title of an organization which
has listed imported articles, with Spec
1aI reference to the German-made. The
list has been divided into 90 sections.
each representing different engineer
ing field, and 20 subcommittee have
been appointed to investigate the pos
sibilities for manufacturing these ar
ticIes. Manufacturers are being Seen
to See which of the articles listed can
10 uiduc III cAtStluS pIdutS VI ny eS-
tablished industries.
There is. in conjunction with the or
ganization, labor board which will
advise on the labor conditions on ss1y
of the new industries which may be
taken up.
= The problem OF law materials was
considered by the imperial war con-
ference during the last summer and it's
report has just been published. It
passed resolutions that the govern
ments of the British empire should
make such arrangements among them
Selves as to raw materials produced
within the empire as~will insure them
to the empire and to the allies for the
repair of the ravages of war and the
future industrial requirements Of the
allied nations.
Great Britain, like the United States,
already is developing dye industry,
which will make it Independent Of the
German dye manufacturers.
The imperial war conference also
recommends that the United Kingdom,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand
should Cooperate in the laying of
state owned cables across the Allan
tic.
Development of industries which are
particularly fitted for women workers
is also progressing. Furthering this
movement was the recent Women's In
stitute Exhibition and Sale.
OF the 800 Institutes represented at
this exhibition, nearly all have taken
up the worksof Soft toy making. and it
promises to be a permanent industry
among the workers at home.