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The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
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First U. s. Soldiers Killed.

The first three American soldiers killed in action in France after the arrival of the United States expedi- tionary force were Corporal James B. Gresham of Evansville, Ind; Private Thomas F. Enright of Pittsburgh, and Private Merle D. Hale of Glidden, la. Tn the official report of their funeral services, sent by General Pershing, De- cember 2S, Corporal Gresham heads the list, therefore history will record that this Indiana corporal was the first soldier to lose his life in action in the war with Germany. The persons named were killed in a night raid on the trenches and the French paid mill itary honors at their funeral services.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Government Reserves Coal
 Fields in Alaska to Have
 a Certain Supply of Fuel

Through the work of the genera. land office and the bureau of mines, government reservations have been designated in certain coal fields in Alaska. These reservations are in- tended to cover such ground as will provide coal for government use, pro- tect the public from individuals at tempting to monopolize coal lands or extort exorbitant prices for coal and still offer equally good areas in the best-known parts of the fields for ex- ploration by private enterprise.
 Experts of the bureau of mines. hay ing to do with this work, state that the leasing units were laid out in com paratively small blocks, which can be worked individually or combined into larger tracts up to the maximum acre age permitted by law. Attention was given to the amount of probable coal of workable thickness in each of these areas, the relationship of the area to possible transportation lines, the qual- ity of the coal and the general condi- tions affecting mining.
 The future of the Alaska coal fields. 1t is asserted, is still somewhat prob lematlcal. Along the entire coast the output will come in direct competition with California oil, the coal fields of Oregon, Washington and British Co- lumbia. and with hydroelectric power. Both the Boring river and the Manta- nuska fields contain high-grade bitu- minous coal suitable for coking and for use in the navy, and the Nenana field contains an excellent Ignite, suitable for power or domestic uses, or as a powdered fuel in furnaces.
 Experiments have proved that coals from other states on the coast have not proved satisfactory for use by the navy.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
"WAKE" IS OLD INSTITUTION
Custom Most Prevalent Today in Ire land We'll Known to the Egyptians,
 Greeks and Romans.

"The custom of waking the dead, With the drinking, smoking and con- versation of the large company of neighbors who assemble in the house or mourning, appears incongruous and repulsive to those who are unacquaint- ed With its remote origin or the kindly and humane motives which underlie It, says Michael Macdonagh, in the English Review. "The wake is a very old institution. It existed among the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans, Shakespeare and Scott give instances Of medieval revels in honor of the dead. The custom survives in diff ferent form, but with somewhat identi- cal motives, among the Irish, almost alone of the ancient peoples.
 Waking means, for one thing, watching. The English way of leav- ing the body shut up in a room. all alone, would be most repellant to the Irish nature. It would be regarded as desertion. The Irish keep close con- pany with their dead until the very last moment of the burial.
 "The body is clothed in shroud made in imitation of the habits worn by certain orders of friars and in the hands, crossed reverently on the breast, is placed crucifix. The walls near the bed are hung with clean white sheets on which are pinned punches of flowers, laurel leaves and holy pictures. Lighted candles, seven in number, are on the table. They are symbolical of hopes and aspirations relating to the dead. That he or she has been cleansed of the seven deadly sins, possessed the seven gifts of wis dom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. and the seven principal virtues.
 First entering the room where the body lies the visitors kneel and say prayer for the eternal salvation of the departed soul. Afterward in the kitch- en, snuff, pipes and tobacco, whisky and stout are served to the company. The dead person Is in his house for the last time, and, as host for the last time, dispenses hospitality.
 Memories of his kindliness and good nature are revived by the neigh bors. Iris he that had the bright smile and cheery word whenever you met him, and no matter what you might want of him, sure you had only to say the word to get it with heart and half"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
cigarettes as Anesthetic
 Tor the Wounded Soldiers

mere is much difference of on,n,or ss,,, ,o the effect of cigarettes unon tbe ,na. u,!S Who smoke them. A scientific o,o. 'S"'oh Is said to show that cic- hao.. e smoking has direct effect on the to "u' decreasing the smokers ah,,ltv o,t ~ ""ro work and to resist fatigue tba. "e other hand there Is evidence holr .saretteS keep the men up to land O'arleS II. Farnam. n hong Is- from ce',ah' o''ah' who has just returned year. 1pfn'a' where she spent several eanoa "oSpi'al work and where she ed o 'he rank of sergeant del,var. Brookh.n' ''ur' one night recently In said. ''' course of which she is ''s ', soul of life in the Serbian army the proe. oetpe''e' The men 20 through are,spe s greatest ogonIes if they haxa s'c" c,r' think of :, 'heir mouths and never ptols v, n 'he pain. In most of the hoe les w" ,nere is shortage of onestbet be ono When a soldier is brought in to cigoro..u on they simply give him deo, s"rette to smoke d,,r,na ,so
 It ls a n. ne goes through 1t happilv.p the efrac, Voao'e that both views as to smohin are correct the excass,va
 'e'ng bad for the heart. and
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Beef With Vegetables.

A piece of meat from the coarser cuts if cooked slowly with a table spoonful of vinegar In the water used to baste 1t while roasting will result in a tender piece of meat. Take a few pounds, brown in little fat, then add the vinegar and water with clove of garlic, clove or two, small chopped onion and salt and pepper to season. Potatoes parboiled may be added long enough to cook well before serving time. Baste the potatoes with the gravy in the pan so that they will be brown
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Fewer Sea EaqIes Seen.

That the monarch of the air, the sea eagle, has disappeared from Caith- ness, as well as from the Orkneys and Shetlands, is well-authenticated fact. The sea eagle is not very uncommon in the Fest Highlands, and still builds its nest on various hills abutting on the cliffy coast. The sites of the nests are on the edge of some large and we'll stocked sheep farms. The birds have always been accused of killing lambs. as well as hares and winged game, but the charge would be difficult to sub- stantiate.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Spaghetti, Meat and Apple Casserole

Cover the bottom of buttered bak- ing dish with well-cooked spaghetti: !: over this put layer of sausage meat we'll seasoned, then a thick layer of chopped apple slightly sweetened. Cover with buttered crumbs and bake until the apple and sausage are cooked. A bit of onion added improves the sea- soning.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Cornbread.

Take one pint of white cornmeal, one pint of buttermilk or sour milk. four eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, and one-half teaspoonful of salt. Mix well and bake in muffin pans. The yellow cornmeal may be used as we'll, and the food content is equally good In yellow and white.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15

ties. And then, they yawned. such big turtle yawnst
 No more sleeping now" said Mrs. Turtle. You may take maps later on, but your winters sleep is all over. It's spring and we must be awake. We must see all that is going on in the hig world down in the pond.
 Mrs. Turtle looked very happy. She had always lonSed for green leaf coat to wear over her shell suit. In the evening she called it a shell even ing dress.
 Hurry" said Mrs. Turtle again to The little turtles. And soon they were all out of their winter beds of mud ana were looking about the pond for the incest kinds of homes.
 What do you think of this?" ask ed Mrs. Turtle. She was much pleas ed, after all she had gotten to the pond in excellent season.
 Tt is very fine looking h0me." said Mir. Turtle. Let's see how we can fix our porches. We must have three. couldn't abide summer home that had less than three porches.
 "No more could l." agreed Mrs Turtle
 We like plenty of porches," agreed the little turtles.
 "Ah," said Mir. Turtle, twisting his head far out of his shell, tits so nice that we all like the same things. It makes us get along so well. We all like porches. We like 10 sit upon them in the warm sunshine. We enjoy a quiet nap on one of three porches, but we always like to choose between three"
 Yes" said Mrs. Turtle, 'it would be such pity if we only had one porch. Just imagine how hard it would be to think, oh dear, which porch shall I take my nap onY and then re- member that there was only one porch anyway"
 Now the turtles have three logs out side their homes which they call porches. Sometimes they are of logs and sometimes of funny, ugly snags which the turtles think are quite beau tiful.
 It's going to ram" said NIT. Turtle after they had all decided upon their summer home and were settled upon their porches.
 How do you know it fs?" asked Mrs. Turtle. "You say that in such q decided fashion. Of course I know you are wise turtle and know a great deal. but never before knew you were weather prophet"
 I'm not weather prophet, my dear" said Mir Turtle. "But I know this time."
 "Tell me how you know" asked Mrs Turtle.
 Because" continued MT. Turtle. ''T see Mir. Tortoise"
 ''Does he like the rain so muchT' asked Mrs. Turtle.
 Like itw exclaimed MT. Turtle "Gracious, he hates the rain. He sim ply cannot stand it. He thinks the rain is horrid, yes, extremely hOrrid."
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15

little turtles.
 But the spring is lIere," said Mrs. Turtle. There will be lots of ex- citing things hap pening down in the pond. We must hurry and get our summer homes ready. I'm sure Mrs. Hard ShelIed Turtle will be all settled by now"
 Just one more little nan" hpg- ged the little tur- ties. And then
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Mexican Rice.

Put one-half cupful of rice into hot frying pan with tablespoonful of olive oil. Cook until the rice Is brown, then add four sliced tomatoes chopped or equal quantity of canned ones with two teaspoonfuls of chilli pepper pulp. Pour In cupful of veg etable water or tomato juice and sim mer until the rice is soft.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
With the Stages.

The art of nations Is cumula- tive. just as science and history are; the work of living men not superseding but building itself on the work of the past.--Rus- kin.
 Few things are impracticable in themselves; and 1t is for want of application. rather than of means, that men fail of sue cess.-Rochefoucauld.
 However brilliant an action, 1t should not be esteemed great unless the result of great and good motive.-Rochefoucauld.
 I will utter what I believe to- day, if it should contradict all l said yesterday. Wendell Phil lips.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Uncle Eben.

De actual producer" said Uncle Eben. "don' make de mos noise. Oar never yet was hen dat cackled as loud as rooster kin crow"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Both Were Satisfied.

A Missouri livery stable keeper put his hand in mules mouth to see how many teeth the mule had. The mule closed his mouth to see how many fingers the man had, and the curiosity of both man and mule was satisfied.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15

the use of the cigarette being sooth- ing and strengthening in time of ex- citement, trial and pain. The wound ed soldier is always given a cigarette and seems to be helped thereby to bear his trouble with patience-Mobile Register.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
AddinQ to 1t.

"I fear you are too pretty a nurse for this case"
 "Why so?"
 "The patient already has palpitation of the heart."-Louisville Courier. Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Mothers Cook Book

The bravest battle that ever was fought Shall l tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find
 it not:
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Corn California Style.

Mix can of corn with a chopped green pepper and half cupful of thick white sauce, we'll seasoned with salt. Turn into buttered casserole and cover with strips of bacon. Bake in the oven until the bacon is brown.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
DADDYSEV[NDN(
 KRY TALL 61 .~ NARY GRAHAN BONNER
TURTLES GET UP.

"Time. to get up," said Mrs. Turtle "Oh, we're so sleepy, we're so
 sleepy" said the
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15

weather prophet. He always knows when it's going to rain and when he sees that it is going to, he hurries away where the rain won't touch him.
 "I can see him hurrying away from an approaching storm now. The storm is coming because he's hurrying off. Just see if I'm not right. MT. Tor toise never makes mistake"
 And sure enough, in a short time, t began to rain!
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15
Seasonable Dishes.

When ideas seem to be scarce as to food combinations and one does not know what to serve try some of these {:
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-15

utn uhi derstand at an," said Mrs. Turtle. You say you know it is going to rain, and the reason you know it is because you see Mir. Tortoise in the distance. And then you say that Mir. Tortoise hates the rain. It's all very con fusing."
 "Mr. Tortoise hates the rain, and he is the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21

The annual meeting of the County
Board. which was adjourned, Will
be held on the 3rd of December
when the business of the county
for the year will be transacted.
The funeral OF Mrs. Earl Moon.
who died at The st. Anthony nos
pital at Ashland last week, was
held from the Hansen Undertaking
parlors Saturday afternoon and IN
terment was in Woodland cemetery.
Many of US who have known Roy
Markham knew that he possessed
great ability as pill mixer Dut
never realized that he possessed
the qualifications of poet. until
poem appeared in a local paper last
week under his signature.
Raymond Reuter- of Manitowoc
was in the city the first OF the week
visiting with old friends and looking
after matters OF business.
Raymond lived in this city during
his boyhood days but has been a
resident of Manitowoc for the past
ten years or more.
Influenza seems to be on the WaDe
in the citv according to statements
of physicians. There is still a large
number OF cases under the care OF
physicians but the discharges now
outnumber the new cases by good
margin. 1t is safe to say that there
has been more than eight hundred
cases in the city since the epidemic
began.
Yes--Business is good. The big
turn in events has made every
genuine heart happier. Even money
has feelings. How about your money!
Your Dollar? Why not giyeit treat
| in the way of healthy grin. How
Porterhouse, Sirloin and Round
Steak, take your choice per Id. l9c
all day Saturday at the Chicago Pkg
and Prov. Co.'S. Big Market. See
their two adds on this page. Yes
there's a reason why the people shop
with them,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21
Died at Duluth

Mrs, William Johnston, who
left this city a short time ago
for Duluth, where she expected
to visit for a time with her hus-
band, later going to Crookston
to visit with her daughter Mrs.
Ole Hovde, passed away Monday
morning at the Emergency hos
pital at Duluth after a weeks
illness with influenza.
Word was received in the city
last week announcing that Mrs.
Johnston had contracted the
disease but was on the road to
recovery, and on Sunday she
took sudden relapse and death
ensued on Monday.
The body was brought to this
city Tuesday and a private
funeral was held from the resi-
dence of her daughter Mr.. James
Frorer yesterday afternoon, in
terment being in Woodland
cemetery. Scriptures were read
by Rev. Christensen of the Nor
wegian Lutheran church.
Mrs. William Johnston has
been a resident Of this city for a
good many years and was one Of
those kind mothers. good neigh
bors and stanch friends whom
everyone loved. When trouble
came or when there was sickness
Mrs. Johnston was always one
of the first to volunteer her SER
vices.
She is survived by a husband
and four daughters and one son.
They are Mrs. Ole Hovde of
Crookston, Mimi, Mrs. James
Frorer, an&Frederica and Har-
riet residing in this city and a
son Alvin serving with the
United States army in France.
The sympathy of the community
goes out to the relatives in their
bereavement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21
GET
YOUR
SHARE.

For any itching skin trouble, piles
eczema, salt rheum,, hives, itch,
scald head, herpes, scabies. Doan s
Ointment is highly recommended.
6oc . tox at all stores. adv.
Mrs. Tom Thompson of Star City,
Sask.. in renewing her subscription
to the Times, says TO get the
Times is like getting letter from
a long lost friend Even the neigh
bors enjoy reading it. Keep it
coming.
The George T.. Fox residence on
I bird street is nearing completion
and will be ready tor occupancy
about the first of next month. This
is a very fine residence and will
make good home for the FOX
family.
In renewing her subscription to
the Times Mrs. John Holverson Of
Spooner, Sask., Canada, writes, II
| is pretty lonesome to live on farm
that Is quite distance from town
but we don't mind that as long as
we have the Washburn Times. II
is like visit from an old friend.
Heavy, impure blood makes .
muddy pimply complexion, head
aches, nausea, indigestion. Thir
blood makes you weak, pale and
sickly. For pure blood, souno
digestion, use Burdock Blood Bitters
Isl 25 at all stores. adv.
joins Quincy Adams, an old sol
der OF Bayfield,, passed away a
Bayfield, on Nov. 18th. The funera
will be held at Bayfield, this after
noon, being in charge OF Undertakes
Bradley OF this city.
| While the "fu'' epidemic seems
| to be letting up yet there is larg
number ofNcasss in the city and tn
Quarantine is to be enforced NOR
lclosely than ever. Strong resolu
tions were adopted by the council
| Tuesday night.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21
Show Right Spirit

The Ashland Junction Red
Cross branch has again come to
the front and has forwarded to
Secretary Oistad a check for
5000 and also a fifty dollar Lii
berty Bond. When it rains, it
pours from Ashland Junction
so Secretary !Oistad says. This
Red Cross branch has been do
ing wonderful work during the
war.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21
PERSONALS

DR.. T. r. Spears was laid up for
few days during the past week on
account of illness.
Roy Taberman was on the sick
list the first of the week.
For Sale-Good No. 6 Radiant
Home Base Burner. Phone 139 K.
Ct.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21
About Those Christmas Labels for
Soldiers

About Those Christmas Labels for
Soldiers
Many parents have not re
ceived Christmas Labels from
their boys in France. The local
Chapter of the Red Gross ex-
poets su Institute labels and aft
davits so that those not receiving
labels may send the boys a
Christmas package. The time
has been extended to Nov. Both.
If you want fine large roasting
chickens for your Thanksgiving
dinner call I'll. A. Smith. New phone.
For mild, easy action of the
bowels, try Doan's Regulets, a mod
tern laxative. soc at all stores. adv.
T. Fl. Robinson, who has been on
the sick list for the past five weeks
with rheumatism, is reported as
slowly improving.
A new heating plant is being in
stalled in the ST. Louis Parochial
school and will be ready when school
opens again.
/ Mrs. Nell Simons, manager OF
Dhooge's Palace of Sweets, visited
with relatives and friends at Ashland
the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Dan Robinson is recovering
from a severe attack of the influenza
from which she has been a sufferer
for the past three weeks.
| A new brick chimney is being
erected at the Norwegian Lutheran
church to take the place Of the one
which has been in use for years.
w. Nicolaysen, P. X. Eyerson
and Mr.. Larson of the Anchor Ship.
building company transacted. BUSH
ness at Ashland Monday.
Charles F, Morris who has been
ill during the past three weeks with
Influenza and rheumatism, was able
to be around and attend to duties
again the first of the weekly
/ Mrs. L. T. Larson and child have
been seriously i'll with influenza dur
ing the past week. They have beer
receiving treatment at the Emergen
cy hospital in the Garfield school.
| Oiof Olson is Grandpa and he i,
tickled over his new title. A min,
pound baby boy was born to hi,
daughter Mrs. VIM. Briggs OF Ash
land on Tuesday of this week.
| Ed. M. Heermans. former Score
tary of the Washburn Commercial
Club, who visited in the city tn,
past week with old friends, lief
Sunday afternoon for GAINESVILLE, thi
state, where he will probably locate
lMr. Heermans enjoyed his visit her
very much for during his residenc
here made many warm friends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-11-21

Miss Leah Olson visited at Ash.
land last Saturday.
Ole Hemmingson of Ashland was
a visitor in the city last week.
William Green spent a few days
at Odsnah the latter part of last
week.
Louis Shapiro of Superior was a
business visitor. in the city the latter
part of last week.
Attorney Frank Lamoreanx OF
Ashland was a business visitor in the
city last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Adolph Kinney and Mrs.
James Cook visited with friends at
Ashland last Friday afternoon.
Miss Loretta Arseneau of Ashland
spent few days in the city the first
of the week visiting with friends.
Ole Hovde of Crookston, MINI.
was visitor iu the city for a few
days the latter part of last week.
For baby's Group, Willies daily
cuts and bruises, mothers sore
throat, Grandma's lameness, DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil-the house,
hold remedy. soc and Coo. adv.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-27
THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS.
Sumter Has Wide Awake Organiza-
tion That is Doing Good Work.

Sumter has very enthusiastic and
wide awake organization OF Camp
Fire Girls, and very patriotic one
also. Early in the year, DR.. S. H. Ed
munds, superintendent Of the city
schools, gave the keeping Of the flag
on the high school grounds into the
hands of the Camp Fire Girls. The
Wahwahtaysee Fire accepted the
privilege of caring for it first. Two
memters Of this Fire, Elizabeth Trues-
dale and Amanda Mcleod, We're ap-
pointed keepers. These little girls
have been remarkably faithful, and,
since they accepted the responsibility
Of taking care Of the flag, they have
taken pride in the fact that early
morning has always found Old Glory
flying at full mast and dusk of even
ing found it safely put away and thai
never once has its folds been allowed
to drag in the dust
The latest manifestation Of patriot
ism on the part Of the Camp Fire
Girls has been their liberal contribu-
ton to the United War Work Cam
paign. The total amount subscribed
by them was s115.75. This sum is
unique in two particulars: CD 1t
represents generous giving on the
part Of the Camp Fire Girls because
of the limited membership Of the Or
ganization and (2) 1t represents real
patriotism on the part of the mem
bers for every girl contributed to the
fund, thereby showing that as indi-
viduals and as a group Of Camp Fire
Girls We're eager to send cheer to the
bows over there and unwilling to be
deprived Of having a share in this
great work About one half of this
sum was given through the Junior
Red Cross.