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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
GET LOCAL ATMOSPHERE

An entertainer booked on the
camp circuit is expected to do more
than Just give his "act." The "Y"
expects him to teach men in tho
camps who are gifted musically or
histrionlcally some act which they
can do later to entertain their fell
low soldiers when the professional
actor cant reach them. The enter
tainers are encouraged to live with
the boys In the camps, become sat
urated with camp local atmosphere
and learn Just what the boys like
most in the way of entertainment.
The entertainers quickly become
imbued with tho feeling that 1t is
a privilege to minister to the
amusement Of the boys wearing
Uncle Sans uniforms. The "Y"
spirit of service grips them.
The wishes and tastes Of the
men In camp are consulted. Every
month the camp Secretary fills out
on a reQuisition blank such talent
as his camp needs for that month.
If the boys have liked q stage act
or a lecture especially and want
to hear It again. the secretary notes
the request and the booking Office
does its best to comply with Il.
The camp Secretary has the right
to reject any act booked for his
camp.
RESULTS CHECKED UP
The Office keeps a record OF
every act booked. The camp Sec
retary reports back TO Mr.. Richards
on the quality OF each act, lecture
or sermon and whether the boys
we're satisfied with It or not. The
talent also reports on the camp,
the service being done there and
on the audiences which hear their
programs. The Secretary OF Ac-
tivities then picks out OF the re-
ports what the other person should
know and sends it to him. II has
been ascertained that lecturers and
entertainers are eager to learn what
they can do TO please their bearers
better and welcome suggestions
from the camp secretaries.
An especially interesting feature
OF the work is booking entertainers,
etc, for the warships that arrive In
port. The Fleet Secretary gets
from the Navy Department the date
on which a warship will arrive and
often before It anchors, entertain.
ers are ready to board the vessel
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
Eat En- Up!

"Foch Nibbles on" read headline
In Fridays Kansas City Times, and
Monday one said, "Hsig Bites In"
Here's hoping the next one will be
"Pershlng Takes Chew"-Smiley-
vile Express
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
sATIsFNCTToN BOTH WAYS.

what kind Of luck have you had
with your carp"
Pine" replied Mr.. Chuggies.
But it must give you trouble some-
times"
mo. When it's running we enjoy
the travel and when It isn't we're saw
ing gasoline"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
TOO MUCH FAMILY AFFECTION

Il wish Charles was not so gener-
Gus to his family"
"How do you mesnY"
well, he spends lot OF money. as
well as | can find out. on some ante
or other. and when l missed his watch
and asked him where 1t was. he said
his uncle had it,"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
HERBERT DECLINES
PROFFERED HONOR
cCoeGuucd from Page ~

not SO selfish as to believe OF say that
we should try in times like this to see
how much noise and racket We can
kick up tryuS to put man out of
office who7ss far as 1 know has been
a consistent follower and persistent
abettor of Wilson in trying to win this
great war"
~ feel deeply grateful for the.
splendid testimonial proffered me by
the members cC my party and highly
appreciate the honor, but as said
before. this is not the time for me to
step into the ring but sometime
and then the journal editor looked
through a cloud OF cigar smoke far
off into the distance and ---- stop
ped right then and there. or what
he was thinkul the writer does not
know--does the reader2
Whom the members of the conSres-
sional committee will find to lead the
forlorn hope Is extremely problematic
and likely there viii he no one
for this is a hard year for a republic
can to run Tor Congress, no matter
how loyal and patriotic he may he.
other Vacancies Filled.
After great hurrah and with wild
and infuristed beating OF tom-toms
the county committee has finally
mustered ap enough names to fill the
republican legislative and county tick
ct As to the caliber and adaptibility
Of the material offered. that is for
the voter to Judge, and as but few of
the candidates drafted are at all
known to the people OF the city and
lcounty there does not appear to be
much Of a silver lining to the Re-
publican cloud In order that they
may at least be known as to occupa-
ton il is necessary to give the calling
of the new nominees drafted Satur-
day, so here goes
For state sena,or--Harry A. Rensch.
lclgarmaker
For county collector-Charles NJ
Thomas. locomotive engineer.
For county clerk-Abraham c.
Grace. DeKalb, merchant.
For circuit c1erk--william +.
Sparks. meatcutter at Swifts.
For county recorder--Issac Newton
Miller. railway conductor.
For probate judge-Morte Fl. Craig,
lawyer.
Those who had dared to face the
music and ran in the primary and
those who were prior to the drafting
committees meeting induced to ac-
cept a long and rough journey are:
For the legislature, First district
Abe Ftchman. druggist.
For the Legislature, Fourth district
John Grove, machnist and inyen-
tor
For presiding Judge county court
William Wilson. farmer. Sparta road
For Judge county court. First dts
trict-Jeff Sampson. farmer, DeKalb.
For Judge county court, Second dis
trtct--John Brendei, proprietor meat
market, former member city council
and board of public works.
For county euditor-Stephen A.
Moore, advertising agent.
For prosecuting acknowledgements
| Boutwell,, lawyer
For justice Of the peace. Washing
ton township-Louis Altwein, poultry
man and former city license inspec-
tor: Max Geller agent for life insur-
ance company; Thomas J. Lewis.
grading contractor; Abner W. Norris.
contracting carpenter.
| For constable Washington township
Nat Thompson, street car motorman.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
WHY HE THOUGHT so.

The Optimist-Whst makes you
think their marriage will be a failure {?
The Pessimist-They have every
thing to make II a success.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
Worries Not Opposed.

Lal Worries, democratic nominee for
circuit Judge, Is the only member OF
the democratic party who Is left un-
Opposed-and # IS well-for there II
no republican timber in the Buchanan
county brush patch that could even
scare him IN race for the office that
he is now so ably filling.
The democratic candidates have
nothing to fear from the now patched
up republican ticket and It is a safe
proposition that there will be no new
republican faces in the legislative
halls at Jefferson city or in the Blu
chansn county temple OF justice after
the ides OF November roll around
which is now in most near proximity.
The Democratic county candidates
true to promise adjourned politics
last week and now have their coats
off and each and every man OF them
Is hard at work helping to raise the
liberty loan that will break the back
OF the Kaiser.
When the money is all In and victory
In France is then assured. then the
boys will celebrate the event by wind
ing up the last week OF the cam paign
In a blaze OF glory.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
Folk Win Teach SpeRcer-"SpcnCer-
inn"

Col Jay L. Torrey isn't HscWbing
his defeat TO the workings Of any
b"dy's FINE Italian hand. but fancies
he can ,ec traces ~ fine Spenreran
hsnd --Eansas CITY Post.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05
Fourth Congressional DistriCs Demo
Gratis, Ditto!

Read the Democratic state and
county ticket in this issue of the
Herald, and then vote her strait
from Alpha TO OmsgA--top to bottom.
louisville Herald.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-10-05

Supplies Free Entertainment for Soldiers in Training
Throughout the Country - Juggers and Former
Presdents Bishops and Clog Dancers, Grand Opera
Stars and Blockface Comedians Are All yun,bted
Together n Programs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Red Cross Notes

The annual election of the Pierce
County Chapter was held at the
Opera House Immediately after the
lecture last Saturday, May Is. The
following officers were el e c t e d.:
Chairman, C. N. w g r; Vic e.
Chairman, Mrs. ]. 9. Knowlton;
Secretary, Rosa M. Cheney; Treas
urer, w. C. Spence. The following
persons were elected to act with
the officers as Executive Committee:
Lloyd Goble. l. l. Lu S K, O. w.
Newcomb, Mrs. ]. H. Rogers, Mrs.
H. w. Thompson. A good number
of members from the branches were
present at the meeting. S p r i n 6
Valley had the largest representa-
ton. The following o fiji er of
Branches w ere present: Thomas
M. Casey and Mrs. @. d. SiebernS,
Chairman and Secretary at Spring
Valley; DR.. Doolittle and Mrs. Ed
win Mileleis, Chairman and Secre-
tary at Ellsworth, Mrs. H. ]. Julian
and Mrs. Mary Newstrom, V c e
Chairman and Secretary at Maiden
Rock; Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Harmer,
Treasurer and Secretary at Plum
City; Mrs. Jessamine B. Castelloe,
Vice Chairman at Prescott.
The local chain party fund reach
ed $4,000 before the War Fund
Drive began Monday. This does
not include the money sent from
Martell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Conserve and Help Get
the KaiseY's Goat

Notice to auto owners or any gas
oline propelled motive power: We
are starting on our big spring drive
with Monarch Motor gas. l quart
can is equal to so gallons of gasoline
in mileage or your money back. Can
you afford to run your car without
it? 1t gives more power; it elimin-
ates carbon; it saves machinery and
repair bills; it gives you a cool,
smooth, snappy running motor and
you can get free sample for the
asking. 1t is no experiment on your
part. We have thousands of salts
fled users. For further information
see M. M. Walters, River Falls,
or Monarch Motor Gas Co., 901 Car
roll Ave-, St. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23

his company. He was very enter
tanning, witty and good natured.
He never bored his friends with his
hobbies or long drawn out mono
logs on the philosophy of things.
Mr.. Ensign was unusually fortu-
nate in his home life. He had one
of the happiest homes in this little
city of homes. Marriage is often
called lottery. If SO, he drew one
of the greatest prizes offered by
this lottery when Miss Hattie Pow
ell consented to be married to him.
She has created an exceedingly
happy home. 1t is no credit to him
that he never loafed in public
places. There could be no more
desirable place than his home, and
no company anywhere more enter
tanning and attractive than that of
Mrs. Ensign's. Such homes are
sure to make men good citizens and
children happy and contented.
So we mourn the death of Mr..
Ensign-in that the city has lost
estimable and useful citizen, that
we, his friends, have lost a lovable
friend and delightful companion
whom we dearly loved, and last but
not least, that a model home circle
has been broken, that cannot be
united again this side of the Eter-
nal City.
L. II. CLARK
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Memorial Services

The union memorial Sunday serv-
ice will be held next Sunday morn
ing at 1920 in the Congregational
church. Rev. Preston of the Bap-
fist church will deliver the address.
The National Memorial Day will
be observed as usual with appropri-
ate exercises at the cemetery Thurs
day morning, May 80. Professor
Hunt Of the Normal school will de-
liver the address. The general pub
lie is urged to attend both of these
services. The local G. A. R. Post
and the Sons of Veterans will attend
in a body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Resolutions of Respect
IN MEMORY OF

Neighbor Frank D. Ensign who
died May 18th, 1918. Death hath
again entered our Camp and the
Great Creator has called brother
Woodman to his long home, where
he hath entered into Peace, Light
and Safety, and where he shall live
in the eternal glories of his Master.
He has been a true and diligent
peighbor and his name and deeds
shall ever green in our memory, and
his excellonc ies as sweet as the per-
fume of flowers.
And whereas, the Great Wood
man and all-wise Master hath called
our beloved Neiqhbor home, and he
having been a faithful member of
our beloved Order, therefore be it
Resolved, T b a Cascade@Camp
No. Cpl, Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea in testimony of our loss, be
draped in mourning for thirtv days,
and that we tender to the family of
our deceased Neighbor our sincere
coincidence in their deep affection,
and that copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family.
Committee.
S. C. Hamilton
F. w. Finn
c.. F, Heinrich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
May Fete

Children Of the Normal training
school,
1. Procession
2. Growing the Queen
3. Apple Blossoms Second
Grade
4. Bleking Boys of Third and
Fourth Grades
5. Folk Dance, Greeting and
Meeting
Rhythmic Movements:
1. Swaying Trees
2. Falling Leaves
3. Lullaby
A. Running Movement
kindergarten and First Grade
Folk Dance, Dance, Dear Part
ner Mine
6. Pyramids Boys Seventh and
Eighth Grades
Stunt, Wheelbarrow Race
Boys Fifth and Sixth Grades
7. Spring Dance Normal School
Girls
8. Sailors Hornpipe Boys
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Huntress
motored down from st. Paul Satur-
day and spent Sunday at the home
of the formers sister, Mrs. A.
NJ. Baldwin. Mr.. Huntress re-
turned to ST. Paul Sunday taking
his mother, Mrs. M. E. Huntress,
with him, his wife remaining for a
longer visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
At Camp Grant

Business is picking up. With
General Martin now in full COM
mand a vigorous schedule of real
work is being pursued and the men
are getting hardened up for the big
drive across. Rumors of gladness
are permeating the camp, to the eff
feet that from the next increment
to arrive all companies will be filled
to war strength and drilled together
as permanent organizations.
The new feature of the present
program is series of long marches,
carried through in connection with
military problems which include
every phase of actual work in the
battle zone. Last Thursday the
341st Reg. started out at s p. m. and
marched to the vicinity of Cherry
Valley, where a camp was made
along the roadside. No tents were
taken so the men rolled up in their
blankets and slept out in the open.
In spite of the fact that the space
was crowded with men, supply train
mules, officers horses and the wag-
ons and other equipment of regI-
mental march, it was noticeable
that few if any were disturbed in
their sleep. The march was begun
that night after hard grind of all
day drill. The following morning
the march was resumed directly after
breakfast, and with point" adj
vance party, guards, fankers and
patrols all in proper formation a
problem" was rehearsed on the 8
mile return journey to camp. The
regiment was twice attacked" by
enemy patrols, but the situation
was we'll handled by officers and
men. Very few men were compell-
ed to fall out during the 18-mile
hike, and none of Co. DIS men even
faltered, all returning home in fine
shape.
The writer witnessed ball game
between'a Rockford semi-pro. team
and the seth DiY. nine Saturday.
Wisconsin u was to have played
here but cancelled the game at the
last moment. After the game had
progressed but a very short time
and wonder play after wonder play
was pulled off by the soldiers we be-
gan to surmise that some of them
had at least seen the great national
pastime before, and had probably
participated in at least one or two
games. After our third baseman
had made his third remarkable bit
of fielding and throwing we remark
ed to an old time fan that there
seemed to be the markings of pref
ty good ball player. The fan looked
at us for full minute and then con-
descendingly obliged us with the in
formation that Marriott, formerly
the star third sacker of the Chicago
Cubs, wasn't exactly novice at the
game, AN neither is them former big
leaguers. Sweeny and Dixon, catch
ers. 'er Beall, from Toledo A. A. at
first base, an his team-mate, Jucu-
biak at End. Over in the outfield
va got Austin Walsh, top hitter in
the Wis.-Ill. league, Reilly, the
Nashville demon, and Aaron of the
Central league. Carlson, Pittsburg's
find of last season, amt no SLOUGH
pitcher neither "
''Ya, Bud" said the old fan. in
conclusion, "Yer camp coach amt
what ya'd call working altogether
on raw material" The game ended
9 to 1 in favor of the 68th Div.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Notice to Sons of Veterans

All Sons of Veterans are request
ed to meet at the City Hall Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock to join in the
Memorial Sunday services and also
to meet Thursday, May 80, at 10
O'Clock for the Memorial Day exer-
cises.
G. j. Healy. Sec.
= j. L. WATSON, Com.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
interstate League

Games Sunday, May 10
Ellsworth 9. Shermans 4
New Richmond a, South ST. Pau
Saltwater White Bear, no game.
rain
Games Sunday, May 26
South st. Paul at Ellsworth
White Bear at New Richmond
Shermans at Saltwater
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23

Carl Lien of Minneapolis visited at
the home of his mother, Mrs. A. L.
Lien, Sunday n d Monday. Mr..
Lien recently enlisted in the Navy
and is stationed at the Hospital at
Dunwoody Institute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-05-23
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth

Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
Grades
1. Hoist Anchor
2. Cross Step
3. Look Out
Hoist Trousers
4. Rocking Step
5. Hoist Sail
6. Drinking
z. Greeting
9. Floral Song
Cornish May Dance All
Grades
10. Poppies Girls of all the
Grades
II. Virginia Reel Pierrots ct
Pierrettes
IL. Winding the. Maypole
America
Normal campus, Tuesday. May
28th, $50 p. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAMS
 GOOD, PLEASE PATRONS

The third program of the five day Chautauqua is being rendered this evening in the City Park and each day large crowds have attended, des- pite the hot weather Brooks Fletch- CT was enjoyed by everyone and among musical numbers the Musical Guardsmen last evening was especial ly enjoyed.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
l ,595,7 MEN HAVE BEEN
 SENT UP BY BOARDS

Little Rock, June 6.-In telegram received yesterday by Major Frede- man from the War Department, it is stated that since last September the local boards of the country have sent forward total of 1,595,70S men, in- cluding the June draft now reporting. Adit Gen. England adds: "These re- suits could not have been accomplish ed except through the devoted and unselfsh labor of patriotic men. The local and district boards have scored unprecedented triumph and have earned the undying gratitude of the nation. Their achievement is one of the graetest successes of the war. They have already produced as sol- diers one man out of every six regis trants and the world stands in pro- found astonishment as it views this accomplishment. They have been tried and found true, and so long as this war may last our people are happy in the complete assurance that this great organization will not fail the nation"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
Illinois Woman Honored.

The record of the Woman's. Liberty Loan Committee of Illinois, under the leadership of Mrs. Howard T. Wilson of Virden. has been recognized by the Women's National Liberty Loan Com mittee, of which Mrs. Eleanor G. Nc. Adoo is chairman Mrs. McAdoo has sent to Mrs. Wilson an official liberty button as mark of the national or. ganization's appreciation. She sent a letter with the button, complimenting Mrs, Wilson on the Illinois women's accomplishments.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
FIRST NEVADA COUNTY
 BOY ID GIVE LIFE
News Has Been Received An nOuncing the Death While in Action, of William l.. Rowland Who Lived at Emmet.

William L. Rowland, 19 years old, who lived at Emmet, volunteer in the army, carried the honor to his grave of being the first boy from Ne vada county to give his life in the world war. A letter was received by his relatives at Emmet about a week ago announcing his death. He was among the first of the boys fighting under the Stars and Stripes to go over with Pershing, and his noble fight for the cause of freedom was brought to a tragic, yet honorable end about two weeks ago.
 Young Rowland was not old enough for the draft and he volunteered his services to his government over a year ago when fighting was new to us, but the spirit of the times was in his bones and he had to get in it and mix it with the beasts of Germany A fitting memorial should be made for this young Nevada county boy who has the enviable honor of being the first sacrifice from this county and we believe that this item will not be overlooked by the patriotic people of the county.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
GOV. GRANTS PARDON TO
 MAN WITH DEPENDENTS

Little Rock, June 6.-Gov. Brough has granted a pardon to Jas. Starks, of Benton county, who was convicted last fall on a charge of forging a check for less than SIP and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary Starks has wife and three children, who are dependent upon him for SUD- port. The pardon was recommended by the circuit judge and other citizens and officials.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06

W. s. S.-War Savings Stamps, also
 We'll Support the Sammies.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
YOUTHS OF TWENTY-O ONE
 REGISTERED YESTERDAY

One hundred sixty-two boys regis tered at the three booths in Nevada county yesterday, which is the second registration under the selective draft alw. The registration in the county was as follows: Prescott 7S whites and Is colored, total 96; Gale, 10 whites, II colored, total 24; Bodcaw, 30 whites, 12 colored, total 42, making a grand total of 118 whites and A colored, which is only eight short of the government estimate of ITO. The names will be published as soon as the local board completes the official list. It has been stated that the govern ment will hold a registration every three months for the boys becoming 21 years of age, but this is not official
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
. PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by The News Printing Company

r...red as second class mail mat Mavenber 4th, 1905, at the post # Prescott Ark, under the act 0''s '' aonrress, March 8. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
An American Definition.

Slacker-A man who does not take his allotment of Third Liberty Loan Bonds. A mans allotment Is the pro- portion of bonds he must take If he does his duty as his neighbors do 1t. A man whose property and income warrant his taking $500 worth of bonds, and who takes $1o0, Is just as much of stacker as the man who does not take any bonds.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
o. K. HOUCK PIANO co.
 GETS WHITE HOUSE WOOL

Little Rock, June 6.-The o. K. Houck Piano Company of Little Rock was the successful bidder for the White House wool sent to Little Rock to be auctioned for the Red Cross. The company's bid was $55 a pound and the wool is now on display in the store window.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06

If we win the war. wouldn't you like to say that you and your children had a part, if even a small part, m financing it, and especially when you only lend your Uncle Sam the money?
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
IRONICAL

"Yes, 1 was fined $200 for putting coloring matter in artificial butter" "Well, didn't you deserve it?"
 Perhaps. But what made me mad was the magistrate who imposed the fine had dyed whiskers "-Clipped.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-06
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bro. A. R. Davis will preach next Sunday at both morning and evening hour. Bro. Davis is also fine singer and will render some choice selec- tions. A cordial invitation is extend ed to everyone to come and enjoy these services.