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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
RED CROSS NOTES.
Collect Fruit Stones for Charcoal.

Collect Fruit Stones for Charcoal.
Every Red Cross chapter in Louisiana,
Mississippi and Alabama, representing
a membership of more than 700, 600, and
all other persons are being recruited,
beginning today, in government cam
paign to collect peach stones, fruit pits
and nut shells.
The fruit stones and the like will be
used to produce carbon to protect Amer
lean soldiers from German poison gas.
The campaign of collecting the fruit
stones is nationwide, and it is expected
that the needs for many million of the
stones will be quickly met.
"This is is an emergency appeal, IL
the word to the Red Cross chapters
at is question of saving the. lives
and health of our men overseas from
the German poison gas. Every patrio
tic citizen in the whole country shoulc
be eager to take in this campaign"
Juniors of the Red Cross, officials o.
the Food administration and other gov
ernment agencies throughout the coun
try are cooperating with the Red Cros
in collection of the fruit stones.
Here is a list of the materials to h
collected. Peach stones or seeds, apri
cot, prlne, plum, olive pits, date seeds
cherry pits, Brazil nut shells, walnu
smells, hickory and butter nut shells
1t is not necessary that housewife
and others separate the seeds. The
NAV be mixed together. Any of thes
materials, no matter how old, will b
accepted.
Every one should thoroughly dry tn
, pits and nuts in ovens or in the sun b'
. fore they are delivered to the Red Crot
: collection centersr This is extremel
3 important. 1t will simplify matters
the individuals. restaurants, hotels, etc
: dry their own pits and seeds befoi
| turning then over to the Red Cros
There is no objection to storing Il
! materials out doors as rain does the
: no harm, but they must be thorough
{ dried when delivered to the collectit
eenters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

The Gulf Division of the American
Red Cross has on a LINEN Shower"
campaign in every chapter, lasting from
September 9Oth to October 9Th.
BY Linen Shower campaign. is meant
that each family over the state, is asked
to contribute articles Of household linen
from their reserve stock, as none of
chapter funds are to be used in getting
these articles.
Other towns over the state have been
asked to give showers of sheets ana
pillow cases according to their allot-
ment, and now our county chapter has
been asked to contribute three hundred
bath towels, dimensions not small than
36x18 inches.
To meet this request, there is to be
at the Red Cross Room, Macon, a Bath
Towel Shower from 10 o'clock in the
morning until 6 p. m. Friday. October
4th, &
Committee has been appointed to see
all the people Of the town and county
SO that every one may have an oppor-
tunity to respond to this Red Cross re-
quest.
There will be hot chocolate and cakes
served all during the day and there will
also he music. A very cordial invita-
ton is extended to every one to attend
this Bath Towel Shower, Our chapter
has never fallen behind and won't YOU
take an interest in this, in order to be
helpful to some one else and also tina,
we may attain our standard as chap
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

for the use OF demonstr stive work un-
til we are able te secure q regular
teacher.
Our association will have a both at
the county exhibit. which is to be held
in Macon onSthe 9Th Of November.
The following committee was ap-
pointed: Mrs. G. w. Cunningham, Mrs.
Mrs. A. G. Wilkins. Mrs. ]. G. wilkins,
Mrs. H. j. Shull.
Other committees appointed were:
Mrs Bate, Mrs. Malcolm Mcleod,
Mrs. Wallace Gaines. Mrs. j. L. Maci-
son. Mrs. Henry Gay, Miss Daniels.
The program arranged for the after
noon was as follows: ta
A Long, Long Trail-Hlgh School Girls
Reading Good Bye Jim, Take Keer
Yourself-Charlotte Jacoway.
Chorus Seven Girls.
Reading Helping Save with Hoover
Evelyn Appling.
Piano Solo-Miss Daniels.
We were delighted with the interest
manifested in our first regular meeting,
and we are, expecting this to be the
banner year of the school, there being
an enrolment of l80-the largest in Its
history. The faculty is one Of the best
in the state, and the association 10 in
deed fortunate in having Mrs. Tyndall
for president, who is most capable and
so gifted in every way. <ftf
! We again urge each member and
those who expect 10 become members
of the P. 7. A. to be present at our
next meeting, which will be held In
the School Auditorium Friday afternoon,
October 18th at 3 o clock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the City Of
Macon, Mss, at their regular meeting
to be held Tuesday, October LIST. will
proceed to equalize the taxes. either TO
increase or diminish the property as
assigned for taxation in said city. an
this is to give you notice that any perso
may file objections or present his Oh.
jections to the city clerk in writing
either at said time, or fling them with
the clerk and said iobjecticns will b.,
heard by the said Board at said meet
ing, and after the equalization of tn Z,
said property in said city shan h4vs
been made. the Board will levy the
taxes as provided by law.
Notice is further given that no OBJ
jections will be heafd after the tax
rolls are made and flnishei. - tf
Done by order Of the Beard, this the
9th day Of September 1918
J.J. ScorT. City Clerk,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
Home Economic Agent.

On Friday, October 4th, at Up. m.
there will be held the regular monthly
demonstration at the Community Kitch-
en- and Miss Joiner of the Home Science
Department of City School will be in
charge and her program will be pub
lished later. The Red Cross also ex-
pect to have an entertainment on the
same date and same place and I want
every one to look out for their announce
ments and don't forget the date, 0cto-
ber 9TH, Q to 4 p. m.
Yours,
ANNETTE SMITH TYNDALL,
County Agent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
The Brooksva.e Parent Teacher
Association.

The Brooksville pDient Teacher Asso-
citation held its Sep,t mber meeting
February goth. A report from the
treasurer showed a balance of $40 O5
after which a motion was made and
carried that we use this money to
equip Domestic Science Department
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
G6t cures Bilious Fever

ENGI If AND GRTST MILL.
One Portable Eight H. P. Engine and
one IS inch Grist Mill for sale. Price
$500. ]. 3. CAvETf.
Route 2. Macon, Miss
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

ment. What little ground the Hun
gained this spring does not get him
anywhere. Then the pricel II Ger
man manhood we're worth half tho
quotation price OF hogs In America
the German government would be
bankrupt.
Naturally II ia easy for me TO
boast and feel raringl TO step. mover
having done any front line duty.
sun have hopes OF getting up there
some day and try to do my little Bit
Yet our work here gets monotonous
at times Instructing and training
machine gunners for front line SER
vice. But guess they figure us fol-
lows here are worth more than on tho
front line. Any how. Instructors cam
not transfer to front line service un-
less a special call ~ made for un.
There are only few OF the old out
~ here.
| had letter from Lyle Betteben-
ner today. He is In Co. u. First Di-
vision Motor supply Train. He Is
feeling fine. enclosed your letter
20 him. knowing he would enjoy
reading II very much.
There are no other Ontario boys
here. "chipmonk' Boyer Is at 81.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

THE RnxALL STORE

lmen OF the country for those services
which demand special training. IL
object II to prevent the premature en-
listment for active service OF those
men who could by extending the per.
iod OF their college training multiply
manifold their value 10 the country.
II. however, the need arises for the
services of these men In the lighting
line. the terms OF their enlistment
are such that they can be called by
the President on days notice But
for the present II will be the policy OF
the Government 10 keep them in
training until their draft age is
reached.
This is war IN which soldiers are
not only marksmen. but also engin-
GERS, chemists. physicists. geologists.
doctors. and specialists In many other
lines. Scientific training ~ indIspen-
sible. Engineering SKIN is needed
by the officers who direct every Inn
portant military operation and who
control our lines OF transport and
Communication In the same way
chemical aud physical knowledge arc
IN constant demand at the front a.
we'll az behind the lines. while the
task OF saving the lives and restoring
the health OF hundreds OF thousands
of Wounded calla for the eorvice nj
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15
German Manhood Must Be Held
Cheap, Judging By Recent DriUes

Sells Sur Cher. France, July L.
p. ]. Gallagher. Ontario. Oregon. -
Dear Friend: Received your letter OF
June Sth yesterday. am glad 10
hear all back there are doing fine,
and that everything ~ running
smoothly. Now believe me. pat,
Pardon the familiarity. we sure
know the West n behind us. While
the man power from there does no,
roach the proportions OF our Eastern
States. EVERY ONE OF those West
ern men are men. Too bad we can't
put this through with our present
force over here without calling more
men across But you understand
when we do start thru, we moan TO
try and keep the wheel rolling re-
gardless OF mud and poor roads. The
Boche is finding plenty OF temper IN
those H. s. bayonets. But they don I
know how TO fight clean and are d---n
poor sports. whip theml OF course
We will II America has to move bodily
over here TO do a. We have every
confidence In yon people back there
In regards TO backing us up. We all
realize yours II much the hardest aud
more strenuous Job. We always
have the prospects OF little excite
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

tions OF college grade who are not
under Is years OF age. Students
under Is cannot be legally enlisted
but they may enroll and thus receive
military training until they reach the
age when they can legally enlist.
The boy who enlists In the stu
dents Army Training Corps viii be a
member Of the army OF the United
States. He will be provided by the
War Department with uniform and
equipment. but will be on furloueh
status and win not receive pay. He
viii undergo regular military training
az part OF his course during the col
lege year. will attend a ak weeks
camp for rigid and intensive military
Instruction with private's pay, and
will he subject TO the cell OF the Pres
ldent for active service at any time.
should the exigencies OF the military
situation demand e. The policy Of
the Government however. viii be 20
keep mombers OF this corps In col
lege until their draft age Is reached.
and the War Department will have
the power TO order such men to con-
tinue In college even after their
draft age Is reached whenever their
work Is such that the needs OF the
service. e. r.. for doctors. engineere.
and the like are such as 10
make the course advisable.
The students Army Training
Corps will be administered by the
Committee on Education and Special
OF the War Department.
which win function az section OF
the Trimming and instruction branch
Of the War Plans Division OF the
General Staff. Competent officers
and non-commissioned officers will
be assigned to the various institu-
lions TO carry on the work OF mill
Iary instruction To supplement- tho
officers assigned by the War Depart
mcnt three special summer trimming
camps are being held 10 train lin
'ted number OF picked students and
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

members off the faculties Of the var
ious institutions so that they will be
able to assist in the work Of military
instruction. These camps will be
held at Piattsburg, New York; Fort
Sheridan. Illinois; and PrcsIdIo. CAL
fornia. for sixty days, beginning July
18th.
The importance OF this plan for
combined military and collegiate
training. II we are TO meet in the flu
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

For pupils OF rural and graded
schools.
Fifty yard dash, boys sl.o0; see
ond. soc. To winner. $3.50 IN mer'
chandise. Alexander Clothing Co.
Fifey yard dash. girls. si.oo; sec
ond. soc. To winner, s2.5O IN mef-
chandise. Osborn Millinery.
One hundred yard dash, boys,
500; second. soc To winner,
s2.5o IN merchandise. Allen Shoe Co.
Two hundred and twenty yard
dash. boys. si.Oo; second soc 10
winner. $3.50 In Cash. Ontario Ma.
tional bank.
For Pupils Of High SCHOOLS
One hundred yard dash, boys. 81;
second. soc TO winnor. s2,o0 Ia
merchandise, Osborn Millinery.
Two hundred yard dash. boys, 81;
second. soc TO winner, t2.oO In
merchandise. Allen Shoe Go.
One-half d lo sun bows fL09;
second. soc. 30 winner, $500 IN
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15
WAR DEPARTMENT. ANNOUNCES
PLAN FOR ORGANIZATION or
STUDENT ARMY TRAIN
ING CORPS.
COLLEGE TRAINING ESSENTIAL
Parents should Send Young Men 10
College So That Their Usefulness
60 Nation WIN he Enhanced.
The War Department authorizes
the following announcement:

The War Department authorizes
the following announcement:
The details OF the plan prepared
by the War Department TO offer 10
able bodied college students over the
age OF rs the opportunity 90 enlist In
the military forces OF the United
States and to obtain training In the
colleges which will prepare them for
the more exactirg form OF military
service have now been completed.
The plan was first announced In the
letter Of May TO the presidents OF all
educational institutions OF collegiats
grade, and the details are explained
In circular sent 20 the colleges
under the date OF June 2sth.
The purpose OF the plan Is 20 plu-
vide for the very important needs Of
the army for highly trained men for
officers. engineers, doctors. chemists
and administrators OF every kind.
The importance OF this need cahnot
be too strongly emphasized. Tho
plan Is an attempt 70 mobilize end de-
yelop the brain power OF the young
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15
PHONE No. .

ture the urgent needs OF the army for
highly trained men. is 30 great that
the War Department earnestly re-
quests the colleges, Councils OF De
fense, and other patriotic societies to
cooperate in bringing II to the atten-
tion of the young men OF the country
and in urging them to do their part
to make Il success.
tsigned) Newton ID. Baker
Secretary OF War.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15
EDUCATIONAL DAY


cash, First National bank.
For rnpils OF Any school.
Throe-lofged race. two boys 20
team. 800: second see. TO winner.
So 90 TO team IN r,orchandise. Alex
ander Clothing co.
Sack race, boys. 500; second, 50r
To winner. s2.O0 worth Of tickets %
the Dreamland by Dorothy Jaqnish-
Backward race, girls. 500; zcc-
ond. soc. To winner t2.o0 IN msr-
chandise. Osborn Millinery
Mounted Isaces. 1s-siiIe distance
Pony race. boys OF rural or graded
school; s3.0o; second fi1e
Pony race. girls, ss.oe second,
sl.50
Pony race boys OF high schools,
$500; second. si.50.
Pony race. girls, Of h.gh schools,
So 90: second $3.50.
Best pony under "a hands shown
BY school girl. ss.oo; second, $3.50.
Rest pony under ~ hands shown
by school boy. $500; second, $50.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

Algan which is about ten miles from
here. (It Is all meters and kilomet-
ers over here.) There IL a fine
large cathedral In this place. 1
guess mentioned that before Therc
Is also fine chaplain attached to this
district. The Star spangled Banner
is played and sung every Sunday IN
church after soldier mass at D.3O a.
m. Is finished.
There is always large crowd %
soldiers at this mass.
Well, taps has blown and will
have TO bring this to a finish. I am
glad to know few lines pleases you
follows. still viii make no rash
promises to swamp you with lItera-
ture from my pen, but will try and
get a few lines OCCASIONALLY. sure
would enjoy taking part in third de-
gree class.
Best wishes 10 all the boys and OF
course yourself
Sincerely,
SGT. NJ. II. THOMAS.
Co. o, 146 NJ. q. Bn.. A. p. o. 727.
Amer. r.. f., France.
buy W.s.S.--
Leslie J. Akerr. formerly OF on
tario but who IL now member OF
the collector OF internal revenues
force for Oregon. arrived in Ontario
this week He will make this city
his headquarters while working IN
Malheur. Harney, Lake and Klamath
counties.
Rev Earl Hanna N In Portland
this week attending 10 some business
matters and endeavoring to take
small vacation In the meanwhile.
Miss Bessie Rutherford came down
from Cascade. Idaho, Saturday and
will visit for some time with her
friend. Miss Mildred Poorman.
J. n. Blackahy left Tuesday even
ing for Portland.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

l. ssss, rro, or pace, s'hea'sl
$500.
2. 2;so. Pace. horses never faced
starter; ss0o
8. Quarter mile dash; $50
4. Half mile race; s75.
Mems relay race
Girls relay race,
Boys pony race.
Wild mule race.
Wednesday, Sept. a
l. 2;ao Pace, heats; $500.
2 2;so Trot, heats; $500.
3. Half mile running race; SIS.
A. Three-elehths mile running
race: sl0o.
g. Girls pony race.
s. Mems relay race.
7. Girls relay race,
Wild horse race,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15
OFFENDER 10. IL, II, 13, 1913 Z.
TRACK PROGRAM

Thursday, Sept. ~.
Educational. day
friday. september "a
4 Free for all trot or pace; ssee
2, 2;so Pace. horses entered In
second event on Tuesday; $500
3. Quarter mile dash $50
4. Half mile running race; SIS
3, Half mile running race; sioo.
Write for purses and rules regard
ing relay races
American trostins rules on har.
ness races
Special races made VI later ON
Entries close night before races,
Ten per cent entry fee on harness
events Five TO enter, TO start
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

J. n. BIsckaby left Tuesday even
ins for Portland.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

Miss Bessie Rutherford came down
from Cascade. Idaho, Saturday and
will visit for some time with her
friend. Miss Mildred Poorman.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-15

Rev. Earl Hanna n In Portland
this week attending 10 some business
matters aud endeavorlng to take a
small vacation in the meanwhile.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-01-17
Packing Plant
Won't Be Re-opened

Juarez, Mex, Jan. 16.-It was un-
officially announced here today that
the Juarez packing plant would not
be re-opened for the killing of Mex.
lean cattle, at least not for the pres
ent. The proposed r~e-opening of this
plant by Americans under a conces-
sion from the Mexican authorities
here caused much discussion recent
ly in Ell Paso among cattlemen and
led to a telegram being sent to the
secretary Of agriculture at Washing
ton by the American National Live
stock association protesting against
the re-opening Of the plant.
The objection raised to the reopen
ing Of the plant was that 1t would
make 1t possible to sell stolen cattle
from American owned ranches to the
cattle buyers for the packing plant,
have the cattle butchered and ship
the meat to the United States where
It would be impossible for the right
fui owners to identify 1t. as Is now
the case with the cattle and hides
bearing American brands. n
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-01-17
LIVESTOCK MEN
WILL COOPERATE
WITH Mr.. HOOVER
BY COMMITTEE
Fund of $4,000;
Part to Be Used for
Probing Packers.
SWIFT'S PROFIT
Is "a MILLIONS

(5y Leased Wire to New Mexican.)
Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 16.-Del
egates attending the annual conven
ton of the American National Live
stock association today pledged then
selves to subscribe $4,000 to a fund
for maintaining a special committee
in Washington to confer with the
food administration on all matters at
fecting the livestock industry and to
aid the federal committee in its In
vestigation Of the operations OF the
packers Of this country.
L. F. Swift, OF Chicago, who spoke
in defense of the packers, In reply to
the report of the market committee
of livestock association offered to
subscribe $4,000 to the fund. The
offer was refused.
The decision to raise the fund fol-
lowed the conclusion Of Mr.. Swift's
speech. The idea was launched by
Charles B. Irwin, of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mr.. Swift declared in answering the
report of the market committee, sub
mitted yesterday that even il his
company made no profit the consume
would be charged Just as much by
the retailer.
Mr.. Swift said that the profit Of
Swift G Company last year was e34,-
100000.
profits should be figured on CAPT
tai and surplus combined as both are
being used in the business" he said.
Our capital and surplus combined to-
tai $160,O00,O00. Figuring the profits
these figures it will be seen that
they amounted to only a trifle more
than 20 per cent"
TO earn the $s4, 900, 900, Mr.. Swift
said, the company had to do a Dusi-
ness of $4,000, 900. Increased bust
ness, he asserted had been due al
entirely to higher prices. He.
said Swift G Comupany paid SASS, 900.
900 to livestock raisers In 1917, an
Increase Of $14ly 100000 compared
with 1916.
we only have one object. help win
the war; said Mr. Swift.
'TTo do this we must cooperate
with and support Mr.. Hoover"
Mr.. Swift said the packers welcom-
government regulation and con-
.ro1. He added:
Il agree with all that has been said
about the good Intentions OF the food
Administrations
Ed Lassiter, Of Falfurrias. Tex,
poke on Livestock Marketing Con-
iitions."
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-01-17
u. S. Must Send
FiUc Million
Troops, Warns
DakO Scion
Gloomy Picture Painted
By McC umber, Who
Expects Worst.
(ey leased Wire to New Mexloan.l

10y Leased Wire to New Mexican.)
Washington. Jan. Ex-senator
McCumDer OF North Dakota today
gave the senate a gloomy picture
OF the position of the United
States and her allies in emphasiz-
ing his plea for radical speeding
up OF the shipbuilding program.
He declared England was now
bearing the bEupt, of the war and
asked "how long can she stand
this sttain?" THE United States
must send five million troops to
balance the man power of the
central powers" he said, r'and
seven million would be needed to
make Germans retreat.
Russia and Rumania are out Of
the war" asserted Senator Nc
Cumber. Italy. is losing ground.
France is unable to make any
Roadway. The wall Of opposition
at the eastehn end Of the battle
line is continental Europe is
crumbling. Who a say how long
Italy can or will Withstand the
Teutonic pressure? Optimistic
indeed, must be the man who will
say a single year without addi-
tional support"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-01-17
WILLARD LEAVES
GUARDIANSHIP OF
ERAL WAR
INDUSTRY BOARD
Government Loses One
of Ablest Executives in
the Country.
Isy Leased Wire to New Mexican.1

[By Leased Wire to New Mexlcan.1
Washington, Jan. l6.--Daniel VIII
lard, president OF the Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad, has resigned as chair
man of the war industries board. His
resignation will be accepted as soon
as a successor is found. In offering
his resignation, Mr.. Willard gave as
his reason that the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad required his entire attention.
1t was stated that his resignation was
not brought about by any apparent
conflict between the var industries
board and the reorganization OF the
department.
Director Clifford of the Council Of
National Defense Is the man most
prominently mentioned to succeed Mr..
Willard. 1t is UNDERSTOOD that several
officials, suggested his appointment.
Bernard M. Barnch, Robert S. Brook
and some others already associ-
ated with the work also are being dis
cussed. a,gaSs