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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
YANKs DO THE IMPOSSIBLE"
For First Time In History Stone
Houses Have Been Successfully
Moved In France.


Declaring that is the, first time that
a stone house has been moved In
France, Sergeants Abe Griesner and
Nike Murphy Of Company c have re-
Gently finished job of moving a 300
ton structure and have set it down on
its new site. ,..............
The French said it could not be done
and declared that the only way the
road could be cleared for the new line
of railway track would be to tear the
house down. But the sergeants with
their detail Of fifteen men started to
work with jacks and rollers and soon
had the house moving, across the
fields. News of the feat spread and
the authorities sent photographers
from the French Academy Of Sciences
to record officially the stages of the
work.
The house was placed upon its new
site without crack. It is believed that
this demonstration of American inge-
nuity viii save many stations along
the lines where the Yankee engineers
are building additional tracks and
switching yards.-FrOm the Spiker,
France. ... ...
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
AN OPEN LETTER TO UNCLE SAM
ID BY WILLIAM WALLACE COOK

Dear Uncle
I'm just plain American heart
Has thrilled with pride this I've
TO help Our Boys land could Il gun;
MY hAr Is how'd, e
could march beneath
AS others faced him him blow
Old Time has worked his will with
10 have this ArlngeddOn fifty ~"
And helped! fought
My dollars did their bit the TeutOniC flood.
And bed: ~!
And who battles
And sought of home behind the fighting
An old pride old well;
dollars blessed
Yet here to needs beyond;
bought gOody
myself this thought
NAN BEHIND BONDS BEHIND THE MAN
O. Samuel, worldly
o win persons lott
FreeOs
a heritage of chosen of the Earth!
fear that sometimes forget so keeny pursue .*
individual desinies, the debt .-nEG
NJ country can be II holds; n -
faith enfolds. IS.
the crisis bravey ~
in I'll make proudest boast
llendm unto the uteInOst!
make I'll fling it wide
THE BONDS BEHIND THE PEACE BEHIND THE
III,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
Savings Societies Important.

Organized effort along the lines Of
thrift and wise spending by the thou
sands Of war savings societies To-
Gated in all cities and towns of Iowa
will be, in the opinion of members Of
the Iowa War Savings committee, one
Of the big factors in keeping the
states name well toward the top Of
the list on sales of Thrift and War
Savings stamps this, year. d
The early organization Of hundreds
of additional war savings societies In
the industrial concerns Of the state,
through which employees are induced
to compete in saving and the elimina-
ton OF needless expenses. is now be-
ing actively planned.
4 In the schools of the state war say.
ings societies generally are keeping
up the good work started last year. In
some of the city schools the years
campaign has been opened with a
weeks drive to sell stamps and arouse
interest in the thrift educational eff.
tort. . IL - -.-..-..----..-- ~,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
--1-1NT --T- 7TT7'FII u
At Last He Understood.

n Sandy had not seen his bosom pal.
Mac, FOR some weeks. This was un.
usual, as Mac was always dropping
around to borrow something. One day,
however, he came upon him. in the
street, ana Mac was looking pretty
bad.
"Ye don't look vera weel, mon," said
Sandy. "What's been the matter wi
ye?" ,r.i.s
"Ah've been laid up wi tn influ.
enza," replied Mac.
Influenza? WHAT'S that?" 4~.
"Oh, it's trouble that mak's ye
fed up, and it leaves ye no able to
work." vi IN. ..,.,,,t
"Ay. mon, but that's what's been
wrong WI me for the last twenty years.
but couldna get RIGHT name for it II
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
-'r.G'sG' ..- Z. 80
Long Record Of Work.

Miss Jessie e. Cone Of Granville,
Mass, has worked for more than 80
years lacking hoops on drums in the
Granville drum shops, averaging 1000
hoops a day. She has used the same
hammer all the time and has worn
out three handles in the work. After
working from 6 a. IN. until S 80 or 6
in the evening, she goes home and
helps her sister on the farm, where
besides milking the COW and doing 9TH
err work, she has raised '25 bushels Of
potatoes and has dried beans and
cnnned more than 70 jars of vegeta-
bles the last year. ~ -
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
Bomb.proof Theaters.

One of the most enterprising of Pa.
tristan theater managers has opened
1.-TWO cellar theaters, one for each OF
This two houses. The regular perform
lance begins in the upstairs auditori'
lums. But If the alarm is sounded fol
Ian air raid the audience is invited to
|adjourn to the cellar, where the play
|goes on. One of the cellars dates from
1.-The days of the revolution and is near
1.-THE Palais Royal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

about next to an impossibility to get
any at all. Timothy and alfalfa is al
SO in demand. George Huffman, OF
Goodrich township was in the other
day and purchased 1900 pounds of al
falfa seed from one concern The deal
ers are pretty we'll supplied with seed
corn and it is thought there will be
enough to supply the demand for this
seed .... ',5 =.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

If Crawford county does not register
a bumper crop this year, it will not be
the fault of the sellers of seeds, nor OF
the farmers. There never was such
a demand for seeds of all kinds as
right now. The seed men are out ev-
cry day gathering up all the seed they
can possibly buy in order that they
may supply the trade. During the past
two weeks there has been an unusual
demand for clover seed, and now it is
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

"A lot of these people who are swap
ping off their Liberty bonds evidently
don't care whether they ever see their
principal again provided they get a
| little more interest. 1910,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS


Christine Monaghan and hus-
band to Rose McCarthy-Lot
3 block 26 9Th add Vail Con-. 275
Edward Sells and husband to
Louis Schultz-N 100 a NV
Il section 2 Hanover Twp Con 2150'
Anna A Wheelright to w
Howorth-NEA and WIZ Sc
Il section q and Eh Eh ME
a Sc IA section 81 Union
Twp Con H.. 1850
George H Thaden and wife to
Lynn A Porter-Lot 8 and
20 it lot s block West Side
Friday April 4 a..... ...-..
Clifford Purdy widower to Hen
ny C Theden-Lots 8 block
% Manila Con ..... ...... 15l
Henry Naeve and wife to Hen
ry Bielenberg-Lot 6 and Sk
lot S block Naeve's I'd add 60
Schleswig Con ..... -. -. S5(
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
British Air Uniform.

British air ministry announces In
London that light blue uniform has
been approved for officers, and airmen
Of the royal air force. Some months
must elapse before the new uniform
can be generally provided, but khaki
uniform will shortly be available, and
will gradually be replaced by blue uni.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

Feeling the necessity of harmonic
ing labor troubles and giving the work
ingman social justice, many employ
ers and employees get together, raise
wages all around and stick the cost on
the public. -.. o.. v.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

Some of the people who bought
bonds to send the soldiers over when
they felt America was in danger, seem
to feel that the boys can walk home
now that America is safe for the time
being f.. T.. ..-- -,s e..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

The operation of the railroads by
the government is considered bril-
liant success as it has been possible
to borrow all the money needed to pay
the deficits
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

The most notable step taken by con-
gress to welcome the returning hero
soldiers was to almost. wipe out the
employment service that has been
finding jobs for them.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

An exchange asks who the bolshev'
list was who stole, three cakes OF soap
from the Office lavatory? 1t is sale
to say it was no bolshevist, as they
would never steal soap.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

Some men take pride in the fact
that they generously allow their wives
to go in the stores and ask the price
of the new spring suits. . "a.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

After complaining that the church'
es don't do anything, many peopie
hand out subscriptions on basis SUI
ficient to pay a minister half as much
as a mechanic.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09

The soldiers will welcome the gov
eminent order that they keep their
gas masks. They will surely heeu
them through the coming presidential
campaign.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
VISITS Y THE:
 WAR R(DIHS
2, ts8sciated Press

2hRIS. JGn., 27-- President Wilsoi ra7 returned from a visit to Rheims, Chateau Inieuy and dozen razeo v:lla-es. President Wilson said;"YcL ca.aYot put into words the impressions received among the scenes of ruin. and desolation."
 The French hope that the Presi- lent's visit to the devasted distric! will help largely to decide what to b' ,xpected in the matter of repalatiol from Germany.
 President Wilson also visited Be! eau Woods where the American Ma ines fought gallantly, visited th' raves of hundreds of Americans, a! O. The French have renamed Eallea Woods after the Marines.
 The visit to Chateau Thierry wl most impressive as it was here tha he Allies stopped the German advan e towards Paris. This place promise Q become the mecca for America tourists for years as the American rrrned the tide of the war at Chatea' Thierry.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
IS GCING
 OUT THURSlAI

There will be train out for Mi 5 next Thursday morning. This trai ill return Thursday night with pas ngers leaving Anchorage on Wedne' .ay morning. It was the intention t end train out tomorrow but advic' rom Anchorage are that there are arge number on the trail from inte )r who are expected in during toda pr tomorrow and as there will only |. )nc train to make connections wit he Alameda, the local train has bee
 cid off until Thursday. There a even passengers for Seward frol Anchorage now at Kern Creek. The will hit the trail for Mile 45.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
CHAMBER STARTS MATTERS.-NAME
 COMMITTEES

Notwithstanding that last Saturday night was exceedingly bluStery twen- ty three attended the second meeting of the new Chamber of Commerce ann of the 2S. nine were those who did not attend the previous meeting. Many matters of interest were discussed ana President E.. L. Whittemore named twelve committees. Hereafter meet ings of the Chamber will be held or the second and fourth Fridays of tn month, special meetings being called by the President when necessary.
 Saturday night the smokes were CT J. F. LaVarne, of the Universial Bv Products Co.,, box of cigars being or the table for those present with tt' greeting: " Be a Booster, Take One Best wishes to the New Seward Cham Der of Commerce from J. F. LaVarne.'
 The meeting was called to order shortly after & o'clock by President Whittemore. Secretary Lucas read tn minutes of the previous meeting. The question of meeting nights was dis cussed with the above result.
 Send for a Dentist
 The matter of dentist was brought up and the Civic Affairs committee was instructed to cable Seattle, moi write and place the matter before tn Seattle Chamber of Commerce anN also the Dental Association, for Quic' action. The probability is that therc will be a dentist for Seward on tn next steamer from Seattle.
 L. V. Ray presented matter be. fore the Chamber which was discuss cd from all angles. The matter means much Co this community and the sur rounding section, especially the west ward. The question has been up befors and this time is going to be pushed through, with the Judiciary commit tee taking the first steps, but there IS no use tipping ones hand until a'' around the table have made their bid Those present at the meeting know the discussion and the progress made
 Other matters were mentioned srd with instructions that all committees become active. the meeting adjourned until Friday, Feb, 14th, unless soon CT called.
 Committees Named
 President Whittemore's committees as named. are as follows:
 AdvnrtiSir0- F !. C"tter, H. S Baldorrton and s. NJ. Graft.
 Fish and Fishing J. A. Noon. C A. Tocklenburp and J. F. LaVarne.
 Mine and Mining Hurh Dough erty. H. F.. Ellsworth and c. E. Brown
 Agriculture and Farming K. J
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27

Weir J. A. Noon and r. E. Wood.
 Judiciary L. V. Ray, s. O. Nor ord and w. H. Whittlesey.
 Mail Service J. II. Romig, C. E Drlander and Cal Brosius.
 Transportation-- Fl. V. Hoben Lee Iargules and William Ellis.
 Finance - George Sexton, J. Nj }lcan and Wayne Blue.
 Ertortainmeut- A. H. McPonald ". w. Lul:cns and Julian Reed.
 Membership NJ. A. HOrner, Car llmy and George Phelps.
 Governmental Affairs Territory Rev. L. D. Cook, w. E. Root and J. ]. Graef.
 Civic Affairs - James Paulson Erich Lucas and Elmer A. Friend
 Those at Meeting
 Those present at the meeting Sat ,rday night were F. L. Whitt> moro William Ellis, H. V. Ho5cn, <. b. Coo z. V. Ray, Cal Brosius, R. J. Weir I. A. Harmon, H. E. Ellsworth Hug. Oougherty, w. E. Root, F. 5. Woo( Henry Lindquist, w. w. Lukens, Fred ,ric Broadwell J. F. Lavane, JamcS oaulSon. Allan Mcintosh Wayne Blue VI. A. Horner Elmer A. Friend Johl Noon and Erich Lucas,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
PUBS" NOW INFANT
 WELFARE CENTERS

LONDON, Jan, 27- England ha' 'ound use for public houses closer " war. Many of them arc center Or infant welfare associations. In Ill HOO such renters have been form d in England since the war began The American Red Cross has given s75,O00 to the promoters of this nov ment and s5O,OOO of it is being used on maternity hospitals in London, Liv- erpcol, Scotland, Wales aud Ireland.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
STATE OF OREGON IS 10 HAVE A
 MEMORIAL

PORTLAND, OREG., Jan, 27-~ Whether Oregon's memorial to hel oldiers and sailors who fought over eas shall be "Victory Road" iron Cortland to Mt. Hood, or elsewher T the state, or whether it shall talk he form of a statue or column erect d to the memory of the fighters, iS he question now vexing the Victory femorial Association. This organiza ion was formed to determine in wha' manner the state might best do hon r to her soldiers and sailor boys ir he great war.
 A general statewide discussion ha' crisen and the Memorial Association xpects to face difficult task in sat flying the factions and deciding upor ome memorial which will be repre- entative of all portions of the state t is expected that a large sum will bc contributed and the plan to build 9 'oad or expend the money in somr nore practical manner than invest nent in memorial shaft, finds many ldherents.
 Tree planting in honor of the sol Her and sailor dead will be done ir nany parts of the state, it appears That monuments will be raised in sev aral cities also seems probable, but t is the hope of the Victory Memoria' Association to unify the sentiments rf Oregonians and determine upor -ome practical demonstration of th. Infection felt for Oregonians who have fought and died on foreign field" for the liberty of the world.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
'1'() CLIP !. l|I
 HUNS
By Associated Press

PARIS, Jan, 27- 1t is expected that the Supreme Council will during today considar the ultimate fate of the German colonies. England and France nave agreed hat they will oppose these colonies again reverting to Ger many thus preventing Germany from ,ver establishing submarine bases in he colonies.
 The American attitude was not re. 'ealed this afternoon.
 The French expect to get German Tameran. Belgium claims portion Of he Congo which was captured Ly for ce of arms.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
ALAMEDA IS ON WAY
 HERE
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Jan, 27- Steamer AL meda sailed for Southeastern and outhwestern Alaska ports yesterday lcrn.ng at o'clock with q large st of passengers the majority going r Seward, there being 43 aboard for lat city, as follows:- Chester Murphy and wife. Miss F. Radford. Mrs. J. l.. Clarkin. Mrs. Palmer. w. H. Roger. E. F. McNally. William Maitland. Joe Mailloux and wife. N. Nekaison. J. Dean. P. McMullen. Mrs. P. J. Jenson. Anna Bennman. William Bennman. Mrs. L. Morrison. Mrs. A. Charifeui. l.. F. Nash. Dick WindeIe. J. F. Miller. David Miller. Otto Poehlmann. P. J. Jenson J. J. Mangan. Archie Manter. R. H. Schwartz. Frank HodgsOn. Wallace Daykin. L. Eagle. Thomas Morgan. E. Davis. Arthur Gray. Tom Karpen. Paul Thomas NJ. l.. Stevenson. Dr. W. w. Stroughton. |. T. w. Greve. 4. l.. Norris. Al Chailfour. r. Crawford. Tom Byrne. Alex Lindstrom.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
NEWSPAPERS ARE USED
 AS SCHOOL TEXT BOOK

PORTLAND, ORE, Jan., 27- On fleet of the war on school work Il Oregon has been quickening of in crest in current history and geogra hical changes ard, in the Portlan' chools at least newspapers hay cen used as textbooks to a considc! .ble extent.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
DIRECTORS RELEASED

LEAVENWORTH, Jan., 27-- On undred and eleven conscientious" biectors were released from the Fed ral prison here this afternoon. Tw' 'efused to leave saying that they wer against the war and all future mobt' ization on account of religious scru 1les. The two will perhaps be put il dungeons until they change thei minds.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
KAISER VERY
 GLOOMY
Hy tse ciated Press

LONDON, Jan, 27- The former Kaiser has grown very surly, accord ing to advices received here, and he seldom speaks to his servants.
 The guards says t,:&. tte former Ru'ar's time is nearly up tt Amerin- zen.
 The London Mail in special dis ~atch. ~avS tLat the Kaiser is being de7cr'ad by everyone and receives practically no visitors. His corespon- ;lence has also become very small.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
2 3 z....., i TA
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Jan. 27- John Rosenc, ? oneer developer Of Alaska, died las; night at his home here Of heart trou- ble.
 John Roscna went to the Klondike in 1896 and later organized the North we ejtern Commercial Company and other corporations in Alaska. Mir. RJ- sone has in the past years been inter- ested in railroad towards the intc"- ior from Haines, AlaSka.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
ILL WILL BE BACK FROM
 OVERSEAS WITHIN 6 MONTH

WASHINGTON, Jan., 27- Gen. ral March announced today that il as planned to return 100000 Amer!' ms monthly. All American forces ov- ,rseas should be home and denobo- 'zed within the next six months, sad General March.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
DEMPSEY MAY
 MEET WILLARD
By Associated Press

NEW YORK, Jan., 27- Jack Demp- scy was today named as the possible opponent of Jess Willard. who has contracted with Tex Richard to fight in July for $lOO,OOO. The French Champion Carpenter is believed out of the running on account of wounds.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
FOR MILITARY HIGHWAYS

HONOLULU, T. H., Jan., 27- Plan ,re being made by the Honolul' Chamber of Commerce to have bi' introduced at this session of congre" ,pprcpriating s1O,OOO,OOo to carry or he recommendations of army engir CTS for the construction of syste" f military highways on this island Oahu.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
STOP
 BUILDING
 THE SHIPS
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, Jan., 27-- The Elmer yency Fleet Corporation has request ,d three Seattle shipyards to submit stimates at the cost of cancelling con ;racts with the government for ships The cancellation orders, if made, would affect 73 ships to have been quilt here.
 The strikers claim that the cancel ation is only challenge.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
ROYALISTS ARE GAINING

LISBON, Jan., 27- Royalists a. ompletely in control of the provinc' if Minso and Tras os Montes the go' rnment is assembling troops to sul 'ess the revolution.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
ALLIES ON RETREAT

LONDON, Jan., 27- The Allies, mainly Americans and Russians. have ,vacuated the town of Shenkursk un- Ter Bolsheviki pressure and formed a short line north of the town.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
QUICK ACTION
 HAS RESULTED
By Associated Press


 BULLETIN PARIS, Jan, 27-- Tho Peace conference delegates tbls afternoon unanimously adopted th" League of Nations project.
 President Wilson and Col. E. M House have beca named tho Amerjcan members of the commission to devise mans and ways for the organization. Premier Lloyd George and Prcniie~ orlander both declared in favor of the League of Nations.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27
REPAIRING THE WATSON

VICTORIA. Jan., 27- Owing to th' hipyard strike at Seattle the Admira Watson has come here for repairs. Th' Alaska boat is at the Yarrows plant
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-27

Charity begins at home, but there is no end to it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-22

by her own producing company. It is a domestic drama done in sci entific, medical atmosphere. Mime. Petrova takes the part of doctor s daughter who renounces a marriage for love in favor of one for money in order that she may complete sci entific discovery her recently de ceased father had just failed in bring ing to fruition. A son is born of the union, dies and fin his passing so embitters the wealthy husband that he turns against his wife. By con- irving meetings for her and her old admirer he seeks to compromise them. Failing in this, he plots the young mans death with disastrous result to himself.
 Thomas Holding plays opposite Mme ePtrova, Lumsden Hare is the wealthy husband. The cast includes Clarence Heritage, velyn Dunno and new child star, Freddie Verdi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-22

monk and goes far out on the desert to live in expiation of his sin.
 While he becomes known through out the world for his sanctity, Thais become the very queen of riotous liv ing. Then Paphnutius conceives the idea that it would give the Cause of Christianity great impetus if he could convert Thais, so he goes to her home dressed in his rich gar ments of a friend ever his coarse monks robe, and notifies her of his intention. At first she is amused, and then frightened as he follows her everywhere. And at last she yields to him, gives away and destroys all her worldly possessions, and fol lows him off into the desert where she becomes nun.
 Flushed with his victory over sin, Paphnutius returns to his holy broth CTS. But despite his high resolves, he has fallen madly in love with Thais
 The conclusion of the story is thrilling in the extreme, and affords Miss Garden one of the best acting opportunities of her career.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-22
NEW BANK BUILDING

A. R. Larson of this city informed
 the Times today that they had re- ceived the preliminary plans for the new bank building which is going to be built on the lot across from the postoffice, says the Ketchikan Times. Geo. w. Lawton of Seattle is the architect MT. Larson says that II all goes well with the clearing pro- cess that is being done on the lot now, they will be able to build in a months time. There has been a separate corporation organized that will be called the Ketchikan Building