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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
important Amendments in Bill
Are asked of National
Lawmakers.
REVISE SCHEDULE UPWARD
Increased Compensation for Disabled
Ex-Service Men Is Urged-Bureau
Seeks to Give Fullest Possible
Service to Those Affected.

WaShington.-"Our work in conduct
ing the affairs of the bureau must be
guided by the counsel of the soldiers,
sailors and marines themselves. Our
aim is to be of the fullest possible serv-
ice to those affected by the act"
Thus Colonel r. G. Cholmeley-Jones,
director of the bureau of war risk in
surance, In the course of a talk to
wounded soldiers at Walter Reed hos
pital, Washington, D. c., epitomized
the motives behind the action of the
bureau in requesting congress, through
the treasury department, to enact sew
eral important amendments to the war
risk insurance act. These may be di-
vided into two general classes-those
affecting the compensation features of
the act, and those concerning war
risk insurance.
A very important proposed amend
ment, and one which meets with wide
spread approval, is the upward revi-
sion Of the schedule Of compensation
payable to disabled eX-service men.
Under the present schedule man to-
tally disabled is entitled to $50 a
month, If single. The amendment
raises this by $50, making $50 pay
able under these circumstances. If he
has wife but no child living he gets
$45; the amendment provides 500. If
he has a wife and one child, he draws
at present, sos; the amendment gives
him sos.
Extend the Provisions.
The law now provides that If man
loses both hands, both feet, or the
sight Of both eyes, or becomes helpless
and permanently bedridden, he shall
receive 500 a month compensation.
Experience has shown that many men
who have lost an arm and leg, or one
limb and the sight of one eye, are just
as badly crippled as men who have
lost both feet or both hands, and so
the bureau has recommended that in
addition to the injuries at present en-
titling q man to compensation at the
rate Of $100 a month, the following
shall be included: The loss of one foot
and one hand; the loss of one foot and
the sight of one eye. These are deem
ed total and permanent disability" by
the express wording of the amend
ment. There is also a provision that
for double total permanent disabil-
lty," meaning cases in which men are
manned so seriously that their injuries
include two of these classificationS, the
compensation shall be 5000 month.
The bureau has found a very wide
spread sentiment among eX-service
men in favor of having their policies
made payable In lump sum, or in in
stallments covering a short period of
time, at their option. To meet this
demand Director Cholmeley-Jones has
urgently recommended a modification
Of the war risk insurance act to permit
making provision in the contract for
converted insurance for optional set
Elements on the part of the insured,
making such insurance payable either
In one sum or in inStallmentS for thir-
'ty-six months or more.
If the insured has not exercised his
right of election, under the proposed
amendment the beneficiary may elect
to receive the insurance in monthly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
PROVIDE WATER FOR HORSES
Four or Five Times Each Day Is Not
Too Often for Hard.Working
Farm Animals.

A Woodworking horse or mule sweat.
Ing freely requires a large amount Of
water. A 1,000-pound animal doing
hard work on warm day may re-
quire 100 pounds, or IL gallons.
If twice a day is often enough to
water in cool weather when the ami
mails are idle, perhaps four or five
times day is NOT too often for hard
working horse or mule on hot day.
Still this is largely matter of hab.
it so long as work is regular. It mat
tiers little whether watering is done
before or after feeding so long as the
animal gets his water regularly.
If an animal gets water as often as
he should have it, it is not likely that
he will take too much, but if he is de-
prived of it for 100 long a period he
may drink more than is good for him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

Col. Edwin Jadwin, now in command
of one of the engineer regiments in
France, disregarded war department.
red tape, formalities and regulations,
to get his troops over to France fully
equipped for work. The record made
by Colonel Jadwin in getting his men
speedily ready for service and the, Ell.
cheney of his work has already bees
the subject of widespread comment In
army circles. 1t develops now that the
reason for his success was primarily
due to the fact that he ignored rcd
tape membranes which are requirep
legally by the present system. 1t will
be for Secretary Baker to decide
whether Col. Jadwin is to escape the
remonstrance that attaches to his
course or whether he will be com.
mended for his initiative and his sue
cess.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
LIVE STOCK NOTES

Better neglect the rams feed and
water than his exercise
The mule has many points to COM
mend him as farm work animal.
Soon after beginning to eat, colts
will want water and a little salt in
their feed.
When foaling, the mare should have
a box stall or pasture lot where she
can be all to herself.
No man ever succeeds in building
up great herd of cattle without good
pastures, without rich grass lands.
Use of scrub sires on any class Of
live stock makes the most expensive
method of production which it is pos
sible to obtain.
If given room enough sheep will get
their living longer in the fall than cat
tie can and get 1t again much earlier
In the spring.
The ultimate value of no other kind
Of animal upon the farm depends so
largely upon the care given it the first
few months Of Its life as with the
colt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
TO DEVELOP SWINE INDUSTRY
Use of Good, Purebred Breeding Stock
Will Always Make Improvement
in Quality.

Prepared by the United States Departs
ment of Agriculture)
A better development of the swine
industry Can be brought about by fol-
lowing the suggestions given below:
Improvement in quality and uni
formity through the use Of good, pure
bred breeding stock, especially sires.
Encouragement of swine shows and
exhibits, swine judging, pig-club work,
community breeding and similar activi-
ties.
Proper supervision Of feeder and
stocEer hogs redistributed from mar
ket centers for additional feeding.
Effective supervision of the manufac-
ture and distribution in interstate CON-
merce Of anti-hog- cholera serum and
virus to insure the purity and potency
of those products.
Immunization of valuable swine, es-
pecially breeding stock, against hog
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age in this country by exporters and
others in anticipation of foreign de-
mand which did not materialize.
Mr.. Hoover was questioned partic-
ularly about the effect Of the distri-
button of food supplies to starving Eu-
rope upon the sugar situation in the
United States. He stated, however.
that only about $500 tons of sugar
had been disposed of by him in his
management of food distribution
abroad. an amount insufficient TO
cause the present sugar shortage.
THE consumption of si@af sncreas-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
investigating New Prunes.

San Jose, Cal.--"Something new in
prunes" is to be the subject of an in
vestigation by government, state and
university agriculturists, horticulture
journal representatives and local fruit
and nurserymen. This is a French
prune created by Leonard Coates of
Morgan Hill. The fruit is said to have
many desirable qualities for CONNER
cial use. The investigation at the
Coates ranch is being made at the in.
stance of the recent horticultural con-
vention In Riverside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
STRANGE Fish.

Venice. Gala strange fish, approx
imately nine feet in length and consist
ing mostly of mouth, head and tail, is
arousing much interest here. The
freak monster was found on the beach
by Frank Benedict, city official. In
the mouth of the fish were four rows
of teeth. The eyes are as large as
saucers. The creature resembles a
gigantic tadpole.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

of praise, all because of the battle with
that elusive and persistent entity
called the high cost of living.
For some Canton folks now have
anded together into an Old Clothes
&. Ib, and members have pledged them
selves to wear only old clothing
"Darn" is the password.
The patch is the official badge and
three degrees are awarded, designat-
Ing the extent to which the members
have attained their aim. The highest
of these is the degree of the Rag
ged."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
HITS COST OF CLOTHING
Old Ones Have Become Mark of Dis
tinction In South Dakota
Town.

Canton, s. D.-Old clothes have be-
come mark OF distinction, patches in
conspicuous places are badges of hon.
or, "darnD has become byword and
"threadbare," ragged" and "in tat
ters' are adjectives applied to the
adornments of man and womankind of
Canton with commensurate infections
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

The first thing done by the govern
ment was an order from Director Cen
eral Hines to the. railroads to confis-
cate all coal in transit, if necessary, to
operate the roads and build up re-
serve. Then the attorney general an
nounced that the fuel administrator
would take control of the handling of
the coal and would use his authority
under the Lever act to meet the stu
alton. III the distribution of coal the
wartime priority list of the fuel adj
ministration is to be followed. This is
as follows:
1. Steam railroads; inland and
coastwise vessels.
2. Domestic, including hotels, hos
pitfalls and asylums.
3. Navy and army.
f. Public utilities, including plants
and such portions of plants as supply
light, heat and water for public use.
5. Producers and manufacturers Of
food, including refrigeration.
6. National, state, county and mu-
nicipal emergency requirements.
z. Bunkers end other marine emer-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
BLAME PUT ON SPECTATORS
Herbert HooveSs Explanation of High
Prices of Food and Its With
drawaI From Market.

Washington.-Her c. Hoover,
former food administrator, before the
house subcommittee on foreign af-
fairs of the war investigating COM
mittee, declared there had not been
an excessive amount Of food export
ed. Mr Hoover attributed high prices
to III rl,lse of food and its stOr-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
Coal Miners Insist on Strike and
Big Contest With the Gov
eminent Begins.
DRASTIC MEASURES ADOPTED
Wartime Priority List Is Re-Estab.
Iished for the Distribution Of Fuel
international Labor Confer
ence Opens-Congress Over
rides Presidents Veto Of
Dry Enforcement Act.
BY EDWARD w. PlcKARD.

The great struggle is On. The Uni
ted States of America versus the Uni
ted Mine Workers of America. A ma
ton of one hundred and ten millions
against a labor union of perhaps half
a million.
Boldly defying the federal govern.
ment as represented by the president
and his cabinet and the governments
of many states as represented by their
governors, the leaders of the union de-
creed that the strike of bituminouS
coal miners should go into effect at
midnight Friday. Regardless Of the
fact that the strike would cripple the
entire country and that the resultant
suffering would be felt most by their
fellow workers, they refused to do
anything to head it off, falling back on
their Oft-repeated statements of it's
justice and on the assertion that, as it
was ordered by general convention
OF the United Mine Workers, no repre-
sentatives of the organization have
authority to set such action aside.
Immediately after the conference OF
leaders of the miners had issued it's
statement the government began to
mobilize its forces to make good the
promise of President Wilson that the
mines should be operated. The cabi-
net met in special session and definite
plans of action were discussed and
adopted. Meanwhile DR.. Harry Gar
field, federal fuel administrator, had
been summoned to Washington and
steps were taken to revive the fuel ad-
ministration to prevent boarding and
profiteering. Attorney General Palmer
issued a long statement in which he
made it plain that the strike was IL
legal and that the government had
both the right and the power to crush
it, without infringing on the recog-
nized right of men in any line of in
dustry to work when they please and
quit work when they please"
The plans of the federal officials, it
was said, include prosecution for
conspiracy of those guilty of causing
the strike; armed protection for those
miners who are willing to continue at
work, and ALLEGATION and distribution
of coal to railroads, essential industries
and homes. Orders for proper dispO-
sition of troops went out from the war
: department; in some of the coal min
ing states the National Guard was
modified and in various communities
steps were taken for the formation of
citizens committees to aid the author
tiles.
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ed when the country went dry" said
Mr. Hoover. "The high per capita
consumption of sugar before that
time was about "a pounds. Now it
has reached "a pounds
Mr. Hoover said the presidents adj.
visers had been unable TO agree upon
recommendations for handling the sit
uation. One group favored strict
rationing system and regulation of
prices and the other unrestricted buy
ing In free market.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

The international labor conference
provided for by the peace treaty has
assembled at Washington but. owing
to the treaty situation, it is in doubt
as to it's own status. Secretary of
Labor Wilson called it to order and
welcomed it to the United States, but
this country's official connection with
it came to an end there. For the pres
ent the conference was considered Gin
process of organization" and thus Mr..
Wilson and other Americans were en-
abled to sit with the delegates from
other lands. The conference asked
the Federation of Labor and the Uni
ted States Chamber of Commerce to
name delegates, and this was done.
Thirty-One foreign countries were rep
resented by SO delegates when the ses-
sions opened. The representatives
from Germany and Austria were due
to arrive November and the organ
izing committee recommended that
they be given early participation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

The international congress of work
ing women also opened in Washington
with 40 delegates present and Mrs.
Raymond Robins presiding. The WON
en- made it plain at the outset that
they were not seeking any special
privileges for their sex in industry. but
that they demand full share in any
plans for their protection that men
may consider.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

An interesting interlude at Wash
ingtOn was provided by the visit of
the king and queen of the Belgians.
Albert was given an enthusiastic well
come by congress, and in addresses
before both the senate and the house
gave formal expression of the graft
tude of his country to America. The
royal couple called informally at the
White House.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

Before leaving the United States
King Albert took occasion to make a
pilgrimage to the tomb OF Theodore
Roosevelt and to lay upon it beauti-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20


court.
The mine operators promised the
government their unreserved cooper
alton in it's efforts to keep the mines
open. Confidential reports from gov
eminent agents had led to the belief
that large number of the union
miners would not strike and, in addi-
ton, 1t was estimated that the nom
union mines could be counted on to
turn out considerable Quantity of
coal. Their annual production is about
1S0000,000 tens out of a total of $780,
100000 tons. Al the best, however
the production will be tremendously
decreased and if the strike is pro-
longed consumption must be reduced
accordingly. In this process naturally
the unessential industries will be the
worst sufferers and it is easy to pre-
dict that many thousands of them will
be closed down and vast numbers of
men and women thrown out of en-
ployment.
Lewis Ol tIS ldlu
the blame for the situation on the
mine operators and severely criticized
President Wilson who, he said, had
prejudged the case with only a partial
and inaccurate knowledge of the
! facts. The union officials, while as
sorting they could not now stop the
strike, left open one possible door by
saying they were ready and anxious to
meet the operators for the purpose of
negotiating an agreement and bringing
about settlement.
Later it was said the officials were
ready to abandon the demand for a
six hour day and five day week and to-
modify the demand for 60 per cent
increase in wages, if the operators.
would curtail if not abandon Saturday
work and agree to a moderate" wage
increase. At Indianapolis. it was as
serted the extreme demands were put
forward to satisfy large radical ele-
ment that threatened to revolt against
= the Lewis regime
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

gency requirements not specified
above.
8. Producers of newsprint paper
and plants necessary to the printing
and publication of daily newspapers.
Another plan of the government was
to obtain from Federal Judge Ander-
son at Indianapolis sweeping injunc-
ton against the miners organization
and SO national and local officers, for
bidding the encouraging of the strike
by word of mouth, book or pamphlet
and prohibiting the use of the organi-
zation's funds for the promotion of
the strike. violators of the injunction
would be punished for contempt of
court.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20
Reinstatement of Insurance.

"a recent treasury decision has auth
orized the reinstatement of govern
ment insurance within Is months after
discharge by the payment Of only two
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

Corn sticks up its ears.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-11-20

full wreath. 1t was fitting incident
of Roosevelt week, during which hun
dreds of thousands of dollars were
contributed by admirers of the great
American for the purpose of establish
ing memorials to him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-17

arcrs nsriaff VITA ei. mrmher
of ihs class eoaif'haf.D1 in it. pasc.
Hleh sshooi Annosl
ftf AI01 steoal arAaai rfla
know sns an Ntelraf p,f,fsys'
ei lhg audrni o. al ,hf tn6 ch,.oi
hss ollain ren|i ng ns eillor ,aa
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fof nsuarefs
Auaieuf AsNas
fhe tfnHf ave been ra ir th,
realm oi aHtiNaf ssims oa ten dif.
fcnni ots.lent ihb efsr -1hr
lc1Hi WHH. hNssiCi ni itr ttfNise
o' fltatrs ssnpsoH eNa Ca,iooy
Susie Rardglis John l4tsati. lsha
eUiieIal jaa6s Jenkins pcfcr lels
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-17

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tnaos a4ih sAe SAs~ner si4is team
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carpenter and Glen Paris a.. lis maa-
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Guthrie Citizens Are Proud of achievements of HIGH School Pupils

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activities. ooo .la,ss1is shels nee
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Wen ocha,no Aenors.
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Below !, printed
pictures % ~ Of lhe
1'G students who will
graduate from lhh
term o. school Tho
remainder will Dc
printed later
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