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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-09
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< ALL IN THE STATE or MIND

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I AI14TN THE STATE or MIND !
> If you think you're beaten, you :
> IL you think you dare not you :
= don't.
= If you'd like 10 win, hut think :
r you can't
= Ita almoat a eineh you won't. !
= II YOU tlrlnk yesrll lose, you've =
= lost:
= For out in the world we find
: Success begins in q fellows !
> Irk all II the state q mind, :
, TANK big and your deeds viii !
> Think smali and you'll fall be- .
= hind.
= Think you can and you win. =
= It's ali In the state of mind. =
= LAfe's battles don't always go :
4 70 the stronger or faster man;
= But sooner or later the man
, who wins
= Is the fellow who thinks he can.
3 From Church Progress.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-09

PORTLAND, Jan William Fl.
Grant. n Taucher of Harvey county, is
on trial in the Federal Cour for the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-09

New Workers are threatened
With an eight cent street car
fare, but they have a remedy
Let them all come west and
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
MORE OR LESS TRUE

Idle talk Is the work of busy tongue.
 Too many men spend their money before they see 1t.
 Those paid by other people are the most popular taxes.
 Wise Is the man who doesn't write a truthful story of his own life.
 The rolling stone sees its finish when 1t strikes the upgrade.
 The best possible throw of the dice Is to throw them into the sewer.
 Congressional garden seeds are dis- tributed for the purpose of raising votes.
 A chronic liar Is far better than the liar who has spasmodic attacks of veracity.
 When man asks you what you think of him he doesn't expect to get your real opinion.
 Only n fool man would deliberately make an enemy by guessing within ten years of d woman's real age.
 tn Sf n by parting his hair in the middle he gets contrary and tries to part 1t on the side.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Every child under six years should have q quart of whole milk every day.
 There Is no food from which lime salts can be obtained so readily us milk.
 Beans baked with sweet red pep pers, Spanish fashion, are very appe- tizing.
 Baked meat or fish do not lose as much in weight as when roasted or boiled.
 DOughnuts can be very satisfactOr- fly made of cornmeal or of potatoes and barley flour.
 A cup of mashed potato left over from dinner may be utilized in des- sert such as potato pie.
 Potatoes baked in layers with On- ions and tomatoes Is an excellent main dish for luncheon.
 The mouthpiece of telephone should be frequently unscrewed and cleaned in soft soap suds.
 Black bean soup should be well flu vored with onions, parsley and celery, or even little curry.
 When making bread which Is part cOrnmeal add little more shortening e prevent its crumbling.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
WHEN A KISS IS A KISS

Kiss" comes from the Anglo-Saxon "Cyssan."
 A modest maiden should at once re- turn kiss.
 Britons are alleged to be the worst kissers and Italians the best.
 kiss once formed an authorized part of the marriage ceremony.
 Kissing in railway carriages was pro hibited In Bavaria before the war.
 Pilgrims never kissed the pope's toe; they kissed a cross embroidered on the papal slipper.
 To kiss the gunner's daughter" on board ship means to be tied to the breech of cannon and fOgged.
 To kiss the book" when taking the oath In a court of justice is not neces- sary to the validity of the oath.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Hyder, the newest born of Alaskan towns, is giving evidence that it will rapidly become inn portant as a trade center. It is situated about 40 miles from Ketchikan, one and half miles from Stewart, B. C., and about 100 miles from Prince Rupert.
 The construction of a Govern ment dock at Hyder under the Forestry Service is under consid- eration and is being urged by Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
Presbyterian Church

August 31st, at 8 o'clock p. m.
 Subject: The Rest of God. Why some enter and some do not. Hebrews Al, 2. For unto us was the gospel preached, as we'll as unto them; but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it..
 Friday evening Bible study: The prophecy of Obadiah. Come and study with us the wonderful Word.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
SPLIN TIERS

Corns do not grow on shoe tree.
 An Ice man isn't necessarily nice man.
 They say the only good Hun Is a dead one. Even then we don't know what he Is good for.
 Kids start to work very early in life Some of them get job cutting teeth before they are year old.
 The only woman that most women will trust their husbands with Is the one they see In their mirrors.
 A kids eyes may sometimes be larger than his stomach but it's cinch his fathers pocketbook isn't.
 Silence, being regarded as immense ly precious, has been called golden. If the high prices keep up there will have to be readjustment of values on commodities of this nature.-In- dianapolis Star.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug 23.- The President and Secretary of State Lansing conferred for an hour at the White House today. The had under consideration a reply to the protest of the Mexi- can government. requesting that the troops which had been sent across the border, be withdrawn.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
DO YOU KNOW THAT-

No Jew may purchase land In Rus- sia.
 The only maritime country In Flu rope without a navy is Belgium.
 Out of every hundred of the popula- ton in England and Wales 7S live in towns.
 An Englishman used to eat more butter than any man of any other na- tionality. His yearly average was 13 pounds.
 An American sewing machine com pany has opened eight schools in China, in which the natives are taught to embrolder with silk by machinery.
 Water is sold by the ton at Pernnm- buco, Brazil. It is piped from springs eight miles out from the city. and ls furnished to ships at about 75 cents a ton within the harbor.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

MARTA, Aug. 23. Two forces of Carranza federals operating far to the south, and American cavalry further north, are scout ing today in the Conchos river region of Mexico, in an endeavor to clear that section of bandits. One additional bandit was killed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
Explanation

How do you account for comets and meteors?" inquired the girl who wanted to seem scientific.
 Now and then," the said prof essor the music of the spoeres attempts little jazz
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

A party of hunters who recent ly made a trip from Nenana to Wood river have discovered a game pocket in a section drained by Wood river, and will make a trip there soon. It appears that several years ago a man commit ted suicide near this place and the Indians say his ghost walks there every day and will not hunt in the neighborhood. As ghosts have no terrors for game this place is alive with bears and other game animals. -Nenana News.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
AROUND THE WORLD

Lorraine will erect a monument to American heroes.
 Alabama illicit whisky brings $32 a quart, 1t Is said.
 France may put all railroads under government control.
 Minnesota dealers have resumed selling wooden beds.
 California farmers are arranging to market produce in train lots.
 Canada alien language newspapers are rapidly adopting English.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
An Alibi

The Boss-I am sorry, sir but find we won't be able to give a job. You seem to be very deficient in arithmetic,
 The Applicant-I knew t! knew it! tits pa fault. ] told him he had no business to send me to a grammar school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

A man was brought into court for the illicit distilling of whisky.
 What is your name?" asked the judge.
 " Joshua?" repeated the judge. 'Ah! Are you the Joshua who made the sun stand still?"
 No sir, judge. {. was the answer. Il is the man who made the moon shine"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
St. Philips Church
Labor Day Service
August 31st, at 7::30 D. m


 The text of the service will be Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." What do these words mean? Is it possible that the Church has the message that, if listened to, would solve all diff culties? Is not the present un- strikes, kick outs, troubles and rumors of troubles-a direct result of a large mass of people ignoring the message and com mands of the Christ. Cone, and let us think together.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
WoIners AQvIce,

"Remember. my sOn." said his moth- CT, as she bade him good-by. when you get to camp try to be punctual in the morning, so as not to keep breakfast waiting."-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Interior people who are always on the outlook for new placer gold developments are crowding into the Kantishna country this year. There has been quite a movement toward that country from Fair banks and Nenana.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
What's a Teller to Do?

"It's funny thing" observed the facetious philosopher, "my friend Jones says he isn't married because he can't afford a wife, and can't afford wife because am married"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
Disappearing Hair.

"I think the baby has your hair, "ma'am said the new nurse, look ing pleasantly at her mistress.
 "Gracious!" "exclaimed thelady, glancinf up from her novel. Run into the nursey and take it away from. She will ruin it.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
INTELLECTUAL FOOD.

"When went home last night I found my wife devouring a novel,"
 "That's nothing. l discovered my wife this morning eating cereal"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Automobile manufacturers claim there Is an immediate market for million new cars. When they are in action the pedestrian will have what Is rudely known as fat chance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Most impressive. And what impressed you as the mostremark- able thing about the war?' asked a lady of a returned doughboy.
 ''The number of bullets that missed me ma am.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
WORDS OF WISE MEN

Self-respect has more self-re- llance than self-assertion.- Round Table.
 A self-suspicion of hypocrisy Is a good evidence of sincerity Hannah More.
 The negative part of con- versation is often as important as its positive.-Winthrop.
 Truth is the apostle before whom every cowardly Felix trembles.-Wendell Phillips.
 All persons are not discreet enough to know how to take ! things by the right handle.- CervanteS.
 Self-respect will do to begin with, but self-abnegation Is the only consummate virtue.- Round Table. IL U | l. L IL L L L L ,L l. IL | L L LL
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Money talks, but it takes a vel. low back to be heard above a whis- per these days. Exchange.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

MARTA, Aug. g. Additional troops have been ordered to cross the border. General Dickman has decided that the remaining $6, 800 ransom must be paid, and that the United States cannot af- ford to break its word, even to Mexican bandits.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

The mails of Southeastern Alas ka have been congested by tons of mail order catalogs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
THE OBSERVATORY

Better ask twice than lose your way once.
 Half the battle is in what you do before you begin.
 Few people are likely to die of infor- nation of the brain.
 When 1t Is costing so much to fill the stomach, let us be thankful that we haven't as many as cow.-Farm Journal.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22. -Col. Hanlon, in command of the army aviation forces at Rockwell Field, has announced that two aviators from the 9th Aero Squadron have been missing since Wednesday afternoon. It is believed that they were forced to land on Mexi. can territory. The men are Lieu tenants Warehouse and Con- nelly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
COLLECTED WISDOM

There Is no school like the school of experience. except the school of other folks experience.
 Nature Is rag merchant, who works up every shred and odd and end into new creations.
 Love of good Is like clear and beau tiful water, but when It Is Joined with hate of evil 1t becomes like steam.
 To be brave is not merely not to be afraid. Courage Is that compactness and clear coherence of all mans faculties and powers which make his manhood single operative unit In the world.
 The divine right of kings may have been a plea for feeble tyrants. but the divine right of government Is the key. stone of human progress. and without It governments sink into police and nation Is degraded into a mob.
 Nothing sharpens the arrow of sar- casm so keenly as the courtesy that polisheS It; no reproach Is like that we clothe with smile and present with bow.-Chicago Evening Post.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
BRIEFS

Work Is better for boys than most boys are for work.
 The real proof of the pudding Is in the possession thereof.
 Some children cry for cause, and others cry for pure mean ness.
 There is great deal of satis- faction in being able to deceive the deceiver.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS

One may go far after he Is tired.- French.
 With time mulberry leaf becomes satin.-Chinese.
 Perseverance kills the game.-Spau- ish.
 A mans worth Is estimated in tbis world according to his conduct.-La Bruyese.
 A custom more honored in the breach than the Observance.-Shake- speare.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Nature Is a rag merchant. who works up every shred and odd and end into new creations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Wrangell, Alaska, post office, under Act of Congress of March }, 1878.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

Love of good Is like clear and beau. tiful water, but when It Is joined with hate of evil 1t becomes like steam.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

of experience. except the school of other folks experience.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

It would seem that the bears near Hyder are fearless. At the road house at Mile 4, near there, they come to the back door of the house and the cook feeds them out of his hand. There are three bears that sleep in the back yard.
 The fat man of forty-four who was told to send his questionnalre back unified, does so. wondering just how he really would have looked creeping over No Mans Land.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-08-28

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
MINERS MEET
IN THIS CITY
ON SATURDAY
DELEGATES FROM SUB-DIsTRIcT S,
OF DISTRICT 6, WILL MEET AT
TIE O. v. T. & L. HALL.
Official Call Is Issued BY the kxecu-
tiyes Of the Local Sub-district-

Tho mines Of the Wheeling district
continued TO remain idle here yesterday
and word was passed along to the vari-
Gus miners locals to stay out until Of
ficial word was given by the officers in
charge Of the local organization, II was
rcnorted late last evening. The miners
held meetings yesterday In various parts
Of the tri-state district and it seemed to
he the general opinion that their dele
gates would first have to receive word
from their superior officers before re-
turning TO work.
The official call for the meeting In
this city was issued and mailed ycstcr-
day and calls for the converting Of the
meeting at the Ohio Valley Trades and
Labor Assembly Hall at o'clock a. m
Tho call as issued and signed is as fol-
lows:
Bridgeport, Ohio, Nov. 18th. 1919.
To the Officers and Members Of Sub
District No. 5, U. NJ. w. Of A
Brothers:
Owing to the unsettled condition and
desire that must exist on your part for
full statements Of the facts as to the
action of the International organization
in its last decision and the desire on our
rart for you to have the full informa-
ton we have decided to call n delegate
meeting Of all the local unions in our
sub-district for Saturday morning. NO
vcmber 18th, at 9 o'clock A. III.
We will meet at the Trades and Labor
Assembly hall. Wheeling. W. Va All
locals are urged to send one or more
delegates to this meeting. Each deelgate
must bring credentials from his local
union under seal OF same.
Fratcrnally yours,
WILLIAM ROY. President
FRANK LEDV1SKA, vice pres
VIM. APPLEGARTH, Sec.-Treas.,
STEVE HER1NK. board member.
ROBT. FARMER, board member,
WM. HEMSLEY. board member.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
WOMEN GATHER
MONEY FOR THE
SALVATION ARMY
CHuRCR CLUB AND SOCIETY FOLK
OPERATE CHRISTMAS
KETTLES
ACTIVE work IN Stores, Stations, Hotels
And All The Public
Buildings

wheeling women were active yester-
day In the drive raise $4,000 for n"
Salvation Army. Representatives Of
church societies and prominent women's
clubs were in charge OF the Salvation
Army Christmas kettles which were set
to boil in stores, hotels and other public
buildings throughout the city, by means
Of which many dollars were added TO
the fund through small contributions
dropped into the Christmas kettles.
The following women were prominent
in this feature OF the Salvation Army
drive yesterday morning.
Hotel Windsor-Miss Flora lsenherS,
Miss Bertha Isenberg. Mcclure Hotel
Mis-, Julia Gutman. Miss Nettie Beau
mann. Rogers Hotei-Miss Anna Foss-
Ter. Miss Annie Hugus. r. & 0. Station
Miss Esther weingeleidcr. Miss Bird
FISHER, Pennsylvania Station-Miss
Bertha Whit, Miss Sadie Rice.
Those who operated the Christmas
kettles last evening were:
wIndsor-AIrs. Sam Good. Mrs. Henry
Sonneborn.
Rogers--Miss Rena Baer and Miss
Carrie Hopkins.
McLure-Miss Mollie Gutman. Miss
Sarah Baer.
d. e. O.-Miss Lena Horkheimer.
Pennsy-Mrs. Goldinger.
Victoria Theater-Miss Florence Sti-
/ me-. Miss Adler.
Virginia Theater-Howard Orenztein
and Miss Lyon.
REX Theater- Miss Lillian Golfers.
Mss Julia Leroy.
Liberty Theater-Miss Dorthy Ber-
man and Miss Bromerman.
Colonial-Miss Rose Levy and Miss
Rose Reichblum.
Mrs. +. J. Stoddard and Mrs. F. p.
Cowgill were in charge Of the campaign
at the George T. Taylor, store. and Mrs.
I'D. Whitman and Mrs. Ambrose Hab'g
at the George l.. Stifel company store.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
CENSUS TAKERS
+. EXAMINATIONS
TESTS FOR EEUMERAToRS TO BE
GIVEN AT FEDERAL
BUILDING
FhtrtY-{our Applicants for Govern
ment work IN District

Examination OF TIN census enum"rR-
tors for Ohio county wilt axe rlaC" this
morning, with about - 1""rlH taking
tho examination AZ IL" F"i"rai building.
which will b. given Gud"r IN" Sup"ryl-
sion Of l. L. E"S". S"C",&ry of The civil
Service ESamina ton board. VII" r"c"'V-
cd orders from lcdcri"i, Martha. SWH"r-
visor OF the LIST. district. :" that eject
A general test OF spec and accuracy
will cover the requirements for "NamlH-
alton this morning. Two reports will
be,made outSv each applicant. til" tirSt
Covering all Questions IL regard 10 birth
ana family and general OCCUPATIONS OF
1hs party question Il. which will b" re-
qsfred to be !tlled in in blank FORM
The second test co""rs agricultural pur-
suits and general questions r"t"rr'nE 70
II. Three hours is IN" period allotted IN
which the test must b. covered
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
DISTRICT LUTHER
LEAGUE MEETING
Marietta, ParterSburg ana "neenns
District Delegates to Attend.

The district convention Of tho Luther
Leagues OF the Northern Panhandle,
Marietta and Parkcrsburg. will begin
this afternoon at o'clock at Zion Luth-
Gran church. Delegates from the differ
ent leagues will be present. The meet
ing will begin with a devotional service
by Rev. II. II. Dietrich. Of Martins Ferry
and following this the invocation by
Rev. w. L. Schuette. Of st. James
church. OF this city. A short address
hi Rev. Ralph A. Harshman. Of Edge
wood. will be followed by papers on the
work Of the Luther League by delegates
from Marietta Several important mat
tcrs and the election OF officers will fol.
low. Papers by the delegates OF Trinity
church. Of Bridgeport. will be lead. The
subject will be THE Challenge OF the
Time to Luther Leagues" The after
noon session will DO closed with prayer
by Rev. E. 6. Howard. OF the First Eng
lish Lutheran church.
At i o'clock the delegates from the
different churches will be given BAN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
DRIVE FOB $4,000 WILL BE Re
SBwED WITH DOUBLE V1GoR
TEIS MORNING
women Raise Over $500 BY Sale OF
Doughnuts And Other
Means

A called meeting Of the executive
committee Of the Salvation Army Cam
rairn was hold in tho Chamber OF Com
i"crvc rooms. Thursday afternoon, at
N"n. Practically all members Of tho
,',urn:,ts" we're present.
# Wa; decided to have the colonies
- ihe four cooperative organizations,
So. !iiwanis Club. Rotary Club. Elks
cub and the Knights Of Columbus re-
distribute the returned quota cards and
Start the teams out anew Friday morn
li.,,. or course, all teams arc at liberty
"a solicit anyone they please, as the
rampa!,n is now wide open, but the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14

Mis- Dorothy Bong. Of jefferson ave-
nue.. will leave this morning for Wash
!ngtoD Pa wherr she will spend the
Weekend with h"r sister. Mss Margaret
who is attending Washington seminary.
Little Miss charlotte Wilson, daugh.
ter OF Mr. and Mrs = b. Wilson. OF
Sixth street. Is Very Ill with pneumnhia'
Mrs rose EnCcrson and Mrs. c. T.
Peters spent yesterday in Wheeling With
friends
Mr.. 7. g. Garvin. OF Sherrard. was
visiting his brother. Mr.. J. W. Garvin. on
Second street. Yesterday
49,. Ora Hone, Of Fourth street. left
for Homestead and pittsburgh. where
she will visit friends and relatives.
Ruysc! Blair spent Tuesday In Wheel
Mrs Eugene Stahl. Of Third street
spcnt yesterday with friends and rcla-
tlycs in Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14
RED CROSS GETS
!: ATS ADDITIONAL
; members IN DRIVE
1itchts District swclls Total With 2se
EnroumentS.

General reports from Red Cross mem
bsrship enroiIrsmts showed an Increase
Of At yesterday. or tbis number go
Were received from Richie county.
which was turned in yesterday Tor tho
fkst time. The organization worked
hard in Ritchie County |" bring ABOUT
rSsults. and owinG :" general strike CON
dit!ous prevai!inS. and the faci th"t
MANY If the strikers live in that sec
tton. 265 was fair average from that
district. Mrs. sam Eoyes. county chair
man Of the Red Cross drive. expressed
herself last evening as well satisfied
with the results.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14

quet by tho members Of Zion Luther
will begin with Rev. J. L. Fisher. OF Par
kersburg, in charge. Rev. A. L. Ben1s.
former pastor Of Zion Lutheran church,
and now pastor Of St Matthews church.
of Toledo, will address the delegates
with a fitting talk for tho occasion
Closing services will Be conducted BY
Rev. A. L. McCord, Of Wa1wood.
The young people Of the Zion Luther
League will entertain the delegates the
rest Of the evening With IN entertain
ment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11--DSisgatss
to tho International Labor conferences
voted unanimously today aftsr two
days debate to seat the representatives
from Finland. The agreement vas q
compromise which invites the delegates
"to take part IN the conference On the
same conditions az obtained In the case
Of other countries which have not i'd
herred to the covenant Of The league Of
nations
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-14

lines, will be moro than interested In
the appearance at tho Central school au-
ditorium Friday evening. OF Charles
Crawford Gorst. imltator OF bird songs.
1t took years Of practice before Mr.
Gorst attained his present place of per
lection and he reaches exceptionally
high notes.
Admirers OF fine paintings always
crowd the platform at the conclusion
Of his entertainments in order 10 get
further view of the fine pastel paintings
of the birds whose life habits are DC
scribed and songs initiated by MI.
Gorst To SEQ these paintings alone are
worth the price Of admission