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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
BOY CAPTURED BY
HUNS SENDS MESSAGE
Robert Blow Of Lynden Tells Of En-
gagements ON Front In Which His
Division Battled

Robert Blow Of Lynden, son of
Mrs. Ida Blow. who spent five days
as a captive in the hands of the Ger
mans, saw lot of fighting in France.
Blow was with the 2Sth Division.
and he sent home this week the fol-
lowing record of what the 2Sth Div
ision accomplished during the War
On July /, two platcons of the
tack on Hill 204 West of Chateau
Thierry for which they were decor
ated by the French Army. On July
7th, The DivisioA became reserve for
the 3Sth French Corps. On July 10th
the 111th Infantry entered the line
on the Marine River from Crezancy to
Fossoy, relieving the 30th Infantry.
On July 23rd, 111th Infantry reliev-
ed the 1O1st and 1O2nd Infantry Reg
iments, 26th Division. On July 27,
the 55th Brigade took over the sect
or on the Ourcq from Fresnes 20
Roncheres from the 39th French Di-
vision, and was relieved on the night
Of July 80 by the 63rd Brigade OF the
32nd Division.
From then until the night OF Aug
ust 6, the Division was in rest in the
vicinity of Jaulgonne on the Marine.
On the night of August 6, it relieved
the 32nd Division on the Vesle Riv-
er, the sector extending from about
Courlandon on the East TO Fismes on
the West, where il remained actively
engaged until September Sth when
it was relieved by the Gard d. l.
French.
The Division then moved by way
of Jaulgonnc, Epernay, Chalons. Re-
vigny to a position south of the Ar
gonne Forest, and on September goth
took over the sector extending from
Boureuilles on the East to Cote 2S5
on the West. 1t took part in the big
offensive which started on the morn
ing of September 26 and pushed on
down the Valley OF the Aire and al
ong the edge of the Argonne to be-
low Chatel-Chehery. 1t was relieved
October 9Th and moved by bus to an
area Northeast of Commercy.
On October 16. it took over a sect
or near Thiacourt where it was en-
gagged in aggressive patrolling and
mado frequent extensive raids. 1t
held this sector until November II.
the time OF cessation Of hostilities.
Blow expects to be back home "a
gain by May.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
KILL CATERPILLARS,
ASKS COUNTY AGENT
Swat Pest Now, Urges Agriculturist;
Gives Methods of Combating In
sect Peril

Last year the tent caterpillar caus-
ed a great loss to tho fruit industry
in Whatcom County and also damag-
ed many fine shade trees.
1t will soon be time for the small
tender leaves and fruit buds to ap-
pear, so beware Of the tent caterpil-
lars. This pest can be controlled by
the cooperation of everyone as the
caterpillars live on shade trees as
we'll as fruit trees.
The following methods Of attack
and control are recommended by the
County Agents Office:
II. Fall, Winter and Early Spring.
a. Destroy the egg rings or masses
by pruning and then burning the cut
tings. The egg mass looks like a
swollen bit of twig. This is diff
cult procedure when the trees G"e
tall and large but it is the most Of
fective method - boys and girls
should be impressed with the real
service to their community they may
perform by locating these egg masses
and assisting in their destruction.
This method. when employed in time
is more effective than any other. In
fact it obviates all Others.
2. Spring Attack After Eggs Hatch.
a. Burn with torch.
When tents appear, burn them
with a torch. This torch may be
made by tying rags about the end Of
a pole. dipping the end with rags in
oil or kerosene and igniting. The
length OF the pole will depend upon
the height of the tents from the
ground. The burning should be done
on a dark or stormy day so that the
ravagers will be at home and be des-
troyed with their tents. 1t is re-
commended that canvas be spread
under the tree so that the caterp:l-
lars not destroyed. tho they fall from
their tent, may be collected and
burned. This method of attack is
very popular and fruitful of results.
b. Spray trees with 8 fb of Lead
Arsenate (Arsenate of Lead) to so
gal. of water. (a) First spraying af-
ter leaves appear but before the
blossoms open. (b.) Second spray
ing after petals fall.
Arsenate OF Lead, taken into the
stomach by chewing insects such as
the caterpillar, is an internal poi
son.
Many caterpillars may be destroyed
by entangling them in a sticky solu-
tion Of molasses and Arsenate Of
Lead which is smeared over the fem
ces, trees and in other paths of the
insects.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
LYNDEN VETERAN
is LAID TO REST
1ohn Louis Dickerson, Sr., Passes
Away After Months Of Illness; Ma.
sons Conduct Services

John L. Dickerson, ST. soldier OF
oAe Civil War and a lovable citizen
q Lynden. passed away at his home
Monday afternoon at five O'Clock. To
Iay a final tribute to him. a great
orowd Of friends gathered at the M.
&. Church Wednesday afternoon,
where funeral services were conduct
~ by the Rev. w o. Benadom and
n the Lynden Masonic lodge.
Mr.. Dickerson had been in poor
Aoalth for some time, and about three
nonths ago contracted the influenza
Vhich terminated in his death. He
nearly spent. and was ready and will
1lng to go and meet the dear ones
rome before. He was of a sunny dis
position. a good husband and father.
and lived to make others happy.
81 John Louis Dickerson. sr.. was
born at Perry. New York, Jan. 20,
lS41. He was the son Of Daniel and
Lucretia Dickerson. In 1847, his
parents moved to Oakland. Michigan.
At the age Of four, his mother passed
away, and he was left in the care Of
kind relatives until sixteen. At that
time, he went to Howell, Mich. where
he had made arrangements to work
on a farm for his cousin, James w.
Dickerson. In the fall of 1850, he
became dissatisfied with farming and
resolved to make another venture
farther West. He went to Saginaw,
Mich, where he entered the lumber
ing business.
In 1861, he answered the call Of
his country and joined the First
Michigan Lancer Cavalry Regiment.
In 1866, he was united in marriage
with Miss Ida Weston Of Saginaw,
Michigan. Two years later. he be-
came interested in numbering. and
for many years was a successful log
ging contractor, continuing in that
business until 1890.
In that year, he came to Washing
ton. and again he became active in
the lumber and shingle business until
1890, when he retired.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
| ida A. Dickerson, and three child
rem, Ernest w. Dickerson Of Belling-
ham, Mrs Jessie D. Engel OF Lynden,
and John l.. Dickerson. jr. OF Win
throp, Wash, and eight grandchild-
rem.
Mr.. Dickerson had been a member
of the F. and 4. M. for fifty years.
and took an active part in the 6. A.
r.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
SEEK PAVEMENT FOR
BLAINE-SUMAS ROAD
Petitions Circulated For Improve
ment; Would Connect Up With
Lynden on Depot Road

Petitions for the paving of the
Blaine-Sumas road were placed in
circulation this week, and from the
eagerness with which property own
ors along the route are signing them,
the entire district seems to be back
ing the project.
The petitions provide for connect
ing the road to Lyndon by paving
Meeting with the main thoroughfare.
The road would be built Under the
Donahue Road Law. under which the
property abutting on the road will
pay one-fourth, the road district an
other quarter, and the county half
the total amount. Property within
distance of two miles on each side
of the highway is included in the
assessment district. The payments
may be made in annual installments.
The paving of the Sumas-Blaine
road would mean the opening of
great deal of farm land. and would
give the farmers of the northern part
of the county good wet weather
road to market. The paving would
also complete the hard-surface chain
of roads in the county, and make it
possible to go to any town in the
county on a paved highway.
Petitions are being circulated by
S. T. Jackman. Henry Shagren, AL
bert Roo, Frank Weidkamp, c. F.
Adkisson and A. j. Brown.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
DELTA AND SUNSHINE

Mr.. and Mrs. Mort Wampler of
Van Buren, spent Sunday at the H.
o. Berthuson home.
Mrs. A. Harlander is still at the
Charles Jacobson home nursing Mrs.
Jacobson's father. Mr.. o. Johnson,
who is seriously ill. There are slight
hopes for his recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Simons delight
fully entertained at dinner on Sun
day for Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Weidkamp and sons, Harold and
Vernon, and Mr.. and Mrs. H. o..
Wampler.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Pearson have de-
cided to remain in this vicinity until
May.
Mrs. Cora Baldwin received word
this week that her cousin. Miss Velva
McNames was to be married this
month to Mr.. Roy Smith OF Camas.
Wash. Miss McNames visited here
last summer.
Miss Jessie Bartelds is having
severe attack of the mumps.
Martin Elzinga who has been at
the John Wander Yacht residence for
several weeks spent the week end
with Harry Wander Mey.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. X. Bloomquist OF
Bellingham, were very peasantly
entertained at the home of Carl Eric
son, Friday. Miss Van Lieu accom-
panied them to Bellingham.
Mr.. R. S. Hoppe OF Seattle is Wis
iting in this vicinity.
Evangelistic services are being
held this week at the Hoffman Hall
There has been a good attendance
each evening.
John Rhinehart has returned here
from overseas.
Mr.. Charles Wander Yacht is con-
structing a fine chicken house on his
ranch here.
A very peculiar accident occurred
on Friday evening when Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Koshellech were returning from
Bellingham AS they neared their
home a pheasant few against the
windshield of the car with such We
hemence as to cause the glass to
break. A chip Of the glass cut one
OF Mrs. Koshellech's eyes so badly
that she had to be taken the same
evening to a Bellingham hospital and
have the eye removed. She is at
present doing nicely.
MIR. and Mrs. Wilkinson and chill
dren of Seattle arrived at the home
OF her parents, Rev. and Mrs. An
drew johnson, last Monday. Mr..
Wilkinson will work in Bellingham
and Mrs. Wilkinson and children will
remain here for an indefinite time.
Continued on Page Three)
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
LYNDEN'S YOUNGEST
SOLDIER TELLS OF WAR
Bernie Fale, Seventeen, Writes OF
Battles In Which He Had Part;
Fought at Cantigny

Bernie E. Fale of Lynden. who was
wounded July 19 at St. Mihiel. has
recovered and is with his regiment
again at Goldhausen in Germany. ac-
cording to word received this week
by his mother, Mrs. L. Metcalf of
Lynden.
The young soldier spent his sew
enteenth birthday in the hospital, he
writes his mother.
The following is his letter:
Germany is not such bad coun-
try after all. 1t is now January and
we haven't had hardly any cold
weather yet There is a little snow
but you can't expect anything else
at this time of the year.
1--WE have been practising on the
target range for the last week or so,
and l haven't done bad shooting for
my first time on the range. We are
going on a big manelver tomorrow
in full pack-that is what like.
II hope l will be back in time to
celebrate the Fourth Of July, and if
am. I'll bet l will celebrate it better
than did last Fourth. for was in a
hot place then. l was at the Cantigny
front.
II don't suppose you realize that
was in little hotter place on Oct
4. If you don't, l do! For We all
vent over the top on the morning
of the 4th of October in the Argonne
Forest. and l guess you read about
that little scrap.
1.-The best part of it was that l
was wounded on the 10th of July
and spent my birthday in the hospital
so you see was there while the other
boys went over the top at st. Mihiel." "
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

the wings, and around the vent.
Great care should be taken, however,
not to get too much grease on the
chickens, as it will stop their growth
and in some cases may prove fatal.
The hen should be confined in the
coop until the chicks are weaned,
while the chickens are allowed free
range after they are few days old.
Where hens are allowed free range
and have to forage for feed for them
selves and the chicks, they often take
them through wet grass, where the
chicks may become chilled and die.
Most of the feed the chicks secure
in this manner goes t. keep up the
heat of the body, whereas feed eaten
by those that are with hen that is
confined produces more rapid growth
as the chicks do not have too much
exercise. Then, too, in most broods
there are one or two chicks that are
weaker than the others, and il the
men Is dlON tu IL &C Idh6O thC ca uhSi
ones often get behind and out Of the
hearing of the mothers cluck and
call. In most cases this results in
the loss and death of these chicks.
If the hen is confined the weaklings
can always find shelter and heat un-
der her, and after a few days may
] 4 ;,t0 healthy rhicRc
The young chicks may be fed any
time after they are SO to As hours
old, whether they are with hen or
in brooder. The first feed may con-
tain either hard-boiled eggs, johnny
cake, stale bread. pinhead oatmeal,
or rolled oats, which feeds or combi-
nations may be used with good re-
suits. Washes mixed with milk are
of considerable value in giving the
chickens a good start in life, but the
mixture should be fed in a crumbly
mass and not in a sloppy condition.
After the chickens are two months
old they may be fed four times daily,
with good results. Johnnycake COM
posed of the following ingredients in
the proportions named is very good
feed for young chicks: One dozen
infertile eggs or l pound OF sifted
beef scrap to 10 pounds Of corn
meal; add enough milk to make a
pasty mash, l tablespoonful Of bak-
ing soda, and bake until done. Dry
bread crumbs may be mixed with
ard-boiled eggs making about one
fourth of the mixture eggs, or rolled
oats may be used in place OF the
bread crumbs. Feed the bread
crumbs, rolled oats, or johnnycake
mixtures five times daily for the first
week, then gradually substitute for
one or two feeds of the mixture fine
ly cracked grains OF equal parts by
weight of cracked wheat, finely
cracked corn, and pinhead oatmeal
or hulled oats, to which about 5 per
cent of cracked peas or broken rice
and per cent OF charcoal, millet or
rape seed may be added.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

The Yankee Girls Club met Mon
day night at the home Of Miss Dor
othy De Neui. The evening was spent
with music and needlework, after
which refreshments of apples and
candy were served. Those present
were Misses Nellie Ecker, Pearl Bax-
ter, Edna Daniels. Dorothy De Neui.
Mary Worlow. Gretchen Mcdaniel.
and Mrs. r. L. Averill. The next
meeting will be at the home Of Miss
Nellie Ecker on April 81.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
MARSHAL ARRESTS MANY FOR
SPEEDING ON LYNDEN STREETS

Marshal Jake LIE Compte has ar
rested seven automobilists within the
last few days for exceeding the speed
limit on Front Street.
The marshal desires to warn all
automobile drivers to keep within
the limit on the city streets. as there
have been a number of complaints
made to him of reckless driving in
several sections Of the city.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

Lynden farmers are told the lat
est methods of taking care of setting
hens and baby chicks in the following
statement issued this week by the L.
Did you ever watch Mrs. Cock Ro-
bin care for her young? She builds
for them a downy, comfortable nest;
she rustles plenty of choice worms to
satisfy their hunger; in her every
action she shows care and solicitude
for the welfare Of her brood. Similar
ly, the management and brooding of
young chicks necessitate the maxi
mum of conscientious attention in
order that every possible comfort and
facility be provided for the rapid and
economical development Of the baby
flock. On many poultry farms the
brooding of chickens is one of the
most critical operations, especially
for the beginner. Many poultry
keepers who are able to secure good
egg yields and fair matches fail in
brooding chickens, either by raising
only a small percentage Of the chic
kens Matched or by failing to rear
strong. vigorous birds which devel-
op into good breeding stock.
Setting hens should be confined to
slightly darkened nests at Matching
time and not disturbed unless they
step on or pick their chickens when
Matching. in which case the chickens
should be removed as soon as dry to
a basket lined with flannel or some
other warm material, and kept near
fire until all the eggs are hatched;
or the eggs may be removed and pla-
ced under a quieter hen whose eggs
are Matching at the same time. An
incubator may also be used to keep
the earliest Matched chickens warm,
in case they are removed from the
nest. If the eggs hatch unevenly,
those which are slow in Matching
may be placed under other hens, as
hens often get restless after part or
the chickens are out, allowing the
remaining eggs to become cooled at
the very time when steady heat Is
necessary. Remove the egg shells
and any eggs which have not hatch
ed as soon as the Matching is over.
Hens should be fed as soon as pos
sible after the eggs are hatched, as
feeding tends to keep them quiet;
otherwise many hens will leave the
nest. In most cases it is best that
the hen remain on the nest and
brood the chickens for at least "a
hours after the hateing is over.
! The hen should be powdered with
a good insect powder before remov-
ing her and her chickens to the brood
coop. She should be busted every
two weeks, or as often as necessary
until the chickens are weaned. II
lice become thick on the chickens
or if they are troubled with head
lice" a very little grease, such as
lard or vaseline may be applied with
the fingers on the head, neck, under
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
YOU REALLY HAVE TO TAKE
OFF YOUR HAT TO THE TRIBUNE

You really have to take off your
Easter hat to The Tribune when it
comes to getting results in its want
ad department. Finding money, sell
ling hay. machinery, autos, cattle
and other things. disposing Of chicks
and Matching eggs, are only few of
the things accomplished by this COL
umn.
For instance, last week the follow
ing ad appeared:
TEAM OF HORSES in harness for
sale cheap. weight 2700 lbs. Have
purchased tractor. Spaan Bros.
4-3- 3t-o
Did 1t sell the team? Spaan Bros.
say SO!
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
MRS FRED KOHLER PASSES
AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Avis Mae Kohler passed a.
way at her home in Lynden Tuesday
at midnight following an illness OF
a long period. She was stricken Win
influenza during the epidemic here'
and never recovered.
Mrs. Kohler was % years old. she
ia survived by her husband. Freo
Kohler, and little daughter, Maxine
Adelaide. months old, her parents,
one sister, and one brother.
FUNERAL services will be held in
Bellingham.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
CHARLES RICHBAW PURCHASES
GROEN AND OAKES PROPERTY

Charles Richbaw this week pur-
chased a house and nineteen lots ac-
ross Fishtrap Creek from R. Groen
and c. B. Oakes.
Mr.. Richbaw will make his home
there, having recently sold his farm.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
STANDARD OIL WILL TRANSFER
T. r.. BURNS TO LYNDEN STATION

T. r. Burns, district agent for the
Standard Oil Company, who has had
his headquarters in Stranded, will
be transferred to Lynien as soon as
the local station is completed, accord
ding to word received here today.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

Miss Mary Edna De Beer, daught-
er OF the Rev. and Mrs. J. De Beer
OF Harrison. South Dakota, and En-
sign Irwin lie Coco Of Lynden were
maxried Tuesday, April /, at the
home of the bride. Ensign and Mrs
Le Cocq arrived in Lynden this week
and are visiting at the home Of Mr.
'And Mrs. Frank lie Coco.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
ROBERT HEATON BACK HOME
AFTER SERVICE WITH MARINES

Robert Heaton has returned to his
home in Lynden, after service dur
ing the war with the Marines.
He travelled extensively while IN
the service, was on the Eastern coast
and as far as the PHILIPPINES.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
LYNDEN RED CROSS WANTS
KNITTERS AND LOTS OF EN-

The Lynden Red Cross wants a
corps OF knitters to start work at
once on refugee garments. Haste is
imperative, as the clothes must be
finished by the last Of May.
The yarn may be obtained from
Mrs. Lynn Brown at her new home
on Front Street near Sixth.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
MRS. F. CUNNINGHAM AND
JOHN BUSSARD ARE MARRIED

Mrs. Frederick Cunningham OF
Walla Walla and John Bussard OF
LINDEN were married this week. and
have returned to Lynden. Mrs. Cum
ningham was an old friend OF Mr.
Bussard, and the couple decided TO
surprise their friends with q quiet
wedding.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10
HENRY ASHTON PASSES AWAY
AT HIS HOME NEAR LYNDEN

Henry Ashton passed away Tues
day night at his home near the Can
adlan line north Of Lynden. He was
81 years old.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

Captain David Ferguson is visiting
in Lynden, having returned from ov-
erseas service. He has not yet been
discharged.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dean will
move to the Stone house On Fourth
Street, formerly occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. William A Fisher.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-04-10

Mrs. Harvey Slade is Ill this week
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