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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

visit to the hospital. l was billed for
hme. They pinned a tag on me class
flying me for that purpose, but / fool
ed them. My wounds had not healed
much. but l didn't like the idea of
coming home while the fighting was
still going on, so / bade the hospital
farewell when no one was looking and
Joined my old company. had to do
the same thing after the next battle,
too: When had been sent there the
fifth time, however, my leg was use
less. But the fighting was just about
over anyhow. so don't care.
II started gathering German steel
for souvenirs at the battle of Cantigny
on May 2S last year. The French
had been trying to take this place for
months, and we heard they had lost
u regiments doing It. But the long
est they were ever were in there after
the Germans first arrived was seven
minutes. The Americans walked into
the town thirty four minutes after the
attack started. We withstood nine
counter at attacks before five o'clock
that night. when we were relieved by
part of the 26th Infantry. was
wounded at 3o'clockI that afterno Don,
but had seen all the officers OF the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

company drop before that, so ] knew
1T was up to me to assume command
and carry the men into he town.
There were only forty-six of us left
out of one hundred and eighty-five
that started when the 26th came in
to let US rest.
1 have three individual citations and
the regiment has ten. There is a ma
chine-gun bullet lodged under my
chin and there are a couple in my leg
--one in the hip and one under the
knee. While we were operating in the
Toul sector was stranded from a
raiding party and had to hide in a
shell hole between the trenches for
two days and nights without thing
to eat. The water was all gone long
before l got a chance to sneak back
to the allied lines. AT another time
seven of us in the Argonne lived for
hours on three cans of
corned- willie and four boxes of hard
tack.
Sergeant White is a regular army
man, having been in both the army
and Navy for the last fourteen years.
His home is in Spartanburg, S. C. In
addition to his citation ribbons, Ser
geant White wears the badge of an
expert rifleman. He will be retired
In two years, though he is only thirty
years old.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

check.
In second book all checks written
are registered. This includes the seri-
~ number, date, payee's name and
amount for which the check is drawn.
The check contains the same infor-
nation and. IL in the account of a mi
nor. istmade out to the parent or
guardian OF the minor and memoir
andum ON the check indicates that IL
Is for the use of the minor. The name
and year of birth OF the minor is
written ON the check.
Thumb Print Signatures.
Endorsing the check so that 1t Is
recognized by bank is also done in
slightly different fashion than most
people are accustomed to. The In
dians who can write their own name.
and they are not numerous, may en-
dorse checks with their signature.
Those who cannot write do so by
their thumb prints. 1t was a slow
process educating the Indians to make
the imprint of their thumb on their
checks and inky thumbs were not to
their fancy at all. The method had
to be adopted as safeguard against
the cross which formerly sufficed
after ones signature.
In addition to the thumb print on a
check. the witness signatures OF two
persons are necessary on the endorse
mcnt. With all these details attended
to, the check is valid except for the
signature of the superintendent, who
signs on the face OF the check.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19
VARIOUS SAFEGUARDS THROWN AROUND INDIAN MONEY ORDER
THAT @DMNMAY NOT Be CHEATED; AGENT IS THE GUARDIAN
Ihumo Print Used
selves Competent Allowed own

Mpney comes easily, enough to the
um6tilla reservation Indians. with
their large holding OF valuable farm
ing land, but getting possession of some
OF thnt money is another matter.
After IL has been obtained 1t seems TO
30 quite as easily. but that Is another
story and one familiar not aloho to
Indians in these days of high every
thing.
Funds received from the rental of
Indian lands on the reservation are
KEPT by the superintendent in trugt
for the owner and regular banking
sys.tm Is operated for their benefit.
No money Is kept on hand at the
agency but moneys are deposited in
t"o Pcndleton and one Athena natl
onal banks, where they are safcguafd-
ell BY bond. The money belonging
to the Indians. besides drawing in
tereF.. Is said be Letter safeguarded
against loss by failure than are acl
accounts of the white customers.
Red Tape Involved.
An Indian whose finances are hand
led by the agency has quite "A com
plicated process to go through in or
der to obtain few dollars from his
or her account. Application is made
for the desired amount, which must
be granted by the superintendent,
Then the big account book is opened
TO the page showing how much is de-
posted to the credit of this particular
indian. The amount of the check TO
be written ssubtranted from the total
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

repository for macfine-gun bull
lets as well as a wearer of many med
ais. and the only man in the United
states army, so far as known, entitled
TO carry five wound stripes, is Ser
geant John II. White, Company G..
2sth Infantry Ist Division. As a fur
ther reminder of hts having taken
part in the contest for democracy. he
also bears sixty-three scars OF wounds
received in France from sundry dead
ly weapons in the hands OF the Huns.
Sergeant White pursued a unique
method in accommodating wounds, med
ais and SUCH He would go out and
fight until he had gathered up as
many machine-gun bullets and bayo-
net thrusts as were necessary to send
him TO the hospital. When his wounds
were beginning to heal SO that he
could move without assistance he
would watch his chance and escape
from the confines of the hospital when
the nurse was looking the other way.
Then he would engage happily in the
fight once more until he had enough
wounds to go back to the hospital
again. They always wished the'D. S.
G. Medal and the Crofx de 'Guerre on
me-" he says. and General 'Pershing
issued an OTder tnat IN recognition OF
his services Sergeant White was to be
excused from all duty in the army
A brief account of this soldiers re-
markable war-experiences is given in
the New York Times, where he is
quoted as follows:
was in the five major battles, Can
tigny. Coissons, the Argonne, st. Mi
hiel and the Somme. In each of these
I was wounded, and the scars kept
pIling up until they numbered sixty
three. While pushing through the
Argonne / picked up seven machine
gun bullets. three of which still car
ry In my body. / always will carry
them too, IL l have anything to say
about It, for I've been operated upon
enough. My left leg, which will al
ways be crippled. was punctured 12i
times from the knee to the hip by ma
chino guns. Three snipers found me
at different times, and the Huns cut
me with their bayonets. One knife
blow by the way, paralyzed my left
thumb.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

bacco-sm oke, why are not more smo-
kers poisoned? Various schemes to
eleminate the nicotine have not prov
ed successful, and there is little doubt
that all tobacco-smoke contains it. in
greater or less degree. The editorial
writer confines himself chiefly to the
cigar, and particularly to the efforts
to make it "nicotin-free." These, ac-
cord!ng to n Dutch authority, have
been failures. Moreover, a mild"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

Accounts ranging from $4,000 to
100000 are handled by the agency
for the reservation Indians. At the
present time. there are about $40 ac-
counts looked after in this fashion, in
cluding practically half the total pop
ulation. AL these accounts are care
fully kept with regular system OF
bookkeeping and the books are audit
ed quarterly.
Many Indians Competent.
Many natives have been examined
and found competent to manage their
own financial affairs and they arc
spared the trouble of coming to the
agency and asking for a check when
ever they need money. Some of the
more highly educated Indians are very
well to do and carry large personal
accounts in the banks in Pendleton or
nearby towns. They manage their
own affairs and need not make their
thumb print for an endorsement or
have other details of their business
looked after for them.
The system of handling finances in
vogue at the agency serves to safe
guard the interests of the natives and
insures their always having something
for a rainy day. All collections from
rentals on ther lands and all disburse-
ments are handed through the office,
except in the few cases where Indians
have been declared competent to man
age. for themselves. Similar arrange
ments are in vogue in all reservations
throughout the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

That poison turks within the bowl
of the pipe. the cigars tapering cylin-
der. and the cigaret's slim body is
widely recognized. VIII the reform
ers who have downed Kink Alcohol
now turn their attention to his prime
minister. Sir Nicotin? There is a
mystery about him. we are told by
the author of an editorial article in
The Journal of the American Medical
Association. If there is poison in to-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-09-19

-Alter my tnird battle, and my third
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
KEEP SCHOOLS OUT OF POLITICS.

EDUCATIONAL efficiency the all important the employment OF
~ educators summary dismissal heads OF norma ap
po administration have been made such basis
although disputed by W Graves dpoSed president the Central
Edmond Cnoyerng the charge OF failure to show proper
growth he headed he the enrolment OF Iw
pupils eccen, record particularly state
porting normal schools.
bearing dn'sal The Times does
and tina, Of the public equally in doubt
Whatever be the the board education to the
public fullest explanation that there be inference that
politics personal prejudice factors influencing the change Faculty
sometimes desirable but frequently not for it takes time
o build organization essential to effective teaching
that educational institution and progress
should subject the whmS politics The pos ordinary
bad enough but applied the educational system
would he The schools by communities the
higher under the direction OF the for the education OF
people benefit party faction would
be breach Of faith with the people and detrimental the schools
OF the board OF education expected admit the influence
OF politics these changes But silence will not be accepted
the The action the board places the burden of proof
that and the public entitled to detailed of
thing pertaining their They public the educators
and will improve their position by making clear
who has the the schools heart and
should hear both sides of question president
placed sady a anor Those fare best educational efforts
and keep them by salaries sufficient them
cop,er,cd And the educational institutions make
them the butt OF politics This should keep free from that and
know beyond question that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
O1dSfQ1ies
1zNeWTfpe
Mu1 II Hmec EZ1ae
Twenty Years Ago,

Mr.. Dooley says. Twelve months
ago we didn't know whether the Phil
ippines was islands or canned goods, "
A. NJ. DeBolt. accompanied by a
lady, walked into the probate oour,
room yesterday afternoon and asked
about marriage license. The by
S,anders pricked up their ears and
waited for the ceremony. But he vas
simply getting a certificate of mar.
rage ior a friend OF his.
{. h AmeS Of Kansas City, presi-
dent OF the Southwestern Cotton Seed
OH company, IS here to spend few
DAYS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
In the Days News.

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge OF
Massachusetts,, orc OF the leader, III
the opposition to the league OF nations
plan, today enters upon his sever,ieth
year Mr. Lodge has been a member
OF the upper house oi congress since
1898 and Is now the republican floor
leader IN that body He is harvard
graduate, an author OF cminence, with
high academic honorS as his reward
lie has served on important interna-
,ional commissions as representa-
tive OF the United States. and has
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
RENTS ALL.
SPENT

stood high IN the inner council, d
the republican party drafting h
platforms and presiding over some q
its historic national gatherings Lon
service on the foreign relations con,
mlitee OF the senate has made hir
especially well versed In things per
tanning to the diplomatic career o. IN
country and 10 It's more or les, elearl
defined national policies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
Histo1,19n
Bits za1
One Hundred Years AGO Today.

lSl9-John y. Gulliyer noted clef.
gyman and educator, president OF
Knox college, born IN Boston. Died
a, Andoyer, Mass, Jan. Is. 1894
Seventy-fivs Years Ago Today.
lSi+-The Old South Church, in
Boston. celebrated the l7Sth annlyefs.
AIRY OF us founding.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
l&9-Thomas Jofdan's illibuNering
expedition from New York landed in
Cuba.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
lS9I-Torpedo boat Ericsson, the
first war vessel built on inland wa,
terS, was launched at Dubuque. Iowa
One Year Ago Today In the War.
May L., 1913 French recapiured
Hill ~ on the north flank OF Noun,
KENNEL, thereby completing a series
ot maneuverS which henceiorth placed
the Germans on the defensive in the
important lyS salient,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Mrs John Threadglll will go to
Ada today to organize the Fourth dis
,rici OF the State Federation Vt
Women's clubs Within the pas, fort
nigh, Mrs. Threadglll has organized
a Third district at Bartlesyille and a
Fifth at ChickaSha.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
OLD SAWS RESET.

From the universally told smile YOU smile we are
believe that people believe that hary policy
you don't your mute may lie ANYWAY even
II you toot IT, but in the way
Faint heart applies eoualy we'll TO brune,t
R G. Kinnard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
Ten Years AgO.

The burial Of Judge !. =. Bernard,
attorney surveyor and early day set
tier IN Oklahoma. took place at Fair
lawn cemetery Yesterday morning.
He leaves his daughter, Miss Kate
Bernard sole cNecutrlx Of his estate.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Something like 1900 residence,
have been erected in Oklahoma City
since January !, but not one OF them
has had the unanimous approval OF
the neighbors.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

\ territorial charter was granted
Yesterday to the Mccormack Factory
Addition company OF Oklahoma City
with $i0O0 oapital stock. The in
corporators are X d. Hall {, 5. Ay-
cry and James VI. Mccormack.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
BY WAY OF EXPLANATION.

On gaddmg trips have skinned eyes seeking
yexng question the sandwich syndicate managed slice the
ham ! think | have
In small Oklahoma burg while Awaiting the arrival of Mr.
Hines small time village urportng be pros.
pec,e purchaser The hoping unload his
bottle canned nc antQudted buns and other omebes profit
gave the following inside information
Il only making about 500 Of
than them with Now however pressed
ham process and frequently make much $3.50
OF taking the slices and humcring thinner
with malet'
told him he ought use out resume my
lonely virgil for the choochoo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Cadets West Point should inspiration for effort in their
chosen the superintendent of the academy Brade General
Douglas Macarthur This soldier and Of soldier decorated
personal great his
excellent Still the side Of forty he has had battle,
experience older officers and has unlhngy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
.01ifW0rrp
- bYRwM -
CONTRIBUTORS DAY.
LINES TO THE DANDELIoN.

A yellow peril upon my rolling lawn
Persistent as the famous fourteen points,
Or as that yellow Oriental spawn
Which feeds on ;ce and festive poppy joints.
of in the morning attack YOU with abuse
And gasoline and large, aggressive hoe,
But even sees you bloom again, and what's the use;
That's what this scribe is curious to know
Your saffron blossoms still persist despite
The spring offensive launched to finish you
though other crops succumb TO drou,h or blight,
You stick around and see the summer through
But those who hold that all for the best,
May laud your perseverance, ! opne
When they observe o long enduring pest
The kick contained in dandeon vine
C. J. G.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Dr. 4 4. West Of Oklahoma City
was yesterday elected president OF the
Oklahoma Medical society. which /,
holding its spring meeting IN the
Dnunclly- Reid hall
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
Fifteen Years Ago.

The explosion OF gasoline stove
started blaze yesterday afternoon IN
the kunderer Bros. grocery store a,
FIRST stree, and Broadway. !, was
cxtinguished by the fire department.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Governmental efforts to hasten return of time prices by eab
fishing prices Industrial board
have ended hut there the that the
supply and demand VIII prevail In fact investigation might
several such
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Germany has weeks in which indulge proposals
indignant protests but old dotted line end Of
fortnight Further defeat complicated with spread bohevim
alternative with end which showing
alternatives go
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
OKLAHOMA BREEZES,

During raging sand storm farmer the sheltered hi,
cabin pacdy smoking his pipe tcndeioot approached
saying: -
Great guns Your farm blowing away and as milk
change directN"-S Shawnee - 80 w."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

First coored wal Mis- Johnsng you. done got regis
teredY o. 'Ne'
Second "Yam Is done registered nisser Is alyed with
the republican party What's yoh politics. Mis- Jones?"
First "Oh Is afflicted the democrats" "-Bob,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Touching the fascinating topic Of C. NJ r. informs
Widman lawyer Sapupa, A. Weaterhed the mail
Cawker City Kan sweet
position, though his Crabuec
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Senator Boh opposed the league nations may start
Elu Root and William Howard Taft approved
league republican leaders Borah
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

Better pastures have resulted lower price milk thi, CITY
which had been paying for milk than
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
SEARCH US.

VIII someone who knows kindly our coal III
winter when the basement full oi-er-otfer ue?-B r.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
Ho, Huml

Carrie Beers, Of Norton. Ind. will
resign as waitress in the club on IuI]
J. and Carrie Waters. OF Day,od
Ny. will take the job
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12
NATURAL HISTORY LESSON.

The centipede is long on feet.
But then, it wears no shoes;
y thought which ough, to be replete
With remedies for blues.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

A. NJ asks for diagram example Of
aru aid appearing in this derrick Of drol which
made to MI Buron management Of the railroads Several
preaons suggest themselves including capable So-cad sadly Grip
pied; pay money and take your choice old thing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-12

lS9-Thomas Jofdan's iilibuierng
expedition from New York landed in
! Iuha
Newark post., 1919-11-05

nimosities-these symptoms OF dis-
eased social order were never so colii-
mon this side the sea as today. Inc
war has been in part responslple ior
this. War never leaves behind 1t any
higher ideal of civic righteousness
than that which preceded 1t; ratner
does it pull down all the ideals "i'h
which men entered into 1t.
Leave out of our public schools a
large part of what now consumes 1he
time of teacher and pupil and quicken
in the hearts of the scholars the IDEA
of Justice, fair play, humanity, and hu-
man kinship, and not only would the
future of the country be safeguardeo
from many peril, put our children
would be educated IN things that are
really fundamental and vital in char
acter and life. This is humane educa'
ton.
Newark post., 1919-11-05
Increased Output Essential
to Price Reduction

The prospect of every American
having a fair share of the things
necessary to sustain life and make it
worth living, depends in part upon
the speed and quantity in which those
things are produced If We were able
for certain length of time to devote
the whole of our productive powers
to making useful things and nothing
else, their cost would be reduced, in
spite of the Vaccinations of the pro-
fteer, to a price which would enable
everyone to have all required.
1t is obvious that the wage earners
of the country constitute the chief
market to which producers must look
for the purchase of the goods pro-
duced. In the main, it is necessary
Newark post., 1919-11-05
WILL OFFER PRIZES
FOR MOST PROFITA
BILE FARM FLOCkS
State Board of Agriculture to
Encourage Better Poultry
Breeding

The State Board of Agriculture has
adopte da brand new pian to encour-
age the breeding of better poultry,
and that is to offer prizes for the best
kept and most profitable farm flocks.
The net profits and the care, breeding
and management will be considered in
making the awards. Only recognized
breeds will compete for the prizes.
The prizes are as follows:
Records of farm flocks to begin De-
cember /, 1919, and close November
80, 1920; the prizes to be for farm
focks. The first prize, $780,. second,
$40; third, $50; fourth, $40; fifth, $40,
and five prizes of S. each. Also, the
following prizes for six months re-
cords:
First, $40; second, $40; third, SIS;
fourth, $40; fifth, $5. The first and
second prizes in each case are to be
awarded to focks of 100 hens or
more and other prizes to fiocks of so
hens or more. The awards are to be
based on the egg yields, net profits
and the general care and management
of the flock.
In awarding the prizes large f1ocks
will be given consideration over small
focks. For example, flock of 100
hers making 100 points will be rated
the same as 200 hens making SO
points, or 300 hens making 81 points
and so on up to 1000 hens making 80
points.
All farmers are invited to enter
the contest. Poultry keeping is one
Of the most important branches OF
agriculture in Delaware, and it is be.
lirved that there will be many en-
tiles. A competent poultry man viii
visit the contestants from time tc
time and will take careful note of the
condition of the focks and their sur
rounGngs and will make suggestion:
of how the management may be i'm
proved
Newark post., 1919-11-05
Delaware College to Give
Short Course for Farmers

A Farmers Week and Short Course
program has been planned for the
farmers of Delaware at the Delaware
College Farm and Experiment sSta-
tion during the week December 29 to
January 8. A special feature of the
Course will be weeks tractor school,
together with many demonstrations
of labor saving machinery. The plans
which are now being worked out will
provide FOR special programs each
day which should appeal to the diff
ferent classes of farmers, covering
dairying, fruit growing, trucking,
etc. In so far as possible the demon
stration method will be used in all
these meetings.