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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

The pastors study of the Christian
church was yesterday the scene of an
interesting meeting of the missionary
society. the affair being one of the
regular sessions of the organization.
which are held monthly. A news let
ter from national headquarters was
read by the president. Mrs. Margaret
Hoover. and an entertaining program
was given under the direction of Mrs.
C. w. Matthews.
Our Mexican Neighbors and the
United States was the subject of the
day and Rev. Lee Bussa barger talked
on "Mexicans in the United States"
Mrs. j. Edwin Sharp on What of
Present Conditions" while Mrs. o. W.
Huey discussed What of the Morals
of These People?" and Mrs. Bussa-
barger gave an interesting paper on
What Is Being Done.'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mrs. Stephen A. Lowell returned
from a visit to Portland and Wash
ougal. Wash. this morning. AT the
latter place she visited with Mrs. Hol-
man Ferrin, hen daughter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mrs. II. c. Martin of Sacramento.
California. and Mrs. ]. T. Richardson
of Pendleton have returned to Pendle-
ton after a several days visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Harley H. Richardson.-La
Grande observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mrs. L. l. Conser left this morning
for Portland after a visit at the home
of her sister. Mrs. Wilson E. Brock.
Mrs. Conser arrived before the Round
Up and remained in the city for fort
night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Edmiston, who
have been visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. ]. Stockman. left this
morning for their home in Americas.
Kansas. On their way home they will
visit with their son in Parma, Idaho.
Mrs. Edmiston is Mrs. Stockman's
aunt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mrs. Elmer H. Storie and daughter
of walla walla are in the city visiting
friends today.-La Grande Observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Carl Ensdahl of Helix. was in tho
city yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mrs. ID. W. Bailey left on No. IL to-
day for Portland where she will visit
for a few days with her sister, Mrs. A.
NJ. Gonzales, of that city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Il. Chloupek left
this morning for a visit in Portland
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10
BocALUsA BOY HAS
THRILLING VOYAGE
Continued from Page y

piled, but said they could l4ot come
to the rescue for lack of coal.
AT noon next day, the Yittorio
Emmanuel, an Italian freighter, ar
rived in response to the wireless APP
peal. The weather had moderated
slightly and line was gotten to the
Transportation.
Meanwhile the destroyer Quincy,
which had received the S. o. S. by re-
lay flbm the Emmanuel, arrived, aft
er putting back 157 miles, and stood
by. Then began the long tow. Hard
~ had the vessels started than the
10-inch hawser snapped. Another
was fastened and fresh start made.
Seven such heavy hemp lines broke
and the Emmanuel gave up the at
tempt.
''The Quincy took up the task Of
rescue. A hawser Is inches thick
was obtained from the stricken vessel
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10
~ BAND IN VENICE

The first jazz band to give a con-
cert in gondOlas on the famous ca
nails of Venice is one Of the A. E. F.
bands composed of men of the United
States Ambulance Service with the
Italian army. So good a record Of
its entertainment ability did it bring
from Italy that it has been granted
two months additional time in
France for tour of leave areas and
base ports under the management of
the Army Y. NJ. C. A.
Fhis band before it left America
appeared in Goodbye Bill" a play
given for the benefit of the Liberty
Loan campaign, and in Italy it played
at Florence, Rome, Bologna, Naples
and Venice, where they gave a jazz
concert in gOndolas on the Grand
Canal.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10

mutton is just as dainty, just as full
of flavor, just as edible in every way
if it is properly prepared. It also
costs many cents less per pound.
Your butcher, if he is up to date,
knows how to bone and roll should
er Of lamb or mutton so that it may
be cut into Saratoga chips or made
into roast of unusual sweetness.
Breeders of speep have paid more
attention to raising a better favored
meat in the last few years, and their
efforts show clearly in the resulting
sproduct.
Some DIRECTORS to lamb and NUT
ton say that they cannot eat it be-
cause of the "woolly TASTE" and that
they know of no way to remove it.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10

That is merely case of pulling the
wool over your own eyes. If the fell,
or tough outer membrane that COW
ers the meat, is removed, there viii
be no "wooly taste"
You are taking no chances when
you order lamb. The healthfulness
and strength-building qualities of this
meat have long been recognized by
physicians who have prescribed its
extensive use in the diet of conva-
lescents.
These facts are worthy Of your
studied consideration. They have
long had that from the New England
housewife, as is attested by her con-
tinued buying.
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Take That .'Wooly Taste"
From Mutton and Lamb

The difference of few cents in
the cost of pound of meat fire.
quently determines whether that
meat appears on the table in many
households. Yet that difference of
a few cents just as frequently is
caused by the limited knowledge of
the housewife of the meat which she
desires.
Take the case of mutton and lamb
it is regarded as high. But the aver
age housewife who so regards il
speaks only in terms of chops and
headquarters. The forequarter OF
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10
and made fast to the destroyer.

ana Haue last 70 the destroyer.
This lasted until March 1, when
the vessels were within four days of
Bermuda. Then a 12-inch hawser
was used. 1t was the last big line on
any of the ships.
"The weather, lbwever, had so
moderated that it held, and Bermuda
was reached March 5. Plans to re-
pair the Transportation's rudder
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10

The Enterprise, 'First ins Every
thing" $3.50 year.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10
THE NEWEST OF MILLINERY

The arrival of many chic hats add fresh interest the charm
ing Spring Millinery Everything that is in shapes
Everything that in trimming Everything that is in
materials No definite description portray these hats they
at the values
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-04-10
UNUSUAL new SUITS

Developed in Russian Blouse Box Coat and plain tailored
effects Poe Twill Tricone Mems Wear Serge and all wool
Popln The coors navy TAM rookie chinca henna and
fancy checks Every suit is thoroughly in the vogue yet differ
are very reasonable
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
JOSEPH w. SMITH,
First Lieutenant, 10th Infantry.

Lieutenant Smith was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry in action near
st. Baussant, France, September II,
1913. Finding that his platoon would
be under heavy fire from six enemy
machine guns in crossing the Rupt de
Mad, Lieutenant Smith plunged into
the stream ahead of his men. and
crossing to the opposite bank, exposed
himself to fire from the guns In order
to ascertain their exact location. He
then led his men in flank attack on
the enemy position, capturing the guns
and nineteen Germans, this officer him
self carrying rifle and using 1t with
telling effect. Lieutenant Smiths
quick Judgment and disregard for per
sohal safety enabled the entire line to
advance without being separated from
its barrage. His mother, Mrs. Rita L.
Smith, lives in Austin, Tex.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
The Economy General.

Gen. Sir Henry Horne. 1.-THE man who
took Douai." has been called the econ.
omy general through skillful manip-
ulation of men and lis small casual
ty list. His name will be handed down
to posterity rs the man who invented
the creeping barrage" system, which
came into universal use OH the battle
field. With the assistance of this bar
rage. he captured Fricourt, Mametz
and Douai. gaining maximum results Mt
minimum cost. His losses in men and
material on each occasion were very
light.
General Horne belongs to the Old
COntemptiDles. and he saw service also
In the South African war. His proud
est moment during that campaign was
when General CrOnje surrendered to
him.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21

chine gun fire. With two other SOL
.diers Seibert charged a machine gun
emplacement in advance Of their COM
pany, he himself killing one of the en-
envy with shotgun. and capturing
two others. In this encounter he was
wounded but he nevertheless contin-
ued In action, and when n withdrawal
was ordered he returned with the last
unit. assisting wounded comrade.
Later in the evening he volunteered
and carried in wounded until he faint
cd from exhaustion. His father, George
Scibert, lives in Salinas, Cal.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
UNTITLED PLEDGES
STILL HOLD GOOD
Earnest Request is Made to
All Subscribers to Redeem
Promptly Their War Saw
ings Stamp Pledges.

Pledges made to invest in War Saw
ings Stamps have been automatically
extended to 1919 by the government.
which has made Official announce
ment that persons who, for any rea
son, did not complete their pledges
by December 81 1918, may and are
expected to liquidate these pledges by
investing in War Savings Stamps of
the new 1919 issue.
The 1919 War Savings Stamps are
blue in color and trife smaller than
those issued last year. They bear a
likeness Of Benjamin Franklin. the
apostle Of thrift and economy. The
1919 Wan Savings Stamps which yield
their owners four per cent interest,
compounded quarterly. may be obtain.
ed from any postoffice, bank, or other
authorized agent.
Thrift Stamps and Thrift Cards
used last year remain in use during
1919. and flled Thrift Cards, that is.
Thrift Cards on which sixteen Thrift
Stamps have been affixed, may be ex-
changed for 1919 War Savings Stamps
upon the payment of the few addi-
tional cents which represent the diff
ference between the price OF War
Savings Stamp and s., the value Of
the sixteen Thrift Stamps.
Purchasers of 1919 War Savings
Stamps should bear in mind that 1919
War Savings Stamps are to be affixed
only to 1919 War Savings Certificates.
Although one may have 1918 War
Savings Certificate (the parchment
on which War Savings Stamps are af-
fixed) which has untitled space on It,
such 1918 certificate should not have
1919 War Savings Stamps pasted on
It; nor should 1913 War Stamps be
placed or the new 1919 War Savings
Certificate. Keep the two years sep
arate.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21

1t ~0S difficult task TO select
from the thousands of acts of u,,-
usual bravery performed by Amcri-
can soldiers in France a fen that
stood out above all others. General
Pershtng's staff undertook the task,
however, so that the most ercep-
tional cases might be given the pub
icity they deserve. Below are the
stories of the feats that aUon for som
of the american fighters the coveted
Distinguished Service Cross.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
FARM PROFITS
WILL AID LOAN
Rural Business Men Are Well
Able to Take Up Their
Share in the Victorious"
Fifth.

More than ever before the American
farmer finds himself in the position
OF comfort and prosperity which is
his just due. Lean years are for him
no longer. Last year the average Of
larm earnings broke all records. Six
iniilion farms in 1918 produced crops
worth $12.2So,oOOOOO.
Ihls year it is estimated that a
greater wheat acreage than ever will
De sown. Naturally, the farmer is
making the most of his opportunities.
and with guaranteed wheat prices
anu high prices for everything he
grows. the outlook for him is most
encouraging. And Europe will fur
nlsh market for his fat hogs and
steers
1t would be interesting. il possible.
TO assemble comparative statements
OF the farmers bank accounts now
and five years ago, and the list Of
mortgages that have been cancelled.
And 1t would be more interesting per-
haps to have statement Of the Lib
erty Bonds now in the hands of these
tillers of the soil. -
Very soon the farmer will have fur
Their opportunity to prove that he is
not without loyalty as we'll developed
as any mans. For another loan is
almost in sight. loan that will draw
upon us all.
Because Of his price guarantee Of
1925 bushel, Uncle Sam stands to
lose from so to IS cents upon every
bushel Of wheat harvested next seas
on. Having given this guarantee to
the farmer. he will make it good,
That is Uncle Sans way. But what
is Mr.. Farmer going to do for Uncle
Sam in the Victory Liberty Loan?
In every Liberty Loan to date the
farmer. as a class, has bought less
bonds than men in other prosperous
classes. He has been able meantime
to get more sugar and everything
else upon which the government put
a restriction. than others have
The big question now, when he
stands to cash in at % per cent
premium upon his wheat crop. is what
is he going to do next Liberty Loan
drive?
Some Liberty Loan officials are
suggesting that the farmer should
buy 500 bond for each 100 bushels
OF wheat he sells to the government.
He has made the profit and should
have no hesitancy in taking a high
grade security in payment for the diff
ference between what the govern
ment gets and what he receives for
his wheat
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May Throw Light on History.

A number Of psychologists from the
Tokyo Imperial university and else
where are making excavations in the
compound Of the Hakusan shrine,
Toyama prefecture, said to be a most
valuable stnTehouse Of material for
historical study. Doctor Shibata of
the Tokyo university is quoted as say
ing: I'VE may discover some clues
rs to whether our forefathers came
from Corea or from Saghalien." At
the place mentioned number of bones
of women and children are being I'M
earthed.
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her life she was DEFIANT toward her
father. The beginning and end of her
argument, when coaxed, threatened
and cajoled, was:
Il love Vernon. I shall run away
and marry him the first chance 1 get ="
The Barnes mansion was fiat rooted,
Elida had got into the way Of taking
chair up there and reading, writing
and nursing her sorrow. She chose
this rather than the garden, under
constant lynx eyed cynosure. No one
intruded upon that solitude.
II don't think any ardent lover will
elope with my daughter, hedged in the
way we've got her!" the Judge con-
graduated himself, but devoted lovers
have their ways, and somehow Vernon
Clare got secret word to Elitla, and
one starlit night that happened which
set ROckton aflame with excitement
and delight.
Afterwards the man Of all work in
sisted that n great bird Topped into
view aloft. Aunt Tabitha, in the gar
den, deserted winged monster flop
ping overhead and tainted away. They
found part of the upper cornice bro
ken away and Il faint of gasoline in
the atmosphere.
And sailing away against the full
moon was a speeding speck. 1t bore
to safety and Hiss Vernon Clare. ex-
pert aviator. and Elida Barnes, ro-
nance charmed to the full, and two
hours later Elida Barnes was Elida
Clare.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
BERGER LEHMAN,

Private, Company n. 132nd Infantry.
Private Leman was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry In action near
Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1913
When his company reached point
within 100 yards Of It's objective, to
which 1t was advancing under terrific
machine gun fire. Private Leman vol
unfairly and unaided, made his way
forward, after all others had taken
shelter from the direct fire Of an en-
envy machine gun. He crawled to a
flank position Of the gun and after
killing Or capturing the entire crew,
turned the machine gun on the re-
treating enemy. His mother, Mrs.
Anna Leman, lives In Chicago.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
THOMAS E. o'sHEA,
Corporal, M. G. Co., 10th Infantry.

Corporal, M. G. Co., 10Th Infantry.
Corp. O'Shea was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for conspicu-
Gus gallnntry in action near LIE Cate
let. France, September %. 1918. Be-
coming separated from their platoon
by smoke barrage. Corp. O'Shea, with
two other soldiers, took cover in n
shell hole we'll within the enemy lines.
Upon hearing call for help from an
American tank, which had become dis
abled thirty yards from them, the
three soldiers left their shelter and
started toward the tank, under heavy
fire from German machine guns and
trench mortars. In crossing the fire.
swept aren, Corp. O'Shea was mortally
wounded and died of his wounds short
~ afterward. He lived in Summit,
n. j.
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RICHARD II. HILTON,
Sergeant, Company M, 18Th Infantry

Sergeant, Company M, 18th Infantry.
Sergt. Hilton was decorated for con-
spicuous gallantry Mt Brnncourt,
France, October IL, 1913 While Sergt.
Hiltons company was advancing
through the village of Brancourt, it was
held up by intense enflading fire from
machine gun. Discovering that the
fire came from machine gun nest
In shell hole at the edge of the town,
Sergt. Hilton, accompanied by a few
other soldiers, but we'll in advance
Of them- pressed on toward this posi-
ton, firing with his rifle until his am
munition was exhausted, md then with
his pistol, killing six of the enemy and
capturing ten. In the course of this
daring exploit, Sergt. Hilton received
wound from bursting shell which
resulted In the loss of his arm. Sergt.
Hilton's home is at Westville, s. G.
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Clemenceau, Playwriuht.

Like many another Partisan of poll
tics, Monsieur Clemenceau is inter
ested in the finer things of theater
and, like Waldeck-Rousseau before
MIN, assiduously frequents it even
though he happens to be prime min
lister Of France. In his years Of Ieis-
ure he has dabhled also In the writing
Of plays and two of his pieces, lies
Requins" and lie Wolfe du Bonheur,"
have found place on the stage.-Bos
ten Transcript.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
JOHN CALVIN WARD,

Private, Company D, fifth infantry.
Private Ward was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for conspicu-
Gus gallantry In action near Bstrees,
France, October 8, 1918. During an
advance Private Wards company was
held up by a machine gun which was
enfilading the line. Accompanied by a
non.commissloned officer, he advanced
against this position and succeeded in
reducing the nest by killing three and
capturing seven Of the enemy and their
guns. His mother, Mrs. Laura Ward,
lives In Morristown, Tenn.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
HERMAN DAVIS,
Private Company !, 18th
Infantry.

Private Davis, whose home is with
his mother at Big Lake, Ark, won the
Distinguished Service Cross for I'M
usual bravery in action at Molleville
farm, France, October 10, 1913. While
acting as company runner Private
Davis single-handed attacked Ger
man machine gun nest which was
harassing the left flank Of the company
and preventing its advance. He
killed four Of the enemy and captured
the gun, thus allowing the company to
continue forward.
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CHARLES D. PRIEST,
Chaplain, 358th Infantry.

Chaplain Priest (deceased) was dec
Grated for extraordinary heroism in
action near Les HUT Chemins, France,
September %, 1913. Chaplain Priest
disregarded personal danger by going
six hundred yards beyond the front
line, and with the aid Of a soldier, car.
rying back wounded man to shelter.
Chaplain Priests home was at $50
North La Sale street, Chicago, Ill.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21
HARRY GROVER o'coNNoR,
Sergeant, Headquarters Detachment
Personnel Office, 18th Division.

Personnel Office, 18th Division.
Sergt. O'Connor was decorated for
conspicuous bravery in action near st.
Juvi:n, France, October Is, 1918.
SerSt. O'Connor volunteered and went
from hi division headquarters to one
Of the regiments In line to obtain much
needed information and to arrange for
liaison. He covered the distance of
six kilometers through shell fire three
times before the unit WIGS found; and,
while returning with the information,
was seriously wounded by shell
which mortality wounded two COM
panions. He gave water and first MD
to the two men and dragged himself
down the road until he met. soldier
whom he sent for nm ambulance. After
reaching the hospital and having his
wounds dressed, he left the hospital
without the knowledge of the attend
ants and delivered the information to
his division headquarters in person.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21

bottle brought good results, but an
l was bound to get well. ! took
twelve.
Fifteen years ago. started with
Perune and I wouldn't be without
it. My weight is now around 20S
pounds and I am hale and hearty
at the age OF 63. I can do as mucA
work as my daughter"
The use OF Peruna for forty-flvo
years in the American family has
proved its worth. II you are sick.
do not give UP. try Peruna. Write
The Peruna Company. Dept. B. Co
lumbus, Ohio, for DR.. Hartman'0
Health Book. 1t is free. Peruna ia
sold everywhere in liquid and tab
let's. Insist upon having DR.. Hart
mans Famous Peruna Tonic Ask
your dealer for a Peruna Alman4A.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-21

Thousands suffer and thousands
more are destined to suffer from
that most insidious of diseases.
catarrh. Ninety-seven per cent Of
the people have catarrh. 1t is not
confined to the head. nose and
throat as many suppose. Catarrhal
Inflammation may attack the stom-
ach. bowels or any portion OF the
inEs. 1t is no respector OF persons
or position. Everyone is liable to
attack.
= Mrs. Mary Frfcke. 507 Bornman
victims. She says: Il have weighed
HI little as 100 pounds. For years
i suffered with my stomach. cramps
and severe headaches. After read
ing DR.. Hartman's Health Book. I
decided to try Pcruna. The first
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SIDNEY HoLzEMAN,

Private, Machine Gun Co., t32nd In
fantry.
Private Holzeman was decorated for
extraordinary heroism in action in the
Bots de Foret, France, October 10,
1913. After six runners had been killed
or wounded in attempts to get through
heavy shell fire with an important mes
sage from the regimental commander
OF the 39th infantry to the regimental
commander Of the 59th infantry, Pri.
vate Holzeman, with Private James J.
Snyder, responded to a call for volun-
teers, and succeeded in delivering the
message.
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MATEJ kocAk,
Sergeant, Company c, 5th Regiment
u. s. m. C.

y. s. M. G,
Sergeant Kocak (deceased) won the
Distinguished Service Cross for gal
lantry in action near scissors, France,
July Is, 1913. When the advance of,
his battalion was checked by hid.
den machine gun nest, Sergeant Ko-
oak went forward alone. unprotected
by covering fire from his own men;
and worked in between the German
positions in the face Of fire from enemy
covering detachments. Locating the
machine gun nest, he rushed it, and,
with his bayonet drove Off the crew.
Shortly after this Sergeant Kocak or
ganized 25 French colonial soldiers,
who had become separated from their
company and led them in attacking
another machine gun nest, which was
also put out of action.