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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20
Genicourt, France.
January 20, 1919.

Jdhudiy 80 iSiO.
Dear Mother received your letter
and was very glad to hear from you. ]
am we'll and hope you are all the same.
You asked me to tell something about
the big drive and my part in it, so ! will
try to tell something at least.
We went on the drive September 26th
and fought for six days and nights,
through rain and mud, for it rained all
the time. We captured the town OF
Montfaucon, which was very hard to
take. Lots Of boys were killed and
wounded during this battle. We cap
tured lots of Germans, too. | had
some narrow escapes. The shells and
bullets were falling thick around me
and was looking to be killed many a
time during those six days and nights
of hard fighting. saw many fall in
battle, but | came through all right
The 3l3th lost great many men in
that drive, for the town was a very
hard one to take, as the machine gun
nests were so deadly and so thick. We
ran into machine gun nests everywhere
they were so thick. | thought ! was
gone lots Of times. Once as started
across the field to another place shell
bursted on my left side only ten feet
away. The bullets were flying on my
right side, so had to run or be killed.
ran across the field through the lead
en- hail and dropped in shell hole and
was safe.
That particular machine gun nest
was captured, but we ran into many
more, though they didn't stop us. We
kept right on through the flying bullets,
but | thank the Lord that ! pulled
through without scratch.
A few of my company were captured.
stayed with the company through all
the battles and was on all the fronts.
When we came off the drive we went
back OF the lines 20 or 80 miles, where
the artillery was. That night we laid
on the ground for our bed without any
covering. Every day We would move
little farther, hiking it all the time
from one sector to the other until we
came to the Verdun sector. We were
on the Meuse sector when the armistice
was signed, in place called Death
Valley. 1t was rightly named, for il
was hard to take and to hold after II
was taken. One whole platoon was
gassed, but few escaped.
We stayed there two weeks and
moved to a place called Bellsay. We
have been moving from one place tc
another. We are now at place called
Genicourt. II is a fairly good place
II doesn't rain every day here.
Well, don't know when will bt
home but hope il will be soon. vii
close with love for all.
HARRY M. KRETZER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20

Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
0H9 Y ORTA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20

Henry Ford has made public an
nouncement that he is now perfecting
plans for the manufacture By new
corporation Of a cheaper automobile
than any now extensively marketed
Mr.. Ford said he had designated the
car while "resting" at Altadena-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20

United States Senator Howard Sufh-
erland has nominated the following
West Virginia boys for entrance to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis: Fred
erick Mckay Trapnell, Of Charles
Town, principal, and John Seldom, Of
Charles Town, alternate; David H.
Rely, OF Charleston, principal, and
James H. Camden, Of Keyser, alter
nate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20
Harry Kretzer Writes From France.

Harry N. Kretzer, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Otho Kretzer, of Shepherdstown,
has written an interesting letter to his
mother from Genicourt, France. He
is a member Of Company M, 5l3th In
fantry, and was in the hard fighting in
the latter days of the war. His letter,
which is dated January 10th, is as fol-
lows:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. 60c box al
all stores
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-20
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
Executor of the estate of W. W. Myers,
deceased, hereby notifies all persons in
dehted to said estate to make prompt
payment. Persons having claims
against the estate will please present
them, properly authenticated, for set
tlement.
G. W. MYERS, Executor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-09-25
He's Lucky at That.

My youngest boy and l were in a
restaurant and the waiter asked what
we would have. The boy said ANY
thing but ham and eggs; that's all I
ever get at home."-Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-09-25
What Are These Naples?

WHaI TTV THESE WdPIGSI
What are these naples and beeches
and birches but odes and idyls and
m%adrigals; what are these pines and
frs and spruces but holy hymns2-
Holmes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-09-25

HE United States of America is pre-
pairing an illustrated history of the
great war which will tell exactly
what happened when the Huns hit
the Yanks. In the meantime con-
gress has picked out a few sample
fighting Yanks and awarded them
the Medal of Honor, not for doing
their mere duty, but for "conspicu-
GUS gallantry and intrepidity above
and beyond the call of duty" In
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
PROGRAMS OUT
FOR CONFERENCE

The High School Conference, to be
held at the University May Is, 16, ana
II, has many new features. One of
the most noticeable changes is the ad-
dition Of the county superintendent
to be regular conference of high
school superintendent and University
faculty. This movement has grown
out Of the increased interest in rural
education and was brought about by
Miss Minnie ]. Nelson, State Super
intendent Of P,Iolic Instruction. The
regular athletic and defamation con-
tests will take place at this time an6
in addition the new Musical Contest
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23

Education Association of North Dakota to consider SENATE
BILL 1874, after careful deGberaton, and not unnrndful eff the ap-
parent unanimous expression of the Association yesterday after
noon, together with the professional opinion Of DR.. George D.
Strayer, President Of the National Education Association, and
Professor of Educational Administration, Teachers College Co.
lumbia University, New York City, in which he states that SEN
ATE BILL 1874 "as enacted, violates the most fundamental pin-
cple of educational administration we therefore do recommend
that this Association do hereby go on record as condemning
SENATE BILL 1874 as educationany unsound.
2. We recognize and believe that this is not a political but edu-
caional question and that therefore the educators Of the STATE,
thru the STATE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION should present
this bill in its true light to the people, to the end that it may be
defeated at the coming referendum election July eighth, nineteen
hundred nineteen.
8. We recommend that the President of this Association be
hereby empowered to appoint a member of this Association to meet
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sERGT. BLEwErT HONE:

jamestown, N. d., April 2S-Sergt.
George Blewett, son Of County Audi
to rand Mrs. Andrew Blewett, wound
ed in action in the Cambari-St. Quen-
tin area by a piece Of sharpenel ON
September 20, and who for a few
years prior to his enlistment IN 9
New York ambulance corps was 90
gaged in newspaper work In New
York leity, has returned 70 Jamestown
fasvtsit hisl parents. Sergt.. B(ewett
1eturned "a, the United, States 81
4ArSh VIII Tie famsos .e7th sDtvt1iaa.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY DECLARES
SENATE BILL 234 TO BE UNSOUNI

LILO NOICn DakOCa,A pI1l IL, 1919,
To the Legi3atiye Committee Of the
State Educational Association
provides for a Board Of Administration for the general supervision
and administration of all state penal, charitable and educational
the state. I am glad to submit herewith my opinion viii regard
y L. ln'> The ae' law, " enacted Ray Viels SMs9 the le fn most fa! fands e %e pqinci-
pie of educational administration, that of differentiation between
tration Of our schools. ANY Board Of Control which is placed on
a salary basis and that is required by law to supervise the schools
sional administrator of schools, which should be, and usually is,
placed in the hands of a state SUPERINTENDENT Of schools or a com
officer.
of Administration to employ a secretary whose salary should not
exceed three thousand dollars per annum, and such administra-
school inspectors, accountants and employees as ma may be be- ne ecs
sary: Under the provisions Of this section there will inevitably
dent Of public education and the other officers employed by this
BEAR sSa5d; t. It's is n netsT 70 thy that that the tnss secretary may receive a salary
8. In Section Seven it is provided that there shall be appointed
an sale Of tSe B commission ths ea and fa@t Subject b &c h to the eh direction smd and ssn ap-
vision Of the certi6cation of teachers, Standardization of schools,
courses Of study for the several classes Of public schools and such
other work as may be assigned to them by the Board. This Sec
supervision Of states schools.
Such assistance az may be required. in addition to the staff en-
TO- the judgment Of this officer: The enactment nt?s Of a law taking
make for the development of public school systems, can operate
lions Of that Office and to create a situation in in which ia-wnl and
confusion VII take the place OF an orderly and cooperative devel
' T. = The eqa lsa's expressed above :% ill., I am confident, be verified
by those most competent to pass upon the current practice in state
school administration. + should. like to refer your committee in
particular to an authoritative statement on state and county
school administration, viz: Cubberly's Estate and County School
Administration" In it you will find not only the judgment Of the
author; but the practice Of those states that have achieved most
In the development of a state school system.
. l 7sss: ;i? sseRaGp D. srRAyrR.
+ PresidentN4N&ptiona Education Association.
ESQ., e sa!assf eeisabi ae 6asesssFS.
*.4: * 8liI1 As uNsounD
xxi s*.&" Senate BIZ No. III
! l. VI IN Re4tsAl sqnpittaet appreciated ~hg the afU<hxaetssp!
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
BATTLE OF SCISSORS
TOOK. BIG DEATH TOLL

Cooperstown, N. D., April o.
Wounded in the leg and gassed while
in the midst of the Vesle river fight,
Albert Perchert has returned to
Cooperstown, following his discharge
at Camp Lee. Va.
MI. Perchert was in Company K,
S9th infantry, which went into action
the first time on July 10 near Sois-
sons with $50 men in ting line. Three
days later, according to Mr.. Perchert,
there were only IS able-bodied men.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
QUAINT PACKING EGGS

In many Korean towns one sees
piles Of eggs outside the shops, done
up in straw rolls. This is the Korean
method of packing eggs. There are,
as a rule, ten eggs in a roll, and the
straw casing is SO cleverly twisted
andHso strongly woven that it can be
moved without fear of the eggs fall
ing out. Anative will lift up a roll,
place it across his shoulders and
march away, and though the III may
sway dangerously to and fro, its con-
tents always remain intact.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
REQUEST TO BOOST
6 GAS RATES TABLED

jamestown, N. D., April. 23:-Action
on the ordinance which was introduce
ed at the session of the city council,
providing for an increase I, gas rates,
has been postponed indefinitely. Some
time ago, the jamestown Gas COM
pany asked permission of the city
council to boost the gas rates in
jamestown. 1t appears that the gas
company has offered no substantial
grounds for an increase in it's rates at
this time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
COMMITTEE ON ROADS
AND BRIDGES NAMED

jamestown, N. D., April 23.-Mayor
H. c. Flint has appointed Aldermen
L. c. L'Moore, W. J. Joos and S. w.
B Still as the committee on city
streets and bridges The appoint
ments on this commission are con
sidered of special significance there
this year in view of large amount of
road work to be done in jamestown.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
SMOKES PIPE OWNED
BY GERMAN CAPTAIN

Mandan, N. D., April 23.-Chief of
Police Reynolds is smoking a Ger
mn pipe today. It formerly belong
ed to a captain in the German army,
who was found dead at a table in a
dug-out after a drive had been made.
The pipe was given to the chief by
his son-in-law, Edward Eerring, who
brought it home with him on-his re
turn home from France.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23

A fan, several fraternal badges and
a self-starting window shade we're
among the "useful articles of cloth
ing" received by one Red Cross chap
ter. Imagine shipping a fan to a ST.
berian refugee.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
MADDOX MUSICIANS
ORGANIZE A BAND

Maddox, N. D., April 32.-Concert
tours by the First and the Second
regiment bands of North Dakota,
have had an effect on musicians of
Maddox, who have formed a banl
with Odin Erickson as president; Geo.
Moore, Jr. vice president, and OAR
win Olson as secretary.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
ABANDONs SEARCH
FOR SONS BODY

Kensal, N. D., April 23.-Search for
the body of Ole Helseth, who lost his
life in the James river Sunday after
noon, April 6, has been abandoned.
The father of the drowned man, ac-
companied by neighbors and resi-
dents Of. Kensal, followed up every
clue that would tend to locate the body
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
WEBSTER SCHOOL
TO GIVE PLAY

On Monday evening, May S, the
Webster High School will give a play
in that village, the play being entitled
"The Farmerette." The pupils Of
the school have been doing some heavy
work on this play, and it is predict
ed that it will a good one. The pub
lie are cordially invited to be present
on that evening and they are assured
that they will get their moneys worth
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
COMMITTEE NAMED
TO CENSOR "MOVIES"

Valley City, N. D., April pa
committee has been appointed by the
city council to visit the motion pic
ture houses of Valley City and censo,
any pictures which may be offensive.
The council also adopted a resolution
regulating the price Of draying in
Valley City.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
Northwestern News
GIRLS CAPTURE HIGH
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Neville, N. D., April 23.-Miss Ruth
johnson and Miss Ingeborg, members
of the senior class of Neville high
school scholarships for the highest
scchool scholarships for the highest
standing in their four years work.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
HANKINSON STORE
IS BURGLARIZED

Hankinson, N. D., April 23.-Mer-
chandise valued at approximately $500
a taken by robbers who broke into
the new dry goods and clothing store
of the Wipperman Mercantile COM
pany. Entrance to the building was
effected from the rear. An attempt
to break into the store was made
early in the year. -
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
RIVER IS HIGH

La Moure, N. D., April 23.-The
river at this point has been higher
during the past week than at any
time since the spring of 1897, follow
ing the winter of "the big snow"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
SHELDON AUTHORITIES
AFTER "SCORCHERS"

Sheldon, N. D., April 29.-sheldon
has joined other cities of North Da-
kota in fighting speed maniacs.
"Scorching" main streets Of Sheldon
must end under orders issued to Mar
shall Grant by the village board.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-04-23
LANGDON TO STAGE
MASONIC MEETING

Langdon, N. D., April 23.-Langdon
Shriners are making an effort to Sc
cure KEN temple band of Grand Forks
for a big Masonic meeting to be held
on May 1 nd 2. The patrol is also
wanted.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
Echoes of Woodcraft.

At the regular meeting, held
Tuesday evening, the Neighbors
of Woodcraft elected the follow
ing officers for the coming year
Past Guardian Neighbor, Flor
ence johnson and Arvilla Yates
Advisor, Gwendolyn Stellmon
Magician, Alice Hines; clerk, AL
va White; banker, Mamie Bas-
kett; managers, Minnie Stems,
Mary Lehr, Jennie Blakely; at
tendant, Evangeline Stevens; in
ner sentinel, Bessie Newman; out
er sentinel, Lefty Biggart captain
Of guards, Gladys Smith; must
elan, Nellie Sullivan; press CORE
spondent, Marie Medved; INSTALL
ing officer, Mary V. Stevens.
In the contest for members it
was reported that the division
with Mamie E. Basket as captain
had secured 20 members, and the
division with Pearl Heston as cap
tain, s members. So banquet
will be forthcoming for the win
ming side in the near future.
The Circle will work as whole
for the next two months to secure
at a reduced rate when
the dispensation closes.
NJ " S., Press Cor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
THE SAME OLD "LEMON" TO
THE NORTH.

If North Idaho gets in on the
state highway funds, the course OF
things will have to change from
what they have been in the past.
The Orofino Tribune of last week
illustrated this fact in the follow
ing news item:
an. B. Erb, president of the
board of commissioners Of the
Clearwater highway district, and
R. HI. Bailey, who holds a ike po-
sition with the Pierce highway,
have returned from Boise, to
which city they went to learn the
condition Of state highway funds
that might be available for aiding
in road construction in their re-
spective districts. The Tribune
was informed that the gentlemen
found that the districts in the
southern part of the state had
cleaned up the entire appropria-
ton, and that nothing would be
available up this way until after
the meeting of the next legisla-
ture.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
HERHhDS
ITEMs Nor INTENDED TO hir OR MISS
ANYONE IN PARTICULAR BUT JusT TO
REMIND

That curbing the profiteers is
the great national jol1e--but with
no place to laugh.
That the snow is a little prema-
ture for most every one bnt the
school boy. He was ready for it.
That, when you speak well Of
others, you forge a bright and I'M
breakable link in your own repu-
tation.
That ifthis community goes shy
on coal it may find a way to bring
a lot Of the nearby wood into use
fulness.
That horses will doubtless come
into their own again some day, but
now-it's a question of who'll
feed 'em.
THAT man works eight hours
and calls it day. His wife works
day and night and is never thru.
Time to strike.
That now they say Paris gowns
are more daring than ever. Who
really originates these Paris
gowns, anyway?
That everybody will be awful
ly obliged to the weather man if
he'll just fix it so the fall seeding
can be finished.
That a couple of weeks Of nice
weather now will make mighty
difference in the prairie ex-
chequer next year.
That this life contains many a.
humanized diamond in the rough !;
and, likewise, many a highly pol
ished piece of glass.
That the flying parsono had
one advantage over his fellows.
He knows how to pray when a
squat rocks the boat.
That destroyed happiness may
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30

be converted into a lasting bless
ing-if one understands how to
assemble the shattered pieces.
That, in the face of the prom
Used long winter, it's worse than
foolish to. be wasteful mot to
save every resource one can.
That it is quite right and
proper to love your neighbor as
you love yourself, but don t talk
in your sleep if she is young and
handsome.
That the least catchy advertise
ment these days is the one which
starts off with big noise about
here's your chance to get the
world for a song-we don't want
your money we just want to give
you present, etc.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
Hand-Picked Seed Wheat

Twin Falls county farmers have
been so well pleased with success
attained in increasing wheat
yields by seed selection Of Dick
low wheat that they are applying
in large numbers at the farm bu-
reau office in that county for this
improved grain. Carl Irwin is re
ceiving much of the credit for this
improved grain, by his devotion to
a tedious and exacting system of
selection. He visits every wheat
field and closely scrutinizes each
promising head, separately. The
best kernels are chosen for seed.
Mr.. Irwin in this manner selects
sufficient seed for the sowing of
an acre of improved wheat each
year. The type of DicElow pro-
posed for establishment is heavy
compact, club-shaped kernel, rum
ming from 10 to Is meshes long,
with four to six kernels in a
mesh, making eight to IL kernels
around the head.
Go to the Prairie Lumber Co.
for your building plans. If.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
THE SKY PILOT.

IN times past we have been ac-
customed to refer to the preacher
as a sky pilot The name stuck,
whether it was pleasing to the
clergy or not.
But it remained for preacher
himself to justify in fact the ap-
pellation applied in jest. Lieu
tenant Maynard, chaplain in the
United States army, carried off
the honors in cross country dis
tance flight, in which ten avia-
tors lost their lives.
As sky pilot he is pronounce
ed success, for his feat required
nerve and Judgment of an excep-
tionally high order.
Now, if he can preach as well
as he can fly, he should be able
III time to tell the truth to the av-
erage congregation and get away
with it.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30
FIND THE COMMON GROUND.

The policy Of standing pat
may be an admirable one at times,
but in the present industrial up
heaval it is apparently being car
ried to extremes.
The steel strike is a fair illus
tration. Judge Gary in the begin
ming assumed a sphinx-like atti-
tude, refused to meet the labo.
people for a conference, and has
since been standing pat. The
strike leaders are in defiant mood
and are also standing pat. The
public is holding the bag and is
wondering if time will ever
come when it can let loose.
The strikers may be right in
tying up the great steel industry
Of the United States, or they may
not-as you see it. Judge Gary
may be justified in his silent de-
fiance, or he may not that. also,
according to your views. But Que
thing is certain. Between the two
elements "a great international in
dustry is at standstill, and it
will require long tire to recover
the ground that is being lost.
Judge Gary should come down
from his lofty perch and talk with
his workmen. If he is too proud
to meet them face to face he might
delegate the task to one of his Of
ficials who is more democratic in
his tastes and in his views.
The steel trust is powerful, we
concede. But an aroused public
opinion is even more powerful.
Throw out the radicals and
bring the more conservative
brains of the two contending fore
es together and something tangi-
Bile and satisfactory will result.
Standing pat in this instance is
becoming. a public calamity, and
is breeding bolshevism and nh
tional peril.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-10-30

Now, in-face of the strained sit
uation in our own fair land Of
plenty, every citizen should take
a firm grip on things and ponder
well the value to the world and
himself of the government under
which he@ lives, and stand firmly
by it for once it fails, only chaos
looms ahead. Who'd exchange
the things Uncle Sam guarantees
his citizens for what Mexico Of
fers? And yet there is an ele-
ment working here today which
would have the country Of Wash
ington and Lincoln transposed in
to seething, shiftless "greaser"
state.