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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1918)
P O L K T H E C O U N T Y POST. A Semi We a k l y Newspaper. Publ i shed T wi c e a We e k et Independence, Po l k County, Oregon, on Tuesday and Fr i day HOW YOUR MONEY UNITED WAR FUND COUNTY QUOTAS BE NEEDED WILL HELP “BOYS’ SURE TO IN WARJjAMPAIGN - of Seven Even End of Hostilities Would Chairmen of Organization Also Not Change This. Great Welfare Organizations. Given Herewith. Official Entered as Second-class matter March 26, 1918, at the postofflce at In dependence, Oregon, under the Act of March 3,1879. Statement •B O Y - SCOUTS Though the war should cease 1 » - Citizens of Oregon, In the week of Following are the official quotas of Subscription R atos: $1.5« a Y e a r S trictly in A d van ce; S i* Months November 11-18, will respond to the mediately it is said that every cent of each county In the United War Work (Conducted by National Council o f the Boy Scouts o f Am erica.) 11.00; Throo months 50 cents. A U subscriptions stopped at expiration. « * “ of the United War Work Casspaign the 3170,500,000 sought in the United Campaign, week of November 11, chair ’ 1 for funds to make happy and effective War Work campaign In the United man of each county and his address the fighting men of the Nation. That States, for the seven approved organ Baker county, 318,650, J. F. O’Bryant, WHAT SCOUTING REALLY IS the citizens will uphold the common izations ministering to the American Baker, Oregoa; Benton county, 310,600, C L Y D E T. ECKER, Editor. wealth’s notable record in doing its fighters, will be needed juat the same. W. E Kyler, Corvallis; Clackamas Scouting isr the process o f making ahare to win the war is taken for This la the word of leaders of the county, 326,700, A. C. Howland, Oregon real men out o f real boys, by a real granted, once the needs are under fund-raising campaign and their ex City; Clatnop, 320,650, B. F. Stone, program which works. Leave it to Wilson. Let the President name the terms stood. planation is easily comprehended. In Astoria; Columbia, 310,350, Charles Scouting is a happy, wholesome, of peace. I f he does so, the world will be assured of a set Oregon’s quota .in the joint drive of the first place, it has been officially Wheeler, St, Helens; Coos, 318,150, ■worthwhile, outdoor school. the seven great organizations doing estimated that 18 months to two years Charles Hall, Marnhfield; Crook, 34, Scouting is a huge, splendidly or tlement that will not only eliminate Hun militarism, but war service work is 3770,000. Presi must elapse before all the American 150, W. F. King, Prinevllle; Curry, ganized game, a progressive game. It militarism under any other name will find no fertile soil dent Wilson authorized this united boys can be returned from foreign 32,550, Hardy T. Stewart, Port Orford; gets somewhere. drive and named the participating soil. There are the men of many other Deschutes, 36,500, T. H. Foley, Bend Scouting is more than a game. It in any country. bodies. The purposes for which the countries to be transported home when Douglas, 318,400, Hon. O. P. Coshaw, teaches signaling and first aid and the war ends, eo the number of boats funds are needed and to which they Roseburg; Gilliam, 36,600, D. R. Parker, fire fighting and outdoor cookery and are dedicated are vital to the war's for use of the Yankee* will be limited. Condon; Grant, 36,500, C. D. Tyler, a host o f other useful and important A frantic appeal is being made to re-elect Mr. Hawley success. Then there is also the faot that thoa John Day; Harney, 36,500, I. S. Geer, things. It teaches also self-reliance sands must remain so long as the great The Y. M. C. A. has more than 2000 to congress. He will he elected all right— we can’t help Burns; Hood River, 36,800, Leslie But und helpfulness, courage and courtesy, properties and stores of the United In the great battle zone and is ler, Hood River; Jackson, 320,850, Wm. loyalty and reverence, patriotism and ourselves. His only opponent, a socialist, can hardly be huts ministering to the boys overseas, in States have not beg disposed of or G. Talt (N o rth ), Medford, E. V. Carter, honor. expected to figure in the November reckoning. The resur trench and camp, leaving undone noth returned (South), Ashland; Jefferson, 33,050, Scouting is nonsectarian, though its Immediate cessation #f war activi Howard W. Turner, Madras; Jose rection against the reign of King W illis must come in the ing it can do to help them. In America Ideals are In accord with those o f the tho “ Y ” is in every camp and canton ties in Europe would plainly create phine, 37,100, George E. Lundberg, modern church and it is based upon a Republican party within its own family circle. ment. It is with the boys “ crossing grave problems connected with the Grants Pass; Klamath, 310,800, A. B. pledged allegiance to the service o f over” and, at request o f the War De care of the men. Remove the great Epperson, Klamath Falls; Lake, 36,- God, the brotherhood o f man. motive which actuates every man at partment, has recently joined in the 350, J. F. Burgess, Lakeview; Lane, Scouting is not organized for war In a time of peace, Governor Withycombe would be de task of instructing sélectives even be the front today and throw him into 329,800, Richard S. Smith, Eugene; service, not yet exclusively fo r peace dull inactivity, with nothing much to Lincoln, 34,650, B. F. Jones, Newport; fore they are called. feated. W e can go further and say Unit in a time of peace, service. It is organized for service, all War work of the Y. W. C. A. is thus do but await his chance to return to Linn, 322,600, P. A. Young, Albany; he would not have been re-nominated. War or no war, if outlined by Mrs. W illiam MacMaster, home and loved ones, and the work of Malheur, 311,400, W. W. Wood, On service, any service, high or humble, keeping him cheerful increases In mag tario; Marion, 337,650, W. I. Staley, big or little— Just service. a majority of the people of Oregon want a change in the State chairman: Scouting Inculcates a patriotism “ Already we have in this country nitude. The soldier*welfare organiza Salem; Morrow, 36,750, M. D. Clark, which holds Itself ready to serve coun tions foresee all phases of this grave governor’s chair, they should make such a change, and 2,000,000 women doing actual war Heppner; Multnomah, 3306,050, Dr. H. try in whatever form the need and the while another 2,000,000 have re contingency. They foresee how great C. Fixott, Morgan Bldg., Portland; call may come. Preparedness is the not he buncoed by any “ war governor” stuff. It is politi work, leased men for service by undertaking would be the need for reading matter, Polk, 312,700, H. I. Fenton, Dallas; scout platform. entertainments, amusements, recrea Sherman, 35,250, Geo. B. Bourhill, their work. To the Y. W. C. A., ‘the cal twaddle without merit. There are 25,(XX) men in the Scouting is democratic. It aims not Moro; Tillamook, 38,650, C. J. Ed best big sister in the world,’ has been tion and the cheery personal touch. to run every boy into one groove, but state who would make just as good a war governor as has committed by the government and mili % wards, Tillamook; Umatilla, 334,200, W A R N S OP GERMAN M. R. Chessman, Pendleton; Union, to help each to develop into the fullest Mr. Withycombe; in fact most of them would have done tary authorities the serious respon PERSHING PUBLI manhood o f which he is capable. CI TY 315,150, G eirge Palmer, La Grande; sibility of directing the thought, creat Scouting also knows no bounds o f Wallowa, 39,800, Wade Slier, Enter better.. 8». 131131 ing the environment and furnishing Germany’s efforts to Involve the prise; Wasco, 313,250, E. O. McCoy, class, or creed or race. It speaks the the material needs of this army of girls. Already 105 hostess houses have United States and her Allies into a The Dalles; Washington, 321,550, J. universal languuge o f world boyhood. The end and aim o f scouting is good been opened, War Service Clubs organ consideration of peace terms and an H. Garrett, Hillsboro; Wheeler, 33,050, citizenship, to make men “ physically armistice did not impress James F. C. O. Port wood, Fossil; , Yamhill, 318,- ized, the Patriotic League created, strong, mentally awake, morally nurses sent where needed and now we Pershing, brother o f General Pershing, 660, W. B. Dennis, Carlton. straight.” are asked to furnish emergency hous as being sincere and designed to give ing for thousands o f girl war workers.” the world what it is praying for. Mr. M ISUNDERSTANDING CLEARED UP 6COUT8 LARG EST W ORLD BODY. John W. Kelley, associate drive di Pershing, who was in Oregon recently A misunderstanding relative to the rector, says of the Knights of in the interest of the United War Work drive, which opens November 11, cau canteen work of the Y. M. C. A. has Do people generally know that the Columbus: been cleared up by the War Depart Boy Scouts o f America Is the greatest “ Knights of CoiumbuB hails are In tioned the American people against ment, which Issued the following: single volunteer organization In the operation in all cantonments, training the too-common tendency to become "M atter of prices asked by Young world? It wus the largest organization camps and naval stations in the United apathetic under the idea that peace Men’s Christian Association for its taking part In the two campaigns ic? States and the halls are also establish and the cessation of hostilities are at articles sold in canteens overseas al the Liberty loan. There are million? hand. ed with the American Expeditionary small chew of Gravely says that down South “ When heaven is ready to negotiate ready investigated by war department o f scouts all over the world, In every Forces in France, Italy, Russia and holds its good taste. the best people won’t and condition is being remedied. The country. England. The motto is ‘Everybody with hell,” he declared, “ thih will Young Men's Christian Association That’s why it lasts so Since America went to war the chew anything but Real Welcome’, service being given irrespec America be ready to make peace with Germany.” He told of the great work was originally asked by General things that have happened to the Boy tive o f race, creed, or rank. Millions much longer than a big Gravely. T h e y know of cigarettes, pipes, bouillon cubes, gum being done In Europe by the Y. M. C. Pershing to run the canteens for the Scouts o f America and the part that chew of ordinary plug. army on a cost basis. In order to do boy scotfts all over the globe hove h o w it’s m a d e — the packages and tons of chocolate have A., Knights of Columbus, Salvation Gravely way. It costs been given free to the soldiers over Army and other agencies, and called this it had to reckon in price fixing been called upon to play in pressing forward the activities that will win 11 goes f u r lk t r — th a t'» why you seas. One of the specialties is the pro on Americans to respond liberally in such overhead charges as transporta nothing extra to chew cam f t the f e d ta cit o f thit d ost motion of athletics and a considerable supporting the campaign about to open tion charges and marine insurance so this war have made an epoch In the this class o f ' plug. A t f tobacco without extra cost. item in the budget is for baseball equip for raising money with which to carry that prices were much higher than in boy life o f this land und of the world. this country. ment, boxing globes, etc. In the war on these activities. W ar conditions demand an Increase “ The Young Men’s Christian Asso In numbers and efficiency. zone the troops are followed with There motor trucks which are virtually GENERAL PERSHI NG MODEST MAN ciation made no profits, but lost thou should be 2,000,000 Boy Scouts of sands of dollars. Arrangements now America In the country. There would traveling huts,‘ fully stocked with ath “ All that General Pershing wants made will enable them to obtain sup be that number if men who may not go letic goods, stationery, cigarettes, and now is the success of the American plies from sources that will reduce to the front would undertake at home the like.” Needs and activities o< the Jewish boys in France, and to avoid, so far overhead charges and keep prices this work o f practical patriotism. The 0 boys who are not yet scouts are Just W elfare Board, explained by Ben Sell as possible, any glory for himself,” down.” P D GRAVELY T O O A C C O C O ., D A N V I L L E VA declared-James F. Pershing, brother as anxious to serve the nation as the ing, are : UNI TED WA R WORK OFFICERS boy scouts who are. “ In one year the number of our fie l* of America's leader in the field, in an representatives has grown from 10 to address delivered In Portland recently The president o f the United States State committee officers for the 213. .Now we are faced with the de in behalf of the United War Work has glvep scouting a definite place in United W ar Work Campaign are W drive, which opens November 11. The mand for 400 additional workers in M. Ladd, chairman; O. W. Davidson, the nattbnal affairs. this country and 100 overseas. The speaker paid a tribute to the men in director; John W. Kelley, and Mrs. money going Into our fund pays nec thd ranks, and gave his audience an MAKI NG FIELD MAP8. William H. Marshall, associates; direc idea of the high esteem in which the essary expenses and salaries, furnishes tor publicity, Ira F. Powers; speakers' boys are held by tkelr commander. Bibles and prayerbooks by the thou and entertainers’ bureau, J. W. Day; sands and letterheads and envelopes by He showed the importance of war students, John H. Rudd; vicetory boys the million, and provides ramp, edu work in this country as aa imperative and girls' feature, W alter A. Goss necessity to the victory of the Allies cational and recreational activities for Chairmen of the seven allied organ in the battles for Democracy, and the fighters, both here and abroad.” Uations: “ W ar Camp Community Service,” urged that no dimunitlon in speed be Y. M. C. A „ Mr. Ladd; Y. W. C. A „ explains Emery Olmstead, state chair allowed to result through recent peace Mrs. W illiam MacMaster; War Camp proposals. Unqualified indorsement man, “ developed from the commission Community Service, Emery Olmstead; created by the War and Navy Depart of the United W ar Work drive was American Library Association, W. L. ments, first known as the Fosdlck Com voiced by Mr. Pershing who is one of mission. The community is its partic the leading authorities on conditions Brewster; Knights of Columbus, Frank J. Lonergan; Salvation Army, O. C. ular field and thousands of workers now texlsting along the battlefront, In many recipe* the num ber o f egg* m ay be reduced B o rtia e y e r; Jewish W elfare Beard, are assisting the towns in caring for and he was especially desirous that with excellent results by using an additional quantity Ben Selling. visiting soldiers and sailors, providing there be no relaxation of efforts in o f Royal Baking P o w d tr, about a teaspoon, for each egg John R. Mott, o f Now York, is direc- wholesome amusement and clean rec behalf of the several war work funds. tor-ls-chief and Lyman L. Pierce, of omitted. T h e following recipe is a practical example: reation and surrounding the camps Baa PYaactsco, is director of the B e st B ig 8isters. with hospitality.” , Chocolate Sponge Roll Functions of the American Library The Y. W. C. A. is known as “ The Western Department, embracing eight Association, sal's W illiam L. Brewster, Best Big Sister in the World." Of the states, including Oregon. — That D ark-haired Chap from V irginia PEYTON BRAND Fewer Eggs are required with R O YAL POWDER ease Soar ttahtM poona m elted •huruning M cup hot w ater 1 teaapoon van illa ttaaapp oni M oral Baking f I cup i auger la t i* I a«uaraa m alted chocolat* Tho aid Powder asllad f a r d i DIRECTIONS— 81ft flour, baking powder and Bait together thrs# time*. Boat whole eggs. Add slowly sugar, than boiling water slowly;add next vanilla, maltad chocolate and malted shortening, without beating. Sift in dry ingredients, and fold in as lightly as possible. Pour into large baking pan lined with oiled paper, and bak* in slow ovsn twenty minutes. Whan dona, turn out on a damp, hot cloth, sprsad with white icing and rolL Boeklet ot recipes which economies In eggs and other eapeneive Ingredient, mailed free. Address ROYAL BAK1NO POWDER CO, / ht> IM W illiam 91, New York Independence National Hank Established .1889 A Successful Business Career of Twenty-Five Years Here’s your chance—give to the Y. M.. Y. W.. K. of C., Salvation Army, ' Jewish Welfare Board. Library Vato j elation and the W *r Community Serv- loo and you help make a soldier, sailor or marine happier and better. t. IN T E R E ST P A ID O N T IM E D E P O SIT S state chairman, are “ to provide books and reading matter to the soldiers and sailors through co-operating agencies and directly.” Thirty library build ings have been I provided at caatoa- iients; 3,760,000 donated books dis tributed; 1.000.000 books and tons of magazines sent abroad, and 600,000 needed military technical books bought and given the men. These are some things the Salvation Army does, according to O. C. Bortz- meyrr. state chairman: "On lines of csmmunlcatloa our huts are open day and night. Then, follow ing their methods, our men and women go right to the trenches and distribute chocolate, coffee, doughnut- and pies. Stzty per cent of the 1000 workers are women. We have now 703 huts and 60 ambulances in service. In the past few months aid has been given the Red Cross in bending abroad 100.600 parcels,” ”5 Officers and Directors H. Hirschberg, Pres. D. W. Sears, V. P. Ira 1). Mix, Cashier W. H. Walker I. A. Allen O. D. Butler Do you want to get a goad book to a soldier, tailor or marine? GI VE to the American Library Asse«dation. QI VE to the war welfare agencies and keep up the morale of our fight- Tag forcoa. Send a doughnut to the front Hat by giving to tho Salvatiou Army. 3170,500.000 to be raised in the United War Work Campaign 316,000,000 will go to the work of this organization. Hospitality to the fighting man and to his visiting friends. Is the motto of the War Community Service, a mighty necessary thing. “ CARRY ON,? IS CRY O FFICIAL The caution Issued recently la Portland by James F. Pershing, brother of Oeneral Pershing, against relaxation of war work activities, haa been echoed in messages issued by departmental heads In Washington, D. C., copies of which ware sent t# Executive Secretary John Kol- lock, of the Oregoa State Council of Defease. “ Carry on” is the theme of thooe telegrams, whsse senders felt the Oerman peace proposals might Interfere with caaipalgn plans just formulated. Consequently, the United War Work drive, which speas Novem ber 11. w4ll be conducted with * even more vigor than had Ger many not sought to bring about peace on her own terms. The departmental heads, as well as Mr, Pershing, emphasize the need of continued activities by the several affiliated organisa tions participating in the drive, even after hoetilitles have ceased. Huts far Nurses. Huts for nurses are maintained by the Y. W. C. A. at the base hospitals in France. T o extend this work a portion of the United W ar Work funds to ho raised in November will be used FERSH IN G ’8 “ DO W ITH O U T IT ” CLUB8 Organization of “ do without It” clubs in America, as a means Of aiding the United W ar Work oampalgn. which open November / l, was rocommendsd by James F. Psrshiag. brother of Geaoral Pershing, in an address delivered recently in Portland in behalf of the drive. He urged the American people to make some sacrifices la order to help “ carry on” the great undertaking that is to furnish money for war work in the battle zone during the coming year. A great percent age of American people, he said, do aot know, frem any sacrifices made thus far. that a war is ia progress. Relaxation of activi ties because of peace proposals, be declared, should not be toler ated. and naked people of the country ta throw their whole energy aad co-operation behind this la toot drive for securing funds for the seven big war working agendas consolidated in the campaign. All Flret-Clae* Scouts Must Be Able to Make and Read a Chart. SERBIA REGENT FORMS SCOUTS. What to do with the orphans o f the slain soldiers was one of the biggest problems Serbia faced after being practically vanquished. A fter the bom bardment o f Monastlr there were thou sands of the lads practically waifs. Prince Alexander, regent of Serbia, took the little fellows In charge and formed them Into companies o f boy scouts. He won the love o f the little fellow ^ and nothing pleases them more than to form for review before the prince. And he is as keenly Interested as they, always commending the youngsters on their progress, and at each review gl*| Ing them some new pointer to advano* them In scout lore. BOY SCOUT GOOD TU RN8. The Richmond commission on tr a l^ lng camp activities has made publl* the result o f the count taken to asem* tain how many soldiers from Camp Lee come to Richmond to spend Sat urday night and Sunday. Through an arrangement with the boy acouta all entrances to the city were posted and a close check was kept on all visitors. It showed that 2.225 soldiers came In, and there will be an Increase la the *® 31i Jflyriportatjon faciliU**,