K E J Bell Geo. Bell W. F. Kleeker K Ed. Smith Mrs. Eli C. N. Korrett C. R. Lee A. C. Thomas Albert Erauk J. H. Quinn M. Mueller W B. Munkers W. E. Chrlsman Jos. Sestake G H. Toellee Grace Elder V. P. Lancefleld E. J. Mack Mrs. Ada Tate C. J. and C. E. Selbel C. H. Brewer H. A. Beauchamp E. C. Titus J. T. Hunt IV. A. Riggs Mrs. J. H Missler J. H. Missler Ed. Doefler Milford Z. Allen Leo J. Rock C. A. Beauchamp Joseph Lulay C. S. Clark A. D. Murphy Josiah Morley Edmundson & Pelm ore Rudolph J. Kusey Horace Lilly L. R Lilly L. S. Lambert Nettie M. Downing E. C. Downing Mrs. M. J Downing Elisabeth Martin A. L. Murphy Elisa Taylor C. A. I.uthy George Keech W arren Richardson A. C. Stowell Mrs. O. W. Humphrey Emma W ilbur J. P. W ilbur E. Roy Alois Imper W. R. K eefer Joseph Fischer Grant Murphy Emma Sloper Stanley A. Starr Albert T itle . George A. Smith Richard Hensley Andrew Fischer N. J. Gehlen J. M Ringo W . N. Pintler W R. Ray Frank I. Jones N ellie E. Jones Cecil Schaefer C. B. McElhanev Mrs Eliza E. Hawley B. A. Schaefer Wm. Nendel Mrs. J. O. Tate F. F. Foster W. E. Chrlsman J. A. Hendershott W. M Follis W . J. Hewett Chas. D. Stayton J. R. Gardner J. A. Wourms L. C. Bailey Chas. Cladek W illiam Kerber Simon Steinberger M. A. Peterson W D. Hurt F. J. Reisterer Ed. Alexander Mrs. Lizzie Alexander B. F. Fresh Ralph Cole Mary F. Cole . Everett Morley F. M. Fresh Erlus Phillips John Allan Clark Roy Brenner W . H. Hobson C. E. Taylor C. E. Kram er A. D. Gardner J. S. Steinberger FO R M ER SCHOOL' P R IN C IP A L W R ITE S FROM FRAN CE have never read in books, and so many things I have read in books have been so contrary to what I have experienced and observed, that if ever I do get back I may be able to tell others. The French people are the most kind and polite people that I have ever had any dealings with. I never dreamed of so much of it in any one race of people. It has been a won­ derful experience for me to profit by when I get home. Since I began this letter with such a sad tone 1 have rather “ eased up” and feel much better because, well, you know the because. I wish that I had time to write every one of you a personal letter, but this I am unable to do because I really haven’t the time during these strenuous times. I have ordered the Stayton Mail sent to me and while that w ill be a great tonic for me, there is nothing that would take the place of letters from my students. Just remember, anyway, that I think o f you many times every day. Yours very truly, — Burgess F. Ford. 12rue d' Ageusseau, Paris, France. fiV\ & — W i 111 i 1 ' -'J he B ugle C all AMERICA MAKES 6000 —— — — — \ Hoovers Hopes Aro Exceeded Remarkable Rssu'tx at End of Food Administration'» • «Hret Year Prove* Voluntary Syeten. Was No Mistake —Confidence That People Will Con tinue Patriotic Conrervation Efiorta la Felt at Washington. W. B. Ayer. Federal Food Adntnis trator for Oregon, earnestly directs , atteution to some excerpts from a ru cent official summary, at the end of its first year’s work, of the United States Food Administration’s alms methods and results. Those excorpts are given below: “ When the U. S. Food Admin'strn tlon undertook the work of conserving and mobilising America's food re source«, there were three methods of approach possible in handling the problem, these methods of control be tn$ rationing, high prices aud vuluu tary effort. The Three System». “ The introduction of rationing Into this country would have resulted in an inevitable reaction. It would also mean a tremendous expenditure. On the basts of the rationing system adopted by European countries for certain staple foods, it wou’d require I4.800.00t* a year for the printing of the necessary ration cards; it woutd demand one official for every 1.000 fcmilier to take gare of d stributien under this system; in fact, on the European basts, about 845,000,000 a year would be required to administer the rationing system in this country. "Control of consumption by high prices was obviously too unfair to merit consideration in such a country as ours, meaning as it must, conserva­ tion for the rick at the expense of the poor. "The voluntary system, baaed upon •ducatiea and publicity (the third al­ ternative), was selected because of the moderate expense Involved, and because of the opportunity it afforded to uae the great desire of loyal Amer- lame to serve their country. Results Eneemeua "The results of the voluntary control * t food have been enormous. The sur­ plus of the 1917-18 wheat crop, based an normal consumption, would have been 80.000,000 bushels. If the present rate of saving by the American people continues, we shall be able to deliver to our Allies from this crop possibly 170.000. 000 bushels of wheat, of which 160.000. 000 will represent the volun­ tary savings of the American people. This delivery of wheat has enabled the Allies to meet the more immediate and pressing bread neods of their peo­ ple. and to keep up the bread ration af their soldiers. “ As to our exports of meat, the re­ sults of conservation are even more remarkable. The analysis of figures in regard to hogs indicates that we were 5.000.000 to 7.000.000 hogs short when the conservation campaign was started. Before the war. the average monthly export of hog products was about 50,000,000 pounds. In March. 1918, we exported 300.000.000 pounds and can see our way clear, with the present saving and production, to go forward at this rate for an Indefinite period. Before 1914. we were export­ ing from 1,000,000 to &.000.C00 pounds of beef per month. After the Euro­ pean war began, there was an In­ crease to about 28.000,000 per month. Now, we are exporting at the rate of 130.000. 000 pounds of beef per month and. with the continuation of conser­ vation and production, there is no reason to anticipate a material reduc­ tion in these figures. Great Offensive Needed. "The winning of the war depends •pon the development of grfat offen­ sive strength on the part of the United States. This offensive must include ships, men, supplies and food. With the increase in the size of our Army, there Is a necessary decrease in our productive capacity. Harvests are hound to vary with seasonal condi­ tions “ The only safe procedure for us and for the Allies is to provide enormous reserve stocks of staple foods, both here and in Europe, to meet any ernes gency which may arise. In a later period of the war. to have to stop in a critical phase of it in order to jgit nnusual emphasis upon agricultural production, might be fatal to our final success. “ There mast be no let down in the program of conservation until the new harvest. Heartened by our success and by the spirit of devotion and self- sacrifice »hown by the American peo­ ple, we must go ahead more than ever convinced of our responsibility to those who fight with us and to thoes unfortunate peoples who look to us as the one s«urce of the food supply necessary to keep them from destruc­ tion. In France and England. "Ths A meric» 7 Labor Mission Just home from Lonuon. was appointed by President Wilson to make a study of conditions in England 'and Franca. Of its nineteen members, nine are from the American Federation o f Labor, two of whom are women. The others represent every social element of the Amnrtcan people. This mission made a comprehensive study or conditions in the Allied countries, and before leaving Londen for America, issued the following statement regarding food conditions: “ ’Since landing in England, all mem hers of the committee have visited a number of cities and interviewed a large number of people regarding the i food situation, as well a* othor mat- “ THE CLADEK GARRAGE” Summons all the force* and mourcea of the Republic to the drfenae of Freedom AND MACHINE SHOP THE OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE which the United States authorities have ranked as one of the fifteen distinguished institutions of the country for excellence in military training, has responded to the call. The College it distinguished not only for us military instruction, but DisrtHuinsMKD also row — ha strong industrial courses fur nten and for wotneitt IlMriinliani Comewiev, Kaetnswtas. Fotvtitz Home t Hiinki. Minins. Ftinimsey, snJ Wtnuuil t.viuestiun. i Its wholesome, purposeful student life. Its democratic college spirit. Its successful graduates. Students enrolled last year, J45}) stars on its service flags. u j 8. over forty percent representing uthcers. College open* September 23, 1918 rat initial, mw I!lu.u,l«J H-ok:rt, nnJoti'ei lolor.ntu, 11 mils to the KaetsSttl, CSrvaUb. Om»o* I'1 A C ETY LEN E WELDING AND BRAZING I'! OVERHALL CARS FIX FORDS All Kinds of Repairing done at Reasonable Rates Battery Charging. All kinds of aaaeaHorie«. ( iuk and Oils for sale « Ail my work is Guaranteed First Class CHAS. CLADEK, I f STAYTO N , ORE. C A S T O R IA C A S T O R I A a», a»!* For Infants nnd Children 1 HEk ■ **.* rrewyt-'v-«»/ • » ,«■ b e a i LT.-SB M fcwfc > f ' ««>S* * V-f. -v > , ; t \m For Infant* and Children In U s e F o r O v e r 3 0 Y e a r s In U%e F o r O ver 3 0 Years Always beats the Signature of Always bears the Signatute of fi..* * * » - . ;* r r Cook in Cool Comfort We have a large line of the best oil cook stoves on the market in all sizes such as American troops have crowded hundreds of ship* this up-tug and sum­ mer. pouring through British and French port» on their way to Chateau Thierry and the Alsne-Mame front. So continuously do the column» of Americana march tbiough British channel po.la to embark for France that the English residents call it “ the endless line” . * Fourth Liberty Ia>an Bonds will provide more and bigger ships for more, but not belter, soldiers to help the Hun in his retreat to Berlin. WOMEN AND THE W A R B y M R S . H E N R Y P. D A V IS O N Treasurer War Work Council National Board Y. W. C. A. Women of every race In an Illinois prairie towu lives r. inspiration. The N *k w idow who launders seventeen .t ■ uu creed are Its ward ket» of wash a of the War Work Council la tremend­ week and every ous. night thanks God When the United Stales ente:ed (or having p u t 'he great war the Young Women's pity into the | Christian Association was, as alwuys. hearts of women. I working among women. With the To her came one j call to new duties Its members did d.-fi a Ict'er from ,.nut abandon their old res|K>nsihllltle». her only eHJYf" H- The War Work (Council was formed was then at Camp as an emergency __ measure to take Funston. Kansas, care of the women who were caught learning to lie a iu seme of the mazes of war. Just as soldier The let ter begged her to the parent organization has taken rome and toe him ca e of them through many years of before he w a s >e«< e. Tlte vnried activities decided ipon bv the War Work Council fol* sent to France. M i The m o t h e r ow closely ttie needs of the d iffe r nt comm inlties of the country. Sec* opened the tin Mrs. Davison bank in which •etarirs trainxl in the methods of were sent out phe had been hoarding her dimes and the organization quarters against this day. The money broadcast. Tuey were instructed to was scarcely enough. Nev.rtheles- teport to the National Board of the she started. She walked the first Young Women's Christian A soela- eighteen miles Then her strength tions in New York the lines of work which could tie beat followed in the gave out. and she took a traiu. She did not know that visitors to various localities. These secretaries Camp Funston stay in Junction City, work in close cooperation w ith min­ eleven miles away. Ho she got off ister*. worn« 11 h club*, chambers of the train at Fort Riley. An officer ominerre. churches, military offleials, The rec* set her right and she reached Junc­ and charitable societies. tion City after dark. Somehow she urd of u day's doings of a secretary found a rooming-house. Some on-. -ends like a novel, an economic tlK-re stole five dollars from her— realise, and a psychological es«ny fiv