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(HTOIIKIt Bl, IOIA. CROOK COUNTY JOVRNAL Tmgf S IN CRACK REGIMENT I LESS Standard Pattern. BUY WAR SAVNGS STAMPS and HELP WIN THE WAR If You Can't Call Let E$2 U Serve You By Parcel Post ESI for ESS November . E3 WKUK IN HQAAIN4 THAT WKIIK REVIEWED IIY THE I'REM. ALWAVSREADYTOCOOVERTOP Omi Jour, Ralph Hylvnrter and Or Doerlng are In This Regiment HOtloned t Camp Pede i iniiicQ) t V , 1 : Oren Jones, Ralph Sylvester and Ora Door are members of Com pany L, 63rd Regiment, and war among thos selected to be reviewed by the president. The following ac count of thli regiment waa publlahed u a New York newspaper; ,; On regiment In Camp Meade ! Being pointed out by competent mili tary critic aa the beat In the United State at thli time, poaatbly aa good aa any In Krauce today. It la the Hlity-thlrd Infantry. "Flu" haa not made a dent In thla organlieailon. The enrollment of 1,000 dr more re crulti haa not lowered Ita effective ness. Her la an outfit ready to go right over the lop tomorrow and meet any regiment the Kalaer hai In hie army. It la eaay to explain thla. To begin with the last proposition tint that of the newly-enrolled re crulta. These are mrni who were carefully picked. Mn of recent drafta not up to the requirement for flxhtjng organization were held In the Depot tlrlgade for development. Many of the Juet-2 1 men were tak en Into thla regiment. The bark bone of the organization waa the ojd Slity-thlrd and the old Twelfth In farttry. Thus many of the noncom missioned officer have aeon service In Mi'ilio. Muny are runchmuii of the Kar Went who enllited when war waa declared and who have yearned day by day to go to France, and each day have become more proficient aa flghtnra, more eager for the fray. Thla regiment haa a band that la aald to be the bent now In the United Htatna and posalbly aa good aa any In the army. It the medical and mili tary authorities might feel Ilka brav ing the "flu" thla organization could give any city a parade that would atlr up the crowda to the ahoutlng point and would thereby give "pep" to any patriotic campaign. Hood River. Or.. Sept. 14. (Spec ial.) In a Inter to hla parenta, Mr. and Mra. V. I). Alln, of the Central Vale community, Charlta W. Alton, who waa recently transferred from the Prealdlo at Ban Franrlaro to Camp Meade, Maryland, tella of an Interesting visit to Washington where the men were reviewed by President Wilson, attache of European and South American counlrlea and mem bers of the -diplomatic corpa. Mr. Allen la a m ember of Company M, 63rd Iteglment. Harry Dobson, an other Hood River boy, Is also a mem ber of thla regiment, "Squads of each company were chosen to visit the capital and parade before the president and be greeted by him." writea Mr. Allen. "I will never forget that day as we swung down I'ennaylvanla avenue. It waa Inspiring, and we were cheered by the people. "Our trip across the continent al so waa something . to remember. There were twelve tralnloads of ua, the train not over 10 hour apart We stopped en route at principal cit ies, and thus learned something of the United State." wf . a. ' WITH The CHURCHES KlltHT MAITIHT CHl'KCH "The Great Election at Which Every One Must Vote." subject next Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30. Morning theme, "A Tremendous Emergency and a Stupendous Deliverance," John 11:40, Acts 27:25. The old Gospel preached here. Toung People' meeting at 6:80. "All for Christ," Is the subject. Ec cleslnsles 12-1-7. The Consecration of Time. Church Bible School at 10:00 o'clock. A warm pluce with plenty of pure air. Come with the children: Wednesday evening, Bi ble lecture' and prayer at 7:30. w. g. . CHRISTIAN CHURCH Special revival service at .the Christian church every evening at even-thirty, everybody welcome. Rev. C. L. Griffith, pastor ot the 1st church of Portland, 1 expected to speak. Special music will be a ' feature of each aervlce, w. a. s. When writing advertiser, please mention The Journal. , ' , w. . . :! NOTICE TO VOTERS i nfa for .Tnrifffl A. S. Bennett for Judge of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy causea ny me aouiu ui Judge Moore will be helping to secure tor thl Important office a thoroughly nnmnotaiii man Judge Bennett en- Joy a most excellent reputation In character and public service. Do not fall to write hi name In the space on your ballot. Judge Moore' death being so near election that there was no time to have a candidate' name appear on the ballot. Paid Adv. By M. R. Bigg 60t2c o WE ARE WELL' EQUII WED EVERYTHING THAT A GOOD STORE SHOULD CARRY IN STOCK YOU WILL FIND HERE. W5S OUR PRICES ARE AL WAYS THE LOWEST CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY SERVICE, AND QUALITY MERCHANDISE. Egg WE SERVE TO I r SATISFY OUR CUSTOMERS A U ; . - ; ; ; : , ! 'J. . : .Women's I'nlon Hulls, In the fluent cotton... These are funliionetl union suits, In high neck, long sleeve and ankle length, some with low neck, no sleeves and ankle length, priced at $1.8.1 to $t.M) per suit. M botes and Children's Union Suits in cotton and in wool, also cotton and wool mixed. Aged 2 year to IS years. Very moderately priced. Men's Union Suits in heavy fleece lined garments. J art the thing for winter at $2.75 per suit. Also men's cotton onion suits in winter weight, in Jersey ribbed. Very fine for winter, at $2.25 and $2.60 per salt. Men's Winter Union Hulls In pure wool. Home are flannel and others are wool ribbed. We have all priced garments In this line, $2.75. $.1.00, $3.50, $4.00, $5.50, $0.00 per suit. Also men's silk wool union suits, at $7.50 and $11.00 per suit. Boys' Heavy Fleece Lined Winter Union Suite. These are very satisfactory for boys' winter wear. Our stock is complete in ail sizes and priced at the low price of only $1.75 per suit. , , ! Men's Hulls for Fall have arrived. Remember we han dle only one suit of a kind except blue serge. The 'elimination of belts, pleats, and all auch extra trim mings has Increased the appreciation of better design ing and better tailoring. Watch our windows... They are priced at from $20.00 to $37.50. A Good Overcoat. Our Fall line of men's overcoat are here. Double comfort Is feature of our Fall ov ercoats; comfort in their snug protection and in their warmth, and comfort in their admirable style. Like our good suits, they hall from the home bf Brandegee Klncald Clothes. Our Overcoat are moderately pric ed at $18.50 to $30.00. Only one of a knd. Woolen Drees Goods for Fall are here in a large assort ment... French serge in all the new shades, also the plaids. These goods are 42 inches and 50 inches in width and are in the best qualities of French. Serges, while our stock is complete write or phone for samples, if you cannot call in person; Also all the new mix ture of woolen dress goods. '- Ciffee A delightful accompaniment to any meal. Different blends suit different pulute. lift us suit yours. You will show good Judgment in what folks like by serving our coffees. The tUHle is what has male our blend a household name. We have all grade of Coffee at iiOc to 40c per pound, also all the popular brands In steel cut. Groceries We are Interested in you, we serve you better every year. Of fer a greater variety, a better quality, ' at closer price. Thus you can buy at a better advantage and you can buy better groceries here than ever be- . fore. ."Price and Principle" is our slogan. Price, the lowest possible, principle the highest possible. It is our busi ness to sell good to eat. We do sell you every good thing to eat that can be found in a well-equipped grocery store. We will buy all the eggs you can bring us in trade. And we will always pay the market price. ' If fo have . only one-half dozen bring them in, if you have one thousand dozen, bring them in. . English Walnuts This year's crop. These are all good large walnut. If you are wanting any walnuts, buy these as they are every me good. One pound for 45 cents. Diamond W brand Peanut Butter The best ever. We have it in bulk at 80 cent per pound. Also In the 2Mi pound cans. r All kinds of Fruits In gallons. These were bought at the right price That is why we have the best prices on these. It will pay you to get our price on fruit in gallons. - A cup of good tea is always welcome. It makes the visitor feel at home. The hostess more sociable. If you hare not tried our tea, you have missed a rare treat. . . . c W2 Thi$ Store Open$ at 7:30 a. m. Closes at 6 p. m. W5g Except On Saturday MB Phone And Mail Ordera Always Given Prompt Attention EH : I 1 ' mmmmm' ZZT ' - ' R CLOSE-UP WAR VIEW EARL BRENT, IX ACTIVE 8ERV- ICE, TKI.IS EXPKKIKNCKN. BY II. S Yankees are Disappointed If They Do Not Got to Go Where Tilings . are "Doing." For new and old stomach trouble use Adamson'a Digeateze. Price tOo or six boxe for 2.60 postpaid to any address In the United 8tat6 of America. For ale by D. P. ADAMSON ft CO Prlnevllle,' Oregon The following letter wag received recently from Earl H. Brent, who ha been in active service over there for several months: Just a few lines to let you know that I am among the living and get ting along O. K. I am again on the front and I ex pect to put in another winter close up and of course all of the boys fight for a chance to be here where things are lively. They like that much better than they do being back further. When I pick out what machines and driver that I think will carry on the business assigned me it 1 a try ing moment, oiten 11 is lmpossiDie to take all of them and some ot the driver are disappointed and feel as though they have not been given a square deal, so that is the feeling that exists among our boy In France. All my drivers have been running on roads that were plainly visible to the German and not one even hinted about the danger when crossing those open place that they had to cros ten or twelve time a day. Thing have changed since early yesterday morning, and now I do not know one of the roads we are using that are In view of the enemy, for at one o'clock yesterday the German tried to cross our front line and a a result our boys opened up and are Btill going, and the prisoner passed here all day yesterday and last night until I went to sleep I could hear them tramping through the mud on their way to the prison camps behind the lines, how many thousands I can not say but probably by thla time you have the full report. I am sorry that I cannot send you some souve nirs for your collection. If I could. I would be able to send you some fine German arms, and knives, belts, as well a anything else they, are equipped with. I have seen and heard the French barrage Ore for day and seems to me that their fire Is more intensive than our flrS, but It must not be go effect ive. I asked one of our military offi cers, why it was and he said that when the Bosche knew that, it was the Americans firing at them they gave little resistance and said that not once did they use all our guns as it was not necessary, and when the boys go over .the top it is hard to find the enemy's Infantry which has fled for their lives and given up whole companies at a time. Yesterday I was standing at one ot the receiving stations when they were searching the prisoners for hidden weapons, etc., and one young prisoner who could speak English said that he was worn out fighting and could hardly stand up in the mud any longer, and that his officer hit him across the face and caused a large wound. Which goeg to show that they do not want to stand up against the American and the Canad ian soldiers, but would rather be taken prisoner where they get fair treatment and white bread to eat. I saw a piece ot their bread which some of them were gnawing at, and it 1 a crime that a human being must exist on such black and dirty food. Yesterday morning at daylight, al though raining and the wind blowing. the air was alive with hundred ot American plane. And yesterday when tne Germans should have been the thickest I never saw one ot them. which again showB that we hold the supremacy of the air, and when they figure on winning this war is more than I am able to figure out, after be ing here for a year. In order to try and win a point, they have used our own or the French markings on their planes, uesd allied uniforms and even used the Red Cross insignia on their machine gun ners, used prisoners to dig front line trenches where they would be in great danger from the fire of probably their own brothers, and what have they ac complished a deep hatred which is embedded in the mind of all oar sol diers who are fighting them, and when it comes to a chance and the allies with this thought burning deep into their ery souls, and the remem brance ot small children with their hands cut off by German swords and women and girls who-have been tak en away by the retreating Huns, of dastardly cowards who know every crime, then you will begin to under stand that when we are to make a charge ot one mile, often our troops penetrate four or five miles before they can be stopped, and Is it any wonder that a handful of .our boys killed and captured the pride of Ger many's army, the Prussian Guards. Can you imagine what has been done by the United States in one and a half years of war, when I tell you that I have seen truck train that took from one to four hours to pass, to . gay nothing of the automobiles and ot the gas, oil and tires that it takes to keep these masses going 24 hour a day, and to say nothing of the motorcycles by the thousands. And even that does not comprise our transport service. We have thous and of horses, wagons, tractors, caterpillers and tanks, and planes. From thla you can draw your own ooclusions of the wonderful work that' has been accomplished by our great country. I am sorry that I cannot write you more at thia time and hope that this letter will find you and the wife and children well. I want to thank you tor the photos that you aent me, and also tor your kind letters which all go to make life lor us more cheerful and bright. I am now In charge of the motor transport of the ISth Company, 20th Engineers. A. E. F., which will be my future address. - Will close for this time. Hope that you can read thia without an inter preter, and that you will give my best regards to my friends. w. . a. FOUR PRINEVILLE BOYS ' ' . ARE IN 42ND DIVISION Continued from page 1 "For your services in Larraine, your division waa formally commend ed in General Orders by the French Army Corps under which you served. For your services in Champagne, your assembled officers received the personal thanks and commendation of General Gouraud himself. . For your services on the Ourcfl, your div ision was officially complimented In a letter from the Commanding Gen eral, 1st Army Corps, ot July 28, 1918. "To your success, all ranks and all services have contributed, and I de sire to express to every man in my command my appreciation ot his de voted and courageous effort. .. . "However, our position places a burden of responsibility tfbon us which we must strive to bear steadily forward without faltering. To our comrades who have fallen, we owe the sacred obligation of maintaining the reputation which they died to es tablish. The influence of our per formance on our allies and our ene mies cannot be over-estimated, for we were one ot the tint dlTsoaa sent from our country to France to show the world that Americans can. fight "Hard battles and long campaigns lie before us. Only by ceaseless prep aration can we fit ourselves far them. ' I urge you, therefore, to approach the future with confidence but above all with firm determination that so far aa it 1 in your power yon will spar) no effort whether in training or com bat to maintain the record of our div ision and the honor of our country. "CHARLES T. MENOHER. "Major General, U. S. Army. Helps keep down living expenses ' Crescent "99" is a mighty good coffeeany time any place. Its fine flavor is not surpassed by many coffees much higher in price. . Every pound of "99" means a saving it Bella at just 25c a pound. - Ask your grocer