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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************ THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People Third Year, No. 37, April 26, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Tacoma's Exclusive Boys Suit Shop is located on the sixth floor of Fidelity building, (take elevator) 11th and Broadway. There is where money is saved. Double Seat and Knees, in every Suit, making them last twice as long. Adv. No. 37-3t Cigars and cigarettes at the Cozy Candy Store, E. A. Skewis SAVE THE WHEAT; USE MORE POTATOES Hoover Tells People Wheat Conservation Is Big Problem HEBBERD MAKES APPEAL Allies Face Famine Conditions Unless America Comes To Their Aid At Once. Spokane.-etc. Pg. 1, col. 2 TOO MUCH SPEED We respectfully call the attention of the Town Council as well as the general public, to the fact that there is too much racing of automobiles and motorcycles in Eatonville. In several recent instances, accidents have been narrowly averted in automobiles turning the corner at Mashell Ave and Center St. Automobilists and motor cyclists cut corners here, in a way that is positively dangerous to any pedestrian about to cross the street. Especially is this true in the case of children who are frequently playing on this central corner. Sunday is the day in which most of these offenders appear and they disregard the speed limit signs as though they did not exist. We will grant that the limit is too slow but this could be easily changed to permit a reasonable speed through the city limits and yet be safe for pedestrians. If an example were made of a few of these speed fiends, in such manner that the news would reach automobilists of Tacoma and Seattle, as well as our local offenders, we are sure that a more respectful attention would be paid to the speed limit signs. "YOU MUST WORK 8 HOURS EVERY DAY FOR BONDS" Prominent Woman Worker Says American Women Must Quit Being Parasites. Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip of New York City, treasurer of the National Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, is urging upon the women of America definite and consistent war service. Etc. Send the Dispatch to your soldier boy. He will enjoy it. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 WINDMILLS OF HOLLAND (Under the direction of Miss Dana) the students of the Eatonville High School, assisted by choruses from the grade building, will present "Windmills of Holland", a Dutch operetta at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday evening May 1st, at 8:00 p.m. Tuneful music and a clever plat, combined with Dutch scenery and costuming, should make this a very attractive production. The story of the operetta centers around Mynheer Hertogenbosch, a wealthy Dutch farmer and his two pretty daughters, Wilhelmina and Hilda. Wilhelmina who is given to the reading of romantic fiction decides that her simple life and sturdy Dutch lover are far too common-place and uninteresting. She longs for the gay life and noble gallants depicted in her books. Hilda also quarrels with her lover and when Bob Yankee, an enterprising American salesman appears upon the scene he finds himself the center of considerable interest. Bob would sell Mynheer Hertogenbosch a set of machinery to do the work of his mills, but finds when it comes to the signing of the contracts that the Hollanders, love their mills too dearly to give them up. Of course, Wilhelmina and Hilda come to a realization of the worth of the love that is staunch and true, and everything comes to a happy and satisfactory conclusion. The cast of characters is as follows: Mynheer Hertogenbosch, Alfred Brewer Vrouw Hertogenbosch, Martha Kjelstad Wilhelmina, Violet Jensen Hilda, Emma Coffman Bob Yankee, Sterling O'Day Hans (In love with Wilhelmina), Mathias Kjelstad Franz, (In love with Hilda), Ernest Jacobson Katrina (A rich farmer's daughter), Alberta Brantner Chorus of farmers' daughters Chorus of workhands Chorus of Poppies Chorus of Drummer Boys Chorus of Goodnight Girls The price of admission will be 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Whatever may be realized after the expenses have been met will be given to the Red Cross. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS ITEMS FROM ALDER VICINITY Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mensik and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. incent Rotter last Sunday. Mrs. Anton Marek was an Alder visitor last Saturday. Mr. J. R. Auvil is laying in his winter supply of fire-wood. Mr. Adolph Rotter was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Marek last Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Auvil made a business trip to Alder last Monday, after school had dismissed. Mr. Anton Marek purchased a new horse last week. Elizabeth and Carl Rotter motored to Alder with the horse and rig last Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Hedburg called on Mrs. Adolph Rotter last Friday. Mr. Adolph Rotter did some plowing for Chas. Boettcher, last Saturday. Pg. 1, col. 4 RAYMOND HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Ida Dunnigan, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Steele, entertained in honor of the sixth birthday of her son, Raymond Dunnigan, Tuesday. The following were guests: Mesdames-Oscar Wright, A. Haven, Fitzer, Olive Williams and Simons. Raymond's smaller guests were: Eva Haven, Marian Sherman, Alma Biggs, Laura Kate Moran, Irma Johnson, Gracie McDowell, Hannah Nordstrom, Doris Simmons, Lois Dunnigan, Leonard Wright, Russell Skewis, Allen oleman, Alfred Anderson, Kenneth Marvin, Harold Fitzer, Buell Simmons, Henry and Horace Nordstrom and Ransom and Jack Patrick. Mr. Otto Anderson has received a letter from his son Elmer, who is now in the Enlisted Specialists School at Fort Winfield Scott, Cal. Elmer is now preparing himself for a commission and expects to be sent to Fort Monroe, a. about June 1st. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 {political cartoon} THE GRIP OF FREEDOM Pg. 1, col. 5 INDEPENDENCE DAY It is not too early to commence preparations for an Independence Day celebration. This fact is appreciated by the Eatonville Central Council and they have ordered their delegates to get an expression from the various organizations as to program and means of defraying the expenses. The suggestion of the Red Men, published in our last issue, is unquestionably good, yet no definite plan is arranged. Their suggestion is a mere outline, although, it can be rounded out, and made into a program that is deserving of every success and will meet with the hearty approval of those who prefer to do their celebrating near home. Music, by a good brass band, should be provided. It is well within the realms of possibility that such a band can be procured and at a minimum of expense, if a committee will look after it. It has been suggested, also, that as a means of defraying the expenses of the celebration that the fraternal organizations give a Grand Ball during the month of May or June and require that the entire membership of each organization be present for the good of the cause. We would suggest that the "Goddess of Liberty" plan be put into effect by may 1st, so as to give ample time for an unbiased choice for this place of honor. The suggestion that the Goddess of liberty should have her place on the first "float" in the parade, to be furnished by the Central Council and have no part in the prize contest, is obviously, in good place. On the arrival at the picnic grounds, the reading of the Declaration of Independence by one of the High School students, followed by an oration by some prominent speaker, would complete a good forenoon program. Of course, picnic lunches in the park would occupy the noon hour. If the afternoon is devoted to athletic contests, as has been our custom in the past, followed by a Grand Ball in the Red Men's Hall for the evening, there is no doubt but that, all who participate will go home in the wee small hours with the conviction that a glorious day has been gloriously well-spent. NEWS FROM LAKEHEAD AND VICINITY (To late for last weeks issue) Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Holz entertained the card club Saturday evening. Progressive five hundred was played and prizes were won by Miss Eva Holz and Mr. Otto Selle. Miss Alma Clevenger has accepted a position in Tacoma as stenographer. Mrs. Harry Fellows and Mrs. Otto Selle made a business trip to Tacoma Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. Snavely, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carr of New Kamilche, returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz and Miss Eva at dinner, Friday. Music and cards occupied the evening. Miss Violet White of Clay City spent the week end in Tacoma, visiting relatives. Mrs. D. G. Verity who has been spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Holz, returned home Saturday. Miss Hunter and Miss Evans teachers of the Kapowsin school have resigned their positions and moved to Seattle. Milk Shakes at the Cozy Candy Store. Pg. 1, col. 6 SCHOOL LAND FOR WAR GARDENS For some time past, the disposition of the agricultural land of the School District has been under advisement. It has been finally decided to organize a Gardening Club and devote the ground to this purpose. A meeting, for this purpose, will be held at the school building at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27 and all school children who are interested in having a garden are invited to attend. The land will be allotted in proportion to the number of children who volunteer to use it. The following named children have given their names: Revere Thompson, Ivan Lane, Dorothy Fairbairn, Flora, Edith and Nettie Coombs, Icle McDowell, Leila etersen, Mae Sabourin, Lennart Swanson, Dairie and Dardio Maltagliati, Vivian Smith, and Gretchen Beckwith. Those who will have home gardens are: Margaret Norwood, Harold Moen, Morris McDowell, Denswell Christensen, Ray Williams, Frank Brantner, Andrew Gelstine, Donovan Matheny, Clarence Halverson, Will Wilson, and Lloyd James. Fertilizer will not be necessary for the present year, that an application of barn yard manure will be sufficient. The land is plowed and prepared by the School District. EATONVILLE LUMBER CO'S. MARKET ADDS IMPROVEMENTS The Meat market of the Eatonville Lumber Co. is adding a "blower" ventilating system which will change all of the air in the Market in five minutes. This insures clean, fresh air all the time so that waiting customers do not breathe the same air more than once. This patented system of ventilation is being installed at the suggestion of Manager Woods and represents a large outlay but its protection against contamination is deemed of more value than its cost. NEWS FROM LAKEHEAD AND VICINITY Mrs. J. A. Peterson called on Mrs. Stidham, Thursday. Mr. T. W. Clevenger who has been on the sick list the past week is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fellows of Montana have moved to Clay City where Mr. Fellows has accepted a position. Miss Eva Holz is ill with the measles. Mr. Otis Selle is making extensive improvements on his place which will greatly add to it value and beauty. Mr. J. A. Peterson is grading the road between Holz and the Cascade Timer Co.'s camp. the improvements will be greatly appreciated by motorists. Mr. Segetti and family of Clay City have moved to Eatonville. Mr. Harry Holz made a business trip to Tacoma this week. C. A. Tesche and family of Kapowsin took a motoring trip Sunday, covering two hundred miles and arrived home by 2 p. m. "Nothing like the Ford" says Mr. Tesche. Mrs. John Murphy visited her husband at Elbe, Thursday. Mr. Murphy is foreman for the Cascade Timber Co.'s camp 17. Mrs. J. Knade of Electron returned from Tacoma last week. Members of the Eatonville School Board have received cards announcing the birth on April 14, of a son, Robert Lyle, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Bailey of Fall City, Washington. Mr. Bailey is our superintendent of Schools, for next year. Pg. 2, col. 1 LIBERTY LOAN Today, Friday April 26th, is the day designated for a strenuous campaign for the Third Liberty Loan. It has been termed "Liberty Day" and the name is peculiarly appropriate, because of the fact that the money derived from the sale of government bonds on this campaign day, is designed to carry liberty to those in Europe, who hardly understand the meaning of the work. The liberty of these peoples are dependent entirely on the success of America and her allies. This success depends largely on America's ability to furnish shipping, food stuffs, men and supplies so sorely needed at the present moment along the western front. Our local district has oversold the quota assigned, hence the "Honor Flag" flying from the Eatonville State Bank. Since the quota is passed by more than 100 per cent, the district is entitled to a blue star on the flag. This will be affixed in the immediate future. With the sale of $4,000.00 worth of bonds in addition to what has been sold to date, we are entitled to a second blue star on the flag. Let's get it. Not only, as a matter of patriotism (which is reason all sufficient) but it proves to the world that Eatonville District is ready and willing to do her part; it puts Eatonville on the map in a new place. There are communities by the hundreds that have not oversold their quota as ours had done; but, that is no good reason that we should rest on our laurels. We are in ready reach for the other blue star and it should become a matter of pride for us to get it. Help boost the Third liberty loan; help boost our District: remember the boys in France and BUY A LIBERTY BOND TODAY. IN THE EDITOR'S MAIL --------------Wash., April 20, 1918. Editor, Eatonville Dispatch, Eatonville, Wash. Dear Sir:-- Will drop you this card to let you know I don't want the Eatonville Dispatch any longer. Editor's Note-The above postal came to our office on last Monday evening. It is of the picture postal variety with a "Made in Germany" sign on it. The name signed to the postal has a sort of a German tang to it, and diligent inquiry elicited the fact that the writer is of German birth and, doubtless of German convictions. We realize that we have added news of a patriotic character, and our editorials are written in the American language designed to suit the expression of the American people. We are not at present, nor will we in the future, cater to any pro-German sentiment. We want this distinctly understood by any other reader who may dislike our patriotism. If this paper is required to comply with the sentiments of the pro-German population in order to exist, the proprietors will cheerfully go into bankruptcy preaching Americanism and all that the word implies. But we feel that this class of people are so hopelessly in the minority that it will not affect our subscription list. We feel, also, that we should have ten subscriptions of good, loyal American citizens for each of the other kind that we lose. "If you don't like the starts in Old Glory, If you don't like the Red, White and Blue, Then don't act like the cur in the story, DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT'S FEEDING YOU." If you have lost anything, advertise it in the Dispatch. You will find it. Pg. 2, col. 2 NEWS FROM SWAN LAKE Swan lake is very popular with anglers now-a-days. The Duncan's of Tacoma and Charles Kreger succeeded in landing 68 in one evening. Jack Mattix and wife of Tacoma spent Saturday and Sunday at Kregers. The knitting club met with Oscar Lowell last Friday evening. Miss Bjorkland spent the week end with her parents in Tacoma. Fred Kropf Sr., of Seattle, called on his family one day last week. Friends of Arthur Snow regret to see him leave the community. He has entered for services in Uncle Sam's navy. Eric Assmussen left last week for Portland and California. They say its 'Cupid' a calling. Charley Scoggins is planning on going to California soon. Mr. and Mrs. Sefus Duncan of Tacoma are spending a week at Charles Kregers. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. Helmer and Fred Hicks of Roy spent Sunday at Charles Kregers. George Kreger won the spelling contest of several districts. We are sure proud of his success and wish him the championship of Pierce County. SAVE SEED OF STRONG PLANTS FOR NEXT YEAR "One of the very essential things for you to do this summer and fall is to save as much of your own garden seed as you can," says W. S. Thornber, Director of Extension, State College of Washington, in a recent bulletin on seed selection. "There may be a scarcity next year and I know of no more certain way to have a good supply at small cost than to save it now." See should be saved from strong, vigorous plants of high quality. Lettuce and spinach seed plants should be exceptionally strong growers, and producers of abundant foliage. Bean and pea seed plants should be not only vigorous and strong, but must also be producers of large crops of well filled pods. No potato plant of three stalks that does not produce at least ten pounds of good uniform tubers should be used as a seed plant. Tomato seed plants should be judged by the number of uniform, early ripening, medium sized tomatoes they bear: and also according to their vigor and freedom from disease. "If peas are found to be infected with weevil, small brown or black insects the seed should be fumigated with carbon disulphide, formalin or some other insect destroyer," says Director Thornber. COUNCIL OF DEFENSE FAVORS SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS In a statement urging the creation of "community councils" the Council of National Defense cites these advantages of the school district as a unit of community organization: The school district is small enough to permit individual contact, and is non-political. The schoolhouse supplies a meeting place in each district, and in many schools includes domestic science, manual training, and other facilities. The school district reaches children and parents alike, and in the cities the school is, to a large extent, already in touch with the alien population. The school principal or faculty provides a tried agency through whose assistance community organization can be quickly effected. The school district, with the schoolhouse as its center, is already a social community, especially in farm districts. Pg. 2, col. 4 AMERICAN ENGINEERS BUILD RAILWAYS IN FRANCE The official review of the first year of war issued by the Committee on Public Information contained the following description of the work of American engineers in France: American engineers have gone into French forests and done the work of the pioneers of our own northwest. They have frequently been under fire. One of their first tasks was the reconstruction and extension of a railroad 600 miles long to carry our products from ports of disembarkation to general bases of operation. The First Engineers troops 1,100 strong, arrived in France about three months after war was declared. Since then the number has been greatly augmented. These troops have been constantly engaged in general engineering work, including the construction of railways, docks, wharves, cantonments and hospitals. An American Army locomotive was built in this country in 21 days and shipped to the Expeditionary Forces. Many other locomotives, cars, logging trains, trucks, dissembled buildings, and other equipment have been shipped to augment the output and facilitate the construction operations of American forces abroad. Three landing fields have been obtained for the proposed Washington-New York airplane postal service, at Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. According to the Post Office Department, the service will start not later than May 15th. Pg. 2, col. 5 ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN MAY SELL ENEMY-OWNED PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Alien Property Custodian has been given power to sell, at private sale without advertisement, enemy-owned livestock, feed, or food stuffs, hides and other animal products, agricultural products, fertilizers, chemicals, drugs, essential oils, lumber, cotton, tobacco, furniture, books, glass and chinaware, wearing apparel, jewelry, precious stones, pictures, ornaments, bric-a-brac, objects of art, raw or finished textile materials, trunks, boxes, partially or completely manufactured metals, fabrics, rubber and rubber products and all kinds of merchandise, in lots having a market value of not more than $10,000. Such sales may be held at places and under conditions prescribed by the Alien Property Custodian. Pg. 2, col. 6 REPORT TO SURGEON GENERAL SHOWS HEALTH CONDITIONS GOOD IN ARMY CAMPS The health of troops in the United States continues very good, according to a recent report to the Surgeon General of the Army by the Division of Field Sanitation. Admission, are somewhat higher than last report, due chiefly to prevalence of influenza and bronchitis with complicating pneumonia, in many of our northern camps. National Guard camps, as a group, continue with remarkably low rates. Very few new cases of measles and meningitis have occurred. National Army camps continue to have high sick rates as compared with camps of other groups, though the rates are lower than last report. Scattering cases of measles are reported from all camps. Pg. 3, col. 1 Miss Elsie Ingle who recently underwent a mastoid operation back of the right ear, is improving daily. OHOP VALLEY NEWS Mr. Nils Wallin was a caller at Mr. Hedbergs' Sunday. Mrs. Roscoe King was visiting in the valley last week, returning to Seattle, Saturday. Alfred Simenson of Tacoma spent the week end at h. Anderson's. Mr. and Mrs. E. Anderson entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Espeland, Miss Emma Espelund, Will and Arthur Espeland of Tacoma. Miss Ida Anderson and James Carlson called at Jacobsons' Sunday. A party of 18 Tacomans spent Sunday afternoon at Jacobson's. John Asplund is cutting wood in the valley with his gasoline saw. John Eklund of Lone Oak called at Anderson's Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Malm were guests at Asplunds, Sunday. Anna Larson spent a few days of this week in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. McLain and family and Miss Carrie Hockswold motored to Mr. J. Larson's Sunday. Ida Anderson went fishing Tuesday and returned with a good catch. Pg. 3, col. 2 Lieut. R. C. Barlow, wife, mother and sister made a hurried visit to Eatonville last Sunday, stopping for a time with Mr. and Mrs. Elmlund. The Lieutenant, who was formerly a teacher in the Eatonville Schools, is now attached to the 63rd Co. Washington Coast Artillery, and expects orders to leave for the East about the middle of May. He is now stationed at Fort Flagler. R. A. Canty, of Camp Lewis, spent the week end with his parents. Richard is in the employ of Pratt and Watson, a Spokane contracting firm, who are engaged in the construction of a mammoth hotel at Camp Lewis. This Hotel is a four-story, all-frame building and will cover about two city blocks. It is said to be the largest hotel west of Chicago and is designed to entertain officers and their wives and the thousands of visitors who come to Camp Lewis. It is being constructed fro the Benson Hotel Co. of Portland, at an approximate cost of $500,000.00 LIBERTY LOAN MOTHER GOOSE RHYME Sing a song of pennies, For pennies now rank high; Five and twenty pennies A thrift stamp will buy, Sixteen stamps of thrift Will buy a little bond And bonds will give short shift To Hans and Fritz beyond. Buy Baby Bunting A baby bond for hunting Submarine and Zeppelin Before they hunt the Babykin. See saw, Marjorie Daw, Prussia shall have a new master His name will be Democracy Which spells a Junker disaster. Sing, sing, what shall we sing? Let every one open his own purse-string. {by} Martha Newland. Pg. 3, col. 4 SCHOOL NOTES The Senior class set the 23rd day of April aside for "loud sock and tie" day. They all came to school on Tuesday morning with all the colors of the spectrum. In the afternoon they decided to have a little vacation providing Mr. Lyon consented, and he did, so the party went down to the Ohop lake and got several boats and spent the afternoon on the lake, returning about five o'clock and all being well satisfied with the day's sport. Pg. 3, col. 6 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS For Sale-Bronze Turkey eggs, $2.50 per setting. Mrs. Geo. Martin Mrs. F. M. Roberts and family of Seattle spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman j. Bruen. J. W. Osborne of Ashford was a business caller in Eatonville Saturday. The repair of the Hotel Snow goes forward rapidly. The carpenters will complete their work early next week but it will be almost a month before the plumber, paper-hanger and electrician are through with their share of the labor. The upper story will contain ten rooms and a bath when completed. The improvements approximate $2,000.00. Miss Adeline Dana, for two years Supervisor of Music and Art in the local school, has announced that she will not teach during the next school year, but, will attend a school for Voice Culture in Chicago, instead. Miss Dana has given universal satisfaction in her school work and her many friends will hear of her intended departure with sincere regret. Miss Blanche Kunkel of Selleck has been elected to a position in the local grade school. Miss Kunkel has had ample experience in teaching, having spent two years at her present position, besides her previous experience. She is a sister to Mrs. N. C. Christensen. Strayed-A dark Jersey cow, with right horn broken off, and to be fresh soon. Reward if you notify J. T. Carlson, Eatonville. Adv. No. 37-tf. The Eatonville Baseball Club will give a dance on Saturday evening may 4th, at the Red Men's hall. Mrs. Emma Barnum of Seattle, and sister Miss Mary Vo??nck of Tacoma visited Mrs. Chas. C. Biggs, last Thursday. A. B. Akin, employee of Leslie Kipper & Co. left his employment last Sunday on account of being required to report to Camp Lewis on the 26th inst. for military service. For Sale-Two 5 gallon milk cans, one 10 gallon milk can and some milk bottles. Mrs. Moon, Eatonville. C. A. Nettleton, of Tacoma spent Sunday with his family in Eatonville, and was a Dispatch office caller while here. Miss Martha Rotter of Alder underwent an operation for tonsillitis at the Eatonville General hospital last Saturday. For Sale-Two fresh cows. H. Stutzman, Eatonville. Turkey eggs for sale at Mrs. H. Antonie, Eatonville. The H. O. A. Club will meet at the home of Mrs. John Gelstine on Saturday, May 4th. For Sale-6 Fine Shoats; 1 Brood Sow; 1 Pony, coming 3 years old. Sale or trade. Chas. J. Tattler, Graham, R. F. D. No.--. One mile north of Benston school house. Adv. No. 35-tf. PTA MEETING On Tuesday, April 30th, the Eatonville parent Teachers' Association will hold their regular meeting at 2;30 in the High School Auditorium. Mrs. Wilcox, chairman of the program for the day, promises a splendid afternoon; the subjects being kindergarten and Pre-School work. All interested in this valuable work are urged to attend, especially those having children from 4 to 6 years-the kindergarten age. There will be definite steps taken to procure a kindergarten for next year if there are enough interested to warrant it. Pg. 4 the back of page 3 is blank. Pg. 5, col. 3 OUR ADVERTISEMTENT We believe in advertising. That is why we are using this space. We could use it in news matter but, we think, we are presenting you with some thing that will be of more benefit mutually. We have something to sell and cannot spare the time to call on all of you, personally, hence we call on you through the medium of the best advertising agency in southern Pierce County. We are practicing the conservation of man power by devoting our time to other work during the daylight hours. That is the reason that we cannot call on you in person. The most of our office work is done while other sleep. Now, for the business talk. When we took possession of this paper, we found the subscription list had run down far below what it should be. Many of our friends say that we have improved the paper. If you think so, call the attention of your next-door neighbor to the fact. Look up your own subscription and learn as to when it expires, if it has not already expired. If you believe we are a benefit to the community, get in and help us boost by subscribing for one year. Also, if you have any news, phone it in' we are always glad to get the latest. Look up this subscription matter NOW. In another column of this issue, you will find a subscription blank. Cut it out, sign your name, enclose the necessary sum and mail it today, before you forget it. You know, we are all prone to forgetfulness, at times, so don't take an unnecessary chance by postponing it. Pg. 5, col. 4 Red Cross workers at line of communication canteens in France accompany American soldiers on shopping trips, to see that they receive correct change and otherwise advise them in their encounters with French shopkeepers. Pg. 6. col. 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen motored to Roy, Thursday. Mrs. Nels Asplund visited with Mrs. Hammer, Tuesday. Silas Barr is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen this week. Little Rudy and Elsie may Marti of Eatonville spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Axel Berg. All the Silver Lake farmers are busy putting in their crops and war gardens. RED CROSS MEETS The Red Cross met Tuesday afternoon after a two weeks vacation. They decided to only meet one afternoon a week until school is out, when an all day meeting will be held. Owing to the new ruling passed by the government not to allow any packages to be sent to the soldiers in France we cannot send them the boxes as planned. Every one interested is asked to be present next Tuesday. Remember no more Saturday meetings, but every one come on Tuesday. The following workers were out this week; will your name appear in this column next week? Mesdames, Williams, Nyberg, Brewer, Halverson, Vail, J. G. Smith, N. Christensen, Walker, Nettleton, Bartlett, Winegard, martin, Jack Christensen, Swanson and Lempke. Pg. 6, col. 2 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Steere of Eatonville, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis. Mrs. Paul Nelson transacted business in Tacoma, Wednesday. Martha Ellis entertained the Silver Lake Sewing Club at her home, Thursday. Twenty- tow ladies were present, A war luncheon was served by the hostess. The Silver Lake Baseball team organized, Sunday last. They will practice next Sunday at the Lakewood Ball park. Miss Mildred Steere, Miss Hope Vance and Miss Fern Fenton spent Sunday at the Ellis home. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Asplund had as their guest, Sunday, Mrs. Kronquist and son Charley of Tidewater, Mr. and Mrs. Malm and Mr. and Mrs. Malm and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson and son, Andrew of Ohop. Those who called at the Nelson home, Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson and daughter Mary of Ohop, Mrs. Lang and son Howard of Seattle, Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Thisdell of Tacoma. Pg. 6, col. 3 BIRTHDAY PARTY A very enjoyable time was held in Red Men's' Hall, last Wednesday evening, it being a birthday party in honor of four members of "Pocohontas" Lodge, each having birthdays during the week. Those favored were: Mrs. Mary Bartlett, presiding "Pocohontas" of Topeka Council, Eatonville; Mrs. Lucy Sabourin, "Wenonah"; Mrs. Mary Elmlund, "1st Runner"; and Mr. George Martin, "Powhattan." The evening was spent socially and in playing cards. Mrs. Chas. Geiger gave several piano selections. Refreshments were served at small tables. The surprise of the evening was in the form of a patriotic cake, made and presented by little May Sabourin. The cake was decorated to represent "our flag," with red, white and blue candles. It was placed in the center of the table occupied by the "birthday group" and as the dandles were lighted, the electric lights of the hall were turned off, thus lighting up and making conscious the features of the happy four-a picture long to be remembered. The company departed at a late hour, wishing many happy returns. Pg. 6, col. 4 DID YOU RECEIVE YOURS? In many windows are displayed copies of Washington's Shield of Honor, a beautiful reproduction of George Washington's Coat of Arms, from which the Stars and Stripes were fashioned. This was presented to each citizen of Washington who during the honor period (April 6th to 13th) subscribed the full quota of Third Liberty Loan Bonds. If any of those who subscribed during the first week did not receive a copy, the Liberty Loan Committee will see that you have one. THREE MEALS COST $14,000 Feeding 42,500 troops at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, three meals a day will cost the Government $14,000 and in the preparation of the meals 131 tons of food will be used. Money is needed to buy the food. That's why the Government will ask yo soon to buy Liberty Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan. FORTNIGHTLY CLUB The Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mrs. N. C. Christensen, Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Luther Wright, president; Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Wilcox, secretary and treasurer. After the members responded to the roll call with short sketches of their favorite books, Mrs. Bruen read a book review prepared by Mrs. W. A. Walker, who is out of town. The Poems of Tennyson were chosen and the subject was treated in a most scholarly manner. The exquisite art of the master poet was illustrated by numerous selections from his poems. The club has decided to do some very definite work to promote the sale of War Savings Stamps and each member is asked to come to the next meeting armed with brilliant ideas. Try to buy all the War Stamps and Thrift Stamps possible before May first as the report goes in then for the first third of the campaign. Remember Eatonville's quota including LaGrande is $34,500.00 for the year. That of Tanwax, $20,000.00; Silver Lake, $6,900; Alder, $6,900; and Holz, $5,000. Pg. 6, col. 5 EATONVILLE DISTRICT ROLL OF HONOR For some weeks past the Eatonville Drug Store window has been the center of attraction on Mashell Avenue. Against the back ground of flags, Liberty loan and War Savings Stamp posters, are the pictures of a score or so of the boys who have gone from this vicinity into all branches of the Service. Some of them are now in France, some on the ocean, others in training schools and camps on the Eastern coast, one in Cuba, another off key West, several in Texas, more in California, and some still scattered over our own state. Proud indeed are we of those uniforms, with the badges of honor on hearts and sleeves. And our hearty response to the requests of our government prove that we are endeavoring to show ourselves worthy of them. The following is a list of those whose pictures have been an inspiration to us: Harry Steere, Geo. Nelson, Edward Christensen, Al Redican, Clark Eppler, Henry Christensen, Earl Pravitz, Ward Nettleton, Cam Steele, Herbert Sperry, Russell Barlow, William Canty, Fred Fredericksen, Ewald Anderson, Geo. L. Wilson, M. B. Reid, Pat Riley, Arthur Teeple, Frank VanEaton, Edward Kittleman, David W. Jacobson, Robert Else, Harry Elmlund, Paul C. Long, Henry Asmussen, Jesse Petersen, Gunner Halverson, Einar Carlson, Ralph H. Benston, Theodore Christensen. CARD OF THANKS We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to the employees of the Royce Lumber Co. and others, who so nobly and willingly came to our assistance when the wage earner of the family was injured. Brown Smith and family. Pg. 6. col.6 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. D. Palmer and daughter of Tacoma were the guests of R. Marti and family, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Houser and daughters Helen and Agnes of Tacoma visited friends in Eatonville, last Sunday. Chas. Griffin was called to his home at Yelm by the death of his mother, of ptomaine poisoning, last Sunday evening. Martin Interbitzen, an employee of the north Coast Timber Co., was severely injured yesterday, his limb being badly cut. He was brought to Eatonville where he received treatment at the local hospital. The Ladies' Aid met in the basement of the Church, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Brewer acted as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger were Tacoma visitors, last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger entertained Mrs. Geiger's sister Mrs. H. E. O'Neil, Mrs. Paul Leaman, and Mrs. Freudenfeld of Tacoma and Mrs. Wm. Aird, wife of Capt. Airdof Camp Lewis last Wednesday. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to the Student Body, E. H. S., for their kind assistance to our son, Frank who was injured in a basket-ball game. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Petersen. Miss Elma Kipper and Mr. Albert Buehlmann were married in Spokane, April 20th. They will make their home in northern Idaho after Aug. 1. They will visit here.