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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12
THE PEN AND THE SWORD

While may be true that Beneath the rule of men entirely great the pen than the sword yet instance recalled where after nations have resorted to the issues have been deter mined by the former implement It has often happened that the pen has been mighty forming pubic to the opening of hosthe civil but having started the pen and what stands foeasonare usually cast to the winds Since the Europe started there have stepped into the Imgh famous weders of the quill who attempt to usurp the lists occupied by armed millions The world or that portion of busy engaged augheng each other will read with the words of these but as tar any practical served concerned they might we'll themselves the trouble of putting their thoughts into print Their prophecies how ever, will be interesting indeed the conclusion of the
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 Mir Wells positive that Germany will be defeated and length into the which this will be accomplished but fair say that of his predictions have already been dredted He the positions of the different countries involved the struggle and hope for the end of he amamen phase of European history.
 In answer Mr. Wells Professor Hugo Nnsterberg, thor and distinguished scientist generally regarded throughout the United States the leader of Ganc thought and sentiment ths country the day of Carl Schurz defends the position of Germany end the kaiser the present firing the following voey:
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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12
MILITARY UNITS

A friend of The Pioneer sends us the iol lowing:
 European armies are all somewhat slnll- larIy constituted. German corps consists of two divisions, each division of two brgates, each brigade of two regiments each regiment of three battalions, with four companies of 250 men each in each battalion This is the infantry. In addl- tion there is one regiment of artillery, con sisting of six batteries of six guns each to each brigade, as well as a regiment of cav airy, consisting of four squadrons of l50 men each, with engineer, signal and hospital corps
 A French corps differs only in that its reeiment of artillery consists of three bat talions of three batteries, each battery con sisting of four guns. This gives the same total of guns as the Germans, but there are also four battalons of corps artillery of three batteries and four guns each in them.
 The Russians have four battalions of in fantry instead of three in their corps, while in their artillery regiments they have two battaions each with three battallons of eight guns each. Their cavalry regiments have three squadrons instead of four
 The Austrian organization Is similar to the German.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12
GOVERNMENT OWNED MERCHANT SHIPS

Why should the American government buy, and operate
 merchant carry the European of the United States asks the New York World and suggests that existing conditions such step the part congress- speaks the fact that monopost tariffs and oppressive navigation laws under the prext of protecting saors have resulted driving off Every attempt rehaba the American merchant says that newspaper demand for subsidies and for modification of anquated In consequence the threat of great European instantly The sugge ton of ownership and operation of merchant 1t
 explained would offer scanty competition American capital like the parcel post which has deeply into the business of the companies The competition would be largely between govern men owned ships under foreign flags.
 This idea tentatively put forth by great newspaper the metropolis udd the precincts of the money
 shows the trend of public opnon and few years would have caused the New York newspaper have been regarded menace the countr But why suggest half measures? If be good
 thing for the United States and operate hps why also build them and operate them under Aag The present has demonstrated that completely at the mercy of foreign powers that the present system failure It good time institute and put operation order of things. By all instead of giving subsidies and protective duties enrich ship ping composed largely of foreign capital let Uncle Sam build and operate his ships and be independent of other nation when gets ready to fly at its neglbors throat.
 As the New York newspaper truly sas if the American people going spend money merchant they should control it and have something to show for the investment
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12
BOY BITTEN BY DOG

Whitley Ray, the little nephew of Mrs J. J. Smith, was painfully but not seriously bitten by dog last Sunday. The little fellow will suffer no permanent i'll effects.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Mrs. Joseph McDowell and daughter ar rived here last Monday from Seattle and will spend the winter with MT. Mcdowell on Flat creek
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

When you come in from the creeks, fol low the crowd.
 Where
 To the Crosby Massage and Bath Par lors, the Home of the Twentieth Century Turkish Baths.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

band of returning American tourists wept hystercal and threw kisses the Statue of Liberty the other day. The See America first crusade will that will be of great benefit all the result of the and the idle rich will be taught that the country which gave them their riches pretty good place spend their money
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

bill has been introduced congress exclude from readn
 the United States all aliens who leave engage foreign While should not be made apply the present instance the suggestion excellent No If citizen of this country still loyal the country from which he feel called upon fight for against with which the United States peace he any give the loyalty his adopted country which she has right expect when she confers the privilege of citizenship upon him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

War lends speed merchant vessels the high these days The mammoth Cunader Maureana arrived in Halifax August after crossing the Atlantic in four days and ten hours
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Fresh ranch eggs, 75c dozen.
 Iditarod Meat Co,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Getting newspaper Paris at the present time to be somewhat difficult matter, the following from Gil Bias would nd Hardly member of the staff printer remains. We have IS ended"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12
Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the partner ship heretofore existing between the un dersgned at Flat City, Alaska, under the firm name of GIantz Engquist, conduct ing the Grand Bar saloon, has this day been dissolved. The Grand Bar will be con ducted from this date by Charles EngqIi"t. who will pay all bills against the said firm Of GlantZ X EngQuiSt and to whom all aC- counts due the said firm are payable. Dated August 2i, 1914.
 NELS GLANTZ.
 CHAS. ENGQUIST, Witness:
 w. r. HARRISON.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Whether they be otherwise the that the govern railroad to be built from Cook inlet daod make peasan reading And the best part of that within the range of prob ability.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Fresh ranch eggs, 75c dozen.
 Iditarod Meat Co.,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-09-12

Job Printing at Pioneer office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19
LEGEND THAT PLEASED ANDY
Oldtlme Story Of German orioin Used
BY Carnegie In condemnins Cap
itaI Punishment.

Andrew Carnegie, at one Of his de
lightful dinners in his great red man
sion in New York, condemned capital
punishment.
Capital punishment is as abhorrent
to me- said Mr.. Carnegie, his merry
eyes twinkling even more merrily than
usual, that l often think with delight
of the Regensburg test.
In Regensburg, in the middle ages.
the headsman died and three appli-
cants presented themselves for the
post. A test of their skill would set.
tie the matter. Accordingly three
criminals were brought forth for
slaughter
The first headsman made with his
sword tiny nick in the first Grim.
inars neck. III lop him of just there.
he said, and swinging his sword round
with great swishing sound, lo!-he
did as he had said he would.
. The second headsman tied a string
round his criminals neck. I'll cut on
his head and bisect the string he
said. And he did as he had promised.
These two first headsmen now be-
gan to study and ponder the neck of
the third criminal, asking what proof
OF skill the third headsman should
undertake, when the latter with one
vast and splendid sword sweep cut
on all three heads, thus finishing the
criminal and his rivals together and
winning the craftsmanship of Regeus.
burg amid the applause of ALL"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19
Opportunity He Wanted.

The family man ushered his friend
Into his den and shut the door ~
want you to sample something pretty
fine I've got here he whispered
opening a filing cabinet and takins
out a big. fiat bottle. This ia soma'
thing extra and you'll say it's the hes,
you ever had. Tell me when"
Great snakes," cried the cal,o-
you've got hold of the wrong bottlo
man! Look at the label-can't von
see it's marked poison"
Don't let that fool you. That's met
a trick of mine SO that the girl wifi
leave it alone" ~
"Ha-ha! That's a bully invention
Gives me an idea, too"
Going to do the same thing with
your private bother"
NO I'm going to do Just the on.
posfta I never did Ike our gtd~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19
IN COLD STORAGE
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB,

BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.
Whats the trouble?"
"Oh, John Delmar has been sent to
cold storage"
why! he's the best man on the
floor"
That's the reason. It's another
piece of spitework of that self-consti.
tuted tyrant, Holmes. Say, I'd like to
smash HIM"
1t was only a passing bit Of drama
under humble conditions, but human
interest, human emotions and human
destinies were just as crucially in
volved as though it were some section
Of advanced court intrigue.
Brown & Co. represented the lead
ing department store of the thriving
western city The company was nomi.
nal. Richard Brown, grasping, schem-
ing, saving, had built up catch.penny
notions trade to six-story palace of
business. He took little pleasure in
life outside Of business save for &C.
casional strong drink and fierce specu-
lation on the stock market. The big
store prospered, however. In Robert
Blain he had an expert manager. Re-
Gently, however, Blain had broken
down. Temporarily a floor manager
named Holmes had assumed his du-
ties.
A meaner man never lived. Vested
with power he had never dreamed
Of acquiring, all that was selfish and
tyrannical in this mani nature came
to the surface. He lorded it over the
male employees, he annoyed the lady
clerks with his Sinking familiar
ways. He was heartily hated by every
person in the service of the great es-
tablishment.
you will report for your envelope
Saturday night" he had observed SEN
tentiously to Nellie West, the first
thing that morning.
II should have done 30, anyway
replied pretty indignant Nellie, the pet
and favorite of the department. Then
she flashed look Of contempt upon
the man that made him shrink, turn
away and then grit his teeth.
I'm not through with that pert miss
yeti" he groaned out and looked about
for a new victim. Half an hour later
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19

John Delmar, manager Of the depart.
ment Nellie worked in, was consigned
to cold storage"
That was a term dreaded by the en-
| ployes of Brown & Co. 1t was as
cold storage" that these designated
the chill, bare and gloomy one-half at
tic sixth floor of the building. Here
the odds and ends of each department,
soiled goods, damaged goods, rem.
nants and repriced goods were stored.
There was a general going over of
these heaps occasionally. Usually a
couple of cash boys We're delegated to
sort out these utilities.
The old stock of your department
upstairs is getting too large" Holmes
had said, evenly enough, to Delmar.
ATTEND to it now" and Delmar kept
his temper. but we'll knew the motive
OF this disgrace and Punishment from
his legitimate duties.
For John Delmar was in love with
Nellie West and Nellie knew it. It
was Nellie whom Holmes had perse.
cuted with unwelcome attentions. He
had met with rebuff that CALLED him.
He had decided to get complete re-
venge by superceding Deimar in his
position with some favorite or driving
him to resign
Delmar had strong mind of his
own and his mind just now, though
disturbed and ruffled, was to leave his
position when Nellie did Then if ever
he met Holmes on the street, he would
give him the thrashing of his life for
trying to kiss Nellie behind a pile of
goods and calling her an idle flirt later
before the whole floor.
Il only took this wretched job until
the iron firm was with have reor.
ganized, soliloquized Delmar as he pro-
ceeded up to cold storage" Sorry |
ever did, to have to submit to that |
miscreant's low caprices. Glad | did,
though, all the same" he added mo-
ment later, for it has led to my know
ing Nellie and-I'm in love with Mel.
lie"
The thought comforted him so, that
Delmar smiled and then, despite the
low grade of sorting work. he set
about it and fell to humming softly to
himself. He knew that Nellie would
know that his present humiliation had
come about because of his interest In
her. That fact would draw her closer
70 him and he was glad.
There was no one in the great bare
'oom save himself, SO far as Delmar
Jaw. He set at his work diligently,
lad and pencil in hand and attacked q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19

great heap Of Navajo rugs that had got
vet In shipment. Next was pile OF
fine electric lamp shades Some were
cracked, in some the fittings were
loosed. He was busy inspecting them
marking them, listing them on the tao'
when suddenly there rose up rom 8
lop-sided leather couch beyond them q
human form, wavered, lurched ana
with q terrific crash fell headlong
among the mass Of Quivering metal
and glass.
why, Mr.. Brown" Involuntary
calculated Delmar and stared agnast
and with genuine sorrow at the er'
ratio head Of the great establishment
He had heard of the protracted lapses
of his head employer, but had never
seen him in his present helpless con-
dition.
Worse than helpless it was, Delmar
Immediately discovered = absolutely
critical. There was one muddled groan
from the victim Of the fall and then he
lay inert. One arm outstretched show.
ed q tide of blood streaming forth
The sight warned and thrilled Del
mar. He lifted the victim back to the
couch, tore open the red soaked sleeve
and discovered where fragment OF
the broken glass had severed an ar
terry.
To summon help from the store
would be to reveal the unfortunate
condition of its head. Delmar knew
that he must staunch that gaping
wound or the man would bleed to
death. There were plenty of fabrics
within reach. He made an impromptu
torniquet. then by an end exit left the
room and the store, secured the near.
est physician and without being no.
ticed led him to the storage loft
It was nearly an hour before the
physician had the patient in a safe
and partially lucid condition. He left
him with the statement:
III this young man had not acted
quickly and with good common sense,
I fear your business would have known
you no longer"
Brown was sobered and scared He
made Delmar relate the incidents Of
his coming to the loft. He bound him
to secrecy as to the condition he had
discovered him in. He requested Del.
mar to remain with him until the store
was closed, so that he might leave 1t
unnoticed by the employees.
Every man who skins the thin ice
of recklessness or guilt receives his
lesson sooner or later. Richard Brown
had apparently learned his to good
purpose. He came down to the store
Monday morning, brisk looking, bust
ness like. The preceding Saturday
Delmar had received a note from him
requesting that Miss West report to
him before leaving his service. As
Delmar and his fair companion en-.
tered the Office Of their chief, Holmes
passed out with a vengeful look at
De)mar and scowled darkly at Nellie.
THAT man has just been discharg.
ed" were Mr.. Browns first words.
Our manager who has been ill has
sent in his resignation. We have ap-
pointed new manager. 1t is you, Mr..
Delmar. ! count upon your giving
Miss Lane position that her patience
and loyalty to the house deserve"
1T will be only temporary" the
yratified Delmar said to himself, as
he realized that he was now In a DO.
'ition to care for a wife.
So out from cold storage" came
:wo warm hearts, comforted and su.
'remely happy.
Copyright, 1914, by W. G. Chapman.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-19
"Why, Mr.. BroWnl"

John Delmar, manager Of the depart.
ment Nellie worked in, was consigned
to cold storage"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-07-11
NEW SOIL ACIDITY
TESTS DISCOVERED
Chemicals Are Perfectly Safe for
Layman to Handle, and Ap-
paratuS Is Cheap.

What Is expected to prove a more
positive test for soil acidity than the
common litmus paper test, and one
which, because of the cheap and harm
less chemicals used in its operation,
will be within the reach Of the ordi-
nary farmer, has been devised by
f. Truog, instructor In the department
Of soil, college OF agriculture OF the
University Of Wisconsin
The new test. it is believed, will be
OF especial benefit to county repre-
sentatives and to field agents Of the
state soils laboratory, owing to the
fact that it is simple to operate and
approximate quantitative results can
be secured in from 10 to IS minutes
The new method consists OF the ad.
dition to a sample Of soil TO be ex-
amined Of zinc sulphide with small
amounts of calcium chloride and wa
ter, and boiling the mixture in flask
held over a small flame. preferably
an alcohol lamp Commercial lead
acetate paper. which can be purchased
at the drug store. when held in the
fumes OF the mixture for a few min
utes, will turn from light brown to
a shiny black according to the de-
gree Of acidity present in the soil
The natural color OF the lead acetate
paper is white, hence the discolora
ton can be plainly seen and viii more
accurately gauge the acidity in a soil
than win the lltmus paper test, now
in use
The chemicals are perfectly safe for
the layman to handle. and the com
plete apparatus, including flask and
burner, ordinarily viii not cost more
than 81 The details OF the apparatus
have not been completed. but 10
short time more definite announce,
mcnt will be forthcoming.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-07-11
VALUE OF ALFALFA
AND ACRE OF CORN
Placing Valuation of Two and
0ne-Half Times on Former
Seems to Be About Right.

A comparison of the value of the
average acre of alfalfa with the aver
age acre of corn brings some interest
ing figures to light. An enthusiastic
alfalfa raiser claims that one acre Of
alfalfa is worth two and half acres
of corn. This looks like a rather large
estimate but a little work with a pad
and pencil shows that the enthusiast
has not oyerdrawn the comparison to
any great extent.
Forty bushels of corn to the acre is
a rather generous estimate, and an
average price OF so cents per bushel
is good Figuring it this way the crop
will be worth S24. Giving the stalks
a valuation Of 81 we can say that
the entire product of the acre Of corn
amounted to $25. An ordinary acre OF
alfalfa in an ordinary season should
produce three and half tons Of good
hay at the least, and a good average
price would be $3.50 per ton. Thus
the alfalfa crop viii be worth s575
The alfalfa will be already planted for
the next year, and the crop taken of
will leave the soil in better condi-
ton than 1t found 1t The crop i'll
have been produced at about one-third
the labor cost of the corn, and will
return TO the soil much more manu-
rial value than the corn If both are fed
on the farm. The corn viii have Ia
ken from the fertility OF the soil and
the loss will eventually have to be
made up by growing alfalfa or some
other legume Placing a valuation Of
two and one-half times as much on
alfalfa as corn does not seem 10 be
far wrong
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-07-11
CRv EI.MER HENDERsONl

tBy ELMER HENDERSON,
Just between corn planting and
corn blowing there is a little time
when the work in the fields is not so
crowding.
This affords a good opportunity to
clean the manure from the yards and
land It out into the fields At this time
of the year most probably the only
place to land it is the hay ground
This is a good place for it, as the
growing meadow will take up all the
nitrates as fast as they are released
from the decaying manure and apply
it to their own use.
1t has been proved time and again
by actual tests reported BY our expert
ment stations that the manure that is
allowed to lie around and rot loses
three-fourths of it's value.
This is due to decomposition of the
material, nitrihcation and the escape
of ammonia and to teaching or wash
ing by rains.
When manure decays there is lib
SiaeSu ~ eAilS PioSONSs mn ObCHs Nh4Sh
is one of the most valuable factors on
the American farm today.
If this nitrogen is allowed to escape,
its value is lost to the crop, which
probably needs it very much.
AS much as three-fourths of the
available nitrogen in a soil may escape
during the summer. When it is consid-
cred that this is one of the most val
liable constituents of the manure, the
extent of the loss is at once apparent.
AS to the loss by teaching or wash
ing, need only remind you of the
stream OF muddy water that issues
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-07-11

from a manure pile during and after
every heavy rain
Every drop of water is rich in this
valuable nitrogen, not to mention the
other elements that are of so much
value to the growing crops.
The average manure in the spring,
before teaching or decomposition has
begun, is worth anywhere from $3.50
to SO per tom allowed 10 remain in
the yard until fall, it is worth barely
third OF that price.
In our calculations we have left the
sanitary aspect out of consideration.
There should be nothing more sanitary
than clean, wellkept barnyard On
the other hand. there is not better
place for the germs of disease than in
the foul, filthy yards that are so com
mon on many homesteads
Many a fine horse has been ruined
by being compelled to tramp to and
from the water trough through one of
these disgraceful barn lots. Grease,
rot and all its kindred ailments are
only too common to animals allowed to
remain in these places.
Then. brother farmers, clean up. If
not for your stocks sake, then for
your pocketbook's sake But II is dol
lars to doughnuts that the man who
allows his manure to lie around all
summer, also let's his other work lag
Clean up! 1t is more sanitary;
things look better-have cleaner,
better smell
The elements that insult your nos
trils. in a dirty barnyard are the same
that make the big crop of fragrant
hay next summer.