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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
Broken IN Health BY
Prison Experiments

New Orleans, Nov. III have been
through thousand hells," sobbed a
thin gaunt man with CLASSY eyes and
skin like parchment, as he staggered
into New Orleans hotel.
II am w. H. English, one Of the II
convicts released yesterday from the
Mississippi penitentiary for risking our
lives to prove that an unbalanced diet
caused pellagra," the emaciated victim
of science explained as he sank into
chair and allowed his head to fell be-
tween his knees.
The story as written by him follows:
II was lifeterm convict, SO when
Governor Brewer and DR.. Goldberger
offered freedom to anyone who would
live on a prescribed diet for nine
months, even though it meant con-
tracing pellagra and probably death,
l gladly consented to make the test
Freedom is mighty sweet and was
willing to face death to secure it. But
l believe l have paid in full for my
crime. Nine months of torture, just
think of it!
Several of us tried suicide during
the last few months, but we were
watched night and day. At any time
I would have gladly welcomed bull
let, but our guards only laughed when
we attempted to escape. They knew
we could not break out and in our
weakened condition could not have
gone far if we had secured our free
dom. -r.-
Five weeks ago six of us tainted
one day and had to be put to bed.
ITO think of eating the same kind of
food for nine months. Our rations
three times day for this period was:
Collards, hominy, corn bread, fried
mush and coffee. This is the food
used by the poorer classes down here
and they are the ones who contract
pellagra.
For the first few months l felt only
lazy and stupid. Along about July
began to lose weight At that time
tipped the scale to 1877 pounds. Now
weigh 11S pounds. After the first
three months l never had good
nights sleep. It was more of stupor,
accompanied by unnatural parching of
the skin and occasional sweats.
finally got so all I wanted to do was to
stretch out on my bunk and think of
milk and fresh vegetables.
II thought of the time when was a
child and was eating one of my moth
er's good dinners. My visions were all
of fresh food. l got so weak in the
last few weeks that wouldn't hardly
move. The constant diet put before
me almost brought on nausea. My
skin became saffron and felt like it
was going to crack. We were told
to play cards and exercise, but did not
have the ambition to do it. '.
1--WE all just wanted to get away
from the scene of our torture. The
first thing l did was to drink quart
Of cool milk, and then filed up on
vegetables and pie"
AS English finished writing his story
he had to be assisted to his room.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

Nine. Gadski, who had q suite Of
rooms at the Kindred while she stop
ped over Sunday in Valley City, left at
9 o'clock Monday in Ford taxi for
Aberdeen, 8. D., where she was to fill
an engagement Monday evening. The
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

slight snowfall in the morning did not
dissuade the prima donna from max
ing the trip overland, as she was eager
to try out the novelty Of such trip.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
Mail Delivery Every Holiday

Washington, Nov. 2O.-At least one
delivery of mail on every holiday has
been ordered by the postof1ice depart
ment. Where business interests have
been in accord with the plan it has
been the custom Of postmasters in
some places to suspend delivery on
certain holidays. The department has
ruled that the only way to regard the
convenience of all interests Is to de-
liver at least once.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-27
HOW LONG CAN GERMANY FIGHT?

Hope that the war may not last many months longer has been
the Carpathans into the plains of Hungary, whence, unless they meet
with a serious setback, a advance upon Budapest and Vienna will be
comparatively. easy. The French have begun a vigorous offensive move
ment in the neighborhood OF ST. Mihiel The English, with hundreds
OF thousands OF fresh troops, are ready for the effort to drive the Ger
mans out OF Belgium. The entrance Of Italy, and perhaps OF Greece
and Rumana,. into the war o IN the side OF the Allies daily grows more
imminent. 1t has been assumed that Germany aware of the imp IS
sibihty OF overcoming such a circle OF enemies, is fighting with the
courage Of despair, and many Of her recent acts have justified the as
sumption. Yet Gustave G. Roeder, a thoroughly competent observe
sent by the New York World to travel through the German empire
and report the exact truth, is convinced that the tales OF distress re
not true, that the country is still selfsupporting and that IT "a nan
the conflict Tor a long time to come.
Mr.. Roeder gives chapter and verse for his conclusions. If they
ae not accurate, it must be because he saw only what he "a permitted
to see. But in view OF the extent Of his travels, this explanation is not
very satisfactory. 1t is apparent, indeed, that SC far Germany has prac-
tcany held her own The next few months may see a change, but
that is all a matter of speculation. MI. Roeder says that the food regu-
lauons are merely precautionary measures. There is n famneo or sign
OF one. Labor is fully employed and there is plenty OF money. No
discouragement prevails among the German people. They support the
government with loyal, enthusiasm. The national genius Q efficiency
has been applied to the mnutest details. Everywhere the belief pre-
walls that if the Allies did OF get munitions OF "a rom tn Oniteh
States the struggle would soon be over. That is why there IS 20 much
bitterness against Americans.
This analysis of the situation, however, points rather to a pro1onga-
ing to send the German military machine to the scrap-heap. A nation
la fight o for months ate all chance of success has vanished. His
tory is full OF examples of this fact-Phiadelpha Ledger.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-27
AMERICA FIRST"

A wise, a timely and a highly patriotic speech was that which Presi-
dent Wilson has just delivered to the members of the press.
In two words, America first" he defined not only the one great
duty Of the government of the United States at this time, but the II
great duty OF the people OF the United States. Let IS think of Amerr
ca before W think of Europe" 1t was time that somebody who could
speak with authority gave that word of advice and of warning to the
clamorous champions OF the European beligerents.
The president made his appeal in n o spirit of sordid selfinterest.
states the New York World. He did not ask Americans to think of
America first because there would be money in it. He did not ask
them to be neutral through "a petty desire to keep out of trouble" 1t
was a plea directed toward the higher ethical interests of the United
States in the councils OF mankind.
Measured by the test of America first" most of the disputed issues
of this w ar readily and easily solve themselves SO far as this country
is concerned. There a be nc violent clash of opinion between the
friends OF Germany and the friends OF Great Britain and France when
that test is inteligenty applied.
We have u W work to do at this time, and some OF it is moe
important to civilization than the work that is being done in the
trenches. We Have u own service to render, and when the final adj
beligerents than any service they "a render to themselves. Not only
are we the great mediatng nation, as the president says, but W DO
not ant anything that does not belong to US and that makes our
position unique in the councils Of the world.
None of the nations a war has anything that W e want. None of
them has anything that W are trying to get There will be no spols
of war so far as we are concerned. There will BE nothing in the dii-
sion of which W e shall demand a Share. Therefore, the time may come
when the people OF the United States, if they keep their sense and
their sanity and their fidelity to justice, may give a e impulse to
civilization.
The lohest ideal OF American citizenship at this time cannot be
described better than in the presidents word-"not the takatve man,
not the partisan man, not the man who remembers first that he is a
Republican Or a Democrat, or that his parents we're German or English,
but who remembers first that the whole destiny OF modern affairs cen
tiers upon his being a American first OF all"
The American who remembers that has remembered everything.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-27
WOMEN IN ARMS!

Think of it!
Women in arms-fghting the battles of their country!
The bitterness and horrors OF this W ar should be brought torcHdy
home TO all civilized people by the action of the women If France.
When fighting becomes necessary it is assumed to be the exclusive
province OF mar to engage in the active fray.
of Paris are recruiting a regiment of soldiers among their W sex FIR
duty in the field.
Men are needed o n the battle line, and this regiment of women
soldiers will shoulder their rifles and convoy ammunition and provision
trains garrison conquered territory, and perform other field duty nee
essarv n order to relieve men who are needed at the front.
Women in arms!
Has the civilization OF this world fallen so low that the mother oil
mn must sink her SCI and expose her fair breast to the mutlation of
shot and shell?
Must she face the horrors of the battlefield, the rigors OF a CAM
and the pestience OF armed camps in order that kings, emperors
and fools m "a saiate their cravings for official murder3
Women in armsl
I. the lust Of mar for power SO great that the sacredness Of
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-27

womanhood must be brushed aside, her franty trampIed in the dust,
her privacy outraged by the glare of camp life?
God forbid!
The patriotism of these women is sublime!
1t has few parellas in history.
But what a disgrace t. mankind-what a blow to our blood be-
spatered civilization
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN IT'LL BE OVER
The United States is being flooded with pamphlets in the interest Of
the various warning nations, almost every one of which is entitled, Why
We Are at War"
The general citizen does n care a jitney why any of these battling
countries are engaged in the crime of ages; and he distributes the blame
the thing will be over-SacramentoB Bee.
American importers have arranged with the British government for
uninterrupted passage Of nearly a shipload of Ely catchers," 5451OOO
cases bought and paid for in Germany before March 1st, and now al
Rotterdam awaiting shipment to the United States.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-27
PHONE 1911 FOR

COUNTY LAND FOR SALE
Lovelock valley rich irrigated land
for sale in 40-acre farms. Easy
terms. Write c. M. Wooster Co.,
Phelan Bldg, San Francisco. f18-1m
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
PROUD OF HIS CITIZENSHIP
win Of John Paul Jones Showed a
Proper Appreciation of His
Adopted Country.

1t is well from time to time to give
special appreciation and honor to
heroes who have given great service
to their country. The centennial of
Commodore Perry was fifty celebrat-
ed. Another naval hero who should
be fifty remembered is John Paul
Jones, the first to raise the Stars and
Stripes on an American ship, the first
to receive a salute to American indie
pendence at Quiberon bay, three
years before Yorktown. John Paul
Jones was the founder of the Ameri-
can navy. To it he gave much of his
private property, paying sailors when
the government could not, paying
also for repairs and provisions. His
victory in the battle Of the Bon
homme Richard and Scraps had
much influence in the gaining of in
dependence. After our Revolution
airy war was over he served other
countries. Titles were showered on
him and he was gratifed, but when
he made his win he wrote: 81, John
Paul Jones, an American citizen."-
Milwaukee Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
TO PREVENT OPERATIONS
Dr. Lewis McMurtry. Of Louis

DR.. Lewis McMurtry, Of Louis
vile, KY, one Of the most dis
tinguished surgeons attending the
annual convention Of the Southern
Surgical and genealogical Associa-
ton in Cincinnati, said that all
American men and women have to
do to escape the operating table is
to Give right" "Do not eat too
much, do not dissipate, beware of
alcoholic excesses," the Louisville
surgeon said. 'Tt is the modern
artificial and ultra luxurious life,
Incidence and sedentary habits, ir-
regular hours and the flowing bowl
that weaken the system and allCw
the germs and bacteria that threat
en- us on all sides to finally find a
weak spot in the system and to
make successful attack there.
Dissipation, too much luxury and
excuses invariably lower the body's
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
HOME

There is truth contained in the
beautiful lines composed by John
Howard Payne:
''Be it ever SO humble,
There's no place like home"
They were written from personal
experience. There are no pleas
ures sc full of genuine enjoyment,
Home should and can be made
the dearest spot on earth, sweet
and attractive an various ways.
Religion in the home softens,
purifes and elevates character,
reforms and regulates life.
Cultivate a taste for the good,
TRUE and beautiful. Do not save
the kind, loving words for the
stranger alone, but be generous
with it at home.
The best of literature should be
provided; books, like friends,
should be few and well chosen.
The Bible, that holy volume,
should be read daily, and its grand
and holy precepts carefully follow
ed in the home.
Its environments should be made
bright, cheerful and pleasant. Let
discords be dismissed and peace
and harmony reign.
Our home on earth should be
typical of Heaven. Music greatly
enhances its pleasures. In the
sweet twilight hour how enhancing
to sit and listen to sweet strains
Of music peeled forth from the
organ or piano by the artistic
touch of some dear loved one at
home. 4-h
Home influence, when for good,
and not evil, is the best. 1t pre-
pares us to battle with life when
the cold winds of adversely over
takes us.
Home should be made an ideal
spot with its well-selected library,
sweet blooming flowers and inno-
cent games for out and indoors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

In London the question Of employ
ing women as street car conductors
has been put forward by one Of the
tramway companies, but the police
authorities refuse to issue to them Ii
censes, saying that already they have
issued an adequate number of IL
censes to men to fill the vacancies ow-
ing to enlistments. So many difficult
ties and complexities surround the
whole affair that there is reason to
believe that a more serious view Of
the problem is taken by the police au-
thorities.
The most important OBSTACLE to
the scheme is the opposition Of the
trade unions.
A Scotland Yard official said the
other day that eff women we're Ii
censed as conductors during the war,
they would undoubtedly remain af-
terward, and it must be remembered
that the tramways are a public serv-
ice. While that fact should not de-
bar women from performing the
work, if they are capable of doing it,
there is no desire to encourage the
displacing of men and the conse-
quent trouble in the labor world. Be
sides, it is safe to say that all the
men who have wanted to join the col
ors have been able to do so, and it
would not be fair to exercise form
of compulsory service on men of a
certain calling by ousting them from
their employment"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
APPRECIATE PATRONAGE AND GUARANTEE
QUICKEST SERVICE

Have you done real kind or
saving deed to anybody today9
Are you in the habit of doing such
deeds whenever chance offers
Are you on the lookout for such
opportunities
We often think the very rich
must be very happy, but riches
bring neither happiness nor content.
The most perfect serenity is found
with those who have learned to
limit their desires, rather than with
those who have unlimited means Of
gratifying their desires. To
possess a home and those in it who
love us, to have health and
money enough to satisfy our actual
wants-these are the elements alb
solutely necessary to a contented
life. The man who has field to
pillow and plant has a better
chance for health and happiness
than the man who seeks, by golf,
and other diversions, to get the
exercise and development that the
Lord meant he should obtain by
IahnT
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
LIFE

Life is a gift to be used every day,
Not to be smothered and hidden
away;
It isn't a thing to be stored in the
chest
Where you can gather your keep
sakes and treasure your best;
1t isn't a joy to be slipped now and
then
And promptly put back in a dark
place again,
Life is a gift that the humblest may
boast of
And one that the humblest may
well make the most of.
Get out and live in each hour of
the day,
Wear it and use it as much as you
may;
Don't keep it in inches and corners
and grooves,
You'll find that in service its beauty
improves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
INNOCENT CAUSE OF IT.

"How did you happen to leave your
last placer"
p "The house was burned down,
ma'am." pr1r
'fWell, of course you were not to
blame for that"
"No'm. The lady what hired me
wouldn't furnish fat kindlin' an ]
had to start the fires with kerosene, "
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
Notice Of Dissolution Mckee HeteI
'1'2 Company.

Notice is hereby given that on
January %, 1915, there will be a
final dissolution and winding up Of
the affairs of the Mckee Hotel Co.
Any one having claims or demands
against said company win, at once
present the same to the undersigned
for payment or adjustment. gPur-
suant Sec. b61, Kentucky Statutes.
This Dec. 81, 1915.
Ii. Clay Mckee, President.
(25-4t) w. r. Mckee, Secretary,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

resistance. When part Of the body
gives way the surgeon is called in.
In many cases right living would
have avoided the necessity for,
the surgeons services. Americans
should take more exercise for the
amount of food they consume.
They ought to drink less alcohol,
less coffee, less tea, but more water.
If we lived closer to nature, as
we were intended to-; if we con-
stantly lived out in the open, breath
ing the fresh and invigorating air,
the average health and bodily
resistance to disease would be in
creased and there would be less
need foH surgical interference"
Cincinnati Post.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
MORE APT TO LAUGH.

'You wouldn't be angry if / asked
you to marry me, would you, Miss
Peacher?" ''N ="
mo, indeed, Mr.. Fatwit. In fact,
all my friends say l have a Keen
sense of humor." 9td fno~
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
THEIR STYLE.

"What kind would you make those
forest illustrations?"
II think the most appropriate styk
would be wood cuts" -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
HER TURN.

Mabel-Are you going to the whist
club this afternoon? m
Alice-No; it's my turn to stay
away and be talked about.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
SAME WORK.

"a good theater press agent is lik
a good housekeeper."
'In what way?"
''He keeps his house in print"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
EXTENSIVE CHANGES.

"Many changes in your apartment
house this month";"
eyes. Seven graphophones moved
out and one pianola.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
Large placards have been poste,

Large placards have been posted
in the military districts Of France
reading: "Keep Silence. Be Care
full. The Enemy is Listening"
These placards are found in rail-
way tranis, street cars and other
public places. Silence is golden in
times Of peace as well as in times
of war; A laxative individual
becomes a perpetual nuisance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
THE FATAL FLArNEss.

"Whats bothering you?'
Motor carr replied Mr.. Chug-
gins. r Te' 70 = -re'
b ~Flat tire? ?"
mo. Flat pocketbook."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

Why not amend the pure feea
law to cover sentiment7 People
swallow so much Of it that is
poisonous.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
WHAI HAVE WE DONE TODAY

WHAT HAVE WE DOME TuuASf
We shall do so much in the years
to come,
But what have we done todayf
We shall give our gold in princely
sum,
But what did we give today2
We shall lift the heart and dry the
tear,
We shall plant hope in the place
of fear,
We shall speak the words Of love
and cheer,
But what did we speak todayi
We shall be so kind in the after
awhile,
But what have we been todayf
We shall bring to each lonely life
smile,
But what have We brought todayi
We shall give to truth a grander
birth,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

The shrinking and too modest,
with more faith in everybody else
than in themselves are not the ones
who walk of with the prizes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

And to steadfast faith deeper
worth,
We shall feed the hungering souls
of earth,
But whom have we fed todays
We shall reap such joys in the by
and by,
But what have We sown todayf
We shall build us mansions in the
sky,
But what have we built todays
IT'S sweet in idle dreams to bask,.
But here and now do we do our
taskf
Yes, this is the thing our souls
must ask:
'What have we done today3y
NIXON Waterman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29

Old papers for sale at this once
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-15

his compositions TO date numbering
between three and four hundred and
including operattas, string quartets,
twenty-five choruses, thirty-six an
;hems. about two hundred songs, sixty
pieces for piano, organ, violin and
many other forms OF composition.
The leading musical publications in
this country are now publishing his
compositions. and such singers az
Witherspoon, Helen Stanley, Jane
Osborn, Hannah and a host of 9th
er noted singers are singing them.
Last June a program Of Lester
music was given in Chicago and crit
icisn thereon says:
A program note gave few items
OF Mr.. Testers history AMI from this
we learned that he is now only TWEEN
ty-four years old. This IS truly as
tonishing. for his accomplishments
are so many and so worthy that it
scarcely seems possible to have done
If all SO ra1idly, but the very fact
gives promise that in the future Mr..
ester will do still more and that his
career as a composer is bound to be
4 notable one.