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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
Lightning Strikes YOUNG Man.

Armour.-Georg Teurner, a young
man of this place, was killed when a
bolt of lightning struck the barn in
which he was at work. He was NOV
ing some hay around in the loft Of
the barn when the bolt struck. Death
was instantaneous.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27

Aberdeen.-H. +. Scott, a local drug.
gist who has been arrested on numer.
u previous occasions for selling Ii.
quors and drugs OF various kinds with
out prescription, was again taken into
custody and his place searched. Sixty
gallons Of liquors, mostly in bulk, and
consisting OF whisky, wine and brandy,
mostly were seized by the officials.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
PRAYERS Of the Law.

We believe the faith Of some people
would be materially strengthened il
they would omit in their s~upplications
all appeals for the Lord to chop their
wood and fetch their water for them
Houston Post.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
MOTHER OF
SCHOOL GIRL
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Re-
stored Her Daugh.
ter's Health.
Plover, Iowa. From q small child
my IL year old daughter had female

! spoke
to three doctors
about it and they did
not help her any.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound had been Of
great benefit to me,
30 ! decided to have
her give it a trial.
She has taken five
bottles Of the Vege-
fable Co~porv1 ~
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
Faces Turned Toward Sunrise.

This is a busy world. but the age
is calling for men who "a help bear
its burdens, who can do things. whose
faces are turned toward the sunrise.
Gilbert Hubbard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27

Sometimes a mar will do a mean
thing because he has confidence in his
ability to quare himself by Offering
an apology.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
The Hewlett Family.

There is a corporation named THE
Hewlett Family Of America" All Of
George Hewlett, who came to this
country from England In 1910.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27

Electricity was first used In q mine
in 1879, when a Scotch c~olliery was
lighted with 1t.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27

But talk isn't cheap when you hire
q lawyer to do it for you.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27
Hopeless.

Hopeless.
Chicago had a better babies" week.
But how can a baby hope to be any
better II it has to grow up in Chr
cage ?--Boston Advertiser.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-08-27

About one-eleventh OF the area OF
Africa, some 1.00O.O 900 square miles,
still awaits exploration.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30

in a draft calls fer the protest from scores of patrons and nothing will satisfy except car which has all the heating apparatus turned on and then even there arc some who find reason to kick. It is thus a trying position endeavoring to suit everypxe.
 There is. nevertheisssp consider nble demand for open air cars to run throughout the year, winter and sum mer because of the desirabiIity Of protecting the health through pure air and the elimination of disease which so often turks in stuffy cars. For the purpose of catering to this demand it has been announced by the Chicago elevated that 1t will run q certain number of windowless and un- heated cars this winter and 1t will then be possible for those who seek fresh air to get 1t while those who want the heated cars will not be mo- tested by fresh air devotees opening window on their backs IL will be case Of picking the kind of car that is desired. This is not the only city where such plan has been tried, but the Chicago scheme will nevertheless be followed with much interest to see how well 1t works out.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
War Blind Hospital.

Miss winifred Holt of New York has been promised the use of a large house fin the EtoIle quarter of Parie for her small war-blind hospital now temporarily installed in the Hotel de Crlllou on the Place de la Concorde.
 The Crillon institution has only a few blinded inmates. but sends out teachers on their errand of instruc- tion and consolation to seventeen Paris hospitals. When the new prem ises have been properly fitted they will receive a group of twenty-seven blinded officers and men as a begin ming. This number, however. Is cer- tain to increase greatly and 1t is hoped that second building will be furnished.
 According to Miss Holt and her as- sistants. who are all Americans long resident in Paris. the blinded men at first are inclined to give way to des- pair. This Is especially the case with blinded officers. the blinded young peasant soldiers taking things more resignedly as a rule. One of the lat ter has got so well over his misfortune that his laugh Is constantly heard in the ward, and few days ago he said to one of Miss Hoit's helpers that this Is the only place in Paris where one is amused" The course of teach ing is always preceded by a visit or two with gifts of flowers and consola- tory words. Some of the patients, too, are rot yet in a state to receive in- struction. One of these cases Is a soldier with 1s7 shrapnel wounds, more than a score of them in the head.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30

(written Specially for The Bulietin.)
 Last week was reading of a woman who described how happy she felt at the end of what she called "a butter day"
 Every New Englander knows what It means to talk of puttering. The word Is found in the latest dictionaries as the vernacuiar for potter. to fuss about, to be busied with trifies.
 So when this woman told of butter Ing everybody understood what she meant.
 Then Rhe explained what n butter day was. It was the happy time, long anticipated. when she could catch up with the small duties. the odd jobs. of tho household. which had had to be put off, maybe for weeks or months.
 One can fancy her choosing for her butter day a rainy or snowy or freexy one. when she would be unlikely to have many interruptions one of those comes. with little Likelihood, of callers. few agents or peddlers or solicitors for this or that. to call one to the door.
 The woman in question had arnethed in her madnessi" reduced her butter ing to a system.
 In explaining just what her special day meant, she told first of going to the attic. where she sorted the accu- mutation of pieces gathered there as the result of many seasons of dress making. Some of these she laid aside for future patching or nending;- others she tied up in bundles, to be sent to an aged aunt in the country who would gloat over them for rug-making and patchwork. and cushion squares.
 trunks and wardrobes, sorting out ] garments and hats and shoes and gloves. some to be put in what sht | called her charity bog, some to be sent at once to those ready to distribute them to the poor and needy. The things which would be useful tc cut down for the children, or those semi duds good enough | for rainy day wear or when garden | ing. or taking country hikes. were carefully inspected and set aside fo! ] their intended uses.
 But much that was useful only to bt moved on. got a move at once! | Coming down a fiiaht, she made new telephone number list. A nev | quarterly directory was just out, an( | there were so many changes to b, dom to throw away the old and well thumbed list which had served so wei as time and'troubie saver. I This duty finished. the next stunt Q Fputter day was to put the books in tn
 various bookcases in order.
 What this means is understood b. every person who has been delayed an hindered by the carelessness of other
 In never returing books, especially. ref
 erence books, to their places.
 This proved somewhat of a chore
 but in the end 1t was consolation t see the various sets, encyclopedias bound magazines and the rest standin like the scriptural sheep and goat.
 some at the right. others at the left. al
 thoroughly dusted, the damaged one
 with carefully pasted bindings, orde
 brought from the chaos of shelves lei
 higglety -piggelty. as Is sure to happe
 where there are boys and girls in tn
 family.
 After this big chere had been ae
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
Stories of the War
The Taking of Loos.

Since the taking of Loos all tho British amy is singing the praises of the guns and the planes. No srch bombardment had ever been heard on British front as that which preceded the attack.
 There seemed no intervals between the reports of the guns: not even those of the beat of a snare drum The roar had the power and continuity of Niagara Falls. House windows in the surrounding country kept up continuous rattle.
 It is the sweetest sound in the world" said one of the surviving vet erans of the retreat from Mons. It means you will get into the German trench and have a fair fight of 1t and your won't charge into the play of the machine guns or be hung up in the barbed wire. A year ago when we | held the Germans back from the | channel ports we were doing it with | flesh and blood against the outnum- bering German artillery. The most comforting sight in the world is an eight inch howitser; and next to that Is a motor truck loaded with high | explosive shells"
 | As morning approached after the night of bombardment, officers on the British front were looking at their wrist watches. In front of Loos the l figure six marking the half hour | goal of the creeping minute hand. At that moment a wave of men rose from the first line German trenches, and
 the volume of shell-fire was lifted
 ond line as the stream from a hose
 is lifted from one flower ped to
 another. Meanwhile every man, in | the charge tried to otitrun every other
 man. The sooner they were in the German trench the less likelihood of | Germans Cnn1inR me
 outs and recovering their senses after
 the bath of shells and firing on the
 advance. If only one machine gun
 could be manned before the charge
 stopped in that immediate section. II
 Is all a matter of wrist watches, of
 speed, team play and of seconds.
 T should think that we had
 eight planes that day to one of the
 Germans" said an aviator. We had | concentrated planes as well as guns. Only when the secret of the point
 of concentration is kept can such an
 attack succeed against a modern de- " tensive position. The Germans had
 ing an attack: for thei soldiers called out from their trenches to the British:
 When are you coming7" to which one
 Briton replied: 'Tli, let you know Attacks were made that morning al } several places; but the Germans ex. : pected the real attack elsewhere thar } Loos.
 There has been a good deal oi talk" said a stan officer. ito the ef- } feet that the element of surprise hal
 disappeared from war. It Is as vita } as it ever was. Only eoncealment wal , never so difacuit."
 Troops and guns had to be nov ed at night when the German plnnl l might not note the concentration BritishI planes must ward on Ger 7 man planes day by day.
 r Infinite labor and pains in detail ar' [ required of hundreds of thousands o : men for such an attack. That of thu l medical corps alone is stupendous. Or 9 the morning of the attack beds weri
 ready: and the countless ambulancea | and the clearing stations and all th'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
SUBMARINES SHOULD DE FIT.

There appears to be a difference of opinion between the investigators representing the navy department, and the constructors as to what was the cause of the loss of submarine F-4. This Is, of course. only what might have been anticipated under the clr- cumstances since the time required in raising the submersible and the conditions resulting therefrom left much to inference. but 1t is disclosed nevertheless that aside from the pos sibility of errors in operation there were defects of a serious character though how many of them were due to improper maintenance or faulty con- struction is a matter which the ex- perts ought to be able to agree upon.
 It has been substantiatsd at least that the danger from chlorine gas as the result of leaks which permit the sea water to come in contact with the acid in the batteries is one which does not permit of negligence. Under the method of construction followed in that type it furnishes a menace which calls for constant attention and If overhauling is necessary to insure against it that work should be done at periods which will insure proper protection to the lives of the crew.
 Sufficient has been revealed. how ever. to warrant the putting out of commission of the other three vessels of that type. If it is not possible to bring them up to a satisfactory condi- tion through the improvement of weak points, it would be better to discard them entirely than to return them tc service and invite another disaster like the F-4. The submarines mus be more than toy vessels. They should be fit for service at all times whether the dernaud is for war purposes or just m a yo
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30

patches from the front Its peasant proprietofs were weil-to-do before the war: It's cities. while sEnall, were well built and prosperous. and eases of within It's area Its farms. under in- tense cultivation. yielded more than the rich holdings in the famous black earth belt of Russia. and the wine made from It's grapes was known wherever western civilization had
 a-The Champagne fs an old time pro- vincial division of France. and is i'm ciuded within the present departments of Marne. Haute- -Aarne. Seina-et- Marne. Aube. Ardennes. Aisne end Tonne. The trenches pass through Flanders. the Artois. Picardie. and then enter the Champagne. where are located some of the most important battiefields on the western fruut. Rheims is the heart of the region. and the German lines are just beyond this city. The old province was about iSo miles long by 15o miles broad. and after the tenth century tt was ruled by its own counts who were vessals Troyee. It was united by marriage to the French crown. and was incor- | porated with the kingdom in 17S1-
 'Tiege and Luxemburg bound the povinee on the north; Lorraine bounds 1t on the east: Burgundy on the
 
 France on the west. Thus fighting reported from the Champagne takes place somewhere between Solsson, on the west. and the forest of ArEonne. on the east. The country is hiliy on the north and east. while high plains form its center. It is throughout tstia region that the present German lines cut deepest into France.
 ''On the hills and undulatlng nelds of northern and central Champagne fw~ IA mAmT ozfla hn grapes from which Frances world cy among all the wines of earth Pro- duction in this part of France is rich and varied. but 1t is upon the success of the grape harvests that the good and bad years largely depend. A bad grape year fs felt by all the people of the province. while a good grape year brings prosperity to all The wine product is sent to exery country In the world, and its export is large enough to represent an important item In the nations fofeign trade Rheims and Epernay are the import ant oenters of the champagne manu- fracture. and miles of racks of thiI } product are stored in laoyriathiaI , galleries cut through the low chail ! hills in their neighborhoods. A triI [ through these underground avenues 5 broken here and there by little light . ed rooms where small groupB o . woriEmen bottled or cut the wines . was a regular feature on the tourist'i !, program whose route through Franc ]. ran this way"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
OPEN AIR CARS.

Parhaps none knows the difficulties of meeting the demands of the public better than those who are engaged in public transportation. Human nature has it's peculiarities and it is thor
 oughly displayed in the thousands who are daily conveyed to their des- tination on railroad and electric cars. There are those who want well ven- tilated cars. Others don't care wheth. CT there is any ventilation or not. Certain ones want an abundance of fresh mir and dress for t and think that tho windows should be raised, regardless of tho likes CT tho manner In which tho person beside them is dressed. The least sign of fresh afr. because 1t may be cool or place them
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
THE WAR PRIMER By National GeosrabhIe Society

"Saloniki, where the Allied troops directed to the aid of Servia disem- parked. is one of the first ports of southeastern Europe. and It's annexa- lien by Greece after the war of the Balkan League with the Turks was a bitter disappointment to those en- thusiastic Bulgars who dream of re- establishing Bulgarian hegemony in Eastern Europe" says a war primer. which describes the port destined to play a vital part in the Allies organ tzation of the new war theatre. The port lies only about 14o miles--eouth of Sofia the capital of Bulgaria, and for years the Greeks and Bulgarians vigoI ously contested with one another this particular legacy from the Turk. Their Macedonian committees car ried national schools. churches and philanthropical societies to saloniki: and. when tho work of converting the residents became more serious. they carried fire and sword
 With a population of iso,o0o and an annual commerce, excluding it's ccastwise trade. to the value of sis,- important cities in all of southeastern Europe IL was a prize well worth the strenuous efforts made by the Buleare and Greeks. A great part of the exports from Bulgaria, southern Servia and northern Greece pour InTCuHn Lnl8 pOIIS Wnlle Ludng OL Nne imports for the same areas are dis- trfbuted from here The chief ex- ports are grain. animals, animal-pro- ducts. altar of roses. silk cocoons wool, tobacco. opium and manganese Tho imports are sugar, coffee. chemt- calls. machinery, textiles and Iron goods Moreover. Salonfld has thrtv- ing manufactures of morocco leather arms and cutlery, and cotton yarn Austria Hungary and Great Britain held first places In this commerce.
 The city ie built on a sheltered in- let, partly oh a plain and partly on the slopes of Mount Rissos. It il possessed of an excellent natural har- bor. and. in 1901. new harbor works were thrown open It Is also we'll sup piled with railways. one line running to Servian Nish. where 1t connects with the Paris Vienna -Constantinopls line. while another line connects Il with Monastir. It is by far the mos important strategic point in all of tn, new war theatre for the prosecutler of the Allies campaign"
 champasns.@SFru FruitfuIness, splendiS order and contentment characterized the Champagne country. where nov the lines of the French and German | trenches wind like scars through tn, heart of its\ high plains" begins { statement issued today by the Nation. al Geographic society, which descrfbei
 and locates this old land division mentioned continuously in press des
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
A Hinf 10 Mothers
 of Growing Children
A Mild Laxntips at Regula' Interrals VII Prsvent
 Constipation.

A vital point upon which all schools of medicine seem to agree Is that nor nal regularity of the bowels is an es- sential 10 good health The import ance of this is impressed particularly on mothers of growing children
 A very valuable remedy that should be kept in every home for use as oc- casion arises fs pr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. n compound of simple laxative herbs that has been prescribed by Dr. W. B. Caldwell, of Monticello. In-. for more than twenty live years. and which can now he obtained in any well stocked drug store for fifty cents a bottle.
 In a recent letter to Dr. Caldwell. Mrs. H. C. Turner, s44 Main St-. Buff falo. H. r. says. T bought a bottle of Mir. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin for my baby. Roland Lee Turner and find tt works just like you said it would It Is line for the stomach and bowels-'
 A bottle of Dr. caidwelrs Syrup Pep sin should be in every home. A trial
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
GERMAN VESSELS ELIMINATED.

Looking into the future and realiz- ing that following the war Germany is going to have use for ali the ves- sels flying the German flag, and own ed by German subjects that 1t can muster. whether they are controlled in any way by the government or not, that country has forbidden the sale of any vessel whatever, regardless of where it may be at the present time, which would mean a change in registry This affects the ships which are tied up in neutral harbors throughout the world and includes those which are now un- der the protection of this country. Germany understands the fight 1t must make to regain it's lost commerce and tho necessity of being properly pre- pared, regardless Of the time when peace may be declared.
 Whether this was inspired by the indications that strong efforts were to be made in this country for the put ting through of the once defeated ship purchase bill is not disclosed, but it forestalls the possibility of any of the German vessels being secured through such legislation. These idle vessels, many of which were on the market, had been looked upon with much favor in carrying out the provisions of the ship purchase measure, should it pass congress. It was not improbable that such deal would result in interna- tional complications in view of the fact that certain of the belligerents would oppose such transfer for ves- sels engaged in trade with Europe but the action of Germany removes l them from the field of possibility, and though the bill is looked upon with no more favor now than it was when it was before the last session of congress, Germany's action has knocked out the chance of any of its merchant fleet being used to build ur the American merchant marine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-30
FRANCES CABINET CHANGE,

Even France must recognize the fact that cabinet changes are undesir- able in times of war unless the res ignatiens and congratulations result in a stronger body than existed before, yet there are conditions which arise which make it impossible to proceed with harmony unless there are changes. Thus while the recent res ignation of Delcasse gave evidence of discord and indicated that other re- adjustments might be expected, the resignation of the Viviani ministry and the calling of former Premier Briand to form a new cabinet does not mean by any possible twist that the new ministry will be weaker than its prede- cessor.
 From such indication as has been given of the possible makeup of the Briand cabinet there are reasons for aelfeving that the change will result A, 2 cabinet fully as strong if not stronger than that which has just rel signed. Many of the former members including Viviani. will be retained and the new material will include states men who have held portfolios before and are thoroughly acquainted with the duties which will be imposed upon them, even though the greatest war the country has participated in is being waged.
 The alteration means not only the continuation of the policies which have been successful, but the over. coming of the defects. There is mol the semblance of any change of hear or any determination to wage war less strenuousiy. but on the other hand il shows the disposition to put the best z foot forward for success through call. ing to the country's aid its stronges men. There can be no question bu what the reorganized cabinet wiI have the confidence of the country.