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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-10
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German strategists have thus far car
ried out the plans Of Moltke and Bis
mark in the Franco-P Prussian cam
paign Of 1871. The fall of city after
city carries the mind back to the dark
days Of the French empire; for after
the investment of Paris on the 10th Of /
September, it became evident that
Paris could not successfully be besieg-
ed unless some Of the strong and well
fortified cities between Paris and the
German Rhine communications were
wrested from the defenders. So on
the 22d the German army sent strong
forces against Toul, which, held by a
small detachment Of reserves, after
terrible cannonading by the German
siege guns, opened the doors to the
invaders. Even with Torl in the
hands Of the German troops, their po-
sition became more and more hazard
Gus, unless Strassburg could be car
ried by assault. 1t must be remem-
bered that this great fortress had been
invested at the very beginning Of hos
tilities and after the battle of Weissen
burg. Vast bodies of German artil-
lery and infantry were held here in
seemingly inactivity. These troops
were needed to carry on successful
investment Of Paris; thus after long
and well-planned campaign Of mining
and sapping, the German artillery on
the morning of Sept. 26th opened a
most terrific fire against the fortress.
Strassburg was considered a pearl
among European strongholds and the
$1,000 men, comprising the garrison
CALAMITY held the advancing Bavarian
troops at bay, until toward evening Of
the 9th, when it became evident that
the toll of life would be too great in
comparison with the benefits to be de-
rived; hence in short council of war
it was decided to surrended the city
to the victorious German army, and
at s p. M, September 9th, the white
flag was seen to flutter over the grand
old cathedral.
Let it be said right here to the shame
Of Germany, that the wanton destruc-
ton of the finest library and clock in
the world was a piece of vandalism
which can only find its equal in Bel
gium and northern France in the pres
ent struggle. The loss of this stra-
tegic point to France, tolled the death
knell of the Empire, while Germany
was enabled to withdraw a large body
of troops, which had been used in the
siege of Strassburg, under Gen. Var
Werder, for the destruction of detach-
ments Of French soldiers, about 10000
strong, who were holding the passes
thru the Vosges mountains, thus con.
Meeting Strassburg with Luneville
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By DR.. G. R. Mente, pastor M. z.
Church. Grangerburg, 0.

sf
We must concede that Germany has
made wonderful progress in the east
and her victorious armies are at pres
ent pressing the armies Of the Car
very hard, yet Russia is by no means
defeated, nor can this mighty giant
be counted out of the game. The
loss of her strong fortresses; the re-
treat Of her hosts does not spell de-
feat for power SO vast in resources
of men as Russia. Japan must soon
come to her rescue with arms, ammu-
milton and perhaps men; men hardened
by former wars; men who ] think are
kept back for the last great struggle,
and who at the crucial time will turn
the Russian defeat into glorious vic
tory; for I can not for a moment be-
lieve that the Mikado's empire will per
nit victorious Germany to dictate
terms to her ally in the East.
The successes of the central powers
in the East certainly surpass even the
glorious campaigns of Napoleon Bona
parte. Still, the loss of life on the
side of Germany and Austria Hungary,
| if known, would stagger the world.
While Russia is still retreating before
the victorious army Of the Russian
Empire, the coming winter will help
the armies of the Russian empire to
recuperate and take the field in the
opening of spring, newly equipped and
rested for the final struggle for sup
remacy.
Russia is by no means whipped at
this stage of the war, and I do not be-
lieve Germany will be able to dictate
terms Of peace at Petrograd before
snow makes further progress impos-
sible.
It is impossible for Germany to
reach the Russian capital before the
terrible fall storms will break in all
their fury over Russia, and German
, military leaders will need all theil
tactics to battle successfully against
, the elements. To the casual observer
; Russia's cause at present certainly
seems hopele $, while Germany seems
/ to hold the keys to world empire
/ even eliminating Russian supremacy il
/ the East. At the same time th'
mighty giant in Eastern Europe ant
7 Western Asia is hardly awakened
| from the lethargy of ages, and strang'
things might happen at any moment
. Russian hands are not yet palsied, al
| though seemingly inert to stop the ad
vance of German arms; I am certain
, that the armies of the Czar will vital
ize and grip the sword in defense o.
z their capital city.
In the campaign against Russia
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-10

1t improves the. soup to throw a lit
tie pepper into it. Same way with a
town.
If you spend all you earn, some
other fellow is banking your money.
Many young man goes away to
seek his fortune when Fortune is
seeking for him at home.
The big things were not all done in
the big towns. The greatest poem in
the English language was written in
a country churchyard.
Plaster your house and everybody
will follow your example. Lath and
the world laths with you.
You've got to be a citizen in order
to vote; but you've got to do a good
deal more than vote to be citizen.
If you will consider the men in this
town who are we'll off you will find
that most of them made their money
here.
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which already was in the hands Of the
invaders.
If you turn to the map you can
rapidly follow events as they develop
ed in few weeks; Scissor, which had
successfully withstood the attacks Of
superior number 5, finally finally was c5rri-
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-10

PEELED to surrender on October 10th,
but not until the last cartridge had
been expended and the troops were
facing starvation; Schlettestadt was
the next important and strategic point
to yield to superior forces.
I+e les aAs.+;r.sndN
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manual training and agriculture arr
being introduced.


The teachers institute held Septem-
ber 2 and 8 at Medina, proved to be
one of the most interesting and sue
cessful ever held in Medina county.
The attedance was large at every ses-
sion and the instructions were OF un-
usual interest. DR.. ]. H. Coursault
Of the University Of Missouri gave
three excellent address to the teach
ers, besides delivering a public adj
dress at the M. E. church on Thurs
day night. Mr.. G. A. Barnett, super
visor of penmanship in the city schools
Of Cleveland, was the other instructor.
His work was especially helpful to the
teachers, in view Of the fact that Mr..
Barnett's system of penmanship is
to be used in the county this year.
For this year the teachers elected
N. P. Clark Of Hinckley president,
Miss Matte Lutz of Seville, secretary
and treasurer and G. w. Howell as
member of the executive board.
To wind up the festivities OF the
week the schoolmasters' club held its
regular meeting at Leroy, full ac'
count ofwhich appears in another col
umn Of this paper.
Fifty-one teachers were applicants
for certificates Aug. 27 and 48 on Sept
d. The next examination will be hell
on Saturday, October 2, at Medina.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
Bell County Agricultural Fair.

Bell county will give big fall festival and
fair at Midway, Bell county, Oct. ! to 9, in
elusive new racing course has been com
yrleted--a half mile track-pronounced by
experts to be one of the best in the South
Midway, Bell county, is located just about
half way between Befion, the county seat,
and Temple. Passing close to Midway is the
Santa Fe, the Southwestern Traction Com
papy lines and well paved public pike
Close to Midway, where the fair and races
will be held, is the government experimental
stations, nurseries, truck farms and orchards.
Poultry plants and various industries in agri-
culture and horticulture and livestock rails
ing all helping to insure success for the ex-
position
1t will be a reunion Of the folks of Cen
trail Texas and all will gather enlightenment
through the vast arrays of exhibits in the
various departments. Splendid amusement
features TO delight the mutitudes will also
be put on, so that everyone will be assured
n delightful time.
County Judge W. S. Shipp of Bolton is the
president of the fair, and Joe f. Cornish of
Temple is secretary.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
FARM, DAIRY AND RANCH NOTES.

j. NJ. Frank Of Grayson county has dem
0nstrated this year that prunes can be as sue
cessfully raised in Texas as in California.
j. W. Gideon, living between Gouldbusk
and Voss, Coleman county, threshed 5000
bushels of oats from ninety-eight acres of
land, or an average Of eighty-two bushels,
MINUS per acre.
The John Bryson farms in Comanche coun-
ty yielded 1914 bushels of grain, the oats
averaging forty-five bushels to the acre and
the wheat seventeen and half
San Angelo parties have recently pur-
chased 400 head of finely bred Delaine and
Ramboulett rams from Idaho to be used in
grading up the flocks of West Texas.
Last years maize crop is selling at F'loy-
dada at 81 cents a bushe
Fourteen German families have recently
purchased an aggregate of 1000 acres of farm
land in Lamb county. They had previously
lived in Canada, but the anti German senti-
ment there was net pleasant to get along
with.
A number Of points in the Panhandle are
considering plans 10 erect mills to grind kaf-
fir and maize into flour as well as chops
The coming crop promises gigantic yield
Nolan county went to the expense 0 few
years ago Of constructing good roadsover the
county. Within the last month farmers have
hauled their grain TO market BY means Of
double daily service Of automobile trucks
Panhandle farneulare building granaries
10 hold the wheat crop
The Hoffman Land and Cattle Company Of
Monnt Pleasant is engaged in constructing
levee three miles long and digging a ditch
three miles in length and five and half feet
deep, by which many hundreds Of acres Of
land in the White Oak bottoms viii be re
claimed
Business is picking up so at Big Springs for
the Texas & Pacific railroad that the shops
have been ordered TO resume vprk Saturdays.
The Burkburnett Star saws that quite
number Of farmers in that vicinity have
throshed from 1000 10 10000 bushels Of wheat
this season.
Each q the rural schools Of Dallas county
orgy. ont IndIsd lIols. and q Do dld -
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
More Hogs for Childress.

The City National bank Of Childress has
inaugmated campaign to encourage hog
raising in Childress county. To do this the
hank offered to loan any boy or man in the
county $40 with which to purchase a SOW pig,
not asking any security or taking lien upon
the pig. The only reservation was that the
pig must be purchased of II Childress county
breeder. Up to Aug. l6 thirty-six persons
had secured the money for the pigs Childress
county has a large number of blooded hog
raisers and this move on the part OF the
bank is an encouragement TO them as well
as the hogless man or boy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
Canada Expects Great Crop.

Ottawa. Aug. IL. - Unless
frosis occur between now and
August Is Canada win reap the
greatest harvest in its history.
Martin BurrelI Minister Of AS.
4, Az who narllc'nalef
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
Anderson County Crops.

The outlook for good cotton crop in An
derson county this season is good and the
staple is beginning TO arrive on the market
in Palestine The farmers this year have
harvested large pea crop and good prices
we're secured, one firm in Palestine buying
nearly the entire output at good prices. Corn
and other feedstuffs are plentiful this year
and the farmers will not suffer this winter
for lack of feedstuff for their own use.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
Rice Crop Is Damaged.

The rice crop in the vicinity of Eagle Lake
was severely damaged as result Of the Gulf
coast storm, according to dispatches reaching
Houston from that place.
Rice harvesting had just begun and the
farmers had anticipated making one of the
biggest crops in years. Just how much dam
age has been done can not be accurately as
.certained, but it is thought the loss will be
about 80 per cent.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
! TEXAS FARM NEWS .

pig will be made the subject of study by the
pupils.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
MILO

A bushei Of milo according to tests applied by Mr..
Cottre will produce from TO eleven pounds OF pork
the dry of the Southwest equal to 100 and upwards
pounds per aero where milo = grown and fed Ten
beef and dairy eattA hogs and sheep have nine
Horses doins heavy farm work should given thrss
are crushed before feeding horses but rule the
entire grain heads fed. using half more heads
to the ICED than ia usually given IN ears OF corn
~ Of the variance IN the feeding capacity
ofndivdua animals and the difference in the sEe o.
controlling the required By his stock 20
avoid ovsrfeedng This not only applies 70 milo but
ai T s's' oos or fssnns be-. sss whsn
~ 9 x. ss Pe "a s sse s trs S crop ea
thirty days Of such FEEDING the becomes TOO great
and Il Win pay 70 the heads from the St,hs sne
issane AMER ths steers have fairly veil f.tsned viii
pay % grind the milo heads Y the small seed stems
hs,,h.s ' ana n. ei.aS AIM Rrain 0 ssrround "
Milo i a prime substitute Tor IN feeding dairy
cows sesnsmsa ms6ss 70 snsg sss Rad lad from
he rrornd Without thrsshnE or the threshsd ErAn
Be- reuas arssRs A,sss sr ss. ~h.r. Who'll.
mile heads are "a that the msn{ gnessss'd seeds
sss ns gy e a ssT .. s.ss ia
Hsss..s al. ~ place ~ &c er,s e. ssss9 fs ss
evereomeu he isnienc1 q he kiln min cause
me Ffound milo should never r. f,d with but imme-
MILO IN *, head i, leoa o.sEs fr bee. Wien ,hsy srs
first pvt fsr4 Ior ih. tn1 n1lan'nE ei 1tti,qi1s
se sasha y, !. NJ" Il, rs'i1s s "a enough vs.r fsssss
over Il % Ina quantity vin BE- ltf IN ne trough
y s,.l &c, g. gssl..s ,s = .| (. III, 5
'.eproad his naming IN Woh occasional ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-03
FARMS AND RANCHES FOR
SALE OR TRADE
8 Excellent Ranch Propositions

I. splendid concrete corner NJ progressive
South Texas town of 500 or mote. business
section Yielding 500 annually. 10 inde for
good ranch well located. Cash value $4,000.
?. a.no0arre ranch. 200 acrcs cultivated. 80
more tliablo. fine timber, everlasting springs
and crreka. rod rrass, IL nufnet county, near
rnllfuad, mir Improvements. Cheap At tI,Vp
per acrr. VIII take trade Of good value There
l. at least a snlld hody n 10 acfes on tract.
O. b.tcctlon ranrh and 100 registered Hereford
cattle 10 tnde for larger fanrh or good vendors
lien nolcn. nne opportunity.
One u the lafsruf ittlnrs ~ farms and
danches IN The state. Write me what you waut
10 hliy 'or trade and III help you To your satis
factlon. r. II. Fnimofe 4 Co. llttlefield Bldr.,
Austin. TEXAS. lief. AM Ansiin bank.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24

diet session the governments needs
for supplemental credits. Count Oku-
ma, the premier, said the failure of
the diet which was dissolved to. adopt
the budget of 1856 had compelled
the government to follow the budget
of the previous year, which was in
sufficient for the nations needs to-
day.
Foreign Minister Kato, who follow.
ed the premier, sketched at length
the negotiations with China, saying
there is little to be reported upon
Japan's foreign relations except in re
spect to the Chinese question. He
said treaties and notes with China
soon would be signed and presented
to the emperor for ratification. All
these documents later will be sub.
mitted to the diet.
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MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
SIOUX CITY LIVESTOCK MARKET

Sioux City. May 24.-Trade on cat
tie the closing day of the week was
of nominal character as receipts were
meager, as is usual on a Saturday,
and prices remained unchanged in all
branches.
There has been enough bloom in
the cattle trade to satisfy most of
the sellers as practically all sorts of
both killers and feeding stock finish
ed at a higher level. In the fat cat
tie division there has been an I'M
usually good showing of ripe beeves
and yearlings and a ready clearance
has been a feature each day. Grad
ual advances are quotable the gains
being largely from Is Use for the
siX-day period.
Week end hog trade drew a fair
quota and with outside conditions
bearish the local market was affected
and ruled about sc lower. Tops for
the day reached $7.35, while the bulk
of sales ranged from $7.25 @7.27h
Sheep supplies were again limited
and no change in prices were de-
tected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
BAN ON DANCING
Had l~nterefered with
Work OF Sioux Indian Farmers.

Pine Ridge Agency, May 24.-That
the Sioux warriors on the Pine Ridge
reservation are making great prog
ress toward civilization is shown by
the fact that as the result of a great
council held with representatives of
the government, they voluntarily
placed a ban on dancing for a period
extending until November l next.
Since time immemorial dancing has
been the chief amusement of the
tribesmen and their families and
sweeethearts. The ban was placed
on dancing SO this amusement would
not interfere with the work of the
Indian farmers during the period of
sowing their crops and harvesting
them. These Indians we're among
the last 10 make peace with the
whites, and many of them participat-
ed actively in the last wal of the
Sioux with the United States govern
ment, which eliminated in the bloody
battle of Wounded Knee creek. The
fact that these Indians, who former
ly devoted a part of their attention to
seeking the scalps of the palefaces,
now have engaged in farming and
have placed a ban on dancing so their
farming operations will not be inter
fered with, shows the great stride
they have made toward civilization.
The action with reference to dane
ing was taken during a council at
which the government was represent
ed by Maj. II. Brennan, United States
Indian agent in charge of the Pine
Ridge reservation and other reserya
ton officials.
Action on several other matters of
Importance were taken during the
council. One of these was the de-
cision that every Indian house be pro-
vided with floor, with windows per
hitting sufficient light and ~ventila-
tion and that the houses be comfort
ably furnished. In the past the In
dams were satisfied with dirt floors
in their homes and preferred sleeping
on the ground out of doors rather
than in a house.
The Indians during the council
also decided to hold a fair at the
agency in September of this year, at
which they will make exhibits OF farm
products raised by them this year.
Cash and other prtses will be award
ed the Indians who make the best eX-
hibits, and thus interest in agricul-
tural pursuits will be stimulated
among them.
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$129.38 to be used on grade between
Sections II and 20.
On motion the auto money belong
ing to Leroy township, amounting to
1927, to be used on grade between
Sections 33 and "a on north corner
and between Sections "a and 27 east.
The above amounts will be paid
when work is completed and accepted
by the board of commissioners.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
w. j. harrington, driving for
county commissioners, view
ing TOduS ...... . .9oG.lu
The afternoon was taken up with
Lake View, Orland and Herman
townships considering road matters.
Board adjourned to meet at call
of chairman.
d. NJ. Finnie, Chairman.
Attest:
M. ID. McGilliyray,
County Auditor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
Another Woman who has Found
Health i'm Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Lindsborg, Kansas. Some years
ago | suffered with terrible pains in my
side which | thought were inflammation,
also with a bearing down pain, back
ache, and | was at times awfully ner-
vous. | took three bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
am now enjoying good health. | will
be glad to recommend your medicine to
any woman suffering with female trou-
bic and you may publish this letter"
Mrs. A. L. SMITH, r. No. 3, Box GO,
Lindsborg, Kansas.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will helpyOu, write
to Lydia E. inkham MedicineCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held i'm strict confidence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
G. O. p. SHOULD OPEN ARMS
Taft Says Republicans Must Welcome
Returning Progressives.

Kansas City, May 24.-The time
has come when the Republicans of
the country should receive the Pro-
gressives back into the party, but
'they must leave behind their fads,
nostrums and isms," according to
William III. Taft, former president,
who spoke before a meeting of Re-
publicans here.
The Progressive party Is done and
has disappeared" said the former
president.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
MOTHERS WAN NEW SCHOOL
Threaten Strike of Children Unless
Demands Are Granted.

Chicago, May 24.-Twenty-fve
mothers of children in the Albany
venue school have notified the build
ings and grounds committee of the
board Of education that they will
call out their children on strike in
September IL the board does not pro-
vide a new school in the meantime.
The women say they are willing to
have their children housed In port
ables while a new building is being
erected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24

Chicago, May 22.-Wheat-May, 81.
s414; July, S1.27h; Sept, S1.21A
Conway, 73Ac; July, 1859; Sept.
761ac. Oats-May, 52sc; July. 50sc;
Sept, 45Ac. Pork-May, $17.77h;
July. s1S.02h; Sept, $1S.3219. But
ter-Creameries, 27hc. Eggs-16@
17hc. Poultry-Fowls. 14Hc.
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Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, May 22.-Wheat-May,
s1.591s; July, $1.4S; Sept, S1.1Sas
Dec, $1.1Stk. Cash close on track: No.
l hard. 1892; No. l Northern, ST.
55h n1.62; No. 2 Northern, s1.569s "a
1.59; No. 3 Northern, S1.539s Q1.57;
No. 3 yellow corn, 70% @71Ac; No. 3
white oats. 52G521ac; flax, s1.s3.
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Teutons Hold 1886, 900 Prisoners.

Copenhagen. May 24.-The total
number of war prisoners now in Ger
many and Austria-H Hungary is 1885,
0oe. according to the Frankfurter
Zeitung. The paper says that this
total includes 1000. 900 Russians, $780,
900 French. $4,000 English. $4,000
Belgians and 5000 Servians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-24
ASKED TO RESUME WORK
Chicago Carpenters Urged TO Arbi-
trate Dispute.

Chicago, May 24.-The state board
of arbitration made a new proposal
to the 10000 striking carpenters and
their employers in an effort to end
the strike which has paralyzed Chi
Cages building operations.
The men and employers were asked
to submit their differences to arbitra-
ton and resume work while negotia-
lions were in progress