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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
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A Philadelphia electrician is the in
ventor of a portable m~otor-driven
pipe-threading machine which is sup
piled with current by the storage bat
teries of an automobile.
One Of Brazils most important rail-
roads is being equipped with oilburn.
ing locomotives and expects eventually
to dispense with coal.
The government of Uruguay has eff
fected an important saving by substi-
tuting petroleum for coal in its Mon
tevideo electric powerhouse. Because
Of the shortage of coal the govern
ment is aiming at further economy
by converting two river steamboats,
and Olocomotives on one of the gov.
crnment railways into petroleum burn.
ers.
1t is estimated that the number of
Jews in the world at the beginning
of 1915 was 10,431, 500, of whom near
ly one-half were residents in Russia.
1,994,37S were in Austria-Hungary,
and 1,136,240 in the United States.
About 100000 Jews are fighting in the
present war, 10000 being with the
British forces.
The report of the first census is con-
tanned in an octave volume of Sc pages.
Nowadays in a decade the census bu-
reau issues ten or more quarto vol
umes with than 100000 pages.
More than 100000 operatives are
now employed in American silk manu-
featuring mills. This is exclusive Of
those employed in dependent indus
tries.
The thistle and the caterpillar have
been eliminated from New Zealand by
the English sparrow.
Locomotives of the United States
used more than 100000 barrels Of
oil for fuel last year, the greatest
amount on record, and Il gain of about
Is per cent from the year before.
In a smoke consumer of European
invention for factories the smoke is
driven by fans into u porous receptacle
over which petroleum flows, and is
converted into a combustible gas.
Russia maintains at Moscow an ex-
pertinent station for the study of fax
cultivation and manufacture.
According to a British scientist X
rays are the most extreme rays at the
ultraviolet end of the spectrum.
Plans to introduce reindeer in the
Peace River valley have failed. The
animals could not stand the attacks
Of the bull files.
According to Psychologists elcva-
TORS were used In the imperial palace
in Rome 1000 years ago, probably op-
Grated by slave power.
Rubber-covered canvas disks that
prevent Slipping are attached to the
soles Of new shoes for very young
children.
Experiments by German scientists
have proved the truth Of the old theory
that Tightening a mans belt lessons
hunger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

roost was occupied by 270000 birds and that at least 10O.crows flew to root
each second during "te height of the influx"
period Of 40 minutes was generally consumed before all had returned from their
days forage. This estimate proves that approximately 270OO0 actually made
the Arlington ro@t a headquarters for the season.
The Woodbridge roost, near Langdon. D. G, was used by crows for some
time, but the birds found another roost more to their liking. The successor
was the one on which Mr.. Kalmback made observations. He noted four lines
of these birds coming to this roost and estimated that probably 1900 or 1900
flew in each line, which would total something in the neghborhood of 1900
crows when strays and behted members were taken into consideration.
ridge roost, where other crows Joined the original settlers, the whole popula-
ihn amounting to 10000.
Counting these birds would be very confusing to a novice. Ornithologfss
are familiar with two methods by means of which they are able to count large
toward the rood in distinct lines and, as a rule there are anywhere from three
Ito six air paths chosen. The other method is to wait until all the birds have
congregated for the night and then to choose a limited area o., the roost count
the birds gathered there and estimate from this the approximate total.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

forest service, and furnishes it to numerous other organizations besides. Since
the mobilization this force, in addition to the supplies for the services men
toned, has been furnishing the yacdnes for the militia troops also.
Each of the soldiers in this army must receive three NEGOTIATIONS of anti
typhoid vaccine and in other cases, NEGOTIATIONS for other diseases re made.
All the tremendous quantity of this vaccine has been furnished by this little
army of 20 men, scarcely a sGgeants section in the terms of army organza-
tion. While the big men get the troops ready for service and have their names
carried in the papers daily with suitable praise for their efforts, this little
force, working with silent efficiency, is safeguarding the lives of the soldiers
whom the big men are organizing
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Compulsory.

Rear Admiral Peary, at a Washing
ton tea, talked about his recent Long
Beach flying trip, when he fell 1900
Beach flying trip, when he fell 1000
feet into the water without knowing it.
81 wasn't frightened" be said. II
thought that our swift descent was a
piece of fancy flying. l am, in fact, as
ignorant Of aviation as the little boy
was ignorant of history.
Describe the Order Of the Bath
his teacher asked this little boy,
ats very ancient he answered.
Tt goes back to the time when they
didn't take no baths except by ORDER"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

station. He appeared to be taking things easy in q very calm and deliberate
way. He looked like a prosperous business man.
Every afternoon he would appear and remain standing against the tree or
talking quietly to groups of men in front of the station. After a talk with
him a man usually walked into the station and enlisted!
One afternoon an exvounteer officer passed the station, say the germ"
and shook 1t warmly by the hand. Then the volunteer cam into the station.
what rank does Marshall hodT he asked, pointing to the germ" And
then it came out. The man is Creighton Z. Marshall, officially known in the
records of his country as a sergeant in Troop X, First United States volunteer
cavalry from May, 1898, to October, 1895. Unofcaly he's "Crate" Marshall
exRough Rider, comrade and friend Of Capt. Allyn K. Capron, Capt. Bucky
.ONeI, and Sergt. Hamilton Fish, among the first three men killed in the Span
ishAmerican war; 4 ta.-.*
Privately, Marshall is custodian of the presses at the bureau of engraving
and printing. He a preparedness expert, who believes in every man doing his
bit and doing it up to the handle. Marshall wears glasses because of the bit
he did in Cuba. He wasn't expected to survive the Cuban epsode-but he
pulled through.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

England must have walnut wood Of the finest to manufacture rifle stocks.
Having ransacked her own possessions, she has turned to America for the only
timber suited to such a manufacture. SO the huge tree, a floral Methusaleh,
that stood on the tract bounded by the Tunlay ridge and Loughborough roads,
has been sold to q British agent for $3.50, lowered to earth, Topped of its
branches and freghed to Baltimore for transportation aboard.
The Tunlaw walnut was famed as the largest hardwood tree in this section
of the country. twas 125 feet high, 81 feet In circumference, and had a Dough
spread Of 100 feet
The word "Tunaw' is walnut spelled backward, and 1t is said that Cen
>fFls Grant and Sherman were fond Of visiting the estate no which the
walnut tree stood, near what is now known as the American university, and
that they suggested the name.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
GATHERED FACTS

Experts have listed more than TO-
900 varieties of orchids.
The six state capitals of Australia
have been connected by wireless teleg-
raphy.
Italy has Joined other European ma
lions In prohibiting the manufacture,
importation or sale Of absInthe.
Growers In the Philippines are be-
Ing encouraged by the government to
give more attention to the production
Of hemp.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

A water-cooled motorcycle engine
has been invented by an Englishman.
An Englishman has invented n col
lapsible life boat with a rubber skin
that automatically closes punctures.
OF spring metal and wire is a new
device to encircle a persons foot and
prevent the loss Of an overshoe.
The toughest American wood, ac-
cording to United States forest service
tests, Is that Of the Usage orange.
An electrically heated coffee percola-
tor made Of earthenw9re has been
patented by q New York inventor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
To Fortify the System Against
Summer Heat

Many users Of Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic make it a practice to take this old
standard remedy regularly to fortify the
system against the depressing effect Of
summer heat, as those who are strong
withstand the heat Of summer better than
those who are weak. Price soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

of the eleventh century, a splendid
walnut sapling began to run its head
toward heaven, near what was later
to become the city of Washington. In
the times that followed William, while
q disorderly group Of islands were be-
ing welded into a Great Britain, this
same tree developed with almost in
finite slowness into a forest giant. A
few weeks ago the Tunlaw walnut,
after 500 years Of life, was felled to
help satisfy the wartime needs of
that Great Britain Il so far antedated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Worth Preserving.

"a citizen chased Il pickpocket nine
blocks yesterday and caught him"
"Myl The pickpocket must have
taken something valuable from the cit
izen."
'Yes. His wallet held only two one
dollar bills in currency, but it also
contained some snapshots OF fish the
citizen caught this summer"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Expensive.

"Your son graduated from college
this year, did he not?"
"He did. I've got him in the office
with me now"
"That's a good idea"
81 don't know about that. I've had
to hire two extra Office boys to keep
him supplied with cigarettes"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
shakespeare,s size.

If all Shakespeare were lost but a
few fragments posterlty would get the
most contradictory notions Of him
from Hazlitt and Charles Lamb, Goethe
and Helne, Tolstoy and Bernard Shaw
and Frank Harris. But one thing 1t
could not help getting--a solid belief
In his size and many-sidedness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
INGENIOUS Thought.

Bridges-"I wonder how Henpeck
came to buy an auto. Do you known"
Rivers-"Yes. He said he thought
maybe his wife wouldn't be so free
to find fault with him after she saw
how much trouble he was having with
bic car.v-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

SOAP Is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. 81. 00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

diseases is being prepared. A force
of 20 men, members of the United
States army medical corps, headed by
Capt. M. A. Reasoner, has been work
ing day and night on one floor of the
building, preparing the enormous
amount of vaccine which the 100000
troops of the militia require since be-
ing modified.
An idea Of the tremendous work is
gained by the fact that in ordinary
times this same force makes the vac
zinc for tho army and pavv md tha
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

Anost dangerous germ OF preparedness
to be found within a days journey in
the District. Congressman Gardner of
Massachusetts and Col. Robert N.
Thompson of the Navy league are
rank amateurs compared to him-ac-
cording to accounts.
Everybody and everything that
brushes up against him becomes inocu-
lated with the fever to enlist-or to
make others enlist. For several days
the figure in the Palm Beach suit was
noted by the officers of the recruiting
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

Jenkins-"My stenographer can
write one hundred and City words a
minute" TompRins-"So can mine
but she doesn't seem to care what the
words are."--Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Inalnuatlon.

Don't you know" said Omar, II
nee marched In d procession that took
seven hours to pass q given point"
"Of course" rejolned Helny, tho
given point was n saloon"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Best Kind Of Woman 10 MARRY.

"You take a tip from me, son. When
you marry, marry a home woman
a woman who's willing to hang a God
Bless Our Home sign on the wall with
out making funny cracks about it,
American Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
ereatneaa

what makes some men great" said
Uncle Eben, lis doIn' things. Other
men get great BY sayln' things In a
why dat makes people take n fancy
to en-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

F'oIUo u CIUWo TUT IHC pUoV UT
roosting, usually close to some large
city, presents one of the most curious
and remarkable phenomena occurring
in the bird kingdom.
Mr.. Kalmback has ascertained that
there are several fair-sized crow roosts
in the vicinity of Washington. A roost
at Arlington held, during the most
crowded period of its existence, fully
100000 crows. In fact, A. Fl. Howell of
the biological survey alleges that dur
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
lWashington's Great Walnut Tree Is Victim Of War

VYTAsHINGTON had O wonderful walnut tree. It Stood near the American
w university, and has been noted eve since this country was known to the
whites. About the time that William the Conqueror invaded ENGLAND. midway
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
August 6, 1915.


Austro-G Germans occupied Ivan
gorod.
Russians evacuated almost en-
tire line of the Vistuia.
Artillery dueIs in Artois and
Forest of Apremont.
British forces land at suvIa
bay OF GaIlipoli.
italians captured summit OF
Monte San Michele, dominating
Goritz.
Italian dirgibles bombarded
Austrian encampment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
How Army Medical School Fights a Silent Foe

TTNPRETENTIoUs and unheralded, yet one of the biggest tasks of the
~ militia mobilization, has been going on at the Army Medical school, at 721
Tlirtesnth stree northwest where the vaccine for the nrsyeninn Of yarLnus
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

The First Aero squadron, New York
National Guard, has been mustered in
to the federal service by Major Hart
man, U. s. A. The photograph shows
Miss Phyllis Hartman, the majors
daughter, ready to take a ride In inc
of the new planes Of the squadron.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
August 8, 1915.

august =, ISTo.
Germans forced NareW line
near ostroIenka and the BIonie
line.
Prince Leopold of Bavaria
leading attack on Warsaw.
italians continue advance in
the Trentino.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
August 5, 1915.

August 5, 1915.
Warsaw captured by Austro-
Germans.
Germans in north within ten
miles of Riga.
Furious artillery fighting in
the western Argonne.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

In comparison with the other ctnti-
nents, Australia Is almost TOTALLY, fres
Of earthquakes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Mysterious "Cit" Helped Recruiting in Capital

Observation-Disclosures under a immaculate Palm Beach suit and usually
" leaning against a tree in front Of the Pennsylvania avenue recruiting sta
un. is what the recruiting officers of the District National Guard regard as the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
Arlington Woods Very Popular With the Crows

NK R. KALMBACK of the biological survey has studied the crow for several
I'VE years, has thoroughly famiiarzed himself with its habits and is interested
in every newly discovered crow roost. He ayers that the assembling of thou
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
August q, 1915.

August q, 1915.
Austro- Germans attacking
fortress of Warsaw, Russians
falling back to outer lines.
French repulsed German at
tacks in the Argonne.
French prize court confirmed
seizure of American cotton
steamer Dacia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
Is her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use la Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change II In
the natural way. Price s1.00--Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
August 2, 1915.

august z, 1919.
Germans took Mitau from Rus
slams.
Warsaw battered by 42-centi-
meter guns.
Germans won fight at Hill 213
in the Argonne.
AustraIasians won victory on
GailipoIi peninsula.
British notes unfolding block
ade and German note on Frye
case received.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK

July 81, 1915,
Austrians occupied Lubiln.
Russian troops began evacuat-
ing Warsaw.
LeyIand liner Iberian sunk by
German submarine.
Eight British trawIers sunk by
submarines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-08-03

August I, 1915.
Won Mackensen took cholm.
Hindenburg checked Russians
in the north.
Germans held on BIonie line
west of Warsaw.
British regained some of
trenches at HODGE.
Italians in general offensive
on the Tyrol, Trentino and Car.
MIA fronts.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-04
P0STMEN BUSY ON
 CONVENTION PLANS
Notable Guests to Attend FunC-
 ton Here February @

Preparations are being made by the committees in charge of the tWen- ty-third annual state convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers which will Ee held in this city on Washington's birthday, Febru- ary 22, 1917. Sessions of the conven- tion will be held in Turner hall and the entire building has been hired for the purpose.
 A reception to delegates and visiting brothers will be held 1T. the forenoon. The convention will be called to order at o'clock by State President J. A. . McGuinness of Norwich and reports of all officers will be received. After all business has been transa cted. the election of officers will be held and d meeting place for the next convention decided upon. A banquet is scheduled to be held at o'clock and invitations will be sent to all branches of the as- sociation in Connecticut, to all post masters of first and second class rat ing, to the president of the local Chamber of Commerce, to congress- m en-elect Augustine LOnergan and to all state and national officers of both the Letter Carriers association, La dies auxiliary and Association of Post Office Clerks. It is expected that w.
 
 who was a letter carrier himself but through earnest work served for a number of years as postmaster of the city of Brooklyn, N. Y, and who is now comptroller of Kings county, Brooklyn, will speak. Mayor George A. Quigley will welcome the carriers on behalf of the city. An invitation will also be extended to Hon. Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden, whom all the carriers are glad to see and hear. 1 Postmaster w. F. Delaney will pre- 1 side at the banquet as toastmaster. ] The women delegates will be enter | tained by the local auxiliary commit tee, consisting, of wives. sisters and i daughters of the letter carriers, who are also working hard in conjunction with the carriers to make this con- ! Vention a complete success. All guests will be presented with handsome sOu1 onirs at the banquet as local 1 manufacturers have assured the committee that souvenirs, suitable to the occasion, will be presented. The souvenir program will contain several half-tOnes, names of the committees in charge, text of popular songs and several items of interest Lynch's or 1 chestra has been secured to provide music at the banuuat.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-04
REPORT IS DENIED.

Reports in circulation to the effect that the Traut & Hine Manufacturing company has discontinued the manu- tactUre of safety razor blades on &C., count of competition 1T. Japan, were denied today by Superintendent E. N. Humphrey. Several contemplated changes in that line made it impera = tive for the officials to stop work on the blades temporarily, but it is the intention to resume operation at an early date Workmen in the depart ment have been retained in other parts of the factory until such time as they are needed Foreman Goodrich retired from the employ of the com
 r~ny Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-04
City Hens

John J. Crean and Mrs. Tryon
 Smith of this city took part in the sfnemorial exercises of Naugatuck
 asodge, B. P. O. E., last evening. St. Marks Xmas Sale and Supper
 aiWed. afternoon and evening, Dec. 9th. s-advt. Fred Jacobson and Stanley Howe
 z.haWe resumed their studies at the HSSuf1eld Literary institute. Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread" -advt. Fred c. Stevens returned to Wor-
 Ecester ''Tech" today after the holiday Ivacation. Last payments received in Christ
 smaS club Tuesday. December 5. New Britain National Bank.-advt D. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson have re-
 turned from Philadelphia, Pa., where aThey attended the wedding of their
 EBon. MT. Jack Naier, formerly with M. c. Levitt, is now with Lux, Pond & Lux,
 Jewellers, S59 Main St., Hartford, Conn.
 -advt.
 Special sale boys suits s3,98 this
 week only, ages to IS, at Besse-
 Iceland 's.-advt
 The Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt St hartford, have gowns for the most ormal affairs; some very rich and elegant, in colors and materials. and Duofold underwear wont scratch
 ouy it at Wilson's-advt. most mportant-correct lines.-advt.
 The High School Housekeeping club ylll hold meeting Wednesday even- ng at the school. A social will fol- ow the business session. Louis R. Barker, city editor of the Daily Mail of Catslz>ll, N. Y., was T.
 Visitor at his home in this city yes- eerday.
 Special sale boys suits S2,99 this week only, ages to IS, at Besse-
 Leland 's.-advt.
 Through a contract closed between
 ] che Fafnir Bearing. company officials and the local office of the I. c. S., lec-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-04

lures will be given workmen at the factory in the various lines of study taught by the institution. Demon strations will also be given the men during working hours.
 'This week, Dec. to g, Odd Eel lows Bazar, Hungerford Court. "- advt.
 Special sale boys suits s3,es this week only, ages to IS, at Besse- Leland 's.-advt.
 District Deputy w. T. Rawlings will pay an official visit to Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M. this evening.
 The semi-annual election of officers of the Wentworth club will be held this evening.
 St. Marks Xmas Sale and Supper Wed. afternoon and evening, Dec. 9th. -advt.
 Berlin Grange Carn. Dec. 7, 8 and g.. -advt
 Bristol Mills, Glastonbury, Carter's union suits and American Hosiery underwear, soc to $3.50 at Wilson's.- adVt,