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Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11
m1DDLETOwN, DEL, MAR. II 1916
WARS END In SIGHT

WAkS Emu AN OAOAAA
IF in September 1914, when the Ger
i man invaders were much superior in
numhers to the Allies, they failed at
the hattie of the Marne to overwhelm
them, and also signally failed after
many bloody attempts, to take Verdun'
how can they now in their second des-
perate assault hope to do so when the
Allies surpass them in numbers and
have had IS months in which to render
this famous fortress and their whole
Western front more than ever impreg-
nable?
For nearly two weeks at this writing
the Kaiser has been hurling the flower
of his army in terrific assaults upon
: Verdun at fearful cost in lives-said
to reach the appalling total OF 100, 600
killed and more than that number
wounded and prisoners all to no
purpose beyond few trivial gains.
With grisly realism an artist in one OF
the big dailies pictures the heartless
Kaiser urging his armies in their boast
full march "Nach Paris. "On to Paris"
over a horrid pavement of human skulls,
mostly German skulls But there are
not heads enough in all Germany to
fashion Billy's triumphant entry into
the French capital.
Even were the Allies not now su-
perior in numbers and In position as
well, these trifing gains at such awful
cost of few trenches or villages must
finally wear the German armies out
prove Fabian victories like those with
which the famous Roman general Fabius
Naximus wearied the great Hannibal,
and which tactics our own Washington
in the Revolution so happily employed
to whittle down the stronger British
forces.
No, we repeat our words of a year
ago and later, Germany has lost. Not
one of her many desperate campaigns
has proved real victory, while now in
every quarter the evidences of her ap-
preaching final defeat are increasing.
The Balkan campaign was a failure;
the assault upon Egypt has wholly col
lapsed; Won Hindenberg's great Russian
drive has fallen short of its purpose;
the Russians have so signally defeated
the Turks in Asia Minor that they are
seeking separate peace; Austria is
exhausted financially and weakened b!
internal dissensions; Bulgaria balks at
further sacrifices for the Kaiser; Italy
and Portugal are seizing Germany's
ships; the much vaunted submarines
that were to have driven England's
commerce off the seas, have done COM
paratively little damage; the Zeppelin
air campaign of "frightfulness" that
was to have annihilated the English fleet
and scared London to its knees, has also
fizzled out, resulting in nothing more
noteworthy than the destruction OF
some scores of English homes and the
slaughter of as many women and babes
unless, indeed, the stimulus this
cowardly savagery has given to English
enlistments.
Finally, the promised great campaign
of the Allies, now far stronger in men
and munitions than ever before, may
bring the war to a close before next
Christmas, even if the Kaiser in despair
does not risk all upon the doubtful
policy of a naval attack upon the fal
more powerful English fleet
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A humorous paragrapher advises the
boys who are now at school to keep
their biographies because "the maps
will look so queer after the end of the
European war" For the same reason
they might do well to preserve theil
postage stamp albums. Some of the
specimens will command high prices
as rarities in years to come.
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Many people don't like the idea Of
soap from sewage, though it is said
to be commercially practicable, but an
Austrian scientists is at work on a
method Of utilizing sewage sediment
in the production of Illuminating gas.
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Now that the price of drugs is
mounting skyward there is provoca.
ton for people out of health to test
the healing efficacy of careful eating
and exercise and fresh air.
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Somebody says that ill-tempered
women invariably turn their toes out.
This will do more than all the doctors
to advance the popularity of walking
pigeon-toed.
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A talking machine company has
granted an eight-hour day to its $500
employees. There are lots Of people
in this country who favor something
less than an eight-hour day for the
talking machine itself.
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The war in Europe is a truly re-
markable one. Each side reports sat
isfactory progress. It is not often
that events so move as to please
everybody concerned.
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"An average man breathes about
twenty-one cubic feet of air into his
lungs every hour" But the average
candidate eXpels twice that quantity
in the same time.
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The old-fashioned man who used to
kick about wome1's styles is probably
succeeded by a son who wears ultra.
English clothes.
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Thomas A. Edison says one of the
things we need is an invisible peri
scope, but that would not be half as
useful as an invisible dreadnaught.
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New ways of wearing the hair have
come in this fall for men, but the old
way Of wearing none at all hasn't
changed.
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Because Love, at some remote
period, overlooked brown mole on
q pretty girls neck it got the reputa
tiOn Of being blind.
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notwithstanding the fact that wool.
en- underwear succeeds mosquito bites
and chiggers, this is a beautiful world
to live in.
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Now they say that the deadly upas
tree is not deadly, and another cher
ished tradition has been blown sky
high.
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Flaments From Pound Of Tungsten.
About $4,000 incandescent lamp fila.
ments can be made from one pound
Of tungsten.
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All efforts to depict war as a spIen-
did and inspiring spectacle have been
abandoned.
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Pumpkin pie, sausage, flapjacks and
maple sirup make the melancholy
days reasonably joyous.
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The Germans have seized Cacak,
whose name sounds very much as if
they had cut out the mufHer.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

Nobody ever seems to be in great
danger Of eating too much for break
fast.
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Honesty is the best policy, even
when one has an opportunity to
sting the other fellow.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

Our idea of wise political move.
ment in Haiti would be to run from
Office
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

FOR RENT. The large store-room on
West Main street, recently vacated
by j. E. Denny. Apply to
H. D. HOWELL.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11
Usual Result.

"Yes."
What's happened now?"
Nothing out of the ordinary. A
crowd of pacifists have been holding
a 'get-together' meeting"
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Publishing New York
Advertising Philadelphia
Wilmington
PhOtOgraphing Baltimore
Real Estate Washington

An Association of newspapers, cap
italists, manufacturers, bankers, pro-
fessional men and progressive citizens,
cooperating in the gene advance
ment and progress of the Delmarvia
Peninsula and the preservation of it's
notable history as early America.
Historical and art publications, por-
traying its attractions and advantages,
are now in preparation for Cecil and
KenC Counties, Maryland, and New
Castle County, Delaware. The plan
will in turn be carried out in all the
counties Of Delmarvia-one of the most
inviting Peninsulas and sections of the
world
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
DECLARATION
Is SURPRISE TO "WETS"
Montana Governor Announces Intention
to Vote For Statewide Prohibition
-"Drys" Ask Statement.

Helena.-The open declaration for
prohibition by Sam v. Stewart is the
most startling development of the state
campaign. The "wets" confidently
counted the executive with their cause,
but when Joseph Pope of Billings,
head of the dry" campaign, asked the
governor for a public statement, Mr..
Stewart replied: 81 desire to say that
l regard prohibition as purely a moral
question and one which ought not to
be involved In politics.
Nevertheless the question is a pub
lie one, and many voters feel that they
have a right to know the attitude of
public mel on all public questions. In
view Of this general feeling and of the
further fact that the next administra-
ton may be called upon to make prohi-
bition effective, / take this occasion to
say that / personally believe in state
wide prohibition and expect to vote
for TIE pending measure at the forth
coming election"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15

A treacherous Kansas wind was
responsible for the death of Captain
Ralph McMillen. Nebraska Guard
aviator, who was killed while making
a fight at st. Francis. Kansas.
A profit of more than $1,000 900 a
week was made by the Ford Motor
company at Detroit during the year
ended July 81. The years business
totalled 5000, 67,347, the years profits
were $59,994,11S.
Lieut.. Sir Ernest H. Shackleton has
reached the members of his Antarctic
expedition who were marooned on
Elephant island and has returned to
Punta Arenas, Chile, with his men
safe and we'll.
John P. st. John, a candidate for
the presidency on the prohibition
ticket in 1884, twice governor Of Kan
sas and one of the most widely
known temperance advocates in the
United States, died at Olathe, Kan.
Friar Rock, the 3-year-old colt,
which has won the Brooklyn handi-
cap, the Suburban and other turf
classics, was purchased from August
Belmont at New York by John E..
Madden Of Lexington, Ky. The price
is said to have been $4,000.
Freddie Welsh retained his title OF
champion lightweight pugilist of the
world after going the full scheduled
twenty-rounds with Charley White OF
Chicago at Colorado Springs. Referee
Billy Roche of New York awarded
Welsh the decision on points.
Edgar c. Mills, a Seattle lawyer and
candidate for judge of the supreme
court, was arrested at Seattle, charged
with completely in an alleged black
mail scheme. The complaint was
sworn to by D. E. Thompson Of Lin
coin, Neb., former ambassador to Bra
zil.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
In Montana
important poInss
W OF Past Few Days ~
Throughout the
state. Edited and
Arranged for Our
Readers.
MONTANA CROP TO EQUAL
AVERAGE OF TEN YEARS
Review Says Condition Of Grain 10 Ex-
ceIIent-Llvestock Of All
Kinds Thriving.

Helena.-The weekly crop review,
issued Sept. 6. shows that while ad-
verse weather conditions have affected
the 1915 yield the state average for
the year will equal the 10-year average
at least.
The second cutting of alfalfa lie un-
der way. Oats are maturing. Hay is
In splendid condition. Grain 10 excel
lent, the only loss being due to win
ter kill, but cool weather In some sec
tons has delayed maturity.
Some blight is reported in the
Shields River valley and the Gallatin
valley. Light frost has occurred, but
without serious damage, in northern
counties.
The recent rise in wheat prices has
frightened the market and some ele-
vators are boarding their stock.
Live stock of all kinds Is in thriving
condition and the market is strong.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
NO QUARANTINE AT BILLINGS
City Physician Explains Baby Plague
Situation.

Billings.-That Billings is in quar-.
antine on account Of infantile paralysis
is the erroneous impression Of many
out-of-town people, according to City
Physician F. L. Arnold. Dozens Of
letters have been received by DR.. Ar.
mold recently inquiring what regula.
tons had been made regarding the en-
trance and leaving Of Billings while
the city was in quarantine. In all
cases the doctor corrected the impress.
sion and explained that there was no
quarantine here, had been none and
that the danger of getting the disease
was no greater than elsewhere.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
GOVERNOR PRAISES EXHIBIT
10 Guest Of Honor at Third Annual
Gilman Fair.

Gilman.-"In all my travels about
this great commonwealth, never before
have I seen a better display Of grains
and other farm products than those
which / admired in your modest yet
complete exhibit building" was the
stirring testimonial paid to the farm
ers Of the fertile Sun River valley
by Gov. 8. V. Stewart.
Governor Stewart, who was a guest
of honor at the third annual Gilman
fair, dedicated the new fair grounds
Of the Gilman Fair association before
a crowd of nearly 1000 farmers and
their families from all parts of the
Sun River Country.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15

S SSAS
offensive twenty-nine villages have
been captured by the allies.
A total of s31,375,00O already has
been subscribed to the fifth German
war loan. The city of Berlin is the
largest subscriber with SIS, 200, 900.
1t is reported that an official cir
cular has been issued by the Greek
government which prohibits all per-
n between the ages of II and 40
to leave the country.
Canada now has 361,693 men under
arms. During the month of August
there were 7,246 enlistments, as
against S,675 in July, 1926 in June
and $1,000 in May.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has
arrived on the western front for the
first time since the beginning of the
war and is urging his commanders to
a more stubborn defense along the
Somme.
An estate of l. $1,000 acres on which
soldiers and sailors can settle after
the war has been given to Scotland.
The donor is the duke Of Sutherland,
who owns large tracts of fine land in
northern Scotland.
More than 10000 Rumanians were
taken prisoners when Bulgarian and
German troops captured the Rumanian
fortress of Turtukan, says an official
statement issued by the German army
headquarters.
The allies have lost more than one
million men since the grand offensive
against the central powers opened
with a Russian attack three months
ago, is the estimate made by German
military experts.
The thousands of civilians interned
in Germany and England may be re-
leased and the difficult problem of
concentration camps solved altogeth-
'er, If a plan now under consideration
is adopted. The idea is to exchange
all civilians on parole not to serve
during the war.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Federal Commissioner 10 Acquitted.

Great Falls.-United States Commits
sioner Alvin M. Foss Of Hydro, charg-
ed with certifying false documents In
relation to homestead rights, was put
on trial In the United States district
court before Judge Bourquin, sitting
with a jury. After five hours the case
went to the jury, which acquitted the
defendant. Ed. Nelson Of East Scobey,
charged with being guilty Of buying
wheat he knew to have been smuggled
from Canada, pleaded guilty and was
fined $125 and costs. He paid.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
The Vital Point.

A beautiful young lady interviewed
a fortune teller on the usual subjects.
Lady" said the ~clairvoyant, you
will visit foreign lands and the courts
of kings and queens. You will conquer
ali rivals and marry the man of your
choice. He will be tall and dark and
MISUNDERSTANDING"
"And young?" interrupted the lady.
"Yes, and very rich"
The beautiful lady grasped the for
tune ~teller's hands and pressed them
hard.
"Thank you" she said. snow tell
me one thing more. How shall l get
rid of my present husband?"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Strike Leader Dies In Prison.

Deer Lodge-"Joe Bradley is dead"
With this announcement from the state
prison here, the anxious seat may be
deserted by many who have not known
complete ease since the Muckie Nc
Donald rebellion in 1914. Joe Bradley
was the brains behind the disturbance.
Bradley elected Mcdonald, from a
conference Of the miners, pistol in
hand. He ruled by terror and while
his unpopularity denied him the presi-
dency, Joe still had Mcdonald "un-
der his thumb"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Billings Has Traffic Laws.

Billings.-Billings' new traffic ordi-
mace is now in effect and members Of
the police department have been in
structed to enforce it to the letter. The
new ordinance covers every kind of
vehicle from bicycle to fire engine.
Violation and conviction Of any of its
provisions mean a fine Of not less
than Sc nor more than 500, or for a
term II jail of not more than 80 days.
The ordinance requires auto drivers
to turn on the corners and not in the
middle Of the block and to use their
DINNERS.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15

An investigation into h new de
mands made by Japan upon China Is
to be made by the United States.
The treaty providing for the pur.
chase from Denmark of the Danish
West Indies for $4,000. 900 was rati.
fed by the senate.
Elimination of all stamp taxes in
the emergency revenue bill, seriously
objected to by the house, was agreed
upon by the conference committee.
President Wilson signed the federal
workmen's compensation act, passed
recently by congress, providing for
government employees injured at their
work.
President Wilson signed the ship
ping bill. 1t authorizes government
control of a corporation or corpora
lions with capitalization of not more
than $50, 000, 900 to buy or lease ships
and put them in trade If they cannot
be leased for operation to private CAP
ital.
The name of Alfred M. Gruenther.
Platte Center, Neb., is included in a
list of names issued by the wal de-
partment covering appointees desig-
mated to take the entrance examina-
ton for the West Point Military
academy in March, 1917.
The National guard organizations,
recently ordered from the border to
their respective state mobilization
camps, will be mustered out of the
federal service as soon as practicable
and returned to the normal status of
National guard troops, Secretary of
War Baker directed.
Students and teachers who are in
the militia are apparently there to
stay, according to a memorandum
issued by the secretary OF war.
Hearings on the joint congressional
subcommittee on railroad pr,blems
will begin in Washington ON Novem.
Der 20. The committee invites state
ments from the interstate commerce
commission, state railroad commits.
sions, representatives of the railroads
and Of boards of trade, bankers and
others interested.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
"aHOsT W COMES BACK
Industrial Revival at Bannock Again
Boosts City.

Bannock-Count Bannock among the
"~comebacks." One of the Oldest towns
in the Northwest, it was all but aban-
doned and during a quarter of a CEN
fury was only a hamlet, although once
the most important center in what is
now Montana. Now a revival of min
ing and added impetus to agriculture
have made the town a thriving little
city again. Bannock Is said to be
the only "Ghost City" in the West to
come back"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
BABY'S ITCHING SKIN
Quickly Soothed and Healed by
Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. If there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
Of finger. Refreshing slumber for rest
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use Of these s~uper-creamy emollients.
They are q boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston, Sold sverywhere.-Adv. y
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Mining Station Selection Delayed.

Observation-Disclosures Manning of
the bureau of mines has returned, but
at Secretary of the Interior Lanes Of
fee it is stated that nothing will be
done toward selecting a Northwest
mining station until Secretary Lane
returns. He is tied up for several
weeks at Portsmouth, N. H., as a men,
Der of the Mexican mediation board.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
VALUABLE METAL IS FOUND
Tungsten Float Discovered in Wild
Spot In Montana,

Wisdom.-Tungsten float has been
found near Jackson, 20 miles north Of
here in the valley of the Big Hole,
virgin ground, and one of the widest
spots in. Montana. 1t was discovered
by Charles Lloyd Of Jackson. Expert
mining men have examined the float
and report the lead plainly distinguish
able. The claim will be worked at
once. Tungsten is now the most val
liable metal found in Montana.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
PEARL IN ROOSTER's GIzzARD
Stone Worth $1,000 Lost and Found
Year Later When Fowl 10 Killed.

Year Later When Fowl 10 Killed.
Helena.-While living in Missoula,
about a year ago, Mrs. Reinold Klein
schmidt lost a $1,000 pearl from an
ear ring. She has since moved to the
Big Blackfoot country, in this vicin-
ity. Upon leaving Missoula, Mrs.
K~leinschmidt sold all but member
Of a flock of 81 chickens, keeping an
old rooster which had become a fam
lily pet. She has just killed the roost-
er and found the pearl in his gizzard.
The owner now recalls the birds fond
ness for occasionally perching on her
shoulder. the shoulder next to the
ear from which she lost the pearl.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Booze Travels In Baby Clothes.

Booze Travels In Baby Clothes.
Butte.-Two half pint bottles of
whiskey, wrapped in baby's clothing,
which were shipped from Mslatone,
Mont, to Rexford, Idaho, were con
fiscated when they reached the Butte
postoffice. 1t is possible that the SEN
der of the bottles will face prosecution
under the federal statutes.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
WIRELESS PROVES VALUABLE
Power Company's Station Near Great
Falls Used Daily.

Power Company's Station Near Great
Falls Used Daily.
Lewistown.-A wireless station in.
stalled by the Montana Power company
near Great Falls is now in daily com.
m~unication with another station of the
company on Spring creek, near here.
Engineer Campbell of the Spring
creek plant has installed the stations
after thorough experiments, some of
which have produced remarkable re.
suits.
The ability to communicate by wire.
less will prove of great advantage to
the company, especially in case of
storm, or at other times when its pri-
vate lines are out of commission.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Mo Sale for Iem-

"How shall l mark that lot of ladies'
hosiery we're sending back to the
millT asked the department store
buyer.
"What is the matter with them?" in
CURED the manager.
They're too thick, Nobody ever
years that kind any more, even in the
winter"
"Mark them Rejected on account of
low visibility"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
Water Diverted From Bay to Gulf.

Browning.-The waters of st. Mary's
lake and river, which have flowed into
the Hudson bay since their origin, are
now flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.
A large canal has been completed to
divert the water from st. Mary's into
the Milk river for the irrigation Of
the Milk valley. This diversion re-
suits In a connection with the gulf.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-15
MEXICAN TROUBLE.

Francisco Villa with a bandit force
estimated at from 700 to 1900 men
has succeeded in making his way into
the Businesses of the Santa Clara
canyon.
Municipal elections for mayors and
aldermen, held throughout northern
Mexico recently resulted in the selec'
ton of constitutionalist or Carranza
candidates in every instance.
Twelve bandits who attempted to
hold up a Mexican National passenger
train just south of San Luis Potos.
were captured and hanged by Car
rama soldiers. Other bandits were
killed in the fight.
twenty-five Mexican soldiers and
eleven passengers were killed. when q
constitutionalist train was wrecked
lear Tampico. The bandits butchered
the train guards and carried away
everything movable.
Francisco Villa, with a force re
cruited as a result of his recent vic.
tories in the vicinity of Satevo, tc
about 1000 men, attacked Gen. Elizon
do In the vicinity of Santa Ysabel and
forced the Carranza leader, who had
about 600 troops, to fall back toward
Chihuahua City.