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MEAT CAnD FOR ALL GERMANY
New System Starts in October Will
Half Pound Weekly Allowance

New System Starts in October Will
Half Pound Weekly Allowance.
Berlin, Aug. "a = The government,
has issued a decree providing for tn
introduction of meat cards for the
whole empire on October 2.
Families butchering for their OWL
consumption are subject to the care
system. They will be requi ed to pro
cure permission from local authorize!
before butchering animals for house
hold consumption.
The maximum amount OF meat pro
vided for under the new carl system
will be $50 grams islightly more tfal
hall a pound weekly.
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Senate Re-Fasses Army Bill.

Washington. AIg. 24.-The army al
preparation BIZ, with es;vel article
OF war approved by the war ear
ment, was passed by he senate. an
now goes ha@k to the ho':7e, w-.er
the amendment is expected to be az
copied. Prssi..en. ' : Il = e ri
bill becauso tire reyi,io-.. = Inc bill
previous passa c. gave X II Il n t
retired o GERS wni II h W ! d,ca:
ment Giaa rproyel.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
The Rest IIaxaClve.

To keep the bowels regular the
best laxative is outdoor exercise.
Drink full glass of water half an
hour before breakfast and eat an
abundance Of fruit and vegetables,
also establish a regular habit and be
sure that your bowels move each day.
When a medicine is needed take
Chamberlain's Tablets. They are
pleasant to take and mild and gentle
in effect. Obtainable everywhere.-
ADV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
Just The Thing For Diarrhoea.

|AbOut TWO Years ago I had Sc
we're attack Of diarrhoea which last
ed over week." writes w. c. Jones,
Buford, NJ d. Il became so weak
that could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy. The first dose relieved me and
within two days l was as well as ev-
en-" Many druggists recommend
this remedy because they know that
it is reliable. Obtainab1e every
Where.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24

Compare these figures, and the
wheat grower will see that the better
varieties in test of five years have
lead the poorer and more commonly
grown wheats Of the State by an aver
age increase Of five bushels per acre.
surely gain worth considering, If. as
we believe, 1t can be obtained by the
seeding Of improved varieties. Inter-
ested wheat growers should get in
touch with their County Agents II seed
of improved varieties Is desired"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
BattIeSiip WestfaIen Hit,

London, Aug. 24.-The German bat
tleship Westfalen was hit and slight,
damaged on Saturday by British to-
pedo, it was Admitted in Sc ~oficia
telegram fro, Berlin, according tt
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
The Westfalen, however, it is said
continued capable of maneuvering ant
will soon be repaired.
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of gasoline and kerosene resulted II
the death of A. B. Young, foreman a
the storehouse; serious injuries t.
eight firemen, lesser injuries to
score of other firemen, and materia
damage which was estimated at be
tween $4,000 and $4,000 when thu
fire was controlled at four o'clock.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24

dates of sowing for adjoining Sec
tions to the above can be figured by
moving forward the date of sowing
one day for each one-quarter degree
latitude North, and one day for each
100 feet gain in altitude from a given
point.
"A wet September may cause an
early disappearance of the Fly, while
a protracted fall drouth and warm
weather may cause a later disappear
ance. The adoption of uniform, safe
period for sowing wheat in each To-
cality by all the farmers is Of the
greatest Importance.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
Liver TrOuble.

81 am bothered with liver trouble
about twice a year." writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. Il have
pains in my side and back and an aw-
ful soreness in my stomach. 1 heard
OF Chamberlain's Tablets and tried
them. By the time I had used half
bottle of them l was feeling fine
and had no signs Of pain" Obtain
able everywhere.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
REPORTS VILLA FALL IN"
General Pershing Says Bandit Chief
tain is No Lonuer a Factor.

Washington, Aug. "a. - Brigadier
General Pershing, from headquarters
of the American expedition in Mexico,
at Colonia, Dub!an, rep ,rted to the
war department that Pancho Villa had
forever passed out as a serious factor
in Mexico.
Villa is hiding in the mountains, un-
able to recruit followers and is avoid
ing all places where Carranza soldiers
are stationed, the report said. General
Pershing denied that Villa had been
making attacks on Carranza soldiers
-acently.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
BrumbauQh Is NOT Siek

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 24.-Denia
was given at the capitol to the repor,
that Governor Brumbaugh was ill al
his summer home in Maine. The gov
ernor has been making speeches and
fishing, friends who have visited him
report.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
Lightning Kills Eleven Cows.

Pottstown, Pa, Aug. t24.-Lightnini
killed eleven Holstein cows. valued
$3.50 to $1,000 each, grazing under tree,
on the farm of the State Institution
for Predetermined and Epileptics above
Spring City.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
BASE BALL SCORES
Following Is the Result OF Games
Played Yesterday.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Philadelphia-Detroit, 10; ,Ath-
letics, 3. Batteries = Cunningham,
Spencer; Williams, Picinich.
ington, Qst game). Batt.ri -
Koob Davenport, SEVERED; Shaw,
Henry.
Washington, 4; St. Louis, 2. ed
game) Batteries-Johnson, Henry;
Plank, SEVERED.
At New York-New York, 5; Chi,
cago, f. Batteries - Russell, Lapp;
Mogridge, Walters.
At Boston-Boston, T. Cleveland, g.
Batteries-Leonard, Carrigan; Boehl'
ing, O'NeiM.
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Supplies for Flood Victims,

Charleston, W. Va, Aug. PA car
load of food and clothing was shipped
to the Mud River valley following the
receipt Of advices that more than 100
families were in destitute circum
stances as result of the recent flood
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RepuIse Counter Attacks, Say British

London, Aug. "a. = Two GerSla1
counter attacks against the British
trenches at Thiepval in the Somme
region, were repulsed with heavy loss
es, the war office announces. The Brit
ish troops held the ground recently
won, despite desperate German efforts
to dislodge them.
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STANDING Of the Club:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Observation-Disclosures, 2; Phila
delphia, l ZIG innings). Batteries -
Kantleher, Schmidt; Rixey, Killefer.
Batteries = Dell, Meyers; Mogridge
Lavender.
Other clubs not scheduled.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
The Weather.

Forecast for this section: Fair and
cooler today; tomorrow probably fair:
generally northwest winds.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
Oil EZnIosicn Kills Firor1sn.

Chicago, Aug. PA fire and explo
sion in a local Standard Oil company
ware house, containing $4,000 gallons
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-08-24
GERMANS PIERCE
FRENCH LINE
Penetrate Trenches at Severa!
Points on S0nnlG Front.
ARE REFUSED BY BRITISH

Captured by the British After a Ter
rifle Shell Fire.
Paris, Aug. 24.-German troops in 6
series of furious attacks on the Somme
front penetrated French trenches a,
several points in the region OF Estrees
says the official communication ISSUED
by the war office.
These attacks, south of the river
followed a terrific burst of artillery
activity, during. which the Germans
rained shells of heavy calibre upoI
the French positions.
Along that section of the line helt
by the French north of the Somme
there were no infantry actions, but the
big guns were busy on both sides, the
duel raging all the way from Maurepas
to point southwest of Clery.
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1T CAN'T BE DONE!

Democrats and ogressveslovers OF peace
and of feel othe
the greatest confidence in the reelection of President
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
EMPEROR CROWNED BY POPE
Simple Ceremony That Gave Charlie
nnsane Domination Over COUNTRIES
Of Western Europe.

In the fifth century the Germans
conquered Gaul, the country known
in modern times al France. The
solidarity Of modern Francs was at
tanned in the fifteenth century. The
fret time in German history that her
people felt the pull Of force Which
drew it toward common lines of az
ton wac in 1913. The most famous
OF all the achievements Of Charlie
magne was bis establishment 81 the
Western Empire, and it came about
in this Wise Charlemagne went 70
Rene in 800 TO settle a controversy
between Pope Leo III and his enc
mics. To celebrate the satisfactory
adjustment Of the dispute the pope
held o solemn service On Christmas
day in st. Peters. AS Charlemagne
was kneeling before the altar during
this service the pope approached HIM
and get crown upon his head, ga
luting him, amid the acclamationa
Of those present, as Emperor 81 the
Romans"
The reasons sJr this extraordinary
act, which Charlemagne afterward
Persistently asserted took him com
pletely by surprise, are given in one
Of the Frankish histories, 'I'he
Chronicles Of Lorsch," 81 follows /:
"The name Of emperor had ceased
smong the Greeks, for they we're
enduring the reign Of woman
(frene), wherefore it seemed good
both TO Leo, the apostle pope, and to
the holy fathers (the bishops) who
were in council with him, and to all
Christian men, that they should
name Charles, King Of the Franks,
as emperor, for he held Rome itself,
where the ancient Caesars had al
ways dwelt, in addition to all his
other possessions in Italy, Gaul, and
Germany. Wherefore, as God had
granted him all these dominious, it
seemed just TO all that he should
take the title Of emperor too when
it was offered 10 him at the wish Of
all Christendom."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
TELEPHONE GIRL KNEW LATIN
How Operator in Paris Helped Out
Priests Who Found Themselves
in Linguistic Difficulties.

That the telephone operators Of
Paris are vel. yersed in foreign Ian
guages is a thing which many vis-
itorf to this city have found occa-
sion to discover, but a most striking
proof Of their versatility is told by a
Swedish Catholic priest now visiting
there.
The priest. who does not speak a
word Of French, was received AZ the
station BY French colleague
who did not know Swedish, but
who was to be his guide, so
the two priests arranged to
carry on their conversation in
Latin. The following morning
the visitor, who lives at a hotel,
was called up on the telephone oy his
colleague.
He had barely started speaking
when be was interrupted BY tie OPP
orator at the exchange, who told him,
that because Of the war h. -. not
use foreign language. le French
priest explained the circumstances
10 her and she assured him that
matters might be arranged. In a
moment the two priests heard a new
young voice in the phone, addressing
them in the most perfect Latin.
What she said, translated into Eng
hsh, meant that although it was for
hidden to use foreign tongue the OPP
orator would be very pleased if the
two fathers would speak in Latin
and it would then be her duty to lis
.en to their conversation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
NO BL000s8ED IN REVOLT
chznqe ef Government IN Chimes c.ty
casses Merely Ripple Of
Excitement.

Tls 1ro ai CheEaug, ahem
n was er for four weeks,
write d orr adeut u the Chris
uat Herald caves a good I.0-.ra-
ton u tae ~ ouary spirit al.
OYER China Shout four O'Clock one
April morning 80 aerc awakened ~
the frrny ~ three ~ four guns /
IazIg aid - myself as ! turned oger
t. 90 D. sleep again. -Tae regoia-
tion on,' b9t ! did not really oe-
lieye that with s, little disturbance
anything serious could have hap
pened.
But fea honrs ] found that /
had guessed right that the tutuh, or
military ceta9r, had been called
out Of bed 3 ae leading regolution-
ISIS and had been given his ol9ica 70
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
JOHN MUIR NATURE LOVER
Message of the Wild Was Firmly I'm
planted IN the soui sf the Great
Naturalist

When John Mr vas UP among
he mountains nothing else mattere5-
.ays Golfers. re could roll oul
eheerfully after a night il the rain.
10 wood dry enough 70 burn for a
breakfast fire, eat cold snack aith
some mountain spring water 70
fayor it, and 20 gladly On biz way
through the soaking urderbrush his
heart fairly singing within him f9r
the mystic fragraaces ot the woods
and the music Of the RAIN lie could
get up in the dead of uight when a
more than usually promising storm
had thundered in from the Pacific
and leave BIS dry shelter 10 build a
safe FIRE IN an open space that be
might sec the raging way u the
gale and hear its tremendous sym
phony 80 ella work or peak climb
ing, however severe, could blunt his
joy 10 the marvellous blossoms Of the
upper places All this may sound
like bluff, but the reality Of it s
proved IN hundred passages,
straight from the heart, that shine
out in NuiFs writinga with the
gleam Of pure gold SET in granite.
No doubt he was an athlete, gifted
with a physical constitution beyond
the ordinary, but the deeper truth
Of it is that the message Of the nat
ural world, in which many Of rs pass
but dull days, had 80 gone home to
John Muirs soul that there was no
place there for the blight Of weari-
ness and self-pity. He was alive.
How many Of US deserve vacation,
anyhow?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
CULTWATlEe AIT or READING
ADVICE Given ~ Dr. hsrbert Maxwell
So71e Time bgo Acclaimed as
Good by Hccerr Author

Do Hot Join raada te-
.h Elm inair l.,y Cao
a.et and wer all around 81
There an exten literature Oh
the l5je II "Tha ST. Basing.
The Best HUNDRED Books etc.
j Is useless and ewiiaering
BE- 5es, advice 1 aa.e sfer seen ~
print about read.ug 1y sir Her
ber Maxwell. and peared some
ar- - al the end IA Nineteenth
Century article. /, is follows
!t any young ot leisure
were vs. much at d. 10 ask a1-
vice as to ahat be read, mine
should BE- exeeed simple read
anything bearing definite ob-
ieet Iet him tas aay magina-
BE subject 20 which I'D. attract
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
WHEN IGNORANCE PROTECTS

1t is habit Of Sir Douglas Haig
always to look after the comfort of
his men. He wanders about the
camps at odd times to see that every
thing is in order. In that connec-
tion Parsons Weekly relates good
story.
AS he was strolling past tent he
heard the angry voice Of sergeant
threatening what he would do to an
unfortunate private who had dis
obeycd orders.
"It's lucky for you, my lad,0
roared the noncommissioned officer,
"that I'm not sure how to spell in
subordination, or else I'd report
you!"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
RESEMBLES FIRE OF GOALS
Electric Crate Recently introduced
Into Great Britain, Gives a
Realistic Imitation.

The somewhat novel electric crate
fire that is being shown British
householders gives an ingenious i'm
itation Of flaming Goals Each heat
ing element is an arc-shaped steel
trough, about ten inches long by .wo
wide, across the top of which a
chrome nickel resistance wire is
wound back and forth in a kind of
screen, with mica insulation. The
elements required are set as verti-
cal panels in the fireplace \ cur
rent Of 500 watts for each gives a
bright red glow, and as the air pass
ing upward from the bottom becomes
gradually heated, it is divided into
layers of varying density. causing
shimmering effect like that seen over
railway rails on 6 hot day. This
radiation and the direct action of
the air coming in contact with the
heated wires make it practicable to
produce red or smoky flames as de-
sired, with cheerful play of light
and shade in contrast to the steady
glow of the ordinary heated radiator.
OF the heat radiated, about three
fourths is found to come from the
heating elements direct, and part of
the remainder is sent out indirectly
from the metal over the fire. while
part is distributed in the warm air
discharged horizontally into the
room
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
EARLY SECRETARIES OF WAR
Men Well Known IN American History
Who Have Held That important
Position.

The first secretary Of war Of the
United States was Henry Knox, who
was born in Boston 1866 years ago.
July 2G, 1850, Of Scotch-lrish par
entage. Knox was the chief com
mander Of the artillery throughout
the revolution, and was secretary Of
war both before aud after Washing
ton assumed the presidency, being
one Of the few soldiers appointed to
that position.
His successor, Timothy Pickering,
had also seen active service, and
James McIIenry, the third to hold
the post, had been a surgeon in the
revolution. Samuel Dexter, the next
in line, was a lawyer, but Henry
Dearborn, Jefferson's secretary Of
war, had had much military expert
ence. William Eusts, appointed BY
Madison, was a physician, and gave
way 10 military man, John Arm
strong. James Monroe and William
II. Crawford were lawyers, and since
their time most presidents have ap-
parently considered a legal educa-
ton the best qualification for head
of the war department. Z. S. Grant,
who held the war portfolio for a
brief period in 1867, and William T.
Sherman, whose tenure Of office was
equally short, were the only distin-
guished military men TO hold the
post in the last half century.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
PEACH TREE AVENUE.

When you drive 10 Seneca, says
the Sabetha Herald, observe the row
Of peach trees extending for two
miles to the city limits. The trees
were planted from stones by the pri-
mary pupils in Mrs. Emily Collins
schoolroom. Every spring for ten
years Mrs. Collins has taken her pu-
pills on tree-planting walk. Event
ually all roads to Seneca will be
lined with peach trees. Talk about
Apple Seed Johnny! There is as
much religion in planting tree as
there is in the planting Of prayer
any day.-Kansas City Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
soUELcHINe A DEALER.

"Can | sell you some antiques,
sir?"
"What have you in stock"
I've got chair George Washing
ton sat in, cradle Jenny Lind was
rocked in, a mirror used by Cath
crime the Great Of Russia and"
"Say no more. Those things are
comparatively modern"
"But, consider, sir"
"I want some real antiques. In
fact, / am anxious to acquire the set
Of tools used by Noah in building
the ark. ."-Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
WHY HE COULD NOT.

'Heyw yelled the stevedore, as
they were loading explosives for the
allies; "handle that stuff more care
full"
Whats wrong wild it?" asked
Cassidy, who had hold Of it with
Casey.
Don't you know" replied the
steyedore., "that some Of that same
powder exploded last month an
blowed up ten men?"
"Shure that couldn't happen
now" replied Casey, for there's
only two ay us here. Boston Tran
script.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
ORIGINATED IN EAST INDIA?
A. Least II ls Known That cucumbers
Have Been Cultivated There for
Thousands Of Years.

Cucumbers have been cultivated
for about 1900 years in the province
Of Kumaon, East India, still they
were unknown to the ancient Ro-
mans, and the Greeks in the days Of
Homer knew nothing Of them
In the seventh century We find a
city near Corinth changing its name
from Mekone to Sikyon, meaning
Cucumber City, which is indisputa-
bic evidence Of the extensive culti-
yation Of this vegetable in this dis
trict Of Greece.
Among the Romans we find King
Tibirius (assassinated 81 B. C.)
using cncumbers daily. They we're
even cultivated in hothouses for his
special use. Plenius speaks Of salt
ed cucumbers and Atheneus men
tions mustard cucumbers in 200
B. G.
Charles the Great brought this
Indian plant to Germany, where it
gained much popularity. The Slays
had introduced it into Austria and
Hungary before it became acquaint-
ed in Germany.
Today cucumbers are known all
over the globe and are eaten in as
many different ways as national
taste demands. AS food of nour-
ishing qualities, we cannot consider
the cucumber, since it contains near
ly 97 per cent water. AS vegetable
IL 10 not very uoprIar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
TIM e SAVER.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "what is the theory of evo-
lution?"
"Oh, it would take me an hour to
explain it."
'How clever you are! | under
stand Darwin had to write several
books in order to explain it."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
VERY STRANGE.

Friend-What is the strangest
case that you ever had in life insur-
ance?
Agent-Miss Oldbud. She took
out 20-year endowment policy in
1896 when she was nineteen years
of age, and it natures this year
when she is twenty-eight. Puck.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
DIVISION or FLORIDA URGED
Those Behind Scheme Consider There
Are Weighty Reasons for That
Radical Proceeding

Because Of differences of climate
and the character Of the people be-
tween north and south Florida, agi-
tation has been started to divide The
state By line running along the
-wenty-ninth parallel. Another .uc-
gestcd division line is the Suauee
river, some twenty-five miles north
Of the twenty-ninth parallel.
The northern portion would con
tain about $4,000 square miles.
little larger than West Vir-
ginia and larger than Vermont.
New Hampshire and New Ier-
sew together. South of the twenty
ninth parallel there is something
7 like 1900 square miles, slightly
more than Ohio and a little less than
( Tennessee.
1t has been proposed to name the
new state. the northern half Of
Florida, Jefferson, in honor Of
Thomas Jefferson, while the south
half would retain the name Of
Florida
The suggestion for the division Of
the state into two states was made
as early as 1914. but the matter was
dropped. Recently the state has been
/ thrown into a turmoil over the selec-
( tion Of a Democratic candidate for
governor. The northern part of the
state is pulling in one direction and
the other part in another. The
northern part Of the state is inclined
to prohibition, while the southern
part, with Key West and Tampa,
would apparently prefer to retain
the old order Of things
While no formal campaign has
been launched looking to creating
sentiment for a division Of the state
the prospects are that one viii be
under way before many months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
so SENSITIVE.

Every seat in tho trolley was oc-
cupied, when group Of women got
in. Going through the car to col
lect fares, the conductor noticed a
man who, he thought, was asleep.
wake up!" shouted the con-
ductor.
II wasn't asleep" said the passcn-
ger.
Not asleep" snapped the oonduc-
lor. "Then what did you have your
Eyes closed forp"
'Tt was because Of the crowded
condition Of the car" explained the
passenger. II hate to see women
standing"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28

He understand you play nearly
every game.
She-All but the marriage game.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
EXTREME THRIFT.

81 fear my cousin is going to
marry very stingy man"
'Why so 2"
"She suggested morning we'd
ding, but he said to make it after
luncheon on the ground that she
would get one more meal at home"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-28
PAINFUL DISCOVERY.

GAS far as the pleasure clubs
plans are concerned, did you find
out, Nellie, if there was any move
ment on foot last night?"
II certainly did ! found when he
danced with me that all Jim Clum-
ser's movements were on mine"