davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
ARMY SMALL But
RESOURCES VAST
ReServ} Man Power of United
States Greatest of White
Nations, Except Russia.
INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY GREAT
With Less Than One-Tenth of Worlds
Population, United States Makes
Nearly One-Third of Ali
Things Produced.

Available organized land forces of
the United States today amount,
roughly, to 265,000 officers and men,
made up of 125,O0O regulars and 14O,-
900 National Guardsmen Gncluding
both those still in the federal service
and those under state controD.
The exact figures today are known
only to the war department at Wash
ington, but recent reports give a close
Idea of what the organization repre-
sent in fighting strength.
In his last annual report, Secretary
of War Baker stated that the actual
strength of the regular army on June
30, 1916 Gncluding the Philippine
Scouts), was 107,641 officers and men.
In the year beginning July l last, by
the National Defense act of June 3,
1916, the army was to be increased to
13S,897 officers and men, divided as
follows:
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
BLAST KILLS 200 WORKERS
Victims of Dynamite Factory ExpIo.
sion in Germany Mostly Women
Blast at LouVain.

Amsterdam, Feb. 8.-A dynamite
factory at Schlebusch, near Cologne,
was blown up on January q, causing
the death of 200 persons, mostly wom-
en-. An explosion last Thursday on the
railway between -Chapelle and
Louvain caused the death or injury of
26 Belgian workmen.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
On His Own Hook.

The dog stole cautiously into the
butchers shop and bolted with large
piece of meat. The butcher ragged.
rs that your dog?" he roared at the
man, passing by.
"Yes," replied the man, she was my
dog once, but he seems to be doing for
himself now"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Springfield, O.-The Wickham Piano
Plate Co. just announced that it had
purchased piano plate factories at
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Matteawan, N. Y,
and that it would continue to operate
them.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

| ors as fawn, mole and, of course,
white. They are quite as expensive as
the service kid glove, but can be
washed and are better for the hands. it
is said, than the tighter kid, which Is
apt to make the hands red from lack
of circulation
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Elyria, O.-Wheeling & Lake Erie
railroad recorded a $50,000,OO0 mort
gage with County Recorder Chamber.
lain.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Communication for Arnnv

Washington, Feb. 0. - Letters of
warmest commendation for the man.
ner in which the punitive expedition
into Mexico carried out it's work were
sent to General Funston and General
Pershing by Secretary of War Baker.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
National Guard.

The strength of the National Guard
in Federal service on September 80
last was 143,704 officers and men, di-
vided as follows:
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Freezes to Death in Blizzard.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Feb. S.-The
frozen body of c. w. Shaw, home
steader, was found near Mcintosh, S.
d. He had been caught in the bliz-
zard Saturday and lost his way. He
was sixty-three years old.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
rn,nortane TO nothers
Bears the
None Is Perfect.

Take a chisel and chip around the
feet of almost any popular idol and
a f1eck of clay will fall off on the floor.
1t was discovered the other morning
that Sir Rabindranath Tagore sends
picture post cards back to his relatives
in Bengal.-Kansas City Star.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Guard Keokuk Cam Works

Keokuk, H.. Feb. 9.-Advices froin
Des Moines state National GuarGsmen
viii be placed on duty to g.Iard the
Keokuk dam and lock and power plant
Secret service operatives have arrives
in KeOkuk.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-Loyalty to
the United States in event of war with
Germany was pledged by the national
committee of the National German
American alliance, representing 3,00O,-
600 members, at a secret meeting.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Violent Fighting on somme.

Berlin, Feb. 7.-Violent fighting was
reported from the Somme front by the
war office. East of Beaucourt the Ger
mans recaptured from the British the
greater part of trenches that had pre-
viously been lost
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
canture German Patrol.

Paris, Feb. 10.--A German patrol
was captured while trying to raid a
French trench near BOnZee on the Ver-
dun front, the war Office announced
in the Lorraine district, after a spirit
ed bombardment.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
U. s. Guns Tested-

New York, Feb. 8.-Big gun testing
ut the Sandy Hook government prov
ing grounds sent warlike treIaors along
nearby New Jersey coast towEs. A
high wind carried vibrations to them
with unusual force
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Bush to Become Citizens.

New York. Feb. S.-Fearing deten-
ton in concentration camps il the
event of war between Germany and
the United States, hundreds of Ger
mans and Austrians are fastening to
become naturaliZed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
British Lake Grandcourt

London, Feb. 10.-The war official
report says: "As a result of our con-
tinuous pressure on both banks of the
Ancre river, the enemy has been forced
to evacuate the village of Grandcourt,
which is entirely in our possession.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
To "BIue" All Weapons.

Washington, Feb. 9.-No longer will
the bayonets of Uncle Sans khaki
clad troopers flash and glisten in the
sunlight" The war department an
nounced that orders have been issued
to "blue" all weapons.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
science

Don't call my baby a squalling brat.
That child is going to be an artist"
I'D like to know how you can tell
that?"
Because he takes to yelling when
ever you begin to sing"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
suffraoists Carry Flaos

Washingtca, Feb. 9.-Sufrage pick
cts at the White House changed their
banners for American flags and q new
motto. It reads: american women
can be depended upon to uphold Ameri-
can idenls. Let them vote"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
annn,s Bail Now sos. nno.

San Francisco. Feb. 0.-Franz BOpp.
former German consul general here
and four aides. under prison sentences
for cOnspiring against American neu-
trality. were ordered to furnish in
erensed bail of $1,000 to $4,000 each.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Daily Thouuht,

look upon the simple and childish
virtues Of veracity and honesty as the
root of all that is sublime in character
Speak as you think, be what you are
pay your debts of all kinds.-Emerson.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
German Raids Rennlsed.

Paris, Feb. S.-Two German raids at
LOuvemOnt and Eparges gained 10 sue
cess, the war office reports. An attack
Oh French trenches near Pnrroy forest
reached the first line, but the Germans
were elected.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
viii Convoy Vessels.

Newport News. Va, Feb. 10.-Brit-
fish steamers carrying munitions Of war
are assembling in the Atlantic ocean
Off the Virginia capes and will be, con-
voyed to England by British war
ship. according to information here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Iananese LOYAL TO u. s

Honolulu, Feb. 7.-Prominent jap
anese here declare that should hostili-
ties come between the United States
and Germany $4,000 Japanese reserv-
lists in Hawaii would offer their serv'
ices to the United States.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Akron, O.-William Clerl1in, wealthy
furnace manufacturer, was given a di-
vorce by Judge Ahern from Della
Odessa Clerkin, former private secre-
tary of James R. Garfield, now living
in Elyria. Judge Ahearn scored Mrs.
Clerkin severely, stating that it was
his belief that she had married Cler-
kin, who was a widower with eight
children, frcm mercenary motives
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
rench Bomb Iahr

Paris, Feb. 10.-German military es-
Establishments at Lahr, in the Grand
Duchy of Baden, were bombar,led by
French airmen on Tuesday night, the
French war office announced In its Of
ficiaI statement.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Ia Enlarnn Tornedo plant

Washington. Feb. 10.-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels recommended the
immediate doubling of the capacity Of
the torpedo manufacturing plant at
Newport, II. l. The cost would be
S8OO.OOO.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Four Perish in Blizzard.

vanada, Mont, Feb. 9.-While en-
deavoring to reach home during Sat
urday's blizzard Mrs. G. w. McCon-
nell and three children were frozen ia
death. Tie bodies were recovered.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Feed Pure Meat Scr,ps

Never feed meat scraps that were
made of rotten meat. Good. nure
feed is the only thing that ever ought
to be fed to a fowl of any kind.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Many Regulars Abroad.

Of the regular army today probably
only $1,000 officers and men are in the
United States proper (including the
Pershing expeditiOn), while the other
10000 are abroad. To show how the
forces of the regular army are dis
persed the geographical distribution
on June 30, 1916, the last date for
which definite figures have been made
public, are given here:
United States and Mexico, 71,O3S;
Alaska, 1872; Philippines (regulars),
1854; (scouts), 5,795; China, 1874 :;
Porto Rico, IA; Hawaii, S,445; Canal
Zone, 1909; miscellaneous, 610 Total,
107, 7,641.
Vast Unorganized Forces.
While the present organized forces
are minute, the reserve. man power of
the United States is more vast than
that of any white nation except Rus
STA.
According to the census of 1910
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
DENIES DEUTSCHLAND SAILED
Merchant Submarine Is in German
Port, According to Bremen
Report.

Bremen, Feb. S.-The merchant sub
marine Deutschland has not started on
it's third voyage to America, and re-
mains in a German port.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Scrubs Don't Paw

Realize that there is always q ready
market for first-class stock and that
scrubs don't pay.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Millions of particular women now use
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All
grocers Adv.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Total enlisted strength dncluding
medical Department. lbs, SO
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Lima, O.-The Lima Locomotive
Works, Inc.,s booked an order for 80
locomotives from the New York Cen
trail Lines. Forty-fve engines are to
be of the Mohawk type, twenty switch
ers with six-wheel drive, and twenty
five switchers with eight-wheel drive.
The order will amount to more than
81, 900 900.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
Product of Layino Hen.

A good laying hen will frequently
lay her weight in eggs in SIX weeks.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Springfield, O.-The scarcity of nat
ural gas in Springfield is becoming a
cause of serious alarm to household
ers, many of whom have not enough
to cook meals. City and gas officials
have started relief measures which
resulted in 10 factories discontinuing
the use Of gas for the present.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16

Anthracite coal mines in this coun-
try have more than 1000 miles of tu1-
nelS,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-16
BUCKEYE NEWS NOTES

Lima, O-Thomas Finn, 25 years
old, confessed to Judge William King
er, in Common Pleas Court, that he
was one of the rioters August 80, and
pleaded guilty, expecting a suspended
sentence. Finn was sent to the Mans
field Reformatory.
Alliance, O.-Eleven hundred men
will benefit by general ten per cent
increase in wages granted by the AL
lance Machine Co. and the Alliance
Structural Co. The increase affects
all employees except foremen and Of
flee help.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
|SIAADARO|1E DRY LAWS
Continued from Page one)

dustrial effects of alcoholic beverages.
DIR. Cannon laid stress upon the
commissionership feature of the Mapp
law. the opportunities for law enforce
ment under it, and other desirable
features which have brought the Vir-
ginia senate into prominent and popu-
lar notice The workers and superin-
tendents present manifested keen in
terest in the statements made by DR.,
Cannop, based on personal observa-
ton and knowledge of the success
which has attended the dry law opera
ton in the Old Dominion.
Other speakers were DIR. George A.
Henry. superintendent of the indus
trial department of the Anti-saloon
League of America and Miss Cora
Francis Stoddard, of Boston. secre-
tary of the Scientific Temperance
federation. Rev. Harry NJ. Chalfant.
editor of the Pennsylvania. edition Of
the American Issue. read paper pre-
pared by DR.. Fl. w Tope. OF Philadel-
phis, district superintendent.
Nationa lization of prohibition in
states was the topic at the Thurs
day afternoon meeting. An interest
ing speeker Mt this session was form
ar Congressman A. r. Weber. OF
Elyria, Ohio, one of the founders OF
I the anu -SalOC1 lsoSuC dAio n %iooN
personal friend of Dr. Howard II.
Russell Superintendent r. J. Bailey,
of Mississippi and II. T. LAughbaum,
of Oklahoma spoke.
The program scheduled for Friday
morning includes talks on Campaign
management and methods" Papers
will be presented by superintendent
A. J. Finch. of Colora do. and Super
J intendent Grant VI. Hudson. OF Michi-
gan. The discussion will be opened
| ny superintendent r. p. Hutton, OF
Wisconsin.
At the concluding session OF the
workers conference on Friday after
noon, the leagues attitude toward
liberalization movement will be taken
up. The principal Will be read by D
| NJ. Gambler, superintendent OF the
! California league. and f. n. Holsapie
| superintendent of the South Dakota
league. Edwin Simpson, superfnten'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07

sharing OF the horrors that have borne
no heavily upon our allies. The Ger
man emperor and his troops are plan
ming TO pay special attention to U.S.
Mr.. Allen paid tender tribute to the
sacrifice, devotion and labor enable
those countries to burn into the Ger
man brain the meaning of the line,
They shall not pass"
Other speakers at the morning ses-
sion were George r. Porter, director
of the committee on cooperation
with states OF the council OF national
defense, Washington and Arthur E.
Bestor, chairman of the speakers
division of the committee on public
Information of the war department.
AT the afternoon session Mr. Mach
en- presided. Mr.. Allen spoke briefly
with particular reference to the won
derful work of the Red Cross and tbs
American women; Judge Martin Will
lians. Of Giles county; c. r. Nc
Corkle, eommonwealths attorney. of
Wise county; Mrs. Kate Waller Bar
rett, Of Alexandria; Miss Ella Agnsw.
Of Blacksburg; Rev. v. Il. Thompson,
.. d, pastor of the Park Place
Methodist church. Richmond, and
Colonel Eugene C. Massie. chairman
of the Richmand chapter of the Four
Minute Men,
These speakers dealt mainly with
the way TO conduct the educational
campaign. Mr. Machen will an
nounce committees and plan in a
few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07

Cross have made the French and
English stand possible. That ex-
plains, in way, why the Germa ne
bomb hospitals and try by every
means. foul or not, to XIII our doc
tors. They know that an American
doctor is good for at least 500 men.
Marvellous achievements In mending
wounded men and sending them back
to the fight have been won.
This has led to horrible results.
There in no doubt that German and
Austrian soldiers GO over the battle
fields and kill the wounded who might
be rehabilitated to prevent their re-
turn to the trenches from the hospi-
tails. ] have returned from Europe
with the conviction that every story
of German atrocity is founded in fact.
The French want the American
soldiers TO fight in Alsace. why !?
IT, we'll not keep il. or give it hack
to Germany.
1T is my belief that the British
army in France today. is better than
any army Germany ever had, and the
better part OF that is composed OF
Canadians, many OF whom are from
Kalamazoo and other American cities.
And when our armies are complete
and ready to take their full part in
the war, the United States troops will
present the highest expression OF
soldferly efficiency the world has ever
seen.
I'VE must be prepared for an early
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
Every Richmond Man Needed

Only three days left in which to pay poll taxes Mon
day. December the last day If your poll tax not paid
bv Monday YOU cannot vote in the 1918 elections.
The that most for failure to pay poll taxes
that they forget about it. Therefore the Civic Association is
taking space in the newspapers to remind citizens
number of citizens have thanked the Association for
reminding them weknown merchant called on the phone
he had to his poll taxes for several
would do and vote election he realizes
his personal responsibility
decide the question of progressively prosperous Rich
mond by the and vote for In the elections
If many of us stay away from the polls progress public mat
tiers is made very difficult
The men of Richmond to be congratulated on the
they are paying their poll taxes this 1t looks if
few will fail to qualify to vote.
Here the last reminder to those who have been putting
off G. to Room 1906 City Hall Ito Tenth and Hull Streets il
YOU live the Southsde) and your poll tax Attend 10
II oday if possible NJ and P M Saturday is
a short day and Monday is the last day.
The Civic Association will appreciate your operation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
RESTAURANT MEN FINED
FOR BUYING STOLEN GUN

Danville, Va, Dec. 6.--One little
boy was acquitted and another was
ordered sent to the reformatory to-
day by Mayor Wooding after evidence
concerning the theft of chewing gum
from wholesale houses has been air>d.
Several restaurant keepers were fined
nv the mayor because they bought the
stolen goods. The restauraHteurs who
were arrested were George Monos.
Louis Coataos, George Bacgiano and
al. Cohen. Fines of IS and costs were
imposed In every instance with the
exception OF Cohen. definite decision
hetnr postpoaed because, 1t IL said.
Cohen Wa instrumental n the arrest
RI m lltxla bc1A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07

Continued from Page oEe1
ent on account Of the death of General
Scott shipp, superintendent emeritus
OF the Virginia Military institute
Governor Stuart made stirring ad-
dress Of welcome to the guests and
visitors who represented many parts
of the state. He outlined the purpose
Of the conference and the need of the
work il planned TO get under way. He
told Of conditions Of defense work and
educational campaigns that had been
undertaken IN Virginia at his direction,
and paid high tribute to the services
of the council OF defense the agricui-
tural council. the Industrial council, the
woman's committee and all the various
agencies affiliated with them, Achieve
ments through such means il other
states, tie said. had cost many thou
sands Of dollars; in virginia, where
the record is as good as anywhere else
the cost had been nominal This he
said smoke in language of it's own OF
the patriotic purpose OF Nirginians.
Il have never known the people OF
this state" he said. ito be more united
in anything than in the aims OF this
war. Their hearts and their pa
trfotism are all right. but they should
have knowledge of actual conditions.
and they shouid be SO informed as TO
know what to expect.
Real Purpose OF Drive.
ITO scatter such Information through
addresses and the dissemination of lit
erature is the purpose of the drive
that this conference has undertaken.
The people in the large cities have
many opportunities 10 hear addresses
and read about the mighty events that
are happening and what they may
mean for us. Our purpose now is to
reach the folks who live in such scat
tsv,it hat M
have such opportunities
IT hope this campaign will penetrate
every nook and corner of the state
that our people may not only be loyal
and intensely patriotic, as they are.
but that they may be thoroughly In
formed as we'll.
Mr. ALLEN touched unon many phases
| Of the war He began by saying that
in any audience in England or Europe
such as the one facing him. 80 per cent
of the women would he in mourning.
And the shock that is coming TO US, he
said viii require background of nn-
Outstanding. devotion and sacrifice.
War Hut Half Over.
Some of the striking points made by
Mr. Allen were as follows: The war Is
ohfS half over at least. The best au-
thorities are agreed that it win last
fully three years longer, and those
three years Will be our years, when
we shall have our full share of pain
and misery to endure.
If the United States were not In
| the war. France would now be nego-
tiating a continental peace, I need
not tell you what that would mean
for us. When on July I, American
troops passed through the Arc de
Triomphe in Paris l saw French We
men kneef on the streets and thaeE
God, not SO much for that s4ka8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
PLANS MADE TO RELIEVE
HOUSING CONGESTION

Norfolk. Va. Dec. s.--Severai props
ositions for the relief of housing con-
gestion came UP at n meeting of the
Community Welfare association. held
Fat the chamber of commerce yester-
day afternoon, and another meeting
is to be held shortly. when the assoc
citation expects to have list OF the
available houses and rooms in the
city. Captain wyTsdham X. Mayo was
elected permanent chairman of the
association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
Omcer's Case Continued,

The case of j. II. Ridgeway. charged
with shooting w. T. Jennings in the
leg while Illustrating a tragedy at a
local moving picture theater last sum
mer. was continued in police court yes
terday to December H. to await de-
velopments. Jennings Is under treat
ment at Virginia hospital for slight
wound In the leg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
V|RGIH|ANS CONFER

tCoutinued from Page one)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
SYNOPSIS OF REPORT OF
TREASURER OF VIRGINIA

the operation of the state for the
1dng the both day of September 1917
Of The Cnrrra xrealth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07

dent of the Antf-Eaioon League OF
Rhode Island, will open the discus
sion. and the conference viii close
with a heart to heart talk by DR.. p.
4. Baker. general superintendent of
the Anti Sa loon League of America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-07
Fancy Bath Towels at SOC
Today's value 75c.

Today's value 75c.
Wonderful assortment from
which to make a selection.
Plaids, stripes, checks and bor-
dered effects. with space for
initial or monogram.