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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
STRATEGY OF LEE COPIED
BY THE GERMAN KAISER.
London Authority Says Teutons May
Keep in Field Another Year.


London, March 3.-The war may
easily extend over another winter So
fas as purely military factors are
concerned, according to General Fred
erick b. Maurice, director of military
operations for the imperial staff. He
is an authority on military history
err of Robert E. Lee i'm series pub
lished under the title of "Makers of
the Nineteenth Century"
"People wonder frequently" said
General Maurice, "why, with the SUI
perior resources in man-power pos
sessed by the allies, that more prog
ress toward victory is not made. The
reason lies in the form of strategy
which made the civil war so long,
and enabled Napoleon to keep his
back to the wall SO long when he
had coalition of Europe against
him. Lee and Napoleon worked on
inferior lines from Il central posi-
ton, and they had the genius TO
make the best possible use of the
great advantage this gave them. The
Germans understand this form of
STACEY so we'll that even in peace
times their economic necessities are
frequently sacrificed to military
needs. In their transportation sys-
tenn alone the result of this policy
can be seen.
Lee and his smpi army held
back greatly superior forces for four
years, and there is no reason to an
ticipate, on purely military grounds,
an early collapse of the Germans. OF
| course, Lee operated on battle lines
measured in miles, while the present
fronts extend almost across two con-
tincnts, but the principles of strategy
covering time and space, remain the
same, so the duration of this war is
not surprising.
81 see no indication of what has
! been asserted, that the Germans arc
withdrawing at some places along
our front because of Il desire to force
open fighting. This movement is a
retirement forced upon them. They
do not like it any more than we did
when, after the second battle of the
Ypres, we had to retire short dis.
lance to straighten our lines. You
may be sure no army likes to retire
and, therefore, it is certain that tn,
| Germans will make determined eff.
tort somewhere to restore their pres
| tige. We are now merely gathering
the fruits Of our winter operations
the result of which is that from Ar.
ras to the Ancre, salient decided,
dangerous to German positions. ha:
been established. The Germans also
probably count on making our prep
aration for an offensive on this prount
abortlve by giving up their front line
and compelling us to alter our plans.
| have no patience with the idea
| mat the Germans are ut the end OF
their lighting resources. They arc
still capable of and will put up ;
strong fight. Ffom purely militar,
standpoint, | see no reason why tho
war should not go through another
winter, but conditions outside the mil.
ltary zone may operate to end il
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
SENATORIAL COURTESY"

1t has long been rule in the Sen
ate that a roll call cannot be had on
any question in that august body
without unanimous CONSENT" which
means that one man can defeat leg
islation however important and mo.
mentous it may be, if he has physi-
cal strength to talk long enough. This
is what happened in the closing hours
of the last Congress. A few friend.
of German policies put their heads to.
gether (and their tongues), and "fili
bustered," talked, until closing time
thus preventing a vote of the Senat,
on President Wilson's measure Il
arm merchant ships for defense, whicl
bill was passed by the House by {
large majority.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
HIGHLY EXPLANATORY.

The country had always been their
home and probably always would be,
consequently they were making the
most of their first trip to the city.
They did not know much about pic
lures, but they visited the art
museum, where among other treas
ures thew saw mummy over which
hung n card on which was printed
"B. c. 81" They were mystified
What do you make of that, JIM"
said John.
81 don't know" said John, "but
should say it was the number of the
car that killed him."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
GO WEST THIS SPRING

Become independent by taking up
agriculture in Minnesota, North Da-
kota, Montana. Idaho, Washington or
oregon. Millions of acres of land in
these states along the Northern Pa
cific Ry. awaiting settlement. Unusual
opportunities. Healthful climate,
abundant crops, good markets, ex-
ceilent transportation facilities,
schools, churches, etc. A young coun-
try for ambitious people. Send for
free descriptive literature and infor-
nation regarding the particular sec
ton that interests you. We will be
glad to assist you in locating your
new home in community where you
can feel at home and can enjoy pros
perity. Write to j. G. Eaton, General
Agent, Northern Pacific Ry., 40 East
4th St, Cincinnati, o.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
PROSPERITY AND POTATOES.

This great country is prosperous as
never before in its history in all the
necessaries of life except potatoes.
The popular and useful tuber is scare
er and higher in price than ever
known. Why? A short crop last
year and shipment to foreign coun-
tries. What is the remedy? Grow
more spuds. A number of farmers
and gardeners loafed on the job last
year and grew small crops where
they might have grown greater crops.
They wish now that they had done so.
Will they try this year to do better L?
Yes. Everybody will grow potatoes
this year and everybody can who has
a patch OF ground and can get seed
Owing to the very high price of good
seed care and prudence must be had
in planting. Cant afford to waste
seed this year Seed is wasted when
planted in poor ground, or even in
rich ground poorly prepared and care
lessly cultivated. Prepare now tc
plant early. Plant two crops-onc
now and one in the late summer
Norther and Eastern potato growers
harvest two crops every year. The
second crop of Irish seed potatoes are
worth about as much as the first
crop and preferred by many farmers
Grow potatoes this year. Instead OF
sitting around grocery stores or on
the fence, discussing the war or some
other subject that you know little
about, go at it and grow potatoes, not
neglecting, Of course, other good
crops, including good patch of al.
falfa.
Be prosperous!
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
is HE A DEMOCRAT?

The Lynchburg News says thai
Senator Stone was elected us Il
Democrat" He is also chairman of
the committee on foreign relations in
the Senate. At Il critical point this
socallcd Democrat forsook President
Wilson and his party and along with
Il few other renegades in the Senate,
defeated, at the last moment, the
Presidents measure to arm American
vessels for defense and protection
against German piracy The people
back home evidently were hoo-dooed
when they elected this gentleman to
the Senate "as Il Democrat"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09

er business men, that first class ar
ticle, whatever it may be, is cheaper
IN the end. We bought machine
that we knew was good and would
not be on the scrap pile in year
or two. There are good machines in
their class, but not in the class that
we wanted. We bought machines that
had been tried on road work in MANY
places atd in the country, machines
that we know are good, although not
as high-priced as several others Of
fered us. We bought machine of
medium price. between the highest
nd the lowest priced.
Another reason for buying this
machine was that parts for repairs,
etc, are to be kept right here. The
nearest points at which repairs could
be had for the other cars offered were
quite distance away.
l hope the above will be satisfae.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
MIR. MARTINS EXPLANATION

The letter of taxpayer, given
above, was shown to Mr.. Martin, the
county road Engineer, and he was
asked to make such explanation, O.,
none Mt all, as he saw proper. He
replied promptly that he welcomed
Mt all times intelligent and honest
criticism of his office and manage
ment and agreed with Taxpayer,
that the taxpayers of the county have
the right to ask questions ard to de-
mand explanations as to how the coun-
ty funds are expended
AS to the question of the purchas-
ing of the trucks, Mr.. Martin said;
ain tho fret nl,no tbo oo,,,,,. J:1
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
WHISkEY'S CONNECTION WITH
ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT
LINCOLN

tFrom The Richmond Virginian)
We reproduce from tie American
Issue the following interesting edi.
torial in connection with the assassi.
ration of President Lincoln:
"Thc recent death of the musician
William Withers, removes the seal OF
privacy from a manuscript in which
he gives an account, from personal
observation, OF the scenes attending
the shooting of the great president
Mr.. WitEcrs was in charge of
4 he orchestra in Ford's theater,
washington, on the night of the
8ragedy and was himself wounded il
'3he neck ~" the assassin, who struck
hight and left with dagger to clcai
ms way of escape after firing the
Natal shot.
81 Before the performance COM
74lenced Withers had watched tn,
Gathering crowds on Tenth street
zen, stepping into a saloon frequent,
S# by actors and employees of the
eater, he encountered j. Wilkes
fSPoth. The two men were we'll ac-
NJ ainted, and Booth accosted Withers
s follows:
al Hello, Billy; come and have IA
ink with me-"
81 "Wither's manuscript continues
1Ee drank together left the
~ tie party in the saloon and hurric
"a the music room, as it was almost
ENC for the overture to start
81 Booths habits were too well
q hown to require this additional testi-
Aaony to the fact that the foul plot
saas conceived in personal liberty
i nd executed under the malipn
SEPARATION derived from the saloon.
2ae Withers manuscript states thai
s5lilc standing at the bar that night
SO drinking in company with the
hers, Booth uttered this omious
3ediction-meaningless at that time
5 his hearers, but recalled after
seirds with startling distinctness:
= " When leave the stage | will be
&c most talked about man ibn Amer
s,.'
q Diseased egotism, this set on fire
IN drink. There are thousands of
0lhers built on the same pattern and
equally dangerous to their fellow
men,"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
A REQUEST OF MIR. MARTIN.

Burkes Garden, Va, March l. 1917
Editor Clinch Valley News. Being
one OF the tax payers Of this county
and having right to know. ! would
like to ask MIR. G. A. Martin to make
few cxplanatios i'm regard to the
purchasing of the three trucks for
the county road force last week
There were a number of competitors
bidding for this business and the
Kelly Springfield truck was purchas-
cd | understand that one of the com
pctitors offered bid of $3.50 less
per truck, than the bid offered by
the Kelly Springfield people, or Il
total of $3.50 less on the three
trucks. At the same time this com
pctitor offered to put up $4,000 bond
ON each truck. guaranteeing them to
be good and to do all the worl;
required of them. also understand
was awarded for these trucks was
County until the day the bids were
opened. He resigned from that po-
sltion the morning the bids were
opened and represented the Kelly
Springfield truck when the sale was
closed
Why was the y-Springfield
truck selected over the other truck,
and why is the County required to
pay this extra $3.50 on these three
trucks. when the other trucks were
Offered for less money and were pro-
tected by $4,000 bond and guaran-
teed to do the work?
The taxpayers have Il right 10
know this and we demand that Mr..
Martin make an explanation through
the Clinch Valley News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09

80 ''uSh at 81 low Il nrIcn
me value and need of a newspaper
IN the household was never greater
IMAM at the present time. The great
war in Europe is now halfway into
n third, and, whether peace be at
M han s,S or yet far off, it and the events
70 follow it are sure to be of absorb.
ing interest for many month to
come. "
These are Notwithstanding affairs. in
winch the United States, willing or
unwilling, is compelled to take a Dart
issues. OUCH
The Thrice-a-Week Worlds regular
subscription price i only S1.OO ner
year, and this pays for 156 papers
we Offer this Mnequalled newspaper
and CLlNCH VALLEY NEWS to.
gether for, one year for 1928. The
regular subscription price of the two
Papers is $3.50. WV
Address
CLINCH VALLEY NEWS
Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
GROUNDS FOR AppREHENSION

Two friends, an Irishman and n
Scotchman. happened to be lunchine
tocethcr. The latter kept turning
round to see that his hat and coat
remained still on the peg where he
had left them.
"Ye're Il suspicious mon," said
the freshman. "Who do you think is
going to walk in here and steal our
coats?"
81 can't say" said the Scot. "but
III take good care that nobody gets
mine. Yours went ten minutes ago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
COMPENSATION.

There is no sorrow so intense.
But time will bring rccompense;
No JOY SO deep but the sad tomorrow
May prove its counterpart in sorrow.
Each life is given its cross to bear:
Each soul may have crown TO wear:
And each will find when the race is
run,
The place attained must first be won.
Gods law is absolute and just
10 nm who follows in faith and trust
AND the burdens and cares the wears
shall leaven
And prove the stepping stones to
Mothers Magazine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
A LIST OLE "noNurs -

Lite Timothy went 10 visit his
aunt Elvira. dignilied and severe
woman, who owned parrot. One
morning, coming unexpectedly upon
Timothy and the bird, she was
horribly shocked to near the little
boy using such profane words.
Why, Timothy" cried the old lady,
" do believe you're trying to teach
my parrot to swear"
"Oh. no. Pm not. auntie," the boy
replied, I'm just telling it what it
mustn't say"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09

When that old rule of Senatorial
courtesy" was established, years ago,
the U. S. Senate was composed chief
ly of gentlemen, but now, the SEN
ate should lose no time in amending
its rules, and not permit "discour-
teous" members to talk it to death.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09

tory explanation to Taxpayer" or
any one else interested and respect
fully suggest that inquirers and crit
les sign their names TO their inqui-
ries." G. A. MARTIN,
County Road Engineer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
REVISED LAW

A man sat down to write out a deed
ana thoaI began with "Know all women by
You are wrong" said friend, at
ou GI TO be Know all men,"
II an women know it, all men will
surely" answered the other
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
THE COLLEGE FoLrow.1rp

THE COLLEGE FOLLOW-UP.
My college certainly takes an in
terest in its graduates" said Jones
to Smith.
Flows that?" asked Smith.
"Why, here l get note from the
dean saying he will be glad to hear of
the death of any of the alumni
Elk.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
WRITER CASEY JONES" DEAF

Los. Angeles, Cal. Feb. 22.-T w.
lawrence Seibert, song writer, died
mere Yesterday while being taken TO :,
hosplai Tor an operation His hes.
known song was "Casey Jones"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
THE THRICE-A-WEEK EDL-
IION OF THE N. Y. WORLD
IN 1917

W. rIacticaiIy daily at the price of a
meGhiy: No other newspaper in the
""'io gives SO much at so low a price.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-09
Q Drops, and the Corn is a "Gonerr'

When you've got to walk on
the sides OF your shoe to get away
from those awful corn-pains, there's
only one common-sense thing to do.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-12-19
WHAT PIE FOR
CHRISTMAS?

Who ever heard of real Christmas dinner
without mince pie'
1t can't be done.
There may be cakes and cookies and pad-
,iings and all kinds of weetthngs but unless
there is mine pie there just isn't any real
Christmas dinner.
And since it takes m;nce pie to top of
the feast dinners, wouldn't it be good idea
to have mince pie to top of many of tie
other good meals' Wouldn't it just MAKE
the meal Or many occasionss .-. =
youprobably know, NONE SUCH MINcE
MEAr cores iii al up-to date package,
form - secure from handling; is moderate,
in price and becomes three times the pack;
age weight when you add the necessary
moisture
1t is the economical way to buy mince,,
meat because it prevents waste.
The package recipes are good for pies,
cakes, buildings, and cookies.
NONE SUCH War Pie-no top crust.
Saves flour, shortening, labor, money half
the crust. HELPS the U. S. Food Admin,
istration.
The pie that is good enough for Christmas
dinner is good enough For otter meals =;
breakfasts, lunches; supprrs, and in the din
ner pail. Try it with NONE Suc;1 MNcE
MEAT, -, -, !
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-12-19

week at Des Moines, returning on Sat
urday accompanied by her grandson.
Carl H. May.
Ross Sifford made a business trip
to Carroll last Friday.
Mrs. Will kaufman was called to
Pisgah Tuesday by the illness Of some
relatives.
Chris Roth and Thos. Quirk left on
Monday for st. Petersburg, Fla, to
spend the rest of the winter They
were joined at Chicago by Geo. Weed,
who preceded them a few days, and
| who also plans to spend the winter in
the SOUTH, ..G, .,.....i,! .;
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L.. Goodenow
were in Des Moines this week attend
ing meeting of the Corn; Belt Meat
Producers association. - ter 1T,
Miss Blanche Carter was called to
her home in Whiting last week by
news Of the enlistment of her broth
er.
Mrs. Veda Watson and daughter,
Helen, were down from Holstein for
a week end visit with her mother,
Mrs Anna Hoff.
Miss Gladys Ballard went to Sher-
wood last Saturday to begin a winter
term of school near that place.
Mrs. Lavene Hoff was over from
Lake City last Friday.
The Queen Esther circle surprised
Miss Elsie Sherwood last Monday eve
ming on the occasion of her birthday.
They carried their supper with them
and had an excellent time.
Mr.. and NJ rs. John huffman, Of
Dodge, Center, Mimi, are here visiting
numerous relatives.
Miss Catherine Petersen was down
last Wednesday and Friday on bust
ness connected with the sale of her
millinery store here. She has made
many friends here who regret her de-
cision to SELL.
Arthur Stuart went to Battle Creek
last Wednesday to see his brother,
Will, who is here at the hospital.
Harry Weed, of Odebolt, was here
last Wednesday and Friday.
Misses Irma kennebeck and kath-
crime Holland, of Carroll, were guests
here Friday and Saturday of Miss Mary
Engelman.
Mrs. Peter Haughie, of Odebolt, Wis
tied at the J. J. Winschels home last
Friday.
Rev. Slattery went to Clinton last
week to attend a church meeting and
will RETURN the last of this week.
Mrs. Roy McCrea was over from
Auburn calling on friends last Friday.
John Myers went to Onawa Mon
day. where he has secured work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Arfmann, of
Mountain Lake. Mimi, are visiting
here with his uncle, T. G. Arfmann.
Miss Virgie Smell visited here with
Miss Emma Theissen last week while
on her way to Omaha.
Mrs. John Peterson, of Lake View !
spent part of last week at the 4. G. +
Arfmann home.
Clifford Cade, of ST. Paul, visited at /
the w. Fl. Ballard home last week.
Announcements are out Of the mar |
rage at Sioux City on November 30th
Of Albert r. Fisher, of Odebot. and |
Helen Stuart of this place. They will 1
be at home after January LIST at Ode
bolt where the groom is in business |
With his father. The best wishes OF /
their many friends here are theirs for
The future.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-12-19
WALL LAKE ITEMS
+ :: + !: + + + + !. :: !. 1. +

(Received too late for last week.
Alex johnson made business trip
to Newcastle, Neb., last Tuesday. re-
turning on Thursday.
Will Anderson is here from Sioux
City visiting.
Mines. Alex Johnson and ]. A.
Swanson spent last Wednesday in Ear
ly, as guests at the home Of Mrs. Laura
Drury. =
Mel Wright went to Rock Rapids
last Wednesday to join his wife, who
left on Monday.
The high school seniors had party
at> the Duffy home last Friday, which
was much enjoyed by the participants.
Miss Catherine Petersen has sold
the millinery store here, the new own
er being Mrs. Wisdom, who is from
Wakefield, Neb.
Mrs. Katherine McCulla was host,
ess to the Sew and So club last Fri.
day afternoon. 5
Mrs. v. Staab entertained a number
of friends last Friday in honor of the
birthday of her son, Frederick. .
Mrs. Kate Bugge and daughter came
from Odebolt the latter part of last
week with her father, John Stock, who
had been visiting at her home.
Mrs. v. Staab was an OdebOlt caller
last Thursday.
Mrs. F. H. Baker spent Thursday
shopping in Sioux City,
Harry Teepell was down from Sac
City Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Gosch went to
Schaller, Saturday IN visit n few DAVIS
Mrs. A. S, Hayden spent part of last
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-12-19
scribing for Liberty bonds. Give hin
a chance to catch his breath.

| SCF1UluE lot 1IlDeEtye DOHuS. OlVc Hill
a chance to catch his breath.
II there is any place where theory
and practice link together it is in
the value of the pure bred sire in live
stock improvement. Theory says
"blood will TELL" and practice proves
it. There is abundant testimony to
show that grade or mongrel sire will
back fire" and the offspring prove
a degraded or nondescript animal. On
the other hand, evidence is not lack
ing that the offspring resulting from
Fthe service of the sound pure bred sire
will not only be valuable addition
to any stud, herd, or flock and credit
to the judgment and intelligence of the
breeder, but will bring higher price
on the market. Many concrete in
stances can be given illustrating the
benefits and profits resulting from the
use OF pure bred sires. Two or three
cases from widely separated districts
will show the greater advantages re-
sulting from wise and careful selec-
ton. There is the case of man out
west who began farming with small
number of scrub mares which he al
ways bred to pure bred stations. The
lld1 cS dtCldSCu l6UV pouAuSS hAu
at prices prevailing today would barely
colts sold at maturity at prices as high
ed and in turn later bred to pure bred
male colts, none Of which sold for less
than $3.50. Three mares sold at $235
each. and $3.50 was offered for one
&c hot
this man started with scrub mares, it
of colts from pure bred stations will
grading up by using good sires. His
he started with grade mares instead
of scrubs. The results, however, show
the value of the pure bred male and his
other instance is that of an Ohio farm
pure bred mare of one of the popular
draft breeds, which has, in II years, |
produced 10 colts, 8 of which we're |
raised. These colts increased this |
mans bank account to the extent Of |
$4,93O The highest price received was |
$3.50 for four year old mare, and the |
AO"SoI poSo AVA Oh OACvOA AAOACAo oiu |
colt. Included in the total given are
$500 which this man estimates as the |
value of weaving filly which he is |
keeping. In northern state good |
pure bred stallion and q grade were
in the same community, the
owner of the pure bred charging fee
Of SIS, while the grade stallion stood |
at a fee Of SO. A wise farmer bred I
his mares to the higher priced pure
bred, while a neighbor, feeling that the
cheapest was the best, patronized the
Grade. This is what happened: Two
FLIES sired by the pure bred stallion
could have been sold at $3.50, but the
owner would not let them 60 at that
price, claiming they were worth more.
The other farmer sold two mares by
he grade stallion for 5000. One strik-
ng thing about this instance is that
he mares owned by both Of these
'armers were Of practically the same
,ype and breeding