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Askov American., 1917-11-15
IS BEST Of ASSETS
Character Enables One to Wiz
Great Battles Of Life.
The Gutter Fails Because He Lacks
Strength Of Will That Regards
Dlseouraoemsnts 40
Incentives.

"God Almighty hate~ a.Quitteri" said
Tom Reed of Maine. The nation
roared applause from the Atlantic to
the Pacific and from the lakes to the
gulf for the virile vigor of this rough
expression of manhood. The sentiment
is one of perennial value.
But what makes the man who does
not know when he Is defeated and
fights to the finish, be the finish his
or his opponents? asks the Spokane
(Wash.) Review. Is it not character;
and Is not character at bottom only
the moral eQivalent of stalwart
backbone?
The gutter fails and falls because
he lacks the force Of character, the
strength of will, which sees possible.
ties beyond capacities and regards
obstacles as opportunities, discourage
ment as Incentives. The fight which
is worth attempting at all is the fight
which deserves to be fought through.
"It's dogged as does It," as when
Hoenan said to Sayers: "Now, Tum.
my, lad, it's thou or II" and won the
last round and match.
There was character. It may not
have been ideal character. It Ger
tainly was not character in it's high
est expression. But It was the sum
Of the mans whole personality. All
the power Of him, all the pith and
punch of invincible determination
went into the winning Of his fight.
The bulldog shows the same strength
Of will when he let's himself be
choked or cut to pieces rather than
let 60 his grip on the other dogs
jugular.
It Is this readiness to be killed, II
need be, II one cannot best ones ad-
versary, which wins the battle Of life
for men and the wars of nations for
their existence. Such q readiness is Q
form Of character and the product,
whether awares or unawares, Of q
light to achieve character. It is the
reaction Of the spirit to the long
working life and circumstances upon
the raw and plastic ore Of human
nature.
Make money, then, and do 20 hon
orably. Get understanding-for the
sake Of social service az well a. Jour
own growth. Win power over men
through right methods Of approach
and appeal. But with all your get.
ting and gains achieve character
above all.
Nothing can take the place Of char.
acter. It knows no substitute. Clever
ness. cunning and shrewdness are
paper money. Character 10 the gold
which alone gives them value. Pier.
pont Morgan rated character above
collateral as security for loans and
credit. Character is the best Of al
assets.
Askov American., 1917-11-15
TUMULTY IN STORY DENIAL
Brands A. False German Propaganda
REGARDING Self,

Washington, Nov. 16.-Joseph p.
Tumulty. secretary to the President.
has issued the following statement:
For several days friends have
written. telegraphed and telephoned
me from all parts of the country
stating that rumors are being assid-
uously spread alleging that I had
been imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth.
All sorts of fanciful tales are being
passed from mouth to mouth by in.
nocent persons who are the victims
of a systematic insidious propaganda
to weaken confidence In officials of
the federal government Officials of
the Department of Justice are investi.
eating the origin Of this conspiracy.
to determine who have been guilty Of
actually starting this falsehood."
1t is known here that Mr.. Tumulty
is at this time particularly in the
confidence of the President.
Askov American., 1917-11-15

Buffalo. Nov. An strikes az.
lecting government work In shipping.
munitions and other war enterprises
have been called of by the building
trades section Of the American FEEDER
alton Of Labor, 1t is announced by
Secretary Morrison. A conference OF
representatives of building trades
heads and government representa-.
tives will be held IN Washington
within few days to 60 over the sit
uaticn. Pending the result of this
meeting. orders have been sent oat
ordering oil men back to work.
Askov American., 1917-11-15
wEesED GLOVES FOR 4 SWIM.

How would you like to be able to
swim as fast as a duck, and with
as little effort, with webbed hands
and feet to push your way through
water? 1t is not at all impossible,
now that DR.. A. A. Kandor Zawad.
ski of Honolulu mas invented his
swimming glove. The webbed glove
makes veritable ducks foot out Of
the human hand. When swimming,
the gloved hand is spread out at
each backward stroke and closed
each time the hand is drawn for
ward.-Popular Science Monthly.
Askov American., 1917-11-15

Paa Mrs. Backs vegne hjertelig
TAX. Amanda Hansen Carlshoi.
Askov American., 1917-11-15
ARE EXPERT At PATROL WORK

samm'os at Home at Open Warfare
Game In France.
With the American Army in France,
Nov 14.-American soldiers are rap
Idly becoming expert at patrol work
and their officers say they carry on in
No Mans Land as II they had been at
1t for years. This Is explained partly
by the fact that activity in No Mans
land along the sector held by the
Americans virtually is open warfare,
which Ia distinctly An American game.
Already stories Of the heroism Of
individual soldiers during trench
raids are coming to light.
Askov American., 1917-11-15
Accused Of Aidlno pr,.oner

Columbia. 8. c.. Nov. 1s.--Albert
Orth. publisher Of the Deutsche Zci.
tung of Charleston, s. c., was con-
victed in federal court here Of aid
ing a German prisoner to escape
from the federal penitentia.y at At.
lanta
Askov American., 1917-11-15
TAX

Til allie som godhedsfuldt ydede
ct Bidrag til Mrs. Carl Backs
Hospitalsophold. Er der flere,
jeg like har naaet, som gerne
vii hj@lpe med, saa er Listen
Banken, som vii tage imod dem.
Tegnede Bidrag:
Askov American., 1917-11-15

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Come, or write for 8O-page free
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Askov American., 1917-11-15

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Come in and let us show you
some samples.
Askov American., 1917-11-15

The American Want Column is
the most popular in the county.
Why? Because it brings results.
Try it and be convinced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
REPUBLICAN TO LEAD FIGHT
FOR ADMINISTRATION BILL
Try Associated Fress.)

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Apr. l9.-Prepar-
ing to lead the fight in the house for the
administration army bill. Representative
Kahn, the ranking republican of the mill
tary affairs committee, conferred with
Secretary of War Baker. Kahn will be
the administration spokesman before the
house on the question of army prepara-
ton. Kahn expected to present in his min
lority report letter from Secretary Baker
sent Chairman Dent few days ago in q
final effort to get the committee To ap-
prove the administration plans, outlining
clearly the purpose of the military experts
to provide and reasons for disappearing
taking into the service complete volunteer
units.
The volunteer provision as proposed in
the house amendment, reads:
"That the president he and he i hereby
authorized to call for 500,000 volunteers
under and in accordance with the act of
congress approved April 25, 1914, 1.-THE
army reorganization act). That in the
event il becomes necessary to raise an ad-
diiional force of 100000 men the president
be and he r hereby authorized to call such
additional force by volunteers in the same
manner. Such volunteer army shall he ap-
portioned among the various states and
territories and the District of Columbia,
according 10 population, raised in regimen
tai units or parts thereof.
provided, that such volunteer forces
shall be recruited in local units as far a.
practicable and company officers may be
appointed from such units upon passing.
such reasonable and practicable examina
tions as to fitness a. the president may di-
rect.
"And provided further, that upon the
completion of the enrolment as provided
IN this act and in the event the president
decides that such additional force or
forces can not he effectually raised and
maintained under the call for volunteers
as herein provided the president be and he
l. hereby authorized to raise and organize
the same by the selective draft as herein
provided"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
German Papers Say
Strike is Ended

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, April 10
Latest German newspaper received here
confirm the semi official announcement
that the Berlin strike is ended. The set
Element was reached after almost unani-
nous decision by the metal workers to re-
sumo work. following the granting Of their
principal demands.
Reports in all the Berlin newspapers
which have reached here agree that the
demonstrators were usually orderly. al
though roughs resorted to occasional win
dow breaking. Soldiers and police were
used in cordons thrown abou' the Inter
Den Linden and the imperial castle
Great crowds gatherer in the neighbor-
hood of the castle during the day and the
temper of the crowd. particularly the wom-
en-. Il described ~ very bitter. The strik-
ers denounced the farmers, the wholesal-
ers and the government IN equal measure
for responsibility for the food situation
Even socialist leaders who opposed the
strike made it evident to the authorities
that further curtailment Of rations from
any cause could not he borne.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
AUSTIN RIFLES
WILL INCREASE
VOTE TO AUGMENT COMPANY TO THE
STRENGTH or REGIMENT FOR
SERVICE IN THE WOR.

AUSTIN, Texas. April Members OF
the Austin Rifles, crack company of the
Texas national guard. l. years old. have
decided at an enthusiastic meeting held
at their old quarters here, to not only re
organize. but TO convert the company into
regiment of infantry for service in the
German American war.
The company disbanded several years
ago as an infantry company but the mem
bers maintained the organization in a So
cial way. The members will he used as a
nucles to form the regiment.
Some If the leading citizens of Austin
are members of this company and they
have signfied their intention of becoming
q part of this regiment, but the regiment
will he composed mostly Of younger men
not confined entirely 70 residents of this
city When fully organized they will ten
der their services 10 the government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Germany Tried to
Bribe C.M. Schwab

BOSTON. Mass. April 19.-Mayor Cur
ley caused q sensation at patriotic meet
ing by asserting that an emissary of the
German government offered Charles M
Schawb sl00,o00,000 if the Bethlehem
Steel company would cease making muni-
tons for the allies.
The mayor said he got this information
from Mr.. Schwab himself about two weekS
ago at the launching of an Argentin steam
ship at the Fore River yards in Quincy
Mr.. Schwab told him he averred that the
offer was made two days before congress
declared that state of war with Ger
many existed.
And this big American, who stood for
the great principle of the republic. re
fused" added the mayor, amid applause
The meeting was for the purpose OF
stimulating recruiting. After il was over
Mayor Curley was asked for further de
tails of the bribe offered to Mr.. Schwab
but he said he had told all he kne wabout
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
LARGEST WOMAN
WAR SUBSCRIBER
MISS EMILY TALBOT, " YEARS OLD,
HAS CONTRIBUTED FOUR MILLION
POUNDS TO BRITISH CAUSE.
(By Associated Press }

LONDON, Apr 19-The largest woman
subscriber to the var loan in England Is
Miss Emily Talbot, of Galmorgan. Miss
Talbot, who j. seventy-seven years old, is
the daughter Of c. r. NJ. Talbot, who sat
in the house of commons for sixty years
and died in 1890, leaving a fortune esti-
mated at 100000 pounds to his daugh-
ter. Her land holdings of over 10000
acres, include several thousand acres of
valuable coal deposits, and nearly the
whole of Port Talbot and the Port Talbot
railway and docks.
Miss Talbot's contribution to the war
loan is estimated at 100000 pounds.
This l. quite characteristic of the woman,
who has been known to go to great lengths
to avoid publicity in connection with her
philanthropies. Her favorite device to
avoid publicity i to contribute compare
lively small sum to charity in her own
name and then add two or three much lar
ger donations anonymously. Thus, her
open subscription to the war loan was for
10000 pounds, although in roundabout
ways is has become known that she il the
holder of about fifty times that amount.
Miss Talbot, despite her age, keeps her
hand on her own business affairs, and her
property has greatly increased in value
during her twenty seven years steward
ship She has London house in Caven-
dish Square. but spends considerable
part of her time in Wales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
FORCED MILITARY
TRAINING A FACT
260O STUDENNTS At UNIVERSITY or
TEXAS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO
VTRAlN-MEN AND WOMEN.

AUSTIN, Texas. April 19.-Compulsory
military training i now an accomplished
fact at the University of Texas, and the
2600 students, men and women are re
quired as a part of the course TO take
training for active service.
The women will train as nurses and on
the conservation of food. The young men
are TO have regular drill periods and com
petent instructors in military tactics have
been provided.
ANY student who joins the colors at any
time during the present term will be given
credit for all the work he i now regis
tered for and in which he has a passing
grade at the time he enists
The vote of the faculty stood four t.
one IN favor of military training.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19

CUBA ASKS
A BIG sum
TO FINANCE
GERMAN WAR
(By Associated Press.)

HAVANA, Cuba, Apr. 19. - President
Menocal in long message to congress to-
day asks authorization to issue $50, ,000,-
900 in bonds. He proposes to use the
money to pay indemnities for losses caus-
ed by the revolution, for expenses Of the
war with Germany, and cooperation with
the United States.
The president gave long list of arti-
cles on which he proposed revonue stamp
tax to pay the interest of the issue. He
suggests that such bonds could be used as
part of a collateral loan from the United
States government if needed.
The list included stock exchange opera
tions, commercial paper, bills Of retailers
and ship clearance papers. The message
declared: Scuba j. not luke warm ally
which rejects sacrifices and begrudges ef-
forts to aid common cause"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
BAKERS AID TO-
GET ST A MONTH
DEAN OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY is
APPOINTED TO A RESPONSIBLE
PLACE IN WAR Department.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Secretary OF
ment of Frederick r. Keppel, dean of Co
ulmba university. as assistant secretary
of war. with the indefinite assignment OF
advising and aiding the secretary with q
nominal salary of 81 per month. lie vol
unteered recently to serve in any capacity
for war without pay.
keppel will take over some of Secretary
Bakers work which has increased enor-
mously through big correspondence, a mul-
titude of requests for conferences, and the
necessity of making personal trips of in
spection To various parts of the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19

new FORCES
OF GERMANS
UNABLE TO
STEM TIDE
OF BATTLE

PARIS, April 19.-The Germans threw
twelve new divisions against the French
between Soissons and Auberive last night
The war office says they were unable to
check the successful French offensive
The French progressed north of Vailly and
Ostel. despite violent German attacks.
French attacks in Champagne were follow
ed by further advances near Moronvillers
Several important heights and strong po-
sitions we're taken.
Further details Of yesterdays battle
frim Soissons toAuberive show that the
French infantry tactically outclaSses the
Germans. The first army, operating from
SoisSons TO Craonne had established itself
Monday night along front northeast
from Margival and Nauyillont to south
Craonne by Vregny, Chivres, Chavonne
Cnivy- and ALLIES.
North of the Civres- Chivy Inc the cne-
my retained all heights and footing had
to be won thereon before the operation
could he properly completed. Two stimuli
taneous attacks were decided upon, with
Nanieuil- La Fossee on the left end Chivy
and Draye- en- -Laoonos on the right as The
objectives. They succeeded perfectly
Notwithstanding the resistance of the enc
my who had all the advantage Of ground
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
ISIackers Who Wed
Can't Escape Army
(By Associated Press.j

WASHINGTON, d. G., April 19.-Men
of military age who have married since a
state of war was declared against Ger
many will not escape their obligation to
military service, under policy of the war
department formally announced today.
The statement follows: "The war de-
partment announces that all men married
since the outbreak of the war will be treat
ed upon the same basis as unmarried men
insofar as their military obligations are
concerned. II il desired that the utmost
publicity be given this announcement"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Farm Cadet Units in
Compulsory Service
(By Associated Press }

NEW YORK. \. ", April 19-The mo-
biization of the farm cadet unit of the
New York state corps of cadets. establish
ed by the state military commission, began
under the new compulsory military train
ing laws. Boys who enlist for farm work
will be given the same legal recognition ~
if they took part in the military drill. Fifty
thousand enrolment blanks are being dis
tributed to boys of sixteen, seventeen and
eighteen years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Nicaragua Endorses
Action of America

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Nicaragua
has aligned herself with attn American
nations endorsing the United States war
declaration. the foreign office at Mana
qua notifies the state department today.
With the exception of Costa Rica, whose
new government offered the use Of her
ports and territorial waters To the Ameri-
can navy, Nicaragua j. the first of the
Central American group to define its atti-
tude.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
America Searches
Globe F or Platinum
lRv Associated Press.l }

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Apr 19.-The de-
partment of commerce today started a
world wide search for platinum needed for
making high explosives and for many
peaceful industries in the United States
The cooperation of the manufacturing
jewellers Of the country has been obtained
70 the extent of using the present supply
as sparingiv a. possible during the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
100000 Participate
In New York Parades

NEW YORK, Apr. 19.-Nearly two hun
dred thousand persons participated in par
AIDES, meetings and other demonstrations
here ia the celebration Of the one hundred
and forty second anniversary of the begin
ning Of the revolution and t. stimulate
army and navy recruiting. Similar ccle-
irition~ were held ~ other cit.cs and
towns throughout the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Federal Officers
Arrest A Mexican
tBy Associated Press.)

MISSION, Tex, April le.--Ignacio Sa-
linas, Mexican. was arrested by the fed
eral authorities here today for attempting
10 send threatening letter TO President
Wilson. The letter was confiscated before
il was mailed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Housewives Prepare
By Storing Supplies
tBy Associated Press.D

CHICAGO. ILL.,. April 19-EIousewives,
frightened by the prospect Of increasing
prices, are buying staple foodstuffs in
large quantities, dealers say. Flour IN
some stores has increased from 4 to fl5
a barrel within ten DAYS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
TEXAS GUARD
INCREASES
CONSIDERED
CBy Associated TTess. J

AUSTIN. Tex, April Embarrassing
the Texas national guard from brigade
to division consisting of approximately
H. 500 men was the subject of confer
Adiutant Gcneral Henry iIu:ching~ and
others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Several Injured in
Storm at COahOma

SPRINGS. Tex. April l9.-Several per
sons were injured and houses mover from
their foundations and unrooted nj Coaho-
ma, ten miles east of here last night dur
IN a severe haid and windstorm. Gar
dens were damaged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
GERMANY PASSES RUSS ExlLEs

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, Apr 19.-
The German government has granted per-
mission to q second delegation Of Russian
exiles to return to Russia from Switzer-
land. Fifteen social revolutionists Of the
extreme radical type will be repatriated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Spanish Cabinet
Resigns in Body
BY Associated Pressl
MADRID, Sprin, April .9.-Tte
Spanish cabinet resigned in a
body today.
Prohibition During
War Bills Object

WASHINGTON, April lo.-Representa-
tive Howard of Georgia introduced a bill
today authorizing the president TO pro-
claim prohibition during the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19

BOSTON, April 19.-It was officially
announced at the navy yard late yesterday
that no credence was placed in report,
from three coast guard stations on Cape
Cod that heavy gun fire had been heard
off the coast.
The positive statement was made that
there had been no naval engagement and
that warShips had not exchanged salutes
with foreign vessels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
TEXAS CONCERN INCREASE WAGES
fBy Associated Press

MklNNEY. Tex, April l9.-Thc Collin
County Mill 4 Elevator company and the
Texas Cotton Mill company today an
nounccd "a salary increase Of ten To twenty
per cent about three hundred persons
are affected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
rs Injured in High
Wind at Snyder, Okla.
(By Associated Fress.)

LAWTON. Okla. Apr. 19.-Twenty-fiv
persons were slightly injured, two of them
seriously, atEnyder, Okla. in last nights
torndao. Wire communication with the
town L. broken. and details are not avail
able
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Break Open Door
Naval Cnmmittee

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Apr ia door
of the senate committee on naval affairs
was broken open last night. No papers
are missing. and Senator Swanson. acting
chairman of the committee. said 'hrrc j.
no con.idcaiia. inf ,rsnaii"u in the Room
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Predicts Closing
Texas Flour Mills

MKINNEY. Tex, April. 19-J. r. Bur
rus, the flour mill man, predicts that Texas
flour mills will close in three weeks on
account of the high price IF wheat, thus
conserving the flour supply TOR the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
GENERAL RAINS OVER N. TEXAS.

DALLAS, Tex, Apr. l9.-Reports in
dicate general rains over the agricultural
portion of the state today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19

BERLIN, April 19.-The battle north
west Of Auberive yesterday continued into
the night, it is officially stated. Fighting
increased in intensity this morning as a
result of the introduction of fresh forces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
Navy Takes Over
\ Coastal Patrols
By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 19.-It il Off
cially stated that the navy i rapidly TAX
iny over The patrol the British AMI French
established on the American coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
The WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley is issued by the United
States weather bureau az New Orleans:
Tonight cloudy showers. Friday and and
colder; moderate southerly to westerly
winds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-19
SUBMARINES
NOT YET IN
ATLANTIC
ANNOUNCES
BERLIN. GER

BERLIN, April 19.-It is officially an
nounced that there are no submarines a
yet IN the western part of the Atlantic.