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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-28

ment OF all its territory, none exceeds pasco
County in opportunity for fortunate investment
Chosen BY Seaboard's general development de-
partment as this seasons field for colonization in
Florida, because Of active and substantial cooper
alton by leading men Of Dade City, county seat.
Paseo County will be brought to attention of
thousands looking for such an opening.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-28

system so that each unit may fuldn
the purpose for which it was intend
ed.
The problems to he solved in con
nection with the local system are in
some respects more complex than
those of the state and national sys-
tenn.
In the case of the state and nation
al system each and every mile be-
tween two given points is. theoretic-
ally. of equal importance. while in the
case of the local system each mile is
Of varying Importance as the road
leads toward or away from the center
of population. II is. therefore. no
easy task to determine just what
amount of fixed appropriation a
county is justified in spending on
the Improvement of any given unit in
such a system.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-28

Actual facts regarding climate, soil and fertilit,
of Florida lands largely justify the enthusiastic
faith of owners. Wise investments in almost an,
good Florida lands may be expected to returi
large profits.
Through the heart of Florida the Seaboard All
Line Railway. spreads its lines, providing service
In advance of actual need, encouraging develop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-11
HELP WAR PRISONERS
Neutral Nations in International Con-
ference in Switzerland.

Geneva, Sept. 1.-THE international
committee of the Red Cross convened
today with delegates in attendance
from Denmark, Holland, Spain, Nor
way and Switzerland The king of
Spain is represented by his personal
secretary. The conference will dis
cuss the situation of prisoners of war
and means of alternating their hard
ships by means of interventions by
neutral countries with the various bel
Hgerent nations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-11

This is initial bow the Kansas Free Fair patrons
TIE Art building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
ROuading-Up Aliens
In Seattle District

/. Seattle, Wash, Dec. 7.-The round
up of alien enemies in anticipation of
war with Austria began in the Puget
Sound district today with the announce
ment Of the arrest of Captain Helfer,
former master of the German steam
ship 6axonia, which was seized here
last spring.
Seven other arrests were made by
federal officials who desire to have as
many persons suspected of Austrian
citizenship and German sympathy in
the tolls as possible before the actual
declaration of war.
Captain Heller, who escaped intern
ment last spring on the plea that he
was an Austrian subject and not a
German, was arrested by the naval in
telligence department agents at a room.
ing house in Winslow, across the bay
from Seattle last night and lodged in
the immigration station this morning.
Since his ship was seized Helfer has
been in Alaska and only returned to
the sound few weeks ago.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Germany Angled For
Peace Last August

Petrograd, Dec. 7.-Germeny mado
a formal effort to obtain peace last
August through Spain, according to
revelations in the latest chapter of
"Secret Diplomatic Archives" made
public by Bolsheviki Foreign Minister
Trotsky.
The evidence consisted of telegram
from M. Nabokosf. Russian charge
d 'affaires at London, to prevent For
eign Minister Terestchenko, dated in
August 1917, and notifying Russia THAI
British Foreign Minister Balfour had
called special meeting Of ambassa.
doris of France, Italy, the United
States and Japan. To this assembly he
said he had received information from
Madrid that high parsonage in Ber-
lin had informed the Spanish ambas.
sador that Germany wished to negoti.
ate.
Balfour said, according to Nabo-
hoff's message, that Britain was ready
to receive any German communication
regarding peace and to consider 1t in
conjunction with the allies.
Whether there wsS any reply from
Germany TO this nom -committal state
ment was not indicated in the revela-
tions.
A number Of newspapers, under spe-
ciai permission from Trotsky, have
been publishing secret state papers
covering all the period of the war
Trotsky made them public on the
ground that the Bolsheviki plan was
to give the people all information Of
diplomatic dealings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08

game, he believes there is more seri-
GUS aspect and purpose in the develop
ment of wild game as a new source Of
food supply; and to this end he is de-
voting a considerable portion of his
time at the Arden Game Farm. in which
enterprise he has already invested no
little money.
With this larger and more practical
idea in mind Schilling is experimenting
with the present day problem Of living.
If he solves it he win point the wav
for new source of food supply which
will give sustenance to hundreds Of
thousands whose tables have never
known the present prohibitive enioy-
ments of wild duck meal Should this
experiment succeed the wild duck win
be the cheapest of fowls purchasable
IN the open market the year round. The
Game Commission Of California is Civ
ing the movement its hearty support.
Most OF the birds have Matched from
eggs imported from other states. They
are fed scientifically with a close figur-
ing on costs. AS much attention is given
to the regulation of the cost of feeding
as to the gearing and propagation Of the
birds themselves.
Originally started as on experiment
two years ago, the project has taken on
new significance in the mind of Mr..
Schilling, who proposes to prove the fact
that the Wild duck may be raised in
large market BILE quantities. The bene-
fit Of his findings win be spread broad
cast and turned over to the government
for any use that might be made Of them
for the establishment of similar farms
in all parts of the country.
When interviewed by a reporter at
the game farm at Newark, Mr.. Sehilling
said:
There is no longer any question as to
the practibility Of raising wild ducks in
large quantities. Originally had in my
the establishment of attractive duck
ponds for sporting purposes. had oe-
easion at various times to note the hab-
its of the birds and saw that they could
and would rapidly come again and again
to feeding grounds that were thoroughly
safe from molestation. The shortage Of
food supplies on account of present con-
ditions suggested the possibility of rais-
ing ducks in large quantities for gener-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Prominent San franciscan
Entertains 5000 Visitors

How would you like to entertain 5000
visitors at time, especially when they
pounce down upon you unlimited and
unannounced, and, after they have par
taken of your hospitality, and with full
stomachs, to leave unceremoniously,
without even as much as a thank-you
or good-by toshow their appreciation
of your kindness9
That is what happens frequently at
Arden Game Farm, located near New
ark, midway between San Francisco
and San Jose, on the east side of San
Francisco bay. The visitors are wild
ducks, whirring and fluttering in flocks
that sometimes darken the sun, all seem
ingly imhued with one idea-to get the
food without danger to their safety.
All Sorts of Ducks.
1t does not take q wild duck long to
find out good feeding ground, and
when that feeding ground is sanctuary
of safety, trust to duck IS intelligence
to come again. He does-often-at Ar
den Game Farm. Sometimes he is a can
vasback, sometimes a mallard, some
times sprig. You will find every var
iety, the kind that makes sportman g
mouth water, summing and cackling at
Arden Game Farm. Not all of them are
wild, wild duckys, thousands and thous-
ands of them are tame, having been hat
ched and raised in this strange breeding
place. Only the visitors reain their or
iginal nature; they come and go at will,
getting the same feed as the flocks of
tame birds under the care of very ex-
perienced gamekeeper.
The owners of the game farm are not
playing the hosts to thousands of the
winged denizens of the skies out of
sheer kindliness. They cannot help them
selves. The wild ducks realize that here
is snap indeed. When the mood for de-
parture seizes them they take to wing,
going north, south, east or west, as their
fancy dictates. The tame wild ducks,
the product of the farm, rarely stray
from their habitat. Good living, free of
charge or obligation, acts as an influen-
ce which breaks down their migratory
hereditary tendencies.
Schilling Pounds Farm.
August Schilling, of A. Schilling g.
Co., San Francisco, is the founder of the
Arden Game Farm. While he is interest
ed generally in the subject of wild
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Over Five Thousand
Rejected at Camp Lewis

Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 4
Thirteen per cent of the men who
hare reported for service in the nation
al army here, a total of 1886 have
been rejected by reason of mental or
physical disability, it was announced at
the mastering office today.
Rejection papers of every man who
has failed to qualify, are to be re-
turned to his local examining board.
1t is expected that physicians attached
to these boards, provided with this
evidence of their mistakes in sending
unfit men here, will exercise more care
in selecting future draft soldiers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
AT Least Ten Killed
In Pittsburg Explosion

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. IA number
of persons were reported killed and two
score hurt Tuesday afternoon when the
Aetna Chemical company's plant at
Heidelberg, near here, was blown up.
Some of the wreckage landed two
blocks from the scene of the explosion.
First reports said that not less than
ten were killed.
Officials said that indications were
that the dead would exceed that mum
ber. Indications were that the damage
would be heavy. i
Emporium, Oakdale and other plants
Of the Aetna Chemical company have
been damaged and wrecked by ex-
plosions with recent months.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Willamette Valley News

Rev. Howard Mcconnell Saturday af-
ternoon an indoor picnic was held in
the church parlors by Rev. and Mrs.
Mcconnell for the children and from
two until four O'Clock the young folks
enjoyed themselves with games and
other sorts Of amusements. The revival
services this year have been more than
successful and large number of con-
verts have been taken into the church.
Miss Myrle Hess Of Los Angeles, who
has had charge of the singing during
the meetings has gone to Eugene where
she will enter the Eugene Bible Univer.
sity for special training.
Polk Fruit Growers Receive Lime,
The Polk County Fruit Growers as
sociation has received word that about
the 10Th OF this month a carload of
lime will be delivered at this city for
use In the orchards. Each member Of
the association is allowed one ton of
the lime and applications should be
made ahead Of time to Frank Brown of
this city who Is secretary of the organ
ization.
Dallas Red Gross Members Busy.
The Dallas Red Cross auxiliary of
the Willamette Chapter of Salem is
one. of the busiest organizations of its
kind to be found anywhere. Almost
every afternoon of each week members
congregate at different parts of the
city and do sewing and knitting for
the soldier boys. At the bazaar of the
Dallas Woman g club to be held in the
Library auditorium Friday a booth for
the Red Cross will be maintained at
which Red Cross Christmas Seals will
be sold. The women in charge Of the
booth will be rs. H. G. Eakin, Mrs. G.
P. MacGregor, Mrs. Fred Crowley, Mrs.
E. A. Stenson, Mrs. Thos. S. Burch,
Mrs. Blaine Southwick, Mrs. HI. a.
Woods, Mrs. Otto Williams, Mrs. R. G.
Mrs. f. N. Watt. A "melt-
ing pot" will also be maintained at
the booth and all members are asked
to bring any old piece of useless gold
or silver that has been worn out and
donate it for the good of the cause.
+. J. Coad, proprietor Of the BAL
las FIGURING Mills has returned from
CONTINUED on page three)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08

TWO prominent young people of this city
were married this week at Vancouver
Washington. They will make their home
in this City after a short honeymoon
trip.
Y. Il. Star a prominent tax attorney
OF Portland, was in the city this week
looking after business interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Shriver left Tues
day Afternoon for an extended visit at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cecil
Godlonton in San Francisco,
Mrs. Mrs. Alma Lafors of Portland
is In the city this week a guest at the
home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
II. Mitchell.
Mrs. Ted Burg of Falls City is in Dal-
las this week a guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Burg on Hayter
street.
s. B. Taylor left the first Of the week
for Leone, Oregon, where he has accept
ed surveying job for a big lumber
company.
W. A. Miltenberger has purchased the
billiard and pool room of Roy Finseth
on Mill street and has taken possession
Of the same. Mr.. Finseth has accepted
a position in the Be Hive store.
Frank Maybee was business visitor
in the Capital City the first of the week.
Joseph Sampson of Falls City was in
Dallas this week visiting with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Henry Stump and Mrs. Fred Hol-
man were Capital City visitors Monday
afternoon.
L. Fl. Gohrke returned the first of
the week from business trip to Tilla-
nook county.
Mrs. Anna Coad left Tuesday after
noon for Dunsmuir, California, where
she will visit at the home of her son,
George Coad.
Frank Brown, secretary of the Polk
county Fruit Growers association was
q Salem visitor the first Of the week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Dallas Christian Church
Revival Has Closed

Dallas, Or, Dec. 6.-The revival SER
vices that have been conducted at the
Dallas Christian church during the
month Of November closed Sunday
night with very forceful sermon by
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Clark Accents Agencv Of
Famous Miller Tires

Fl. L. Clark, the harness man, has
taken over the agency for the Miller
Tires. These tires are made by one of
the Oldest rubber companies in the
United States. All their products be-
ing well advertised in different papers.
Leave it to Uncle Sam to make the
Hun hunt his hole.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08
Two Dallas Engineers
Are Bound for France
Capital journal Special service.)

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Dallas, Ore, Dec. 8.-Information has
been received in this city by the parents
of Elmer Balderree and Harold Polling
that the 10th United States engineers
of which the two boys are members have
embarked for France and by this time
they are perhaps well on their way to
the European battle-ground. Balderree is
a corporal in the regiment and Polling a
private. They are supposed to have en-
barked on the night of November 26th.
More Polk County Soldiers Enlisted.
During the past week several more
Polk county boys have joined the forces
OF Uncle Sam and have left fer their
various training camps. Those enlisting
are: Harry Simpson and Elmo King of
Falls City, in the infantry; Clinton
Withers, Dallas, aviation corps; Claud
Henderson, Rickreall, infantry; Clyde
Vincent, Rickreall, engineers; Grover
Byron, Dallas, Robert Wyatt, Amity and
John Romig, Mccoy in the the navy. A
number of men are taking advantage of
the opportunity to join their particular
branch of the rvice before the 18th Of
the month and more enlistments are
likely to follow before that date.
Aged Polk County Couple Dead.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Byerley, of near
Ballston, aged pioneers Of this county
passed away within few days of each
other this week and their fun ,rals were
held this week at their home near Balls
ton, and they were laid to rest in the
cemetery at that place. Mrs. Byerley
passed away last Saturday after a short
illness with pneumonia and the shock
was too great for Mr.. Byerley who fol
lowed her to the grave Tuesday. The
couple have been married more than 65 Il
years and came to Oregon and settled
IN the Salt Creek country about 1852.
They are survived by one son, Otis By-
erley who resides near Perrydale. Rev.
johnson of the Dallas Methodist church
preached the funeral services over the
couple.
Popular Dallas Couple Married.
Frank Kodad and Miss Sarah Dyck. |
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08

Continued on page FOUR
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-08

Popular Dallas Couple Married.
Frank Kodad and Miss Sarah Dyck.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

perty by laying a cement pavement.
Quite number from this vicinity
motored to Camden Camp on Sunday.
Personals. Miss Edith Attix is
spending a week at Camden Camp. -
Mrs. Hall, of Centrville Md, is Wis
iting her daughter Mrs. Wilbur Clark.
Miss Rose Davis, of Chester, Pa.
spent the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Numbers. Miss Wyatt Aikens,
of Philadelphia. is visiting Miss
Helen Sylvester.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

the weekend with their parents, MIR.
and Mrs. W. 2. Onley. and
Mrs. John Smith, of Philadelphia.
have returned from a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Savin. Mr.. Gilbert
Hoffecker, of Marcus Hook, spent
the weekend with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. W. Hoffecker. Mrs. D. A.
Goldsborough, of Carney's Point, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Wright. Mr.. Mearl Boggs, of Dover,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Boggs. Mr.. Carroll
Deamer and sister Miss Elizabeth
Deamer, are spending two weeks with
relatives in Philadelphia. = Mrs.
Temple Van Horn, (nee Miss Mar
gsret Deamer), has returned home to
Philadelphia after spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Deamer.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

Charles E. Kingston, special agent
for the P, B. and W. Railroad,
formerly assistant general freight
agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
died Saturday July 81, at Ridley Park,
Pa. The funeral was held from Mr..
Kingston's residence, at IL O'Clock
Monday morning of last week. He was
we'll known all over the Delmarvia
peninsula, having resided in Whining
ton for Is years. Mr.. Kingston was
born in Philadelphia, May IL, 1853,
and was educated in the schools of
that city. He is the son of the late
Stephen Kingston. who was general
freight agent of the P R. R. prior to
1880. Mr.. Kingston entered the SER
vice of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
the fall of 1877 as clerk at the Dock
street freight station, Philadelphia,
January 1, 1880, he was transferred
to the general freight agents office
and served in various positions in that
department until October 1, 1885,
when he was made chief rate clerk.
On January 1, 1890, Mr.. Kingston
was promoted to chief clerk to the as
sistant general freight agent. which
position he held until he was pro-
NOTED on June 1, 1897 to division
freight agent of the P, w. & B.
R. R., now known as the P, B. &
w. R. R. On May 8, 1912, by a
change in the organization. Mr.. King
stOn was promoted to assistant general
freight agent with headquarters at the
general Office in Philadelphia. Effec-
ta December l. 1916, he was ap-
.4uted special agent of the P, B. &
w. r. r.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01
TOWNSEND.
Roy Powell Gets Promotion in Mill
tarY SerVice-LocaIs and Personals

Roy Powell Gets Promotion in Mill
tary Service-LocaIs and Personals
Townsend, Aug. Roy Powell,
a well known young man of this place,
who was a member of the National
Guard Of Delaware sent to the Mexi-
can border, during the trouble with
the Mexican bandits has been ordered
to Admission, Alabama, where the
Delaware boys will be encamped.
Since war with Germany was de-
clared. young Powell has been pro-
motej to the position of First Serge
ant. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Nj. Powell are residents of Townsend.
Chicken thieves have again made
their appearance in this neighborhood,
Joseph R. Manlove having lost As
chickens on Thursday night.
A party of seven young people have
rented cottage near Augustine Pier
for a weeks trip.
Personals. Samuel Townsend and
wife, of Richardson Park and Eli
more Scott, of Germantown, returned
home after spending several days with
John Townsend and family. DIR. j..
D. Niles is on a vacation which he is
spending on a trip to Long Island
Sound and Atlantic City.-Mrs. Scott
Naylor, of Wilmington. has returned
from short visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
W. c. Money. Mr.. and Mrs. Harri-
son and two children, Rev. Earl
Shockley and wife, of Sherwood, are
on weeks motor trip to the latter 6
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Shock
ley. Mrs. SsIlie Denney and Mrs.
George Hart are visiting Middletowr
relatives. Mrs. Mary Palmer is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Jones. Mrs. John Townsend visited
her sister Mrs. Garrett Othoson in
Middletown. Miss Pearla Fields, Of
Wilmington, is the guest of Mrs. Will
liam Joiner. Mrs. Carter and grand
daughter. of Bridgeville, visited hel
aunt, Mrs. Jonathan Hodgson or
Thursday. Rev. Warren Burr while
in Philadelphia last week visited those
of our town who are in the hospita
for treatment and reports that they
are all improving.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

The cucumber crop in some parts
of Sussex has about proved a failure.
Saturday they were bringing 20 cents
hamper at the station at Seaford
the lowest price this season. There
is not any profit at this price as the
hampers cost from 13 to 16 cents and
the packing will cover the balance.
To preserve the patch thev must be
picked daily, and many farmers are
plowing the patches up and planting
late crops.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01
KENTON.

Farmers Taking Advantage ofthe Good
Weather to Thresh Wheat
Kenton, July 31.-Farmers who
were much discouraged over the re-
cent rains. are taking advantage of
the present hot, dry spell to thresh
their wheat. Some of those who
have threshed report good yields.
Joseph Phillips is improving his pro-
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

A number from Clayton went to
Dover Saturday to witness some good
scores at the first registered trapshoot-
ing tournament of the Dover Gun
Club, held in Dover. Marksmen of
high standing from Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
faced the traps. Lester German, of
Aberdeen, Md, the du Pont profess
sional. led the field with a perfect
score. Charlie Newcomb, of Phila-
delphis, amateur, lost but three of the
''birds. - Slear, Plum and Hoffman,
prOfs, ranked next in order with Ben
McHugh, the Wilmington marksmen
sixth with total of 140. Alexander
and Montague of Clayton, while not
having as high scores as some, made
a good record.
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

Personals. Miss Helen Oyland and
Mr.. Harol Felt, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
West. Miss Lily Chambers has re.
turned home from a visit in Penn s
Grove. = Mr.. Lotion Cobb, of Will
mington, spent the weekend with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. 5. Cobb. -
Miss Ada Harris, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Harris. Mrs. Alice Gray is
visiting relatives in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Beck and Mr.. Albert
Martin, of Carney's Point, N. j.,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. John Boggs,
of Wilmington, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Boggs. s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Hoffecker. of Dover, spent
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01
WARNING

This is to warn all persons (except ner-
sonal friends) from trespassing on NV bro
perty, around buildings or elsewhere. Ger
tain valuable equipment has been stolen in
the past few weeks and this place is being
constantly watched. Any person or persons
caught or seen trespassing on these prem
ises, day or night, will be very severely
dealt with according to law.
G. E. SPEAKNAN
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

Much interest is shown in Clayton
over the rebuilding of the stone road
between Clayton and Smyrna. To
our motorists who have had to put up
with many inconvenience in bad
weather and early spring frOsts, it
means an outlet to the stone road up
the state and the rebuilding of this
thoroughfare is an event of more than
ordinary interest.t
Smyrna times., 1917-08-01

Richard Gardner, of Townsend, and
Miss Grace Leathermsn, of Clayton,
were married in Dover Tuesday, July
"a, at the parsonage of Wesley M. E.
Church, by the Rev. w. E. Gunby.