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The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
From Another Pointof NieD
Blu c. T S

We wouldn't if We we're you-it might
be going
The candles are gone
And The crackers are too
Likewise The rockets
And hHllaballoo
The red fire they burned
Md those bombs like Knapp.
Were all out In front
or our house 20 sweep up
Owatonna. Wis. pays its mayor no sal
airy. We can conceive Of a mayor. even
IN that event, being overpaid.
St. Paul men are building a new grain
elevator, TO cost S250000. There is
something about the announcement of a
new grain elevator that does not appeal
to our patriotism
We read that HIetty Green began her
climb 10 the millionaire class with nest
egg" of 1869 600 If ever We get a nest
egg like that. We will beready to descend.
Great Britain has 100000 cats and
proposes 70 tax every one Of them i
would amount to quite a bit at 50 much
purr.
There IS to be an Irish convention.
Rush your subscription 10 the Red Cross.
A private in the United States infan-
try hanged himself in Chattanooga It
must be he just couldn't wait.
n
MEMORY TEST
Mhn nas Mllham Alden Smith
You we're in the right, Bert give him
dirty look"
Which foot was it. Rover, that didn't
get burnt?
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05

20 'he naked efo
are usually harm
less The invisi
bic germs OF dis
case are by FAR
tho moro iniflri
ous 20 human be
ings
No people feel
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
Laugh With Us

He was modest angler Silently he haA
listened 70 tho campers tell OF the big ones they
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
A Lesson From Jackson
BY Or. FRANK CRANE

Copyright 1915. by Frank crane)
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
REGISTER ON MAY %

The first move in the conscription
plan is the registration of every male
citizen between the ages of 81 and
30. The work of registering is being
handled through the county sheriff's
office and the date of Monday, May
2S, has been set for the time when
these men must register. The regu-
lar voting places in each precinct will
be used for the purpose. 1t seems
that there is a penalty for not regis
tering. The questions asked include
the age, whether having dependents,
former military training, etc. This
data is filed with the war depart
ment and selective draft made there
from, subject however, to physical
examination.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

|ach county in every state in the
In is proceeding under the same
of organization, to coordinate
he work as outlined below. Rio
hide county is organized as fol-
!:
Fays and Means Committee
Gates, chairman; E. H. Thomas,
chairman; Scott Carroll, secre-
/ H. E. Legue, w. S. Johnson, j..
Eoodknight, r. L. Stitt, John
Arthur, R. w. Tandy.
hartman of Finance Committee,
J. Stitt.
hairmen of other committees:
eed-E. H. Thomas
Factors-M. T. Lightner
I've Stock-A. l.. SweitZer
(arketing and Economics-H. E.
he.
fganization-Omer Underwood
hblcity-Carl B. Stow
Rrm Labor-A. F. Cooley
pc chairmen will select the other
piers of their committees.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
II. o. G. ELECTION

On account of the light attendance
at the meeting of the H. o. G. last
Thursday night, the election of Off
GERS was postponed to the next regu-
lar meeting night, May "a. A nom
mating committee was appointed,
however, and they have mailed bal
lot to all members so that each one
may express his preference for Off
GERS of the organization whether
present at the next meeting or not.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
NEWCOMERS

ID b. Savage and Mr.. Perkins and
their families arrived in Monte Vista
Thursday from Kansas City, Mo, by
automobile. They report rather a
tough" trip through on account of
the bad condition of the roads in
many places. These gentlemen have
come here to engage in the mercan-
tile business and are negotiating fo-
the purchase of store already es-
tablished In this city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
BOARD SELECTS TEACHERS

The list of teachers selected by the
school board for the coming year is
published herewith. These have un-
til June 10 in which to file an ac-
ceptance of the positions.
James H. Hayes
Mary e. Christy
Ruth Lowery
Mabel Ford
Mary Avery
Ida Curtin
William Leicht
Bertha Hendrick
C. E. Hart
Grace Tohill
June Steck
Marie Drtina
Helena Zahnen
Ella Davis
Vinna K Boydston
Jennie Webber
Mary Martin
Viola Donatelli
Ada Faus
May Worth
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

the duty of forming Farmers
Clubs" in every school district in the
county and urging the organization
of such plans as seem best in each
district SO that the utmost of pro-
duction can be had and the maxi
mum of household economy prac-
ticed. Blanks to facilitate the work
of this committee are furnished by
the state Ways and Means Commit
tee and should be put in the hands of
every farmer of the county in order
that a complete survey of the situa-
tion can be made. The committee
should keep in touch with it's local
organizations so that the instruc-
tions of the War or Agricultural De-
partments at Washington can be
transmitted through the state and
county organizations to the school
space of time.
Publicity
IL
the responsibility of keeping in touch
with the work going on over the
count ry and of supplying the local
newspapers each week with brief re-
ports so that the people of the entire
county may be apprised of what is
going on in the various sections. This
will inspire a generous rivalry that
will aid in the general work of the
committee This committee is ex-
pected to notify the state Publicity
Committee of important events with
in the county in order that they may
be given statewide publicity. The
state Publicity Committee will fur
nish the local county papers with
state news of interest.
This committee is expected to
make an immediate survey of the
county to ascertain the kind of seed
desired by each farmer and the
amount of seed in the county avail
able for this purpose. 1t is the duty
of the committee to then see to 1t
that the excess of seeds in certain
districts are sent to districts short OF
seed. and, by this means, procure the
seeding of every available acre OF
land through the aid to be furnished
bv the Finance Committee. II any
excess of seed is in a county over ana
above its needs, this fact should be
reported to the state Seed Committee
so that the excess may be available
for use in some county which is
short. If shortage exists the state
Seed Committee will undertake to
advise where a supply can be obtain
ed to make up the shortage.
Live Stock
This committee is expected TO
make immediate survey OF the 1--we
stock of the county including cattle,
i horses. sheep, hogs, chickens, and
ducks. and to encourage the increase
of each by every means possible. 1t
is eynected to render aid where 1t is
needed and it can be procured thru
| the Finance Committee. In the
event of the need of aid more thar
the local Finance Committee can tur'
| Ia
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
GIRLS WANT TO JOIN

1t is reported that the commanding
officer of the soldier detachment at
Alamosa has requested the mayor of
that town and also the church past
ors and others to do something to
keep the girls and women away
from the camp at night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
ELIMINATE THE HYPUEN

A special meeting of the German
American Life Insurance Company
has been called at Denver May 2S for
the purpose of changing the name of
the company to THE American Life
Insurance Co."
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

The Sugar Beet Ranch company
received a new Sargent Tile ditcher
Wednesday morning which will be
used for their drainage work. The
machine is one of the latest makes
and will be in operation on the COM
pany's land in about ten days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

S. p. Mix tried all modes of travel
ing when he came down from Plat
orc Wednesday. From PlatorO to
Sumner he travelled on the sleds
pulled by team of dogs; from Stun
ner to Jasper he rode horseback; ;
from Jasper to Tipton's ranch he
came in the hack and finally got into
Monte Vista via automobile.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
Ne OF LARGEST INDUSTRIES OF COUNTRY
|lLL Be C0MMANDEERED ON NEXT MONDAY
Pu D. Sweet Shows Government Recognizes Gravity of
War Situation in Organizing Every County for Food
and Livestock Production and Conservation

One of the most momentous meetings held Monte
was called this Friday afternoon
Lou Sweet personal representative from Gun
organization plan embracing every county
for purposes outlined by President Wilson national
d and production and result of
Mr. Sweet impressed his hearers with facts showing that
w serious condition exists. He said this government has
feed people abroad than feeding in the
Eted States AS indication of how the Nations
ers consider the situation next Monday morning
Eted will commander of the important in
tries of country, and that day every railroad
he country will be under control of the government.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
IN AND SCOPE OF VARIOUS
fNTY COMMITTEES
Ways and Means

Ways and Means
his committee shall have general
frvlsion of the war activities in
production over the county, it's
lct being, in the first place, to Sc
complete survey of the needs
ne farmers of the county, and,
ne second place, of the possibili-
ior lurther production in various
ues Its duty in the first in
|ce is to endeavor to enable the
ous sections of the county to CO.
a'e IN every way possible. When
iue AID Is found to be essential
Ay direction, appeal is then made
|he state Ways and Means Com
|ee lor the solution of the p.o-
Finance
Fi's committee is charged with
'oiiectloA of such funds as may
ecessary to defray the expenses
he ways and Means Committee
''s olhcers and with the procur-
[U' all possible aid for needy and
En! farmers in the county. The
'anks should be impressed with
Necessity of going the limit in
matter OF loans and reducing the
''' charges to minimum. The
u banks stand ready to redis-
tne paper of local banks at five
naii and six per cent. interest
|, " Keep the local banks sup
win such money as they need.
\, a'u Is needed beyond that
oahRs can give it has been
.na' an appeal by the Finance
1 ''ees to well-to-do business
: professional men and farmers
Ir u" big brother to some
|4y farmer during this season,
|e MN with funds and advice,
''em most effective all over the
"hen problems come up that
u a' Finance Committee cannot
@. 'ney should communicate with
A'e Finance Committee.
h.. Organization
'ommittee Is charged with
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

The Journal delayed going to
press this week in order to give it's
readers a complete report of the Lou
Sweet county organization meeting
late this afternoon and thus do our
"bit" toward helping in this import
ant undertaking of the government
and state.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

Mack Seymour paid a fine of $500
and costs Wednesday for having left
his car on the street with the motor
running in violation of the ordin
ance
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

Mrs. Effie Aldrich accompanied by
her grandchildren, Helen and Edgar
Newcomb, left Sunday night for
Long Beach, California, where they
will join the children's mother, Mrs.
D. f. Newcomb. They expect to be
gone a month.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
JOHN SHAFROTH A STAUNCH SUPPORTER
OF PRESIDENTS WAR POLICIES IN SENATE

Hon. John F. Shafroth of Colora
do has been one of the strongest ad-
cies in the U. S. Senate. His speech
in support of the war bond issue is
one of the best and most patriotic
that was delivered in the National
congress. Mr.. Shafroth declared
there were three things that will re-
suit from our entering into the war,
three blessings, any or all of which
if received will amply compensate
the people of the United States for
their sacrifices. The Shafroth speech
follows:
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19
l.. Freedom of the Seas

The first is the freedom of the
seas; the great oceans are the high
ways for the transportation of pas
sengers and the movement of COM
merce. Our right to the peaceful use
of those highways is clear. Those
rights are worth to this Nation, as
well as to the other nations of the
world. the expenditure of enormous
sums of money. To deny them is to
take a step backward to the time of
the Dark Ages, when nations want
only disregarded the rights of others
and piratical incursions were consid-
cred legitimate. Consequently if we
shall establish as a principle no
longer to be disputed that the free
dom of the seas is secure to all ma
tions at all times, we shall have
gained something of inestimable
value to the progress of the world.
III. Integrity OF Territory of Nations
A second great result is bound to
come. We shall establish the right
of the smaller nations to the integ-
rity of their territory That right
theoretically has been acknowledged,
but even in this age it sometimes is
not respected, and in the ages of
long ago it rested solely upon the
power of the nation to safeguard it.
If the principle of integrity of terri
tory is established, we shall gain an
other principle which must of neces-
sity follow, and that is that wars of
conquest, acts of izing land by
force of arms will be considered as
under no circumstances justifiable,
ana the vain excuses put forward
upon which to wage war of az
grandiZement will be regarded in the
future with such universal condem
nation. if this war terminates favor
ably for us, that no nation will dare
resort to such a course. Crowned
heads have rever considered it pos
slDle that powerful nation would
enter a war to enforce international
law, but hereafter they will ALWAYS
reckon with that factor in determin
ing whether they shall undertake. n
war of conquest. Thus the doctrine
OF might making right will be COM
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-19

CONTINUED on last page).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09
CAMP MEADE men,
IN ARMY PONCHOS,
MANEUVER IN MUD

CAMP MEADE. ADMIRAL, Nd. Oct
's-Clad in the army ponehos, the rain
coats that defy soaking. thousands OF
soldiers Of the seventy-ninth division.
national army. are plodding along
through the mud today. This Is no fair
weather army. Men are enjoying the
novelty OF the FIRST real dustless day
and are overlooking the ugiIness and
nastiness Of things. The only men really
suffering are those in Office captivity
working oversaccounts and reports, while
the plumbers are fumbling with steam
pipes and trying to get stoves into ac-
ton
Only men with fun equipment are out
In the rain marching. Some are singing
as they 30 along. with n smile for every
splash and a joke for every mud pile.
The men still unsupplied with ponchos
and heavy shoes are In barracks today
having q lively time The Y. NJ c. IL
men served out enormous. piles Of books
and magazines to the barrackA The
lectures and Instruction along some
lines was carried on Just as on clear
days
Interest now centers in the Liberty
loan campaign here. The total so far
subscribed Is S1S.S50. of which the 313th
Infantry has subscribed ESQ
In the past few days there has been
paid out to the men here about $4,000
and to officers about $4,000 Next
months pay will be about the same for
officers and about 8. $4,000 to the 1000 or
more men. II has been estimated that
100000. and possibly 100000 can be
subscribed here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09

Princess Eitel Fritz and Adalbert
came to our embassy for a very small
dance, to which were asked all the
pretty American girls then in Berlin.
1t is never the custom to invite
royalties to an entertainment. They
invite themselves to a dance or a
dinner, and the list OF proposed
guests is always submitted to them.
When a royalty arrives at the house.
the host land hostess, il the royalty
be a woman) always waits at The
front door and escorts the royalties
upstairs.
Allison Armour also gave a dance
at which the crown prince was pres
emit. following a dinner at the auto
mobile club. Armour has been a con-
slant visitor to Germany for mtny
years. usually going in his yacht to
Kiel in summer and to Corfu, where
the Emperor goes. in winter. As he
has never tried to obtain anything
quite intimate with hiT- and with all
the members OF the royal family.
An Enormous Book.
The chancellor, Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, is an enormous man Of per-
haps six feet five or six. He comes
a banking family in Frankfort. 1t
Is too soon to give a just estimate of
his acts in this war. When 1 ar
rived IN Berlin and until November.
1916, Won Jagow was minister of for
eign affairs. In past years he lad
occupied the post of ambassador to
Italy. and with great reluctance took
his place at the head of the foreign
office. Zimmerman was an under
secretary, succeeding Won Jagow
when the latter was virtually forced
out of office. Zimmerman, on &C.
count of his plain and hearty manners
and democratic air, was more of a
favorite with the ambassadors and
members of the Reichstag than Won
Jagow, who, in appearance and man
ner. was the ideal old-style diplomat
OF the stage.
Won Jagow was not a good speaker,
and the agitation against him was
started by those who asserted that in
answering questions in the Reichstag
he did not make a fOrceful enough ap-
pearance on behalf of the Govern
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09
WILL WORK TO ELEVATE
MORAL TONE AT CAMPS

kilograms are pouring in at the Of
fees of the War Camp Community
Service from communities adjacent
to army and navy concentration
camps pledging cooperation IN the
associations plans to create a healthy
environment around the camps and
assure a proper welcome to the
soldiers.
A mobilization OF hospitality" IL
the new phrase coined to describe
the activities OF this new war service
bureau, the aim OF which is to i'm
prove the morals, increase the fight
ing spirit. and add to the efficiency Of
the fighting men by providing them
with pleasant surroundings during
the period while they are in camps
on this side awaiting the call for
foreign duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09

ment. Won Jagow did not cultivate
the members of the Reichstag, and his
delicate health prevented him from
undertaking more than the duties OF
his office.
As a matter of fact, believe that
Won Jagow had a juster estimate of
foreign nations than Zimmerman
and more correctly OWNED the
thoughts of the American people In
this war than did his successor. /
thought that enjoyed the personal
friendship of both Won Jagow and
Zimmerman, and, therefore, was
rather unpleasantly surprised when
saw in the papers that Zimmerman
had stated in the Reichstag that he
had been compelled, from motives Of
policy, to keep on friendly terms with
me. and I sincerely hope that what he
said on this occasion was Incorrectly
reported. Won Jagow. after HIS fall,
took charge OF a hospital at Libau IN
the occupied portion of Russia This
shows the devotion to duty OF the
Prussian noble class and its readiness
to take up any task, however humble,
that may help its country.
Spent Mornings ut Embassy.
During this winter in Berlin I spent
each morning in the embassy office,
and If I had any business at the for
eign office called there about
o'clock In the afternoon. It was the
custom that all ambassadors should
call on Tuesday afternoons at the for
eign office. going In to see the foreign
minister in the order OF their arrival
in the waiting room and have a short
talk with him about current diplo-
matte affairs.
In another chapter I ;naIl give a
detailed account OF the ceremonies Of
court life. because q knowledge OF
this life is essential to a grasp Of the
spirit which animates those ruling the
destinies OF the German empire.
My first winter, however, was not
all cakes and ale. There were several
interesting bits OF diplomatic work
First, we were then engaged In our
conflict with Huerta, the dictator OF
Mexico, and II was part OF my work
to secure from Germany promises
that she would not recognize this
Mexican President
l also spent a great deal of time
in endeavoring to get the German
government to take part officially IN
the San Francisco fair, but as far as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09
FORMER AMBASSADOR
GIVES TO LIBRARY FUND

Henry White, former ambassador
to France, was among the con
tributors to the War Service Liberty
Fund today, his check for ;25 having
been received at the local headquar-
ters at the Public Library. Others
who contributed today were Alfred
Batcheller, Stoneleigh Courts. 800;
Mrs. Aide Browne, 2226 Connecticut
avenue, S25, and Mrs. George p.
Shiras, $50.
The steady flow OF checks from
washingtonians to local headquarters
is slowly but surely pushing the
local fund up to the ten thousand
dollar mark. But $4,000 was the
amount the District was asked to
give, and the campaign will be pushed
here throughout this week in an eff
fort to swell the fund as much as
possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09
CROWN PRINCE
WAS EAGER TO.
VISIT ALASKA
PRIOR TO WAR
Gerard Gives Intimate Peeps at
Members of German Royal
Family and Personalities of
Berlin Court.

Ambassador Gerard, tcho during the
four years preceding the declaration Of
todr toos IN Berlin and in constant
touch toith German affairs, hos tcTitten
q Vivid story Of his experiences. This
story The Washington Times 4ciI pub
Hsh IN daily instdlIments, Of tChich the
folIotoiH0 Is the ttoeHtV-foIrth. No docu.
nseHt Of diplomacy tods eper more Uital
or more Interesting.
By JAMES W. GERARD.
American Ambassador to Germany. July q
1913. to February 4. 1911.
Copyright, United States. Canada. and In.
tsrnational. 1917, by the Public Ledger Col
During this first winter before the
war l saw a great deal of the Ger
man crown prince as well as several
Of his brothers.
cannot subscribe to the general
opinion Of the crown prince. l found
him a most agreeable man, a sharp
observer, and the possessor of intel
lectual attachments of no mean or
der. He is undoubtedly popular in
Germany, excelling in all sports, a
fearless rider, and a good shot. He
is ably seconded by the crown prin
cess The mother of the crown
princess is a Russian grand duchess
and her father was a Duke of Meek
lenburg-Schwerin. She is a beauti-
full woman, made popular by her af-
fable manners. The one defect of
the crown prince has been his eager
ness for war. But as he has charac-
terized this war as the most stupid
ever waged in history, perhaps he
will be satisfied, if he comes to the
throne, with what all Germany has
suffered in this conflict.
Wanted TO Visit U. S.
The crown prince was very anxious
before the war to visit the United
States, and we had virtually arranged
to make q trip to Alaska in search
OF some of the big game there, with
stops at the principal cities OF
America
The second son OF the Kaiser. Prince
Eitel Fritz, is considered by the Ger
mans to have distinguished himself
most in this war. He is given credit
for great personal bravery.
Prince Adalbert, the sailor prince
il quite American in his names. In
February, 1914, the crown prince and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-09
FOOT CUT OFF IN STONE
CRUSHER, MAN WILLLTVE

Emergency Hospital physicians said
today that William N. Humes. twenty
two, colored, whose left foot was
taken on when he fell into q stone
crusher at the Terra Gotta Company
factory, Terra Gotta. d. C., will live.
His home Is at GIL Morton street
northwest
Leonard Beavers, white, thirty-one,
of Syracuse. N. Y. Is recovering -
Emergency from the loss OF a finger
sustained when his hand was mashed
in a crane at the plant Of the WASH
ington Steel and Ordnance Company.