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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Pa can't see where there is any work
labOut tending to the baby. He likes to
play with the little laughing scamp.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The younger generation doesn't
chew tobacco but the cigarette man.
ufacturers haven't shut down any
where yet.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Mount Etna again has been In erup-
ton. But what Is a mere volcano in
these days Of much more pernicious
activity?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Any soldier who In civil life has
worn a silk hat should be able to wear
the steel helmet withou. special dis
comfort.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Another reason why army men
should not be allowed to drink In uni
form is because they fit so snug as
It Is.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

! Short stockings, If the worst hap
pens, will be added to the horrors Of
war by girls who feel that they Just
can't look good In them.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

I There are people who say the
schools Of sharks reported off Atlantic
bathing beaches are dolphins. At any
rate, they are not U-boats.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

: A lot Of busy business men are 60
ing to throw up their hats and cheer
II needless telephone calls are pro-
hibited as a war measure.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

American soldiers In France study
singing to strengthen their lungs. This
is not necessarily one Of the horrors Of
war.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The time we went to a summer re.
sort we didn't have as good time as
the people In the pictures seem to be
having.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Any little sheer at people as spy
crazy" helps some toward making life
more comfortable for the spy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

No man is a hero to his valet, but
fortunately very few of our boys who
have been called to the colors will
have Wallets.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Another disappointment In a boys
life is when 1t turns out that the mad
dog In the neighborhood isn't really
mad
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

1t is beginning to look very much as
II the singing Of "Old Oaken Bucket" at
2 a. m. Is about over In this country.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The italian engineer who has invent
ed an unsuitable ship has hit on moth
ing new-the designer of the Titanic
built one.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

An economical wife and an indus.
trious husband make a good team to
pillow the burrows of life.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

, A survey Of the battlefields leads to
the saddening conclusion that Europe
Is rapidly being spoiled as golf
course.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Never before this year has the
world been able to see anything pretty
I'm Overalls, hut now there are many Of
her.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The U-bOat is not getting so many
ships as 1t did but Is sinking many
more than the rest Of us care to lose.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

This is q wonderful century, with
the ladies getting into overalls and
the gentlemen getting into kits.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Breathes there a man with soul so
dead, who in times like this hath ever
said, I'm neutral"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Now Is the glad season when the
amateur farmer leans on the hoe and
longs for the trenches.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Mems STYLES are to have a military
swagger. But why not get into real
soldier suit?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

This var is certainly leading to a
great deal Of boat-rocking of ministries
on the stormy political waters.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Make a list of the people that you
have gone TO some trouble TO help
Just to see how long II will be.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The man who has been brought up
on rye bread isn't worrying about how
the war bread will taste.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Some who can be very voluble In
meeting would hesitate to open their
books to the Lord.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

1t is pity that the fiat feet ana
the cold ones are not on the same
young man.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The war gardeners will do well not
to forget the eyes Of the bug are on
the potato.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Reims cathedral seems to be about
the only thing those German gunners
are sure they can hit.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

II does look as If son could always
find his hat-as many places as he has
for keeping 1t.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Orders to conserve the gasoline sup
ply by cutting out Joy riding will bring
the war home to some people.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Germany's chief imports are ultima
tums from neutrals that have had
ships sunk by U-boats.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Speaking Of severing diplomatic re-
lations 1t isn't so easy to sever poor
relations.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

/ The U-boat Is notable not for its
Victories, but for the enemies II mas
made.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

One good place to go for that need
ed change. young man, is somewhere
In France"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

J Russians, we see by the papers, call
paciflsts "boushevikls." Which Is
worse, If anything.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Always try to be cheerful-thOugh
nobody will expect you to shout songs
Of triumph in an empty coal bin.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Strange no song writer has
thought to write one about the Mon
day Blues.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
STEPS TO SUCCESS
Picture what you wantl

Picture what you wantl
Rehearse it!
Make your mental picture cleari
Focus your attention on it!
See 1t over and over a thousand
times!
Improve it! Empower 1t!
Put your inspiration into It'll
Have dynamic interest In It'll
Awaken your sleeping geniusi
Expect success! Laugh at failure I
Be confident and poised!
Rest in accomplishing!
Know your supreme power Maui
illus.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Wonder If the old dictionary hasn't
been worn thin by those looking to
find out just what exemption means?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Good corn weather" says the farm
er. "AbOminably hot" says the city
man.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

IT'S always well to remember that
the Lord won't provide hoe or pun
weeds.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The potash discoveries in the United
States are just an eyelash behind the
cures for cancer.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

1t is almost sure thing that well.
bread man should have plenty Of
dough.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

It Is a shame he doesn't buy you
new car. You had as well be pedes-
trian as to ride In that old thing.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Patience is a virtue when you have
II. When the other fellow has 1t he IL
without snirit
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

What has become of the nelghbor
who used to send you big loaf Of her
bread?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

When the tide of love begins to ebb,
the woman's first thought is, How can
I break his heart T'-the mans How
cen / break away?"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
STRAY PLANTS

Men are not altogether forgetful.
Even the man who neglects to blanket
a standing horse, will wrap the blanket
carefully about himself before start
Ing up.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Compare the progress Of the present
with the best, not the worst, Of the
past-J. III. Markley, In Ohio Farmer.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Some people give dime to a good
cause, and then, when dollars do not
flow back to them, think something Is
wrong with the tiGe.-The Christian
Herald.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Although the enemy asserts that II
has no fear of America, 1t has evinced
some curiosity.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

B Shameful, as well as glorious, pages
In Russian history are being written
these days.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

! The French line may be getting thin.
but so did Bob FitzslmmOns at the
time he had his heaviest punch.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

1t is reported that the Germans are
feeding prisoners sawdust bread, which
probably Is their Idea Of good board.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
SNAPSHOTS

We must pass through n
to disappOint before d. :.
we are unfolding reschs !
glad heights of success ,I
tory.
Thought is never helph !.
less there is coupled with NJ.
form of vigorous action.
We have all a thirst tr !,
riety, but our thirst ysts. :
do not all drink to e,cea
Many a great effort ovs !
final success to the sound 4,
faint cheer.
There is nothing In LIE . 4
portant as to think beior N
act.
Pluck is always trying b b
get that it was beaten yotst
Tears never yet wound n,
clock or worked q steam snfy
Courage is q quality Il u
need some day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

II a jar of honey Is the hra ~ i
be taken in there always will NJ
on the board, but beware Of
bread getting there first i VI
that the occupants will some AN
for bread.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Philadelphia is to have 500 more
policemen.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

The husband or nagging woman
usually believes in absent treatment.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

1t is unlucky to enter By ts !
door the house you are to ouale
an old broom Is taken along Ein ]
household goods the new bon !
always be dirty.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Pittsburgh has leased land to grow
food crops.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
PATIENCE TESTS

Trying to borrow S. from a
millionaire.
Picking up the things q baby
throws on the floor.
Waiting for an old maid to get
ready for the theater.
Carrying a pint of gasoline
four miles In dipper.
Trying to find a strawberry In
the quick-lunch shortcake.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Spain has way OF conducting 'ts
revolutions on the soft pedal.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

A family should nsver move
in the light, or increase d q
according to the supersiush
will secure prosperity s'a -
of possessions. They VII p"'
moon grows.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Those Friendly islam Is certainly
should be strictly neutral with every
body.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

But how Is food conservation going
to effect the church supper this fall?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Busy little bees improving each
shining hour make no hit with people
who work all the time, rain or shine.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

No man ever wasted the time he put
into beautiful lawn.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
THE BIG CITIES

Ocean City, N. j., prohibits seine
fishing.
Cleveland Is to have q new hous-
Ing code.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Boys. don't make your ambition bow
legged by making 1t walk too early.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
SOME REMARKS

The Hawaiian craze Is dying out.
There is hope for the country yet.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

That chilly feeling about the kali
ser's feet is due to the American draft.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
Life In China is Just one blamed
government after another.

Don't put off all your fun until the
future. Live little every day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
WHAT EVERY FATHEh "

Why is the train gOlns
Why do dogs and cats
each corneri
Why do locomotives ''"
coal in hot weather. n
Who put the stars Up
have a step ladder'
Does it hurt much WEE y,
YOU; a wasp. a hornet
III. federal treasury tss ss'i's
s,. cIs year rear exceed spoo o,,' ~
r goodness knows, the e'''''
money.
Some people explain D. s'I 4, VI
fns t @ey't don't It need Ii. ''''
body's doing IL
The king of No,.a -, o.,
own potatoes, but but, ne ,ssrs . 81
road to success.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27
POPULAR SUPeRSTITIQE

To take peacock featherS L {
means that there will be 4 dsnl
the house within q year.
To break a mirror In mCrig !
tells not only seven years Of his
but seven successive dlsspa1nz
within q year.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

There are times when red tape BE-
comes n bnrbed wire ENHANCEMENT.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Draft a definite plan in life-but
keep the blue pencil handy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Manhood was never indicated by
watching the wife WELD a mop.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

When a good idea flashes into your
brain, that's Gods signal TO go at II.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

49,. Any man who is looking r.
can usually find II Nv Nv, %N
wrong way the first mar
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Courage is q quality IL u
need some day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Good ideas are often like airships.
We like to see 'em said, bu: haven't
the ambition to climb on.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Thought is never help,s !,
less there is coupled wiAe,.I
form of vigorous action.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Learning from the nIs,,,. /
"rs is the only comfo,t.S'
1uiring a practical eauoss s 'Vtl
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Man was always hunter. Even the
habitual loafer may be on a "still
hunt"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

.u II I IS surprising how b,,,. /.
age ,!y man is when there sI ~,
danger In sight. A'taI
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Many u great effort Oss !.
final success to the Sound 4,
faint cheer.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

of triumph in an empty coal bin.
Manhood was never indicated by
watching the wife WELD mop.
Good ideas are often like airships.
We like to see 'em said, bu: haven't
the ambition to climb on.
Maybe you're just as good as your
neighbOr." Maybe he isn't near as
good as you ought to be.
Pay heed to detail. The most for
bidding rubbish may hide the latest
rabbit.
Hope is mental survey. Begin at
once to stake out a triumphal rood
bed.
Man was always hunter. Even the
habitual lOafer may be on still
hunt"
When a good idea flashes into your
brain, that's Gods signal TO go at II.
Boys. don't make your ambition bow
legged by making 1t walk too early.
Draft definite plan in life-but
keep the blue pencil handy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Tears never yet wound U ],
clock or worked q steam snfy
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

We have all a thirst is :.
riety, but our thirst ysbs :
do not all drink to ercem
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

There is nothing In LIE . n
portant as to think befon NJ
act.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Pluck is always trying b b
get that it was beaten yoish
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

70 somehow Z, ,.ao,s a compliment t, . /
:Sr't sincere. We a.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-09-27

Maybe you're just as good as your
neighbOr." Maybe he isn't near as
good as you ought to be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-29
ARSENAL MEN TO
Leave SELECTED
Half Hundred Sergeants ana Cor
porals Chosen 10 Leave Soon for
Active Service in France.

Ii was announced at the Rock IS
land arsenal Saturday that % ser
geauts and Is corporaIs OF the ord
nance corps there would soon be sent
60 France. Captain Booteu recon-
meHded these men after receiving Of
fetal word from General CrozieT or
deEing the selection of the men,
For sergeauts 0t ordnance oru-
mer, Greeuwaid Hillstr0m. Burueis-
TER. BeuEiuger. Hartzler. Pru5slDE
TeaTe. @. II. Young, BaeGr. Schultz,
Mc8Iullen. Lindsay. Eease. Foster. f.
Williams. Bell. EesHJer. Adams Stauf-
FER. GriHJhs. Riley, Robinson, Lude-
buhI and Mcleod.
For corpor8Is- McCulIoch Hartman,
Kramer. Lander Marks. White. Me-
Cormig Cotton. Walker. GuThmau,
Smell Taylor. Slowaltcr. Dryden,
Laubcptba2. Orr. Gilbert, Hopuoad.
Hefsmau. e. s. Williams. StEuHA,
Litchdeld. Hess. Slpe and Hoover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-29
GERMANS HELPED
TURKS IN CRIMES
Persecution OF Greeks in Turkey Di-
rectly Traced to Aid Given Sultan
By His Prussian 0yerI0rds.

Athens. Greece Correspondents ,
Greek authorities have received in
formation which conwnces them that
not alone the Turk. but his German
advisors. were responsible for the de-
portations of Greeks from Turkish do
ninions. as d consequence of which
100000 have suffered persecution or
death
IT IS asserted that the Greek lega-
ton At Constantinople protested to
the then King Constantine Of Greece
from The beginning of the deporta-
TONS bat received no assistance or en-
eouragement from him The legation
then lodged a protest with Talaat Bey
the Turkish Grand Fizier
HIS reply. rs shown by official pa
pers was that these measures are
taken bv advice OF oar German advis-
ers The Greek legation then took up
she subject with the German general.
Iiman Won Sanders. who is declared
TO have replied that the presence of
the Greek communities within the Or
fomau empire was dangerous to mill
Gary operations and that he was only
executing the orders Of the German
general staff
Au account of the persecution Of
the Greeks which has been given to
The Associated Press states.
THE method OF dep0pulatiou adon--
sd has been very similar lie the method
adopted with regard to tne Armenian
races During the night. armed ire
gular troops of The Turkish army
would form . Gordon around the
doomed. district The inhabitants
would BE awakened boy means d bells
aud ordered so evaeuate the village tn
ten minutes. FOR military reasons Ne
extension Of SINE was allowed. one oh
5ect being that the victims should not
be aH1e 30 take anything with them.
either food or goods. In IHe event 0f
delay. the troops drove forth the terri
fed people al the point of the bayo-
net
THE moment that the people had
gone. hordes of bandits and irregular
zoIdierT poured into the empty villages
ana looted and burned the houses iu
a frenzy Of destruction while the in
aabitaats. old men, women and chill
aran IS we'll as the ahlebodied. were
on the march.
soon after the march began. the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Swift 4 Co.
n. II. Plant
Lost by Fire

Manchester, ~ H., Feb. 1.-THE Man
chester slaughtering and rendering plant,
owned by Swift & Co., and the only in
dustry of the kind in New Hampshire,
was totally destroyed by fire early today
with loss estimated by Manager Ed
ward j. Vail at $4,000.
Fire officials admitted after the plant
had been burned fiat that they had been
unable at any time to obtain more than
20 pounds of water pressure and could ncl
throw a stream to the top Of the three
story structure.
The main lines of the Boston y Maine
Railroad were blocked for hours, through
freight trains were delayed and locomo-
tives south of the rendering establish
ment were hung up in the yard
The fremen reached the scene witD
great difficulty owing to mountainous
snowdrifts resulting from the blizzard
and gale of yesterday. They fought the
flames in zero weather and their clothing
was frozen to their bodies. Besides the
building itself, vast amount of stock
and raw material was lost. The papers
and other office equipment was saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
U. S. Consul Says
Steamer Germans
Sank Was Collier

W aSningtoH, go. O.---4n O..ICial report
OF the sinking vi the steamer iIavestone
and the killing Of all American seaman,
reached the state department today from
Consul Frost at Queenstown. The ship
was a provisional British collier Consul
Frosts message said;
provisional British collier Eavestone
sunk by shellhre from German subma-
rine in vicinity of Fastnet yesterday
Feb. d. American Negro, able seaman,
Richard Wallace OF Baltimore. killed dur
ing Smelling of boats after just left
EavestUne. Details not yet available"
Consul Frosts dispatch describing the
Eavestone as provisional collier leads
to the possibility that the destroyed YES
sci might be cassed as warship. If at
the time of the sinking the Eavestone
was in admiralty service, no possibility of
trouble with Germany on that score
opens up.
A later dispatch from Ambassador Pago
said the official press bureau in London
reported the sinking Of the ship referre
to her as the British steamer Fave
stone" Consul Frost's dispatch referred
to her as a "provisionai collier
Officials pointed out that the term col
lier is ued abroad as a general term for
any fuel-carrying ship. while in the Unit
ed States it is used principally to desis-
nate naval fuel carriers.