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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
WANTED TO BUY.
WANTED!

On the L. & N. railroad,
within 100 miles of Pensa-
cola, Excelsior cord-wood,
cut from any kind of sarpy
pine.
1t should have only few
outside knots. The ark must
be peeled off.
Timber that was blown
down in October is yet fresh
and can be used. July storm
timber is now spoiled.
We will pay from S2.T5 to
$500 per cord, according 70
the freight charged. We will
pay the freight.
Write us from what sta
ton YOU expect to ship, and
we will then tell you what
price we will pay you and
mail you our specifications.
Pensacola Excelsior Co.,
P. O. Box 1850
Pensacola, Florida
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Three tracts OF Lands or
II or "a acres-on the F1omaton hard
road, miles from the city; real bar
gain, quick sale; viii sell cheap. Call
at 1-2 e. Zarragossa street or phone
1241. 7. Watson
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AR1EsIAN WELLS.

ARTESIAN wELLS-win put In wenl
( to 13 inches diameter, any depth.
and guarantee water. Write for fuu In
formation Gray Ar.ssian Well Co.. Cot
iondale. FGa 1Ssprt1
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
Phone 1900
Before z pm.
NAVAL STORES

The spirit market was firm 1t
90 3-5 bid and refused
Receipts, Casks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-At bargain, one fine speci-
| men full Duroc SOW, with six half breed
pigs. Address ]. e. Wright, Route 2,
/ Pensacola Fla. 7janf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
PERSONAL.

MRS. ]. NELSON-Graduate Masseuse.
massage and Swedish movements
Residence work a speciality. 221 North
Barcelona street. Cali 1926 after a. m.
PENSACOLA BEAUTY PARLORS have
opened up service to ladies and gen.
tlemen. Manicuring. shampooing and
facial massage. Phone 5sS. go Brent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR Thoroughbred r. l. Reds
and Barred Plymouth RoclSs, In pairs
or in pens. Address A. c. Diamond,
Cantonment, Fla. Route 1, ok 50. jan6@
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Carl Fisher BIB clarionette,
| good as new; cost $3.50. First certi-
| ned .check for s25 gets it delivered by
mail. Act quick If you want it. j. r..
| Byrd, Mona, Fla Jan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

WANTED AT oNCE-Ffne fat porkers.
weighing 100 to 200 pounds dressed.
delivered to Sprinkle's Cash Market
Write or phone T3S. 1nov
WE BUY second hand fsrnitp-~ sen new
and secondhand furniture cheap. Nov
city Furniture Co. 20 East Government.
14sept
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-S0 acres in Baldwin county,
Alabama, near Foley, Alabama; fine for
fruit, stock or farming, $1,0O0.00 cash If
taken at once. A. j. Horton. Route 4
Box Is, Pensacola. Fla. (. 9jan1mo*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
POSITION WANTED.

In memory of Mr.. Frank L. Mayes,
and in recognition Of the. spirit OF
helpfulness that was his, The Journal
viii insert under this classification
free advertisements for those in need
of emDloyInent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
HELP WANTED-MALE.

wANTED-saw rnfll Crew (Wagon stock
Slidder Foreman $780, Stenograpnsr-
Bookkeeper $125: Hardwood inspector
S100. General office Man $50; MilIwright
45e: Stenographer SIS; Saw Mill Com
etpuctor: Office and Warehouse Clerks
S75; Moulderman $50 Planernan SOC; also
others Mechanical and Clerical. New calls
daily: Get in toucn wffh us. Write
MACK'S. Little Rock, Ark. Jan"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
AUTOMOBILE.

AUTOMOBILE TOPS-A good top at our
price; cost no more than poor one
elsewhere. Reason. big factory behind
us. Quality prices. Select your material
from our samples. We can guarantee
prompt shipment and perfect fft and
money saving. Get our prices. viii c.
Coe. Phone 1928. rs West Gregory
street. Jams
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FOR sALE-Hugh Gwynn, blue ribbon
Kentucky bred saddle horse. Address
Is e, care Journal. 6jan1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Cheap: s iron beds ana
springs, one childs iron bed and spring.
1912 E. Lee ST.. phone 1719, ,Jan7
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-One work mare, cheap. A
bargain II taken ut once. O. c. Simp-
son, Cantonment Fla, Route l. two
miles south Of Roberts, east Of L. & N.
rallroad. 5janGs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Horse or mule; price reas-
enable. Sam Catches, 1901 n. Hayne.
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FOR SALE-Cheap for quick sale, good
milk cows. Apply George A. Fell, War
gSon Fla. Phone 9136 ring A. 7jan5te
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-3-piece bedroom set, library
| table, chairs. Al condition. quick
| sale. Family leaving city. 1926 East
Lee street. sjanSte
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
HELP wANTnD-FNMALE.

WANTED StenogreDher for out-of town
law office. Give in own handwriting
education, experience. employer and SAL
airy expected. II not competent please
do not waste tiue. We are not bus
mess college. Address L. care Journal.
gian3t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-One 1917 model Ford touring
car, In good condition Inquire William
King, Ala Sout hAIcaniz street. 6jan7+
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FOR SAI4E-Bicycle equipped with cleo
trio light and two-speed czrbon coaster
brake So gets it. Apply 412 East Bel
mont street, or Journal office. 7janS
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NOTICE-We are paving
the top market prices for
coons, skunks, fox, o'possum,
beef hides, horse hides, met
ais, rope, rags, sacks, books.
magazines, etc. Pensacola
Hide & Metal Co., 200 East
Zarragossa street. phone 800.
Write for quotations. sldsoimo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Second- hand bicycles, newly
repaired in good condition. Cheap for
Davis. Bicycle repair work and SUP
pies Ian5tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

RAILWAY mail clerk examination Feb
raary 10, at Gainesville, Jacksonville,
Key West, Miami, Pensacola, Sanford,
st. Augustine Tallahassee, and Tampa.
Ages 1885. Thorough correspondence in
gtruction So ample time for prepara-
ton; request particulars. Federal Civil
Service School, Kellogg BuildingS Wash
1ngton, ID. CD 7jan*
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FOR SALE-Six-room house and two
lots on West Wright street Address
Mrs. w. p. McCauley, Route l, Pensa
cola. Fla. Sian
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-One large combination horse
51I w. Belmont St. Phone 649.
7jan
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WANTED-Men to learn the barber trade.
Few weeks completes. Actual expert
ence. Careful instructions. A method
that has placed thousands in good posi-
lions. Can we help you? Write Moler
Barber College. New Orleans, La. Estab-
1ished 1898. GIANTS
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/ FOR SALE-Cheap, one lot on bay shore.
now under fence. Apply E.. Gautesen
Co.. 609h South Palafox street. 6jan7%
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
SAVANNAH MARKETS

Savannah, Jan. s.-The spirit mar
ket opened firm at So Cd, with sales
of so casks; closed firm at So 1-2,
with sales of lie casks.
Receipts, Casks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

GOVERNMENT RAILWAY Mail. Post
ONCE and other positions pay $500 TO
81 800 a year with short hours and steady
work Prepare for coming examinations
now under foru1er U. s. Civil Service
Secretary Examiner. Booklet M-22. free
Write today Patterson Civil Service
School. Rochester, n. Z. IAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SAI.E-S4N0 Lester piano, In good
condition, used very title. SITS cash
Address Piano. care Journal 5jan7
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EARN s25 weekly, spare time. writing
for newspapers, magazines Exp. un.
nee; details Free. Press Syndicate, 127,
st. Louis Mo. 7jans
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

wANTED-OId false teeth Don't matter
If broken. I pay s1.00 10 $500 per set
Mail Is L Mayer, poor S. Fifth Street.
Philadelphia. Pa. VIII send cash by re-
turn mall. sdecto5anyi7'
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WANTED Shoemaker. Ap'
ply Chat Shoe Shop, War
rington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
AGENTS WANTED.

WOULD $3.50 moh4hly as general agent
for $1,000 corporation and a Ford auto
of your own, introducing stock and
poultry remedies, dips, disinfectants and
sanitary products interest you? Then adj
dress Roycleum Cooperative Mfg Co.
Dept. H 1870, Monticello Ind 7ians
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Strayed or stolen. small female
poodle dog Answers TO name Topsv.
Reward for any Information leading to
recovery and return to lot w. Inten-
dencia. ijanIt
LOST-Pointer; heavy. thick. black and
white. Left side of head black. Fresh
Iorut on right flank. Answers 10 name
Belle Reward for return to Ed Reilly,
at RieIly's cigar store. Sian
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

WANTED-Position as city collector.
Experienced; city references. T. NJ.
care Journal. GIANT
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Boat Neptune. II nv 40
carrying capacity % tons, 12-horse au-
tomS tic: All in good condition. Hokanson,
hloiiy' RIA. 4jan7s
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FOR sALE-Complete household fur
street. Phone $40. sjan7s
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WANTED TO BUY-Second- hand COM
plete set of encyclopedia. Address Dis
care journal. jan
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wANTED-To BUY.
SCRAP IRON.

WE&ARE PAYING highest
market prices for car load
lots. Write for quotations.
Pensacola Hide & Metal
Co., Pensacola, Fla. jams
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

DzSI2ABI +. ROOMS with board. Cen
trally located. Meals only If desired.
Apply PIP Last Gregory street. 5jan1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

WANTED-Two or three good typewriter
statesmen to travel in Florida. Ad-
dress Statesmen, care journal. 28dec2w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished room and kit
chen for light housekeeping. 200 West
Chase street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

WOMEN WANTED-Full time s15. spare
time Zoe an hour. selling guaranteed
Wear Proof Hosiery to wearer. Expert
ence unnecessary. Wear Proof Mills,
NoRristo"n, Pa TjanS
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FOR RENT apartments, completely
furnished, modern improvements. Big
Bayou, between Pensacola and Navy
Yard. Mrs. C. NJ. Reilly, Big Bayou.
1jan2ws
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JACKSONVILLE MARKETs

Jacksonville, Jan. 8.-The spirit
market was firm at 81, with sales Of
100 casks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

UNCLE SAM wants men, women, Is
or over, as government clerks. 500. 90
month Write Immediately for list posi-
lions now open. ~Franklin Institute, Dept
6S Rochester, N. 7. dec15to12jans
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WANTED-By a young lady, position in
office: have had considerable expert
ence and can furnish best of reference.
Employed at present. Address S. NJ j..
care Journal 9jan7s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-09

FOR RENT-PIeasant rooms, In best
neigh6orhood close in. Modern con-
yeniences. Furnished or unfurnished.
Telephone 1437. 7jan3t
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REPAIRING.

repaired and recovered.
All work guaranteed. J. c. Young. 102
East Gregory street sjan3ot
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FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms. 240 w.
Garden. Phone 707. 7jantf
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WANTED Situation by young man in
general store or hardware, with ten
years. experience in these lines. Good
stock keeper and hustler. Address Box
i35, Camden, Ala. 5jan7%
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27

.m,E1
NEW WAITING IMPLEMENT.

writing Implement composed Of q mixture
OF wax and finely ground pumlce stone chntain.
ing particles OF Ink has been Invented by william
q. 0eer Of Akron o.. to take the place Of ordinary
ana fountain bens. pencils crayons and all other
writing implements. says the Popular Science
Monthly. A. the body Of the new writing device
IN composed Of . mixture Of wax and pumjcs
stone. which IL easily worn away when rubbed
against q paper surface. the Inventor claims that
the cells OF Ink inter,nxed with the wax and num-
Ice stone will slso bs liberated. giving 4 uniform
supply Of Ink.
Tho device IL mnds by mixing the wax. pumce
stone and Ink together When II In heated to the
proper temperature II In suddenly Immersed In
eold water. This chilIs and SoIldInsS the wnx
mixture. producing body ha wing u cellular struc.
ture. each cell being filled with Ink.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
SHOW SHELTER PROFIT
REPORT OF INVESTIGATING
BODY NAMED BY LEGISLATURE.
Committee Places Earnings Of Colo
RADIO Furnaces at Less Than
Four Per Cent.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-An average net profit Of
IS cents ton on ores smelted In
Colorado is obtained by the smelter
operator, according to the report Of
the mine and smelter investigating
committee named by the Twenty
first Legislature. The figure is OBJ
tanned by subtracting an allowance oil
81 cents ton for depreciation, inter
est, taxes, etc." from the average
gross profit for the past five years, &C
cording to the report. Smelling cost
the report finds, averages 3.5 per
cent Of the value Of the ore.
Capitalization of Colorado smeltera
10 $2,700.OOO, and their earnings fol-
five years have averaged 3.97 per
cent on a turnover of approximately
317.000,0OO worth OF ore a year.
The report recommends introduction
of system OF licensing samplers, in
spection Of samplers equipment, re
duction Of the minimum" In lead ores
from five to three per cent and intro
duction of a simplified schedule oil
treatment charges at the smelter.
The greater portion Of the document
10 devoted to a report made to the
committee by Prof. o. r. Whitaker, a
mining engineer, employed by the
committee as an expert. 1t is de
voted generally to the so-called lead
smelters. there being only two OF 9th
er classes in the state.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture Of night attack executed by tho
English on a German trench In Frnnce is drawn
In the Cornhli Ainguxlne BY Boyd Cable:
THE hour chosen for the raid was Just about
dusk. There was no extra special preparation
Immediately before II. Tho guns continued to
pour In their fire. speeding It up little, perhaps,
but no more than they had done score Of times
In the last "a hours. The Infantry cambered out
Of their trench and nlcd out through the narrow
openings In their own wire entanglements.
Out 10 front faint whistle cut across the roar
OF Ore. They're on said the forward onicer Into
his phone. and n moment later q distinct change
In the note Of sound Of the overhead shells told
that the fire Ind lifted that the shells were pass.
Ing higher above his head, TO fall farther back In
the caemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the Infantry would sooa be pushing.
"For minute or two there was no change 10
the sorni Of battle. The thunder Of the guns
continued steadily. II burst Of rife or machine
gun fire cracked ns spas,nodicaIIy.
"Aen Rulped In their throatx or drew long
brenths Of apprehension that this was the begin.
ming Of discovery Of their presence In the open
the hrst Of tho storm they knew would quickly
follow. Hut there were no more shells for the
moment. and the rnttIs Of machine gun nre dl.
mInIshcd and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant ns the gun mrzxie swept ar6und. The IN.
fantry hurried on, thnnkfsl for every yard made
In safety.
but at the attacking point the infantry were
almost across when The storm burst, and the
shells for the most pnrt struck down hsrmlessly
behind them The men were Into tho fragments
Of broken wire. and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands minute after the nr,t shell
burst. Up to this they had advanced In silence.
but now they gave tongue and with wild yells
lcnped at the low pnrnpet. scrambled over and
down into the trench behind them few forms
twisted and sprnwlcd on the broken ground but
they were no sooner down than running strstch~r
bcnrers bounced Oh them. lifted and Dor, then,
back to the shelter Of thsir own lines.
I'm the German trench the raiders worked and
fought ut desperate speed, but smoothly ana on
what WINS clearly n settled and rehesrsed plan,
There were few Gcrmnns 10 b. seen, and most Of
these cro"chcd dnxcd md helpless, with hands
over their hendS. They wsss promptly seized.
bundled over the pnrnpst. and told By word or
gesture 10 be- on. They waited for no second bid.
ding. but ran with hcnds stopped and hands sbov,
their hcnds straight to the British line. one or
two men doubling inter them % guards. Some
OF the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns "hcl'hrc' nhd ihe"s were Just NJ promptly
grabbed by the sirctchcs bearers and hurried IN
under cover.
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MczzlZ,C 40 Cross AIo

Is II planned to deal with all the acute suffering.
such rs is summarized above. and to reconstruct
many villages In the devastated war zone ~ as
to give the refugees fresh stnrt In life and pre-
pare the way for again cultivnting the soil, but II
"HOme Service II scale so grand that II IN
bound to have n hcnrtenlng effect on the Whole
French military organization, for the French SOL
diers fight better when they know their loved
ones are being cared for.
In furtherance Of this great scheme. designed to
bring comfort and cheer In the family Of every
French soldier that Is needy. General Perxhng,
General Petain. commander In chief of the French
forces and Maj. Gen. NJ r. Murphy. American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
a committee OF cooperation. Company officers will
90 through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry his mind
concerning sickness or want at home. Reports
Will be made to headquarters weekly and not a
single case will be overlooked In the relief work
that 10 to bc guided by the addresses of families
listed. Special attention will be given to the treat.
ment and prevention Of tuberculosis. which has a..
sumed proportions almost a. deadly as the Internal
machinery OF war Itself. Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage Of the previously depressed soldier Ia the
trenches Will be cnlvened by the news TINT his
family IL having Its wants attended to.
THE great struggle of the winter will be the
economic struggle" said Mr.. White. 1.-THE Red
Cross practically will fight tho American fight un.
til our boys Take their places GU the firing line
next spring. 1t should be kept In mind that every
French soldier who Is saved this winter means the
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
Can Permit Draft Men to Enlist.

No member OF fire or police de.
partment in active service in any city
will be accepted for the United States
guards unless he presents . written
authority from his chief, according to
q telegraphic order received from Ad-
jutant General Mccain Of Washington
by Maj. c. N. Barney. in charge of
army recruiting for Colorado and Wy.
oming. Officers Of the navy and the
marine corps emphasize that men Of
draft age still voluntarily enlist in
those services by presenting . certifi-
cate from their local boards stating
that their numbers come 20 low on the
lists that they will not be needed to
fill the next draft quota. The army,
too. Is still enlisting men below or
above the draft age. within certain
limits; that 10, between Is and u and
between 81 and 40 years.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
His POINT or VIEW.

Mike. didn't you tell mo once you hive
brother who In n bsiop1" asked the contractor.
ayes, sor. ! did Tint"
sand here you are n hod cnrricr Well th,nr,
1t this life ara not equally divided, arc they.
Mixer
no mr." replied tho irishmnn shouidcr.ns h,s
hoh md starting NJ tho inddcr: "inisds they n
not. Poor feiIy! lie couldn't do this to eve ~
iaifs. sort"
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
Mslacd Gxpenss Items oppessd.

Objection TO the amount Of expense
money sought for 1918 BY James r.
holland. secretary Of state. for the col.
lection Of auto license fees. was made
at . meeting Of the Colorado Highway
Commission In the form Of a rcsoiu.
tion addressed TO Leslie r. Hubbard.
attornc general: and the State Al.
ditins board. Secretary holland. &C.
eording to the commission. has asked
for ten per cent Of the 1918 collection
which will entail IN expense Of shout
$4,000.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
Coal Price Protest Filled.

A lengthy protest has been filed
with W. J. Galiigan. federal fuel ad.
ministrntor for Colorado. by the citI.
gems OF Canon City and Florence
against the exorbitant price Of coal
In those two cities and other small
towns.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
Fsrsst Reserve Receipts 500. 900.

approximately 100000 horscp. cat.
tie and sheep were grased on the ma.
tional forest reserves In the Colorado
district during 1917. and the receipts
wer, S3O0.673+3. Of which SiO5.2OO.7O
WAS returned TO the several states In
which the reserves arc situated.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27

same view as william Allen White regarding
the Importance Of giving primary attention to the
economic side of the equation during the winter
months. He quoted General Fershlng as saying
that the greatest thing TINT the Red Cross can do
ut present to insure victory Is to snnd by tho fnn
ilIes of French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil.
An Interesting fact dwelt upon by Mr.. Wishnrd
during n visit to Washington TINT Of the polls
oning Of the soil In agricultural regions by the
gases spread over the country by the Germans. 1t
Ii stated that this gus hax worked Its inxlOuH way
deep into the ground NO TINT unless heroic means
discovered and applied II will he years and
years before the land II 1T for cultivation OF any
sort. The devastation. he says. Ii beyond anything
In the history Of the world. with shell craterH
thick that pOwiDg Of once fertile fields II absO-
lutely impossible Yet In this hopelexsly dcvasta.
ted region the Red Cross Inns set to work to repair
some villages aud to restore certain agricultural
communities. not alone for the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
have shelter and means to 20 to work, but a. an
example to the thousands Of others and an inspi.
ration to them to start In and begin life anew. Tho
hopeleSsness Of II all might seem complete from
single instance cited by Mr.. Wishsrd-that Of .
man who had owned mill In u village near Yer.
dun. who told him that when he went to look for
the spot which II stood he had to take survey.
or along to locate II.
1t Ii into the h0pelcssness Of hundreds Of situa.
tons akin to this that the American Red Cruss IL
advancing with its banner Of mercy aud Its bugls
blast Of inspiration.
30 help the Red Crossi
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-12-27
Protest Cotton Seed Embargo.

Protest Cotton Seed Embargo.
Protest to the national food admin.
istration against the embargo placed
by Texas upon expectation OF cotton
seed cake from that state was made
by the live stock survey board Of the
Colorado Council Of Defense on the
ground that It is unfair to Colorado
cattle growers.