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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-15
BURR OAK.

Aug. 10, 1917.
Miss Lena Ploeger was down from
Canton last week for an over Sunday
visit at the Winters home.
Miss Bessie Manuel who has been
at La Crosse the past three weeks fol-
medical treatment returned Wednes-
day and is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. McMartin OF
Ames, spent part OF last week with
relatives at Canton AID left Saturday
for st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. X. Palmer were
down from Lanesboro Wednesday
night and accompanied w. H. EN-
mons to Preston, Mimi. Thursday.
They returned to Lanesboro Friday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Whitney enjoy
ed an over Sunday visit with Mr.. Fair
banks of Austin, Mimi. Mr.. Fair
banks was Neir neighbor when they
lived in Dakota twenty-five years ago.
Frank Malby and daughter Miss
Ruth of Mortified, were guests Fri
day at the A. Wingate and Ed. OAR
rington homes.
Ted Emmons and Mrs. G. H. Kim
ball returned Tuesday from Fayette.
They we're accompanied by Mrs. Kim
balls niece Miss Frances Webster,
Mrs. E. D. Weldon remained for a
longer visit at the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. E. Roberts.
Mrs. Emma Rice came from Min
neapolis Wednesday, and is a guest
at the Claude Headington home.
I. H. Conigisky of Cedar Rapids, was
n his Vicitnr haro EfriIaU
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Price and son
and Mrs. Clifford Reed and son and
Miss Nettie Reed were guests at the
]. B Reed home at DEBORAH on Mon
day of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Wemette and
children returned Wednesday to
their home at Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Reed and son
were callers at the Alonzo Pierce
home Thursday evening.
A few of our young people attended
the circus at Postville Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Darling of De-
corah were calling at the E. NJ. Reed
homo Saturday. They have been
camping the past week near the john
Peterson farm.
Mrs George Emery spent Friday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P.
Olsen.
J. Headington of DEBORAH who has
been visiting the past few weeks at
the Glenn Headington home near
Canton is visiting at the c. E. and E.
A. Headington homes.
Mrs. B. NJ. Wicks and Miss Florence
Price and Ted Emmons are employed
at the Mercantile store during the
sale.
Miss Marian Carr is taking a vaca-
ton from her duties at the telephone
office.
Miss Leah Colnel returned last
week from a visit with relatives at
West Union and other points.
Mrs. Ben Logsdon and little son
spent last week visiting her parents
near Cresco.
C. N. Masters returned Friday
from a two weeks visit at the Charles
-PolMtt home.
Miss Anna Peterson returned Fri
day from three weeks vacation and
is at work again in the Mercantile
store.
Mrs George Reid left Wednesday
for her home at Frederick, Canada.
She was accompanied as far as Cal
mar by her mother, Mrs. j. Little,
who returned Thursday.
Miss Edith Erwin was a guest of
Mrs. Josie Cox Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Whitney and
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Whitney of De-
corah were guests Friday at the P.
III. Whitney home
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-15

George visited with their daughter,
Mrs. Ben Stortz Friday.
Simon Broghammer came from
Cresco Saturday night to spend Sun
day with his parents.
Selmer Moen of DEBORAH spent a
few days last week with his sister,
Mrs. Grinna.
Fred Tillotson Of DEBORAH was a
caller in our burg one day last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-15
CORRESPONDENCE.
HESPER,

The Misses Alice and Florence
Worth of La Crosse are visitors at
the w. P. Nelson home
Pete Usgaard and c. J. Steno
were business callers at Mabel Thurs
day.
John and Martin Johnson are rid
Ing around in their new Ford.
Miss Marie Peterson was a helper
at the Mrs. H. c. Thingwold home
the past week.
Mrs. Gertrude Johnson of DEBORAH
was guest of her sister, Mrs. Lars
Usgaard Monday.
Philip Young marketed hogs at
Mabel Thursday,
Mrs. Guilbert Salveson entertain
ed the l.. A. S. for the Lutheran
church Wednesday, Aug. g. They
realized $3.50.
Andrew Anderson made a trip to
DEBORAH, Monday evening.
Mrs. W. R. Morgan of Moline, ILL.,,
is visiting with her mother, Mrs.
Clara Battey at present
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bryant are
proud owners of a baby girl which
made its arrival July 26th.
Quite few from here attended the
Ladies Aid Society at Andrew Erick-
sonaat Burr Oak Wednesday.
Mrs. c. j. Tamnes and grand
daughter, Miss Marian Lem, conclud-
ed their visit with Hesper friends and
left for Stewartville, Mimi. for a Wis
it with relatives before returning to
their home at East Grand Forks.
VERNE Bender is suffering with
blood poison in his hands these past
Nv l., L,
Miss Marie Peterson was a guest
at the Pete Usgaard home Sunday.
Alfred Young is now the owner Of
a new car
Mrs. Tarald Ramlo is guest at the
Steno home at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burre Burreson and
daughters returned from Brodhead,
Wis, Friday, after visit with rela-
tives.
Burr Oak callers Monday evening
were: Mr. and Mrs Frank Perry,
the Misses Selma and Anna Usgaard,
Ida Bergeson, Emmons Tillapaugh.
Albert Van Welt and family, Johnny
Peterson and family.
Miss Hilda Peterson helped Miss
Clara Severson with homework tie
past week.
Isaac Fawcett was removed to his
home at Mabel after long stay at
his sons home, Ralph Fawcett, as he
met with an accident while there.
Walter Ramlo and Thelma Zeigel-
maier, of DEBORAH, were callers at
Steno's Sunday.
Miss Thelma Ziegelmaier who has
been guest at the George LINEN
meyer and Pete Ramlo homes re-
turned to her home at DEBORAH Mon
day.
Mr. and ,.rs ole Andersen and
daughter Lucille were visitors at the
Pete Usgaard home Wednesday.
Mrs Carl Ramlo and children of
Mabel have been guests at the Hol-
vor Ramlo home the latter part Of
the week.
The Misses Alma Larson and Ida
ma home Friday.
Miss Myrtle Sander visited with
Miss Leona Ramlo Sunday
All the people from here are
flocking to Burr Oak these days get
ting bargains at the Mercantile store.
Mrs. Charlie Ramlo of Canada,
has been a guest of Hesper relatives
the past few days.
Andrew Nelson was visitor at
Steno's Monday afternoon
NJ and Ms. John Harter of Decor
ah, were over Sunday guests at the
George Foltz home.
. Miss Gladys Flax is visiting at
Mabel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-15
VALUABLE INFORMATION

nave for years inspected land for
the Northern Pacific Ry., Co., in Min
nesota' North Dakota and Montana.
10 intending settlers. I will give free
ana reliable information where to
ma the best farm land. A. Berggreen
Northern Pacific Ry., Immigrat on
department Room 12S, st. Paul.
Minnesota. % !,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-15
RHEUMATISM ARRESTED

sMany people suffer the tortures of
lame muscles and stiffened joints because
OF impurities in the blood, and each sue
ceeding attack seems more acute until
rheumatism has invaded ewhole system.
To arrest rheumatism it is quite as i'm
portant to improve your general health as
to purify your blood, and the cod liver oil
1nScott's Emulsion is natures great blood
maker, while its medicinal nourishment
strengthens the organs to expel the
impurities and upbuild your strength.
SCOTS Emulsion is helping thousands
every day who could not find other relief
Refuse the alcoholic substitutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
GENERALIZATION
ORDER TO STAND
TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION ORDER
is RESCIHDED AND WORK or
MASTERING OUT RENEWED.

WASHINGTON. March 20.-War de
partment officials today have rcScinded
the order under which the Standardization
OF many of the national guard units or
dered from the border had been interrupt
ed with the apparent purpose of holding
The state troops IN readiness for any nee
t--~ary duty IN ease III nation wide
strike Until last night the existence Of
he order had been denied At the war de
partmcnt and finally confirming that II
had been issued. The officials declined to
reveal its real purpose.
Secretary Of War Baker said, however.
il had nothing 10 DO with the internationa,
situation. Ii was learned later that II was
sent out late Saturday night at time
when the administration was known To
have had under consideration the use of
state troops to guard food and mail trains.
Resembling Of the order was telegraphed
"a All department commanders early yesI
terdav, and the officials expect the in
terrupted work Of mastering out of the
guardsmen will be resumed tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
TO RECRUIT
WOMEN FOR
NAVAL WORK
tHy Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON, d. e., March 20.-Scc-
retary Daniels today ordered naval com
mandant- at shore stations and all re-
cruiting office tn W. prepared a. enlist
women Ia actual naval service n ease oi
an eemrecncy. While 1t i- not intended
to place women aboard ship, they may be
utilized for -hore duty in connection with
coast defense work.
The Judge advocate general has ruled
that women can be- enlisted under the re-.
cruitng law-. They may be used as
clerks. typi-t- ctc.. and also may be avail
able IN radio telegraphv and IN other com
munic1tion divisions.
ID ha- been difficult to obtain mef,
etcnographer- and clerks from the regular
enlisted personnel. Filling shore positions
with women will permit the use Of men
for fleet service and sea duty in time oi
emergency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
COL. BULLARD IN
COMMAND AGAIN
TWEETY-S!XTH INF. COMMANDER
ASSUMES CHARGE or DISTRICT
UNTIL ARRIVAL OF MORTON.

Colonel Robert j.. BullJrd. Twenty
Sixth United States infantry. and during
the cncampmcnt ot the national guard on
the border in command of brigade at
San Bcnio. arrived in Brownsville today
to assume command of the Brownsville
district on the departure of Briandier Gen
cral james Parker today for hi~ new head
quarters ut Camp Wilson. san Antonio.
Colonel Bullard. n the senior officer IN
the district. will remain in command here
until the arrival of l3rigadier General
Charles c. Morton. the new commander.
Colonel BulIard l. not stranger IN
Brownsville. and he will be welcomed back.
If even for only short time. lie was N
command of the district for short time
during the fail of 1913. when the Twenty
Sixth infantry came here from Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Germans Destroy
Where ShellfYe
Fails SuCH Work

THE BRITISH HEADQUARTERS N
FRANCE, March 2U The deliberate char
acter Of destruction wrought hy the etir'
mans before their Withdrawn from Per
ooue wv painfully evident M the beautiful
avenue leadne to the railway station. The
trees there were untouched hv hell fire,
but each one was hacked ID two with axes
and eashcs and chips show that the work
was done within the last tew day. The
beautiful gardens uf outlying houses also
were wrecked and every fruit tree within
several miles VT the town was sawed two
thirds of the way through and then broken
down
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
GERMANS IN
j. s. CAMP
MAKE DASH
BUT FALL
GET AWAY

WASHINGTON. ID. e.. Mar 20.-Lieu-
tenant Chroth and Machn~t Mate Schroed-
or of the German nterned crews NJ the
Philadelphia navy yards are believed to
have been drowned last night in nm at
tempt to escape. Eight other men who eS-
capped at the time time have been captured
by companies of marines and Philadelphia
police. These are IN addition Ia seven who
were reported last night NJ having failed
in their attempt to escape.
What was the purpose ot the escaping
Germans can only be lett to speculation.
Four were captured while attempting to
leave their ship. The crews ot the kron-
prinz Wilhelm and the pruz Etel Fried
rich were nj once mustered and D. was
found that the lieutenant ana nine men
were missing. Companies oi marines were
at once dispatched in pursuit, the police
reserve and civil authorities aiding i'll the
chase
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Jury Crinds
But No Bills Today

The grand jury was still in session n
thmrcc o'clock Tuesday afternoon. M
bills of Indictment have been brought m
mp IL that time. Only six indictments
have been returned ~ far. Last evening
the jury Tor the week in the district court
was cmpanclcd, and court was adjourned
until nine o'clock Tuesday morning. The
weeks Jury hi:
Fred Ru~teberg. &. l.. CIoetta. q. NJ
Kennedy. George Crum. Alba Haywood
J. /. Iiarpman, W. H. Adams. +. ". Rob
ert~. j. X. Shipp, 4. J. Hood. T.. :. Grider,
Louis Champion. Ray :. Wait. II. q. Ware,
+. ". Sprague. +. T.. Martyr. George r.
Brown. W. B. Clint, e. Il. Combe, q. X
Mason and J. B. Niano.
William Pre~~ler. proprietor Of Press
ler'S Inn and German Garden, north of
Brownsville. was fined 800 and court costs
in county court Tuesday morning. Press
Ter pleaded guilty to charge filed Feb
mary -. Of selling liquor after legal clos
ing hours. lie Il to be tired again this
term of court on second similar charge
filed March IL. following a night raid on
the Inn by Sheriff W. 7. Nann and depu-
ties
Jose Maria Cisneros and Isabel Rami-
rez. who were held on the unusual charge
of stealing 300 pounds of onions. admitted
their guilt. Judge II. l.. Yates sentenced
each to Is days in jail with payment of
costs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
1916 Cotton Crop
11.442,838 Bales

WASHINGTON, ID. a., Mar. 2O.-The
1916 cotton crop Of the United States was
11,442, ,S3s bales, the equivalent OF five
hundred pound bales. exclusive Of linterS.
according to the final ginning figures an
nounced by the Census Bureau.
The figure compares with ll,l9l.o3O
bales in 1915 and 1916. 13.l93000 bales IN
1914, the year Of record production. Lint
ers produced in 1918 were 93l .l3l equiva-
lent Of five hundred pound bales, and II
1914 were s56. 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
lRy Associated Tress.D


WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 90
Further steps TO protect American
lives and property against the war
like operations Of German submar-
ines were expected to take more def
mite form after tOday'S cabinet
meeting.
The navy department is Fastening
preparations for carrying out arm
ed neutrality TO the fullest degree.
II was learned that President Wilson
has not finally decided on any for
ward step beyond active navy pre-
paratiOnS for any eventuaIity. AT
all events President Wilson believes
the nation must be placed in a better
state Of preparedness and considers
that Germany is now making war on
this country.
Without waiting for proclamation,
President Wilson is expected to issue
today or tomorrow an announcement
that a state OF war exists between
tie United States and Germany.
The government today prepared def
initely for fOrceful action TO clear
trans Atlantic steamship lanes of
German submarines and to protect
the coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Pershing Officially
Thanks Gen. Murguia

FL PASO, March 20.-General Perish
ing officially thanked General Murguia.
commandant al the Juarez garrison. here
yesterday afternoon for the friendly re-
lations established between the American
and Mexican army officials OH this part
of the border
General Mureuia was q guest of General
Boll At a troop review which was gwen IN
honor of MAJOR General Pershing. A tes
days ago General Bell and staff were en-
terIained at Juarez by General Murguia,
Al which time the Mexican general told
General Perahing that he was highly
plea cd with the EZRA ii good feeling
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
..a....s.........ss

Bngadier- General James Parker, and
those members ot biz Fort Brown staff
who have been assigned to the FIRST pro-
yisional division at Camp Wilson, san An
tonic. left this afternoon for the new sta
ton Those accompanying were Lleten-
ant Colonel Frederick ID. Evans, who Will
he adiutant general of the division Lieu
tenant Colonel Joseph J.. Knowlton, who
will be the quartermaster, Major w. n.
Babcock, who will be chief of staff. and
Lieutenant Paul {. Raborg, aide decamp.
Colonel GrOte llutcheson ot the Third
United States cavalry who A. ordered to
his regiment, was a member Of the party
While General Parker will have head
quarters in San Antonio, he will still he
il close touch with Brownsville and the
lower border, a- this. city ~ included IN
the patrol district commanded BY him, eX-
tending westward II beyond Del Rio.
The reorganization of the troops, which
became effective today, i upon field
army basis The troops III the department
have been organized into three provisional
infantry divisions and one provisional
cavalry lewiston for the purpose ~ adj
ministration. equipment. training and pre-
paration for war These four divisions
constitute 4 field army. and viii be under
the general command Of Major Genera!
John j. Per>hing.
Army Officers lay that the new plan
Of organization Is one OF the most far
reaching steps ever taken IN the service
1t places m army Of approximately 90,
m opportunity for Officers ID administer
military affairs on large scale. Hereto
fore the regiment has been the unit Of
administration.
Under the new arrangement the regi-
lInniinmnl mn nnnn IN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
COMMANDER OF FIRST PROVISIONAL
DIVISION IN NEWFlELD ARMY
GOES TO SAN ANTONIO.
is ENTERTAINED ON EVE O FDEPART-
UhE WITH DINNER AT COUNTRY
CLUB-HUTCHES0N TALKS.
GEN PARKER LEAVES THE
LOWER VALLEY WITH WORD
or FAREWELL TO PEOPLE
To The Herald :

. To The Herald:
Thank you very much for your
: editorial in The Herald bidding me
good bye.
"On my part ! can say that leave
here with feeling Of real regret. for
: | feel that ! am leaving many good
: friends. and section with whIch
. have become identified. shall al
: ways ~ intensely Interested in the
. development and welfare of Browns
. Vile and the Magic Valley. a. for
. the military protection M the district
. IN division commander ! am still
. charged with III. and shall IN the
future a. IN the past. use every effort
. 10 make il effective with the troops
that are given me for that purpose.
: while shall be- stationed ~ San An
tonic expect to visit you often"
: JAMES PARKER
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
To Fit Schedules To
New Working Day

NEW YORK. Mar. 20.-A committee to-
day took up the time schedules Of every
railroad with a view Ia fitting the new
working day to them ~ the result of the
agreement between the railroads and the
brotherhood About eight hundred sep
arate wage contracts must IN signed III the
result of the new basis. Ii IN also 90 be
decided in what manner back wages can
be cnmnntel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. cloudy q" threatening; II
to t.,
Gulf Coast. light rain tins morning az
Beaumont. rain last night AZ Taylor.
balance clear To- cloudy: ~ t. 6S
West Texas. clear a. cloudy. ~ "a 40.
East Texas. cloudy 10 threatening
10 e. 6i.
Central Texas. cloHdy: -; to 6S.
Oklahoma msting "a nurant: balance
clear Ia cloudy: - tn Go.
Louisiana. Monroe. part cloudy. light
showers an night: raining and turning
colder this morning al Monroe; balance
cloudy - t. -.
Arkansas. cloudy; ~ to -.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
PRISONER IN
DEATH CELL
GETS AWAY

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Mar 2O.-David
Overton. former clerk Of the circuit court
UT Huntsville. convicted and under the
death penalty there tor numbering Judge
W +. l.awler. and six other prisoners, all
armed with revolvers, oyerpowered the
warden at Huntsville and escaped early to-
dav in an automobile
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
ARTIFICIAL FISHING BANKS PLAN

WASHINGTON. d. C., Mar. pa pro
posal to establish artificial fishing banks
off the south shore of Long Island was ap-
proved by the bureau of fisheries. See
rotary Redfield suggested to the war de-
partment that army engineers cooperate
with the bureau and New York interests in
their construction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley is issued by the United
States weather bureau AT New Orleans:
Tonight unsettled; lucal showers IN cX-
tremc eastern portion ut East Texas;
Wednesday generally fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Submarine ChaSerS
Are Ordered Built

WASHINGTON, u. iii. March 20.-The
New Orleans navy yard today was ordered
t0 build four submarine chasers. The
New YorE navy yard was ordered 10 build
four submarine chasers. The New York
navy yard yesterday was ordered to build
aitNN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Army And Navy
Gives Support

WASHINGTON. N. C.. March 20.-The
complete cooperation of both the Russian
army and the navy with the new revolu-
tionary government il reported by Ambas-
~ador Francis to the state department.
Ambassador Francis said that the infor-
nation was from an official source.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Million Miners to
Know Safety First

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Mar. 20.-A mil
lion miners in the United States will re-
ceive circulars In foreign and English Ian
guages embodying lessons on first aid to
the injured from the Bureau Of Mines in
furtherance of its safety first campaign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Entente Ministers
Again At Stations
Olv Associated Press }

LONDON, Mar. 20 Ministers I'd Greece
of the entente nations have again taken up
their residence in Athens, Reuters CORE
spondent reports. The discharge OF a ear
90 Of wheat destined for Piraeus begins to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
RepuISe of French
In Attacks. Claim

BERLIN. Mar. 20.-The FRENCH were re-
pulsed IN violent attacks against the Ger
mans on the west bank VI the Meuse, IL i
officially announced Several infantry and
cavalry engagements are reported on both
sides of the Somme and the Disc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Pupils of Aviator
To Fly Over Grave
lRv Associated Pre1-.l

NEW YORK. Mar. 20.-Twelve pupils of
Peter Carl Millman, one Ut the govern
ment's most capable aviator instructors,
will fly over his grave tomorrow and drop
flowers at the conclusion Of AIilman's
funeral. Milman died of pneumonia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
BRITISH STEAMER SUBMARINED

IEN ASSUtlHtrd ITfSN.I
ST. JOHN. N. B.. March 3a. The
British steamer Brayhead was summarized
March II. The captain and seventeen Of
the crew are missing. the local agent am
nounccd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Believe Nation Can
Now Prevent Strikes

NEW YORK. y. y. March 2n.-The
courts decision III the Adam-on law ease
show that the government through con
ere-~ can prevent railroad strikes, accord
ing ~ the Interpretation oi railroad Off
cial- today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
CONFIRM KELLY APPOINTMENT.

AUSTIN, Tex, Mar 20.-The appoint
ment Of Q. f. Kelly, former mayor Of I'll
Paso, a q member of the board of regents
of the University of Texas was confirmed
by the senate today,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Italian Clocks Will Be
Advanced One Hour
(Rv Associated Pres.. }

ROME, Italy, Mar 20.-A decree has
been promulgated directing that all Italian
clocks be advanced on hour from April l
to September 30.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Local Observations

The following local weather ohserva-
tions are issued today by Mrs \. ". Reed,
Brownsville, and covers the period q
twelve hours ending az ! n. IA. today:
Maximum temperature .........-. 90
Minimum temperature ........... tSu
Rarometlic pressure ..... -5.Sl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
OF
CABINET To
DETERMINE
MORE STEPS
FOR SAFETY

(By Associated Press.j
NEW YORK. Mar. 20.-No lives
we're lost when the City OF Memphis
was tOrpedOed by a submarine, the
owners of the vessel announced TO-
day.