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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

Louis XI, and 1t is related that its
capture by the French during the thirty
years war was effected on January 49,
1915. by no less a person than the
dArtagnan of the Dumas romances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Of Military Importance.

Bapaume is considered a position of
vital military Importance in this region
of the Franco Belgian front. 1t lies
at the limit of the Artois hills. which
afford support for the defense in at
tacks from the west and south, for
beyond it lie the plains of Flanders
with Cambria, Valenciennes and Douai
in view It's capture, 1t has been held
by military writer's. will probably serve
to make Peronne untenab1e and render
st. Quentin an unsafe place for the
shelter of the German staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Instructions Three Days Ago.

Lines west of Pittsburgh were given
embargo instructions three days ago.
and Friday night an embargo for east
ern roads was made effective. If the
strike does not develop, freight Off
Gals said yesterday, there will be only
slight delay on cars that were laid up
on sidings because of the embargo.
Meantime the roads are stripped down
rapid handling of food supplies as is
necessary to keep the supply in this
and other cities at the normal.
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington line is the branch OF the
Pennsylvania system running into
Washington The freight handlers of
that line have everything in apple-pie
order, II was said at the Pennsylvania
freight office on "A street.
Baltimore and Ohio Plan.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
announced that 8 plan will be put into
effect whereby the public will be in
formed OF the effectiveness OF the strike
rs viewed from the railroad angle. The
officials do not believe it possible that
the strike will actually occur.
The embargo notice given out by the
"AL bills OF lading issued on and
after Saturday. March IL, 1917. and
until further notice. must bear the
following notation:
This shipment accepted subject to
delay, loss and damage account of
threatened strike"
1t is the belief of the management of
this railroad that the placing of this
precautionary embargo will permit the
clearing up Of the lines and afford the
best opportunity to reorganize the
service with the greatest practicable
speed in case 1t should be interrupted
by a strike The embargo, in that
event, will be modified to permit the
acceptance of additional freight as
rapidly as it is possible to reconstruct
the operating force. In the event that
the strike is averted, the embargo will
be cancelled by wire Immediately upon
receipt of definite information to that
effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
joyful British Register
Their Gains in Miles
Instead of Inches

From Staff Correspondent of the Associated Press
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. March 16. via London, March
1.-THE retreat of the Germans in the
Ancre and Somme region continues to
give the zest of movement to the war
in the west and a trip nowadays along
the overwhelming new British lines
reveals a picture the like of which has
not been seen on this front for more
than two years. Substantial progress
was made by the allies in the battles of
the Somme last summer and autumn,
but after the initial forward sweep the
fighting became SO bitter and the re-
Sistance SO logged that the advance
could be counted almost by feet if not
at times by inches. Recently the on
ward movement has been reckoned in
miles and it is strange to see field fort
resses that last year cost thousands of
German lives to defend now yield
within q few hours after the British
'heavtes" have begun to pour out their
torrent of high explosives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

The so-calied Chinese rice paper is
made from the pith of a tree growing
in Formosa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Active Steps Toward Work.

First active steps toward this springs
| were in the school gardens were taken
yesterday with the issuance of a bull
letin relating to seeds. by Miss Susan B.
Sipe. in charge Of the school gardens.
The bulletin states that order envelopes
for seeds will be in the schools in Il
few days
Teachers are asked to guide children
in the selection of seeds. and to en-
courage among boys of the higher
grades the cultivation of vacant lots.
The home garden should be guided
by experiments and instruction AT
school In every building there are
teachers who have received training in
gardening in the Normal School and
who are qualified to assist in furthering
this instruction in the upper grades.
Where possible relate the arithmetic
to garden activities. Records of home
gardening work should be kept by the
children and examined by teachers
from time to time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
Can Watch Shells Fall.

1t is possible now to sit in the open
with a group of resting Tommies on the
remnants of a dugout and watch the
British shells drop into the German
lines, see the shrapnel break with a red
flash and a white puff of smoke just
above the opposing trenches and note
the heavier high explosive shells burst
into farng fountains of blackened
earth and flying debris. Occasionally a
protesting shell will come from the Ger
mans. but the roar Of the British guns
is so great that the noise of the in
truder is scarcely noticed. There are
black puffs from German shrapnel high
in the air and smaller brown puffs
vainly reaching for the score or more
of British airplanes hurrying about Oh
their war duties overhead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18


may come to almost any child. for if a
home plot is not available nearby
vacant lot may often be secured, and
its cultivation will contribute to the
good appearance of the neighborhood
as well as to the pleasure of the gar
dener.
In our gardening work we should
not forget the flowers. The school
flower gardens, with which so many
pupils have to do. should help in this
teaching. But flowers should be grown
at home. The flower beds, rose bushes,
vines and shrubs we place about our
homes are the contribution of the
householders to the beauty of the city.
We may rejoice. each in his own flow
ers. but they are also for the passers-
by to enjoy.
Il thank most heartily the director
of school garden work. our officers.
special garden instructors and teach
ers for all their efforts and for their
interest in the field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
COMMUNITY WORK TOPIC.
Weaving" and Housekeeping tt
Be Subjects of Addresses.

Mrs. Anna B. Sloane Is to speak
Tuesday evening on weaving at the
community conference at the Wilson
Normal School. This address is ex-
pected to prove particularly attractive
to those interested in vocational work.
Mrs. Flora Mcdonald Thompson is
to deliver an address on Community
Housekeeping at 1880 o'clock Thurs
day evening in conjunction with the
conference.
J. w Patton is to tell Of the work of
the Boy Scouts at $3.50 o'clock the
same evening. A demonstration of
Boy Scout work is to be given and
the Boy Scout work is to be given and
stereopticon views will be used to il
lustrate camp life and similar features.
These talks are open to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

Paris has opened an exposition of
materials and methods of reconstruct
ing damaged buildings. farms, high
ways, bridges, villages, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
BIG ALLIED DRIVES
NET GAINS OVER
81 MILES OF FRONT

CONTINUED from First Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18

at the fortitude and endurance which
enabled men to stick it" in the muddy
depths of the valley from which they
shallow trenches were impossible
places, and here men dug themselves
in at outposts which marked the low
lands like so many graves. Graves they
we're, in truth. for scores of the khaki
clad soldiers who held them all
through the black winter under the
pelting fire of their enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
URGES EXTENSION
OF GARDEN SYSTEM

CONTINUED from Thirteenth PageJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-18
New Sport Goats, $6.98

New Spring Suits for men and
young men at a very reasonable
price. There are lots of new
fabrics and styles in light and
dark colors, and every suit is
worth a great deal more money.
Sizes 50 to as.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13

ers and retailers. holders OF distilled
spirits intended for sale, or to used
for manufacturing purposes.
"All dealers in fermented liquors or
malt liquors, wines, cordials, liquors,
domestic and imported.
"All dealers in soft drinks. table wa
ters and carbonic acid gas.
Hits Cigars and Cigarettes
All manufacturers Of, and dealers
in cigars. cigarettes, tobacco, snuff;
and ciragrette papers.
"All carriers OF freight. express or
passengers. and all operators OF pipe
"All dealers. in, life. marine. inland,
fire and casually Insurance.
All manufacturers. and wholesale
dealers in motor vehicles OF every
kind, musical instruments. motion
picture films, jeweiry. boats. sporting
goods, perfumes. cosmetics. medical
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
WATCH FOR SEED.

J The potato digging season Is on
and II is the only proper time foi
growers 70 select their seed potatoes
Likewise il is also the only proper
time to make selection for the potato
show that will be held at Crystal
Falls November 10 and l6.
The county is TO put on show
along with the upper peninsula boys
and girls potato show and conyen-
ton. We want every farmer in Iron
county 70 pick out the best peck OF
potatoes he can to exhibit and then
, take them home after the show and
save them for seed. Good prizes and
a big program is being arranged for
this county display.
VIII you not make your selection
of the smoothest, most uniform med
ium sized potatoes, free from scab,
black scurf, bruises and injuries, that
you can find in the field as you dig.
Pick out a couple bushel or more and
then / viii come over and help you
select your best show stock II You
want me to do sd. After next week
the potato storage facilities will be
arranged for and can help more in
your seed selection and the show ex-
hibits. Let us show the visitors TO
Iron county that you can grow good
potatoes,
- This will be the first, and probably
The last show that Iron county can
secure for some years to come. Let
everyone do their part to make Il 2
success, and the surest way is for you
20 save those few bushel OF best show
stock from which you can make your
final choice a little later. Get the
children interested in II also. Dont
fail to pick out the potatoes at dig
cling time. Keep in a dark place.
will send you the premium lists
and other information soon, but don't
wait for that; pick out those spuds
as you dig.
r. G. H0OPINGARNER.
County Agricultural Agent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
WAKE YOUR own RETURNS.

Notice 70 the public TO make ~ lax
returns 10 the government. under the
new war revenue law, was issued by
Internal Revenue Commissioner Rop
CIR, in an interpretive statement OF The
laws operation. Warning was given
that in no case would the government
take the initiative in getting returns.
although all returns would be verified
and that everybody concerned should
communicate promptly with the near
est revenue officer
Persons failing to make returns.
Mr. Roper announced. will be regard
cd as tax slackers and penalties will
be enforced against them. As ont
ilaed IN the statement the following
persons are affected. and must make
returns to the government;
4"Ail individuals receiving incomes
81 more than $1,000 a year
"All corporations, joint stock com.
pnniea and associations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13

preparations, chewing gum and cam
eras. ...,
%All proprietors Of amusement plac-
es, including cabarets.
All persons executing legal docu-
ments Of any type.
All traders on produce on stock
chances, or boards OF trade
"All importers OF merchandise
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
CROP REPORT.

wheat-The estimated yield Of
wheat in the state is ZAP, in the
southern counties 1913. in the cen
trail counties 1924. in the northern
counties 1918 and in the upper pen
Ursula 201S bushels per acre. The
per cent OF acreage sown this fall as
compared with last year is 100 in the
state, central counties and upper pen
insula, los IN the southern counties
and 101 In the northern counties.
The average date OF sowing wheat in
the state is September 22nd, in the
southern counties the 25th, in the
central counties the 2lst in the north
ern counties the 18th and in the up
per peninsula the 18th.
The total number OF bushels Of
wheat marketed by farmers in Sep
TENDER at SO Touring mills is 116.2S6
and at Ga elevators and grain dealers
1908 or a total OF 250,3l9 bushels
or this amount 2O1.191 bushels
were marketed IN the southern four
tiers of counties, 1854 in the central
counties and 16,454 in the northern
counties and upper peninsula. The
estimated total number OF bushels Of
wheat marketed in the two months
August September is 1000 900 Thirty
six mills, elevators and grain dealers
report no wheat marketed in Septem
Der.
Rye The per cent. OF acreage
sown this fall as compared with last
year Is 1903 In the state. los in tho
southern counties, 102 in the central
counties. 100 In the northern coun-
ties and SO in the upper peninsula.
Barley The estimated average
yield per acre In the state is 26.36.
In the southern counties 27.23 In the
central counties 26.O6. In the north
ern counties 231l and in the upper
peninsula 2655 bushels.
Oats The estimated average yield
per acre I'm the state Is 1888, In the
southern counties 3S.4S in the central
counties 1896. in the northern coun
ties 29OS and in the upper peninsula
1886 bushels
Corn The estimated average yield
per acre in the state a. 227O, in the
southern counties 2iS1, in the central
counties 1912, in the northern coun-
ties 1870 and in the upper peninsula
20 bushels.
Potatoes The estimated average
yield IN the state Is 1O2OS, IN the
southern counties iOOi6, in the cen
trail counties 1921 in the northern
counties 97.S7 and in the upper pen
Ursula 1864 bushels per acre.
Beans The average estimated Yell
In the state il S.73. in the southern
counties S.Si. in the central coun-
ties see. in the northern counties
SCI and IN the upper peninsula 10
bushels per acre,
Sugar Beets The estimated aver
age yield in the State Il S.S3, in the
southern counties SIS, in the central
COMMITTEES 9o2 in the northern coun-
ties s5s. and in the upper peninsula
$50 tons per acre.
Buckwheat The estimated average
yield IN the state is 1882 In the
southern counties 1881, In the cen
trail ooupiles ie45, In the southern
,.,...4.tt.. 40 "a a. a.. central ooun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
BOARD OF EprCATION.

October 2. 1877.
4 regular meeting OF the board held
at the office OF the secretary on the
above date
Present. J r. corcoran. Herman
Holmes, Sam Bridges. VIM. Poyseor
Upon motion Mr.. Poyseor was chosen
TO act as secretary. pro tenn.
The minutes OF the last regular
meeting were read and, upon motion.
were approved
Moved by Holmes. seconded by
Bridges. that the following bills be
paid
l.. A. Henry supplies ......... $7i575
Sam Bridges, supplies .,... 29.79
Caxton School supply Co. ink 1890
sengbusch Self-closlng Ink
stand Co. supplies ....... 1850
woelz Bros. wrapping paper. G.S2
Rc-lnisor Mfg G.. ink ........ 100
Automatic Pencil Sharpcncr
supplies ....,..-.. ....a 800
i. Miller a Son, supplies ~ 1915
Smith syatem Heating CO. rep 12fo
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
h. p. Mcponell. ftpaIrs 80.

r. r. Mcdonnell. repairs .~s... 14sl
Joseph Bendick. repairs. s.tsrs $3.50
John Bauer & Son rep. and sups--se.25
Knud Nelson, contract and rep 2046.05
Joe Brooks, plumbing ...s..ss 26,17
Wills Hdw. Co, repairss':.. 49, 7L50
Baker a Taylor CO., books:...r 80,
Gaylord Bros, books 49,. p.s.... 3.07
Elizabeth b. Handrey, books. -. $50
Gen. Laboratories, supplies. -. 1880
Osterberg G. Co, suppliesf... 11.50
Finn. Swed. Mere. ASSN sup. 41.50
Rezin's drug store, supplies.g. $50
Fortune Dairy. suppiies.... -. 1.s3
Herman Ruwitch, supplies. l,2o
Silver, Burdett & Co., books. 1870
Lyons & Carnahan, books. -. 1850
Gregg Publishing Co. books. 1924
Newson & Co. ........ 1850
Horton Beemer Press ....... 100
Am. Book Co. books. 1898
Crystal Falls Liv Co, livery. $3.50
Mich. State Tel Co., toll. ..... 17.43
J. f. Corcoran ms. Ag'cy. insur 10000
w, J. Reynolds, insurance. go. 5000
City OF c. F., power. lights wa
ter and supplies .......... 1895
-Hollister Mining Co, water SIS
Thos Charles Co, supplies 49,. 1887
Ed Ross. wood-repairs . 100
Iron Co. Lbr e. Fuel Co, fuel 253.22
Iron co. Lbr. & f. Co supplies 800
The f. 6 A. Lbr. Co, supplies 1878
Freight drayaee, Postage 49,. 2O1.S4
Ayes: Corcoran, Holmes, Bridges
Poyseor, Carried
Moved by Poyseor. seconded by
Holmes. that the proposition OF ~ r.
Stuart for tuning pianos be accepted
Ayes: Corcoran. Holmes. Poyseor and
Bridges. Motion carried.
Moved by Holmes. seconded ~
Bridges. that VIM. Dishaw. Anna Ru-
snak. and James Ross, be excused
from attending school Motion carr
ried unanimously
Upon motion the board adjourned
VIM. PoYsEoR. Z
Secretary pro tenn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
1856 and In the upper peninsula
1850 bushels per acre
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.

August 9Th, 1917.
Meeting OF the County Road Com
missioners OF Iron county, Michigan
held in their ojce in the court house
at the city Of Crystal Falls this 9th
day OF August, 1917.
The meeting was called to order
by Chairman w. A. Holmes. Present
Commissioners j. T. Gibson, James
4. Wall, and W. A.. Holmes.
The minutes~ Of the last meeting
were read and approved. Moved by
Commissioner Wall and supported by
Commissioner Gibson that the follow
ing bills. payrolls and estimates be
allowed as read
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13

NIWIIWW IIT"WVf 0WTVVI NEI HIIU NHI 7 TIT
that the purchasing committees requ-
isition for supplies be allowed and
supplies purchased
Motion by H. p. CASTOR, supported
BY J. X. Hubbard, that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried
r. c. WHITEHEAD,
JOHN ERIKSON, Secretary
President.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13
MAsroDoN SCHOOL BOARD.

Alpha. Michigan, Sept. "a, 1917
Regular meeting of the Mastodon
township school board. held at the
Porter school at 100 p. M, on the
above date,
The meeting was called to order by
President Erikson with the following
members present: John Erikson, II.
p CASTOR, j X. Hubbard. Peter Swan
son and X Go Whitehead The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and
approved as read
The report of the auditing commit
tee was read, and, upon motion by
X. Hubbard, supported by II. p Gas.
ton. the bills were allowed as read
and the secretary instructed to issue
orders as follows. Carried.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13

Doesn't take long for this wonder
ful remedy to get down TO work.
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP
drives cold ont of the system ~ short
order
Cot trial bottle, &c, or a full
.ood butfia. ssc. a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-13

NoII caIIed on the above motion az
follows: Commissioner j. r Gibson.
jas. s Wall and w a Holmes. Car
ricd.
JOHN WALL, Secretary.
w A. HOLMES. Chairman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-02-23
ODD ;FELLo'WIsIHAVE
GREAT GATHERING
OVER TWENTY-FIVE MEMBERS
PRESENT IN GREAT FEAST
TO OLDER MEMBERS.

The big feast and smoker given by
the Odd Fellows in honor OF the
members of the lodge who have
been members for twenty-five years
or more, proved great success
and was one of the greatest gather.
ings of the local lodge in some time
Members present who have been in
the lodge twenty-five years or more
were, Capt. H. L. White, A. Samuels,
w. ]. Guest, r. H. Guest, and w. A
Quarterman. DR.. Timmons acted as
toastmaster.
A very successful program was rem
dered, consisting Of most interesting
talks. DR.. J. r. Harwell, grand secre
tary, from Nashville. was present and
made an especially fine talk for the
good of the order. Many other bro
theirs also talked, honoring the older
members.
Mt. Pleasant and Spring Hill was
we'll represented and added much ID
the enjoyment Of the feast. The meet
ing was greatly enjoyed by all putting
new life in the younger members OF
the lodge as well as bringing bach
sweet memories. of the past for the
older ones.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-02-23
APPROVES BILL TO
REGULATE BARRIERS
w. C. BIRTHRIGHT OF NASHVILLE,
MAKES ADDRESS TO LOCAL
FRATERNITY.

At we'll attended and enthusiastic
meeting held on Tuesday night, the
BARRIERS fraternity of Columbia unan-
imously endorsed the bill pending in
the legislature to regulate the occupa-
ton of barbering. This bill provides
for a state board Of examiners and
provides rules regulating the proper
sanitation of barber shops, schools
and colleges and prevents the spread
Of contagious and infectious diseases.
II is claimed for the measure that 1t
will place the barbering business on
higher plane. w. c. Bithright, the
secretary of the BARRIERS Union. Of
Nashville. was present and explained
at length the provisions Of the pro
posed act
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-02-23
SESSION 81 Of COURT
HELD ON TRAIN
COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS PASSES
ON CASE en- ROUTE FROM
JACKSON TO NASHVILLE.
Special to The Herald.

opcCldl u u0 k1cIdlu.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. To-
Three members of the Court of Civil
Appeals while en- route from Jackson,
Tenn, to Nashville. over the N, c. &
St. L. railway last week heard the
argument Of attorneys and issued .
writ Of certiorari prayed by the Chat
tanooga merchant who was contesting
a chancery court order to vacate .
store.
This Is probably the first time such
a court session has been held in the
South, but the proceedings were regu-
lar in all respects except that the
attorneys in arguing the application
for the writ were permitted to sit.
The members of the court occupied
chairs in the Pullman car. and the
merchant secured the writ.
The attorneys who went from Chat
tanooga to Jackson reached that city
Just as the members Of the court were
preparing to return to Nashville. and
upon explaining their mission were
told that the court would hear the ar.
gument on the train.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-02-23
COLUMBIA SOLDIER
BOYS WILL Be HOME
ABOUT MARCH 18TH
TELEGRAM FROM LIEUTENANT.
FLEMING CONVEYS THE
PLEASING NEWS. =
TO Be CORDIALLY RECEIVED
Some Formal Evidence OF Apprecia-
ton From the People Here for the
Service in country's Uniform viii
Probably be Given.

Columbia's soldier boys will get
back home about March IL. This
pleasing news was received this morn
ing in a, telegram from Second Lieu
tenant John G. Fleming, Of Company
81" First Tennessee Volunteer Infan-
try, now serving on the border. This
is the Maury county company and the
boys have been doing their part in the
service of the country since last July.
There are between nifty and sixty
from Maury county in this company
and they are all anxious for another
vision Of THE Dimple." They are
assured of a warm welcome. too, and
1t is altogether probable that some
steps will be taken at once to organ
ize formal reception Naury >coun-
tians have taken just pride In their
soldier boys.
This company is commanded by
capt austin scabiet 8 ssteran a0E the
Spanish-American war and the first
lieutenant, Robinson, is from Clarks-
vile, there being about forty members
Of the company from Montgomery
county.
The company was organized here In
July and vent to- camp at Nashville,
where it was held for two months
before going to the border to protect
the Americans against raids from
Mexican bandits.