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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11
TWO RAILROAD MEN HURT
 AS ENGINE LEAVES RAILS

Danbury, Aug. 11-Lewis c. Spen- cer, engineer, and George Bears, fire- man, were injured in the railroad yards in this city yesterday afternoon when 8 switch engine on which they were riding was derailed as the re- suit of spreading rails. Two cars that were following the engine crashed into it and a bursting injector pipe filled. the cab with steam, to escape which the enginemen jumped to the ground. Bears had fractured knee cap and Spencer is believed to have sustained internal injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11
New England Produces
 Many Candidates For
 Flying Corps Commission

Application for 1st Lieut.. Commis- sions, as aviators and observation bal loon pilots to date in Connecticut are 145. Since July 20th, New England has sent to Washington 25 per cent. of all aplications received flor. com missions as 1st. Lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Off, cers' Reserve Corps, as aviators and observation balloon pilots.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN A MILLION
 POUNDS OF EXPLOSIONS BLEW UP
 TRENCH LINES HELD BY GERMANS

The Earth Seemed Open and the Whole Prussan Seem ed to Drop Into Its Bowels -Bavarians Captured Stocally Band Themselves Together in Detention Pens-They scoff at the Hystercal Prussians Who Trying to Please Their Captors Tell Anything They Know About Military Secrets of Fatherland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11

Finding their job 'too hazardous Misses Anna. and Helen Henion re- signed from guarding Dead Mans'' crossing of the Erie Railroad in Hill burn, Rockland county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11

Mystery II is the name of a new patrol boat owned by Ralph Pulitzer. who recently has turned her over to the Navy Department. As soon as guns have been mounted on Mystery II she will go out on patrol duty.
 Ten men were injured in an ex- plosion in the enamelled metals plant of the Spang Chalfant Steel Co.,, al Etna near Pittsburgh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11

Westmoreland Davis. winner of the Democratic nomination of Virginia, is an out-and-out "dry'' and he said if necessary to strengthen the "dry'' laws he would do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-11

Four regiments of volunteer defense corps will be mustered in next Sun day.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

Ask your grocers for Seward Bakery Bread.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

A. McIver, licensed undertaken.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
USE RATS FOR FATS
 AND AS CHICKEN FEED

STOCKHOLM, Sept 6. - The city authorities have begun a campaign against rats by offering a reward of about 2ls cents for every carcass de livered. While it is hoped thus to re- duce the rat plague considerably, the chief end is to secure an important addition to the stocks of fats available for the making of soaps and uhri- canls. The nat carcasses are treated in corpse utilization establish ment," where, after the fat has been boiled out, what remains is converted into a poultry food. South Sweden has for some time been utilizing cad ayers of various animals in this Way A considerable amount of fat is also secured by sllimming large containers paced in the sewers leading from ho- tels, restaurants and other places where there is an unavoidable waste of fat
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
HOLLAND KEEPS AN EYE
 ON SPIES OF BOTH SIDES

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 6. - Three telegraph operators, who were charged with having supplied to an Agent of the British Intelligence Service copies of telegrams exchang- ed between ministers of the Central Powers at the Hague and their gov ernments, have been sentenced here, The ringleader was condemned to a years imprisonment A girl operator, who had been drawn into the affair by the principal offender, was given conditional sentence of five months.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

any personal problems and to help you in any way they can. They are picked because of their willingness and skill in rendering service. They will always make you welcome, Get in touch with either of these organiza- tions as soon as you have the Oppor- tunity after you reach camp. The chaplain attached to each regiment also looks after the spiritual and the moral welfare of the men.
 In every cantonment there will be a complete library building where you will be able to obtain books and mag aziues of all kinds. This is arranged with the help of the American Library Association.
 In each cantoument the Commis- sion on Training Camp Activities is erecting a large auditorium, This is to be used partly as a theater and partly for athletic instruction. Some of the best theatrical companies in the country will put on Broadway pro- ductions for your benefit. These per formances will be free. A place will be provided for everyone,
 Those men who like singing will have plenty of chances to enjoy "sing songs" on a big scale. The commis- sion has secured the services of we'll known chorus leaders to take charge of camp singing.
 A great deal of attention has been given to athletics. An expert will give boxing lessons to large groups of men. This instruction is volun- tary but it will be well worth while for you to attend.
 In some of the camps where bath ! ing beaches are not far away, instuc- tion will be given in swimming. Team athletics, such as baseball basketball, and football, will be de- veloped under the guidance of expert coaches. One of the members of the commission will be in general charge of this line of activity in all the va riOus camps.
 Of course all these facilities are for use in your spare time only. They are not to interfere with the steady process of training which alone can make you a real soldier. However you will enjoy your hours of recre- atiOn all the more because they have been preceded by hours of hard work. The recreation as well as the work has ! its place in the general plan for turn l ing out an efficient army of self-re- 1 liant citizen soldiers in the quickest | possible time
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

men. Furthermore, his statement was not denied.
 9. Did Edison boast wildly when he said he had solved the last war pug gle? Well-you can number 100 mag teal inventions from Edisons brain Can you number one boast?
 4. Was the navy department talk ing through it's hat when it said that U-boats were unmasked ten miles or more away?
 3. Is the high government official who said Edison had finished a job that would make him the worlds greatest man" crazy?
 6. Is the Westinghouse company turning itself into a prison because it believes that will attract labor in these times of labor shortage? 2. Why doesn't some high official put these speculations to rest by an official denial of them all?
 Isn't it plain that, instead of more than the facts being revealed, there exist more facts than have even been hinted at?
 Jules Verne predicted the U-boat.
 John P. Holland built it.
 H. c. Wells in his "War of the Worlds" told how the invading in habitants of Mars used against the earth folk a powerful light ray that burned everything in the path it fell upon.
 Is Edison ready, through a Nesting house-made machine, to turn this light ray on the German sharks?
 The wonderful war mystery is the most gripping war thought today.
 It will be the greatest world news item some day soon, Wouldn't you like to know in ad- vance, just what it is?
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
RUBBER CROP SCARS
 IN DUTCH WEST INDIES

BATAVIA, Netherlands East In- dies, Sept. GA big increase in the rubber production of the Netherlands East Indies is shown by statistics for 1916 just published by the Association of Rubber Dealers.
 The total crop of the Netherlands East Indies in the current year is es- timated at 4O,7OO,OOO pounds, an ia- crease of 40 per cent. American capi-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

tai has recently taken an increased interest in the growth of rubber in the Dutch colony.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
EDISON WORKS NIGHT AND DAY ON
 GREATEST MYSTERY OF THE WAR

ORANGE, N. J., Aug. 2a, (By Maill - Here is the wonderful war mystery.
 More thrilling than trench capture! More important than wheat! More romantic than air duels! More en- crossing than these and all the resG, because it is still a mystery.
 What is the mysterious secret ir. vention Edison, Americas wizard, has perfected to destroy the U-boats? This is the big question mark of the entire world,
 Here are the facts.
 1. Almost a year ago it was wide ly announced that Americas electric genius had a marvellous scheme by which electric rays would set off eX-
 
 plosives at great distance. 9. Several months ago a promin- ent member of the naval consulting board of experts announced American inventive genius was about to turn against Germany a mysterious de- structive agent that would rid the sea of U-boats.
 9. July IA Edison himself, in one of his rare statements, issued to his su5ordinates, said cryptically: "We now have all the rebellious elements under control Today will be remem- bered as the time we removed the last jinx from the record"
 4. July 2Oth the navy department permitted the announcement that a device to detect U-boats ten miles away was nearly perfected.
 3. A high government official said only a few days ago that Edison had just completed a task that would make him the greatest man in the world.
 6. The Westinghouse company, the leading makers of electric appliances, is enHsting 1000 men willing to be absolutely locked in from the outside world, holding no communication with it, for ten months, making "war munitions"
 2. Edison, white-haired, had been working for months, 16, IS, 20 hours a day, in a veritable frenzied debauch of sleepless nights and days, on the submarine problem before he made his electrifying announcement
 8. No government official will say a word.
 Now-What Is the Conclusion? 1. Was the announcement of the new rays of remarkable power some body's dream?
 9 Was the naval consulting boar, expert either a liar or a maniac? Tn, board is not made up of that kind O tai has recently taken an increase, interest in the growth of rubber in thC
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
HOME-READING COURSE FOR
 CITIZEN-SOLDIERS

ssued by the War Department and all rights to reprint reeyed)
 This thirty is offered the selected for National practical help in getting started in right way informal and does attempt to give binding directions These contained in the various manuals and regulations United Army which this Course s merely introductory.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06

LADIES' and gents washing, ironing
 and mending s. E. cor Third and Washington. Mrs. LaFontaine. S6
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says Watoga Lady, "As To Whil
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, W. Va.-Mrs.S S. W. Caldwell.
Of this town, says: "When about IS years
Of age, | suffered greatly -. Sometimes
would 60 a month or two, and ! had
terrible headache, backache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then -. it would lat
. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me a bottle Of
Cardui, and | began to improve after
taking the first bottle, SO kept 1t up till !
took three 81 gained, and was well
and strong, and | owe it all to Cardui.
am married now and have 3 children
-. Have never had to have a doctor for
female trouble, and just resort TO Cardui
II | need a tonic. am glad to testify to
what it has done for me, so as to help
others"
II you are nervous Of weak, have head
aches, ~backaches, or any Of the other
ailments so common to women, why not
give Cardui a trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. It may
be the very medicine you need.
NC-l3
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
WIFE SLAYER CHOOSES TO BE
MARK GOOD ~MARKMANSHIP.

Salt Lake City, Utah, July 6-(By
Union Associated Press)-Howard De
Weese, sentenced to death for the STAY
ing Of his wife last September, has
chosen to be shot today rather than
hanged. He forbade friends and coun-
Gil to try to secure a reprieve for him,
The laws of Utah provide that a per-
son sentenced to death may choose the
way to die. De Weese asked that the
prison guards be sure of true mark
manship, as he did not "care to be
played with" De Weese eloped with
the wife of Harry Fisher, a New York
haberdasher. She obtained a devorce
in Reno and they married. Last Sep
TENDER Mrs. De Weese was found
A few months later when
De Weese surrendered in Chicago, he
to numerous burglaries and
boosted that he was the greatest dia-
mond thief Of the last decade. He
said his wife was slain by other
robbers who were after $4,000 worth
Of jewelry which he had stolen.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
EUROPEAN NEWS AND VIEWS

London, July 6-(By Union Associ-
ated Press)-In connections with the
rumor that some new peace proposal
is likely to be made during the session
of the German Reichstag which con-
venedyesterday, sensational reports
come from Hungary to the effect that
the leaders of the Independent party
are waging a campaign against insn-
cial and industrial leaders, &C .usirg
them of being responsible for the war,
and preventing peace. (
France has taken on new heart.
The actual presence of American
troops within her borders has had the
effect too exhilerating for words.
France will do all in her power to
make the Americans feel welcome.
The soldiers who spent their few
first days of leave in Paris bear elo-
quent witness to the statement.
Although experts says that the war
will be won in the air, the boys in tic
trenches are going to do their part to
make history of field warfare.
The Germania, a famous racing
yacht formerly owned by Lieutenant
Won Bohlen und Halbach of Germany,
which was seized by the British Govern
ment at Cowes at the beginning of the
war, has been sold for $4,000 to Capt.
Hannevig of Norway. The Germania
twice won Emperor Williams Cup at
Cowes. She cost $225,0 900 Captain
Hannevig also purchased the racing
cutter, Paula ILL.,, for $4,000. The
Lasca II sold for $195,0O. Both these
yachts formerly we're owned by Ger
mans, but we're seized at Cowes when
the war began.
Practically every mile of the British
coast is guarded by the British bicycle
militia. A cyclist patrol usually on his
beat" for three hours, returning to
quarters for a rest period, which is
followed by the days routine of physi-
cal training, musketry practice, bayo-
net practice and maneuvers similar to
that followed in regular infantry camps
Most of the cyclist force hope n day
to be called across the Channel. The
day for which they look is the time
when a great mobile force will be re-
quired in Belgium and Germany to
pursue a ~retreating and demoralized
enemy.
According to the leading Irish Nat
ionalist, CONSUMPTION for the men of
Ireland is a dead issue. In the first
place undoubtedly it would not be
carried out in Ireland without perhaps
the most violent and sanguinary re-
sistance.@ 1t would never have been
allowed to pass through the House of
Commons by the Irish party. And fl
naly, Ireland is today meeting Eng
lands greatest need. By putting 7OO,-
900 additional acres into tillage and
food production she is furnishing Eng
land with what England needs now
food.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
dsa for wAterlna Streets,

0o0o Sd0a Tor Watering StreeSo.
Milan waters It, streets from the
electric tram cars On these Watering
cars reservoirs hsve been adapted to
the platforms and these reserr otrt
asS emptied a. the q runs by means
Of perforated tubes placed tan shavI
6 tho front and. back NJ tAs ca.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
SENATOR PENROSE PREPARING
FOR NEW TEST OF POWER

Pittsburgh Pa, July 6-(By Union
Associated Press)-With the legisla-
ture adjourned, political interest of the
State centers on the Pittsburg mayor
atty fight. The result of the fight is
of vital importance to United States
Senator Penrose, who is backing E. V.
Babcock, a millionaire lumberman
against Commissioner MCGEE. and DR..
J.. P. Keer, president of the city's nom
partisan council. Armstrong, the pre-
sent Mayor is friendly to the Penrose
forces. The mayoralty fight is really
the opening skirmish for the guber-
Material battle next year
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
CHUM BOB'S SPORTING TALK

New York, July 6-(By Union Asso-
icated Press)-Having been laid up
several weeks with a badly cut left
eye, Silent Martin, the deaf mute mid
dleweight, has not had much to say.
He is again ready for business, how
ever, and tonight will be seer at the
Brown A. C. Of Far Rockaway, with
Augie Rather as his opponent. The
bout is for ten rounds.
Enos Kick, n time football player
and AROUND athlete at Carlisle, is the
first American Indian to loose his life
in the trenches in France. Despite
the fact that he had a wife and four
children on the Oneida Reserve at
Muncie, Ontario, Kick enlisted as a
private in the Canadian Infantry.
Every year bring forth a BUGGY
Horse" or a "plow horse" that becomes
famous-at least in print. The SEN
sation for this year, it would seem, is
likely to be a trotting gelding called
Stephen, that is being raced on the
Michigan half-mile tracks by Uri
Pierce, the Canadian who bought Unko
2:O6 IA and Vanko 2:10 IA success
full race trotters, to the states, Pierce
secured the gelding for a song buying
him right out of the shaftsof a buggy
and he looks to be a 2:12 trotter right
now over the twice-around
What ais Elmer Myers is a question
that the fans have been asking them
selves ever since the season began.
Last year the Pennsylvania lad looked
like the best pitching find in the
American League. He curved COM
mendably for a team that vas a hope
less tailender. This season, Myers has
not earned his salt with the Athletics.
He has pitched slowly all season and
Connie Mack is almost afraid to send
him to the tee.
Joe Borrell deserves credit for slip
ping away in the quiet manner he did
and enlisting in the navy. There have
been many prominent fighters who
have declared they intended to enter
the service and made money through
it. Jess Willard announced several
months ago that he offered his SER
vice to the country but vas refused.
The University of Minnesota will
take up football again next fall, in the
opinion of DR.. Henery L. Williams,
coach of the Gopher eleven. II am
satisfied Minnesota will play out its
football schedule next fall" DR.. Will
liams declared. 1T is not possible an
make an official statement to this ef-
feet, but l feel certain that it will come
about" If football is reestablished,
DR.. Williams must develop a team
from raw material, as all veteran
gridiron stars have entered military
service.
There are enough Johnson's in base
ball to make an ambulance corps.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
TRUCK MANUFACTURERS
TO HELP WAR PLANS

Washington, July 6-(By Union
Associated Press)-A census of motor
truck manufacturing companies just
made reveals the fact that most truck
manufacturers Of the country r
holding themselves in readiness for
war productions, and a furnish at a
moments notice 300 complete new
trucks a day. More than 1000 r in
stantly available. A few of the large
makers are already devoting ONE en-
ergy to production Of ammunition on
a modest scale, the plan being to IA
miliarize the employees with tie NUM-
tions routine.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
MNk On leathsh

Rub leather chairs VIII . little
fresh milk TO prevent cracks II the
leather. Do this about once . week.
Whiting spread on 4 damp flannel
cloth will remove all spots from
painted wood without hurting tho sur
face and without firing the arm Which
eDplies It
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
WANTED

W. are in the market for SCRAP
Iron, Rags, Rubber and all kinds Of
Metals; also all kinds Of Hides, Wool,
etc. WE PAY CASH FOR EVERY.
THING.
TELEPHONE $40
GREENWOOD IRON & METAL CO.
Carrollton Ave. Greenwood, Miss. q
Next to Stoner Gin Co.
Branches at Itta Bena, Schlater and
M0Orhead, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07

The Drawback.
There ara just ~ good fish in the
~ % were ever caught--but they
may b . tribe shy whom II comes 70
swallowing The bait
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-07
Tree That Furnishes sls,st.

Tree That Furnlshse BIttsf.
Atree grows In Ashanti and around
the woods near Kabba resembling In
appearance the English oak. and It 10
1said to furnish excellent butter. A
curious fact about this vegetable but
ter Is that It keeps in perfect coudi
ton oil the year round
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
RED CROSS CHAPTER
 ORGANIZED ON THE ISLAND;
 GOVERNOR MAKES ADDRESS

TREADWELL, April 23.-A large and enthusiastic gathering of Doug las and Treadwell women was held
 at the home of Mrs. P. Il. Bradley on Saturday afternoon for the or ganization of chapter of the Ameri- can Red Cross for the organization of chapter of the American Red
 Cross on Douglas Island. Governor Strong addressed the meeting, giving the history and accomplishments of the Red Cross movement from it's origin in Geneva, Switzerland in 1861 to the present time and the won derful work it has done for the alle- viation of suffering in the great war now raging in Europe. He urged upon his hearers that it is the patriot ic duty of every American woman
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

to join the Red Cross and through it to give what help she can to her country. g
 That the appeal went home is shown by the fact that out of about fifty women present every one signed the roll who was not already a. mem her. Mrs. Strong also gave talk outlining the work so far accom- plished in Juneau and Thane, which was very much appreciated. by her hearers. A review of the cores pondence so far had by the organi- ration committee with the national headquarters at Washington, D. c, and suggestions regarding the work which the local society may take up were then made by Mrs. R. H. Pratt. chairman of the meeting. After a hrief general discussion and the en- rollment of all present who were not already members, adjournment was taken until next Friday afternoon at which time work will be begun on the making of supplies and the use of doctors and nurses and wound ed soldiers on the front. The meet ing place will be announced as soon as determined by the committee. It is planned. also, to elect officers and complete the organization of the chapter at that time. More names are being added every day and those interested hope to have over a hun fred on the roll before the end of the week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
DOUClASiTES WANT HARRY MORTON TO STAY
 IN OFFICE OVER THERE

DOUGLAS, April 23.-A petition signed by 200 or more residents of Douglas Island was presented to United States Marshal J. M Tanner asking that Deputy Marshal Harry F. Morton be retained on the Island. The petitioners give great praise to Deputy Morton for his services at Douglas since his induction into of flee.
 Marshal Tanner has informed the people of Douglas that MT. Morton shall be continued in his present po- sition as long as his services con-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

tinue to be as satisfactory as they have been in the past.
 The Douglas Island News, com menting upon the matter. says: "The petition to have Deputy Marshal Morton retained on the Island is a timely one. and will. no doubt, be granted. Morton is proving terror to the peddlers of booze and other criminals and his services are much needed here. City Marshal Johnson is also making an excellent start as an official