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Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
MAY GET CHILDREN TO
HELP CUT DOWN PRICES

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 2S.-The
enlistment of school children of the
United States in efforts to defeat the
high cost of living by greater produc-
ton of vegetables in school gardens
was considered here today by the
School Garden Association of Am
erica. 1t met as a part Of the an
nual convention of the superintend-
eney division of the National Educa-
ton Association. Plans were made
by which agriculturists connected with
the city schools will obtain permission
to use vacant lots and back yards for
this use.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
CALLAHAN is GIVEN
DECISION OVER HANLON

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 28.-FranIie
Callahan of New York tonight was
awarded the decision over Jimmie
Hanlon of Denver by Referee AL
v ambsganes, who stopped their SEIZED
uled 2O-round fight at the opening of
the 18th round, saying the bout was
too one-sided. Hanlon fought well IN
til the sixth round. The fighters are
Iightweights.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
INSANE MEXICAN is
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Officers John Brown and Earl Bets
worth arrested a crazy Mexican at
the local depot Tuesday. The Mexi-
can had secured heavy piece of iron
and was following a woman and little
girl about with it, and when taken up
and questioned said that he intended
to use it on the woman on account of
her objection to his running away
with the little girl, a child Of about
six years.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
GARRISON AND HALL WIN
BILLIARD PLAY HONORS

BOSTON, Feb. 2S.-T. Henry
Clarkson and Nathan Hall, both Of
Boston, were winners in the third
days play in the national amateur
class A 1872 balk-line billiard cham
pionship tournament today. Clarkson
defeated Edward Rein of Chicago, 400
to 316, in go innings, and Hall won
from Eugene L. Milburn of Memphis,
Tenn, 400 to 219, in Al innings.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
SECURES BIG COPPER
PROPERTY WEST OF AJO

Joe Winchester, well and favorably
known in Mohave county, is reported
to have secured a copper property
about 40 miles west of Ajo. The
character of the ore body is similar to
that of the New Cornelia, which is
said to have the largest body of de-
veloped copper ore in the world. Back
of Winchester are the Hayden-Stone-
lacking interests.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03
DECREASE IN SHIPPING

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 2s.-From
40 foreign steamers entering this
port in January there was a decrease
in February of As.
Mohave County miner., 1917-03-03

the contagious diseases, Of which
pneumonia is the most feared. The
percentage of sickness, however, is
not high the medical officers state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
To Hold Hearing Soon
On Pink Boil Worm

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 31.-The
danger of introducing the pink boil worm
and other injurious insects in cotton seed
adhering to imported cotton seed cake,
meal and other cotton seed products ex-
cept oil, has led the secretary Of agricul-
ture to call a hearing to determine whether
such products should be admitted under
restriction. or whether their importation
from all foreign countries should he pro-
hibited. The hearing will he held in Room
1853 Il street, :. W., Washington, ID
C., at 10 90 o'clock a. m, June 4, 1917.
Those interested are invited to attend tho
hearing or to express their views in writ
ing TO the Federal Horticultural Board
IT,. :. Department of Agriculture, Wash
ington, ID. c.
No quarantine restrictions are contem-
plated for cotton seed oil which j. not I;
carrier of seeds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
Tobacco Dealers Of
England Unpopular
(Associated Press Corrcspondence.)

ottfNppibNHttsf
LONDON, May 31.-The most unpopu-
lar person in England at the present day
are the retail tobacco dealers. They are
accused Of the most brazen stroke of war
profiteering that has yet been achieved
The budget introduced last week raised
the tax on tobacco by forty four cents a
pound. Thereupon almost all Of the deal
ers announced a raise in prices averaging
On all forms of tobacco about sixty four
cents a pound. The dealers take advan-
|tage of an extra tax to charge the ron
sumner the tax and also an extra profit OF
twenty cents a pound. The consumers
are indignant, but rs the dealers generally
hang together, the consumers nave no rem
|edy except to stop using tobacco. There
is an additional grievance in that a large
proportion of the tobacco used in England
is consumed by the soldiers training. on
leave, or in hospitals. and purchased by
home people to send 10 their soldiers al
the front.
The profits resulting from this ~increas-
ed tax really work out at more than TWEEN
profit are charged on all the tobacco in
stock which paid duty at the old rate
So that, on the stocks in hand when the
duty was raised, the dealers are making d
new profit of sixty-four cents a pound.
The tobacco trade will make about $55,-
600. 900 a year for collecting the new dut,
which is expected to yield $50, 000. 900 rev.
enue, according to the estimates of a cor
respondent of the Daily Mail. lie figure.
also that the traders have about 44,00O..
900 pounds in stock on which they will
charge the new duty to consumers, with.
out having paid it themselves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
BROWNSVILLE DAILY HERALD: THURSDAY, NAY 81. 1917.

fellows is exempt from the duty of regis
~tration unless he is serving in the United
States army, navy or in that part of the
national guard or naval militia which on
registration day is in the Federal service,
or unless he is an officer in the Officers
reserve corps or an enlisted man in the
enlisted reserve corps in active service. In
connection with this military service mat
ter young Brown will be asked if he eve,
has had any kind Of military service what
~soever. lie must be specific in answering
these question.
DO you claim exemption from draft ?
This question will be asked of young
Brown. Ii he says yes, he must give his
reasons briefly and in words hat cannot
be mistaken. This is not his final claim OF
exemption. lie will lave ample opportuni-
.ty to make that later. The question j.
simply to give the government statistical
information. Ii should be understood by
all young men that they are not exempt
from registration because they happen ia
belong to some class from among which ex-
emption may be made. Registration j. one
thing and exemption is another. All men
between the ages fixed in the law must
register, with the few exceptions namd
above.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
POTATO CROP is
''$i4,500 FOR Him
Ic. N. TAMDY,s CROP BRINGS HIM TO-
tai OF 100 BUSHELS TO ACRE Ex-
I CEPT ACREAGE FROST KILLED.
$ A RENITO LIGHTLY

If anyone should entertain the idea that
the Valley is not a potato country he
should talk with G. N. Tandy for a short
while and this erroneous idea will soon be
ldispelled.
Mr.. Tandy's crop averaged 100 bushels
to the acre this year, excepting 80 acres
which was damaged by frost. The rest OF
his crop produced splendidly, and he j.
wei lpleased with the yield and prices real
lied. notwithstanding the loss he sus-
tanned by the frost.
Mr.. Tandy lives on the Fresnos tract,
about seven miles from San Benito, and in
conversation with him this morning he
stated that he shipped this year, besides
the potatoes saved for seed, $500 bushels
This crop he sold for $3.50 per bushel, Oh
the total sum of $4,000. lie j. putting
his seed potatoes in storage now for nexi
seasons planting. He will increase his
acreage next year, a he states he vii
plant 5000 bushels, and expects n good
WELD as that which he had the present
season.
II is very likely that he will also get a.
ISoou IIittS ntAi StdSeh az ahos WINCH ~
received this year, a the crop in other
potato states will not be large, according
TO indications at this time.
On the 35 acres which Mr.. Tandy lost
from the frost he only realized about 400
bushels, just about seed planted. Had il
not been for this unlucky streak, his yield
this year would have been about three
Thousand more bushels, from which his
crop would have yielded him from $4,000
additional. which would have made his
crop worth $23,500. Plant more potatoes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
EUL0GIzES MERCANTILE MARINE


Associated Press Correspondence
LIVERPOOL, May 31.-The mercantile
marine came in for a good deal of
eulogy from many quarters at the annual
meeting of the Mercantile Marine Asso-
citation recently. Ii was stated that 5000
merchant service officers were serving
with the navy and that 100 have been killed
in action. During the war, masters and
have earned awards including
three Victoria crosses and twenty dis
tinguished service orders. Many have re
Iceived foreign orders and one member re-
|ceived the gold medal for the bravcst deco
|of the year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31

swer the inquiries which will be put to
him by the registrar on the day when he
appears to nave his name enrolled on the
prospective army lists.
early morning of registration day and
guide him through his duties from the time
he enters the registration place until he
goes about his ordinary days work.
The first thing which young Brown will
be asked to do i TO state his name in full
and his age in years. This means that
Brown is to give in full his first, middle
and last name. When it comes to the Civ
ing Of his age young Brown will give it in
years, ignoring months, weeks and days.
If, on his last birthday, he was "A years
Of age, the registrar will enter twenty
four years" upon the registration card.
Young Brown will be asked to give his
address. He must give it In ~ 80 that
there can hc no mistake possible. lie should
give The street, its number. village or city
ani The county and state in wa;ch he lives.
While the age i to be given in years only
Brcvn will be asked to give rs birthday,
tho day of the month and the ycsr in which
he first saw the light.
II would be well for young Brown, if he
has any possible reason for doubt in the
matter, to inform himself specifically be-
fore going 10 the registration place as to
Just what his condition in life *, as it re-
lates to citizenship. If he i native born,
his inquiry should not go any further. lie
should inform himselff concerning his stat
Us in case he were born in a foreign coun-
try.
II may he that his parents rave not be
come naturalized citizens of the United
States, or il may be that his father has
only taken out his first papers. A clear
understanding Of the citizensh status i
essential.
OF course there will be many young
Browns in the United States who are not
native to the soil and who have not taken
out their naturalization papers, and whose
parents perhaps still are aliens. In cases
like this special inquiry will be made by
the registrar to determine just what the
Sldiu~ - uhuci bC r" So'tAh ~
question relating TO aliens.
Young Brown will be asked what his
present trade, occupation, or office *. He
should make his aswcr brief, farmer
miner or whatever line of business he
follows. He should add the exact ma
turc of his occupation whether or not he i
employed in a machine shop, an automobile
factory or other industry. 'y'"f
If it should be that Brown il an Officer
of the state or federal government, hi
should so state, name his office and "a,
whether it is under state or federal gov.
eminent.
One of the question which Brown i I,
answer carefully and thoughtfully Is tina
which relates to the question of depend
ents. lie will be asked if he has a father
or mother, "A wife or child under II year.
of age: or n sister or brother under tn,
same age solely dependent upon him fol
support.
When the young man is asked if he i
married or single the answer must concerr
itself with his present condition. Tn,
question means, are you married now
No young man, between 81 and 30, in.
elusive, Samuel l.. Brown or any of his
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
TO REGISTER
EASY MATTER
FOR ALL MEN
MAR DEPARTMENT ISSUES BULLETIN
On HOW 70 ANSWER QUESTIONS
WHEN BEING ENROLLED FOR
POSSIBLE ARMY SERVICE.
SON OF NATIVE BORN OR DULY NAT.
uRALlzED PARENTS SUBJECT TO
SEkvlCE-ExAMPlE C0MSlO-
Erred IN DISCUSSION.

WASHINGTON, May 81. - Registra-
ton day is Tuesday, June 5.
What does a young man do on regis
tration dayf He does his duty to his
country, and he will find that the ways and
means Of doing it are not laborious, in
volved or complex.
In a bulletin called slow to Answer
Question on Registration Cards. the war
department has considered the case of an
individual young American who is called
for convenience sake Samuel L. Brown,
and has given him instructions how to an
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
MISS USUAL AMERICAN INFLUX.


STRATFORD-ON-ANON, England. May
3l.-Thc trustees of Shakespcare's birth
place and Anne Hathaway's cottage are
ether visitors, the lack of which has ser
iously affected their financial position dur
ing the past year. 1t has therefore been
decided to raise the price of admission. e
restrict free passes, 10 reduce the staff
and invite honorary assistance in guiding
tourists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
BRAZILIAN SECURITIES GOING UP

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence.)
LONDON, May 3l.-One Of the few feat
urcs on the stock exchange recently has
been the steady recovery in values Of Bra
lillian securities, which are now from -four
to nine per cent above the lowest prices
touched this year. This i due 10 an in
creased demand from investors owing Ia
the rapid recovery in the Brazilian ex
change.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31

Mining experts in the Philippines agree
that n stcaday increase in the gold pro.
duction of the islands may be expected
for an indefinite period.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31

Brushes that u Frenchman has invented
to he carried on automobile running boards
shoes III the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
LAND OF AMAZON BOOMING FOR WARD
 TO AID AMERICA
Brazil, First of the South American Counties to Join Hands With Great Sister of North, Will Soon Give Passports to German Diplomats
 and Die Will Be Cast in World Conflict

Ric de Janero April 9Eary rupture of relations between Brazil and Germany expected by tomorrow morning at the latest The break depends solely the formay of the recep ton the official report from Paris the sinking of the Brazil ian steamer Para1a by German submarine. Te break probably will be followed by the seizure of German shios in Brazil.
 Rio de Janeior April 9Dr h. Muller foreign minister has refused the German minister Dr. Muller then orders that Rio de anero be made ready once for a mission abroad
 Dr. Muller conferred with the minister and the chief of staff He urgently requested report from the Brazilian legation in Paris.
 Washington April 9-ln Latin American diplomatic quar- ters here it said late today that Dr. Muler refusal to ceve the German minister Brazil undoubtedly meant that the government definitely had decided to all diplomatic lations with Germany
 Dr. Muers orders that steamer be prepared at for mission abroad' interpreted meaning that the Brazil ian government also had determined to arrange for the me ate departure of the German officials It considered doubtful that 46eman ships in Brazilian ports would be
 at this me unless should appear that the vessels might tep escape in danger of being damaged or de oyed by tleir crews a@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
MUNITION BOARD TO BE CREATE
 BY GOVERNMENT

MT. Scott is one of the country's leading experts on munitions production. Other civilians have had much to do with sup the army and navy members are experts on munitions standard and manufacture They were designated by departmental and bureau chiefs.
 The board will be expected to equip and arm forces called into service. said the de- fense councils announcement, with the least possible disarrangement of normal industrial conditions or interference with shipments to the entente allies. It's imme- diate efforts will be directed toward CO., ordinating army and navy purchases and in assisting in requirement of raw ma terials for men. It will study the coun- trys manufacturing facilities and will es- tablish precedence in army and navy or- ders.
 Tt is not intended" said the announce ment by the council that the new board shall have the power to issue purchase orr ders or to bind the government in cons tracts for purchases. These things will continue to be done by the respective fed- eral departments.'
 The order of delivery of military and naval material both domestic and four- dation as provided under contracts now being filled, will not be disturbed. it was requirements. The importance of early land prompt shipments to the allies will Dc recognized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

Washington, April 9.--Creation of gen. eral munitions board was announced to- day by the council of national defense It will be headed by Frank A. Scott, a Cleve- land manufacturer, and will be charged with supplying the army and navy With munitions and equipment. One of It's chief functions will be to decide between the country's military and industrial needs.
 The boards establishment puts into the hands of a group of army and navy offi- cers. and industrial leaders virtually the sa1 task given the British minister of munitions It creates machinery for government department of munitions with it's head a cabinet minister if conduct or the war brings the need. Active military and naval participation in the conflict, many believe, will produce that necessity.
 Twenty men, IS of them army and navy officers make up the board. Besides, MT. Scott. its civilian members are Bernard N. Baruch. Howard F. Coffin, Julius Ros- enwald and pr. Franklin Martin. From the army there are Brig. Gen. Thomas Cruse. Col r. c. Hodgson, Col H. Fischer. Lieut.. Col J. E. Hoffer, Maj. F. E. Pierce, Maj. Charles Wallace and Capt A. B. Parker, and from the navy Rear Admiral H. Fl. Rousseau. Rear Admiral w. S. Capps, Commander R. H. Leigh Commander L. A, Kearney. pr. R. C. aol- combe, Paymaste J. H. Hancock. Lieuts w. B. Lemley and l.. McHewe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

credit to the governments making com
 mon cause with us against Germany to
 enable them to secure essential supplies
 in the United States and carry on the
 war with increased effect. The most
 serviceable thing we can do immediately
 for the common cause is to furnish credit
 to these foreign governments who, in
 conjunction with us, are fighting Ger
 many. This financial aid ought to be
 extended at the earliest possible moment.
 It will be trebly valuable and effective
 if extended now.
 'rhe purpose is to purchase the obliga-
 tons of the foreign governments to which credit is given-such obligations to bear the same rate of interest, and in other
 essentials, to contain the same terms and conditions as the bonds of the United States.
 POPULAR LOAN The bonds of the United States will be offered at great popular loan and the widest opportunity will be given to the public to subscribe, and by subscribing, to perform one of the most patriotic try at this time.
 Tn view of the fact that the laws
 of the United States forbid the payment of commissions on sales of government bonds, it is extremely gratifying to have received so many offers from bankers and others throughout the country of the free use of their service and facilities in mak- ing the proposed bond issue a success. It is the purpose of the government to make use of these offers and to seek the assistance of the federal reserve lbanks, the national banks the state banks and trust companies, the savings | banks, Insurance companies, private banks and investment bankers throughout l the country in the public offering that will be made of the governments bonds. ! Every governmental agency, such as the internal revenue offices and postoffices, will be asked to assist in this patriotic work. MEANS OF SALE When the Congress shall have granted the necessary authority to make public offer of the bonds, I shall take the bene- fit of the counsel of the most experienced bankers and investors in the country as to the best means of making the offering a pronounced success.
 "The wealth of the United States is so great, the investment resources of the country are so large, the strength of
 our banking situation is so phenomenal and the patriotism of our people is so aroused that I am confident that when the government offers it's bonds for pub 1 lie subscription the amount will be over whelmingly subscribed
 "So many offers have been received from banks, organizations and individuals rendering their service and facilities to the government free of expense in plac- ing the bonds at the disposal of the pub lie, that 1t has been absolutely impossi- | ble for me to make personal acknowl- | edgment and express my deep apprecia- ton and qualification at this genuine manifestation of patriotic interest in the efforts to finance the war. So I am ask
 (Continued Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

been considered almost impregnabe. The
 Canadians captured 2ooo prisoners. The
 artillery preparation before the infantry
 attacks were launched is described as
 resembling a veritable inferno.
 Not content with their successes be-
 tween Lens and Hen.n-sur-Co the
 British also struck viciously in the re- zion of Cambrai, where the village of Demicourt was captured and further progress was made in the neighborhood of Havrincourt wood, while still farther south additional gains were made around St. Quentin. . The Intensive aerial activity continues between the British and Germans. Paris reports that two German airplanes were destroyed and others driven down. Only minor operations have taken place on the eastern front from the Baltic sea down into Rumania. The usual bom- bardments are in progress on the Austro- Italian front. In Macedonia there have been reciprocal bombardments and smal
 infantry attacks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-President Wilson will insist on c0nscription.
 McAdoo thinks biG bond issue will go through.
 Richard OIney is dead. Brazil Is coming forward to aid America.
 British are starting great offen- sivc on Arras front. Munition board to be created hy government. 2Dent interviews president. 7-General Steiner says no trouble IA experienced. SBessemer to form home guard.
 LOCAL NEWS EJuIian Street In very good humOr with Birmingham. SIOss company elects its vice presl- dents. NY Birmlngham ready for convention of Alabama dentints. Birmingham'x btx mass meeting loud In acclaim of loyalty. 4-Editorial comment. e-eociety and Dolly Dalrympte. e-SDorta. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

Probably the greatest gains were made on 12-mile front from Given- chy-en-G -Gohelle, north of Arras, to Henin-sur-C Cojeul, southeast of Arras. Here defenses of all kinds, some of them most heavily fortified, were stormed and captured by the Cana dians. Notable among the positions is the famous Vimy ridge, which ire ouently has been the centeFof san guinary encounters.
 The German lne was patrolled to g depth of from two to three miles during Monday and at nightfall King Georges men were still pressing forward.
 The element of surprise evidently played prominent part in the British victory. for along the entire front re- |cently there had been nothing more thar small encounters and artillery duels. The thrust of the British was quick and vio Elent. gauged by the rapid sweep they made against positions that previously hax