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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
U.BOATS FAST PASSING AWAY
Fioures Given Out BY Shipping Board
Show Big Reduction in Losses
in Ships.

Washington. Oct. 24.-The rapid
passing Of the U-boatss effectiveness
was strikingly set forth in figures
made public by the shipping board.
The statistics, compiled from records
covering six months, show that. of
every 200 ships sailing in any of the
submarine war zones, one is attacked.
One out of every 1925 attacked is sunk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Five Nav Be Desertsrs.

Camp Dodge.-Charges of desertioA
are being preferred against FIVE draft
law evaders held in the guard house
of the Eighty-eighth division of the
national army at Camp Dodge. The sx-
IRENE penalties for desertion In time
of war is death. No definite announce
ment was made in connection with
the preparation of the charges but It
was intimated severe measures In all
probability would be taken If the de-
PENDANTS are found guilty, the cases
to serve as a warning to other men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
PLOT TO KILL PRESIDENT
Secret Service Men at Memphis, Tenn,
Arrest Eight Persons Charged
With Conspiracy.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. PA plot to
assassinate President Wilson on
Thanksgiving day has been discovered
by secret service agents in Memphis,
and eight men charged with being the
consprators have been arrested in diff
ferent places. according to federal Off
GERS here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
GIFTS TO SOLDIERS 7 POUNDS
Must Not Exceed That Weight,
Government Rules.

Washington. Oct. 24.-Christmas
presents and other gifts from home
for American soldiers in France must
be restricted to parcels of not more
than seven pounds each. The post
office department announced that 1t
had been informed by the American
postal authorities in France that I'M
der the arrangements with the French
railways the French postal service Is
unable to carry in the parcel post
packages In excess Of seven pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Cotton Dangerous Cargo.

Cotton is a dangerous cargo. II a
little oil happens to touch raw cotton
the result is spontaneous combustion.
A single bale of cotton saturated with
such an oil as boiled linseef and ~
ing at the bottom Of the hold, can be
compared only to a slow match at
tached to bomb Acids and other
chemicals form dangerous cargoes.
Carbide of calcium, for instance, Is
more dangerous than dynamite. Acety-
lene gas is made from this chemical
and the gas Is constantly given of II
the product Is exposed to air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
ARSENAL BUILDERS ON STRIKE
Contractors Men at Watertown,
Mass, Quit-More to Walk Out,
II Is Feared.

Watertown. Mass. Oct. 4.-Two
thousand union building laborers en-
plOyed by three firms of contractors
who are erecting ~ buildings at the
WATERFOWL arsenal are under union
orders to quit work today, in addition
to 800 who struck. The men object to
the employment of nonunion labor by
one Of the contractors. and demand
double pay for overtime work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

Average price, % years---$123.63
"There is no reason why the 1917
issues should not make as good a
showing or better than the former
ones. "The country is certainly get
ting bigger and better, and the Sc
curity is as good as it ever was"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
GERMANS DRIVEN
BACK BY RUSSIANS
Teutons Fail in Attempt 70 Land
on ESthonian Coast.
KAISER LOSES SIX WARSHIPS
Six Torpedo Beats Destroyed in Fight
Ing Around Islands in Gulf of
Riga-Two Dreadnauehts and
Transport Damaged.

Petrograd, Oct. 24.-The Germans
have made an attempt at second
landing on the Esthonian coast. The
war Office announces that they were
driven away by the Russians. The at
tempt was made near MOisekull
Manor, eight niles north Of Werder.
No naval engagement occurred in
connection with this maneuver. Ger
man warships were observed off Kun
vast, Moon island.
The Germans have evacuated more
trenches on the, northern end Of the
battle front. They were occupied by
the Russians. Trenches in the sector
north Of Hinsenburg manor were tax
en- by the Russians after an engage
ment.
Petrograd, Oct. 24.-Two German
dreadnaughts, one cruiser - torpedo
boats and one transport were put out
Of action by the Russians in the fight
ing around the islands In the Gulf OF
Riga last week, but their ultimate fate
is unknown, says an official statement
issued by the Russian admiralty. 1t
has been established that at least six
German torpedo boats were sunk In
the fighting. The Russians lost the
battleship Slava and a large torpedo
boat.
The admiralty staff, in its review OF
the fighting, says that the Russian
units fought excellently against the
superiority of the Germans. The
statement reads:
During October Fl important enemy
naval forces, together with Transports
were sighted by our outposts in the
Gulf of Riga. In Moon sound the en-
envy seems to be clearing the water OF
Instructions which we laid down.
There was no naval action during the
day, but enemy submarines were dis
covered in the Gulf Of Finland.
Kaiser Used Major Fleet.
I'm the recent operations the enemy
employed the major part of his fleet
and his overwhelming superiority en-
abled him to carry out debarkation
rapidly and successfully. Our fleet
only was able to do it's best to hinder
these efforts and to inflict maximum
losses. With this object we delivered
q series Of attacks, using all the naval
resources in our possession.
Sixteen German Ships Disabled.
"As a result of these operations the
enemy lost through mines, submarine
attacks and artillery fire, two dread
naughts, one cruiser, II torpedo boats,
one transport and numerous mine
sweepers, all of which were put out OF
action. Their ultimate fate is I'M
known.
1--WE have established the actual loss
only of six enemy torpedo boats, two
of which were of the small type and
were sunk by gunfire from our posi-
ton on Moon island. The other tor
pedo boats were sunk in combats or
blown up by mines. The wreck OF the
torpedo boat T-69 is visible on sand
hank in Kassar bay. Further, our
coast batteries sank four enemy tor
pedo boats.
"Our losses are the ship Of the line
Slava and a large torpedo-boat de-
stroyer of the Grom type. The eff
cheney of our other ships has been
maintained completely
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
schooIhouse Bonds Passed by Majority

SCnUU1fUUSc 6VTUS ~Soe0 y ""J9''@J
Irw1n.-Voting here was light on
the issuing of bonds for $4,000 to
complete and furnish the consolidat-
ed school building now in construc-
ton.
The total vote was 81 for and IL
against the bonds; &c men and Is
women voted for and 16 men and !
women voted against.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
indianoIa BUYS Liberty Bonds.

Indianola.-A total of $4,000 worth
of Liberty bonds were bought here
following the patriotic mass meeting.
The Liberty mass meeting was held
as preliminary. to an extensive cam
paign for subscriptions. Enthusiasm
ran high during the meeting, which
was addressed by Judge Lawrence De-
Graft Of Des MOines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

This is the day of service, of high
and noble service. The nation calls
some of it's citizens to serve on the
battlefields of Europe 1t calls others
to serve at home. It calls upon all
of its citizens for financial help.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
CHICAGO Cadet Aviator Is Killed.

Belleville, Ontario. Oct. 24.-Cadet
Roebuck of Chicago, a member of the
Mohawk aviation camp, was killed
when the airplane he was operating
fell 500 fast. 1t was ROebuck's first
flight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
ANOTHER LOAN TO FRANCE
Brings American Loans to French
Republic Up to $780,
100000.

Washington, Oct. M.-The treasury
department announced new loan of
$2O,OOO,0OO to France, bringing Amer
lean loans to the French republic up
to $79O,OOO,OOO and the total loans to
the allies to S2,776, 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

The lists of those who purchased
Liberty bonds will be rolls of honor
second only to the muster rolls Of
those who stand between our homes
and German bayonets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

Americas liberty is at stake in this
conflict. Don't let any one beat you
in doing your part toward keeping the
fires of American liberty burning on
our affairs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Average price, "a years--$115.23
Present Bonds Better Yet,

The 80 year bonds issued at four
per cent in 1895 are still outstand-
ing, have made much better show
ing than the earlier issue, average
prices for each year to date being as
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
NO RIGHT TO MENACE HEALTH OF
OTHERS,

Any time Of the year is a good time
to fight the fly nuiasnce, but these
first warm DAYS Of spring are especial
ly so. fly killed now may avert a
multitude OF flies week later, for the
ny is most prolific breeder The
campaign against flies should be con-
sidered from two viewpoints first, TO
get rid OF the existing flies, second, to
prevent the breeding of other multi
tudes of the pests Screen in houses,
certain varieties of poison and the fa-
miliar "swatter" are effective weapons
against iiies now present and active.
Effective measures against the breed
ing Of flies must be taken by the COM
munity rather than the individual.
The individual who permits the ex-
isteuce in his stable or yard OF manure
or garbage which is a breeding ground
for flies endangers the health OF the en-
tire community If he would not vol
unfairly remove such nuisance and
menace 10 health he should be forced
to d6 SO. Public health is matter
which concerns the entire community
and no individual because he happens
70 own or rent certain piece OF prop
erty has any right to msintain condi.
tions which menace others.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
MUSCLE SORENESS RELIEVED.

Unusual work. bending and lifting
or strenuous exercise is q strain on the
muscles, thes become sore and stiff,
you are crippled and IN pain Slosn's
Liniment brings you quick relief. easy
to apply, it penetrates without rubbing
and drives out the soreness. A clear
liquid, cleaner than mussy plssters or
ointments, it does not stain the skin
or clog the pores. Always hsye a
bottle handy for the pains, aches of
rheumatism. gout, lumbago, grippe.
bruises, stiffness. backsche and all eI-
ernal pain. At your druggist, PC.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
new YORK TO ENROLL WOMEN.

Tho Adjutsnt General of.iNew York
has announced THAT theagNernment
of the state will begin taking q mili-
tary census of alla men.ssnd women
between the ages o.sixteen and sixty
four. The census.will.. start May list,
and it is expected will be,tcompleted
by May 18th. Women lfor.tmihtary
duty will knock gglley-west the argu-
ments Anticipated and.anti suffragists
whose stock contention was that
women should not vote because they
could not serve the country in war Of
ami consequently the ballot goes with
the bullet. In this century women
not only serve the country, bat actual
ly make the buietsl needed for the
safe guarding OF the land. Were the
women's services to..be withheld, no
country could defend itself.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

will do it.
The general experience OF farmers
during the last five years shows that
the production Of these grains> for mar
ket lie not usually practicable in North
eastern, Eastern, Southeastern and
Southern Oklahoma. In these die
tricts. the order of preference among
these'crops 10 clearly kafir. milo. fet-
erita, based on their relative ability to
Withstand damp weather after matur-
ity. Here the acreage planted to
these crops should be at least one-half
as much as OF corn.
Kafir lie produced for market pur-
poses in Northern and Central Okla
homa, and milo and feterita supple
ment 1t in producing grain for eed on
the farms. The acreage planted to
these crops here should at least equal
that planted to corn.
Farmers in Northwestern, .Weste rn. =.
and Southwestern Oklahoma and the
Texas Panhandle have learned through
experience which OF these crops are
most profitable on their own farms and
need not be urged to plant larger
acreages to them than they have
planted to corn.
The principal acreage should be
planted 10 kaffir. milo, and feterita at
the earliest dates which local e1pe-
rience has shown to be likely to result
IN getting stand. There will then be
time left for replanting if conditions
have been unfavorable for the early
planting.
These crops should be planted thin
ly-in rows 31a feet apart-not closer
than one grain to each inches in the
eastern third Of the state, IL inches IN
the middle third, and is inches in the
western third.
They should be planted on land
which has been prepared and cultiva-
ted before the planting is done and
should be given as frequent and as
clean cultivation as is given corn or
cotton.
Do these things well and there will
be feed raised in Oklahoma in this year
OF war and possible drouth.
Neglect them or do them indiser-
emily and VIII lie feed may be raised
the chance is very slender.
And 1.-The government" now has
plentyo OF things to do without having
10 care for those who will not do for
themselves.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES.
Sabbath School at 10 O'Clock.

Sabbath School at 10 o'clock.
Evening service at S O'Clock. Good
music. You are invited to worship
with Us.
The Ladies' Circle will hold 10 cen,
tea, Thursday afternoon, At the home
OF Mrs. Healy. Members and friendi
OF the church are invited.
Mrs. Laura Mackey-Sweet rendered q
solo at the services last Sunday even.
ing. Mrs. Sweet was formerly con-
nected with the choir and her many
friends were delighted ito hear hel
again. =
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
LETTER From FORMER CITIZEN.
Riverbank. Caitf.
Apri. 18th. 1917

Apri. 18th. 1917
The Herald, =.
Beaver, Oklshoma.
Dear Madam :-Rnclosed fipd cheek
for 81 90 for which please extend my
subscription for one year.
We have had unususlly cool weather
thi. spring. but sll indications so far
point to q heavy crop OF ali kinds Of
fruit this sesson.
The coast here is slso afflicted with
that Epidemic known as II. C. l..
War" 10 the town topic'now and il
rapidly becoming more OF a reality.
Part Of q Company Of the California
National Guards are locat-d here
guarding the Santa Fe railroad shop,
bridges, etc.
II has baen elk and one half year,
since We came to the Golden State
from Beaver county, where We rough
ed il from 1903 to 1910. homesteading
and proving Up . good quarter section
OF land northwest Of Beaver. / have
read with pleasure from time to time
OF Beaver county's advancement and
prosperity and rejoice with yon in get.
ting the long sought and looked for
railroad.
Yours truly,
". T. SPsAa
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
"GHAMBERlAIRS TABLETS .HAVf DONE
WONDERS FOR Me-"

81 have been sufferer from stom-
ach trouble Tor number OF years, and
although ! have used great number
Of remedies recommended for this
complaint, Chsmberlain's Tablets is
the frat medicine that has given me
positive and lasting relief" writes
Mrs. Anna Kadin ISpencerport, n. Y.
"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
wonders for me and value them very
highly" For sale by Davis Drug Co.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

Services next Sunday morning and
evening at the Christian Church as fol
lows:
Bible School at 10 o'clock
Morning service and Communion Al
II O'Clock
Christian Endeavor at I :15 O'Clock
Evening service at s O'Clock Fifth
lecture on the Prophecy OF Revelation
subject, "The Sign OF the Sixth Seal"
Everybody welcome.
L. l.. SHAW, Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
AN APPEAL TO The FARMERS.
{ By John Fields


The United States is at war with
Germany and Oklahoma 10 at war with
drought
The existing and possible effect OF
drouth in Oklahoma must be overcome
il this state is to sustain its own people
and produce q surplus to be contrib
uted toward the welfare OF the nation.
Both the war and the drouth may
coon terminate, but it is not safe to
assume that they will. 1t is raining
as / am writing this. And doubtless
there are spots slong the trenches in
France where they are not shooting
today. Neither condition 10 q definite
indication Of what may happen in July.
Oklahoma has had more experience
with drouth than the United States has
had with war. Dry weather has lost
many OF it's terrors for Oklahoma far
mers. They have learned to plant
crops adapted to their soils and farms
and to overcome difficulties as they
arise.
This is not the time for experiment
ing. Every lick that is struck must be
made to count toward the certainty of
prod uctioD OF food and feed.
The area planted to corn must be re-
inforced with at least an equal area
planted to sure feed crops-kstir, fet.
erIta. milo, cane, Sudan grass. millet,
cowpess and millet.
They must be planted as real crops,
whenever there s moisture enough to
give them start during the next six
weeks-not as ''catch" crops in June
and July after the grip of the summer
drouth is on.
Not all OF these crops are equally
adapted to all parts Of the state, but
every community has farmers with
experience in growing some of them
successfully and competent to give
definite directions Of local application.
These men should be consulted and
their advice followed.
Cane is the one crop which is grown
in every county and with which nearly
all farmers have had some experience
The cost OF seed may be reduced and
the certainty Of production assured by
planting in rows for cultivation instead
of broadcasting or drilling thickly.
Sudan grass is another forage CROP
which has given good results generally
but the cost and scarcity Of seed wi
prevent the planting OF much of al
acreage of it. Three to live pounds oI
seed of Sudan grass, drilled in row,
and cultivated, mag produce more for
age and more seed than 20 pounds sowr
thickly.
The growing of millet and peanut,
may we'll be limited to those VINO have
had previous experience with thes,
crops Millet has been grown success
fully all over the state. Profitable
crops OF peanuts have generally beer
limited to the sandy soils in the south
ern half OF the state.
All OF these forage crops are impor
tant, Their production in larg,
amounts will provide feed for liyestoct
and thus release the grain which MAY
be needed for human food,
But the certain produ of grsir
10 supplement- com and to take it
place is the vital consideration Katir
milo, and feterita are the crops whicl
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

g. ] Horne and wife, Of Gray. lef.
Tuesday for Braman, where they will
spend several weeks and may locate
permanently. They made the trip
overland in their car and will stop a,
various points along the way.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
A SYMBOL OF HEALIh.

The Pythagorians of ancient Greece
ate simple food, practiced temperance
and purity As badge they used the
iive-pointed star which they regarded
AS symbol of health. A red fiye-
pointed star appears on each package
OF Chamberlain's Tablets, and stin ful-
nils its ancient mission as a symbol of
health. II you are troubled with in
digestion, billiousness or constipation,
get package OF these tablets from
your druggist. You viii be surprised
At the quick relief which they afford.
For sale by Davis Drug Company
Spectators in ioodstuH create high
prices High prices sap the vitality OF
the peope through lack sufficient
nourishnent. Vitality is essential to
a successful prosecution of the war.
jan the speculators-or make, them
fight.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Mrs. Jessie Hanson is neg opera
tor 1t the Beaver telephone central
office. She will occupy rooms with her
sister, Miss Marie Harris, st the tele-
phone ofice this summer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Miss Chloe Dunkle left Tuesday for
her home at Springfield. Missouri, hsv-
ing completed her years work here ss
teacher Of the 7th and s,L grades in
our public school.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

David Shook and wife left Tuesday
for their new home at Salem. Missouri
Mrs. Shook was formerly Miss Hazel
Neh. daughter Of N. d. Nef. The
young couple were married last week
Best wishes OF Beaver friends are ex-
tended the happy newly-weds.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Mrs. c. J. Fowler and siep-dsogh-
! ,ers Misses Alice and Iva Fowler. were
smong the shoppers in the county .est
Tuesday from Clear creek
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Misses Edna and Clara Tweedie ana
Miss Helen Murphy left Monday morn
ing for their homes to spend the cum
mer vacation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

County Treasurer Fysinger visited
the latter part Of last week in the state
capital and transacted busInes.
matters.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

II. B. Wood returned Friday from
May to which place he had gone seek
ing job as manager Of a mercantile
establishment at that place. He re-
ceived encouragement and will proba-
bly, land the job this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

ir q letter to this Office, c. f. Still,
q former merchant OF Gate and who is
now located at Dickson, Tennessee.
orders The Herald sent to his address
and says, he 10 hungry for some Beaver
county news. Sojourners from old
Beaver always want to read the news
from back home."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Geo. II Wright. eI-county assessor
and member OF the firm Of Carson &
Company 10 driving . new Ford.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

FOR SALE-l6O acres OF best bottom
soir northwest quarter, section 10,
township 3north, range %. Deep we'll.
Easy payments to suit buyer.
KEMsrTz, 2l32 Mohegan Ave, Bronx,
New York. 1857 ct.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

FOR SALE OR TRADE for stock
4-room residence, one block from high
school, price $4,000. X. w. LIrrL E
Beaver, Oklahoma. 3-2a If.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

Mrs. John Sweet. OF Plains, Kansas,
formerly Miss Laura Msckey, and her
little daughter, were guests 1t the
home Of Judge and Mrs. 4. II. Loot.
bourrow the past week. Mrs Sweet
has many Beaver friends who were de.
lighted to see her. She sang at the
Presbyterian church Sunday night and
those who enjoyed her splendid voice
wren, ~ Miss Msckey, she instructed
in music here. found that il was as
charming as ever.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

CASH for Hides, Furs and Fat Stock
at Stranathan's Market. Phone 10.
ll-30 If.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

CALL Stranathsn's Market for high
est marAet price on hogs. Phone 20.
ll-30 II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03

NJ. q. McLeiland was down from
Gray Tuesday buying feed from cur
local dealers for his stock. He finds
the Beaver market rs good or better
than Others but everywhere feed stuE
is tout Of sight" IL could hardly De
expected to be otherwise. With farm
ers ie'ling their wheat for $1 10 and
better, bran and shorts 10 bound to be
high accordingly. II we dance, we
must pay the fiddler. Price regula-
tioh. II possible, would seem TO be the
practical thing.