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The Washington herald., 1917-01-15

materials and labor that made 1t possible that
these contracts might yield no profit whatever.
The price for these vessels is indeed high, for
the design calls for size and speed beyond any
thing ever before demanded
Now it so happens that the costs run beyond
the amount actually appropriated by Congress
on the basis of the cost estimates made a year
ago by the Navy Department
Finding this to be So and because shipbrild-
ers could not alter the inexorable cost facts and
reduce their bids 70 point within the early es-
Inmates of the Navy Department, the prices are
called "exorbitant;" the Secretary Of the Navy
writes letter to the Chairman Of the House
Committee on Naval Affairs, scoring the ship
builders, and Congress is asked to appropriate
S12OO0000 with which to equip the Government
navy yards to build these ships.
This request is made without any assurance
whatever that the Government can build these
ships any more cheaply than the private ship
builders.
One newspaper, few days ago, noting that
the price of these ships might If built within
certain time be something over $4,000, 900
stated that it was Uncomfortable" that that
could not be unreasonably high.
Why "inconceivable?"
The fact that the figure is large is not con-
elusive.
1t would be real advantage to Bethlehem
Steel shipyards to be relieved of any obligation
to enter upon this naval construction. The profit
from it cannot possibly amount to much, and the
responsibility is enormous. But we do feel
patriotic obligatio- in the matter, and we realize
that it is our duly to do everything we can to
make our plant and experience available for the
use of the American Government
After careful consideration, therefore, we
have determined to make this offer to the Amer
lean Government:
If you will build two of the battle cruis-
ers in Government navy yards, we will build
the other two at the ascertained cost of
building the ships in the Government yards,
without additional expense or commissions
of any kind. We will also contract to have
our ships ready for service ahead of the
cIi
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der, we have, of course; not yet begun the second
order; and we are already confronted with pen
alties of $182,391 on that account
sources to meet the demands of the Navy De-
partment, and with every motive both Of patriot
ism and of business to fulfill the contract. But
the fact is that the requirements of the Depart
ment on these contracts have been in our judg-
ment absolutely beyond the development of the
art of projectile manufacture.
Such was the experience in the light of which
we were called upon recently to bid for four
teen and sixteen inch shells.
Having been unable-after incurring iabil-
tiles of more than 81 ,0O0, ,000-to deliver shells
on previous orders which would satisfy the De-
partment, we saw no good purpose to be served
by bidding at all on more fourteen-inch shells.
The sixteen-inch shell, however, was some
thing new, and we thought it possible that we
might be able to meet the requirements.
The problem being absolutely novel, we had
no basis, of course, upon which to make an in
teligent bid. Ifsyour customer demands some
thing beyond your power to deliver, no price
for the article is too high. But we felt that we
should bid on the assumption that we could meet
the specifications and deliver the goods
We therefore bid on these shells, at approx
Hdtely CIe same TdCe per POunQ dS tIldt Ol q
fourteen-inch shell contract of one year ago
upon which the Navy Department actually
awarded contracts.
That is the whole story. We have not the
slightest idea what profit there will be in the
making of these shells. We do not know thaS
there will be any profit. Indeed there Is no
certainty that even If we receive the contract it
would be possible for us to deliver shell that
will meet the test: we cannot know what the
nature of these tests will be.
But we are taking all the chances, and stand
ready to do our part
For officers in the Navy Department to as
sumo that any bid made under such conditions
is-"exorbitant' is, as we see it, utterly unfair.
If, however, the Navy Department will
make its tests within the known capacity of
the projectile- making art, and if these tests
shall be standardized, we will undertake to
manufacture shells under conditions both as
to price and as to time, which will equal if
not be better than those of any other man.
ufacturer in the world.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-15
Bids on Sixteen-Inch Shells.

blQS on SXteen.lnCn SnellS.
Considerable comment has been made upon
the fact that British manufacturer recently
bid less than American manufacturers for six
teen and fourteen inch shells for the navy.
We are unable to state the basis upon which
the English bid was made. It should be remem-
bered, however, that this bid was for specific
shell, samples Of which are being sent over for
test-a test not yet made 1t should be remem-
bered also that though there has been an enor-
nous consumption of shells on land, the British
navy has been in action but little since the war
started.
It is entirely conceivable that there is con-
siderable surplus of naval shells on hand which
the British government might be willing, even
in time Of war, to have it's munitions makers
dump" on our market and turn the proceeds
into shells for use on the battlefield.
Now, as to the bids made by American man.
ufacturers, particularly ourselves:
You, as manufacturers, know that all bids
must be based upon actual experience. Certain
experience Bethlehem has had with the making
of naval shells will illustrate any meaning.
Two years ago we took an order for 2,4OO
fourteen-inch armor- piercing shells at con-
tract price of $768,OO0.
These shells were to be delivered within a
certain time or we had to pay large penalty.
The part of our plant used for the manufac-
ture of these shells was in no demand for Euro
pean work nor for any other purpose; and if we
could not use it successfully on this contract it
was all lost effort.
The only specifications which the Navy De-
partment gives for the guidance of manufac-
turers in making these shells is that they shall
be Of certain size and that they must pierce
armor-plate at a certain velocity on impact The
quality of the armor-plate is not standardized
and it is impossible for a manufacturer to fore
tell the exact conditions of the tests to which his
shells will be subjected.
We had made large quantities of shells in the
past which had been accepted by the Navy De-
.partment. But in placing the particular order
referred to for fourteen-ipch Shells the Navy
b Department altered the angle at which the test
ed shells must pierce armor-plate. The PROPOSE
tion was new, but we were assured by officers Of
the Department that the shells then being pro-
duced would meet the Governments new tests.
The result, however, has been absolute inability
on our part, or Of any other manufacturers, to
produce in any quantity, shells which will meet
these novel tests In fact, we know Of no process
of projectile-making through which it is possible
to produce in quantities shells which will con-
form to the Navy Departments requirements.
The result is that up to now on that contract
of $768,00O., we have put into actual operating
expense SAT-, 7,881., and have been penalized for
non-delivery 1896, ,744., total of $943,625, with
no receipts whatever.
Before we realized what was to be our ex-
perience with the contract for 2,4OO shells we
took subsequent contract for 1900 shells at
$4,000. Having been unable to produce any
shells which would pass the test on the first or
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Bethlehem Steel Company for Government Contract
TO THE PUBLIC:

the Of the
StaesG venment the
We provide
building
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are reasonable. The fact however, that price
is high does not indicate that it is unreasonable
Nor does the fact that fair profit is asked in
dicate greed on the part of the manufacturer.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-15
Futur, Policy.

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Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
BROKEN DOWN
 IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How $5 Worth of Pinkham's Compound
 Made Her Well.

Lima, Ohio. - was all broken down tnhealth from a displacement One of my
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
EsvR~-.ssar@~%ay.~~vtpE $ POULTRY P0INTERS$

The practice of poultry feeding, while governed largely by circum- stances, should as far as possible be confined to the regular routine.
 A hen eats approximately three to four ounces day, or about six pounds a month. The amount fed each day varies with the appetite of the bird.
 The success of egg production de- pends largely upon the activity of the bird. The reason the Leghorns excel in egg production is largely because they keep themselves in good physical condition. They exercise.
 It has been found that a few thor ough applications of crude petroleum to the interior of poultry houses will destroy completely the common red mite infesting chickens.
 The hen that is first off the roost in the morning, keeps busy during the day and is the last to go to roost at night is the profitable hen.
 It will pay the poultry keeper to nail up cracks in the back, sides and root of his henhouse.
 Some birds have the disposition to take exercise, others have to be forced. This is especially true of the heavier breeds.
 Overfeeding causes inactivity, which will be manifested by no holes being dug in the straw.
 The skill of the poultry feeder Is tested by the manner in which he com pels the hens to exercise.
 Egg production is quite largely de- pendent upon keeping the birds in con- dition
 It is not the large turkeys that are so desirable, but the medium-size ones that are pretty and smooth.
 There is no danger of overfeeding, providing the birds are compelled to take sufficient exercise.
 The hen that is inactive and shows long toenails is seldom good pro- ducer.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Plaintiff Awarded S5l.SO and Her Costs

Rose Hogan .of Putnam, plaintiff, was awarded S51 80 damages and her costs, in an action against Charles k. Whitaker, by Attorney M. u. Gels- sler, who heard the case as justice of the peace. The case was tried last Fri day morning, Attorney Harry F. Pet erson representing the plaintiff and Attorney Edwin w. Higgins, both Norwich lawyers, the defendant. Mo- lice of appeal was given.
 The claim was for board bill. Plaintiff claimed that while Whitta- ker was working as contractor on St. hary's rectory, Putnam, in 1915, he contracted for the board of a man in bis employ. The man was subsequent y hurt and plaintiff was asked to care hr him which she did.
 Defendants denied liability and also alleged that the matter came within she statute of frauds and as there was no written agreement no action could De maintained.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Man. A Sotorcycle. A Brook
HetorcycIe Bucks. Brook Babbles. Man
 Lands in lt

A man and Q motorcycle. They mme down Thompson avenue togeth. q. When they got near the Little Dam Tavern they separated. Motor cycle ran between a tree Iand a fence. Nan got of. He didn't want to but be did. He got of quick. Sailed through the air. Not far away brook abbled. Man plunged into the bao- bles face down. The water was cold. Some people saw tho sudden separa- lion of man from machine. They ran to help. Pulled him out. He wanted doctor. Then changed his mind. Did pf want his name known. Pulled the numbers off the bad motorcycle. Sent for an expressman. Motorcycle was smashed. Man was too, some what. Motorcycle was put in wagon. Man uawled in aflerward. Both were taken away. This happened several days ago. No one knows who the man was. This is the only feature that pleases the man. And that's all.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
A HAY PARABLE

There was hay field That gave a low yield, And the hay was weedy and poor. It tried hard to grow But 1t hadn't a show, For plantfood 1t couldn't procure. This field so distressed, Was the next spring top dressed, With fertilizer, high-grade and
 strong. It quickly started the grass, Made heavy, green mass, That kept growing the whole season
 long. The grass being stout, The weeds were choked out; The crop increased by ton or more, And the grass roots grew, While the weeds died out too Making heavier sod than before. The following year, They planted corn here, On this sod so heavy and tough, For when grass roots grow, They make humus, you know, Which for cosn Is just the right stuff. The corn grew fast, To the very last On the sod of the old hay field, So top dressing pays, In a number of ways It surely will add to your yield.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Self Denial Day Netted SSO.SO
Evidently Citizens Did Not Give up Much

Thirty thirty was the extent of whai 5000 citizens put into the boxes held by the young ladies collecting for the Red Cross Saturday. It was "self denialn day and each one was suppos- ed to put in the box the amount saved from foregoing something. It is 'ery evident that not many luxuries were given up but nevertheless the associa- ton appreciates the amount received.
 There are many societies and organi. zations at work and to help them all as one would like to do is quite . tax on the individual pocketbook. If each one gets . share 1t reduces the total amount given to any one organi- zation and this Is, we believe, realized by the workers.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Why Many Women Will Not Wed
By LAURA TEAN LIBBEY

There's another class of women who will not wed-those who think that every man who crosses their path is not quite good enough. They are look ing for a prince or a millionaire and are of the kind who will not take Shakespeare's advice. "Sell when you can. for youth and beauty's feetingR
 Some women are restrained from marrying because of the load which they are carrying on their shoulders, fearing that husband would not care to relieve them from the support of aged parents or helpless younger broth- CTS and sisters. Thus they go unwed- ded, martyrs to duty.
 Vast numbers of women refuse good offers of marriage. for reasons that are ludicrous, if they were not so pitiful. Absurd would be a better word for 1t. One pretty girl told me in all serious ness that she had refused an exemplary young man because she feared her at fractions would fade early. as did her mothers. When her beauty went, she WOufu uot UC doaS tV 0etAaeh nun tVhk CT. Another girl refused fine young man for the reason that he had two young sisters of whom he was very fond. He would think as much of them as he did of me-" she confided. That would make my life miserable. I shall never marry unless 1t be man who has no living relative. could be reasonably sure of such mans un- divided heart" She is still single Her ideal man is not likely to materialize. These women are happy in their own way, no doubt. Marriage does not lure them.
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Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Trophies from European Battlefield

Hundreds of people have been at HseIed to the show window of Milot x Mllliams store the past week where several trophies from European battle helds are displayed The trophies are asmall part of Sl0,OO0 worth purchase fa by the Royal Tsilors and sent to 'aeif representatives throughout the eoantry for advertising purposes.
 The various articles are: A cartridge oox that looks as if it had seen severe campaigning; the head of an exploded saelli Jack Johnson" 75 m m shell; tue helmet of French Dragoon dent sa and worn; German army rifle; the sotn cap of Cossock; coat of an Eng nsa soldier; leather gaters worn by trench crusader killed at iAnsermme Asar Dinat, August, 1914; and the blue patched and faded army overcoat of . soloier of the 60th Regiment Artillery al'ied at Neuviiie, St. Vost, May 2, islo, during the bombardment of . cemetery.
 reopie would stand silently looking !" these reminders of the great conflict aging and picture to themselves ,the .aiuship, misery, suffering, want and seath that in all probability these si- @ns witnesses had looked upon. It 'sousht the conflict a step nearer home .uu more emphatically to the mind to see even these worn and torn articles nun the actual scene of horrible activ- 'aes at the battle front.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

tune hunters, heartless creatures who are not on love intent, but are only con- cerned in finding out how much wom- an is worth. Though man does fall in love with such one, she is not in- clined to give his honesty of purpose the benefit of the doubt.
 Other women fall in love with ne'er- do-wells, but are wise enough not to marry. They solace themselves with courting over long period of years. During that time, affection merges into friendship. But they do not realize that.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

after three doctors said I never would stand up straight again. was a mid wife for seven years and l recommended the Vegetable Compound to every wo- man to take before birth and after wards, and they all got along 90 nicely that it surely is godsend to suffering women. If women wish to write to mo will be delighted to answer them. Mrs. JENNIE MOVER, 342 E.North St, Lima, Ohio.
 Women who suffer from displace- ments, weakness, irregularities, ner- yousness, backache, or bearing-dow pains, need the tonic properties of tho roots and herbs contained in Lydia F. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

mony as the solu- ton of their life happiness or un-
 happiness. B Il {, let me tell you,
 there are quite as many women who
 would not wed the best man ever stepped in shoe leather as those who are anxious to fin q h cart mates. The req sons why some women won't wed are many. Not a few of those who are W ell It o-do look upon would he suitorS as for
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

lauy hiehus Saitie " see me and she ad- vised me to com
 mence taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and to use Lydia E.
 Pinkham' s Sanative Wash. 1 began talk ing your remedies and took S5. 0worth and in two months was a well woman
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04

Alasi the love of women! it is known
 To be a lovely and a fearful thing:
 For all of theirs upon that die is thrown
 And if 'tis lost life has no more to bring To them but mockeries of the past alone.
 The majority of men believe that most women look forward to matri-
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Worth an introduction.

'Tis we'll to know ones own mind, but it's at least equally important to have a mind worth getting acquainted with.-Buffalo Times.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Day Nursery Is
Already Real Factor
In Fargo Charities

At the meeting of the board of
directors of the Associated Charities
held at the home of the president, Mrs.
Alex Stern, 206 Ninth street north,
Wednesday evening, reports from the
Associated Charities, visiting nurse
and the day nursery were read and ap-
proved. Bishop Tyler expressed his
great appreciation of the day nursery
and also his surprise that in it's in
fancy of six weeks it had become a
real factor in the charities of Fargo,
the nurse, Miss Sadie Barrett, having
had sixteen children under her care
forty-two times. 1t is under the direc-
ton of the Associated Charities, an in
corporated Institution, and the board of
directors wish to thank the people of
Fargo for the way in which they have
given their time and means to make a
day nursery possible.
I'VE are especially grateful to the
Woman's club, New Era club, the
Daughters of Isabella and the Eastern
Star for their liberal donations. We
feel that the day nursery is filing a
long felt need. 1t has been organized
for this purpose and we ask for the
continued cooperation for its success.
If you are interested, come and visit
it because of your interest; If not in
terested, come and visit to become in
terested. 1t means much to the work.
ing mothers of Fargo to know that
while they are working hard to earn
the necessities of life for their little
ones, they are receiving the best of
care and food"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
mrs. HENRY SCHROEDER,
OF SADIN, DIED LAST NIGHT
Has Been I'm Failing Health for Some
Time Past-Funera1 to he Held
Sunday Afternoon.

Mrs. wilhelmine Schroeder, wife of
Henry Schroeder, of Sabin, died at a
Fargo hospital at 11:17 last night of a
complication of ailments. Mrs.
Schroeder had been in failing. health
for a long time and on Sunday was
brought to a hospital in Fargo. Her
condition was serious and it<was nee
essary to operate for abscess of the
brain. She was very weak at the time
and but little hope was had for her
recovery.
Thief uneral will be held on Sunday
afternoon, with a private service at the
home and service at the German Luth-
eran church at $3.50. The services will
be conducted by Rev. F. c. Ahrens,
pastor of the church. Interment will
be in the church cemetery under the
direction of A. J. Wright & Sons.
Wilhelmine Krabbenhoft was born
in Germany on Aug. 16, 1860. She came
to America in 1874 and on July 81,
1879, was married to Henry Schroeder
at Sabfn. They lived on the same farm
from the date of their marriage. Mrs
Schroeder is survived by her husband,
one brother, two sisters. three daugh-
ters and five sons. Her brother is
Hennig o. Krabbenhoft, and the sis
ters, Mrs: c. H. Wright and Mrs. Chris
borhood.
The daughters are: Mrs. wilhelmine
Altenberud, of Sabin; Mrs. Irene
Dewey, of Fargo, N D.; and Mrs.
Emma Raase, of Detroit, MINI. The
sons are: Edward c., Theodore, Ernest,
Erhardt and Henry, jr.
Mrs. Schroeder was home-loving
woman and was greatly beloved by
wide circle Of friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Moorhead Department
HOLSTEINS PROVED
TO BE MONEY MAKERS
Experience Of Stensrud Brothers
Shows Profit in Raising Cattle.

Stensrud Brothers of Watson, Mimi,
who have just dispersed their herd of
Holsteins, found the raising of this
breed of cattle to be profitable. Hans
Stensrud, one of the brothers, began
buying calves, while he was attending
the agricultural college, and sending
them home for father to raise.
Seven years ago he began farming
and stock raising on his own account.
In 1913, when he formed partnership
with his brother, the inventory showed
the value Of the herd of Holsteins to
be $4,000. Since that time the cash
addition to the herd was 1895.
The total amount received when the
herd was dispersed was $13,032.50. In
addition an annual average for the
four years of $1,000, was received
from the sale of calves and over that
amount each year from the cream
that was sold. The SKINNED milk
was fed to the hogs on the farm and
the receipts from the sale of swine
was $4,000 will 36 head unsold.
Returns from grain and other crops
paid all the expenses of operating the
farm so the increase in the value Of
the stock was net profit.
OF the cattel sold 10 head came to
Clay county, to E. C. Schroeder, 2
to Carl Brandt. and 2 to Martin Wilk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-06
Women Students Will
Serve Their Country
In Various Ways

The war spirit has invaded women's
colleges of this country to a far great
er extent than generally realized, 1t is
reported, and facts rapidly becoming
public indicate that the women stu
dents are preparing to serve their
country not only as Red Cross nurses
but in many other ways.
One of the most interesting develop
ments is the study of wireless telegra-
ply by the young women at Hunter
college, New York city, part of the
city's educational system. 1t was an
nounced that the naval officials contem-
plated the enlistment of women radio
operators to man shore stations in con-
nection with the use of power boats
and submarine chasers. Thus men OPP
orators in the naval service would be
released for other duties more nearly
connected with actual war work.
At Vassar hundreds of students have
signifled their willingness to serve the
government in case of hostilities. We'll
lesley has formed special aid classes
to study nursing, and Smith college
enrolled $50 students in classes organ
ICED as branches of the Red Cross
service The great state universities
throughout the United States, most OF
which are co-educational, report much
activity in their student bodies along
war service lines, and they will un-
doubtedly prove OF great value to the
government.