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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

must save food and save money. They must talk war. They must think war.
 Ii they don't, Germany will win.
 And then
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

lHeerreet HePoFt.
 Mir Editor: The story published in the news columns of your paper to- day under head of Plainfield is. false in every respect. in regard to me. Tn since the work started, in the second place I have never been injured in an explosion and taken to Plainfeld for medical assistance, and in the third place I have never lost a day or even And last of all, the Williams and CroneH Co. are very careful of their help in handling the dangerous =cheIni- calls.
 ARTHUR RoYLE. Packerviile, Nov. IS, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
THE lTALlAh RESISTANCE.

That the Italians lave, been able to heeover freTn their forced retreat to such an extent that they can offer more than rear guard resistance to the Austro-German forces is made evident by the manner in which they are holding to the Piave line. Not only have they been able to check the advance of the enemy but the Italians have in some instances forced them back and they are now prepar- ing for offensive. as we'll as defen- sive operations, particularly in the north where the German activities and endorsements have been strong est in an effort to break through on the Italians left flank.
 Reports which come from Rome in dicate more confidence in the ability to turn back the invaders without further withdrawal. This has been helped by the flooding of large sec ton to the northeast of Venice for the protection Of that city, the part which the Italian navy has been play ing in the operations against the enemy and the success which has att tended the army at different points in not only repelling the forward movements of the Germans but in some cases actually forcing them to give ground and lose men.
 The determined stand which the Italians are making is for the pur- pose of saving Venice A further re- treat would mean the ahandonment of that city and they are not going to yield without a struggle in keeping with their reputation. In addition every day brings the British and French aid in men and guns just that much nearer so that what may still be considered grave situation is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
iHeerreet Report.

Norwich. Nov. 1s. 1ai7.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

The memory of the late Congress
man Sam ]. Tribble, of the Eighth
Georgia district, will be honored by
his colleagues in the house next Sun.
day, when the memorial exercises will
be held. He was recently succeeded
by Tinsley w. Rucker, and on March
4th, Judge Charles H. Brand will be-
gin the full two-year term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
ON THE LEVEL
BY C. w.

A thing has been worrying *. Y
T." in Macon, and he proceeds to tel
these troubles to the Macon Telegraph
in card, thusly:
To the Editor of The Telegraph:
AS a newspaper editor sometimes
seems to be general information
bureau, would like to ask you a
question. Why is it that the IDIOTS
who pay their money to see such
theatrical attractions as we had
an opportunity of seeing last night
(Bernhardt), always wait until the
middle of the last act. to leave?
1t was impossible for some of us
to catch the last words of Camille
on this account. If they have no
regard for others rights, a police
man should be on hand to make
them keep their seats until the
final curtain is lowered l would
like very much to see an article
onis matter if your paper. Thank
ing you in advance. X Y. z.
Macon, Jan. 80.
That person has been a regular at
tendant at the various play houses
and has seen what he tells the editor
about.
Another thing which might be
brought to the attention of the said
policeman is that class of cattle who
have something bright (Which they
think is bright to say during the
show. If the audience appreciated it
like those scintillating people do, then
tbere'd be petition for them to take
the stage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
SGdbOdPd Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of file S6Gtb

Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
chelle, Abbevills, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m
$3.50 q m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile, Helena and intermediate points
sal p m
Leave Americas for kichland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
sos p m
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
1890 IA
Seaboard Buffet or-STeeping Car
on Trains 13 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:3O q. N.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:3O a. M, will be open for passengers
at 40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americas,
Ca; C. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agent,
Savannah, Ga; c. B. IAN. c. P. A,
orfolk. Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
MORE NERVE THAN

The Wilkes County News is the
name of new paper which will
soon begin at Washington, with R.
Fields Taylor as editor and man
ager. Washington now has a
paper, the Reporter, and Taylor
was formerly with this publica-
ton. Many friends wish the ven
ture much success. During the
life of the Gazette-C Chronicle, at
one time very old paper, Wash
ington had two papers.-Ameri-
Gus Times-Recorder.
He has his nerve to venture out at
ime like this; but here's to him.
savannah Morning News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

Franc Mangum, over at Swainsboro,
finally reached home after that water
wagon junket, only to find himself all
mixed up with the board Of education
as to whether his young daughter
could go to the movies on the first
four nights in the week. Little Fran
ces could stay at home and-dream
about the movies, which Papa Franc
did on his water-wagOn $50 he says)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

There is an epidemic. a mania, or
like unto that, over this
good state which causes folks to hunt
up old things. Such as razors over a
hundred years old, and now dish over
three hundred in Macon. The truth as
to the age of feminines might be in
teresting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

One of the best things recently be-
sun in Americas is the organization of
the church workers to include the pas
tors and those identified with this line
of work. There are many problems
for Americas to solve, and through
the united efforts of every pulpit in
this city it may be done more easily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
What Is
AlabaStine?

Alabastine is beautiful, sanitary,
durable and economical material for
use on all interior wall surfaces.
Alabastine in white and tints comes
prepared for use, in dry powder form,
requiring only the mixing with either
cold or warm water.
Alabastine is applied with any good
7 or S-inch wall brush.
Alabastine may be used on rough or
smooth plaster, wall board, cement,
brick wood or canvas.
Alabastine is sanitary in its nature,
beautiful in its effects, easy to mix and
apply, and too superior to be compar-
ed with ordinary kalsomines.
Alabastine is more artistic than wall
paper, more effective than paint, more
permanent than kalsomine.
Alabastine goes further, lasts longer
and is more durable than any kalso-
mine.
Alabastine is less expensive and far
more sanitary than wall paper.
Advertised in all leading magazines
Sold by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

The fellow who sells all the liquor
in the state of Georgia has been in
with the Atlanta bureau Of
the Macon Telegraph. His statement
shows that Georgia would save $1,136,,
466 within the next twenty-six weeks
by passing a "dry-bone" law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

Anent the hunger strike. Would it
not accomplish the same end by eating
more than prescribed, instead of less?
Well take our chances on over-eat-
ing, thank you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

One bride tells us that she has re-
quested an omission of love, honor
and obey" by the substitution of "stop.
look and listen" The ayes have it,
and so mote it be-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

If there is anything we love more
than another thing it is the freedom of
the seas. o, somebody write a real
new poem quick about the freedom of
the seas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

The Floyd county commissioners
have abolished their chang gang-but
that doesn't mean they're going to free
all of the prisoners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

Prohibition is a success, and so is
Woodrow Wilson. We recommend both
heartily to the northern states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
Americas. Ga. January 80, 1917.

Some folks have queried
Us
AS to the curious
Contortions of this class
Of writing, especially
AS it was first chosen
To
Chronicle our illness and
Lay bare our excuse for
Not working as much
On
This section of the paper as
We sometimes are won't to do.
Tell the truth the one main
Purpose
OF
This manner in expressing
Our disconnected views
Is
That it takes much more space
To tell it, and some times
The main purpose of these
Several columns is
To
Be
Filled
Up
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

When we're gone, it'll be all right
to wear daisy in honor of our birth
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

basking in the stenchful odor of law
violations.
To assure our contemporary of the
accuracy of the statement that Prohi-
bition is a success in Georgia, we only
draw reasonable deductions of actual
facts. A vast majority of the people in
Georgia believing two ways in regard
70 Prohibition never entertain an idea
of the return of the open saloon. The
remotest vision of return of the sale
Of alcoholic drinks is always embod-
led in the bare possibility of law re-
lenting on the sale of beer. That will
not likely come to Georgia.
A majority of the people of Georgia
want the dry bone" law under the
powers of the Webb-Kenyon act. There
fore-'Georgia first stopped the prom
iscuous sale of liquor; next confined it
to the individual counties for decision;
later permitted the sale of liquor I'M
der certain conditions by legislation
which the county and state dispensed
beverages under the dispensary law;
still later passed a statewide prohi-
bition law with many defects; and
lastly enacts a real prohibition law al
lowing limited shipments-the present
law. And, finally she is asking for an
arid, totally dry Georgia. These ac-
lions have followed through a series
OF several decades-and Georgia tells
the world Prohibition is the best for
every community, every state and for
the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

Pliny Fish testified. Plenty fitting,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
WASHINGTON CAMP,
NO ii. p. O. s. OF A

Meets every first and third Monday
nights in P. o. S. of A. Hall, No. 219
Lamar st. All members in good stand
ng invited to attend. Beneficiary certi-
ficates from $25OOO to 100000 issued
to members of this camp.
S. A. JENNINGS, Prest.
0. D. REESE, Recd'g Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30

Office with regard to his oath and duty
and not to the panderings and quib-
blings of people gormandized with
the bloody conceptions of mob rule and
basking in the stenchful odor of law
violations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-30
A WONDERFUL SUCCESS.

do you regard Prohibition as a sue
cess in your State and do you recon-
mend it to other States?'
That is the question which has been
propounded to the editor of the Times
Recorder by the editor of the Literary
Digest, an authoritative and careful
publication of the north although read
with much interest through out the
states.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
EPIDEMIC IN GERMANY
COUNTRY SUFFERING FROM DYS-
ENTERY AND TUBERCULOSIS
Government Making Frantic Efforts to
Conceal Facts-People Weak From
Lack of Proper Food.

Berne, Aug. 29-Germany Is suf-
fering from an almost nationwide
epidemic of dysentery. German NOR
tality rates have jumped from so to
100 per cent since the first Of the
year. tuberculosis Is ravaging the
people, due to their weakened cOndi-
ton through Jack Of proper food.
This information came to the Unit
ed Press from a source of highest au-
thOrity.
The German government is making
frantic efforts to conceal the dysen-
terry epidemic. All German cities have
stopped publication of mortality sta
tistics. The tuberculosis rate is said
to have nearly doubled in the last
few months. Every effort is being
made to reassure the German public.
Scores of reports have reached
here recently of local outbreaks of
dysentery In Germany. From infor-
nation at hand 1t appeared these
have been merely local outbreaks as
compared with the present practically
universal spread of the scourge.
Dysentery comes in part from lack
of proper diet. 1t Is In order to con-
ceal this lack of food that the Ger
man government is making such eX-
traOrdinary efforts to suppress all de-
tails of the epidemic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
LONGSHOREMEN PEACE NEAR
Dor Controversy Named at
Washington.

Washington. Aug. 29.-Peaceful set
tlement of labor disputes involving
longshoremen was forecast by the ap-
pOintment of board representing the
war department, the shipping board,
the Longshoremen's association and
the principal carriers to handle all dis
putes and appoint local boards in prin-
cipal cities.
The union scale Of wages, hours and
conditions in each port will be adopt
ed as standard. The war depart
ment appointed Walter Lippman. as
sistant to the secretary, as its repre-
sentative; the International associa-
ton appointed T. Y. O'Connor of Buff
falo, n. Y; the committee of shipping
of the council of national defense ap-
pointed P. A S. Franklin.
The shipping boards representative
probably will be Vice Chairman Stew
ems.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

eral conformation, disarmament, and
ceptance of the principle of arbitra-
ton; that by a similar concert free
dom of the seas be established and
that the territorial claims of France
and Italy, the perpleXing problems OF
the Balkan states, and the restitution
of Poland be left to such cOnciliatOry
adjustments as may be possible in the
new temper of such a peace, due re-
gard being paid to the aspirations Of
the peoples whose political fortunes
and affiliations will be involved.
at is manifest that no part Of this
program can be successfully carried
out unless the restitution of the
status quo ante furnishes a firm
and satisfactory basis for it. The
object of this war is to deliver the
free peoples OF the world frern the
menace and the actual power OF a
vast military establishment con-
trolled by an irresponsible government
which, having secretly planned to
dominate the world proceeded to
carry the plan out without regard
either to the sacred obligations of
treaty or the long established prac-
tees and long cherished principles of
international action and honor; which
chose its own time for the war; deliv-
cred It's blow fiercely and suddenly ;
stopped at no barrier either of law
or of mercy; swept a whole continent
within the tide of blood-nOt the blood
of soldiers only, but the blood of in
nOcent women and children also and
of the helpless poor; and now stands
baked but not defeated, the enemy of
four-fffths of the world. This power
is not the German people. 1t is the
ruthless master of the German people.
(Signed) ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State Of the United
States of America"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Diaries Average Good.

That Wisconsin dairy conditions are
In excellent shape is the claim of State
Dairy and Food Commissioner George
J. Weigle, who made public the results
Of statewide investigation.
For the year ending June 30, 1917,
the various inspectors and members of
the dairy and food department have
visited 210 cities for the purpose of
collecting samples Of milk and cream
offered for SALE" says Commissioner
Weigle. "At the same time inspection
has been made of the places where the
milk was produced and handled.
''In these 210 cities, 691 samples of
milk were collected from nearly as
many dealers or persons selling milk.
In a few cases duplicate samples were
collected from the same dealer If more
than one wagon was used. The aver
age per cent Of fat In the 6o1 samples
was 3.S per cent. Only seven samples,
or 101 per cent of all samples collect
ed contained less than per cent Of
fat, and 295 or 42.69 per cent con-
tanned from per cent to SO per cent
Of fat The BAT samples offered for
sale as cream contained an average Of
241 per cent Of fat, with 20 or $40
per cent of the samples containing less
than 18 per cent of fat. 1t was found
that 30 per cent Of the cream samples
below Is were bought In one large city
and some of the other ten low-testing
samnIes were bought from parties sell
ing limited amount"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Death OF MRS,
CHRIS Nelson

After a years illness, Mrs. Chris
Nelson died Thursday, August %, of
diabetes. She was confined to her
bed only two days before her death.
She was 81 years old April /, 1917.
Mrs. Nelson was an exemplary woman
of Christian character and devoted to
her family. She was highly thought
Of and respected by everybody who
enjoyed her acquaintance. She came
to this country when she was only Is
years old and lived in the town of Ru-
dolph until she was married Since
her marriage they lived in the city of
Grand Rapids. She leaves to mourn
besides her husband, three children,
Harry and Miss LYDIA of this city and
Mrs. Geo. Laprelle of Madison. Also
one sister Mrs. Pauline Rockstead of
Minneapolis, and two brothers, Char
les Marks of Arkdale, and Ole Marks
of this city.
The funeral service was held Mon
day afternoon at the Scandinavian Mo-
ravian church, Rev T. Reinke officiat-
ing. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
MAN KILLED
MONDAY Night

The many switch tracks at Nekoo-
sa Junction makes the road crossing
at this point a dangerous one. The
disreputable saloon at this point adds
further to the danger, especially, when
a person patronizes that place.
On Monday night when east bound
Milwaukee train No. which passes
this Junction about Ii o'clock, caused
the death of Antoine Paul, of Minnea-
polls. The victim of the accident was
found by |. Livernash, brakeman on
the train, while inspecting the track
while the train pulled into Nekoosa
Mr.. Livernash first saw a mans shoe
on the track and when he picked it up
found foot in it. Walking further
down the track he discovered leg and
also heard the groans of the injured
man who lay along side of the track.
He was still conscious and called for
water and gave his name, but no par
ticulars of how the accident happened
could be obtained. On the return of
train No. 2 from Nekoosa he was plac-
ed there on and taken to Babcock
where he was given medical aid, but
it proved of no avail. The man died
at l o'clock Tuesday morning. A let
ter in his pocket addressed to himself
furnished Identification and address.
DR.. Morse Of Babcock was on the
train and looked after the injured man.
Paul came from Minneapolis to work
for the Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co.
and boarded at the Crowns Hotel. His
mother lives at Sheboygan and will
arrived in the city Wednesday to take
clarke of the remains.
Antoine Paul was a man of about
As years Of age, but no particulars as
to whether he left a wife and family
could be obtained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
BIG BRIDGE OF
''' '''';S1 SOLID D CONCRETE
Largest of Its Kind Being Built Across Hem
lock River Near DextervIe. Cost
Over $4,000

When finished it will present a SOL
i'd front Of Concrete. Two heavy
channels Of concrete support the floor,
and the upper structure, some five
feet high, will be of concrete. The
upper structure and the sides of the
bridge are panelled and finished off in
either beveled squares or curves.
The bridge has a water clearance of
80 feet, two spans Of 40 feet each erec-
ted on three piers, two end and one
middle. To get an idea of the i'm
mense weight on each span it is esti-
mated by County Highway Commits
sioner Amundson that 200 tons of
concrete are used. 200 tons means
two million pounds, or four million
pounds for both spans, besides the
weight that is necessary for the piers
themselves.
One would naturally think that a
web of steel spanning the river would
be cheaper than this enormous bulk
of cement and sand, but the plans
give the concrete little the advant-
age in cost This bridge is to span
Hemlock river at point about 80 rods
east of the Del Mosher place, and is
just inside the western line of the
Town of Cranmoor. 1t is being built
| under county and state supervision
and a state engineer is on the job all
the time seeing that the county gets
all that bargained for in the con-
tract The road for which the bridge
is being built is not as yet finished.
1t is laid out and surveyed, and part
of it has been brushed, but no grad
ing of any nature has been done on it..
Just beyond the bridge is the Arpin
farm, in the Town of Cranmoor, and
mile of new road here will connect
the road ends making a continuous
road from Grand Rapids to the main
north and south road between Pitts
vile and Babcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
From Pittsville Record

From PlttSVllIe Record
A most wonderful bridge is being
built right within the bounds Of the
Pittsville District, and many do not
even know of it's existence Some
few have visited the place, while
others have been content with the re-
port their neighbors bring back.
1t is not the beauty of the struct-
ure that makes it famous, although
it will be a model of neatness when
finished. Neither is it because of the
huge amount Of structurage nor the
length Of span that sets it apart from
other bridges, because it will be a
very modest looking bridge when fin
ished and the total of the two spans
is only 80 feet, 40 feet each.
The thing that sets this bridge out
and apart from other bridges, as
bridges run is the fact of its being
made entirely of concrete. Concrete
in culvert construction has ceased to
create wonder and concrete floors in
bridge construction is rapidly being
given preference. But in each case
the concrete is sustained by steel /
beans ranging in size according to
the span.
But in this bridge acros the Hem
lock within six miles of this city, con-
crete supports concrete. There is not
a particle Of steel which shows, al
though steel wires of various sizes
run through the concrete and act as
binders. Most people when looking
at the thing for the first time and get
an explanation of it's structural plans
are skeptical, and expect the thing to
falls as soon as the supports are taken
from underneath But it has been
tried out on larger bridges and found
to be practical, although this is the
largest bridge of its kind in Central
Wisconsin.