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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08
DA N CE AT PULASKI HALL
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 PRIZE WALTZ $500 Lane's Orchestra of 12 Musicians

found in shell hole in No Man's Land tying my magazine rifle into that place or as near as could aim in the dark We knew each other all right.
 It happened at the St. Elei seetef of the Ypres salient, April 18th 1915. The remnants of our regiment were passing along when heard sounds coming from the side of the stone road which I thought would bear in
 vestigation. I shouted but there was no answer. Then 1 fired and followed
 it up to see what was what. In ditch
 by the side of the road, with the usual
 mud and slime, peering over the edge, could distinguish five men in the Bri-
 tish uniform Four were dead. Tbe fifth-Jones, was partially paralyzed-
 could not use his voice-there was shell
 in his neck---weye been friends ever
 since. He was landed safely in Blighty. That was the last 1 knew of him till they tried to introduce us here in Chi
 cago He's had his fill, with bayonet bullet, ,~and shraphel, which laid him up for while, but now he's job hunt ing.
 I enlisted in Canada among the first but I was unfortunate in not being able to make it with the first C. E, F The trouble was that one of the doc tors who examined us knew I wasn't nineteen, although I did my best to
 account for the two years lacking. On the 12th of September tried it again, and that time came through with fly ing colors, and was sent into training with the 36th Peel Regiment and lat
 CT transferred to the goth Battalion After the usual routine We received orders for full equipment in England: one hundred fifty rounds of am1nuni- ton, gas helmet, etc, and were sent
 over to France You never saw such
 welcome as we got in France. They looked upon us as their delfverers.
 During the nine mile march we were
 embraced and kissed in the regular French style, by men, women and chil-
 dren. We didn't object to the women,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

so I can do my house work without any difficulty. advise any woman who is afflicted with female troubles to give Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound q trial and it will do as much for them. "-- Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 142l 9th St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
 Sometimes there are serious condi- tions where hospital operation is the only alternative, but on the other hand so many women have been cured by this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia D. Pinkhatn's Vegetable Compound, after doctors have said that an operation was necessary = every woman who wants to avoid an operation should give it 8 fair trial before submitting to such . trying ordeal
 If complications exist, write to Lydia g. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass, for advice. The result of many years experience is at your service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

Even though the Germans have been bringing up large endorsements and getting ready for big offensive. the allied troops appear to be able to ge, into the enemy's trenches whenever they attempt it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08
MEN WHO CAME BACK
MET IN A SHELL HOLE.

By Sergt. W. A. Desmond ,. . c Company, 20th Battalion, Canadian
 Expeditionary Forces
 A few days ago someone started to introduce Sergt. Jones to me right here in Chicago-Jones, the fellow I
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

From present indications there doesn't appear to be any chance for hoarding on the part of those who pro- ceed to adopt the advice of the fuel administrator regarding the filling of the coal bin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

It, has taken the Wisconsin iegiala- ture some time to do it,. but it has finally administered the rebuke to La Toilette which he deserves. Now the voters of the state should do likewise in the coming special elec8sen for sen~ atux
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

How considerate Germany is of Nor way is shown by the fact that during the month of February the latter lost through U-boat operations 1s seamen, and vessels valued st three million dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

Every statement to the effect that the ship output is not what it should be, ought to increase the determina- tion on the parr of the American workman to see that the situation is overcome
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

After several of the Tuscania's boats were launched successfully. the list
 grew more perilous and some of the men who were trying to get into the
 boats from the starboard side now
 climbed along the deck to the port rail. A few jumped overheard with
 their Efebelts on. Hundreds of others
 were preparing to follow this example
 when British destroyer boldly drew
 up alongside.
 The men on the Tuscania began
 leaping from the saloon and boat decks on to the deck of the destroyed
 This destroyer took off several hund red-aA she could ASrry--and then
 moved away. She had come up along
 the starboard side of the TAiscania, AS she steamed away with her deck load ed with Americans another British de- stroyer emerged out of the darkness on the Tuscania's port side, now high out of the water The men, although surprised at this unexpected and skill ful manoeuvre, scrambled to reach the elevated port side, some with the aid of ropes, others on their hands and knees. Meanwhile cool heads were getting a few more lifeboats afoat al various points.
 A tiny trawier remained with the Tuscania to the last. Her crew saw a. small fire break out amidship as the vessels back appeared to break in two, and with hissing sound she dis. appeared.
 The ersdulity of the average eerser is amazing. At least half a dozer people have assured me, writes a cor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

If the Germans arc looking for the weak spots in the American front they must realize that there is no such thing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

SuIlefiuS, Auu tWo doctors de ecided that 1 would have to go through an operation before l could get well.
 " My mother, who had been helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's V g. table Com pound, advised me to try it before sub hitting to an opera tion. It relievedm me from my troubles
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The man on the corner says: We can tolerate this kind of March as long as it doesn't produce blizzard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The Manchester woman who called a queue kwee" is perhaps not fur ther astray in her pronunciation than we all are when we call it cue. To British ears there is little difference between the French pronunciation of their queue and que. Unfortunately it is impossible to give it's exact equi- Valent sound in our written language When the same word queue was in- troduced into the billiard room, its spelling was wisely anglioized into cue and it's pronunciation followed the spelling. The word is from the Latin cauda, a tail-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

Londonsss are proud of their bar rage, but their pride is occasionally lowered under the criticism of profes- sional experts in war. Call that a barrage?" said one of these home on leave. in a south eastern district the other night. Screen fire is what we should call it out there-tftat's all A barrage is some firing. can tell you-there's no getting in between it But this is just a few guns poppins here and there. Why, it doesn't make me sniffn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

None better than congressman can appreciate what it means to find ont that there is no kick in the Brown ing gun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

If there was ever time when strikes and labor troubles should be averted it is now.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

It doesn't take General Alsenby long to consolidate the gaihs which he makes in Palestine and push on for more territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The only criticism to be offered in connection with the Japanese going to the aid of Russia is that they were not called upon before.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08


 respondent that the war is going to end in February. Asked for their req sons they reply, '1t says so in the Bible" The Source Of their knowledge is the Book of Revelation, in which a statement is made about certain Beast whose number is 6s6. This Beast, the sum and substance Of all that is evil is proved by an ingenious calculation to be the Kaiser. It could equally we'll be proved to be anybody else. At any rate he is to be over thrown on the legendary field of Arnageddofl in forty and two months. Dating from August 1914 the forty second montls--the end of the tyrant's tether-falls on February 1918.
 .A-@@--s--
 Today the bodies of A of the vic- tinns of tine Tuscania disaster were washed up on the rocks, at an Irish port, Feb. 9th, IS miles from the scene of the singing. All were. Americans
 The townspeople have been. very generous in extending aid and sym patfy to the Americans, none of whom was able to save more than the clothes on his back. Many of the soldiers, in fact, came ashore dressed just as they would have dressed if the dis eas'eSA 141o OSSd4ASQ HI llt6 At4Hdtak0 Ol the night, for the long struggle in the water had virtually denuded them. Long before any survivors had been brought in the people of the town had thrown open their homes. The wife oi the British commodore commanding the port helped to prepare number of homes close to the water front fol the reception of the Americans, some of whom were ill suffering from ail. ments, bruises, and exposure The first | thing the townpeople did the nex i morning was to serenade the Afaeff- cans with a brass band and to organ. i ize a parade to the town han, where special display of American mad, | moving pictures was given.
 l The first trawler-load of survivor arrived in port four hours after tn, disaster. and the last load was eigh hours after. One trawler rescued tn, record number of $40, and all Ameri cans-a feat which earned her cap tain the warm praise Of the BritiEl 1 commodore.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

University of Columbia will continue to do business at the old stand even though professors of certain class keep going.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The occasional discovery of fire aboard liner loaded with goods for Europe demonstrates that we are still too lenient with the kaissr's agents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

 HOW TO GET RELIEF FROM
 cATARRH
 If you have catarfh, catarrhal deafness, or head noises go to your druggist and get oz. of Parmint (deabls etrength1. take this home { add to it 1-4 pint of hot water and 4 oz. of granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful 4 times day.
 This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Clogged saestrils should open, breathing become easy and fhe mucous step dropping into the throat
 It is easy to make, tastes pleas ant and costs little. Every one who has catarrh should give this treatment a trial. You will prob ably ind it is just what you heed. Tor sale by Lee 6 0sgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08
NOW MRS, BOYD AVOIDED AN
 OPERATION

Canton, Ohio. -"I suffered from a female trouble which caused me much
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

but
 It was the usual story iA Flanders trench life in mud and water. Then followed the battles at St. Eloi and Loos At one of the strong points in the Ypres sector was wounded. Then had rest in Blighty
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

When the charlady surned up to do
 her half day, the mistress was a little
 disconnected by her smile of welcome
 Why, Elizabeth" she said, what have you done with your teeth?'' Well,
 mum" replied the cl1arlady. i've ain't
 goin' to have any thin to chew until ; the wars oyer, so I've pawned them 5
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The first effect of the war was to sace- Lorraine. These people, whom the Germans had represented to the world as a truly German race-unfor- tunately very reluctant to admit the fact-Were suddenly treated worse than the enemies of Germany. As early as July 30, 1914, before mobilization, all those representative citizens in Alsace- Lorraine who had not yet effected their escape to France or Switzerland were taken away and, interned in Germany. To this day many of these transported people are wandering in Baden.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

# the Bishop of Southwark was re- -'s.s'zAasa GaszeEtlx. he~ has surely astat@
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08
CLEANED FROM FOREIGN EXCHANGES

lished record in interpretation, for his elnasculated version of the last verse from Colonel John Hays really fine dialect poem, "Jim Bludso," bears but remote resemblance to the ori- ginal. There are 20 mistakes in less than 50 words, and the worst occur in the strong lines:
 He'd seen his duty, a dead sure thing,
 And went for it thar and then. Which in the episcopal version are watered down to this tame rendering:
 He knew his duty and saw it plain,
 And did 1t there and then
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-08

The ersdulity of the average person is amazing. At least half a dozen people have assured me, writes a cor
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-06-15
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because IL contains the
we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 80 cents.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08
OLD HOSS SALE

Unless called for and charges paid
thereon, the Southern Express Com
pany will sell to the highest bidder
for cash several hundred unclaimed
packages, April %, 1918.
w. S. MURRAY, Agent. 3-23-30d
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

WOOD-Good wood for sale-and we
deliver it right now-but we sell it
for cash only. S. M. WATSON & co.
Telephone 100. 3-19-tf
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08
ENORMOUS GRAB
GER NJ AN
WEALTH

WASHINGTON. April g. Now that
congress has enacted a law which pro-
vides that all the great German hold
ngs of property and investments in
! the United States shall be sold to the
highest bidder. the alien property Gus
todian already invested with proba
bly, the greatest trust fund in the
world. will undertake the task of kul-
tur which in the years gone by have
been less than agencies of the German
military and diplomatic system.
The same law authorized SKe Presi-
title to the great German steamship
piers and whorves at Hoboken. New
Jersey During the war these will be
used by the army and navy What
will become of them afterward had
not been entirely planned.
But the auction of German proper
ty interests and investments will put
on the market some of the nest
eggs held in America by many promi-
nent German statesmen and even by
the German Emperor His holdings
are said to be guilt edge and although
held in some eases through other per
sons. they are sme to be uncovered
10y the relentless seach of the alien
property custodian.
Combating every device to conceal
German ownership in American con
Germs. probing into the facts regard
ling every suspicious company. sieZ-
inc wherever there is evidence of an
cuamy alien ownership. the value of
stock in American corporations so far
taken over BY A. Mitchell Palmer the
alien property custodian. is enormous.
The possession of the stock in these
corporations carries with it the con-
troll uf large lumber companies. ce-
ment concerns, brewery establish
ments chemical works. trust instite
tiors and manufacturing plants of all
kinds In all of these the alien pro
lperty custodian. having the majority
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

LOANS-Large or small, prompt SER
vice, low interest, small commission.
w. G. WINFREE. 1-8-tf.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

of the stock. has placed majority of
directors to represent the goycran IT
during he period OF he war and SO
long aferwrds may be necessary.
More han fifty large companies,
ranging in value as high as 100000
each. are already under government
control in this way. and heavy in
terest in many other concerns has
been taken over through the opera
limos of the alien property custodian
office. The purpose is to maintain and
continue the poduct and development
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08


ment of American Industries. Through
the permanent Americanization OF
these cooperate industries proposed
under the power of sale given by the
amendments to the urgent deficiency
appropriation act.
Inquiries coming intothe alien Gus
todian's office from every direction in
dictate that the exact scope of this
arm of the government, with it's ram
| ificaions not only throughout cont.
nenta United States but into Hawaii
the Philippines, Porto RIGA the Vir,
gin Islands and elsewhere, is not clear.
ly understood 1t seems to be bit
puzzling to many how an American
corporation existing under the United
States laws and doing business in
! the United States, can be seized by
the alien property custodian as if the
corporation were an alien enemy. The
custodian frequently announces that
he has appointed board of directors
of some large American corporation
despite the fact that there seems to
be no provision in what is known as
the Trading with the Enemy Act"
which gives him any such authority
This procedure, however, is simple,
effective and altogether regular.
The Trading with the enemy act,
under which the office of the alien
property custodian is created, requires
every corporation in the United Sta
ties to transmit to him full list of is
stock holders who are known to be
or whom it has reasonable cause to
believe to be, enemies" hen these
reports disclose that majority of
the corporations stock is enemy"
held, the custodian issues a demand
on the corporation, or on the person
holding the certificates for such stock
in this country, to cause to be trans
ferred to him in his official capacity
all the enemy held stock. Upon COM
pliance, the custodian becomes the
holder of the majority of the stock,
whit right to ask representation of
he board of directors proportionate
to his holdings, and through the in
stallation of these government nomi-
nees the corporations affairs are con
Quoted or supervised under the gov
eminent general direction
All the right title and interest of
the enemy in the stock so demanded
becomes 1esed in the custodian and
the ugent deficiency law, through it's
amendments which were fought over
in congress, empower him to sell the
stock. Being sold to American citi-
zens, this will effectually Ameican-
ize these corporations that heretofore
have been German controlled and the
question after the war it is announced
will relate to the distribution of the
proceeds of the sale and not the resti-
tuition and redistribution of the stock
itself
The trading with the enemy law
was approved by Pesident Wilson
October g. 1t prohibits trading direct
ly or indirectly, in any manner what
ever, with the enemy. In anticipa-
ton of the declaration of war, last
April 6, nd the passage of this law,
many sof the American corporations
owned by Germans tried to cover up
the situation by adroitly selling the
German-held stock to American citi-
zens taking payment therefor notes
payable after the war. or in 1925, or at
some other distant date, and holding
the stock as collateral of such foes
Anoher way was to incorporate a Ger
man partnership in this country and
icCI ctr in raVof
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

New Japanese concerns numbering
over 100 are reported as having en-
tered business at Shanghai during
1917, The Japanese population is
rapidly increasing, now being about
$4,000.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08
Too many men pray for the things
they are too lazy to work for

Our l4-inch guns weigh nearly IS
tons and are over SIS feet long, cost
ing $1lS,000,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

kODAkS and Fresh Films, at Jen-
nings Drug Store. Lift
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-08

LOST-Long red purse, containing
about $4,000 in bills, Thrift card with
name on it. Finder return to Dispatch
office or Suwannee Hotel clerk and get
reward
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-26
PROCLAMATION OF ARBOR DAY
 BY GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA

WHEREAS, it is provided by the Civil Code of Arizona, Chapter xxx, Section 2838, that the Governor shall set aside by proclamation annually a certain day to be observed as Labor Day;
 i WHEREAS, it is fitting in every respect that one day of each year be dedicated by all the people to the identification of public grounds and thoroughfares, and to the improve ment of private estates, and that all such work shall be attended by ob- servances appropriate to the spirit of Arbor Day.
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Geo. W. P. Hunt, Governor of Arizona, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby proclaim and set aside Fri day, the 9th day of February, A. D. 1918, to be observed as Arbor Day in the counties of Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, San ta Cruz and Yuma; do further pro claim and set aside Friday, the 5th day of April, A. D. 1918, to be ob- served as Arbor Day in the counties of Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai.
 It is earnestly recommended that on the days thus set apart the traditions and purposes of Arbor Day shalP be fittingly celebrated in all public, pri- vatc and parochial schools by the hold ing of suitable exercises to inculcate in the minds of the children the bene- fits to be derived from the preserva- tion and perpetuation of the forests, ana from the planting and protection of trees, shrubs and vines, whereby the grounds surrounding such schools may be improved and beautified.
 It is likewise urged that every fra ternal order, civic organization and in- dividual citizen shall enter into the spirit of Arbor Day, as hereinbefore designated, and in the ways recom- mended, to the end that the earth on winch we live may be beautified and made more fruitful, and that poster :ty's heritage may be enhanced.
 In witness whereof, l have hereun- to set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be af- fixed.
 (SeaD
 Done at Phoenix, the Capital, this 1 Fist day of January, A. D. 1918.
 GEO. w. P. HUNT,
 Governor of Arizona. Attest:
 SIDNEY P. OSBORN,
 Secretary of State.