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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to City Tax Payers

Notice is hereby given that l am
COW prepared to receive the city taxes
collectable by me for the year 1918.
The usual discount Of 5 per cent will
be allowed on all bills paid in full if
paid prior to August "a, 1913, and all
bills not paid bfore December l, 1918,
penalty of 5 per cent will he added.
Bring a list of I'll property upon
which you desire to pay and make APP
rlication for the bills in order to save
the discount as the collector will not
be responsible or allow the discount
after the time fixed by law.
P. T. German,
1861 Tax Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Germany, it is said, has demanded
that Austria send 10 to 10 divisions
to the western front. Austria assent
ed to this, the dispatch says, on con-
diticn that Germany would accept
Austria's solution of the Polish ques-
ton and make strong peace move,
including the evacuation and restora-
ton of Belgium. Germany promised
to concede to Austria the solution of
the Polish question, including the
naming Of an Austrian archduke as
king, the dispatch asserts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Commenting on the recent inter-
view given by Admiral Won Mintzo,
the German foreign secretary. n
which he laid responsibility for cor
tinuatio:. q the war upon The en-
tente, the Frankfort Gazetta says;
TWe must continue the hard and
bitter struggle for the defense Of the
fatherland. for our enemies show lit
tie inclination for peace, aid neither
from Lloyd George nor Clemonceau
is any readiness for an unGer standing
to be expected The daily inc"e&slnS
influence of America upon the er-
ten" is Of still Notwithstanding.
Any sign of desire for m understand
ing on the part of the Eur"n an a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Extra men vii receive one-half
pay from time of reporting for
work until excused for the day or
assigned to run.
]. w. RICH, Supt.
Washington, d. c.,
August u, 1918.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

lies is counter balanced By the war
Graz. Of the United States. In sLcn
circumstances there is nothia;' 20 he
cone h.;t to repress all rramatur"
hope; az! arm ourselves with courage
end peg verance for the mex; de-.
vclopme.t1.'
James Martin, caretaker Of the
Point Breeze chautauQua g
Smithville, near Wooster,
Thursday found the lower eA
womans body in weighte
a water hole near the srorL
legs of the body had been sawed IN
two at the knees, and indications wef"
that the body had been in the water
several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP.

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-two
years in all parts of the United States
for coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in
the throat, especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy
expectoration in the morning, gives
nature a chance to soothe the inflamed
parts, throw off the disease helping
the patient to regain his health. Sold
by Leadbeater Drug Corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Twenty-Five of the twenty-siX snf-
frapettes who were imprisoned in
Washington Thursday have complet-
ed the first twenty-four hours of a
hunger strike. They are demanding
the "rights of political prisoners
Two of the twenty-six have been re-
leased on the payment o. their fines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
URGE CONSERVATION
of Waste Insurance
Against Harvest Failure

eve can not administer the food
problem on the basis one years war.
We must prepare for it's long continu-
ance if we are to insure absolute vic
tory" declare the food controllers of
the United States, France, Italy and
Great Britain in joint resolution
adopted at a conference in London.
The resolution, which. was cabled to-
DAY to the United States Food Admin
istration, emphasizes the necessity Of
building up reserves in North Ameri-
ca as an insurance against possible
crop failures here ard elsewhere and
the diminution of agricultural labor.
The: cable follows:
"Resolved, that; while the increased
production of the United States rem
ders it possible to relax some of the
restrictions which have borne with
peculiar hardship upon all our peoples,
yet it is absolutely necessary that
rigid economy and elimination of waste
in production. should be maintained
throughout. the European allied coun-
tries; and in North America. 1t il
only by such economy. and elimination
of waste that the transportation of
the necessary men and supplies from
North America to the European front
can be accomplished and that stocks
of foodstuffs can be built up in. North
America as an insurance against the
ever-present danger of harvest fail
ure and the possible necessity for
large and emergency drafts to Eu-
rope. We cannot administer the food
problem on the basis of one years
war. We must prepare for its long
continuance If we are to insure abso-
lutte victory"
Before the war, only about 10 per
cent of the food deficit in the allied
was provided by America.
Approximately so per cent of the al
led deficit was filled last year by tho
United States and Canada. And from
the 1918 crops we will very probably
'e caleld upon to supply much larger
of this ever-lncreasing Eu-
'opean deficit.
About 100000 tons of Shipping
ould be saved if we made it possible !.
o withdraw ships now taking to Eu- +
ope food from Australia, India and t
outh America. Were this done, it |
iould be possible to transport and .
in France much larger n
rmy of American soldiers. Many of r
le difficulties of convoy could be over t
ONE if the bulk of shipping piled the D
ngle lane between Europe and North ;
.meriea. Interpreted. in trems ofmen
n the fighting front, every ship di-
erted from Australia could perform
, equivalent service from American
,rts and in the time it had taken for
lie round trip from Europe to Aus
ALA could make two additional trips
ON Europe to. the United States.
other words, it could furnish Europe
it'll the same amount, Of food and in
e same length of time could make
e trip as troop ship and another
transport additional food.
With men leaving our farms in ever
.----. 81: = - =. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
RAILROADS.
Washington Southern Ky.
Schedule In Effect June 10, 1918.

For Washington and points north
day sos, 9:53, 1908 a. M, 1913,
Iz:Ss; lis, 2:5s, Sis, 1913, ll:SS
Week days only, $40 p. m. Satur-
days only sos p. M, and Sundays only
BIB p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 1886, 1855 (locaD and
9:47, a. M; 2:27, 2:47, 5:1T QocaD
GIT, s:l7, 9:l7 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for. Quantico at
1850 a. m daily and 2:53 p. m. Satur-
days. Night train leaves 11:4S p. m.
daily for Fredericksburg and inter-
mediate stations,
NOTE-Times of arrival and depar-
ture and connections not guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
WASHINGTON VIRGINIA RAIL
-. .s..,z1s. II :.E.:J. - ::.t -.
: NOTICE 70. TRAINiAMiEEiiE7. - r.

Commencing septsmber: /, sis1s>
and thereafter. until further, notice,
wages of motormea and conductors.
will be- as follows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
HONORS FOR PRIESTS
Two knights of Columbus Chaplains
Threw Grenades and Fired Guns.

Threw Grenades and Fired Guns.
Two priests, Rev. John Devalles and
Rev. osias Boucher, Knights of Co,
lurnbus chaplains,. who were awarded
the Croix de Guerre by. the French
government in recognition of their
heroism during the early days of the
great German drive, have been given
commissions by the United States gov
eminent for throwing hand grenades
and firing machine guns on the battle
field.
So read cablegram received last
night from headquarters of the
Knights of Columbus IN Paris. Both
men are New Englanders.
Father Devalles was cited for car
ing for wounded mea, encouraging ad-
vancing troops and throwing hand
grenades without thought Of his per-
sonal safety during recent offensive.
Regardless of bursting shells and
exploding grenades, Father Boucher
attended to his ministerial duties un-
til he discovered that machine gun
squad was in difficulty. He immedi-
ately Joined this group, fought side
by side with the men, and when the
gunner was wounded he continued the
fire until another gunner was brought
from The rear -'--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Germans And Austrians Near Starva-
ton, Too Weak to Work. Riots
Probable.
London, Aug. l9.-Turnips, weeds,
nettles and an occasional sick dog
costing S25, form the chief food for
the great hulk of Austria-Hungary's
population, according to compre-
hensive review Of the economic sit
nation in the dual monarchy by
frontier correspondent Of the Daily
EXPRESS. Thousands of deaths occur
weekly as a result of underfeeding
or actual starvation. The economic
situation in Germany is described
as almost equally bad. It is de-
clared doubtful if Austria Hungary
can last through another winter with
out an empire-wide hunger revolu-
ton.
A few ounces of indigestible bread,
weeds and nettles, called spinach
substitute" constitute the daily dole
for which tens of thousands of vi
emma men, women and children are
scramhling. Factories are idle. The
workers have not the strength to
work.
Mail trains passing through coun-
try stations are besieged by mobs
Of half-starved villagers begging and
fighting for few crumbs from the
tables in the dining cars. Even the
crowded hospitals are short of food.
The daily papers print many col
umns of advertisements inserted by
starving citizens. A feather bolster
is offered for ten pounds of flour;
baby clothes and bed linen for drip
pings; winter jacket for a couple Of
eggs.
Germany, herself, reduced to STAR
walton rations, is unable to help her
ally. Some of the stock floods that
had been fssesYed for the German
army has been sent to. Austria-HHn-
gary to avert revolt in the dual. nlor-
archy, but this supply was insignifi-
cant and, the only result has been in
creased dissatisfaction and hostility
in both countries. -.
Germany will reap the hew harvest
in a few: weeks. but all:;reports are
that it falls far short. of expecta-
tions, and it can: do nothing to allie
viate the damage already, done to the
national efficiency and the industrial
and military output. =
Hunger, typhus, dysentery and
consumption are rampant.
Meanwhile the rich have little or
no trouble, securing food, though at
exorbitant prices. Smugelers risk
their lives bringing butter and. bacon
from Holland or Denmark, for which
they obtain s. pound. Eggs tan
be bough for Is cents a piece. +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
GRAVE CONDITIONS.

Germans And Austrians Near Starva-
ton, Too Weak to Work. Riots
Probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19
Notice.

After August 18th, the on hand de-
partment of the American Railway
Express Company will be located at
20S King street.
E. c. Sampson, Agent American
Railway Express Company. 1881.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

Insure the home NOW-don't de-
lay another day. This is the season
in which most fires occur. lnsuring
through this agency means ABSO-
Lutte PROTECTION at regular rates.
LAURENCE STABLER
415 Prince Street. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-19

W.ANTED-An experienced clothing salesman to
Is manage store in Alexandria; excellent oppor-
=, tunity for right man. answer stating age, past
experience and salary expected; all answers
held in confidence. Address Manager care
Gazette Office, !94-u
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06

ing lady, from a ledge on mountain
side where she had fallen while pick-
ing flowers.
Trying his lariat to the pommel OF
hhls saddle Mix let himself down to
the ledge, a distance of fifty feet.
Here he placed the rope around his
waist and taking Miss Connprs in his
arms he called to his horse. "old
Blue.'' 81 81 ts-f:'|g
tChedient 10 hts order, the horse
started to pull and Tom Mix with his
leading lady in his arms dangled up
the side of tho mountain. Pelev him
was sheer drop of several thousand
feet. If Old Blue had stumbled or
the rope had 1Iayed as it was drag
gcd cvcr TIE rocks, this story wcuia
have been m obituary to Mr.. Mix ard
Miss Ccnaors, but as usual the Mix
brand of luck held good and the Two
arrived cafew at the summit bu. not
without feeling of relief on :ne part
n: the Gpectators.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06
ALTA TODAY.
Scenes of ''The Bravest Way Laid I'm
West Coast City.

Scenes of ''The Bravest Way Laid in
West Coast City.
Although the scenes of 1.-THE Brav-
est Way the new Paramount Pic
ture starring Sessue Hayakawa. are
laid in n west coast city the situa-
tions are peculiarly japanese and
Hhyakawa himself is authority for
the statement that they truly repre-
sent the people OF his country.
The story of fAThe Bravest Way
has to do with two young Japanese
friends and shows how one OF them.
when the other is killed. sacrifices
himself to the extent of marrying his
dead friends wife, so that he can
take care of her and her children.
This he does in spite of the fact that
he is in love with another girl. How
the young Japanese is finally re-
united with his sweetheart makes a
well sustained and interesting story
'The Bravest Way" which will be.
at the Alta theater today.
Is an exceptional photoplay, and one
Of the best in which this popular
Japanese star has been seen. Mr..
support includes florence
Vidor. Jane Wolff, Winter Hall.
Clarence GeIdart. and others.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06
MOTION PICTURE news
What the Picture Theaters
Have to Tell You.
PAsTrME TO-DAY
'"The Cook" Is superb ArBucI1Ie
Comedy.

"The Cook" Is Superb AFbuclkIe
Comedy.
Roscoe CFatty) Arbuckle, widely
known as the commander in chief OF
Americas army OF screen comedians,
Is seen at his best in his latest COM
edy produced for Paramount, The
Cook" which will be shown at the
Pastime theater today.
Mr.. Arbuckle is the heavyweight
cook in a beach cafe and like the
waiter. he loves the pretty cashier.
They are rivals until " tough guy en-
tiers the place and takes hand in the
love game. Arbuckle sets his terrier
upon the disturber and a scene of ex-
citement ensues. Many comical stu
atoms follow. including a screamingly
funny fishing trip mad eby Arbuck1e
and his dog, chase of the tough guy
down a roller coaster, the fall of the
cashier from the coaster to the ocean,
her rescue and the like.
The comedy is clean and wholesome
and thoroughly enjoyable. Mr.. Ar
buckle is supported by Buster Kea-
ton, Al St. John and Alice Lake. not
to speak of Luke" the dog. whose
performance is a revelation OF canine
sagacity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06
PASTIsIE TODAY


Tox Mix. who has made famous his
deiineation OF western characters. has
a rel utatlon for being the most fear
less stunt performer on the screen.
In his latest photodrama 'Mr. Logan.
u. s. A." which is being shown at the
Pastime theater. he shows that this
reputation is not altogether unearned.
In one OF his scenes. Tox Mix wan
to rescne Kathleen Connors. his lead
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06

D. z. Fuller. P. D. Thompson and
A. p. Myrick are a party of farmers
here from Ashton, Ida, stopping at
the Hotel st. George.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06
NO APPROVALS
NO EXCHANGES
NO REFUNDS

NO MORE THAN ONE DELIVERY A DAY
All be selected and each sale is final and
and the Cash the Register the sale history
this ad carefully make selections the
all the time but remember this "CASH SALE
ING SALE and have paid for the goods and have
not buy them back of you
going make lots of friends by this
that friendship by breaking rules that apply ALL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-06
EVENT FOR THE LADIES OF UMATl

ore Holiday time with such Standard Goods as we
such sacrifice as will make.
will be published Our reason for this "Cash Sales"
e first of each season, we estimate our sales and
on our Credit Sales or Charge Sales are over
ales are under the estimate! This is on account of
termned to go "Over the Top you are going to be
O-Wear as above mentioned for less than you ever
DnditiOns on advertised goods
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-05
Tells WHY chicks die

r ]. Refer, the poultry expert SIS Refer Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo. Is giving away nee valuable
sook entitled. white Disr-hoea and How 10 Cure IT,
las book contains scientific facts white dsrrhoea
- ssas sS . rsra.s s7s ess sosoa e a. Ss1 ~,
.-J hat-s Al pgly esrtAay ~EIts M hssfer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-05
Results of Cotton Variety Tests

There is always much interest I'm the
question of varieties of cotton. This is
but natural in a state where the crop
was worth about 100000, 900 in 1917.
The present price prevailing for cotton
indicates that il will be a profitable
crop to cultivate in 1918. OF course,
this should not induce us to lose sight
of the fact that we must produce food
stuffs well in larger quantities than
ever before. l should be glad, however,
If our people should be fortunate
enough to produce a $500, O0O-bale crop
in 1918. This / do not think would over
burden the market in view of the con-
ditions now existing i'm the world and
the relative scarcity of wool and cotton
fabrics in general. The seed will pro-
duce valuable food for man and beast
for which there is an ever-increasing
demand
In order that the crop may be pro-
duced under the most favorable condi-
lions as to seed and quality, the farmer
should now give attention and consid-
GRAFTON to the selection or a variety
for planting which has been tried for
a number of years anu proved to con-
tain desirable qualities and general
adaptation for cultivation in the section
of the state where he is farming. For
a number of years past tests have been
made at Athens and in various other
parts of the state under the direction
of the State College of Agriculture.
These have shown that there is a
wide variation in the yield, character
of lint and resistance to disease, as
shown by leading and well known
strains of cotton. 1t is clear from these
reasons that some varieties are better
adapted to one section than others, that
certain ones are capable of strongly re-
sistin2 disease, while others are easy
victims when attacked by such fungi
as produce anthracnose and wilt dis
ease, and that their general cultivation
on that account is not desirable. Now
that the boil weevil is upon us it is
very important that only varieties
which will open up a considerable per-
centage of bolls five months after
planting should meet this requirement
fairly well.
Every one who expects to cultivate
cotton in view of the foregoing in 1918
should study the results of the variety
test conducted on the college farm at
Athens in 1918 with a great deal of
care, and select and choose those varie-
ties which experience indicates are
likely to prove best adapted to his
own particular soil and climatic area,
The data summarized below was pre-
pared by Prof. 10y f. rast, of the
agronomy division of the State College
of Agriculture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-05
THIS RATION NEEDS TO BE

OF1ANdLD.
Il. l.. c.. Ashburn, Ga, writes: / have a
fine COW which is about six years old and
has been giving three gallons of milk. When
fed cottOnseed meal and bulls for the
last sixty days she is giving only a gallon,
and there is no cream on the milk Her
udder is covered with testers and the teats
crack badly. Please tell me what to do for
her
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-05
destructive work.

destructive work
Since there is quite a difference In
the quality of the lint and seed from
different varieties, these should be con-
sidered as well as earliness when choos-
ing seed for planting purposes. When
the total value of the crop is con-
sidered, the variety Meade. which stands
near the bottom of the table assumes
first place. The lint of this variety
sold for 73 IL cents per pound because
of its superior length and quality
THE BEST WAY OF APPLYING LIME
j. B. c., Americas, Ca, writes: Please
advise me if mixing agricultural lime with
per cent cottonSeed meal and l6 per cent
acid phosphate and nitrate of soda will
cause chemical action that will destroy
any Of the fertilizer units
1t would not be regarded as good prac-
tice to mix agricultural lime with cot
tonseed meal, acid phosphate and nitrate
of soda, for the reason that the lime
would tend to cause the phosphoric acid
to change or revert into a form less
available to plants than that in which
it is found Immediately after the phos-
phate rock has been treatd with sui
phuric acid. There is no objection, how
ever, to using lime on the same land
with the fertilizer you have indicated,
provided they are put on separately
Agricultural lime may be applied any
time from now on. We would use it at
the rate of az least one ton per acre.
distributing it broadcast from a wagon
bed or by means of a lime drill Any
way that will spread it uniformly over
the ground will be found satisfactory.
Harrow it into the soil and let it stand.
After you have laid oft your land and
prepared it for planting then put III
your mixture of fertilizer underneath the
drill row for most crops, though occa-
sionally it may be better to broad
cast it.
You can make a very good fertilizer
formula by taking LOO pounds of acid
phosphate, 500 pounds cottonseed meal
and 100 pounds nitrate of soda and mix
ing them together. A formula of this
character would contain per ton 196
pounds of available phosphoric acid, ga
pounds nitrogen and 16 pounds of pot
ash. The percentage composition would
be 80 per cent nitrogen, 9.S per cent
phosphoric acid and about IS per cent
potash. Used at the rate of 800 pounds
per acre it would constitute good for
mula for most crops. On land that is
in a poor state of fertility we would
advise the use of 500 pounds.