davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-25

due to a real need which has arisen
through wartime conditions. Emphasiz-
ing the importance of this angle of the
work, might add that Russia, Bull
garia and Roumania have only recently
asked for the promotion of Y. NJ c. A.
county work as distinctive war meas
ure.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-06-12

who has attained the highest pro-
ficiency in the military department
-S25, Donald Pancoast Horsey,
10. This prize is given by the u.
A. R. Of Delaware.
Philo Sherman Bennett prize
Offered to the student who presents
the best essay discussing the prin-
ciples of free government $50,
Alexander Blair, Jr., 20.
William D. Clark prize for
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at the end
of the sophomore year to the stu
dent who has shown the greatest
proficiency in mathematics during
his freshman and sophomore years
-S25, Charlesworth Carswell, go.
State Grange prizes-Offered to
the three students pursuing the
course on agriculture who have
manifested the greatest interest,
and made the greatest progress in
their work during the year for
which the prizes are awarded
First, SIS, Fred Boorman Martenis
10; second, $40, Francis Leonard
O'Rourke, 10; third, SIS, Joseph
Harrison Fairbanks, '21.
The Edward Reynolds memorial
prizes in chemistry-First, S25
Thomas Smyth Carswell, '1S; Sc
cond, SIS, Irviene Reed McElwee
10; third, $40, divided equally
Eugene Harlan Kennedy, 20, anc
Ralph Pickering Kennedy, go.
Announcement was made that
the following graduates had beer
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-06-12
Degrees Conferred

Master of science-Mark Lowell
Nichols, Newark.
Bachelor of arts carts and
science rSe)-Donald Pancoast
Horsey, Dover; Frederick Colin
McCaghey, Baltimore, Maryland:
Leon Busick Stayton, Wilmington.
Bachelor of science carts and
science course) - Harry Bratton
Alexander, E k on, Maryland:
Gassaway Bond Brown, Newark E:
Samuel Cannon, Wilmington; Row.
land Delaware Herdman, Newark ;
Paul Dewitt Lovett, Newark ;
Frank Saylor, Wilmington.
Bachelor of science in agricul-
ture - David Leonard Crockett,
New York, New York: Jonathan
Farr Davis, Meshoppen, Pa; Rob
ert Perkins Coldey, Wilmington
William Hamilton Ham, Raven
Rock, New Jersey; Elwood Hof-
teeker, Newark; Clyde Simpson
Holland, Smyrna; Paul Gilbert
Swayne, Wilmington; Nathaniel
Watkins Taylor, Dover.
Bachelor of science in civil engi-
neering-knowles Richie Bowen,
Newark; Henry Paul Cleaver. Mar
shallton; Aleln Louis Lauritsen.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-06-12

elected members of the Phi Kann,
Phi, honorary fraternity: Opp ppa
way Bond Brown, Thomas Su, sa'
Carswell, Henry Paul C,a.r.
Jonathan Farr Davis, Donald d.
coast Horsey, Paul Dewitt Ior,.,
Ernest Nelson Marks and poh.'
Llewellyn Sumwalt.
Two DUPONT Scholarships :,
chemistry of 1926 each-Trvion
Reed McElwee, 10, and Jay Robin.
son, 10.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-06-12

Lewes; Robert Llewellyn Sum-
walt, Lewes; Dewitt Clinton Davis
Todd, Wilmington; Ernest Station
Wilson, Wilmington.
Bachelor of science in mechani-
cal engineering-John Avery Ma
Their, Oswego, Kansas; William
Terry Mitchell, Newark; David
Thompson Swing, Ridgley, Mary
land.
Bachelor of science in mechani-
cal engineering-John William All
exander, Elkton, Maryland; Will
liam Dali Cannon, Bridgeville
Elmer Paul Cats, Clayton; Will
liam Bigelow Hoey, Frederick.
Bachelor of science in chemical
engineering-Thomas Smyth Cars
we'll, Wilmington; Ernest Nelson
Marks, Wilmington.
Prizes Awarded
Dean E. Laurence Smith award
ed prizes to graduates and other
students as follows:
Bishop Coleman memorial prize
TO member of graduating class
having best standing in the senior
year, $25, Thomas Smyth Carswell
10.
Alumni prizes-Three prizes tc
the best debaters in an annual con.
test-First, $15, William Templir
Broughall, '2l; second, $40
Charlesworth Carswell, 20.
Lieut.. Clarke Churchman me.
mortal prize-Awarded to student
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-06-12

Prompt and Personal Attention
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29

holes. When the plan has been extended
over the entire region. there Is 70 be a
going over" OF the whole desert territory
every FIVE years towering one-ffth OF the
total area each YEAR, TO revise maps and
guides" TO repair sign-posts and 70 erect
new posts and signs when needed
An incidental study is being made OF the
water that is beneath the surface Of the
deserts. For Fl appears-surprising
though Il NAV seem-that there is water
even in the driest deserts Death Valley
is underlaid by streams that can be tap
ped by bored wells. Even the tornado del
Muerto is not so waterless as II looks
Over large areas OF the bare deserts II
is possible by pumping 70 obtain good
water from a depth OF 200 or 800 feet
With g windmill TO operate the pump. a
little oasis may be created. There are
L. any such artificial Gases in the region
here described
lndiO. In southern California was for
m erly the dryest spot in the United States
The climate was sizzling and there was
not a drop 10 drink for man. for beast or
for plant. To-day in that locality water
in plenty is drawn from the depths OF The
earth through pipes and distributed over
fertile fields and fruitful orchards IndiO
has now become a vsritable garden. an
abode Of cneertuness and prosperity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29

The above estimate Of cost Includes sur
veys. which have yielded the requisite data
for maps that Will show every water-hole
in the territory they cover. with the roads
leading 10 them. These maps will be pub
lshed in a series OF guides" which Will
contain descriptions of the routes. detailed
Information In regard TO each water-hole
tables OF distances between water-holes
and analyses Of the water they furnish.
n Is an interesting detail that the ex-
pedttionary automobiles carry along with
them bottles for the collection OF samples
Of water from the holes they visit The
contents, later on. are duly analysed. and
the results become matters OF definite and
exact record.
The guides" viii cover not only the
principal roads-along which by the way
there were already a good many signs. put
uD By the Automobile Club OF Southern
California and others. before the Govern
ment took up the business but also the
outlying and more remote districts with
Information about sources OF good water in
less frequented places. on the main routes
These booklets containing accurate
mapsl viii be freely distributed TO tourists.
An idea constantly ia view is 20 de
velop" the water-hoIes clean them I'D and
put them into sitter shape Also TO dis
cover and develop other and new water
GrsaS Britain Rights Reserved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29

The desert section contains prosperous
cities, fertil' agricultural districts. forest
clad mountains and rich mines But the
watered localities are widely separated
cases IN a wide sxpsnse OF silent change
less. unproductive desert. where the most
impressive feature is the great distances,
and the chief evidences OF human Occu-
pancy are long. long roads that lead from
one water-hole 10 another.
To him who has become acquainted with
the region II has q peculiar fascination and
few serious dangers; but for the stranger
who penetrates il without adequate infOr-
nation II forever contains the most fright
tul of perils
The sign-pOst planting work begun in
the southwestern part, where the aridity
Is most extreme, IL 10 be carried eastward
and northward gradually until the entire
region shall have been covered II viii
cost one-thirtieth OF q cent per acre. TWEEN
ty-three cents per square mile. or about
100000. o complete the Job
lnssmuch large part OF the territory
concerned IS Immediately adjacent 10 the
International (Nexicanl boundary the
work so far as that area Is concerned
has a definite military importance Exact
Information regarding the location OF avail
able water supplies is OF obvious strategic
value.
Copyright IS by Star. ComDan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29


turn to the grower.
Mark that point, hoWeTer-rbere is water
in all deserts. The natise people and
animals know how to fndi il in regions
where a stranger would perish of thirst
There are plants that fuEuish H. The
"waterbarreI cactus" is the size of beer
keg II is covered with fearful spines But
a dexterous chop with a maohete will re-
move its top. revealing a masssOf pulp that
Is se per cent good water. It is.a vegetable
Water-tsnk
The explorer. Campbell IN Central Afrf-
ca, in a region where as far1ss the eye
could see. there was nothing but sand
found luXuriant creepers covered with big
berries. each containing three Ptsaspoons-
ful OF palatsble water LookinEscloser. he
saw a number CT desert mice-spparen1Iy
the only living creatures the1sabout-en-
gagged in carrying the berries 10 saheir bar
rows. much as seamsn carry Acssks OF
water 10 their ships
Our desert territory within reoentsyears
has assumed q new aspect from the4podnt
OF view of tourists II is looked uDon as
the American observation-disclosures fp<z1
anything that has hitherto been known or
understood. The automobile has smade<.
for the first time, accessible.
Until recently thirty miles a dayf was
about great a distance as the desert
traveller could cover; and he was Obliged
10 carry with him a supply Of water for
himself and his beast But the SutomobiIs
can easily do" 200 miles, and the problem
OF drink 80 long as the gasoline supply
does not give OUT Is OF less Importance
The desert roads furthermore are ideal.
They are ready-made One may travel
over the desert in any diyection land the
going Is smooth and delightful
Our deserts are the great open-air
breathing places OF the future. They viii
attract multitudes OF people from our
crowded centres, not only for amusement,
but for health The air OF the; desert In
germ-free Folks win 90 to the$deserts 70
get well.
The statement made by the United
States Geological Survey. that one-1fth Of
the total area 81 the United States II
desert NAV be regarded as rather alarm.
ing. but. in fact. IL does not tell all the
danger that menaces Us.
For the truth Is that the deserts are
steadily and rather rapidly spreading over
the earth. The planet on which ne dwell
IS drying up, and the areas capable OF
agricultural production are becoming less
with every century.
OF our territory. We shall lose more and
more and more. even though We reclaim
parts Of II here and there
There is no disputing the fact that the
earth Is drying up. Great regions I'm
Africa. for instance) that were productive
within historic times are now deserts
The flow OF rivers everywhere is dimin-
ishing
The trouble seems 70 be that the surface
waters are sinking into the earth They
are being steadily absorbed BY the rocks
o. the globe. The process Is going on 20
rapidly that even in century or two the
progress OF IL has been markedly notice
able
Our ultimate fate does not seem 10 be
very far distant The planet on which
Ne dwell r. 20 become ike the moon. Its
surface waters absorbed Withn-its very
oceans dried up-it viii become dead
orb. travelling through countless sgsa
tenantless, about ths sun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29
Many New.
Facts About
a Growing
Menace

Always an economic problem fis
involved Underlying the dry desert
is a sheet OF water. But how tdeep
does it lie? II tooedeep. IL may cost
too much to pumPl the fluid to the
surface-more money. that is to say.
than the vegetablessor fruit will re-
turn to the grower
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-29

Example of the Giant Cactus Which Throws
Its Roots in All Directions and Obtains Water Where
There Is Apparently None, and the Right the
Mighty Grand Canyon, Which Is Adding to Our
Desert by Burying the River Ever Deeper
in the Earth and Rushing 1t Away
from the Arid Country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
HOLLAND IS TOLD
TO RAISE EMBARGO
AccUlEsCENcE IN THE HUN
THREATS KEEPS U. S. FOOD
FROM DUTCH NATION.
Given Notice That Appeals for Ameri-
can Foodstuffs viii Be In Vain
II Dutch Shipping Remains
Idle in Port.

Washlngton.-Th acqulescence OF
nun threats which kept 100000 tons
OF Dutch shipping idle in port, while
the people of Holland suffered for
want of the food these vessels might
bring, Is commented upon in a state
ment issued September 20 by the state
to clear up misapprehension as to the
attitude of the United States toward
exports to Holland.
The department expresses the hope
that the Netherlands government will
lift the embargo on the movement of
it's ships, which constitute the only
considerable unit OF the neutral ton
mage. and In effect gives notice that
appeals for American foodstuffs will
be In vain until Holland follows the
example OF the Scandinavian cOun-
tries, Switzerland and Spain and en-
tiers into equitable agreements with
the United States and the allies.
Reviewing the efforts of the Ameri-
can government TO lend its assistance,
the statement dlscloses that after re-
fusing to approve n tentative under
standing for the export of food, pc
troleum, metals and other supplies
reached In London last winter, the
Natherlnds, bowling to the German
threat to torpedo even ships sailing
between neutral countries, failed to
avail itsaif of tlp offer of the United
States and the allies to permit the ex-
port of 100000 tons of bread cereals
ms an emergency measure. In spite
of the free licensing of bunker coal,
for ships other than those originally
stipulated and which carried 100000
tons Of cereals to Holland, an addi-
tlonal 100000 tons, largely by Argen-
tina. has been left untouched for more
than six months.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
ANN|H|LATES TWO
TURKISH ARMIES
DisAsTER ovERTAKEs OTTOMAN
FORCES IN PALESTINE WHEN
BRITISH FORCES ATTACK.
General AiIenby Puts Seventh and
Eighth Turkish Armies Out Of
Bussness---Huns Suffer Defeat
on Four Fronts.

London. Disaster has overtaken III,
Toufon over all fields. In PaIestin,
the Turks are all but absolufely
crushed; IN Macedonia the entente
forces ARE hnrrying their foes and
threatening them with similar disas.
ter. IN France the British and French
! troops slowly. but surely, are eating
their way into the yiinls of the German
defensive positions. the collapse OF
which would result In Important
changes nh along the western battle
front, and Ia eastern Siberia the Jap
ancse have made additional strides
forward Ia the process OF retaining
that territory for the Russians.
la all The theatres Of the war the
entente allies have the initiative and
are pressing their advantage rigorous
b. The Germans and their allies no.
where are able to do more tl.an stand
Oh the defensive. And IN Palestine
and Macedonia their efforts Ia tbs
respect have proved sorry ones.
General Allenby has crushed the
Turkish Seventh and Eighth armies.
Ills cavalry has closed every exit ex-
cep, one. which cannot be reached by
many Of the enemy, and In II wide en-
clrcling movement his horscmen bril-
Ilantly broke down all attempts TO put
up delaying rear guard fights. The
cavalry captured Nazareth. Nablus.
Beisan and Jeuin and have secured nn
enormous quantity Of valuable booty,
and We have not heard the last Of their
efforts.
Two Turkish armies were put out
II business. 10000 Turks being killed
or captured.
From north Of Jerusalem to the Sea
OF Gnliiee. in the territory lying be-
tween the river Jordan and the Medl- |
ierranean sea. the Ottoman forces
have been caught by the swift drive of
the British armies and virtually an
initiated. Added 10 the heavy casual |
ties suffered by the Turks, hordes of
them were made prisoner and many |
more are wandering bewildered. with |
out leaders. IN the hills, eventually 70 |
be brought In TO swell the great total |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
AMERICAN TROOPS
DEFEAT BOLSHENkI
FIGHTING IN RUSSIA BEGUN
WHEN YANKEE oUTpoSTs
ARE ATTACKED.
BoisheVik Soldiers Unaware OF Pres
enee Of Men From America IN
Russia, Being Kept In lgnor.
ance by Officers.

Archangei Ia 40 attack against the
American 0ntposis south Of ArchaRgel
Tuesday The Rolshesiki sustained CON
siderable losscs. Eight dead were
found Ia one hemp in front Of an ad.
sanctd position aud three other bodies
were found Ia forest Most OF the
RolshcNik dead were Let's.
A wounded lioishevik soldier De-
clnred that a shell from RuSso.ai;ied
armored train had killed twenty men
GA Bolshesik train.
The Holshesik artillery bombarded
She American positions with shrnppel
Tor several minutes, hut I'D 20 harm.
The fighting DO this area Is a combs
ration IL trench and Indian warfare.
The trenches nrc along the railroad,
bat in the forests hemmlng the tricks
trees are the enlg cover
The Russian railway employees are
loyal 10 the Miles They are 5perut-
ine trains under shnpncl fire and
even repair tracks N the open, AM
rerfufbcd hy bursting shells.
The B6i@heglk rid against the
Ainericnn outpost cost the Americans
their first battle casualties on this sec
Tor - the frant The Bolsheviki mp
iarently attacked "a the hope ~ sas-
ing one 81 their aipianes. which de-
scendcd the day before just beyond the
American lines They displayed stub
hornness and the accuracy OF their
artillery fire indicated that skilled Of
ficers were manning the gums.
A ii0iSheyik officer. taken prisoner
sunday. declared that his forces we're
ignorant that Americans were on this
front. The Bolsheslk leaders were us
lng every precaution 20 prevent this
from becoming known. The death peu-
atty was imposed on any one caught
reading allied proclamatiors,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
BONE DRY NATION
AFTER NEXT JULY
HOUSE APPROVES PROHIBITION
MEASURE, WHICH NOW GOES
TO CONFERENCE.
Efforts of California and Pennsylvania
Representatives to Extend Dates
Prohibiting Manufacture and Sale
of Wine and Beer Defeated.

Washington. National prohibition
the war, was approved September %
by the house, which adopted, 1874 to
p, the senate prohibition rider to the
$12,O00,000 emergency agricultural APP
preparation bill. The measure now
will be sent to conference for adjust
houses on appropriation items.
After voting in the committee Of
the whole to accept an amendment
permitting the importation of wine
until next May |, the house later re-
versed its decision and, by vote of
provision that importation of wine
must cease when the measure becomes
effective upon its signature by the
president. The amendment was APP
proved by the house agricultural COM
mittee to meet an objection by the gov
ernments of France, Italy, Spain and
Portugal.
All efforts otherwise to amend the
legislation were defeated. A proposal
by Representative Kahn of California,
Republican, to extend the effective
date for prohibiting the sale of wine
and beer TO December 81, 1919, was
defeated, 112 to 81, as was one by
Representative Beshlin of Pennsyl-
vania, Democrat, to change the date
for stopping the manufacture of beer
and wine from next May to December
l, 1919.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
llBgaTy 'osuG SIX oILLIoN.
Secretary meAdoo Fixes Minimum for
New Loan,

New York. Six billion dollars ~ the
minimum amount which the people of
the United States are asked 10 sub
scribe for The fourth Liberty loan. ac-
e0rdlng 10 nn announcement BY VIII
lam q. McAdoo. secretary Of the treas-
ury. IN stirring address here Tues
day night outlining the governments
plan for the campaign, which starts
Saturday.
The share allotted 10 New York
federal reserve district II Si.s00O01,-
600. or 30 per cent OF the greatest
scan yet offered The loan which
will bear a.. per cent interest. viii run
for twenty years. maturing October %.
1858. uniess The government should ex-
seclsc rs reserved right 20 redeem the
bonds on or after October -. 1888
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
NAVY RECRUITING PLANS.
Monthly Quota to Be 5000 Men, 1900
to Go to Marine Corps.

Washington.-The program under
which the navy and the marine corps
announced Sunday by Secretary Dan
iels after conference with representa-
tives of his department, the marine
corps and the provost marshal gen.
erals office. The navy is to have an
average of $1,000 men monthly. while
the marine corps will get 5000 monthly
for four months and 1900 each month
thereafter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
serbian prisoners Sold as Slaves.

Paris.-The Serbian government is
In possession of documents proving
beyond possible question that thou
sands Of Serbian prisoners have been
sold as slaves for specified period to
Turkey by Bulgaria. Austri Hungary
and Germany accordlns o balkan
Agency dispatch from Corfu.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27

Pekin.--News has been received
here that the German emperor on
September 10 issued an order to all
Austro-Hungarians and Germans in
Russia. saying 1t was their first duty
to join the Russian soviet troops.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
Advised to Hold Wheat.

Washington. Farmers, who have
been selling wheat below the govern
ment guaranteed price because Of rail-
way embnrgoes placed on wheat ship
ments in certain localities, are advised
by the food administration that the
embargo soon would be lifted and that
II they held their wheat tile govern
ment will buy it az the guaranteed
price.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
pandl, slain BY Police.

Kansas Ciiy.Hoy Lancaster. alias
kansas city Blackie." alleged mem
Der 81 the Lewis band, aud sought
by federal agents for suspected com
plicliy la the robbery ~ Missouri.
Kansas & Texas passenger train near
Koch. Kan. July 10 last. Is dead. In
guafeht with score Of policemen
here Tuesday afternoon, two bullets
pierced his lungs
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
mnre imam off.et. shlp losses.

Washington. Deliveries Of complet-
ed vessels from shlpyards In the Unit
cd States during July aud August.
shipping board reports show were more
than enough 10 offset the submarine
losses OF America since the beginning
Of the war
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27

ashington.-Spanish influenza has
made its appearance in at least y
army camps over the country. The
surgeon generals office announced
Monday that the total number of CAGES
has Increased to 20,211, including !225
new cases reported Monday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
Move to Divide Austris.Hunqary

Chlcago.-A nationwide movement.
said TO be approved by the federal
government and sponsored by the
state council of defense, for the sep
aration of Hungary and Austria, has
been launched by Hungarians here.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
President win Fix Cotton Price.

Observation-Disclosures Wilson will
fix the price of cotton, placing the list
of the principal commodities neces-
sary In the prosecution of the war I'M
der government regulation, despite
strong pressure from the southern
states.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
NUMBERING ALLIED CITIZENS.
Russian Peoples Committee at Volog
da Active for Persecution.

Amsterdam.-The Russian peoples
commisSary ut Nologda, according to
the Petrograd correspondent of the
Hamburg Nachrichten. has urged on
the population of the entire Vologda
province the most ruthless persecution
of British subjects and French and
American citizens Rioting against en-
tente nationals has taken place, the
correspondent says, and some French
men and Americans are being muir
dered
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
ReouIatlons for OH and Gas.

Washington Regulations are being
prepared by the fuel administration UNI
der authority granted by President
Wilson for the licensing OF persons or
firms engaged IN the transportaG on
ana distribution Of oil and gas.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-09-27
Aged wrestIers Stage Comeback.

Cedar Rapids. iowa. - Farmer
Burns, aged 81 years, trainer Of
Frank Gotch and a former champion
OF the world. on Friday defeated
Dad" Clark OF West Branch, aged
IS years. for the championship of the
world for men over 50 years OF age.