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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
Our Resources and GERMANY

There is world of significance and cheer in
figures recently compiled by the Newspaper Enter
prise Association showing the comparative strength
of the United States and Germany in terms of their
national resources and debts. The aggregate re-
sources of the United States are conservatively
reckoned at about two hundred and fifty billion
dollars; those of Germany before the esti-
mated at eighty billions. The national debt of the
United States, including the third Liberty Loan, is
now approximately twelve billion dollars; the ma
tional debt of Germany is now around. thirty bill
lions with her sources of production, particularly
her man power, greatly impaired. The net interest
cost of the loans of the United States together
with Government insurance OUTLAWS and other ex-
penditures consequent upon the war, may be
reasonably computed at something like billion
dollars" AS for Germany, THE interest her
war debt even if the debt grows larger, will be
about one and half billion dollars. Although she
is nggardy in her pensions to private soldiers and
their families one billion year would hardly
suffice to pay even small pensions to her injured
and the families of her soldiers who have been
killed Her war debt must be paid some time, and
a sinking fund of five per cent would add one bill
lion five hundred million to her annual taxation"
Here, then, is an annual burden of some four bill
lion dollars to be carried by Germany when peace
returns, as compared with about one billion for
the United States. The war debts of both coun-
tries may greatly exceed present estimates, of
course but the proportion will not be greatly
changed. Note finally the fact that while the Ger
man Government after draining its own and its
allied countries the utmost, even to the extent
of taking its peoples trinkets and heirlooms, has
succeeded in storing hardly more than half billion
dollars of gold in the Imperial bank, the United
States, without making any special effort, today
has in it's treasury vaults approximately two billion
five hundred million dollars of gold coin and
bullion
These figures in themselves would be of
great significance if they were not reinforced by
vast human resources. The money without the
men would be powerless, well-nigh meaningless.
But what is the real import of Americas superior
ity to Germany in matters of finance? At bottom
it is a superiority of productive power and of
organized means for wagng the war, is it not? 1t
is superiority of national strength of character
we'll as of material resources. Let there be no
more talk of the impossbility of bringing Prussan-
ism to unconditional surrender, The Hun worship
ing force the only law and worshiping might
as the only right, has challenged the force and
might of memorable Justice that shall grind his
brutal tyranny to powder.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
FOR OUR DISABLED HEROES.
(Greenville Daily News.)


The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Green
Vile proposes to find employment for soldiers dis
abled in the countrys service and will send out
thousands of copies of the letter printed below to
firms and individuals throughout this NSounty and
section. The Federal government is already be-
ginning to train disabled for occupations suited
to them. The letter is follows:
Realizing that it is a patriotic duty and privi-
lege of every individual, firm, corporation, to
do full share in supporting and encouraging the
boys who have enlisted may enlist in their
try's service, the management of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank of Greenvlle, S. c., is organ
iZing employment bureau for the benefit of
MANNED crippled soldiers.
THE object of the club is to assist such soldiers
who may return to Greenville county in securing
positions wherein they may be useful, hopeful and
happy. Many of our Greenville county boys posi-
bly, hundreds of them, will most probably come
back home less disabled. During their
absence the positions formerly held by them will
have been filled by others, and possibly the injuries
sustained by many will disqualify them for their
old occupations. The best possible chance must
be given to these boys.
with the object in view as above outlined, the
Farmers and Merchants Bank proposes to keep on
file list of farmers, business men, corporations,
and other employers of help, who are willing to
give employment whenever possible to the partial
ly disabled soldiers.
ct is believed that many farmers throughout
the county will be in positions offer jobs which
will enable the returned soldiers to start over on
a basis
Soldiers injured in the service and coming
back to the county, who may wish to avail them
selves of. services, invited to place their
names with the bank, where every effort will be
made to find satisfactory occupation for them.
Parents throughout the county and city whose
sons are liale to become partially disabled,
Quested to enroll their with soldiers en-
ployment bureau.
Our services are absolutely free to both SOL
dier and employer. Your hearty corporations re-
spectfully requested. Very truly,
ROBERT l. WOODSIDE, President
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
TRAVELETTE-By NikSah
THE SEA ISLANDS

The part of the south which is generally con-
sidered to retain most perfectly the famous ante
bellum atmosphere is the island region of the
Carolina coasts. 1t consists of about hundred
and fifty low, sandy islands, which are warmed in
winter by the gulf stream and cooled in summer
by Atlantic breezes. Here in the old days great
fortunes were made raising long-staple, sea island
cotton and here the planter aristocracy of the old
south attained it's finest flower. Beaufort is the
leading city of the region, and is located on Port
ROYAL Island which is connected with the mainland
by railroad Beaufort remains a picture of the
old south for it's water front is still lined with resi-
dences of that period, built of "tabby," mixture
of oyster shell and cement their gardens filled with
the color and fragrance of orange and magnolia.
The island region itself has changed little al
though the old plantations not the busy places
that they were and rich northerners, who have
bought I'D the lands winter homes and hunting
preserves have to some extent replaced the old
southern stock AS a sporting region, this is un-
excelled for deer and wild turkey and all smaller
game still abound in the wilder swamps.
There are many old people about Beaufort and
Charleston who can tell you the tales OF the old
days bit wistfully when the planters lived IN
state on their island domains, and Journeyeo 10
town in great galley-ike canoes, rowed by singing
darkeyS,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
TEMPERATURE TAKING.-By. H. Addngton Bruce.

~ RDINARILY it is a good thing to have a
[ J medical thermometer in the house, for use
- if needed to gain information to the state
of the bodily temperature. But some people are
much better off if they leave all temperature taking
to their doctor.
Nervous, suggestible folk particularly liable
to find a medical thermometer more of hurt than
a help to them. 1t may even be the means of pro-
ducng in them condition of i'll health.
This was its effect in the case for example, of
a certain nervous individual whose unpleasant
perience has recently come to my knowledge.
He had been the victim of slight attack of
grippe, with its common accompaniment Of mus
cular pains, lasstude, and fever The attack
its free from complications, and within
short time it's victim seemed as we'll ever.
But to his doctor he complained that he still
felt feverish and in fact it found that his
temperature varyingly from SO to 1909 de-
grees.
No specific cause for this could be discovered.
In vain the doctor tested for hidden sources of
trouble. Every organ was in good working order.
Don't worry" said the doctor, finally. Your
temperature will come down after time. 1t has
no significance that need alarm you
But the temperature did not come down.
81 feel hot all the WHILE" the patient stated a
month later land every time 1 take my tempera-
ture l find that have some fever"
How often do you take your temperature?" the
doctor asked struck by a sudden idea.
"Oh, every day
"How often every day."
why, don't know. Several times"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09

which be done for the body?
I'VE may all possess wisdom if are willing to
be persuaded that the experience of others is
useful our own"
Copyright, 1918, by Frank Crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
The Journals Service Flag

In honor OF the sixty-nire Atlanta Journal men
who have entered the service of their country. Inc
two white stars are in memory of Captain Meredith
GRAY and Captain James S. Moore Jr., Journal men,
who gave their lives for our country IN France
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-09

The legislature is talking about extra
sion just if the prohibition question hadn't been
disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
KING THANKFUL
AT WARS CLOSE
Address of British Ruler Closing
Parliament Expresses Gratitude
to People for Allied Victory.

London, Thursday, Nov. 21.-
British wireless Service)-The
speech of King George in prorog-
uing parliament today, which was
read by commission because of the
kings absence in Scotland, fol-
lows.
The occasion on which l ad-
dress you marks the close of
period which will be forever me-
morable in the history of our coun-
try. The war upon which all of
my peoples throughout my domin-
ions has at length brought to a tri-
umphant victory. The consecra-
ton of an armistice with the last
of the powers that have been rang
ed against us promises at no dis
tant date of an honorable and last
ing peace.
Il have already sought an oppor
tunity of expressing publicly to my
people and my allies the senti
ments of heartfelt admiration and
gratitude with which I regard the
supreme and self-sacrifiCing devO-
ton which has led to this glorious
result. Amidst our rejoicing let us
not forget to render humble thanks
to Almighty God for the success
which it has pleased Him to crown
our arms. The eXertiOnS which
have carried US to victory in the
field must in no way be ab2ted or
slackened until the ravages of war
have been replaced and the fabric
Of our national prosperity has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
RESIDENT ASKS
RIGHT WEIGHTS

In a communication from a Rock
Island resident to Mayor william
McConochie the city is asked to in
clude some provision in the new
city ordinances forcing all retail
dealers to have their scales face the
public in order that the purchasers
may see the weights being given.
The card received by Mayor Nc
Conochie states: "In the new city
ordinances do not forget to make
all retailers face their scales to-
wards the public, so we can see that
re get our right weifht, where the
retailers scales are now turned to-
ward the wall. Butchers and gro
GERS are alike. Don't forget that,
Mr. Mayor"
City officials state that no pro-
vision such as is requested has been
made in the new ordinances that
have Just been completed for print
ing in book form. Advertisements
have already been issued asking
bids for the printing of the ordin-
ances.
Mayor McConochie asserts that
he will refer the communication 10
the department of weights and
measures for action. The mayor
heartily endorses the point that re-
tailers should have their scales
face the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

is G2,325 kilometres, which Is one
fifth the size OF Italy or Great Brit
ain. and 80 per cent larger than
either Switzerland or Denmark
The Let's comprise GS per cent
Of the population Of the territory
they want 70 govern. The Russians
make up ! 2 per cent OF the inhabi-
tants and the Germans 7 per cent.
The remaining population Is chiefly
Jewish and Polish. Seventy-seven
per cent OF tho Let's are Luther
ans: 18 per cent are Roman Cath
ollcs, and the remainder Greek
Catholics. sixty-six per cent OF the
Let's residing in the proposed Lett
land can read and write.
Riga, Libau and Windau, the
three Baltic seaportS, embraced IN
the Lettish territory, formerly
handled almost one-half OF Russia's
total import and export trade and
are of prime commercial impor-
lance
II is the desire OF the Let's to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
US. CASUALTIES
PUT At 100000
Officials Place That As Probable
fetal Of American Losses Dur
ing Entire War.

Washington. Nov 22.-Close esG-
mates made today IN official quar-
tiers indicate that total casualties in
The American army in foreign ser
vice up TO the day hosuhues ceased
we're about los. 600.
It is understood there are about
ten thousand casualties details Of
which have not been received, and
here are good reasons why preFi-
Gus estimates should be revised. 1t
WAS stated that there has been
nothing like a ratio of losses in bat
tie by which totals could be conjec-
Jured.
Il is certain the last battles in
which the Americans were engag-
ed. and especially those by which
Pershing's forces crossed the up
per reaches of the Meuse, were des-
perate engagements in which Amer
Ican losses were heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
LETTLAND MAY BE
NEW NATION BORN
IN RUSSIA BY WAR

Petrograd. - Correspondence of
the Associated Press. Birth of a
new nation of 100000 people, or a
population greater than that of
Norway, to be called Lettland, will
be one OF the results of the world
war If the demands of the Let's OF
Livonia and Courland are granted.
The people living in the former
Russian Baltic provinces are chat
ing under German domination fore
ed upon them by Prussian rifles
and will plead for the right of self
determination before the peace con-
gress. Let's predominant in 1.-Two
MIA and Courland and have a dis
tinct language and civilization
wholly unlike those of the Esthon-
ians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

The Lettish language is closely
related TO the ancient Aryan and is
regarded as one of the oldest OF
European tongues. 1t is rich in
folklore and popular legends. Let
fish theatres are maintained at
Riga, Libau and several OF the 9TH
er larger cities. The Let's boast
many novelists, playwrights, art
lists and musicians and hold aloof
from the Germans.
In all the world the Let's num-
Der about 100000. The territory
in which Let's predominant, and
which they insist should be set
aside for them, embraces Courland,
I.ivonia and several districts in
the western part of the Russian
government of Vitebsk, including
the districts OF Dvinsk, Luzine and
Rechitze. The total population of
this proposed government to be
called Lettland is 100000, about
$50, 900 less than that of Denmark.
The area Of the proposed Lettland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

have their Independence ma.
international guarantees Of nsu,,si
ity A national council has S. =
organized 10 resist All mogs.- Dstl
10 make q German princlDalltv Y
Of COurland and Livonia ~ W.
council is urging that Russia, az l.i
bility to defend the Baltic ~. W.
makes it Imperative that It sbos4
be protected by international 80 4
and kept clear an a pathway y.
the east 10 the west. ''0A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
sTART IN NYEsrInlr1nr

Rome, Thursday, Nov. 81. N.
special American Red Croqs Wi,
sion, appointed 10 report on eob5
ton Of allied countries. wbe,. u.
American Red Cross is urr,t. "
left for the Balkan states to1e
after weeks OF investigation 80.
study In Italy The mission er,e..l
to he at Nazareth, Palestine -
Christmas day. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

restored. Through the extension OF
suffrage which this parliament has
carried into effect all classes of my
people will have an opportunity or
inspiring and guiding this benefici-
emit undertaking.
Il trust that the spirit of unity
which has enabled us to surmount
the perils of war will not be want
ing in the no less arduous task OF
establishing on a puTer foundation
of ordered liberty the common well
fare of my people"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

a remarkable array Of fine tea
c4lrta. We show them In differ
ent styles and finishes. We are
featuring a mahogany tea cart
well finished and a good size at
a special price. a wonderful
f salo '............... S11.75
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
Rear Admiral Billiard.

Rear Admiral Billiard has been
appointed American representative
TO see to the carrying out of the
naval terms Of the Austrian aTmi-
stice. From Pola, the great naval
base in the Adriatic, he has tele-
graphed Admiral Benson, American
chief Of naval operations, that the
execution of the naval terms OF the
armistice is proceeding sausfactor-
lily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
STRIKE mrs POUR PAPERS.

Rochester, y. Y. Nov 22-Publi-
cation of Rochester's four English
dailies was prevented today by the
decision OF members Of the local
pTessmen and assistants union to
continue the strike until their orig
NAL demands are granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22
LIGHTLFSS NIGHTS FNDFp.

Washington, Nov. 22.-LgbtIess
nights are ended except where state
fuel administrators order cOntinu-
ances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-22

Special week in women's, misses
and childrens ready-to-wear, at
McCabe's this week
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
GERMANS RETIRE

Misunderstanding to official
reports received by the war office
today the British are not giving the
Germans the slightest chance to rest
and reform their battered columns,
and are pressing forward vigor-
ously. The British attacked in force
this morning and compelled the Ger
mans to retire from their positions
to the east of Clery on the Somme
front, which the British occupied.
They also entered and occupied
Dranoutre, on the north side Of the
Lys salient, from which they elected
the Huns. The advancing Britlshers
also captured Lacoutre, to the north
west of Bethune. The strong Ger
man positions on the St. servains
Farm, to the southeast of Arras, was
gained by the British after some
sharp fighting during last night.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
AMERICANS FORM
NEW FIELD ARMY
UNDER PERSH|NC
Units Brigaded With French and
Bfitish Are Withdrawn For
First Field Army.

WASHINGTON D. C.-General
March, chief of staff, announced to-
day that all of the American troops
who have hitherto been brigaded
with the British and the French
are being withdrawn as rapidly as
circumstances will permit to form
the First field army, which will oper-
ate as separate fighting unit under
General Pershing.
Owing to existing conditions and
the need for instant action on the
battlefront, the process of forming
the First American field army will
be necessarily slow. Only such
troops as can be spared from the
fighting lines without in any way
Interfering with the victorious ad-
vance of the Allies will be with
drawn.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
AMERICANS QUIT
BOlSHEv|K CITY
FOR QUIET SPOT
Special Train Takes Many Americans
From Moscow; Consul Poole
Remains Behind.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-To avoid
further friction with the Bolsheviki
officials in control of the situation
in Moscow, ninety-five Americans,
including all the consular officers
with the exception of Consul General
Poole, left Moscow on Especial train
for Petrograd on August 26th.
American interests had previously
been turned over to the Swedish
consulate.
The party leaving Moscow on the
special train included besides the
consular officers, all the personnel
of the American Y. M. C. A. and
Y. w. C. A., a number of private
citizens and the members of the
Italian Military Mission. OF seventy
one persons.
Consul General Poole decided to
remain in Moscow to give moral
support to the British and French
consular officers, who are being
held by the Bolsheviki.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
FRESH GERMAN DIVISIONS

PARASITIC French and Ameri-
can troops attacking vigorously to
the north of Scissors are now ap-
preaching the western side of the
Scissors table land. Ten fresh Ger
man divisions have been rushed to
oppose this advance, which if sue
cessful threatens seriously the whole
western portion of the enemy's
Aisne-Vesle line.
Pushing Forward.
Beyond Noyon the French troops
are pushing steadily forward to.
wards Guiscard and Chauncey, while
the Germans are offering terrific
and conclusive resistance in the
heights northeast and southwest of
Noyon and along the Crazat canal.
Nearing important Positions.
In the Ailette region the French
troops have reached the borders of
Coucy Forest, which merges into the
St. Gobian forest. This is considered
one of the greatest defensive posi-
tons on the Western front.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
ROTH IS BOOSTER
FOR FEDERAL AID
United States Attorney Believes That
Uncle Sam Will Come to Relief
of Gold Miners.

United States Attorney R. F.
Roth, who arrived in Nenana last
night on official business, is conf
dent the Federal Government will
come to the relief of the gold min
ing industry with a substantial bonus
on the output of mines of this and
other gold mining districts in Alaska
and the States. He believes that
the Government not only will pay
a royalty on the gold mined, but
also will go to the extreme of fur
nishing labor for the mines, should
such a step become necessary to in
sure the successful operation of min
ing properties.
In discussing the question, Mr..
Roth expressed the belief that the
law of supply and demand would
force the Allied governments to offer
special encouragement to gold min
ers, and that encouragement, he said,
would be in the form of bonus
on the gold mined. In his opinion,
ten dollars an ounce would not be
excessive, considering the tremendous
advance in operating costs.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
SHIP
REPORTED SUNK
ENGLISH COAST
Crew, Including Naval Guards of
Steamer Joseph Cudahy Are
Reported Missing.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-According
to reports received by the navy de-
partment today, the American cargo
steamer Joseph Cudahy was sunk off
the English coast on August II, and
81 of her crew, including most of the
armed naval guards are missing.
The report does not state whether
she was sunk by a submarine or
mine or whether bad weather was
responsible for the disaster.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-08-31
FAIR LAWMAKER
LOSES At POLLS
In Senatorial Contest in Montana
DR.. Lanstrom Leads Miss
Jeanette Rankin.

HELENA, Month"; the primar-
les held throughout the state of
Montana for the selection of a can
didate for senatorial honors, DR..
Lanstrom leads Miss jeanette Ran
kin by $500 votes.
Two hundred rural precincts
have not yet been heard from, but
it is thought that the doctor will
have very comfortable majority
over his opponent.
Miss Rankin is at present a men,
Der of the House of Representatives
and is the only female member of
Congress.