davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-11-15

AS I wandered through the streets l
frequently glanced in the cafe win
dow as l passed. German officers
were usually dining there, but they
didn't conduct themselves with any
thing like the light-heartedness which
characterizes the allied officers in
London and Paris. I was rather sur
prised at this because in this part of
Belgium they We're much freer than
they would have been in Berlin,
where, / understand, food is compar-
atively scarce and the restrictions
are very strict
As have said, my own condition in
this city was in some respects worse
than it had been when l was making
my way through the open country
While I had a place to sleep and my
clothes were no longer constantly
soaking, my opportunities for getting
food were considerably less than they
had been. Nearly all the time I was
half famished, and I decided that I
would get out Of there at once. since
was entirely through with Huyligen
Ny physical condition was greatly
improved. While the lack of food
showed itself on me. / had regained
some of my strength, my wounds
were healed, and my ankle was
stronger, and although my knees were
still considerably enlarged, felt that
was in better shape than I had been
at any time since my leap from the
train, and I was ready to GO through
whatever was in store for me.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-11-15
CHAPTER XIV.
Observations in a Belgian City.

Observations in Beigian CItys
one night shortly before I left this
city, our airmen raided the place. I
didn't venture out of the house at the
time, but the next night I thought I
would go out and see what damage
had been done
When It became dark I left the
house accordingly and mixed with the
crowd, which consisted largely of Ger
mans. I went from one place to an
other to see what our ''strafiing9 had
accomplished. Naturally I avoided
speaking to anyone. IL man or
woman appeared about to speak to me,
/ just turned my head and looked or
walked away in some other direction.
/ must have been taken for an I'M
social sort OF individual a good many
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-11-15

It Seemed Better to Parrot the Belgian
gir1n sat next to me and his wife next
to him. I was hoping that other civil
fans would occupy the remaining two
seats at my table, because l did not
relish the idea of having to sit through
the show with German soldiers within
few feet of me. That would certainly
have spoiled my pleasure for the even
ing.
Every uniform that came in the door
gave me cause to worry until / was
sure it was not coming in my direction.
don't suppose there was a single sol
der who came in the door whom 1
didn't follow to his seat-with my
eyes.
Just before they lowered the lights,
two German officers entered. They
stood at the door for a moment look
Ing the place over. Then they made
beellne in my direction and | must
confess my heart started to beat a
little faster. hoped that they would
find another seat before they came TO
my vicinity, but they were getting
nearer and nearer and | realized with
a sickening sensation that they were
headed directly for the two seats at
my table, and that was indeed the
case.
These two seats were in front Of the
table facing the stage and except when
the officers would be eating or drink
ing their backs were toward me, and
there was considerable consolation in
that. From my seat I could have
reached right over and touched one OF
them on his bald head. It would have
been more than q touch, am afraid,
If I could have gotten away with it
safely.
As the officers seated themselves,
a waiter came to us with a printed
bill-of-fare and program. Fortunately,
he waited on the others first and /
listened intently to their orders. The
officers ordered some light wine, but
my Belgian neighbor ordered "Boek'
for himself and his wife, which was
what | had decided to order anyway,
as that was the only thing | could say.
Heaven knows I would far rather have
ordered something to eat, and was
afraid to take a chance at the pronun-
citation OF the dishes it set forth.
There were a number of drinks listed
which / might safely enough have or
dered. Tor instance, I noticed Lemon
Squash, 1.50," Ginger Beer, L."
Sparkling Dry Ginger Ale, L."
"Appolinarls, T." and "schweppes
Soda 0S0, but it occurred TO me that
the mere fact that I selected some
thing that was listed in English might
attract attention TO me and something
In my pronunciation might give fur
Tier cause for suspicion.
It seemed better to parrot the Bel
gian and order sBock" and that was
what / decided to do.
Oue item on the bill of fare tanta-
lized me considerably. Although 1t was
listed among the .Prizzen der
dranken," which l took to mean
Prices of drinks" 1t sounded very
much to me like something to eat,
and Heaven knows world rather
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-11-15

ST am glad to see you are tree fr0ns
that conceit which prompts profess
sional Jealousy said the man who as
sumes a patronizing and pateTnal
manner. SWELL" said the young 40.
tor, Ianguidly, ITO tell you tha truth,
I haven't seen any actors whose wDrlr1
suggested any reason zgha tegs ss s s<;z =
being Jealous
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

been nearly frantic trying to sup
ply messenger service. Uniforms
brought some responses. but not
enough.
1t was thought the uniforms would
would be a great card in getting the
young women into the service. but.
on the contrary, it was discovered
that almost every new female "Mer-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

terday that Germany soon would be
that If she allows the work
of destruction to continue severe re-
prisal will follow.
1t suggested that the cities of the
Rhine should be marked for destruc-
ton and the Berlin government told
that for every French and Belgian
city ruined without military reason.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

cording to an official statement is
sued last night. Treve is in the
claims TO be the oldest town in the
German empire. The railroad pass
ing through Treves runs northeast
ward to Coblenz and Cologne and
southwark to Metz and Strassburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

France and Belgium is being urged
on the Allies and the United States.
and is under consideration.
The burning of Cambrai and st.
Quentin and the devastation of one
of the most populous regions of
Europe as the Germans retreat,
have aroused great indignation. and
il was said in diplomatic circles yes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03
TURKsNnpRoAcu ALLIi1s

London, x s'MTurkey has made
further indiNt approaches to the
Allies throuA financial channels
which are beN considered by the
British War CSinet. the Standard
says 1t learns onyood authority. I'M
portant develophents, the newspa-
per adds, are expcted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

"a city equally important and valu-
able sentimentally and materially
will be laid waste.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

curry objected strenuously to the
plan. They will work in their ordi-
nary attire.
PRUSSIAN RAILWAY BOMBED
London, Oct. 3.-The Trcves rail-
way was bombed by the British in
dependent air force Tuesday.l ac-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

GIRL MESSENGER "BOYS"
Boston, Oct. S.-Female telegraph
boys" made their appearance here
yesterday. For weeks the managers
of the telegraph companies have
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03
German Cities May Suffer
For Huns Work in Belgium

Washington, Oct. 3.-An ulti-
matum to Germany regarding
the ruthless destruction of cities
and private property in Northern
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-03

WE THEREFORE,
We
And
Dependable Merchandise
A M M
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
DEFECTS SPELL
DEATHIN FLYING

of the skull. 1t is much more impor-
tant that a man should have both
arms intact than both legs. A clever
pilot who was killed on the western
front was Lord Lucas. who had an
artificial leg.
Considerable Importance is attached
to the respiratory system. In addition
to good. healthy lungs and vital capac-
ity, the would-be pilot must pass a
breath-holding test. This gives an in
dlcation Of his capacity to stand the
strain of flying at high attitudes,
where the air is rarefied and breath
ing is difficult. No man with a weak
heart can hope to pass the tests.
Self-balancing is another test. The
candidate has to stand on one leg with
his eyes shut and his hands on his
hips. There is also the old test for
sobriety-walking straight line heel
to toe with eyes open and then turn
Ing round and walking back without
losing balance. The Importance OF
this test can be understood. seeing
that an aviator flying In dark cloud
or in fog becomes unconscious of his
position and sometimes the machine
Is actually upside down. 1t is essen
tial that he should not lose second
in recovering his balance.
The throat, nose and ear are care
fully examined, for any defects might
seriously handicap man during the
great strain that all flying imposes.
With regard to the eyes, 1t is consld-
cred that pilots should have perfect
color vision. in order to pick out the
color or marking of hostile machines,
and In recognizing signal lights and In
judging the nature of landing grounds.
Air Sickness Rare.
A candidate who suffers from sea-
sickness or train sickness would not
be rejected on those grounds alone.
Air sickness, caused by the rolling and
pitching of the alrplane, IS very rare
complaint. and sickness usually occurs
Immediately after landing.
An unstable nervous system suggest
ed by fidgety movements of the hands.
feet or face, or biting the nails Is
poor recommendation.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
MUSTARD GAS WORST

and severe coughing and vomiting en-
sue.
Direct contact with the spray causes
blistering of the skin. and the vapor
penetrates through the clothing. Gas
masks, of course. do not protect
against this. The symptoms are similar
to pneumonia - high fever, heavy
breathing and often stupor.
The damage done by mustard gas Is
a slow and insidious development. The
breaking down of >the affected tissues
Is slow, the height being reached from
FIVE to ten days after the burn is re-
ceived. The painlessness Is also a
marked characteristic. Healing is
slow.
Mustard gas besides being used in
direct attack, is also used for "neutra-
lization." For instance, where supplies
and ammunition are being brought up.
few mustard gas shells will result
In dangerous confusion and delay. A
part of the infantry Is 'neutralized"
by having food and ammunition cut
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
CAVALRY PLAYS
A BIG PART NOW

men backed up the infantry at a
critical moment, the officer waving
pistol in one hand and n shovel in
the other as he led the dash which re-
stored the situation.
Defend Compeiene.
A few days later the same cavalry,
after another long ride. met the en-
emy advance against Villers-C Cotterets
woods In the Aisne sector, where the
fighting today is wnging tiercely. and
where the horsemen again are en-
gagged. When the Germans drove for
ward in their effort to get around the
forest to Compelgne. the horsemen
blocked the road between the wooded
region and the River Ourcq.
In view Of this record for swift AMI
dashIng attack nfoot. the cavalry ap-
pears to have established new place
for itself In modern warfare. They
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

New York.-Considerable concern
Der of fatal accidents reported from
our American military and naval avia-
tIon training camps. Considering the
risks the novice necessarily takes and
the very special physiological and psy-
Geological factors that enter into the
science of flying. these fatal accidents
are few In proportion to the number
Of men undergoing training, and they
are not more numerous than those on
the training fields of Great Britain,
France and Italy.
A perfect knowledge of all the rules
of the game of flying will not save a
man who lacks confidence in himself
and is inclined to hesitate. half
second of indeclslOn may be fatal. In
ltiatlve. the sporting instinct and a
certain responsibility, qualities In
herent in American youth. have been
found OF far greater value In the air
than the logical, scientific, severely
disciplined character of the Germans.
and account for the superiority of the
allied aviators in general.
The most eminent of British scien-
lists have devoted special study to the
psychological and physiological as
poets of flying.
One authority says that good eye
sight, normal hearing, good muscle
sense" and equllibration are indispen-
sable qualifications. But most impOr-
tant of all is the right temperament
not an easy thing for a medical board
to examine. OF the types-the imagi-
native and the unimaginative-the
imaginative youth is said to make the
better pilot If he can keep his imagi-
nation under control.
Surgical Operations No Bar.
In the British air service previous
history of wounds and disease Is thor
oughly investigated. Persistent head
aches, vertigo and easily induced ia
tigue are serious defects. But some
times even a serious surgical opera.
ton is not regarded as important.
Thus a doctor recently passed as fit
for flying a man who had quite large
piece missing from the frontal region
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

down. If the shell hurts as well as
neutralizes, so much the better.
The American mask to fight mustard
gas is of the box respirator type. The
hood is of rubber. Breathing Is
through the mouth, pincers shutting
off the nostrlls. The gas-charged air
enters through the bottom of the cam
listers, where by means of neutrallzinp
chemicals, it is purified. From the ton
of the canister the air Is drawn into
the lungs.
There is one-way shutter valve in
the hood through which the air comes
out This mask is designed to last ten
hours. For artillerymen the war de-
partment has made an oil suit which
encloses the soldier bodily.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
Most Horrible Invention Huns
Use in War.
II Brings Tears and Causes Palnfu
Skin Diseases Among
Soldiers.

Washington.-The most dangerous
kind of poison gas used by the Ger
mans is mustard gas" or dichloro-
diethysulphide.
Mustard gas has a distinctive but
not altogether unpleasant smell. more
like garlic than mustard. 1t is heavy
and oily ms liquid. 1t boils at PIT de-
grees centigrade. and thus has proper
ties whereby 1t can be distributed in
the form Of spray on the impact Of a
shell.
Mustard gas is a powerful producer
of tears. After several hours the eyes
begin to swell and blister. causing In
eAnse pain. The nose discharges freely.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

Arrangements for the American-Jap-
anese expedition to Siberia have been
going forward rapidly and the Czecho-
Slovak forces over there will soon
have the active support Of a small but
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

are the light reserves; the men who
are always hurled first into the point
of danger to hold until the slow-mov-
Ing infantry arrives. They have
learned trench warfare completely.
and General Foch is making use of
them in any move that insures them
glorious chance when the day comes
for the allies to drive back all along
the line.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

The federal trade commission has
recommended that the government
take control of all the principal stock
yards. coldstorage plants and ware
houses and of refrigerator and cattle
cars, in order to destroy the monopoly
which 1t declares is exercised by Swift
& Co., Armour C Co.. Morris & Co., Will
son & Co.. Inc, and the Cudahy Pack
Ing company. The commission ac-
cuses these concerns of Illegally and
oppressively controlling and manIpu-
lating the meat and other food supplies
Of the nation, and Of profiteering.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

Conditions In northern Russia are
very encouraging. The allies have
been driving the bolsheviki south from
Archangel, and new government has
been established In that city embracing
half a dozen districts. Volunteer de-
tachments of White guards are as
slsting the allies. NJ. 1. Terestchenke.
minister of foreign affairs in Keren-
skys cabinet, has been assassinated In
Poltava.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

Mine fatalities in British Columbia
for the first quarter Of the present year
totalcd FIVE, compared with seven In
the corresponding three EIonths In
1917.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
Rob Sewing Machine Bank.

Sharon, Pa.-Mrs. James Rasci wait
ed two weeks to report that someone
had stolen $1,000 from her sewing ma.
chine drawer bank.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
+-f4'-f+ffi'f-ff+f-t-f4+-f-f.trt--f-t
FlD0'S BATH AND
3 MEALS ASSURED

Spokane. Wash.-One thou
sand dollars to provide three
meals a day. bath and bed
for her pet dog Is provision
of the will of Mrs. Quincy Bur
CESS, recently admitted to pro
bate. When the dog dies the
will provides that II shall be
buried beside Its late owner. A
mice casket" is to be used ana
the dogs grave Is to be properly
cared for.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

An outstanding feature Of the offen-
sive was the great use made of tanks
and airplanes. Instead of long bonn
bardment which would give warning
of an attack the light, swift tanks in
hitherto unequaled numbers led the
way, clearing the ground for the ad-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
Hicks Sentenced
To Twenty Years

NM ~, / Twenty ye,r, nm .a,h
of five count, ,rgrco,,;rg 100 wear,
u,,h fine or Sl0OO n, ,re corr,
w,s the sentence ,mco,ed ye,,.rJ,y NV
rvdpc colin Ncb'c,,c fcd.r,r rds, ~,
SAINT, =, Y N ,l,,;pg in ni,r. of
Tudge Iohr n Co,ro,l When William
N,d,so, Uirls formrr p,cr,,
prearher sori-r;,, lecturer and op,e,
den, NJ fine Wo-1l Peace I c,gr," an
nc,r,d f,r sentence \, IN N IN ,b. cy.
rirp ar,c~ ,,rsa,;on,I ,,;,I I,s,;nc
,;,ro Er,l,, I,Jcc Vrbic,,. ,,.,;,.d
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03

The boys in the front-line trenches
need reading matter Don't forget to
put l-cent stamp on your magazine
when you have finished with it Mail
it and Uncle Sam will do the rest We
have been forgetting this Get busy .
we can't do too much (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
DISTRICT BOARD
ADVISERS NAMED

WASHINGTON, Oct. j,-Appoint-
mcnt OF agricultural advisers to assist
district boards in Arkansas and Texas
in determining farm labor require
ments in relation to the selectye draft
was announced today by the department
Of agriculture The advisers appoint
med follow.
TexaS-No Northern district. G.. n. Al
ford, Dallas; western district. Judge
Charles Rogan, Austin; eastern dis
lrict II b Marsh, Tyler, and southern
district, Dr. w r. Echardt Webster.
ArkanSaS--Little Rock district J r
Alexander Scots and Fort Smith dis
,rlct, y d Eicher. Springdale
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
.P|MPLY?! WELL, DON'T BEL
People Notice 1t. Drive Them Of
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass YOU
much longer II you get q package of Or.
Edwards Olive Tablets The skin should
begin to clear after you have taken the
tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the live,
with DR. Edwards Olive Tablets the sue.
cesstul substitute for oalomel; there $ never
any sickness or pain after taking them
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and Just as effectively.
but their action is gentle and safe instead
OF severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets Is
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste {"
a bad breath, a dull, listless no good"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
a purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil you will know them
by their olive color.
DR. Edwards spent years among IA.
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are The
Immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for A week
See how much better you feel and look
lOc and 2Sc per ,ox All druggists
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
Frankfort Huns
Don't Like Raids

LONDON Oct j-The British air
ministry issues the story Of a neutral
resident who has Just returned from
Germany with information OF The ef.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying q little remo
furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, $l00. Healing begins the
moment zemo Is applied In a short time
usually every trace Of eczema, tetter,
pmples, rash, blackheads and similar
skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making Il
vigorously healthy always use zemo, the
penetrating. antiseptie liquid. Il Is not a
greasy salve and II does not stain. When
others fail II Is the one dependable treat.
ment fm skin troubles Of all kinds.
The + W Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
License of Food
Brokers Revoked

WASHINGTON, oct 3.-As Sc
que to the arrest Of Edward l. Witt
meyer Of New York City and Bernard
5. Wlsbcrg and Martha Embury, EN-
ployes OF the food administration. on
charges OF conspiracy to dcfraud the
government. the food administration
last night announced the revocation for
an unlimited period Of the license Of
/. Wittmeyer & Co., New York.
brokers of foodstufiS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03

PARIS. Oct ]-Newlon D Baker
American secretary Of war. reached
Paris from London today He VIII az.
tend conferences m which he was en-
gagged before his visi, 10 England
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
GET SLOAN'S FOR
YOURPAIN RELIEF
You don't have 10 rub il in to
get quick, comforting
relief

Once you've tried il on that stiff
joint, sore muscle, scia,ic pain rhcu-
matte winge, lame back you'll find
warm. soothing relief you never
thought a liniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss.
wastes no time in applying, sure TO
s'vs quick results. A large bottle means
economy. Your own or any other drug
sis, has IL Get Il today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03

fitting overture to the final humiliation
Of despotism of Potsdam. There has
been a tendency in this direction ever
since the death of Emperor Francis
Joseph and the catastrophe happen
lngs Of the past two months have mo-;
brought it to the surface. Auye Qui
peut has become the cry of the little
.inpS"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
First Of Draft
Lists Are Mailed

WASHINGTON. Get 5-The first
Of the master lists Of the order mum
hers for the 100000 men who regis
tered September H. were placed in the
mails last night en- route 10 district
boards over the country which are 10
make them available to the newspapers
and post them Immediately upon re-
relpt The mailing will continue as
rapidly as the lists can he run of the
NtcsseS az he government printing oi,
ngc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03
Reds Nab Alleged
Spies of Poole

AMSTERDAM, Oct 7-Acc,rding
10 . dispatch to the Berlin Lokal An
Ieiger from Moscow, the Ilvestia. the
bolshevik organ. announce, the arrest
Of q number Of persons accused OF spy.
ing on behalf Of De Witt C. Poole. the
former American consul general ar
Moscow. Those arrested, saws the dis
patch, includes NJ Kolma,iam1it who
is said 10 he a naturai7cd American
citizen and chief Of the American cs.
pionage agency in Russia The dis
patch adds that a large quantity of doc,
uments were seized
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-03

been able to enter and are being op-
Grated from hastily constructed plat
forms Some distance from the station.
The population Of Frankfort, according
to this neutral. is in state of nervous
excitement