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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

at Many standard model South Bend Watches purchased
by the United States Government for various forms of Serv
ice connected with war activities.
at Within the past two years South Bend Watches have
u achieved popularity with retail jewellers and with watch
everywhere that is little short of phenomenal jewelers.
who up to few years ago refused to feature South Bend
Watches eagerly placing orders for than the fac
tory can produce
at One example of this sales progress to be in the city
Il of Detroit Three years ago there not than
dozen South Bend Watches display in Detroit Today prac
cay every jewey store in that city sells "The Watch with the
Purple Ribbon Some of the largest retail watch distributors
in Detroit sell South Bend Watches than all other makes
combined And the true in of other cities that
might be named
at During the last year South Bend Watch Company in spite
y of increased production has been constantly behind with
orders and necessary months ago to take the entire sales
force off the road because of the output being sold up for the
year
HT Today, SOUTH BEND WATCHES are worn with pride in
every city the land by railroad men, business pro-
feSsonal and everyone who values tmepiec
of modern stylish design They should be douby valued by
South Bend residents because they hometown product that
has made good in a big way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

LITTLE more than generation ago a new indus
try was launched in South Bend.
From the field of vehicles and implements and
similar products for which South Bend had
already attained reputation, this industry went
to the other extreme; producing mechanism of
extreme requirement. and where skilled labor was
The Snowflake herald., 1918-12-20

common to similar climate and alti-
tude.
The valleys, having a rainfall of 8
to 13 inches, are irrigated from stor-
age reservoir systems supplied with
water from springs through the abun-
dant snowfall in the mountains and
from summer flood waters.
The chief crops under irrigation are
alfalfa, wheat, oats, corn, potatoes,
fruits and vegetables. Alfalfa yields
two and one-half tons per acre from
three cuttings, and in addition splen-
did pasturage for two to three months
in the year. The average wheat is
22.5 bushels per acre, though yields
of SO bushels are not uncommon. Oats
yield 63 bushels per acre, with a re-
corded maximum of 96 Vegetables
of all sorts grow in rich abundance
with but little labor.
In the mountain glens and clearings
irrigation is not necessary, the pre-
cipitation being from 20 to 27 inches.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-12-20

Here the chief crops are beans, corn,
sorghum, wheat, oats, potatoes, squash
and hardy vegetables In fair sea-
sons beans yield $50 to 1000 pounds
per acre, corn to 10 tons of ensilage
or 1000 pounds of shelled corn; sorg-
hum 21s to 31a tons of forage. Wheat
yields about IL bushels per acre and
oats 27 The yield and the flavor of
pumpkins, squash and melons place
them among the best products of the
dry farms. Cabbage, cauliflower, to-
matoes, snap beans and root vege-
tables develop unusual tenderness and
excellence of flavor.
Many a mountain glen and clearing
still remain untouched awaiting the
homeseeker's plowshare and habita-
tion
Between the valleys and mountain
glens are broad areas covered with
native grasses in season and rich
browse plants for winter feeding On
these areas bands of sheep and herds
of cattle roam freely and Craze the
year round, keeping in thriving and
growing condition and even supply
The Snowflake herald., 1918-12-20
RESOURCES
OF NAVAJO COUNTY

Navajo county is largely undevel-
oped from an agricultural standpoint,
though conditions are particularly fav-
orable for crop and livestock produc-
tion.
With rich alluvial soil in the valleys
at 5000 to $500 feet and fertile clay
loan in the mountain glens at $500
to 1920 feet elevation, one is assured
of profitable annual yields of all crops
The Snowflake herald., 1918-12-20

kilowatt for all over eight kilos per
furnish power for garages, washing
machines, irons and all machinery and
apparatus that can be run by cleo
trical power, and are satisfied that as
soon as our patrons discover the con-
venience, efficiency, cleanliness and
cheapness of electricity, our plant will
have to operate at it's maximum
capacity.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-12-20

ing beef and mutton during the Id"
and early winter.
For a number of years Navajo coun'
ty has creditably and with honor been
represented at the international III!
Farm Congress, the Northern ArlaOn"
Fair, Prescott, and the State Far a'
Phoenix. For the excellence OF e.
hibits much credit is due ProleSSOi
McOmie of the University Of Arizona
VIM. ]. Flake, Supt. Joseph Pe'e''
son, A. P. Larson and others
During October, 1917, the county
agricultural agent and the county o.
perintendent of schools co-operated IL
conducting school or community @ Ion.
in various agricultural communities
primarily for the purpose oil s',-r9 VIE
the children of the boy ana sl''
clubs an opportunity to exhibit 'nSI' i
products. These small fairs were 0-
nentlv successful and insHlIa'io-+ .so
later leading to the cooper 10" VI on
Navajo County Farm Bureau III olea .sa
izing and successfully conducting ,lS a1S
Navajo County Fair, which was A'
at Snowflake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Water Company Cannot
 Cut Off Supply While
 Complaint Is Pending
This Is Decision Rendered by Court of Appeals in Case Coming Up
 From Birmingham

Montgomery, January 15.-(SpeciaLl When water consumer has valid complaint against an excessive charge for service, the water company has no right to cut off his water in an effort to force payment, and if it does so, is liable for damages, according to de- cision of the court of appeals Tuesday in the case of the Birmingham Water works company ys. Max Davis, appealed from the Jefferson circuit court.
 Davis was awarded $500 damages by the court. and the judgment was af- firmed. The court of appeals held that when a person makes a bona-fide com plaint against a water bill, he cannot be forced to pay the bill and seek re- dress in the court, but may withhold payment until the company had adjudi- cated the case. Davis, whose water bills had never gone over s10 a month received bill for s51.45. The company refused to accept his statement that there was an error and when he refused to pay, cut off his water and kept il off one week.
 Davis entered suit on the contention that he was inconvenienced and that his wife was made i'll by the companys ac- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
HIGH SHER|FFS 0F , SOUTH |NDORSE II Officials From Four South ern States Tell Benefits
 From Tanlac

Four of the leading sheriffs of the south in widely separated states, have given their unqualified indorsement to Tanlac.
 Hon. C. W. Mangum. who was for three terms sheriff of Fulton county, Georgia, residing in Atlanta, said: 'Tanlac has certainly helped me. My condition is now that of we'll man. Tanlac proved to be just what I needed to put my system in shape and all my disagree able symptoms of stomach trouble have disappeared
 Hon. Charles I. Lewis, ex-sheriff of Crittenden county. residing at Marion, Ark, said: 'Tanlac has entirely re- lieved me of biliousness and malaria, and has almost made a new woman of my wife, who has suffered for 10 years with stomach trouble.''
 Hon. A. R. Anderson, who was re- elected seven times to the office of sher- if of Harris county. Texas residing in Houston. said: Money couldn't buy the good Tanlac has done me I suffered iron, indigestion of the worst sort and had severe neuralgia pains. I have taken three bottls of Tanlac. my trouble is gone and l am like different man.
 Hon. s. A. Kelley, sheriff of Ector county Texas, residing at Odessa, Tex, says: T needed general all-around building up for over seven years, and Tanlac has done that very thing for me ''
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Captain Bill McDonald.
 Noted Ranger, Is Dead

Wichita Falls. Tex, January 15- Capt. "Bilr' McDonald noted Texas ranger. and personal friend and bodyguard of several presidents, died here tonight. Mcdonald. who was United States mar shal for northern Texas, was famous for his control over the most desperate characters of the Mexican border and Texas.
 On the recommendation of Colonel House. close friend and personal repre- sentative of President Wilson. Mcdonald had twice been named by the latter as marshal of the northern district of Tex as and personal bodyguard of the Presi- dent.
 Mcdonald was born in Kemper county, Mississippi, September g. 1852. He was appointed deputy United States marshal for the northern district of Texas in 1sS7 and subsequent appointments were the result of untiring efforts in his duties as marshal and Texas ranger
 1 During his career Mcdonald was iden- tified with many of the most sensational crime cases of the southern border. The regard by Texans of Mcdonald S daring and persistency is best illustrated lby the remark of a member of Texas delegation of the federal investigation of the Mexican raid at Brownsville, in which Mcdonald played an important part as a lpeace officer. The delegate said: Bill Mcdonald is the man who would charge
 Hades with bucketful of water"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Geo. w. Ellis Announces
 for State Treasurer

Montgomery, January 15.-(Special) George w. Ellis of Montgomery, chief clerk of the treasury department since 1915, announced his candidacy for state treasurer Tuesday by filing his declara- ton with the secretary of state and naming himself the person to receive and dispense all funds which will be used in the promotion of his political 8interests.
 Mr. Ellis is known throughout Ala bama now serving his second term as chief clerk of the treasury. He is a brother of J. B. Ellis of Selma. mana ger of the memorable campaign of H. $. D. Mallory of Selma for governor in opposition to Gov. Emmet O'Neal.
 Judge R. L. Bradley of Vernon, former probate judge of Lamar county, is the only other candidate for the office and it is probable that the contest will be waged between Judge Bradley and Mir. Ellis, with no other candidate in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Appeal for Children's
 Cast-Off Clothing

The following appeal for children' discarded clothing has been sent ou by the board of control of the Boys club:
 The Boys club has this winter established an old clothes store at its rooms, 2211 Third avenue, north, and from it's stock heretO- fore donated has supplied many shivering little bodies with warm clothing. While boys clothing, ranging in years from : to IS. is most desired, there arc some calls for girls wearing apparel. Will the mothers who have garments which their children no longer need, send them to the Boys' club. where they may he passed on to those who are ncecy: If the donors cannot conveniently deliver them to the club rooms, phone Mrs. Frank Ruxhton. Main 799, or Miss Sallie Blach. Main S125-W, and bundles will he csiled for.
 MRS. C. J. BARNES.
 Secretary of Board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS RERNEY GILLEN. Corresnondere

Bessemer. January 15.-(Speeial.)- )-Capt Jacob Stein of the Hath engineers corps, U. s. A, died yesterday afternoon at Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La, after 1o-days' illness of pneumonia. His father, Sam Stein, was with him at the time of death. lie is survived by widow and small daughter. his parents two sisters and one brother. The re- mains will be brought to Bessemer for interment, funeral arrangements to be announced later.
 Captain Stein, the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Sam Stein Of this city, was born and reared in Bessemer. He was the first boy of Jewish parentage to be born here At one time connected with the engineering department of the city, he resigned to accept position as city engineer in Mississippi. At the outbreak of the war he organized an engineers corps ana received a commits sion as first lieutenant and was later promoted to captain. He had many friends here who will regret to learn of his untimely death.
 The resignation of the chief of police, Thomas w. Benton, was received to- night at the meeting of the city council, and was accepted with regrets. mo- ton was then made to eiect his success sor. which resulted in the unanimous election of Eugene Thomas. The reports of the chief of police, chief of fire department and street superintendent were read and received as information. The report of the city clerk and treas urer showed cash balance January 1 of Sl262.S2, and at the end of the month of $l79S.Se. with receipts for the month ot S27, ,06S.l9. with disbursements of S2653S. 62 The matter of a reduction in the license of Mrs Robert Carelton for operating 8 dairy was granted, placing the license at one-half year. The resolution passed at the last meeting of the council al lowing farmers to peddle their meats in the city limits free of license was rec commended to stand as passed and a license of s100 be placed on professional peddlers of meats.
 The weights and measures resolution which was referred to the judiciary com- mittee at the last meeting. stating that all weights and measures be under the supervision of the chief of police, was adopted. An ordinance requiring the sellers of coal to give certificates to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
DARKEN YOUR
 CRAY HAIR Apply La Creole-Its. Easy, Simple and Healthy.
 No Dye

You look old and played out with premature gray, streaked, faded or just turning gray hair. Have beautiful dark hair again, fluffy. soft and natural by applying La Creole to alllyour hair and scalp before going to bed. It is not dye but revives the color glands. Pretty soon you will be delighted to see all your gray hair turn to an even beau tiful natural dark shade again. Not even a trace of gray will show after treatment with La Creole. This prep aration also stops falling hair. dandruff and causes new soft hair to sprout all over your head. Don't be misled into buying some cheap hair tonic. La Creole is the only hair preparation that darkens gray hair by reviving color glands of nature. Try it. Sold on a money back guarantee by drug stores or sent direct for $1.20 by Van vleet Drug Co.,. Memphis. Tenn.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
MACCAREES HOLD
 INSTALLATION
Over 500 Guests View Ceremonies and Enjoy Dance-State Con-
 mander Present

The Ladies and Knights of the Mac cabees held a joint installation and dance at their temple last night at which over 800 guests were present. The installation ceremonies were jointly held by the Lady Croy review No 2, Birmingham review No. 25 of Luckie tent No 2.
 The lady of the ceremonies was Mrs. H. A. Sullivan and the chaplain of the evening was Mrs. J. C. McLe- more. Ira r. Randall was master of ceremonies for the knights.
 The Robertson orchestra furnished the music for the dancers After the ceremonies of the evening, which were conducted principally by the ladies of the order, the dancers were given the floor and dance much enjoyed. The next regular meeting of the Macca- bees, Luckie tent No. 2, will be held next Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
HURRY UP CALL FOR
 MAGAZINES QUICKLY RESPONDED TO HERE
Kiwanis Boxes Are "Raideo" With Good Results-Camp Under Quar- antine in Need of Read ing Matter

The Birmingham public library re- ceived a hurry call Monday from Camp Beauregard for magazines. This camp is under quarantine and the soldiers are devouring every bit of reading matter they can lay their hands on. The public library had not more than 75 magazines on hand for soldiers, so Mercer Barnett. president of the Kiwanis club, was appealed to.
 Through his kindness, the library was permitted to raid the street collection boxes, with the result that large packing box was quickly filled. These magazines were care fully sorted and were found to be recent and in excellent condition.
 The library is able, through tho local quartermaster, to ship the mag azines to camps by quartermaster freight without expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

deavoring to make sure that the several bombs which they dropped should hit their targets, which, in most cases, we're buildings in which men were billeted Luckily, the German aim even at such close range was poor as no Americans were killed.
 Another German machine later dropped a bomb from higher alti- tude at the hangar. The bomb dug a great hole in the adjoining field.
 At certain place nearby an enemy squadron descended within 300 feet of the earth and sprayed an anti aircraft machine gun position with a hail of bullets, but did not hit any of the gunners. all of whom were French.
 The American at the most advanced aviation camp have found a novel mounting for the machine guns used for defense against enemy airplanes. When the guns for the newly dug pits arrived it was discovered that only field carriages had been provided. These were unsuitable for aircraft de- fense work so swivels were con- structed from old motor truck springs These improvised mounts are said to be as good as any used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
RED CRoss REPORT

The Bessemer Red Cross unit held a most enthusiastic meeting today in their room of the Realty building. This is the end of the first half years work of this organization. and a good report was made. Members of the unit turned in a good amount of knitted garments as well as hospital supplies to the headquarters in Birmingham. A large quantity of ma terial was received by the unit, and 1t was decided at this time to give out only the hospital supplies and no wool durins the next 10 days. All knitted garments are urged to be turned in at once in or der that the secretary may balance her books and make report to headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
PERSONALS

Alvin Bailey, student at Auburn was called home by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs A. s. Bailey.
 Lieut.. George T. Murrah of Fort Sill Okla. arrived today to be the guest of his grandmother. Mrs. NJ. Terry, on
 Berxley avenue, for 10 days. The many friends of Mrs. D. W. Spain will regret to learn that she is critically i'll at her home on Eighteenth street. The many friends of Mrs. A. s. Bailey, who underwent an operation for appendix citis Friday at the South Highland in firmary, in Birmingham, will be glad to know that she is resting well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Grace Files Notice

Montgomery. January 15.-(Special, George Huddleston of Birmingham vii have opposition in his fight for re-elec tion as congressman from the Ninth dis, trict M. B. Grace of Birmingham noti- fled the secretary of state Tuesday tha he is a candidate in the democratic pri mary, which will be held August l3. NJ Grace named himself as a committee ot one to receive and disburse all fund. which will be used in his campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
AMERICAN AVIATION
 CENTERS IN FRANCE FREQUENTLY RA|DED
Germans Are Showing In- creasing Interest in the Points Held by General
 Pershing's Men

With the American Army in France, January 15.-(By the Associated Pres s. s.)-Enemy raiders are showing an in- creased interest in the Ameri- can aviation centers, especial ly those nearest the lines.
 During the most recent incursions the German airplanes descended within 200 feet of the ground, en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Relative Greatness

From the Washington Star "Beethoven was wonderful man. wasn't he?' ooh. yes,' replied Mrs Flimgilt "But
 you know he only made up the lines the musicians play. He never com manded anything like the salary really
 great man like the conductor of the or chestra receives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

According. to the report of the secre- tary of athletics at the Bessemer High school, it was found that the season was most successful financially. The report showed that the football team had S272 in the bank and that $140 had been spent for sweaters for the members of the team, while they had paid $50 to their coach A balance of $50 was left in the treasury, which will go to promote otrer branches of athletics in the school.
 The Altar Guild society of the Trinity Episcopal church met this afternoon at the home of Miss Elizabeth Mitchell on Dartmouth avenue. A business session was held, after which a social hour was enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Those present at this time were: Mrs. F.. E. Clarke, Miss Hettie Faul. Mrs Andrew c. Mitchell, Mrs Edgar L. Mitchell and the hostess. Miss Mitchell.
 BRIDGE CLUB
 Mrs. Mac Batson proved 8 charming hostess this afternoon when she enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
CAMBRIA INCIDENT EXPLAINED

British troops under Sir Gen. Julian Byng, commander of the Third army in France, by employing large number of tanks and without the customary pre- liminary artillery preparation, took the Germans by surprise in the area west of Cambrai and succeeded in penetrat- ing the Teuton lines for a distance of five miles Thousands of Germans were taken prisoner. Nine days later the Germans made a determined attack on the newly formed British salient and forced back General Byng's troops for a distance of about two miles, recapturing Bourbon wood and the towns of Anneux, Maroing and Cantaing. The Germans also advanced through Gonnelieu to Gouzeacourt, but later the British coun- ter attacked and retook Gouzeaucourt and La Vacquerie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
|, Correspondent

purchasers, provided 8 penalty for vio- lation thereof of Sl0O, was passed.
 A resolution was introduced requesting the city democratic executive committee not to place any names of city em- ployes on the ticket who are elective by the city council. This resolution was adopted.
 Mrs. A. B. Jarman, age S6 years, died this morning at o'clock at her home in Kimbrel following a short illness Funeral services will be held at 2;S o'clock at the late residence. Intermeni will be made at Buckvilie cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
DEATHS AT CAMP

Macon, Ga, January 15.-The deaths from pneumonia of Privates Irwin Minton, Starke, Fla, and Joseph T. Donaldson, Goshen, Ala, were an- nounced at the base hospital at Camp Wheeler tonight The deaths occurred during the last 24 hours.
 Alexandria, La, January 1.-Two soldiers died at the base hospital at Camp Beauregard during the last 24 hours. it was announced tonight. Pri- vatc Frank Mays of Arkansas died of meningitis. but no information as to the other death was available
 Col. W. c. Schauffler, division san itary officer at the camp, in formal statement tonight, declared the men, ingitis situation at the camp was well in hand.
 Columbia, S. C., January 15.--One death from meningitis and three new cases were reported at the base hos pital at Camp Jackson tonight. The report covered the last "A hours. There have been 51 deaths from meningitis at the camp since the epidemic be- gan, according to base hospital rec ords.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
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Ind Loss of Appetite

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