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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
OLDER MEN ON THE JOB.
Acc Gets It's Chance As the Flower Of
American Manhood Marches to war.
milwaukee Journal

About two years ago. a man OF eE-
ce1lent ability was forced, by reason
Of his age, to accept a mental job
with large manufacturing company.
He was physically fit and mentally
active, but 4 years old. His matured
energy, was considered worth only
$40 a week by his reluctant employer.
1t was argued that man without a
position at his age must necessarily
be of little value to a progressive
business house. Two years ago the
generality of business houses were of
this opinion.
TODAY thousands of our younger
business men have gone or are about
ia go to war. Their places are in
many cases not yet filled Some
manufacturers have reluctantly let
down the barriers against age and
accepted older men than is their GUS
tom These manufacturers are as
tonished They have discovered that
older men, taken in the aggregate, do
more work than the young men they
used to employ.
The man mentioned above is now
a highly-yalued member Of his house,
drawing a salary of 800 a week, and
is assured of steady work and a PEN
sion in later years. His present en-
ployer is so much delighted with him
that he means to take the first vaca-
ton he has dared enjoy in Is years.
The war has taught us much It
has taught that youthful energy is
essential to some things But it has
also taught that maturity brings with
it an equilibrium a poise, which like
wise has it's advanta geS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
A little thing like the loss Of hear

A little thing like the loss Of hear
ing will not hamper the Colonei,-we
sincerely hope. He lost the sight Of
one eye recently; but he was ever
rea DIV to see red when someone said
or did anything against America SO
long as he does not hear the call for
q third cup Of coffee in the White
House he is all right 1t would be
cruel to say, With all his faults we
love him still. For we love him bet
ter whom he is not still.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Ships, and then some more ships
and then more and more Ships, are
the needs Of the nation. Any man
who can lend material aid to the ma
ton at this time in helping to per-
feet it's shipbuilding plan should do
so, providing of course he can leave
his present occupation without tend
ing to disrupt other industry There
should be enough detached labor to
tighten the burdens on the shoulders
of those building tho ships. The need
is for $4,000 men. To be ship
builder is as patriotic as to be VI sailor
or a soldier. This is recognized by
the fact that the United States gov
eminent will exempt from military
service each and every man who is &C
cepted for the work of building ships.
The fate of the TuScania is the reason
for the demand for volunteers in this
line of work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
THE LEADING NAVAL POWER.

That the United States shall have
jncompara the greatest navy in
the world is not only the dream of
Woodrow Wilson, but the am bition of
every true American. Situated as we
are with two stretches of coast lines
from Mexico to Canada on either
side, this nation demands the fullest
naval protection. Secretary Daniels
National Press Club at Washington
gave voice to the ideals of the new
navy. Every man in that orGaniza-
ton, as it now stands. from the
newest recruit to the youngest adj
miral-therc are no old folks in the
navy,--is filed with enthusiasm. It
is the enthusiasm that sWelled the
bosom of John Paul Jones, the father
of the American navy; the enthus
iasm that prompted Farragut to
damn the torpcdoes'; the enthus~
iasm that spurred Admiral Dewey to
give the order You can fire when
you are ready, Gridley". In a word,
it is the enthusiasm of American
youth Coupled with the brains of
inventors like Thomas Edison and
Henry Ford, and men of distinguished
traits in other professions, the ex-
perts already in the service should
have little if any difficulty in bring
ing the American navy to its rightful
position in the world,--first and fore
most among naval powers. The safety
Of the future nation calls for this.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
Tell Tt to Chamberlain.
Bridgeport Times

Private Barnett paced his beat be-
fore the Columbia, war hospital in
New York. At in the morning.
weather zero, barefooted girl,
clothed in a night robe, greeted him
warmly. The superintendent of an
other hospital explained the situa-
ton, saying. "A young woman pa
tient ran out in her night Dress
What the country needs is a council
Of three distin guished men of demon
strated ability to take charge of the
hospitals Of the United States. This
is what Senator Chamberlain said
the war needs, when he discovered
patient in a war hospital managed to
escape his attendants.
The hospitals Of the United States
are TO be Judged by their perfor-
nance as a whole. not by their oc-
Casi0naI defects; and so are war
preparations.
The Way to DO 1t.
(New York Comm erciaD.
Our best chance to win this war
lies in letting President Wilson act
the part of command erin chief of the
forces without interference. AS Sem
ator John Sharp Williams caustically
remarked: IF the president hash t
brains enough to run this war, we
certainly can't give him brains by
act of congress-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

It is a long lane that has no turn
ing. Likewise, it is long war that
has no ending.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Ieuton airmen continue their raid
ing Of Italian cities. It is less effec-
tive than raiding enemy trenches, but
less hazardous and more in keeping
with the principles of Prussian war;
fare.--NcW York World
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

II the general freight tieup con-
tnues until late in March, some rail
road tracks may become RUSTY New
Haven Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

NOW that Holland has abolished the
90 CLOCK tea, social rupture with
Great Britain might be expected if
YEA were not getting scarce in Eng
land toO.-Springtield Republican,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

We don't imagine that Jess Willard
will be the subject of many editorials
in the best papers of the world when
he passes away.-Spangfeld News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Some haze no meat and Gamma eat
and some wad eat that want 1t; but
We hae meat we must ma eat and,
still, the Lord be thankit-SgNeW York
Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Russia may be just taking a little
time OUT so she can get back in the
game for the finiSh.-NOrwich Rec
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
FACTS AND RANCHES,

And the ground hog was right.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Strive as We may, we cannot con-
ceal our admiration Of the candor of
the Chicago barber who advertizes:
For the benefit of my patrons I will
not be open on Mondays until fur
ther notice. '-Spring Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Every day is I{angless and Shoot
less day for the German crooks in
this country.-Me riden Record.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

\ The Connecticut Council of Defense
rather prides itself on having origin
ated the return load" idea. Put
Connecticut hired men anticipated
them on this line at least 100 years
ago. They used to so into town lad
en- and come back full quite regularly.
New London Day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

The war has its compe-sations.
Emma Goldman is in the penitentiary.
--Capper's Weekly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Preparedness must be the new
world motto of Manuel Pichicki form
erly of Portugal but now of Lilac
street. Manuel was defended against
a. theft charge by Judge w. F. Man.
gan in court on Tuesday morning.
After court he sought out that eminent
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

barristcr and asked him what ms
name was adding: II might need you
again some time
Although a month late the Janu-
AIRY thaw seems TO have arrived.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Or, as one of the correspondents
on the other side puts it: 'Shell ont
for war savings stamps and help the
boys shell the Germans out OF
France"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03
TROUBLES OF A MAIL CARRIER

Lonnie BramDlee made his last
trip with the mail Monday and Mr..
Mesick the contractor has been
driving it since
We have been having some 80
below weather since our last is
sue that has severely tested the
capacity and endurance of the
automobiles. Mr.. Mesick brought
the mail over from Gettysburg
Saturday in his car thru a blizzard
while Ben l'ackns came down from
LaPlant In bis car Friday in a
semi-storm, and Sunday Ed Sutton
went to LaPlant to help open the
road with his car. Friday morning
two inches of snow fell as gently
as lamb. The next day a light
wind blew but moi enough te block
the roads
Harry Mes;ck ad.a ne. get back
to the Burg with the mail Satur
day night, but he would have got
the best of the snowdrifts if bis
wheel chain had not broke. II. e
Gates and T.. l.. Thorne went bacl
the following morning with a team
and helped to get started again
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03
MoBRlDGt WEDDING OF LOCAL
INTEREST

christmas day was celebrated
in little different form at the
home of Mr.and Mrs. Madsen when
"A. II. jacobson of the Yellowstone
Trall ferry and Miss Anna Frances
Smith were united in marriage at
. o'clock by Justice Mt Woods.
Following the ceremony. which
was attended only by immediate
relatives and friends, Mrs. Madsen
served a delightful Christmas and
wedding dinner combined, plates
being laid for twelve guests.
., he happy couple left in the
evening for an extended honey
moon trip of two months. their
itinerary including Chicago. Mag
ara Falls, New ork, Boston, Phil
adelphia and the national capitol at
Washington D. c. They will re-
turn about March 1st. after which
time they will be at home TO their
many friends in this city
Both young people are popular
ly known thruout this section, Mr..
jacobson having been raised here.
Following the death of his pioneer
father Capt. Nils jacobson two
years ago, he assumed charge of
the ferryhoat Carolina, building
up the business left him until a
new and larger boat was required.
This he completed last year. when
he launched the Evelyn. His
landing is at the bridge.
The bride has likewise resided
in Mobridge for some time With he,
mother.
The above from last weeks Mo
bridge News-Tribune is cf specia
interest to many people here, ths
parents of the bride having once
resided here while her father wa.
employed at the Agency as engi
neer, and her brother, Frank, be
ing one of our popular merchants
While the groom is not quite $,
we'll known, still his friends ar,
: legion, SO to speak, because hi
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03
ION the Old Muddy I"
STORE DEAL Al lArl AMI

Messrs John Sutton and Frank
Smith accompanied Ben Backus
to LaPlant Friday leaving here at
$50 p. m. in good stiff winter
weather. The boys went there to
assist in invoicing the store of
John j Backus & Bro. (Ben). with
a view to the latter selling his in.
terest to Mr.. Ed Sutton.
The transfer it seems is being
made because of Mr.. Backus hay
ing % 20 to training camp with the
next call
The party returned Monday.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03

MIR. Andrew Grant, formerly of
Cheyenne Agency, sends us copy
of the Laclcde County Republican,,
Lebanon, Mo-, which contains the
following reference to him;
"A. Grant has removed to Leb
anon from the farm, mile and a
bali east of town which he sold
some months ago. He has bought
the Walker property in the Mag
netic addition. where he and hls
wife are very pleasantly located.
Mr.. Grant was formerly located
in South Dakota. being a mechan
ical engineer at the Cheyenne Riv-
er Indian agency. He came to
Missouri to escape the extremely
cold winters of that sccton.H
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03

Jere Charlow the popular hnan-
clal clerk at the Agency was over
to visit friends Sunday. When
qulzzed as to the handages appear
ing on his nasal features, he stated
it was caused 10y Gettysburg S
miserable street crossings on the
R&Y Trail. He went to Gettys-
burg last Saturday with his wife,
and his car, with as steady Il chatl
as they make, I'm rushing time to
catch the ppm cast bound train,
sent hum up against the skyline of
the auto. The Press of course
could lay the blame all on the'chaf.
concernd, but how in the dickens
would that get the municipality at
our countysest to hustle their road
supervisor pray tell Us. Mr.
Charlow informed his friends of a
similar occurrence a few wccks,be
fore, with some other govt officials
concerned We save our valuable
space in order to give the taSpay
ers of Potter County some further
instruction i'm the need and utility
of GOOD ROADS, .
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03

father was once a resident here for
three wears, giving Ms our first re
ally efficient ferry service, as Cap
tain of the ACMarla which has
since been superseded by larger
boat the White Swan under gov
ernment ownership and operation
Bon voyage y
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03

The American Press, New
York City, in its issue of Dec. %,
gives the name, of seyentytwo
country newspapers which have
furnished AL men for the Nation
al army. Only two South Dakota
papers arc mentioned viz: Fairfax
Advertiser 1) and Garretson News
(2). This is only partial list, for
the Pierre and Aberdeen papers
we know have furnished twelve
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03
After january first
THE n EW EDISON

The phonoglaph with SOUL will you than the present
selling price The Edison Laboratories
in prices effective January let.
You will of course want to buy New Edison before January
1s We do need to tell you freight
possibility of freight embargoe Therefore strongly advise
to buy your New Edison
There will he increase the price of Edison lie
there should be freight embargo they be shipped from
Edison Laboratories by express.
We take Liberty Bonds payment Edison Photographs
To those who wish arrange for partial payments phono
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-03
81 so FER ANNUM

New Years evening having come
down from IaPlant with two loads
of coal. He is now in the employ
of Eugene Rousseau. working
most of the time In his garage
Miss Maud Ripley and sister
Margaret returnd to Huron Col
lege Wednesday to resume their
studies. They were accompanied
to Getty sburg 10y Fred Weischedel
and Frank Smith who went over
to get thelr qnestlonalre, tilld out;
also ny Jay Eldam, returning to
the State Normal at Aberdeen.
Miss Walker of Bulklcv crossed
the river today enroute to Faith to
resume her duties as schooltcacher
after spending the holidays with
her parents
Mrs Albright who has been
spending the holidays with her
parents MIR. and Mrs. John Stern
hagen left today for Minneapolis
to Join her husband
Whitney Trayersie and family
were guests of Ambrose Dunn and
family last night. MIR. I. was i'm
to get his team shod by our rising
yonng blacksmith Geo. Sternhagen.
He also brot in four wolf pelts
which he sold to our local hide
buyer
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
Cooks in the Army Learn
How to Economic on Food

Opportunities tor the nome eco
nomics demonstration workers Of the
United States department of agricul-
ture are not limited 10 farm and town
homes Cooks IN American army
camps also have had an opportunity 10
hear about conservation methods from
the department specialists At one OF
the army schools for bakers and cooks
in Mississippi demonstrations In food
savings were much appreciated by the
cooks in training. according TO a re-
port Of the officer I'm charge. who de-
scrfbed the demonstrations as n won
derful success" The cooks are being
taught ways to utilize the leftover
food. the use of -four substitutes. and.
particularly. new and attractive ways
of serving eornmeal dishes. Demon
STATIONS i'm the making and use Of fire.
less cookers also have been conduct
ed In the field ambulance hospital d.
vision
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
WATCH FOR "LOCUSTS."

Agents 81 the Bureau Of Entomology
Of the United Stgtes department of
Agriculture are requested To report the
occurrence this year 81 swarme Of the
periodical cicada i7-year lociisiJ. A
few iociists have been seen in Fulton
county this year: but very few thus
far The brood of cicada due this
year is designated as Brood IN and
its main location extends from the
southern part Of West Virginia across
Virginia into North Carolina Reports
OF other years indicate also scattering
colonies of this brood in northern Vir-
ginia and West Virginia ami extending
norfhwestward into Ohio
Brood X the largest of the IT-year
broods. il due next year 1919. which
therefore, will be the great cicada year
Of tho current 1T-year period. Brood
y occupies the Ohio Valley and the
mountain region from Ala
bama ard Georgia northward through
Pennsylvania 10 scattered colonies in
New York aud some of the New Eng
and States.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
i. s. Insurance
Tremendous Business Conducted
By the Government,

As an insurance company the United
States makes all other concerns TIA
the business seem puny.
on April o the total amount of IN
surance Uncle Sam had written was
over >f4ooo.ococoo. That sum had
been put on the books IN six months.
In the whole year OF 1917 all other
concerns In the United States. includ-
ing fraternal organizations. mutual
companies and the Ike. wrote approx
imately S8.O0OO0O.OO0 worth Of insur-
ance.
some difference.
And Uncle Sam was stlll on the sob.
The third week Of April alone $780,
100000 worth Of insurance was writ
ten.
Uncle Sans customers nre soldiers
and sailors. They number about 1.SOO.-
900. The average policy runs close 10
$500. The minimum IS $1,000 and
the maximum Is $4,000.
April u was the last day on which
men who Joined the government milf
tary or naval ,rces before December
4. 1917. could secure government In
surance. but all new men joining either
army or navy can be insured and the
government urges them strongly 10
take the maximum sum.
In the meantime Uncle Sam has been
paying out a great deal OF money on
salary allOtments and for death and
disability compensation. Up TO April
o ]. 7O6.330 separate checks had been
made out for such payments for sums
ne fo1Tort-c. Salary allowances S10-
400. 1872: death and disability compen-
sation, S60.95s; government Insurance
payments. S177.51s.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
Luminous Paint Is Put to
Good Use in Present War,
Greatly Aiding the Soldiers

Many Ingenious uses have been
found Of late for luminous paint.
Watches with dlals which glow IN the
darkness are becoming common. and
only the other day an order was given
for 100000 marching c0inpasses with
luminous needles 20 be carried by sol
diers at the front. says Boys Life. I'M
mense quantities Of luminous cloth are
used by the soldiers who 90 over the
top. II Is cut into small rectangles
about ten inches long AMI fassened 10
the collars OF the urfr~r,s-~-The SOL
diers can thus recognize their own
men I'm an indiscriminate fight In the
dark. The luminous paint IS also
sIueared on the end Of sharpened sticks
which when stuck into the ground
make n fairly clear beacon
Luminous tape Is also used by the
mile for a variety Of purposes In this
way the observation-disclosures mark the
paths they are 10 follow. II has been
found that on n dark night the lnni-
nous paint Is visible for only 90 feet.
A soldier cnn dip his hand In the paint
and signal by describing letters In the
air or by wigwagging. knowing that
the enemy cannot see him a hundred
feet away.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
coTroN GIN FOR SALE.

ON account Of the accident | sus-
tanned and my health. and having sold
my lands. and the connection ! have
and expect 10 have with tire Govern
meni. / feel that IL win be impossible
for me 10 assist with the operation of
our cotton cir this year and therefore
we are offering IL for sale at very
reasonable prices.
In view Of the fact that so many Of
the gins have burned recently and the
extra high cost of rebuilding. think
this gin t. much needed here and should
be operated 20 its fullest capacity. We
have recently had this gin Overhauled
hy first class man. Have put in
several thousand dollars worth Of new
machinery and ! don't think there is
a better equipped gin in the south.
II Interested see me at once as we
expect 20 sell within the next few
days.
J also have good blacksmith and
repair shop. storage warehouse. mute
barns and three residences that l will
sell at very reasonable prices and
terms. II interested In these. call at
my office before July 1st.
sgd. l. DODDS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-06-27
King Cotton, Eutocrat

King Cotton is threatening 70 be-
come the autocrat OF the American
table Not satisfied with having sup
planted wool In clothing. and provid-
Ing the juice of his seed for olive oil.
he's the basis for fine lard. a third part
OF a new-fangled butter. ana they're
putting up scores of mills TO grind his
seeds into flour that goes well IN sew
eral delicious articles. sausage stufiing
among them When he gets into the
soup tureen and the coffee pot King
Cotton will have the incest. tightest.
biggest Kingdom that ever was. And
yet. only a few years ago his king
dom was largely confined to gunpowd-
er and nightshirts. What q mighty
leap to PIE. butter and .wfeners -
Syracuse Journal