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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17

Some of the rules laid down in the
German War Book are illustrated and
their spirit made more definite in
L'Interprete Militaire zum Gebrauch
i'm Feindesland military Interpreter
or Use in the Enemy's Country. This
is manual edited at Berlin in 1906
at contains" says the introduction
"the French translation of the greater
part Of the documents, letters, and
proclamations, and some orders OF
which it may be necessary to make use
in time of war" Thus, eight years
before this war began German mill
tary authorities were not only pre-
pairing their officers to wage war in q
maner wholly contrary to the Hague
regulations. but also were looking Tor.
ward to the use of these proclamation>
in French or Belgian territory. Among
its forms, ready for use by inserting
names. dates, and place, are the fol
lowing:
"A fine of 6OO.O marks in conse-
quence of an attempt made BY
to assinate a German soldier, is i'm
posed on the town Of o. BY order of
-----------.
Efforts have been made, without
result, to obtain the withdrawal Of the
fine
"The term fixed for payment ex-
pires tomorrow, Saturday, December
18th, at noon. -
Bank notes, cash. or silver plate
will be accepted"
II have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated the 7th of this
month, in which you bring to my no
tice the great difficulty which you
expect to meet in levying the contri-
buttons. s I can but regret
the explanations which you have
thought proper to g;,e me on this sub
ject; in order in question which ema
Mates from my Government is so clear
and precise. and the instructions
which l have received in the matter
are so categorical that if the sum iue
by tho town of R is not paid the
town will be burned down without
pity!'
"On account of the destruction of
the bridge of F., ! order: The dis
trict shall pay special contribution
of 100000 francs by way of amends.
This is brought to the notice of the
public, who are informed that the
method of assessment will be announc-
ed later and that payment Of said
sum will be enforced with the utmost
severity. The village Of F. will be
destroyed Immediately by fire, WITH
the exception of certain buildings oc-
cupied for the use of the troops
These forms have been of great use
to the German commanders in Belgium
and northern France. The closeness
with which they have been followed
in these conquered lands, during the
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
EQUIPMENT FOR MEN FIGHT
ING IN FRANCE is COMPLETE

1t is estimated that 30 900 different
articles are need in modern warfare.
The clothing equipment Of but for one
infsntryman for service in France in
cludes the following:
Bedsack, three wool blankets, waist
belt, two pair wool breeches, two wool
service coats, hat cord. three pairs
summer drawers, three pairs winter
drawers, pair Of wool gloves, service
hat. extra shoe laces. two pairs can
vss leseings, two flannel shirts, two
pairs of shoes, five pairs wool stock
ings, four Identification tags, sum-
mer undershirts, overcoat, five shell
ter tent pins, shelter tent pole, poncho,
shelter tent.
Listed as "eating utensils" the in
fantryman receives food to be carried
in his haversack during field service,
canteen and canteen cover, cup, knife
and for hand spoon, meat can, hayer-
sack. pack carrier. first aid kit and
pouch.
His Fighting equipment consists
Of rifle, bayonet, bayonet scabbard,
cartridge belt and 100 cartridges, steel
helmet, gas mask. and trench tool.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECT
ED AT THE STOCK SHOW

Indications point to the largest at
tendance at the annual National
Western Livestock Show in Denver
which commences Saturday, Jan. 18th
in the history of the association.
The stock show season was given a
rousing sendoff by the citizens of Den.
yer at luncheon last Friday at the
Albany hotel when Joseph W. Carey OF
Wyoming, former governor of that
state; also United States Seator and
author of the famous Carey land set
tlement act, rs the chief speaker
proved himself one of the greatest
champions of livestock interests to be
found in the West.
Headquarters for the Stock Show
will be at the Denver Tourist Bureau
complete lists have been prepared and
are on file showing every hotel and
rooming house, and the nature of &C
comodations for visitors furnished by
them.
The Bureau will furnish information
concerning rates and locations, and
will direct visitors to hotels or rom
ing houses There are upwards of 200
hotels in the downtown district, and
there will be ample room for all who
may come
Throughout the Stock Show season
the Bureau will be the main headguar-
ters in the downtown district, and will
be the rendezous for xtockmen and
their friends. General and reserved
tickets will he handled here. 49,
Communities are requested to SEND
literature describing the scenic and
other attractions to the bureau at once
for distribution.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
L. $, SENDS TRACTORS TO
SPEED FRENCH FARMING

Fifteen hundred farm tractors will.
be sent to France by the food admins
tration for use in increasing the
French food crops. One hundred, it
was learned recently, have already
gone forward, and all will be across by
March. when the spring plowing will
begin.
Use Of the tractors. food admins
tration officials said, not only will be
of great service to Frence, but will re-
lease 100000 tons of shipping next
year that otherwise would be required
to transport food from America to the
French. Use of the tractors will en-
able the French in the spring to plant
100000 additional acres in potatoes
and in the fall an extra million acres
in wheat.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
NO MORE DRAFT CALLS
BEFORE FEBRU AIRY 18TH

To set the public mind at rest we
quote from official bulletin No. 26 re-
ceived by our local board:
ut has been decided that there will
be no more formal calls for deferred
percentages of the present quota be-
fore February 18th. While boards
should, until they have enough men
finally classified in Glass one, send
forward promptly men selected under
the old regulations to make up de-
ficiencies in calls already made, the
result of this decision will be that we
shall be able to give the benefit of
the new classification system to all
men whose order numbers are so late
as to place them in deferred percent
ages of the present call Calls how
ever will be made very shortly under
the provisions of section l49 for the
special class of men mentioned"
CROWDER.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
GERMAN WAR POLICY Is ONE OF HOR-
ROR, TERROR AND FRIGHTFULNESS
CONTINUED from Issue Of January Third

present war. may be seen by reading
the following 7rocla nations and other
proclamations which are printed else
where in this article.
1.-The City of Brussels, exclusive of
its suburbs, has been punished by an
additional fine of 100000 francs on
account of the attack made upon \
German soldier by Ryckere, one of its
police officials.
THE Governor of Brussels.
Baron Won Luettwitz. "
November I, 1914.
Placard posted on the walls of Lune-
vile by order of the German author
tiles:
"Notice to the People.
"Some of the inhabitants of Lune-
vile made an attack from ambuscade
on the German columns and wagons
ttrains) The same day (sOme of the)
inhabitants shot at sanitary form
ations marked with the Red Cross. In
addition German wounded and the
military hospital containing Ger
man ambulance were fired upon.
Because of there acts of hostility
fine of $4,000 francs is imposed up
on the commune of Luneville. The
mayor is ordered to pay this sum in
gold or silver up to 5000 francs, Sep
tember 6. 1914, at nine o'clock in the
morning. to the representative OF the
German military authority. All pro-
tests will be considered null and void.
No delay will be granted.
''If the commune does not pune
tually obey the order to pay the sum
of 650,000 francs. all property that
can be levied upon will be seized.
"In case of non-payment, visits
from house to house will be made and
all the inhabitants will be searched.
If anyone knowingly has concealed
money or attempted to hold back his
goods from seizure by the military
authorities. or if anyone attempts to
leave the city, he will be shot.
The mayor and the hostages taken
by the military authorities will be
held responsible for the exact eXecu-
tion of the above orders.
"The mayor is ordered to publish
Immediately this notice to the COM
mune
"Henamenil. September 8, 1914.
"The General in Chief,
"Von Fasbender."
The German officers were provided
with the forms to be used in terror
izing to conquered people. The COM
mon soldiers were provided with
phrase books which would enable them
to impose their will upon the terrified
people. Minister Brand Whitlock in
his report to the State Department on
September IL, 1917. writes:
"The German soldiers we're pro-
vided with phrase books, giving al
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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
TWELVE DOLLARS
PER TON FOR SUG.
AR BETS IN 1918
IS SLOGAN OF SUGAR BEET
GROWERS AT CAPITAL
Hoover Will Appoint Commits
sion to Decide on Price TO be
Received for Sugar Beets
During the Year of
Nineteen-Eighteen

WASHINGTON, d. C.-"Twelvs
dollars ton for Sugar Beets." This
was the slogan of the delegation Of
Western farmers, headed by DR.. r. E.
Jones of Fort Morgan. that waited on
National Food Administrator Hoover
during the Christmas holidays.
AS result of the conference, it il
probable that Hoover will name COM
mission to fix the price of beets for
the coming season. Some of the sugar
companies offer 50 ton for 16 per
cent beets, but the members Of DR..
Jones' committee say this is not
enough and they have most impress
i've array of figures to sustain their
contentious.
A sugar factory should be able to
extract at least 260 pounds of sugar
from one ton of l6 per cent beets.
At $7.25 per hundred, the minimum
price for sugar, this would mean that
the factory would receive $l8S5 for
sugar from one ton of beets In ad-
dition the factory would net hand
some sum for the by-products.
On this basis the factory could pay
$l2 ton for beets and earn not less
than fifty per cent on the capital in
vested
That should be enough to satisfy
the ordinary man in war times.
The farmers have acted wisely in
organizing. The Food Administrator
wants to give every one square deal,
but Mr. Hoover is not familiar with
the sugar business and he has called
to his assistance q number of experts
practically all Of whom are interest,"
ed in the manufacturing end Of the
business. Human nature has not
undergone any remarkable change
with the last few months and there
fore it is not surprising that many Of
these gentlemen still retain the point
of view of the refinery.
Tn interests of the farmer and the
consumer have not received the con-
sideration their Importance would
warrant. 1t is high time that .
change was brought about.
The sugar companies have been
making too much money. Either the
price of beets should be sharply ad-
vanced or the price of sugar should
be sharply reduced.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
SECRETARY OF STATE COUN-
Gil OF DEFENSE COMING

Arrangements are being made to
hold meeting of the citizens of
Sedgwick county in Julesburg on
Tuesday evening. Jan. goth, at which
time d. W. Thomas, field secretary of
the Sta Council of Defense will be
present and make talk along the
lines Of war wark. There is no doubt
but what Mr.. Thomas address will be
both in resting and ;nstru tive. and
there should be large attendance
We are not informed up until the
time we go to press the place the meet
ing will he held, but it is most prob
able that the court house will be Sc
lected. This will be definitely an
nounced in the next weeks issue of
the Grit-Advocste.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
THE LIBERTY LOAN AND
GERM

The military masters of Germany
have maintained an altitude of as,
sumed great contempt for America s
war preparations and Americas par
ticipation in the war. The Kaiser,
Hindenburg and Hertlinz have all
voiced this contempt Yet there are
evidences in plenty that in fear Of
Americas entry in force into the war
next spring Germany is massing tre-
mendous forces on the western front,
is preparing to hurl masses of men in
to the jaws of death in a desperate eff
fort to reach conclusion before the
might Of America becomes effective
The two Liberty Loans in this coun-
try no doubt had great psychological
effect upon the German mind. The
ease with which the tremendous sums
Of money were raised, the enthusiasm
Of the workers and Of the subscribers
and of, indeed, the whole Nation, and
the heavy oversubscription to both
loans are evidences that can not be
disregarded that the American peo-
pie are in earnest, that they are be-
hind the American Army and the
American Government, and are willing
to make the sacrifices required and to
support to the up-most our Nation at
war.
That money talks is an old proverh
and the voice Of the billions of dollars
representing the First and Second Lib.
erty Loans was heard across the sea
and carried conviction even to the OBJ
sesesd Gemans.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
THE RUSSIAN LION
WILL WRESTLE
LOCAL CHAMPION

In recent letter from Ben Zersen,
the boy wonder, he states that he is in
excellent shape for the coming match
with Charlie Hackenschmidt, the Rus
sian lion which will be held at loves
hall, Thursday night, January "a.
Zersen is at present at Joe Stecher's
training camp at Dodge, Nebraska,
where he has been since signing for
this match. He says he realizes he is
up against the best man he has ever
wrestled, and he is going to take no
chances with man of Hacken-
schmidt's reputation and intends to be
in the prime of his career.
The wrestling fans of this section
well remember how Zersen met and de-
feated all the good men of this coun-
try, while here before, 1t was also
very noticeable during his previous
matches that none of his opponents
made him work his best, each and ev-
cryone he met being "easy" for him.
In Hackenschmidt, the public will
have the opportunity of seeing one of
the worlds greatest wrestlers in ac-
ton, he now holding the light-heavy-
weight championship Of the world, and
has had the honor of meeting the late
Frank Gotch in four different matches,
being defeated only once during his
career and that was when he last met
Gotch.
1t has been difficult matter in get
ting Hackenschmidt to consent to meet
Zersen here, this being the first time
he has ever consented to wrestle in a
town Of this size, therefore the fans of
this section should feel lucky in get
ting to see a metropolitan match here.
A good preliminary has been ar
ranged between John Donnelly and
Bob McDorman. Donelly is Jules
burg boy and he always puts up good
match and makes the other fellow
work for everything he gets. McDor-
man halls from Holyoke, and is con-
sidered a champion in that locality.
The fans will have the opportunity of
giving him the once over on this night,
Preliminary will start promptly at
8 o'clock p M.
BULLETlN-A wire from Charlie
Hackenschmidt this morning, states
that he will arrive here Tuesday, and
will undergo his final training here for
his match with Ben Zersen, on Janu-
ary oath.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
REAL ESTATE LIST
TRANSFERRED IN
WEEK JUST PAST

Jan. 1l-Martha Rathle ct al to H
Herbert Ridgeway (NWh) 15-9-47
Consideration 100000.
Jan. Glen b. McKinstry to Elsi.
M. McKinstry. undivided one half in.
terest in Lots /. 2 and 3, Blk 5. Is,
addition to Sedgwick. Consideration
sl.00 and other valuable consider,
ations.
Jan. 5-Mortimer johnson to Nina
NJ. johnson, undivided one half inter,
est in Lots 20, II and %, Blk 4 O. T
Sedgwick. Considerations $l0O and
other valuable considerations.
Jan. &c. B. McKinstry to Ottie J
McKinstry, Lo, , in Blk s of O. 7. OF
Sedgwick Consideration $1.OV and
other valuable considerations
Jan. 5-Jessie S. Maskprang to J
Z. Badcr tSWAl lO-10-45. $4,000 90
Jan. William Knickrehm and
wife. all of 31-1O-43. s1O9O51G
Jan. John Miller and wife to
Howard Neary (NWhl 139-43
s52OOOO.
Jan. 9-Mattie Dudden to r. R.
jefferson tNWA) 4-9-43. $500 90
Jan. l0-August knack and wife to
Parker Brother. Land Co. (NWA
32-11-43 Sl00 and other valuable
considerations.
Jan. l4-L. A. Harris and husband
to T. J. Harrison, Lot 9 in Blk SO of
Clarkson's first addition to Denver
Junction, now Julesburg, Colorado
$4,000.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17
LOWER REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION I'd NURSES CORPS

Because of the great need for nurses
for the Army Nurse Corps certain re-
quirements have been waived for the
period of the war emergency. Regis
tered nurses are preferred, but regis
tratiOn may be waived.
Nurses between the ages of 81 and
As will now be considered, as well as
those who are graduated from hos
pitfalls of less than 100 beds. Under
the temporary revision of rules they
are not required to purchase new
uniforms.
A nurse travelling under orders is
given first-class ticket. Pullman-car
Accommodations, and travelling expenses
not to exceed $3.50 day.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-01-17

The people of this community will be glad
have the hear
to ulesburg Sunday
gestc meetings the Methodist Episcopal
the meetings Sunday, Feb
by delivered
platform few Juesburg
baum will him
made for large chorus All Indications
of evangestic all the
conducting a al
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
Austria Routed.

The Italians have come back" and a thor
ough routing of the Austrians is now taking
place along the western boundary of the fight
ing line. Last fall. without sufficient food and
ammunition, the Italians were driven across
the Piave where they spent the winter and pre-
pared to meet the next drive of the Austrians.
Reinforced by the British and French they have
dealt the Austrians q stunning blow from which
they will find it difficult to recover. The sue
cess of the Italians opens up new possibilities
for the allies. With a sufficient army it now
appears possible for the allies to press the
fighting and put the Austrians out ofgthe game
for good. The Austrian army is in poor condi-
ton for lack of food and other necessary sup
plies, and the fighting, if pressed now, may
lead to great disaster to the cause of the Cen
trail Powers. Austria-Hungary wants peace at
the earliest possible moment. Only the spur
of the German emperor has kept these coun-
tries in the war and the first opportunity will
find them getting out of it.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
Draft Age Will Be Changed.

The calling out Of practically all Of class
number one in the s~elective draft presents to
the necessity Of changing the age lin
it so as to furnish another quota from which
the national army may continue to receive the
necessary additions to reach the required num-
Der Of soldiers to put an army OF 100000 men
in France. When class number one is ex-
hausted in sixty or ninety days, we will have an
army Of 3,40O, 900 including those in France
and those at home. There has been a strong
sentiment in congress in favor of changing the
age limit to Is and As years, but an amendment
to the appropriation bill which carries this fea-
are now only SOC, 900 men in class number one
and these will be exhausted within a short time.
The senate will no doubt pass the Fall amend
ment fixing the ages at 20 and 40 and the bill
will go to the house for it's consideration.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
New Overseas Cap Added to Equipment Of
American Troops.

The Overseas cap now being issued to
soldiers in the Expeditionary Forces matches
the uniform in color, has a very low crown,
and has no brim or peak. It is SO made that it
may be folded and carried IN a pocket.
When American forces entered the
trenches it was found that the brims of their
campaign hats interfered with sighting through
trench periscopes and that in the cases. of tall
men the high crowns could be seen above the
parapets. The new cap is SO low that it per-
mits the men to move with practically the
same freedom as when they are hatless. The
trench helmet can b eWorn over it.
Only soldiers who have been with the Ex-
peditionary Forces wear the cap. According
to reports from France new regulations provide
that officers shall wear their insignia OF rank on
the cap, and enlisted men place on it the but
ton prescribed to be worn on the left side of
the collar Of the service coat.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
Plant Wheat.

The demand for the planting of wheat
was never more urgent than it will be to supply
the shortage that will inevitably take place
between crops next year. It matters not how
large the present crop may be-a billion bush
els or more-there is going to be a shortage
next spring in spite of everything that can be
done to prevent it. With the European coun!-
tries til, loss of the annual crop forces them to
rely almost entirely upon this country for prac-
ticaly ali the wheat that it used. The demand
over there continues to increase while the local
supply grows shorter each year. With this
situation there is nothing for US to do but to
put Id enough land on each farm to insure the
necessary flour for the family. Those who
planted wheat this year have done well with it.
It Is Of fine quality and worth $3.50 per bushel.
There IS a good -four mill at Plantersville, right
here at us where any wheat grove can send
to mill and get his wheat ground into good
flour, and have also the shorts and bran to take
back home with him. It will not require more
than from five to ten acres in wheat to supply
any family in the county with all the flour nee
essary and plans should be made now to get
sufficient quantity planted on every farm in the
county to insure against the almost certain
shortage that will come in the spring OF nine
teen.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
War Savings Day.

Today, June 18th, finds the people from one
end of the country to the other buying War
Savings Stamps. The sale Of these stamps
affords every body a chance to help support
the government in its great fight for liberty.
The denominations in which they are sold
makes it possible for even the very poor to in
vest and it also encourages every one to begin a
little saving account If it has not been started
before.
This county, through it's local Chairman, S.
j. High, and his splendid committees will put
over the sale of the $4,000 assessed against
it. At every school house meetings will be held
and every man, woman and child should be
present to hear the talks that will be made ex-
planning the workings of the sale. It is a big
task, but Lee county has never failed yet and
we confidently predict that the amount will be
fully taken before. the close Of the day.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
WEALTHY TUpELO WIDOW
WOULD HARRY AGAIN

"Now that my stomach trouble has
all disappeared since taking q course
OF Mayr's Wonderful Remedy I would
even consider getting married again.
I cannot tell you how terribly | sui
fered before taking this great en-
edy.p It is a simple, harmless prepa-
ration that removes tfe catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causess
practically all stomach, liver and in
festival ailments, including appendi-
cities. One dose will convince Or
money refunded.-St. Clair Drug Co.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-06-28
Fourth OF July Celebration.

Extensive preparations are being made all
over the country to celebrate the Fourth OF
July as it has not been celebrated in the South
for many years. The program published in
another column will be closely followed and
the occasion promises to furnish a display Of
patriotic zeal that will be refreshing during
these sultry summer days. Every community
should be represented with a meeting that will
exhibit that true American spirit which now
prevails in every section Of our great country.
This is a time to show our loyalty and we
should vie with each other in this spirit Of
patriotism which has been kindled anew by the
exigencies of the times.