davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
JOINT PEACE REPLY TO
BE MADE BY ALL ALLIES
italian Premier Explains Why Teu'
tonic Proposals Cannot
Be Accepted.

Rome, Jan. 3.-The Premier an
nounced in the Senate that so far
the Allies have not exchanged views
upon. tle Austro-G German peace pro-
posals. He indicated that a joint re-
ply will be decided upon at an early
date. He explained clearly why the
conditions of the proposal are not
acceptable and that their rejection
was due to no wish of the Allies to
prolong the war.
Reliable information is to the ef-
feet that the Pope had deep per-
sonal conviction that the proposal
was doomed to failure, hence the non
committal attitude of the vatican.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3.-Constant and
speedy dispatch Of American troops to
the European battlefront is the princi.
pal recommendation made to the gov
eminent by the American delegates
who recently returned from the inter-
Allied war council at Paris.
Speeding up of the merchant ship
building program and closer co-opera-
ton with the cobelligerents are the
other principal Recommendations.
This has been disclosed by the state
department which made public sum.
mary Of the result of the conference.
Allies To Help Move. Men.
Through new interAllied organiza,
ton for coordination of shipping re-
sources arrangements have been made
to devote "the greatest amount of ton
mage possible for the transportation
Of American troops"
A definite plan was formed for more
active utilization of American naval
forces an an agreement was made with
the British admiralty to effect certain
plans for antisubmarine warfare.
The contribution of the United
States to a pooling of war resources
was agreed upon. The arrangement
guarantee full equipment of every
kind will be available to all American
forces sent to Europe during 1918.
u Reach Food Agreement.
Arrangements were made to have
the United States participate in mill.
tary deliberation Of supreme war
council las a step toward efficient
and centralized unity of control of
military Operations" +"
Plans also were worked out whereby
in order to permit the United States
to visualize the problem of food con-
troll at home, Great Britain, France
and Italy agreed to put in legalized and
compulsory control Of foodstuffs in
their countries.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
New Blood In British Embassies.

New Blood In British Embassies.
London, Jan. 3.-1n announcing that
Sir Cecil Spring Rice and Lord BERTHE
are on the eve Of retiring from the
embassies at Washington and Paris,
and in reporting the rumor that Sir
Georger Buchanan is about to resign
from the Petrograd post, the Daily
Chronicle pleads the urgent need of
bringing fresh blood into the service
which has long been divorced from
the actualities of modern life." The
paper asks whether the government
has the courage to make new de.
parturo Il filling these vital posts.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
SPANISH ROYAL PALACE
NEAR MADRID IN FLAMES
cording to Dispatch From
Capital.

Paris, Jan. ga Havas Dis
patch from Madrid says that the Royal
palace at La Grania, near Madrid, is
on fire. Details Of the fire are not
known.
The Royal Palace at La Granja was
built in 1928. 1t consists of a main
building, enclosing the court of the
original Granja (Grandge) and of two
double wings.
The royal apartments on the first
floor have been noted for their Eight
eenth century magnificence.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
Butter, Eqos and Poultry.

Minneapolis, Jan. 3.-BUTTER-
Creamery extras, per h., 47c; extra
firsts, 46c; irsts, 45c, seconds, 44c;
dairy, 800; packing stock, SIC.
EGGS.-Receipts of fresh too light
to make a quotation. Most arrivals
are country held, selling III small
way at form 49c to SOC per dozen. Re-
frigerator, candled, doz., 3Sc; checks
and seconds, doz., soc; dirties, candled
dozen, soc. Quotations on eggs in.
clude cases.
LIVE POULTRY.-Turkey fat, 10
lbs. and over, 22c; thin, small, 100
l2c; cripples and cuils. unstable;
ROSTERS, 14c; hens, lbs and over,
zoe; hens, under lbs, 16c: ducks,
l8c; geese, lb. 16c; springs, lib. zoe.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Flag Now Flies Over German School.
Muscatine, Iowa, Jan. 3:-Follow-
ing q luncheon at the Hotel Musca-
tine, several hundred business men
marched through the streets to the
German Lutheran school and forced
the Rev. John Haefner, head Of the
alleged prof. German institution, to
raise q large American flag over the
school and place one over his par.
sonage. He was then compelled to
uncover and salute the flag rs the
throng cheered. The high school,.
opposite, suspended. and hundreds Of
students Joined the demonstration, i
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
MORE U,B0ATS ARE SUNK
By ALLIES; FASTER
THAN GERMAN PRODUCTION.
December Record Offsets Foes Total
Of Twenty-Five British Ships
Sunk Last Week.

London, Jan. 3.-Eighteen British
merchantmen of 1000 tons or over
have been sunk by mines or subma-
rines during the past week, according
10 the admiralty statement.
Three merchantmen under 1900 tons
also were sunk. This is material in.
crease over the previous week, when
the sinkings numbered II. Of which II
we're more than 1000 tons.
Although the sinkings of ships of
large tonnage in the past week have
been rather heavy, the total for De-
cember is characterized as satisfac-
tory, being only slightly larger than
for November, which established a low
record. The tonnage sunk during De-
oember was we'll below that of any
month previous to September. Against
this, however, the sinkings of subma-
ines were greater in December than
In any previous month since tho war
began.
Naval men declare that more sab
marines were sunk in December than
the German shipyards were able to
lduuCl, SO the GERMAN SUBMARINE navy
may now be said to have begun actual
ly to shrink-a process which the Al
lies hope to accelerate rapidly with
the increasing effectiveness Of naval
methods.
Reports of encounters with subnna-
rines in the past three months 1ndi-
cate. that whatever improvements have
been made in the U-boats, they are
not nearly so efficient or deadly as
they were earlier in the year.
This is partly due to the lower stand.
ard Of their torpedoes and also to de-
temoration in the quality of their
crews. In Educating" as in aviation,
experienced men are irreplacable, and
novices stand a poor chance.
The American naval men have
learned to identify the German U-boat
veteran merely by the character Of his
operation, and can tell when the nov
ice comes on their beat by the ana
teurishness of his methods.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
FOE FRUSTRATED
BY LATIN GONF|RE
BRITISH JOIN FRENCH IN AIDING
ITALIANS IN SUCCESSFUL
RAlDING ACTIONS, So
PAVE RIVER CROSSING HELD
yeuton Attempt To Cross 10 Blocked
Rome War Office Describes Aerial
Activity Fatal to Enemy
Efforts.

London, Jan. "a new Teuton at
tempt to cross the Pave river was
frustrated by the Italian fire, the
Rome war office announces. The Ital-
Ian front in the mountains held firm.
British troops joined French and Ital-
Ian battalions in raiding actions and
made good advances.
The Vienna war office announces
the abandonment of the Zenson bridge
head on Christmas. The statement
AYERS that the Italians did not learn
Of the evacuation until five days after.
The text of the Italian statement
reads:
'The usual artillery actions took
place. Italian and English batteries
exploded two enemy munition depots
at Pontigo and south of Conegliano.
English patrols attacked enemy adj
vanced posts, inflicting losses and cap
turing prisoners.
"About 10 vessels loaded with
troops, which attempted to approach
the right bank of the Pave at Inesta-
dura were dispersed by our fire.
AirpIanes Brought Down.
"Aviators and English batteries
brough down three enemy airplanes.
Two others fell as the result Of aerial
battles with Italian and French avia-
tors. During the night enemy aviators
dropped a few bombs on Mestre and
Treviso. No damage was done nor
were there any casualties. Enemy
aviators also bombed Bassano, where
one person was killed and five persons
were wounded. Slight damage was
done.
Our squadron bombed aviation
camps at Lacomia and Aviano, caus-
ing extensive fires. Enemy movements
at the railway station at St. Stino de
Livenza and enemy barracks have
been bombed effectively by an Italian
dirigible."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
French Take Drastic Food Step.

'~"~" '~s>S ~ o'~ SOOO 0sSPs
Paris, Jan. 3.-Three drastic meas
ures for conservation of food and
other supplies have been decided up
on by the minister of provisions,
Victor Boret. All shops Of confec-
TONERS and pastry cooks are to be
closed, restrictions will be placed On
restaurants which Charge high prices
to prevent them from outbidding the
more popular establishments in PUT
chasing' supplies, and the private
use of automobiles win be prohib.
tied. These measures win b Dut
into effect In tae near futnaA
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
WOMEN ARE FORCED TO WORK
RELGIANS MADE TO FOLLOW
ARMY AND WASH FOR HUNS.
Also Compelled To Dig Trenches On
New German Lines At Front,
Say Belgian Dispatches.

washington, Jan. 3.-Belgian wom'
en- between the ages of II and IS
are being compelled to dig trenches
on the new German lines at the
front, according to advices made
public by the Belgian legation.
Men also are being requisitioned
for military work and sent to I'M
known destinations. The dispatches
follow:
"The German military authorities
in occupied Belgium are compelling
women to perform the most dang Dr.
Gus work. At 1ngelmunster, a town
situated between Roulers and Cour-
trai, women between II and IS
have been compelled to follow the
German soldiers and to wash for
the army.
"These women were given shovels
and forced to dig trenches on the
new line. Instances of the same
kind have happened in other VIII
lagos.
"All men between II and As, in the
localities between Courtrai and Deyn-
re, have been sent to an unknown
destination. In the neighborlood of
Bruges it is said all men between
l6 and 10 have been requisitioned
for German military work.
Starved Into Submission.
AT Bruges men of all classes are
compelled to work for the German
authorities. When requisitioned these
men are divided into three classes:
/ '"Those who refuse to work, those
who accept work and those WHO &C.
cept military work.
men of the first class are pitiles:;-
ly imprisoned, given insufficient food
and after several days, are sent close
to the front trenches, where many
are wounded or killed. Some of these
men, terrified, weakened by starva-
ton, worried by the condition OF
their families and privation, finally
consent to sign a socalled voluntary
engagement. They are then sent to
one Of the ports, where they unload
ships and are given 3 marks a day
or, if they have been induced to
consent to military work, they are
sent to the front where they dig
trenches, etc., and earn from 6 to 10
marks a day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
Many London Meat Shops Close.

Many London Meat Shops Close.
London, Jan. 3.-Many butcheo
shops throughout London were with.
out their usual supply of meat, and
some were forced to close. Almost
no beef arrived at the Smithfel1
market, and the scanty stocks were
exhausted long before retailers, who
stood in line from o'clock in tho
morning until noon, could be SUP
piled. The government relieved thA
situation somewhat by releasin0
from It's stores 1000 carcasses %
mutton, but this was soon taken -
The people. ,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
South St, Paul Live Stock

South st. Paul, Jan. 3.-Estimated
receipts at the Union Stock Yards:
Cattle, 1000; calves, 100; hogs, $500;
shep, LOO; horses, 20; cars, 119.
Railroads entering the yards report.
ed receipts for the day by loads as
follows: Burlington, 1; Milwaukee,
48; Omaha, 20; Great Northern, 49,;
St. Louis, 2; Northern Pacific. 4; to-
tai. lis.
Cattle-Steers, $7@1!.50; COWS, $40
$50; calves, $6@14.25; hogs, s16.50@
1850; sheep and lambs, sl2@1625.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
WAR NEWS DIGEST
BOARDING REsfoNsfBLE FOR HIGH


BOARDING REsPoNsIBLE FOR HIGH
WOOL PRICES
In a recent statement the War trade
Board declares that no wool shortage
exists, either in the worlds supply or IN
the amount on hand in the United States,
Notwithstanding the increased consump-
ton for military purposes: The clip IN
most countries has steadily Increased
since the outbreak of the war.
1.-The price of wool has advanced IN
the United States by percentage great
~ in excess Of such price advances in
other countries" says the statemen5.
yanced ~ per cent aneye the at
s. Der cent in excess of pre-war prices.
Cloth a the TN fear TO
carry abnormal stocks Of wool, and to
contract with dealers and importers err d Tor
livery Manufacturers. of clothing have
been infected by a like dread, melting
the purchase of cloth exceeding In ~ol-
ume their reasonable needs, -o,o
1.-The consumption of wool during 1913
will be little if any greater than 1t was
during 1917
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
Brazil ENJOYS Going to New York,

Brazil ENJOYS Going to New York.
Washington, Jan. S.-Brazils mill
tary mission to the United States,head
ed by Col. Alipio Cana, of the Brazil
ian general staff, has completed it's
round of official and social calls in
Washington, and now will open perma-
nent Offices in New York City.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
REPORT GREATER
US. FORCE NEEDED
AMERICAN DELEGATES TO INTER.
ALLIED WAR CONFERENCE
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.
AGREE ON UNITY OF EFFORT
conferees Make important Decisions
Entente to Help Transport Soldiers
joint British-American Anti-u.
Boat Program Arranged.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Undertak-
Ing by the United States to send
a great army against the Germans
In time to Offset the detection of
Russia was disclosed through tho
publication by Secretary Lansing
Of a review Of the work and rec
concentrations Of the American
mission which recently participant
ed In the lnterAIIled war confer.
ence at Paris.
American fighting men are to
cross the Atlantic as rapidly as
they can be mustered and trained.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Demonstration Of tho Ludicrous,
Have women sense of humorT'
They must have. II they hadn't
profound appreciation Of the comic
they couldn't possibly approve Of the
current fashions in Observation-Disclosures
Star. ~. ,,. r.r.. s"...D 49,; q"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago. Jan. 3.-Hog receipts, 49,
900; slow; bulk, $16.5o@lGS5: light,
$15.75@169C; rough; SIG 10000;
pigs, s12@15 Is. Cattle, receipts, FL
900; weak; native steers, $7.5O@14;
stockers and feeders, $665@1040;
COWS and heifers, $5.3O@4l.30; calves
$860@16. Sheep receipts, $4,000;
strong; wethers, $935@l3.20; lambs,
$13@1715.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
DIED

Miss Marie Grell, 17-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Grell Of
Pierz, died Saturday morning at her
home from tuberculosis, from which
she had suffered for about year The
funeral was held Monday morning at
PierZ.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
May Seize Wood to Rebuild Halifax.

May Seize Wood to Rebuild Halifax.
Halifax, N. S., Jan. 3.-Offcial an
nouncement is made here that the
Canadian government had passed an
order in council authorizing the com
Wandering of lumber, timber and
building material for reconstruction
Of the section of Halifax destroyed
Dec. 6. Building material in any
part Of Canada may be seized.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Conscientious objector Gets Years.
Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL.,, Jan. 3.
H. Austin Simons Of Chicago, a con-
sc1entiOus Objector, was sentenced to
eight years in the federal peniten-
tiary by court-martial here. The
sentence was confirmed by Brigadier
General Kennon, commandant.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Nichols and son
returned Monday from Bull, where
they attended the wedding of Mr..
Nichols niece, Miss Bessie Nichols, to
Arthur Durbahn of Sleepy Eye. Mr..
Durbahn is manual training Instructor
in the schools at Bull and they will
live there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

SYLVEST-To Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Sylvest, Saturday, Dec. 20, a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Sylvest was before her mar
rage Miss Lena King.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
Marie .Corelli Fined.

London, Jan. 3.-Marie Corelli,
world famous novelist, has been fined
so pounds (about $3.50 for boarding
sugar. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

SCHRIEBER-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Schrieber, Wednesday, January
2, daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

RINGWELSKI-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Ringwelski, Sunday, December
80, son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been issued
this week to John Bruber ana Lena
Brewer, John Jelinski and Sophie Su-
per and to W. F. Koenig and Jane
Balm. ... 3D.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

KARLSON-To Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W.
Karlson, Sunday, December 80, twin
daughters. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
WOLF BOUNTIES

Paul Miller of Randall collected
bounty for three full grown wolves, at
the court house Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Folder for sale-Mentges-4, 6, 8,
10. II pages. IN good condition. Her
aid Printing Company. ~ So.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

The Press-News and The Times Of
Thief River Falls have been consoli-
dated. Editor Mitchell Of the Press
News purchased Mayne Stanton's in
terest in the Bemidji Sentinel, the lat
ter's intention being to join the col
ers. The newspaper business is real
game at the present time, and it is
not surprising to see the many con-
solicitations that are taking place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Corn, Jan, $1.263k;
May, $1.24A; Oats, Jan. 7Sk; May,
75%.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
BORN

HOOD-To Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Hood, Thursday, December 81, a daugh-
ter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

The War Trade Board is granting no
licenses for the export of commodities
containing wool which are necessary for
the military or naval uses of the United
States.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3.-Maj. Gen.
Robert L. Billiard has been chosen
to succeed General Sibert in direct
charge of Pershing's first expedition
in France, it is officially announced.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
.A@Limited Away.

n Limited AlWay0. d,
Il always agree with my husband"
VERY sweet Of you" Except, of
course. when he's wrong."-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
Duluth Flax

Duluth, Jan; 3.-Flaxseed, Jan. &c.
so; May, $3.47%; July $3.39%.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

The Postoffice Department has estab-
lished coastwise parcel post water:
routes to facilitate service for the cam
tonments, which will operate to relieve
wartime railroad congestion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

The heaviest food contracts in the
history of the world have been let re-
Gently to IA of the great packing houses
of the United States
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

Men working in many coal mines
throughout the country voluntarily cut
down the Christmas holiday to keep fac
tory fires burning and houses warm.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
ARMY REGULATIONS URGE COR
DIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN OF
EICERC AND ENLISTED MEN


The following paragraph of Army Reg
gulations is the only rule now existing
regarding the relationship between OF
ficers and enlisted men:
"Superiors are forbidden to injure
those under their authority by tyrannl-
cal or capricious conduct or by, abusive
language. While maintaining discipline
and the thorough and prompt perform
ance of military duty, all officers, in
dealing with enlisted men, will bear in
mind the absolute necessity of so treat
spect. Oficers will keep in as close
touch as possible with the men under
their command, will strive to build up
pathy as will insure the free approach
Of their r.: men to them for counsel and
assistance. This relationship may be
gained and maintained without relaxa-
ton of the bonds of discipline and with
great benefit to the service as WHOLE
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04

It will be remembered that Ogden
Armour some time after the declara-
ton of war, "with a blast Of trump
ets' offered his whole packing plant
for the use Of the government. Inves-
legations show that that plant as well
as a number Of others Of it's kind
which also have their tentacles on 9th
er branches of industry, have been
practicing loyalty by putting it over
the ultimate consumer in punches.
There are no doubt a few others work
ing the camoufage game.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
DAILY MARKET REPORT.

Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis, Jan. 3.-May, 74M.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-04
MANY IN NEW YORK CAN NOT BUY
BREAD IN POUND LOTS

The Food administration changes It's
rule prohibiting bakers selling less than
a pound of bread to consumers, to pre-
New York These people. many of them
foreigners buy bread from big loaves
by the penny and two-penny slice, and
have not the monev: to buy in larger
quantities The weisht requirements
for baking are not changed.
Rolls are limited to not less than
ounce nor more than ounces each.