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The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-28
Honey-Producing Plants.

The white-clOver belt is the most i'm.
portant honey-producing region, be-
cause it furnishes not only the leading
commercial honey but also more than
one-half of the honey crop of the en-.
tire country. This belt extends from
Maine to Virginia and westward to the
semiarid plains. From white clover
alone is secured about one-tenth Of the
nations crop of honey. This kind Is
almost colorless, has a heavy body,
and a distinct but delicate and de-
licious flavor.
Alfalfa honey is second III CONNER
cial Importance. Its region is mostly
west of the one hundredth meridian,
and it is colorless, except in the South
western states, where it darkens to
amber, with a distinctive spicy or
minty flavor.
Third in Importance for honey pro-
ductiOn is sweet clover, a native and
mostly wild legume growing abundant
~ throughout all of the western noun
tain and plateau states and In less de-
gree eastward to the Atlantic states.
About 4 per cent of the surplus
honey-that is, the honey that bees do
not require for their own sustenance
comes from the flowers of the cot
ton plant, 81 per cent from the bass
wood tree or American linden, about
3 per cent each from the tulip poplar
tree and buckwheat, and 2 per cent
from the goldenrod, a widespread plant
that produces a highly favored, golden
honey. The mountain sages Of Cali
fornia produce type Of honey Of
much importance and, by common con-
sent. one of the finest Of all In absence
Of color, in density, and in flavor. At
least IS per cent of the honey crop
comes from the cl0vers and alfalfa.
Where Honey Comes From.
According to the census of 1910.
California produces nearly one fifth of
the honey crop, New York and Texas
each about one-eighteenth, and Michi'
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-28

In a Pioi<~wickian Sense.
$50 Banks didn't show up at his
wedding." mo; guess it was case
of heart failure"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1918-11-28

ou'$ Handy:
"How do you propose to float that
new enterprise?" "With the water in
the stock, of course"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30
ACUTE STEEL
SITUATION

The following advice has been
issued by one Of the large steel
representative of the country, .
which shows the acute stage Of the
industry.
There is at the present time IA |
very great shortage OF steel, and
as long as the war continues the
shortage will increase. 1t is ne
cessary, in order to win the war.
that the Government should have
the major portion Of all steel pro-
duced, and the trade can only eX-
pect to receive such portions as
the Government does not require.
The Priorities Board and Steel
Director stateit is in the public in
terest that jobbers dealing in pla-
tes, sheets, bars, structural shapes
wire and wire products, tin plate,
heavy hardware, farm implements
mining tools, machinery and equip
ment, oil we'll supplies and SINH
lar products, should be permitted
to maintain reasonable stock from
which Government agencies, War
industries and civilian population
may draw to meet essential requi-
rements.
Having in mind the conserva-
ton Of these important products
and fair distribution Of the a.
valuable stocks to all of the trade,
the Government feels the necess-
ity for asking a pledge Of all dea-
lers.
We are inclosing one Of these
pledges and will ask you TO SIGN
AND RETURN IT TO US PROM
PITY, as under the rules Of the
Priorities Committee Of the Gov
eminent we will be unable to make
further shipment to you Of the
lines mentioned unless we have
this pledge in hand and on our file
for reference when your orders
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30
The Joy of Living

To enjoy life we must have good
health. No one can reasonably
hope to get much out Of life when
his bowels are clogged good part
Of the time and the poisons that
should be expelled are absorbed
intothe system, producing headache
and indigestion. A few doses of
Chamberlain s Tablets will move
the bowels, strengthen the indiges-
ton and give you a chance to real
ize the real joy Of living. Try it
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30
PERSONALS

A number Of colored boys in the
draft left today for Weldon where
they will be indicted into Camp
Green Charlotte. These are Will
liam Rowe, Eugene NJ. johnson,
Prince Smith, L. T. Merrett, En-
gene Smith, Allison Rowe, Laug-
ston Day, Willie Webb, John Et-
hengain, Wiley Carter, Joseph
Kiah, Thomas Spriull, Wade Il.
Saunders, Isiah Clark, Collin An
thony, Jesse James, II. Savage
and R Rodgers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30
FAIR PROFIT PRICES

At meeting Of the local committee appointed by the food admin
the following scale agreed
ing fair profit to the merchanton the present market
The prices are based upon good standard quality.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30

are received. We are sure you
will Appreciate the necessity Of this
action.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-07-30

LOST-Between Mrs. Claure Kit
Chin s residence and the post
office part Of a pony harness.
Reward for the return Of same to
Claude Kitchin Jr.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
]. 5. ID SEEK AFTER } BUSINESS OF WORLD

K PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 15.-Secre- taTy Daniels in an address here tonight predicted that mo man now living will see, unless wisdom departs from us, the government retire from the build ing and operating of cargo carriers" The secretary spoke at the 18th annual dinner of the society of naval architects and marine engineers.
 "The government" said Mir. Daniels, Twill build ships, pioneer new routes of trade, guarantee freight rates at cost, to introduce American made goods and enjoy fair share of the carrying trade of the world. And it will continue large naval construction, not because it wishes navy to overawe small na- tons. Far from it. But to ensure freedom of the sea to small and great nations alike, and to contribute our share to the police of the world
 When the peace treaty is signed it will contain provisions of a league of nations. All the allied nations have ap- proved such a league. Germany and Austria declared their acceptance of if. and it will be worked out by the wise heads of the world. There will be need then of a strong navy to enforce the decrees Of the court. To this navy for international service, every nation must contribute in poportion to it's ability. As the richest of great nations. the United States will of course, fur nish It's proportion of these naval police powers
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
GOETHALS OVERSEES
 CANCELLED ORDERS
TRepublican A. p. Leased. .wire1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15-The fun damental problem underlying plans for industrial demobilization, accord ing to war department statement to- night is ito prevent undue disturbance of labor and industrial conditions"
 To carry out that policy, Major General Goethals director of pur- chase, storage and traffic, has issued circulars directing that the advice and assistance of the war industries board bo secured by the war department bu- reaus, where cessation of hostilities af- fects contracts.
 The war industries board, the cir cular states will modify proposed re- dnctions where industry or labor con- ditons might be impaired by abrupt termination reviewing the contracts for their effect, if cancelled, on indus try, labor conditions a given locality of the particular contractor in the or der named.
 General Goethals has been placed la charge of adjusting cancellation of war department contracts in accord ance with the views of the war in dustries board, Only orders given since last October 1 and those where the contractors state in writing that no disturbance of labor would be caused, may be cancelled without ref erence 10 General Goethals.
 a6ontractors are cautioned that no new labor be engaged for work on bending war contracts or additional sub contracts be let without the an proval of General Goethals.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
GREECE TOO SNAIL
 FUR GREAT ||VFANY

LONDON, Nov. 15-(British Wireless ervice)-Eliptherios Venizelos, prime hHniSter of Greece, speaking in Lon d9n yesterday, referred to a converse = tion he had at the beginning of the war NNh the German minister in Athens. nc German minister had come to him berause he was aware of the declara ton of M. Nenizelos that if Bulgaria adacEed Serbia. Greece would 20 to tbe assistance of her ally.
 "Ihe minister showed me the great dangers would run if she carried onf her plan. because she would have on posed 10 her not only Bulgaria but Germany' said M. VenizeIos. q TO- pHed that l was exceedingly sorry to near that. but it was our duty to go to the assistance of our ally and we should carry out that duty.
 The German minister then asked me If In going 10 Serbias assistance was looking forward to any benefits that might accrue to Greece. I renIied No. He then said: But if Greece will remain neutral We are in a position to. give her very great and substantial 1 benefits
 T asked what were the benefits Germany would offer us. I nut that question. knowing what the answer would be. but I wished it to come from him He replied Germany will give you Monastir and as much more of Serbia as you want
 T said to the minister: You will a1- low me to translate your offer into my own words What you do is this-you ask me to dishonor my signature. to dishonor my country and to violate it's obligations toward Serbia, and remun- eration, you offer me a part of the corpse of that which I am expected to kill. My country is too little to com init so great an infamy.'"
 Use The Republican Classified Ads
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

Use The Republican Classified Ads. for Results-Read for Profit
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

\X1HAr chance will 1have when the w war is over7" Thousands of boys are asking that question. They want to keep up with their studies; they want these warfare years to count For them the war work agencies are con- ducting the greatest university in the world Every hut in France is class room, and the leading college and high school teachers of the country, under the leadership of men like Professor Stokes of Yale and Professor Erskine of Columbia, are keeping your boy in touch. Get behind the campaign that will keep the boys from falling behind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
GREATLY PRESSED BY TRIP
 DOWN THE WARRIOR
Will Spend Today in Tusca- lO0sa and Leave To- night for Mobile
 by Rail

l The official party representing the gov ernment made personal inspection of the upper portion of the Warrior yes bilities of the river which cuts into the great industrial section of Alabama. Telephone reports from Tuscaloosa last night were to the effect that the mem bers of the party were greatly impressed by what they saw and that there was every reason to believe that favorable report would be made on the utilization of the river in every way possible for the movement of freight.
 The party left Birmingham early yes- terday morning, went to Cordova by rail and there took a steamboat for the river trip. They went down the river to the forks, thence up to Maxine and down the river to Tuscaloosa. They did not arrive at Tuscaloosa until after 10 o'clock last night.
 They stopped at the new power plant of the Alabama Power company which has lately been taken over for supplying water power for the government projects at Sheffield. They saw the DeBardele- ben mines and loading facilities for get ting coal to barges on the river. They
  along the route were especially impressed by the outcroppings of coal and the pos abilities of easily getting this coal to tidewater at Mobile.
 Today will be spent in Tuscaloosa and late this afternoon the visitors will leave by rail for Mobile.
 The official representatives of the gov ernment in the party yesterday were: A. J. Mason, Charles Bontecou and Maj. George Little. Others who made the river trip with them included the following. John l.. Raul, H. E. Mccormack, Henry DeBardeleben. Warner Shook F. w. Barrett, A. W. Carey, w. D. Nesbitt, O. L. Bum, W. Blanks Everett of Bir- mngham and F. G. Blair, Hugo Fried man and Judge Vandegraaff of Tusca- loosa.
 Several members of the, Birmingham party will return from Tuscaloosa this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
GEN. TREAT WILL NOT RECOMMEND
 ALIENS DISCHARGE
All Requests Received From Ohio Will Be Forwarded to Washington With
 No Comment

Montgomery, February 15.-tspeciaD Maj. Gen Charles G. Treat, commander of the Ohio division, will not interfere with the work of the local draft boards by recommending the discharge of for eigners who request release.
 He made this declaration Friday. when he forwarded to Washington a request for the liberation of three Rus sians, who had been drafted in Ohio and whose release was requested by D. A, Orlowsky of Chicago, editor of Free Russia organ of the Russian Independent society of America.
 orlowslSy contends that America has no right to draft citizens of Russia and filed the request soon after the men were drafted and sent to the training camp at Camp sherman, from which they were brought to Camp Sheridan.
 General Treat said he would be gov- erned by the action of the war depart ment Few foreigners have asked for discharge, great majority saying they desire to fight with the Ohio diyis- ion
 Private Edward Richter, base hos pital detachment, died Friday of tu bercuiar meningitis, and the body vw,s shipped to his home at Mount Carroll. IL Richter was recovering and his death was a surprise His father left Thursday afternoon after spending a week with him. The disease is not contagious and the medical depart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GlLLEN, corresponden;

Bessemer. February 15.-(special) The home of c. L. odell at 1906 Dart mouth avenue was completely de- stroyed by fire today about 12;50 o'clock. When the alarm was turned in the department was out on an other call. but were notified and rushed to the scene. The fire originated from a defective flue and damages were estimated at s25O0. The fire was communicated to the house at 1900 Dartmouth avenue occupied by A. c. Holmes, damages amounting to ap pl ploximately $1000.
 About 12:30 today the department answered a call to Clarendon alley between Twentieth and Twenty first streets, where the barn owned by Ben Hosey was on fire. It is understood that the building was set fire by two small white boys who will be given a hearing before Judge Murphy of the juvenile court. Damages to the barn are estimated at approximately s250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
MATTHEWS CONTINUES CENSORSHIP BAN ON NEWS OF DEPARTMENT
Head of State Convict Board Will Not Give Out Facts of Escape
 and Capture

Montgomery, February 15.-(Special) After admitting that newspapers of Ala bama have right to see the records of the state convict department, w. E. Matthews, president of the state convict department. and all employees of the de- partment Friday declined to make public the name of a state convict who had made a sensational dash for liberty from the Wetumpka penitentiary and had been recaptured only after a chase which was so interesting that report was made to Governor Henderson,
 When MT Matthews was asked the name of the convict he said he didn't know and didn't have the time to look it up The chief clerk was asked the same question and the same answer was given A young woman assistant was asked and she made the same reply The state penitentiary at Wetumpka was called and there newspapers received the information that they had been instruct ed not to give the newspapers any in formation whatever.
 This escape was no ordinary escape according to meager newspaper ihforma- tion. He climbed oyer something at the penitentiary Che had been given the name of "The Human Fly already) and went bounding through the streets of the lit- tie city of Wetumpka. He was captured after a good chase.
 It was interesting to newapapers when MT. Matthews and his assistants declined to make public the name of the convict because Governor Henderson himself gave the newspapers the first informa tion which caused them to investigate.
 Governor Henderson has indicated that he will not take part in the convict de partment's affairs and that President Matthews may rule with an iron will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
EDDIE s OF CHILDREN TAKEN FROM NUNNERY FIRE HerOism of Sisters in MOn- treal Fire Said to Have
 Averted a Greater
 Loss of Life

Montreal, February 15.-From the ruins of the Grey nunnery's fire-swept west wing, the bodies of fl more children were recovered this forenoon, raising to 52 the death toll of-the tragedy which visited the institution last night. The heroism of the sisters who were nursing soldiers invalided home from overseas fighting averted greater loss of life
 Nearly 1000 crippled men and women, wounded military, men and babies only a few weeks old. were enabled to escape through the valiant efforts of the nuns
 The origin of the fire has not been determined. While early reports at tributed 1t to defective wiring, a nun suggested to the authorities today it may have been caused by a spark from an X-ray machine in use in connection with the military part of the nunnery hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Eat Bananas and Win the War" Now Slogan
 of Growers in Hawaii

New York, February 15-"Eat ba- nanas and win the war;" has been adopted as the slogan of the Hawaiian vigilance corps of the American De- fence society, it was announced to- night. The banana consuming propa- ganda committee" of the corps has sent to headquarters of the league here a statement advocating wider use of the fruit.
 The committee contends that not only are bananas cheap. but that they provide more actual food for the money than fresh vegetables, fruit. fish. meat, eggs or milk. They can be eaten as a fruit, cooked as vegetable, used as salad, or dried and made into flour. The assertion is made that thousands of punches are now rotting on the ground in Hawaii.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Englishman Charges That Civilians Are Trying to
 Take Over War Conduct

London, February 15.-The rumors of the compulsory retirement of Gen. Sir William Robertson as chief of staff con- tinue to be discussed by the newspapers The Times takes the point of view that no one cares rap what hrst-class Sol dier is selected for this or that great military errand or appointment.
 In letter to the Morning Post the Duke Of Somerset takes strong stand, saying:
 Ut is apparent that an attempt is being made to take the command of our armies out of the hands of our gen. erals, who have so successfully carried on the war, and to put ignorant civilians in actual command of our forces. We cannot afford such a disaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Average Wholesale Prices Increased 75 Per Cent
 Since World War Began

Washington. February 15.-Average wholesale prices have increased 75 per cent since the world war began, ac- cordlng to review made public to. day by the bureau of labor statistics. Most or the advance has been within the last two years.
 From January to December of 1917. the wholesale prices of farm prodncfs increased 39 per cent; food. 23 ner cent; clothing, 2S per cent; lumber 27 per cent; drugs, 50 per cent; house fur nishing goods, S7 per cent Almost fhe only relief afforded the householder was 10 per cent decrease in fuel and lights Metals and metal products de- creased per cent.
 Retail prices have luctuated at relatively lower level than wholesalo prices. Dressed poultry and granulat fed sugar only of 2S important foodstuns show larger per cent of in crease in the retail than in the wholesale prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
You Can Defy Disease
 If Your Blood Is Pure

of which means that you are losing that strong. virile. robust vitality that keeps the system in perfect con- dition to resist the attacks of disease that everyone is subject to.
 By keeping the blood purified and the circulation strong and vigorous. the system more easily wards off dis ease. This can be done by everybody by the use of few bottles of s. S. s. the great vegetable blood medicine s. s. s. routes out all impurities and revitalizes the blood and gives new strength and healthy. vigorous vi-, tality. Go to your drug store and get q bottle today. and if you need any medical advice, you can obtain same without cost by writing to Chief Medical Adviser. Swift Specific Co.,. E-1. Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Georgia--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Gold to Mexico

Washington, February 15 The United States has proposed to permit enough gold to be exported to Mexico to satisfy President Carranzas immediate needs, as part of the commercial agreement now being negotiated. Mexico now has the gold to her credit in American banks. No loan of any kind by the United States is contemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

Much activity has been created in the real estate circles of Bessemer by the 36 residence lots, which are well in the city, being placed on sale by the N. B. Parker Realty company. This strip of land runs from Fourteenth to Sixteenth streets and from Third to Fifth avenues. It was formerly owned by the Willie Land company of Lon don. England, but has been out of the market during the past II years. The land was recently purchased hv John w. Mcconnell of this city, who has placed it on the market through hs.; agent, Mir. Parker. The land was said to have been bought by the Wyllie Land company 27 years ago at con siceration of S50,000. This is the larg- est single realty transfer in years, and of no less importance is the placing Of the property, including a number of the choicest locations in town. on the market.
 Announcement has been made that the power plant line. which is being con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Don't Invite Attack by Slug
 gish Circulation

Keeping your blood supply up to the standard of perfect purity. Is like building an impregnable fortress around the system. to protect it from the insidious enemy of disease. Thus you are assured of a strong and wig orous vitality that means perfect health.
 When impurities creep into the blood supply. there is loss of en- ergy. falling of the appetite. you are easily tired and find the body weakening under ordinary tasks. all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Woman Charged With
 Stealing Family Wash

Detectives Gillen and Kemp arrested a negro woman yesterday with a quan- tity of clothing in her possession. She was lodged in the city jail and inves- tlgation has failed to reveal the owner of the clothes.
 The detectives are confident the clothes have been stolen. They bear the initials of "B A. l." According to the woman, the clothes constitute two weeks washing, but she refuses to give further information.
 The owner of the clothes can have them returned by applying at the de- tectiye headquarters and establishing sufficient identification. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

structed by the Alabama Power com pany, running from Johns to Bell Stump ter, is nearing completion and will be ready for service within the next few days. When completed this line will greatly augment the power being fur nished the mines at Bell Sumpter and make possible a greater output by a quicker haul to the surface.
 The Bessemer Red Cross unit held an interesting meeting today, at which time a number of garments were cut and pre- pared to be sent out, Many garments were turned in. the majority of which were socks.