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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
GERMAN NAVAL FORCES
ARE KEEN TO ATTACK
Combined Land and Sea Blow Nav
Soon Be Struck Against
Great Britain.

Paris, Aug. 8.-F1eld Marshal Won
Hfndenburg and General Ludendorff,
in order to maintain their prestige
and stimulate the depressed morale
at home. according to usually we'll
Informed sources here, intend to strike
blow against the British front in con-
nect1on with the German fleet. An
order issued by the new chief of the
German admiralty staff, Admiral
Scheer, is said to express the wish
of the feet to attack the British naval
forces.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09

Smokers in the army or Of the civil
ian population can feel that they are in
clover, if quotations in German papers
arc 4 criterion of what the German sol
der has to be satisfied with in way Of
the weed. An Amsterdam letter to the
American Press quotes as regards the
German "tobacco market"
"Gherry leaves in great demand,
Market firm.
"Beech leaves irregular. Large sup
plies offered from the Harz mountains.
Prises fuctuating between 33 and 80
marks ($6 to ~ per hundred-weight,
according to quality.
"Wen-matured hops, 50 to 60 marks
600 to $12) per hundred-weight.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
What Tommy Would Say.

r.. What Tommy Would Say.
One day when small Tommy was call.
ed to the desk with his slate he acci-
dentally stepped on his teachers foot.
She looked up, expecting a "Please par
don me-" but Master Tommy was ST.
lent ,.x
''Why, Tommy, what should you say,"
she asked. :..:.~:l
Tommy hung bis little head. ~: -.
& What should you cay; deor99:' 1t,
Tommy began to cry. - 81. =
what should you say, TommvF per-
sisted his teacher. 1885,.
Il should sisay OUGHT" ,obbsd
Tommy. 49,. -, ;. ~. $780, =,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
~workine for Real Democracy"

kandalaska, Russian Lapland, Aug.
S.-The new government OF Archangel
includes In it's supervision the Muir
man territory. and it is prepared to
assume relations diplomatic. financial
and industrial with foreign nations for
the region Of the north The heads
OF this government, which, hcludes
representatives Of SIX Of the Russian
northern provinces. are members Of
the group which proclaims itaelf to
b working for The restoraaionsa& real
democracy . Rusaia.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
JURY CONVlCTS JUDGE
ON DISLOYALTY CHARGE
John N. Becker, Of Monroe, Wis.,,
Alleged to Have Discouraged
Enlistments.

Eau Claire, Wis, Aug. 8.-Judge
John M. Becker, of Monroe, tried in
federal court here on a charge of hav-
ing made unpatriotic utterances, was
convicted by jury. Sentence was
deferred.
Becker was convicted on three
counts.
Two addresses which Judge Becker
made last February formed the basis
of the charge The prosecution alleged
that he attempted to discourage enlist
ments. Becker denied the allegation
and asserted that his criticism was d.
rected at prof1teers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
CONSIDERS plan UNSUITABLE
SECRETARY McADOo WOULD TAX
WAR PROFITS 90 PER CENT.
Sends Telegram Favoring Proposal 20
49,. cha'rn'a" kiteh'n ef the
House Committee.

Chicago, Aug. 8.-WMbam q. Nc.
Adoo, secretary Of the treasury, do.
clared himself Anreeervedly IN favor
Of fat war profits tax of 80 per
cont. -:
The: adoption Of an: 80 per cent
war profits tai should render .unneees-
saTy; and I believe undesirable, any
increase in the existing excess profits
tax rate" he declared.
In presenting his views on tax
measures now before Congress, Secre-
tary McAdoo addressed the following
telegram to Claude Kitchin, chairman
OF the ways and means committee Of
the House OF Representatives:
!. Roper has advised me Of his talk
with you Wednesday last. / greatly
appreciate assurance you gave him
of your dosire to meet as far as pos
slble the views Of tho. treasury. I
should be very sorry: to have progress
on the revenue bin delayed for con-
florence concerning war PROFITS tax,
a. / understand you suggest.
II am confirmed: tn my opinion that
4, nat war profits tau 81 so per cent
should be imposed. OF course, ample
Safeguards should be provided against
;hardships in extraordinary cases i'm
the application Of such a rate. The
adoption Of an 90 per cont var proftts
tax should render unnecessary and, I
believe, undesirable any increase IN
the existing excess plo1,ts tau rate. p"
1T IL my strong conviction that
the taxation Of genuine war profits is
the only way to reach real war prof.
teering and that it is at the same
time thoroughly justifiable measure
upon economic grounds as we'll as a
certain and indispensable producer of
a large part of the required revenue"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
A PURPOSE In View.

MY friend" remarked the facetious
man, "do you get any satisfaction out
of staring at a thermometer when it
registers 80 degrees in the shade?"
'None to speak Of" replied the
crusty individual, ~but hope that If
stand here and gaze at this thermome-
ter the next blithering idiot who comes
along won't think it necessary to re-
mind me that it's a hot day"-Bir.
minghAIn 4 ,',e-Herald.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
4HD FRFBDENT ON REVENUE
=: o. I;E0IaI.AFToN' 49, !"

Only fair, equitably distributed tax
alton Of the widest incidence and draw.
ing chiefly from! the sources which
would be likely to demoralize credit by
fAei1 very abundance can prevent in
Ration and keep our industrial system
FREQ Of speculation and waste: We
shall naturally turn, therefore, / sup
pose, to war profits and incomes and
luxu7ies for the additional taxes.
But the war profits and incomes upon
which the increased taxes will be levied
win be the profits and incomes Of the
calendar year 1918. It would be mani
festly unfair to wait until the early
months Of 1919 to say what they are to
be. It might be difficult, should i'm
agine, to run the mill with water that
had already gone over the wheel.
Moreover, taxes Of that sort will not
be paid until the June Of next year
and the treasury must anticipate them.
Prom the President g address to Con-
1rcss.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
Same, pieee Not Ttsaee

a,>,: v: Same psees >Noe 1hae!A s::vG@
-, During the lesson one sfteepooQ q
violent. ;thunde retorm arose snd To- No.
sen the fright Of the chiadfen the
teacher began telling OF ths wulndars
Of the elements. '.~..-.
"And now, Jimmy" she asked, why
Is It that lightning never strikes twice
in the same placer
Because" said Jimmy confidently,
latter it hits once the same place
amt there any WORCESTERSHIRE Bull.
letin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
HIGH PRODUCTION OF ARMS AMI
MUNITIONS

The attention of owners Of Liberty
Bonds and War Savings Stamps is call
ed to the following. They are financing
the work:
On one day in June last approximate
~ 27,0O0,O0O cartridges of various de-
scriptions were produced in the United
State manufacturing plants for the
United States government.
The daily average production OF
United States army rifles was broken
in the week ending June 20, an average
of 1e,l42 rifles day of a modified En-
field and Springfield type being main
tained. In addition spare parts equiva-
len 10 several thousand rifles and sew
enel thousand Russian rifles were manu-,
factured. /; .'' ~ >>'
he Ordnance Department has pro:
dlsee 9,014,sl5,5s4 cartridges 1856:
100 1ifes, and $3.50 machine guns
since the United States entered the war.
The daily output of cartridges is now
1900. 900. =, p ~,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
initiates "eone Dry Legislation.

initiates "eone Dry" Legislation.
Sacramento, Aug. ga "bone dry
Initiative measure which would pro-
h1bit the manufacture, importation OF
sale Of intoxicating liquor in Cali
torn1a after December 3. 1918, except
denatured alcohol, was. assured q
place on the ballot for the general
election November S, when additional
petitions received BY Frank c.. Jor-
dan. secretary of state, brought the
total signatures Of voters on the petit
tion to approximately $4,000 names.
Tho total number Of signatures -.
qn11ed Was 71,13e
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09

"Pete. dere's farmer up de road
dat says he'll give you s. for days
work T.
whats de use of temptin' me when
You know cin't got de time. You Or
ter understand dat out O practice like
am, It nd take me at least six weeks
to do days work."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
Entertainment.

Entertainments
Have You any objection to my IN
viting a friend to dinner1" asked Mr..
1eektOn. $751;
"None whatever" replied his wife.
"Only what's the object3 Il You give
them simple food they won't like II
and II you have an elaborate menu
they'll clatciss you for not economic
ll&."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
BRITISH PREMIER
PRAISES YANKEES
DECLARES THEY HAVE SHOWN |
REMARKABLE SKILL AND
COURAGE IN ACTION. !
ENEMY H0PELESSLY BEATEN
David Lloyd George Informs Commons
That II British Had Been Over
whelmed IN March, France Gould
Not Have Been Saved.

London, Aug. S.-Addressing the.
commons, Premier Lloyd George re-.
joiced that the Germans have been,
fought to Z standstiu.
Mr.. Lloyd George praised the work
of the Americans Ia the hghking in
France, speaking OF the ''trained
skill" they had displayed, and the
Skilled knowledge in the. manage
ment of men under trying conditions
of which their officers had given evil,
dence.
Everyone knew the American
armies courage, but its trained skill,
especially that of its officers, il be-
yond expectation" he said.
The premier said the chance Ger
many had March 81 never would come
again. The American army sooa will
be only slightly smaller than that of
Germany, he said.
Mr.. Lloyd George said the Allied
navies destroyed at least $50 German
submarines, half Of them this year.s
laude British Effort. T..
II do not wish to miniuf2et the
great assistance rendered by: the
Americans and French" said the
premier, 'but the world should know
what the, British are doing: ~
For the purpose Of transpSeting
American troops we have gone with
out 100000 tons of essential carEoes
every month"
If the British had been overvhelm-
ed in March, the Americans: couH not
have arrived in time to save France"
Mr.. Lloyd George said. " :, "~.->
Mammoth losses. "',-
"Our losses in men and material at
first were beyond expectations, but
within a month $4,000 reinforce
ments had been sent across the chan
mel. Within six weeks the Germans
had been forced to a standstNl. Prob
ably they will again attack the Brit
ish army because of their failure else
where =: ..-,.ss1 g., .~>r.s, .i;,,r:::,.
Mr.. Lloyd. George. announced that
during July v305, 900 American arrived
at European ports, OF which '1s5, 900
were transported. on: British slflb'
AS an Illustration of Atn4 l>3aaBsr re-
serve man power; ths ~ p9e j II said
that. II America, had eontrfb,utat SOL
diers on the same. basb - Gfs3 Brit
ain, it would mean i, ooo.Do1 ~.
@;a=;; .,s DlelAuelon.nent Comes. ~
The German people and Ger1nnJ's
allies arc beginning to; be- disip1ston-
ed, the premier continued: In j[areh
Germany was. PROMISING. great MINIS
and the peace tentacles from! her al
lies. were withdrawn. The promise,
however, he pointed out. had failed.
Mr.. Lloyd George declared himself
a believer in league of nations, but
said it's success depended on. the con-
ditions in which it was set up. He
contended it was useless to negotiate
peace with the German sword clank-
ing on the council table,"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
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3 WJ1;Y WAR ABVR DI0DD9 (
! + = q = - = q = = . 1
Uncle Sam Practices Thrift BY PatehinS
Soldiers Garments

Soldiers Garments
Methods of thrift now enforced in the
Army Quartemaster Generals office, in
Guiding the repair Of clothing and
shoes, where possible, have cut down
the issue Of new clothing and shoes
stances.
Z. The plants where the mending is done
are run in connection with forts and
When soldier tears or rips a garment
he turns It, in to his supply officer.
Vixen the soles Of his shoes wear out
or the heel runs down. the shoes go
hack to- the same officer These gar
nants and shoes are taken to the re-
- shops managed By The oo1aAcya-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09

The next Liberty Loan is to come
some earlier than had been expected
generally, the date Of the opening be-
ing fixed for September %. And it be-
hooves the people to prepare to do their
patriotic duty in taking their share OF
the allotment, which is to be the larg-
est yet floated. It is proposed to put
over the loan in this district, this Ninth,
in i've days and with the excellent or
ganization that has been built up, it
would seem that it could be accomplish
ed
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
INDUSTRIES MAY LOSE
ALL SURPLUS STOCKS
Communicating Of Supplies Above
Actual Need Is Hinted by,

Washington, Aug. 8. - Industries
having supplies of coal, steel and
other essential war materials on
hand above actual requirements be-
fore curtailment orders went into ef-
feet may have part of their stocks
Communicated by. the government.
A member of the war industries
board said manufacturers must expect
to make sacrifices commensurate with
the sacrifices Of American military
forces abroad and by the civilian pop
ulation at home, and business must
be prepared for further curtailments
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09
New Smile.

We used to say, until of late,
He spends his money like q ''lord;"
But now, to be more up to date,
It's like the aviation board
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-08-09

Martin county, which has had but
one wet town, was voted dry Monday,
on its second attempt by the county op-
tioA route.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
NATIONAL MINES COMPANY

The National Mines Company. a
corporation, organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Wyom-
ing, and doing business in Humboldt
county, Nevada, in compliance with
the laws of the State of Nevada, makes
the following statement of its business
for the year 1917. to-wit:
Received from all sources
during said year--------S51,1 SO.4o
Discussed during said year.--s66,6 1882
In witness whereof. the said COM
pany has caused this report to be
made in its name by its officers here
unto duly authorized this goth day OF
February, 1918.
THE NATIONAL MINES COMPANY,
BY SAM C. SCOTTEN,
Treasurer.
Date of first publication, Feb. 26. 1918.
Date of last publication. Mar. IL. 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12
SIMMONS

In the Sixth Judicial District Court VI
the State of Nevada, in and for Hum
boldt County.
Golconda Cattle Company Ia corpora
tom, plaintiff, VS.. L. ST. John and
.-.---.St John, his wife; Central
Pacific Railway Company, a corpor-
alton; Nancy Irene Holt, as admir-
~istratrix of the Estate of George w.
Holt, deceased; Nancy Irene HolT.
@. W. Holt and Laura Holt, as sur
viving heirs of George w. Holt, de-
ceased; James A. Hill, ]. A. Bios
som, G.. l.. Games, First Doe, Seconi
Doe, Third Doe, also all other pee
sons unknown claiming any right,
title, estate, lien or interest in the
real property described in the COM
plant in this cause, adverse to the
plaintiffs ownership, or any cloud
upon plaintiffs title thereto. De-
PENDANTS.
The State of Nevada sends Greeting 10
the said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within ten (10) days after serv-
ice upon you of this summons. II
served in said county, or twenty (20l
days If served out of said county but
within said judicial district, and in all
other cases within forty (40) days
excepting the day of service), and
defend the above entitled action.
This action is brought to recover
judgment and decree quieting the title
of plaintiff in the land described in the
complaint.
Dated the 26th day of January, 1918.
J. w. DAVEY,
Clerk of said Court.
BY C. C. WRIGHT,
(SeaD Deputy.
First publication January 20, 1918.
Last publication. March IL. 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12

the gate and went out. "If you know
anything to tell, for heavens sake don't
hold back on my account It's nothing
to me, one way or the other. I'm no
rustler. and no friend Of rustlers. IL
that's what you're limiting at" She
left them with a proud lift to her chin
and a very straight back, went to Blue,
and mounted him mechanically. Billy
Louise was seeing red" just then. She
rode back past the gate, the three were
still standing there close together.
talking.
Billy Louise had ridden but a short
distance when, with a sudden impulse
born OF her stern instincts of justice,
she jerked Blue around and galloped
back. Charlie had disappeared, and
Peter Howling Dog was walking sui
lenly toward the corraled cattle. Mar
thy was going slowly up the path to
the cabin, looking old and bent and
broken-spirited because of her bowed
shoulders and stiff. rheumatic gait, but
harsh and unyielding as to her face,
Billy Louise stopped by the fence and
called to her. Marthy turned, stared
at her sourly, and stood where she
was.
"Wall, what d'yuh want nowT" she
asked uncompromisingly.
Billy Louise fought back an answer.
ing ~antagonism. She must be just
she could not blame Marthy for feel
ing hard toward her. She had insulted
them horribly and killed Marthy's dog
II van to tell you I'm sorry / was
so mean, Marthy," she said bravely
81 haven't any excuse to make for 1t
only you must see yourself what q
shock Ii would be to a person to find
those cattle down here. But / know
you're honest, and so is Charlie. And
l know you'll do what's right. I'm
sorry / shot your dog, Marthy."
Apologies did not come easily te
Billy Louise. She wheeled then and
rode away at a furious gallop, before
Marthy could do more than open hei
grim lips for reply.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
ELKO MINING COMPANY

The Elko Mining Company. a cor
poration. organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Illinois. and
doing business in Elko county, Ne
vada, in compliance with the laws OF
the State of Nevada, makes the fol-
lowing statement of its business for
the year 1917, to-wit:
Received from all sources
during said year-----~---$2l0.Oo
Discussed during said year---$2S7.72
In witness whereof. the said COM
pany has caused this report to be
made in its name by its officers here
unto duly authorized this 18th day of
February. 1918.
ELKo MINING COMPANY.
BY A. NJ. MURPHY.
Secretary.
Date of first publication. Feb. 26. 1918.
Date OF last publication, Mar. II, 1913.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12

She seemed In no doubt as to what
she would do when she arrived. Billy
Louise was not much given to indie
cision al any time. She drove the
cattle into the corral farthest from the
house, rode on TO the stable, and
stopped Blue with his nose against the
fence there and with his reins drag
ging. Then, tight-lipped still, she
walked determinedly along the path to
the gate that led through the berry
jungle to the cabin.
She opened the gate and stepped
through, closing Ii after her. She had
not gone twenty feet when there was
a rush from the nearest thicket, and
Surbus. his hair ruffed out along his
neck, growled and made a leap at her
with barred fangs.
Billy Louise had forgotten about
Surbus. She jumped back, startled,
and the dog missed landing. When
he sprang again he met a ~.30-caliber
bullet from Billy Louise's gun and
dropped back. 1t had been a snap shot,
without any particular aiming; Billy
Louise retreated a few steps farther.
watching the dog suspiciously. He
gathered himself slowly and prepared
to spring at her again. This time Billy
Louise, being on the watch for such q
move, aimed carefully before she fired.
Surbus dropped again, limply-a good
dog forever more.
Billy Louise heard a shrill whistle
and the sound of feet running. She
waited, gun In hand, ready for what
ever might come.
"Heyl Charlie! Somebody's come
the bell, she don't reeng." Peter
Howling Dog, a pistol In his hand,
came running down the path from the
cabin. He saw Billy Louise and stopped
abruptly, his mouth half open.
From a shed near the stable came
Charlie, also running. Billy Louise
waited beside the gate. He did not
see her until he was close, for a tam
gled gooseberry bush stood between
them.
what was It, Peter? Somebody in
the Cove? Or was 1t you"
mo, 1t wasn't Peter; 1t was me-
Billy Louise informed him calmly and
ungrammatically. II shot Surbus,
that's ALL"
"Oh! Why. Miss Louise, you nearly
gave me heart failurel How are youl
/ thought"
"You thought somebody had gotten
into the Cove without your knowing it.
Well. somebody did. l rode up from
below. along the river"
"Oh-er-did you? Pretty rough
going, wasn't it? 1 didn't think IL could
be done. Come in; Aunt Martha will
be-"
II don't think she'll be ovarjoyed to
see me-" Billy Louise stood still be-
side the gooseberry bush, and she had
forgotten to put away her gun. 81
drove up those cattle you had down be-
low. You're awfully careless. Charlie I
l should think Peter or Marthy would
have told you better. When a man
steals cattle by working we the
brands, it's very bad form TO keep
them right on his ranch I'm plain sight.
It-isn't done by the best people. you
know" Her voice stung with the con-
tempt she managed to put into 1t. And
though she smiled. 1t was such a smile
as n seldom saw upon the face of
Billy Louise.
whats all thisf Worked brands
Why, Miss Louise, II wouldn't know
how to-"
Il know. You did an awful punk
job. A person could tell In the dark
1t was the work of a greenhorn. Why
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12
Winnemucca Is Years Ago Today
From The Daily Silver State

Q Speaking of newspapers and newspaper advertising, the following =
? from a n exchange expresses the matter forchy: 9
2 "A paper cannot live where the merchants do all their advertising q
. on paper sacks and the board Of supervisors stick their notices o N q q
2 China tree Some of these people say it does not pay to advertise. q
9 Why the devil didn't you say SO before We planted the Banner in this =
9 cussed one-horse town. Here W e re with $500 worth of good printing
: material and not enough business to furnish grub for a grasshopper.
. Unless we get some new advertising this week the paper goes up the
9 spout and we shall leave this Godforsaken town and open a bar at
o Drunkards Gulch and get rich" 4
y
o o . o o @ Q Q o o @ . o
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-12

didn't you let Peter do IT, or Marthyf
You could have done a better job than
that, couldn't you, Marthyf'
Poor old Marthy. with her rheumatic
knees and n gray hardness In her