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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
HOW TO KNIT SOCKS

Soldiers socks get hard wear,
so there Is need of constant re-
plenishing of the supply.
1t is especially necessary that
socks should be knit evenly and
fine, of good soft wool and join
ing must be done by splicing or by
having two or three inches at
each end of yarn to be darned
carefully.
All knots, ridges and Jumps
should be avoided as they are
sure to blister the feet. Use heavy
yarn and at least No. 10 steel
needles.
Set up 60 stitches, 20 on each
Of three needles. Knit 2 plain
and purl for IS rows, seth row
knit four plain stitches, knit 2 to-
gether. Repeat this until the
row is completed. There should
be now SO stitches on the three
needles.
Knit so rows plain until the
leg measures II inches. Take half
the number of stitches on first
needle. for the heel, leaving IL
and Is stitches on the second and
third needle for instep, and on
the 25 stitches knit one row. Purl
/ row alternately for 26 times, al
ways slipping the first stitch. Be-
gin to turn heel on the wrong
side, slip 1, purl 13, purl 2 to-
gether, purl 1, turn work over,
slip /, knit 4, slip 1, knit / and
pass it over slip stitch, knit 1.
Turn, slip 1, knit 6, slip l.,
knit 1 and pass 1t over slip stitch,
knit 1. Continue working toward
the side of the heel in this man
ner, leaving one more stitch be-
tween decreases on every row I'M
til all the stitches are worked in.
There should be Is stitches on
the needle. Pick up 13 stitches
on side of heel; now knit the 25
stitches on second and third
needle on to one needle, which
becomes your second needle;
with your third needle pick up
the 13 stitches on other side of
heel, and knit seven stitches off
your first needle so that you will
now have 81 stitches on the first
needle, rs stitches on the second
needle, and 20 stitches on the
third needle. Last needle (a)
knit to within 8 stitches of end,
knit two together, knit one. Sec
ond needle (b) knit plain. Third
needle (c) knit 1, slip l.
knit one, pass slipped stitch over,
knit plain to end of needle. Knit
around plain Id.
Repeat a, b, and d until you
have 10 stitches on first needle,
rs stitches on second, IL stitches
on third. Knit plain for Az
inches. First needle (e), knit 10
stitches, knit together, knit 1.
Second needle (f) knit 1, slip 1,
knit 1, pass slipped stitch over,
knit 10 stitches. Knit 2 together,
knit 1. Third needle (g), knit 1,
slip 1. knit 1, pass slipped stitch
over. knit . stitches, knit 2 rows
plain (h).
Repeat Q, Z, 6 and h five times.
hen narrow every Other. row un-
II you have five stitches on your
Irst needle. nine stitches on your
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
FIRE IS
WORK OF
ENEMY?
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NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 2. =
While shivering native patrols
guarded the fire swept business
sections here today, government
and city officials sought to learn
II German plotting was the root
of fires and explosions which yes
terday did about 100000 dam
age to the Monticello hotel and
other buildings.
A spy hunt while the flames
|st'll blazed melted Hugo Sch midi
and H. Leasing and number of
other suspects.
Winter winds stirred the flames
thru the night in the ruins of the
hotel, CRANKY theater and other
structures, but the fire chief be-
lieved that any serious spread was
doubtful.
Meanwhile the Hampton Roads
district was the scene of two otl-
or fires.
Several structures were destroy
ed by fire in the vicinity Of Mel
son and Chestnut streets, Ports
mouth, while several negro shacks
near Camp Stuart were ruined.
That the fires in the three Sec
lions were part Of plot to ruin
naval establishments here is pos
sible. While the main fire was
a considerable distance from the
Norfolk navy yard, it is regarded
as possible by officials that Ger
man agents sought to divert fire
department attention there while
they worked on the destruction at
the navy yard and elsewhere.
Warnings against incendiaries
were sent out today and the
whole district is in a turmoil of
fear.
Several men were hurt during
the fire, while Others may be be-
meath heaps Of debris. Frozen
mains and zero weather hampered
the firemen's task but they fought
valiantly despite handicaps.
American sailors and marines,
too, did heroic service, carrying
out men overcome or trapped in
buildings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02

are planning to do likewise.
While the big cattle ranges In
the western states are rapidly be-
ing cut up for cultivation, aggra-
waiting the beef shortage, the rein
deer pastures of Alaska are unfit
for anything but grazing.
Would Develop North.
The raising of reindeer as a
big industry would develop and
utilize vast areas of otherwise
waste lands in our northern terri
tory.
And 1t may prevent many a
"meatless day after the war.
The animal was introduced
into Alaska from Siberia In 1891
to furnish food and livelihood for
the natives when game became
scarce" explains J. l.. McPher-
son, an old sourdough.
ITO protect the natives from
spectators. the government for
babe the sale of female deer to
whites.
Wise Policy.
Herders brought from Lop-
land to train natives In the care
Of their stock were given q por-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02

Tacoma soon may have a great
new food reservoir to draw upon
the reindeer herds of Alaska.
With natural grazing lands
sufficient to support 100000
Of these animals, the far north
could more than offset the grow
ing shortage of beef in the
United States.
The government will have to
take the first step, however, by
altering present restrictive laws
20 that white settlers may have
full rights to own, buy and i'm
port reindeer In large numbers,
without relaxing the protection
now afforded the Alaskan native
and his herds.
Nome Gets Busy.
With general increase thus
made possible, there seems no
Nimit to the developments of this
new meat supply.
In anticipation of favorable
congressional action, a group Of
Nome citizens recently purchased
5000 reindeer from Lapp herders
and are making preparations to
shlp meat out in quantity. Others
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02

ton OF the increase with the priv
ilege of sale. In this way white
citizens have been enabled to buy
a few reindeer.
The government did won
derful thing for the native, and
any Legislation providing for big
development OF the industry
should carefully guard his pres
ent rights. 1t should define graz
ing zones for both whites and ma
tives and maintain strict rules so
that the native cannot sell out
his herds to slip back into his
former misery.
Now 100000.
Such a plan would permit the
industry to grow to great COM
mercial Importance and at the
same time prevent injustice to the
Eskimo"
In the ten years following 1892
the government imported 1880
head. This original herd has been
increased to 10000 animals.
They have become life-saver for
the natives, furnishing them with
q dependable method of transpor-
tstion. meat, hides for clothing
and q comfortable income.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
TRIPLE HUN
RAID ROUTED
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LONDON, Jan. 2.-British
troops in the neighborhood of
Mericourt yesterday evening
turned an attempted triple raid
by the Germans into rout, Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
Under cover of heavy lombard
ment, the enemy tried the raid in
three sectors. Their artillery,
however, was disOrganized and
the raiding parties failed to reach
detectives. -
While the Germans were still in
No Mans Land, the British at
tackled, inflicting many casual
ties and taking some prisoners.
South of Lens, in the neighbor-
hood OF the Menin road and north
of Passachendaele, other attempts
were repulsed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
Only Correct"
Dancing Here

New restrictions are placed on
the Tacoma dance halls in an or
dinance placed before the city
council Wednesday by Commits
sioner Petit.
Managers of the halls are held
responsible tor everything that oc-
ours on the premises. Only cor
rect dancing" will be permitted,
the ordinance says, and the
dancers must not show undue
familiarity" or be guilty of i'm
moral or suggestive conduct.
An admission charge of 25 cents
is prescribed. except for uniform
ed men Of the army or navy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02

second needle and four stitches
on your third needle. Knit the
five stitches on your first needle
on to your third. Your work is
now, all on two needles oppocite
each other. Break off yarn, leav-
ing 12-inch end. Thread into
worsted needle and proceed to
weave the front and back together
as follows:
Pass worsted needle thru first
stitch of front knitting needle
as IL knitting and slip stitch off
pass thru second stitch as II
purling-leave stitch on, pull
thread thru first stitch of back
needle as IL knitting, leave stitch
Oh Repeat until all the stitches
are off the needle.
Sock when finished should
measure:
Foot, from tip of heel to tip of
toe, II inches.
Legs from tip of heel to tip
OF leg, IA inches.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
TEUTS TO MODIFY
PEACE CONDITIONS

Nnued Press Leased Wtre.D
BERNIE, Jan. 2.-Within 10
days the central powers will make
a new declaration of modified
peace conditions, lowing to the en-
tente's attitude" according to a
quotation from the Munich Mach
richten, received here today.
Recent dispatches have indicaed
violent opposition on the part of
the pan-Germans to the peace con-
ditions announced at Brest LitovslI
by Count Czernin. Presumably the
notifications will favor more the
militarists of Germany.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
Man, II, Caught
Stealing Wheat

Caught in the act of slashing
open wheat sacks in a car behind
the Coast Trading Co.'S plant,
418-24 Puyallup ave-, Charles
Roeder, age ~, was taken to Jail
Wednesday morning. Roeder had
wedged open the door of freight
car, and slashed the wheat sacks
inside, catching the wheat In an
other sack as II flowed thru the
opening. He had taken two half
sacks of wheat and had spilled as
much more on the ground, accord
ing to Detectives Braund and
Huckaba-
Roeder is married and lives at
Ali East 25th st..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
USING MOSS FOR
SURGICAL PADS

Specimens of sphagnum moss.
now being used for surgiacl pads
in place of oakum, are being
taken to Seattle from Grays Har-
Dor by DR.. Hatson of the Univer-
sity Of Washington, to be expert
mented with in Red Cross head
quarters. The moss is found in
great quantities on the shores of
the Pacific near Glen Grayland,
and has been pronounced genuine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
RELIEVE
GENERAL
SIBERT!
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. a.
Orders were issued today assign
ing Gen. Mann, who has been
commander of the Rainbow divi-
sion in France, to the command
of the eastern department with
headquarters at Governors is
land, N. Y.
At the same time Gen. Hoyle,
retired, was retired from that de-
partment and returned to the in
active list.
1t was reported that Gen. ST.
bert, head of General Pershing s
expeditionary forces, would soon
be assigned to command the
southeastern department with
headquarters at Charleston, S. G..
The Sibert assignment is appar-
emily the direct result of a recon-
mendation from Gen. Pershing to
relieve him from his important
task abroad.
Gen. Mann's assignment, how
ever, was anticipated because he
has been in a hospital and is
deemed physically unable to con-
tinue active direction of so i'm
portant a position as leadership
of the Rainbows.
To Relieve Others?
Mann's place in France will be
taken by General Charles Men.
cher, but Sibert's successor has
not been announced.
Mann and Sibert, with General
Blatchford, returned to the states
yesterday. Mann reported that
the rainbows were Sin good spirits
and progressing ably despite the
fact that almost incessant wet and
cold had inflicted unusual hard.
ships and left a considerable trail
Of colds and pneumonia"
1t was suggested that other re
tired officers commanding de-
partments will be relieved by
men on the active list later the
apparently no general policy in
this respect has developed.
The return of Sibert caused a
real stir in the war department
inasmuch as it suggested there
had been friction between Perish
ing and Slbert, and because 81
bert was being removed from g
highly important place to one Of
comparatively little consequence
under the present alignment Of
war work.
Mai. Gen. William L. Sibert
who will command the South.
eastern department Of the army
was in temporary command of the
western department, with head
quarters in San Francisco, fol
several months last spring.
When he was made brigadiel
general Is months ago, he was
given command of the coast ar
tillery of the Pacific coast district
serving in that capacity until
Mai. Gen. Franklin Bell was
transferred to command of the
eastern department.
General Sibert acted as COM
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
GREATEST U-BOAT
CAMPAIGN BEGINS

Information, that Germany has or
ganized her submarine warfare on
an offensive scale hitherto un-
known.
The results of her concentrated
drive are not yet available, but
they may show indications of q
temporary success.
British authorities, however, are
certain nothing more can be
achieved than this temporary sue
cess.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02

LONDON, Jan. 2.-Germany is
making her greatest effort of the
submarine war now, in the hope of
furthering her peace projects.
The United Press is permitted
to make this statement today, in
advance of the usual weekly Of
fetal announcement as TO British
ships sunk during the week past.
1t is possible, according to this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
BEAN SURPLUS IN
STATE, SAYS BENSON

There Is a surplus of beans in
the state, says e. F. Benson, COM
missioner of agriculture. in answer
to a letter from farmer urging
propaganda to get farmers to
plant beans in summer fallow
land. Benson says the farmers
can't sell their 1917 crop and there
IL no reason to plant more during
the coming season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-02
MILLION INCREASE
A MONTH IN TEA

The U. S. tea inspecting office in
Tacoma base examined 6,46S,S70
pounds of tea, or 10S,326 packages
during the last six weeks. The year
has shown an increase of more
than 100000 pounds monthly
over 1916.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23
MILITARISM AND KULTUR

especially
the of the while twrled
hands? recolect
three military
Tense peoples the
unbalanced DO recoect the servy with which
him
whether had
recoect children
above?
bon and how Of
them verboen% then the land where
began breathe Gonsk Milwaukee, Wis
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23
HODGE-P0DGE FROM
THE HEADQUARTERS
By Joseph K. Cotton

The tonic Of the dav bejnp double
49,, ....s,..,,r' ,.,,..,, -,
Jo'hieo one concerning Hu" HN'e'i"I"'
ton and Peace Proposals. George Hoyt
wishes tn omen our weekly nrayer meet
-. ~. -. 49, 40 -,
ing WIN lhe thousht mat Reports Vi
the abdication OF Wilhelm and an uncon-
dttionaI aa,ter-Lraut surrender were
..4,l - - 49, -. -,
"or,u "'cNel apiece inc various press
ssociations would amass enough means
to effect their permanent retirement TO
| the fields where the clover ana butter
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

definition of "Moonshine" is Private
Shen with his hair shaved Off
Sergeant Velders is on the war path.
Someone COPIED his shirt, an heirloom of
the Philippines S'matter, Pete?
Corporal Ahearn is so proud of the
three suits OF &. V. DIS his girl friend
sent hi mthat his chest measurement has
increased several inches.
Sergeant Twible is rather Eighty these
days He has just been caught talking
of pigeons in his sleep.
It is rumored that Corporal Lavele
is wearing night cap to bed now. How
about that inny?
All persons having scrappyistic tend
ences are cordially invited to attend
Private Engbeths private boxing school
1t meets every evening for period of
one hour. Pacifists are cautioned not to
iutsude
Sesgeant CrandaH believes that saw
ing will win the war therefore when
out drilling the sergcantonly gives the
preparatory commands as a great deal
Of time is saved which might otherwise
be lost
Guess you've all heard that peculiar
buzzng sound when you pass the orderly
tent Well that is Sergeant Goldenberg
working. He is a whole bee hive all
by himself.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23
KNOCKS OUT PAIN
The FIRST ROUND
Comforting relief from pain
makes Sloan'e the
Worlds Liniment

This famous reliever Of rheumatic
aches, soreness, stiffness. painful
spFsins, neuralgia pains, and most
other external twinges that humanity
suffers from, enjoys its great sales
because it practically never fails to
bring speedy, comforting relief.
Always ready for use, it takes little
TO penetrate tvithout rubbing and produce
results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug
stores. 4 large bottle means economy.
kl K0s "a J
" s.- z 3 y Y g " &
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

nent personnel when the Red Cross
sweater made its debut last Tuesday
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Sergeant Twible is rather Eighty these
days. He has just been caught talking
of pigeons in his sleep.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Cook: "Do you prefer the steak well
done or rare?"
we have failed TO find it anything
but rare in the area"
CLet the cooks speak for them
selves.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

"Why is a pancake like the SUM-
Because it rises in der yeast and
sets behind der vest"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

definition of "Moonshne" is Private
Shein with his hair shaved Of
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

It is rumored that Corporal Lavelle
is wearing a night cap to bed now. How
about that Finuy?
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Sergeant Velders is on the war path.
Someone COPIED his shirt, an heirloom of
the Philippines. S'matteT, Pete?
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Although this banquet was arranged in
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Captain Linen RESPONDED with an eio-
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Private Tindals familiar face is no
longer seen in this area. He is now
assistant manager of the Liberty
Theajec- rot an inconvenient place to
meet his old friends again,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23

Some there be who use the mess hall
for smoking den. and why not?
$50 the story goes) Former Employ
err: why Rastus, what brings you
back. ] thought you were in the army"
Well, Boss, SO an was. but the General
done got us all together and said,
Boys, strike for your country and
home and ah struck for home"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-23
SCHOOL co. NO. 2 FOR
ENLISTED STUDENTS
BY Sgt. R. S. Ryming

only four allowed in a tcnt SO "a
Mus-Co."
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04
ALMOST BLIND
 FROM DIZZINESS
This Virginia Lady Tells of Con- stant Suffering From Dreadful BaCkaches, Permanently
 Relieved by Cardui.

Norton, Va.-Airs. F. s. Clouse, of this place, writes: "In about 1901 l seemed to get in bad health, had been married about q year -. called in Dr. -, of --, who treated me -. and gave me medicine, which didn't do me any good. 1 suffered agony for about f months and felt I must have some relief, for I was so bad off that was really unable to be up out of bed during all that time
 could hardly walk, every step was painful and drag. I would be al- most blind from dizziness. I'd have dreadful bacEaches that never ceased, and severe pains -. l read Of Cardui ill the Birthday Almanac and friends urged me to take it :. l used one bot tie with such beneficial results that gained hope of recovery. After the use of ? or bottles, 1 felt so much better that 1 was able to get up and go about my work. My improvement was steady and after about the 3rd or 4th bottle, I was entirely cured and the cure has been permanent .. For the past seven years I have had perfect health and my work has been a pleasure"
 Try Cardui, the woman's tonic, for your troubles. Ii is safe reliable and of proven merit All druggists.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04

Every mother realizes, after giving her children California Syrup of Figs" that this is their ideal laxative, because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels with out gripping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, Mother If coated, give a teaspoenful of this harmless fruit laxative,' and in few hours all the foul. constipated waste. sour bile and undigeSted food passes out of the bow els, and you have a well, playful child again. When the little system is full of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache, di- arrhga, indigestion, colic-remember, a good inside cleansing" should al ways he the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep California Syrup of Figs" handy; they know 2 teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for q bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies. chil. dren of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Company"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies when Boschee's German Syrup has been used so successfully for fifty-one years in all parts of the United States for coughs, bronchitis. colds settled in the throat, especially lung troubles. It gives the patient a good nights rest. free from coughing, with easy eXpeetoration in the morning gives nature a chance to soothe the inlamed parts, throw off the disease helping the patient to regain his health. Made in America and sold for more than half q century.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04

A religious census of Philadelphia. just completed, shows 2,076 white peo- pie reported, of which number 1,2S0 are church members and 795 are non church members. The church pref erences Were divided as follows: Bap- tists 927, Methodists 792, Presbyter- ians 228, Christian Scientists 9, Epis- eopalians ', Christians 6, Catholics 3, Nazarene l, Lutheran 1 and 49 who had no preference
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04

Leila Hill, age 8, and Clate Jewell, about the same age, discovered wild cat in J. D. Hills barn at the foot of Calico mountain a few days ago. They quickly shut the barn door, called the dogs and pelted the cat with stones while the dogs made war on it. Ed Boles was attracted to the scene and assisted in killing the cat, which weighed 40 pounds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04

Marion Wood, age r, and Miss Amy Lasley, age 15. of Holland, Faulkner county. were married at Conway recently. The groom was armed with letter from his mother waiying objection to the marriage. It Was necessary to have a guardian ap- pointed for the bride, who is an or phan, before she could be married.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-04

sB The wholesale grocers of the state nave been requested by John H. Page, commissioner of agriculture, to take up the plan suggested by We'll ford White of the Helena Wholesale Grocery company for the jobbers to assist farmers in getting canning out fits and cans and to encourage farm CTS to preserve as much fruit and veg etables as they can tthis spring and summer.