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The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
CURTIS REPORTED
 ON WAY UP RIVER
Late General Storekeeper Is Said To Be on the Way to Town
 With Marshal.

Rumors were current in town last night to the effect that a launch bearing some travelling salesmen was on the way up to Nenana from Panama, and that Howard P. Curtis, in the custody of the marshal, is on board.
 Up to late hour no confirmation of the rumor could be got
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

The fall estimate of $7,300,0O0 was not approved, but assurances has been given that enough funds will be provided to complete the rail- road we'll toward Fairbanks. It is expected that the work can be com pleted at least as far as Susitna river and the committeeman say that both the Matanuska branch and line to open up the Nenana coal fields will be finished with the funds which will be made available.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
DEPEND UPON ALLIES

WASHINGTON, D. C.-President Wilson is in receipt of a communi- cation from the Moscow Russian chamber of commerce, informing the American executive that the Rus sians rely upon the economic support of the Allies for the reconstruction of Russian power. The chamber expresses the hope that the Allies win.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
FRENCH PROGRESS

PARIS.-The war office states that French troops made a forward movement last night in the region between the Marne and Ourcq rivers They pushed their way through the town of Chezy to the eastern out skirts and reached the western edge of Dammard village. Two violent German attacks along the Boures- chis-Latholet front were repulsed, with heavy Teuton losses.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
MORE PEACE TALK

PARIS.-Reports received from Germany insist that most of the political parties of Germany and Austria have agreed upon the de- sirability of offering peace to the Allies and it is predicted that Chan cellor von Hertling shortly will make very sensational speech before the reichstag.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
GERMANS MOVING
WITH THE AMERICANS-I

WITH THE AMERICANS-L forces of German troops are re- ported enroute from the Metz sectar toward s. Mihiel. This movement has aroused discussion relative to the probability of German assault in the Woevre district, in the neigh borhood of St. Mihiel. That point is regarded as logical place for an attack, since by drive through the St. Mihiel line, the Germans might outflank Verdun from the rear and menace Bar le Due.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
NEW PASSENGER RATES
 GO INTO EFFECT SOON

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Secretary McAdoo is authority for the state -aent that the new passenger fare of three cents per mile, will become effective throughout the country on Sunday, despite protests. The in- creased revenues will be used large ly to fatten the wages of railroad employees.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
SURVEYORS ARE LANDED
 FROM NORWEGIAN CRAFT

CAP MAY, N. J.-Nineteen sur vivors of the torpedoed steamer Vinland, which was sunk short dis tance off shore on June fifth, have been landed here by a destroyer.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
YANKEE STEAMER SUNK
 BY DIVER OFF SCILLY

NEW YORK.-According to ad- vices received in this city today by the owners of the American steamer Argonaut, that vessel was torpedoed and sunk recently off the Scilly is- lands by a German submarine.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
CHURCHES WRECKED

PARIS.-The Bishop of Soissons, who has arrived in this city, is au- thority for the statement that the Germans have razed one hundred churches and pillage as many more since the commencement of their
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
FRENCH BRIDGE WILL BE
 NAMED IN WILSON'S HONOR

PARIS.A new bridge which is be- ing constructed over the Rhone river is nearing completion rapidly and will be dedicated July IA. The structure will be named President Wilson, in honor of the American executive.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

Will you permit appetite or habit to take precedence over pat riotism and duty?
 Eat no wheat!
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08
PROPERTY OWNERS
 INVITED TO MEET

A call has been issued to the property owners for a meeting to be held in the Labor Union Hall at p. m. tomorrow.
 As questions of importance to the town of Nenana will be up for dis cussion, all property owners are urged to be in attendance.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

Red Slaboge will leave for the camp at 43-mile this evening, in company with Herb Wilson.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

Herb Wilson leave for his camp tonight over the old Indian trail, to the east of town.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

We must meet sacrifice at the front with sacrifice at home.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-06-08

Saving wheat is a military neces- sity!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
HARTFORD COUNTY
FARM, NEWINGTON
Short Term Prisoners Enjoy New
Experience in Open Air .

The Hartford County farm, which is
the official designation for the new jail
site in Newngton, Will undoubtedly
prove to be one of the most progress
sive steps taken by Connecticut. At
the present time the farm represents
scenes that reflect the possibilities of
the institution in the new location.
The crops planted last spring have ad-
vanced to an excellent state of cultiVa-
ton Development of the Jail site has
been undertaken and the wisdom of
the change in the jail location is more
and more apparent as time progresses.
Supt John Patterson. who is in
charge at the county farm, has an
average Of % prisoners with him and
they are employed on the various
work. The working population sent
from the Seymn street institution is q
changing one, but the supervision does
not change SO that the work of the
farm is not interfcred with Early
i'm the spring, when Sept. Patterson
moved into the farm house he set out
to plant crops. Several acres of fod-
der corn was planted and it will be
valuable for use in feeding live stock.
The county commissioners have just
received a carload of year old
steers and they are pastured on some
of the extensive acreage. They will be
fattened and later will be slaughtered
and fed to the inmates.
The crops planted this year contains
a full line of vegetables but the GUAM
tity is not sufficient to supply the
county jail for a season. The pota-
toes, carrots, cabages and the like will
go q good way towards reducing the
jail maintenance, however.
A fine hay crop is now being har-
vested Prisoners are doing the
work.
The farm equipment includes mod
ern machinery. The commissioners have
provided a tractor for the big work.
Several teams of mules are employed
for other work in which tractors can
be used.
The officials of the Jail are antlci-
pat1ng the winter season and are look
ing ahead towards the harvesting Of
an ice crop. The farm contains
hne, springfield brook and prisoners
are now employed digging out for a
lake Which vii furnish the ice.
The prisoners now kept ut he farm
are quarterd III a one story building, !
'dected for that purpose. The build !
ing contains a good sized dormitory
and diniry room. In front OF the
building is a fenced enclosure and |
riSoncrs are permitted tho freedom
OF II while off duty.
Like 1T DOWN. On The Farm. e..
How de we men like it here Fine" |
say the men now at the farm. The
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

not hold out any promise of, an Off
GERS commission, is at the, present
time the plainest road leading in that
direction.
The student who shows no ability
for special service in his college and
military work, viii be ordered into ac-
tive service as a private wfhen his day
of reckoning comes Enlistment is
! for the duration Of the war. If, how
! ever. the student fails to improve his
| college opportunities, he may be dis
| missed from college by action of the
| college authorities and discharged
! from military service by the military
| authorities He would then be subject
| to the operation of the draft, His en-
! liStment may be cancelled for other
| sufficient causes such as sickness lack
| of funds, etc, upon recommendation
of the president of the college and the
| military officer in command at the
| college.
Opportunity will be given for the
enlisted student, who elects, to
transfer from army to navy, and vice
versa. and to. be assigned to active
service in one of the various corps of
the army upon recomme ndatiOn of the
college president and the proper mill
tary authority.
Regular uniforms, including hats.
she's and overcoats,s will be furnished
all members of tho students army
training corps by the government.
Should congress lower the age of
liability to immediate military service,
men of the new age not already en-
listed may find difficulty ~ entering
the service otherwise than through the
draft boards In view of this posi-
bility, the war department says that
all men expecting TO enlist at all in
the students army training corps
would do we'll to enter promptly.
The war ~epa rtment thus concludes
its appeal to young men: The impor-
lance of this plan for combined mill
tarY and collegiate training, if we are
to meet in the future the urgent needs
of the army for highly trained men, is
so great that the war department
earnestly requests the colleges, coun-
ellis of Defense and other patriotic So
cietieS to cooperate in bringing it to
the attention of the young men of the
country and in urging them to do their
part to make it q success
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
PUL.IAR
& NIVEN
PERSHING PROMISES
TO SPEED Up LISTS
Many Americans Taken to French
and British Hospitals

Washington, Aug. 3.-Collection Of
casualties in the first great battle in
which our troops have been engaged
IN large numbers has involved q diff
cult problem due to disposition of
the American forces and other new
conditions.
This was made clear by Gen. PERISH
ing yesterday in explaining why cas-
ualties had not been forwarded.
The dispatch, which threw the first
light upon the difficulties the head
quarters staff is laboring under was
in answer to several requests which
have gone from Secretary Baker and
Gen. March that every effort be made
20 send over the casualties as fast as
Tney were received.
Until the present battle, wounded
Americans have been taken in most
Gases to their own hospitals, and the
task of recording the casualties has
been com paratively easy one. But
since the present tremendous struggle
began, involving nearly 100000 Am
erican troops the American wound
ed have been taken to British and
French hospitals as we'll. Our own
regimental headquarters have not
kept up with the fighting, and tele-
Pcrshing's Explanation.
In explaining the situation as re-
ported by Gen. Pershing Secretary
Baker said:
81 have received a cablegram from
Gen. Pershing with regard to reports
of casualties. He points out that
our troops are still widely separated,
serving in many places, causing great
difficulty and complications in getting
accurate information.
I'm addition to this the troops are
separated from their records while in
the area of conflict aud must depend
upon inadequate telegraph lines,
which are subject to frequent inter
ruption and must for the most part
be devoted entirely to the urgent bus
mess of the battle itself. Gen. PERISH
ing assures me that he is making
every effort to collect casualty lists,
have them confirmed and verified,
and that they will be transmitted
promptly"
The difficulties which Gen. Perish
4ng refers to have been understood
here for some time, and officers of
the war department more than q
month ago explained ~that the de-
tailed lists would necessarily cover
periods considerably earlier than the
dates of issue. But these officers
have not been able to understand
why there is no noticeable increase
"Nn the casualty lists, after American
troops for weeks had been in the
thick of the fighting
Heavy Casualties Expected.
This led to the belief that Gen.
Pershing might have initiated a sys-
tenn whereby an 1Ncraop number of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
Boston Store
HALF PRICE SALE u"
on
PARASOLS

We have just twenty-one
left ranging in price from
AS1.OO to $500. You can take
your pick at half the marked
prices.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

Automobile Caps about 2
Adozen in all we're SIPS to
S1.75, choice for CSC.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

James Montgomery F1agg has
given the public an opportunity to
see him in action. Surrounded by
an enormous crowd at the New York
public library he reproduced a life
size picture, that of that famous pos
ter that stimulated Marine recruiting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

1t really isn't necessary to use
sugar in canning all your fruits. Sec
the free canning and drying book
issued by the National War Garden
Commission, Washington, D. c.
Sent fer two cents to pay postage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
like IT DOWN. On The Farm

How de we men like it here? Fine"
say the men now at the farm. The
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

Tell 1t To The Marines" Mr. Flagg
was assisted by the famous model
that posed for the original poster. All
who have seen this poster feel that
it portrays the spirit of the Marines
to perfection. Co Underwood & I'm
derwOOd
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

emphasis on fine" is not to be mis-
taken. a group to whom the question
was asked contained several known
in common parlance as "repeaters,"
that is men who have done several
bits at the county Jail. Said one
of these:
I've been sent up several times and
! know what shop life is up in Hart
ford. / prefer this. | have gained
weight and feel fine. I think I'll get
a regular job on farm. One thing
is dead sure I'll never go back to the
jail if I can help it.
The time goes quickly down here"
said another. I'VE have plenty Of
good times and it does not seem like
being in Jail"
i've been farmer all my life and
II had to work inside I think I'd die"
said another.
what good is it for the county to
be letting out our labor for song
when we could be doing somethinlg
that would save expense to the county
and at the Same time not be injuring
our health" asked another prisoner.
The prisoner paused in his task of
moving hay. eve never done this
kind Of work before, but I rather like
1t. was mighty glad to get the
chance to come down here. We sleep
fine at night; have good fresh air; and
the food is great"
I'VE get through every day at 4:so,
can then have good shower bath
and loaf about until bed time. We
smoke and play quoits or catch base
pail what moro could we expect?'
asked q prisoner
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
SPECIAL IN SHEETS

Size 76x9O with a welded
seam in center, good weight
cotton and cheap on today's
market at $1.45 each.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03

A small lot of Sport Skirts,
~formerly sold for $1.75 to
$3.50 to be cleaned up at
S1.25 each.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
On Their Honor.

Only limited number of prisoners
is kept at the farm and in the four
or five months there only three out
of about 100 different prisoners have
abused the trust imposed in them
when placed on the farm The three
who took French leave represent d.
small percentage. Men of their stamp
will be specially classified in the fu-
ture.
Men who will behave themselves
are picked and put on their honor.
Later when the whole of the county,
JAIL population is placed on the farm
only limited number will have the
freedom such as now prevails. There
Will always be men among the pris-
oners who can be trusted to go bv
themselves to lots even a half a mile
away from the Jail. Men of this class
can also be let out to work on farms
in NeWington.
Under the present arrangement
Supt. Patterson has only one assist
ant. 1t is impossible for him to be
in the different places where grOuDs
of men are employed so that the
prisoners go about their own work
The assistant might be said to be
the guard over the big group At
night q deputy sheriff goes on dutv
at the bunk house. otherwise the
men might be said to be without arv
guard supervision.
when the time arrives to construct
the new Jail much of the preliminary
work. such as grading and excavs-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
PASS UP THE SUGAR

AL FRUITS Cars Pc GAINED sJGc esSy
fully FOR FUTURE USE FOE SELLS
Slaklr@o PIE FILLING, SALAD PUR- !
poss 6, ETC. WITHOUT Th5 USE OF
IoOoNR BY SIMPLY ADDING Not
ls"oTER INSTEAD OF HOT STRIPS
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
May Open Women's
Canteen School

Every day patriotic women apply
to William J. Mulligan, chairman of
the Knights of Columbus committee
on war activities in New York, for
work with the Catholic organiza-
ton. They are willing to 60 over
seas or willing to remain. in this
country and work at ordinary
camps. Invariably Mr.. Mulligan
suggests "Why not apply to the
Red Crosse" and points out the big
field and opportunities for earnest
women workers in that organiza-
ton, Scores of these applicants
have acted upon his suggestion and
volunteered for Red Cross work.
Anticipating that the government
may request that, in conjunction
with other war relief organizations,
the Knightssof Columbus operate
canteen service, the Knights of CO.
lumbus war activities committee is
arranging for the possible opening
of preparatory school, where
women may receive instruction in
the operation Of canteens.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Red Cross Makes Survey

Paris. Nov. 14-(By Cable to the
American Red Cross)-Elaborate
preparations for economic restora-
tion work are being made by the
European commission of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, as the result of the
Germanic military machines down
fall.
The commission, in view of the
rapidly shifting political, military
and economic conditions, today an
nounced the appointment of Homer
Folkes, of New York, to make a
complete survey of European coun-
tries in which the Red Cross may
be called upon to do work. the
exact nature of which is yet to be
determined.
The situation, it was pointed out,
may result in an even larger de-
mand upon the American people for
assistance than Was at first counted
upon in connection with the organi7
zation's plans for the coming win
ter. Thousands ~of civilians in the
war devastated areas will suffer
during the cold weather now near
ly here, and it is considered doubt
full whether the organized govern
ment bureau entrusted with care of
the civilian populations can cope
with the conditions that will con-
front them.
Accordingly, Mr.. Folkes, who
for more than year has been d.
rector of the civilian relief work in
France for the American Red Cross.
has been called to Europe to deter
mine the effect of the war upon the
civil populations. He will ehdeavor
to determine the total cost, in terms
of human life, of the Armageddon,
and will seek to reach an accurate
estimate both of the total damage
to property and the amounts neces-
sary to accomplish rehabilitation of
the warswept communities.
Prior to his assignment to Red
Cross service, Mr.. Folkes was we'll
known for his charitable and pub
lie health activity in New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17

The moment hk now come to
prepare for peace! Actual peace
may come at any1Inoment; it may be
deferred for some time. Until
peace is really here there can be
no relaxation in any Red Cross eff
fort incident to active hostilities,
but even with peace, let no one sup
pose that the work of the Red Cross
is finished. Millions of American
boys are still under arms. Thou
sands of them are sick or wounded.
Owing to the shortage in shipping
it may take year or more to bring
our boys home from France. But
whatever the time, Our protecting
arms must be about them and their
families over the whole period
which must elapse before the nor
NAL life of peace can be resumed.
Our soldiers and sailors are en-
listed until the cdanmander-in-c chief
tells them there is no more work
for them in the war. Let every
Red Cross member and worker
show our returning soldiers and sail
ors that to care for their health,
welfare and happiness we are en-
listed for no less period than
they are.
The cessation of war will reveal
a picture of misery such as the
world has never seen before, es-
pecially in the many countries which
cannot help themselves. The Amer
lean people will expect the Red
Cross to continue to act as their
agent in repairing broken spirits
and broken bodies, peace terms and
peace conditions will determine how
we may best minister to the vast
stricken areas which have been har-
rowed by war and in this great act
Of mercy the heart and spirit of the
American people must continue to
be modified through the American
Red Cross.
On behalf of the war council. we
accordingly ask each member of our
splendid body of workers through
out the land to bear in mind the SOL
emn obligation which rests upon
each one to carry on" and not abate
one instant in our efforts or in our
spirits. There will be an abund-
ance of work to do and specific ad-
vices will be given, but even at the
moment of peace let no Red Cross
worker falter.
Our spirits must now cali US to
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Your Thanksgiving Guest

The field division is asking state
councils and state divisions of the
council of defense woman's COM
mittee to weld into closer American
understanding immigrants not yet
familiar with the ways of this coun-
try and the native born. The plan
suggests that the latter invite neigh
bors of the former into their homes
for Thanksgiving day.
Council of defense members
throughout the country are request
ed to vitalize the presidents and
several governors annual proclama-
tons for Americas home festival
by doing this simple act of friendli-
ness without patronage or ostenta-
ton.
Only from Americans, it is point
ed out can newcomers catch the
American spirit Of real democratic
friendship-from people who are
their friends in heart and sympathy
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-17
Old Maid Versus Bachelor Girl
To Be an Old Maid Indicates a State of Mind;
to Be Bachelor Girl Denotes State of Grace
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Some one-a man of course-has
written a letter asking me to define
the difference between an old maid
and bachelor girl.
l don't know what the dictionar-
les have to say on the subject, or
if they discourse to any extent on
the space that separates these two
states, but to the world at large the
dissimilarity is as the poles.
To be an "old maid" denotes a
state of mind rather han a condition
of single blessedness; and is by no
means confined to the female sex.
Old maids in trousers and derby
hats and taking pride in mustaches
and pointed boards infest our
street cars, professions and public
Offices. The old maid may be deter
mined by a tendency to ossify, or
turn to bone, usually beginning at
the head.
The genuine article, of either sex,
is more concerned with things than
principles. A world war may be
raging, nations perishing of starva-
ton or by the sword, but the real
issue of life to the gentlemanly old
maid will be: "Are my suspenders
where l leave them every night"
And to the ladylike old maid: is
my hat on straight
Their world is bounded on the
north by me" on the south by My
Things on the west by What |
Think" and on the east by what |
Feel About Other People" Some
times a genuine old maid marries,
but not often; the responsibility of
seeing someone's else shoes ar
ranged at what may be an offending
angle is too great responsibility.
This self-centered product has
flashes of patriotism and would
honestly snjoy buying thrift stamps,
war savings certificates, or even a
Liberty bond or two, but the habit
Of investing in "Prunes and Prisms
perferred" has been formed, and the