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The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
President Wilson's
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PE0PL {

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Rich Collection Of Original Sources
DISTINCTIVE this history is-written BY man who
- is making history from day to day-we have been able 70
add these volumes still another great of eatues-the
original documentsthe great papers upon which his
tory based You could find all these sources Or if YOU
the worlds puocrat you could own them
in their original form.
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The Drive for
The Third Liberty Loan
Is on

And the Government needs the help of every
child in the country to be- must overwhelming
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Rare Charters, Treaties, State Papers

THE greatest treasures Of the great
L drawn upon for documents and pic
been reproduced together before. You
are face to face with the men who dis
covered, settled, and developed the
New World, and the men who made
possible the greatness of the American.
nation. You have before you repro
ductions of their original writings,
pictures, maps, and the actual words
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Military. belted, straisht-Iine
and other fashionable models,
in a great variety of wanted
materials and colors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
"Fedtherbed Soldiers" Is Name
GiUen to Those Who Complain OF
Discomtorts, By Veterans ofIOI4

French Front, January s0.--CCor-
.respondence OF the Associated Pressl
The veteran OF 1914 who has pass
ed four winters at the battlefront Is
apt TO make ironie remarks about
"featherbed soldiers" when he hears
newly Joined comrades speak Of the
discomforts Of cold weather canton.
meuts. At the beginning Of the war
the lighting men were more than
pleased to discover q comparatively
dry spot under the trees Of a forest
or in a drafty stable or barn in
which TO pass their very rare and
short periods Of repose.
Now all has been changed and
everything possible is done to pro-
vide some sort of comfort and dis
traction for the men when they come
down from the front-line trenches.
1T must not be supposed that all the
modern aids to human comfort are
furnished to the soldier but his Tot
Is luxurious compared with that DUR
Ing the early months OF the war.
In every village Is the immediate
rear OF the fighting line out Of range
OF the German gums town major
has been appointed, who makes II his
business to know Of every nook and
corner where men and horses can
BE housed. When a battalion or q
regiment marches IN, everything Is
"a readiness for its reception. Regi-
mental workshops and Oiiicesi
stables and kitchens already are ar
ranged, and billeting accommoda-
tions for officers and men listed "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

such 4 way that the soldiers have
only to SO in and occupy their quar-.
tsrs. Sometimes they are lodged in
the cottages, but IN general IL has
been found more convenient to place
them in farmhouses and barns. as
the hygiente facilities in the country
houses are far from modern.
Every available grange and barn
has been thoroughly gone over and
made Watertight By having its roof
covered with tarred paper and it's
walls made draftprCof by thick
crenelated cardboard. Electric light
has been Installed, every building
provided with q stove and wash
stands Partitioned of Is a comparl-
ment where the men may take hot
and cold shower baths. In the near
BY kitchens every requisite is handy
for cooking.
AS TO the mems general comfort
each Of them is given trestle bed,
with straw mattress, known general
ly as "six-foot feathers" bolster,
sleeping sack and blankets.
In the vicinity OF the villages
sports grounds have been enclosed
and marked for football games. while
numerous plots Of land are set apart
for truck gardening and generally
cultivated by old reservists who do
not 90 into the firing line. The pro-
ducs is much appreciated by the
troops who, when at the front, have
to content themselves with canned
vegetables
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

Of wool stocks for German consump-
ton after the war. Mr.. Becker. said
it was significant that in his letter
Schwerdt alluded to himself as a
German and to France as the en-
envy"
Was q Pro- German.
There can be no question" Mr..
Becker said in q formal report to
the state department, that Schwerdt
has considered himself a German,
that his syTnpathies are pro-Ger-
man, that he has been engaged in
the wool trade in behalf Of German
interests, and masquerading under
American names, and that at the
present time he is endeavoring to
dissimulate his real sentiments, and
those Of his son. In general he was
not, so far as appears, a German
government agent, but was acting
on behalf of German manufactur-
ers, clients OF the Deutsche bank.
The papers show that Schwerdt
went SO far as to arrange for the
charter OF q North German Lloyd
steamer to carry the wool to Ger
many q certain length Of time after
the close Of the war"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
GERMAN WOOL
MERCHANT HELD
FOR BOARDING
Was Buying Wool to Ship
to Germany After the
War
BE INTERNED
AS ENEMY ALIEN
Activities We're Disclosed
in the Bolo Pasha
Correspondence
tBy Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 26.-Alleged TO be
an agent in the United states fol
German interests which have beer
seeking to corner the worlds wool
market Eugene Schwerdt, a veal
thy wool merchant OF New York
and Boston, was arrested here today
as an enemy alien, and will be in
termed.
schwsrdt's alleged activities were
disclosed to the federal authorities
ny the attorney general Of New
York, schwerdt's name having ap-
peared in the correspondence of
Hugo Schmidt banker, and alleged
paymaster in the Bolo Pasha case,
which the attorney general investi-
gated.
According to Deputy Attorney
General Alfred l. Becker, Schwerdt
Albert, former financial agent here
for the German government.
Although claiming to be a Belgian
citizen, Schwerdt was in fact born
in Muenster, Germany. He resided
in Belgium, but came to the United
States in 1914 at the time OF the
German bombardment Of Antwerp.
The plan of Schwerdt and his as
sociates, according to the attorney
general, was to minimize the effects
OF q possible British economic en-
barge against Germany after the
war by making IL possible for her in
teFests IN America to hoard their
great stocks OF wool which il was
TO send to Germany when
peace came.
A letter made public by Mr.. Beck
Ell, who conducted the inquiry, was
Written by Schwerdt to Albert in
January, 1917. In this COmmunica-
ton Schwerdt informed Albert OF
the wool situation in America, and
outlined plans for obtaining control
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
REPORT GOOD PROGRESS
ON AVIATION PROGRAM
tBy Associated Prsss.)

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Encouraging
reports on progress Of the American
aviation program were brought to
Washington yesterday by represen-
tatives Of all the firms building air
planes for the army, summoned by
Secretary Baker for conference.
They oil are tremendously en-
couraged about the work they ara
doing Mr.. Baker said. after the
manufacturers had told their stories.
He described the conference as "a
progress report. Some OF the air
craft and engine builders are ahead
Of their schedule, he added, some are
behind, but all are working with
great enthusiasm and confidence In
the results Of their labors.
The secretary said he had SUM
moned the manufacturers because
he wanted them to exchange with
department ofnCials and with each
other and 10 feel that "the depart
ment is back OF the producers"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
EDGELEY AGAIN
DEMONSTRATES
CLAIM TO LEAD
IN old LAMOURF
Citizens Contribute $s7 so.
to Smoke Fund, and
Would Give More
SANBoRN, TOO, GIVES
FOR SOLDIERS JOY
Total of $33.25 Raised In
Progressive Little City
By I. M. Murphy
SANBoRN, TOO, GIVES
FOR SOLDIERS JOY

Edgeley has again demonstrated ia
right to be called The Biggest Little
City In LaMoure County" by raising
$3.50 for tobacco kits for American
soldiers in France.
The subscription list was circulated
by ID. s. O'Neil and J. L. Walters.
I'VE regret that time would not
permit a more extended campaign"
writes Mr.. lO'Neil, "in which event
the amount would have been larger
and more representative Of Edgeiey's
sentiment OF loyalty.
We met with no refusal, and many
Of the donors are opposed to thS use
OF tobacco under normal conditions"
Commenting on the word that
Edgeley is in the fight Mr.. o'Nail
adds:
That very word light put Edgeley
on the map, and IL is the word that
Is pushing Edgeley ahead and above
any city in LaMoure county, and
some day will land the state cham
pionship of North Dakota progress.
And IL Uncle Sam calls, there is not
a man, woman or child in this vicini-
~ who will not ight".
Residents Of Sanborn, a prosperous
village west Of Fargo, raised 1896
on a list circulated by T. M. Murphy.
The grand total Of the fund today
is S1,290.g2.
mr. - Hat a.fYrvv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

many Of the faces, and probably TIT
reaction from being set free win b,
felt severely by the men Of NOR,
sensitive minds"
From few OF the civilian prison.
ers something OF the condition OF az.
fairs in Germany was Iearned-iIlus-
trattons supporting the general i'm
preston according to The Daily Tele-
graph that the war has entirely
changed the conditions Of life in the
enemy country, which has ceased
altogether to display that air of
cheerfuI prosperity which character
lied the Germany OF peace days"
Germany, it was said, presented
the appearance Of a country under
a blight"
Il was very much struck when
travelling through the country" said
one OF the men, with the dead look
OF everything, Even in one OF the
great towns through which we pass
ed there seemed to be little going on,
and the railway stations were almost
entirely deserted. On the line be-
tween Spandsu and Hanover we did
not see a single passenger train, and
the goods traffic appeared to be quite
negligible. The fields were devoid of
cattle, and on the whole Journey I
saw less than a score Of sheep"
Other men with observant eyes had
come to the conclusion that the fuel
shortage in Germany must be acute,
because though the weather was Bit
teriy cold, smoke was rarely to be
seen issuing FROM chimneys. Another
shinE that struck them was the ex-
sent to which women are doing work
on the railways. They were seen
acting as firemen on locomotives and
as platelayers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
"Bdrbed Wire FeUer" Is Name
GtUen Nervous Disease Which
AflictS Returned Prisoners

London, Jan. neutrality-suspicious.
of The Associated Press.)-An Eng
land has been stirred. by the return
Of $50 soldiers and civilian prisoners
OF war from Ruhiebsn, Germany,
some Of whom are fishermen who
were surprised by the Germans IN
the North Sea Immediately after the
declaration or war and had therefore
been prisoners almost from the first
day OF hostilities.
II is not because Of the stories they
tell, for their lips have been sealed
so far as their own sufferings are
concerned, by order OF the govern
civilians to an old friend who met
the party I'VE are fairly all right,
but we have all got barbed wire
fever"--is said to contain the whole
story. Engiishmen know what that
means and there II nowhere any de-
sire TO reverse the governments
order.
Barbed wire fever is the nervous
strain that is telling with increasing
force-especlally in the case of the
older men. who cannot take so much
exercise-upon the hundreds OF men
who have spent over three years on
that unhappy racecourse," says The
Manchester Guardian. They were
bitterly disappointed that the at
tempt Of our government to abolish
Ruhleben altogether by an exchange,
however IL might advantage the Ger
mans, came to nothing and many, of
the repatriated men are convinced
that there may be an increase OF
mental cases IL Ruhleben continues
much longer You could see the
marks OF nervous excitement on
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
GyO-Ia11k Is O7Cu ManSZde0
For" Winning Wan" in the Ugst

The most urgent need OF the
hour is plainly TO bring the war
quickly to a victorious conclu-
sion. Perhaps a new invention
may hasten this end. With this
object in view thousands Of in
ventors are flooding the United
States patent ONCE and the mill
tary authorities In Washington
with new war inventions.
Among all the war inventions
which have been sent to the
United States patent Office the
most prominent is perhaps the
supertank, invented by James
Christie Of Marion, Ia, now Nv
ing at the Lincoln hotel, Cedar
Rapids. Mr.. Christie has for the
last ten years devoted his me-
chanical genius to the develop
ment OF a big gyroscOpe motor
car, mounted on one wheel, and
has perfected a racing car that
makes a speed OF more than 100
miles an hour.
A company now has been or
at Cedar Rapids. When the
tanks came into notice, Mr..
Christie turned his attention to
tank on the Eyroscopic model,
with one immense wheel, cap
able Of enormous speed and
which could not be turned from
its course or upset by any power
except one that would utterly
destroy the tank itself.
He sent the drawings and a
small model OF this tank TO the
patent and war offices at Wash
ington. He has been notified the
idea is receiving consideration.
yet been communicated to the
inventor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
NITROGEN FROM All.
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb. &c. - President
Wilson today signed an order
authorizing the construction Of a
waterpower dam at Muscle shoals,
Ala, as part of the $50, 900, 900 project
for a government plant there for the
fixation Of atmospheric nitrogen for
and fertilizer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

thinking especially in this connection
Of Belgium.
World Longs Fer Peace.
The world is longing for peace,
the chancellor said, but the gov
ernments Of the enemy countries
again are inhaning the passion
for war. There are, however. other
voices. to be heard in England; it is
to be hoped these voices wiz
multiply.
THE world now stands before a
final decision. Either our enemies
will decide to conclude peace-they
know on what conditions we are
ready to begin q discussion-or they
will continue the insanity by their
criminal war Of conquest.
Our people will hold out further,
but the blood OF the fallen, the
agonies Of the mutilated and the
distress and sufferings of peoples
will fall on the heads Of those who
insfstently refuse to listen to the
voice Of reason and humanity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
CONDEMN IA TOILETTE.
INV Associated prasa.l

Madison, Wis, Feb. rs. - The
Loyalty resolution Of the Republican
caucus, including an amendment
cOndemning Senator La Toilette for
his attitude toward the war, was
passed by the Wisconsin state SEN
ate late last night, IS to 3. Only
Senators Huber, Schultz and Zumach
voted against the resolution. The
matter now goes TO the assembly
which adjourned last night until
Thursday evening. The amendment
to the resolution which condemned
the senator was passed by a vote Of
% to Z
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

Major J. G. Vincent Of the signal
corps and Colonel Sydney G. Walden
Of the engineers will soon have q
chance to nd out how well they have
worked out the details Of the Liberty
motor. u. S. battleplanes are soon
to arrive at the French front. They
are equipped with twelve-eylinder
Liberty motors. ----~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

THE FARGO FORUM
TOBACCO FUND
your popular tobacco
packages
packages
package stamped
rost addressed me
Name
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

A desirable place 20 stop. Hotel FL
Gin, Sl.eD per day. Eighth and Henne-
pin. Minneapolis.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

Grand total to date ,26757
smmh0rm Folks Contribute.
Residents Of sanborn, west OF Far
90, have also done their "bit" in pro-
widing smokes for the boys ever
there, giving &s3.2B on a list circu--
lated by n. M. Murphy.
The contributors follow:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

NuunteBB OF Wilton IEeftJ and HtEH.
George Foster Earle.
Each Is a nurse and each isa NOV
ing spirit in entertainments for con-
valescent soldiers. The Countess Of
Wilton has been in active nurse serv-
ice IN London hospitals and has ar
ranged many bazaars for soldiers
comfort funds.
Mrs. George Foster Earle is nurs-
ing In France and sings at concerts
she herself organizes for the boys.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26
Won HERTLIEG IS NOW
WILLING TO TALK PEACE

Continued from page 1.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-26

FEs s.sI sslnexi.ds.a. l.ls s5:as
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
Old Martinsburg Resident Gil
ven Up BY Physicians.

"Glven up by FIVE doctors, my only
hope an operation. robellcd on
cutting me open. as am rs years old.
a nelghbor advised trying Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy for stomach trou-
bic. got relief right away had
not eaten for 10 days and was as
yellow as a gold piece. could have
lived only a few days but for this
medicine" 1t is simple, harmless
preparation that removes the ca
tarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract aud allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, includ.
ing appendicitis. One dose viii con-
vince or money refunded Gllbert's
Drug Store. 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
EVERY HOUSEWIFE
SHOULD SIGN PLEDGE
CONTINUED from PAGE one.)

port In helping secure members
among those families in the city
which do not show cards OF member
ship in the windows of their homes.
we shall have individuals visit the
homes Of those who do not have the
window cards and hope that II YOU
are among the number you will take
advantage Of this opportunity to Join
the majority
Too much can not be done BY word
Or BY action toward the furtherance
Of tho Food Conservation program
for this nation. The least that you
can do win be TO lend your moral
support by becoming member OF
the Food Administration, provided
you are not member already, and
by influencing others who observe
the regulations which every loyal
American housewife will observes in
support Of the saving of wheat, meat
and fats.
Keeping in mind the fact that you
helped raise the membership Of the
of the Red Cross far above the mum
Der established as the maximum
that you were instrumental in rails
ing the Y. M. G. A. War Fund sue
cessfully, that you helped complete
the FIRST and second Liberty Loan
subscriptions, it is quite logical 70
take for granted that you viii not
hesitate to back up a proposition
which involves no outlay Of cash
and which. en- the face Of 1t cannot
help but benefit all who follow its
precepts.
Don't wait for someone TO bring
a card around to you. Inquire for II
instead. We are expecting 10 help you
ont in every way possible and we
ask you to help us in every way pos.
sible and you to help us in turn.
Periodically yours,
Berkeley County Food Conservation
Committee.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

and the little ad. that only cost a
quarter, did the work. The money
was found by Mr.. Roy Lewis, who I'M
mediately turned to the Jounal want
ads to find out who had lost It, There
no saw the above ad and promptly
brought smile to Mr.. Clark by re-
turning tho money To him.
This shows that both losers aud
winners read The Journal. II shows,
100, that Journal readers are honest
and have money to throw away.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
MARYLAND DRYS
ARE WINNING our

Tho dry forces of Maryland won
striking victory Thursday when thsgj
passed TO It's third reading in AlE
House Of Delegates the prohibitidp
amendment to the Federal constlth.
ton by a vote Of IS to ~. Tho
proposition 10 submit the matter %
referendum 81 the people was de-
-feated IS u As, Unexpected d-y
votes were found u he nllcglny,
Washington Frederick and Anne
Arundel delegations,
No action on the amendment was
taken In the Senate, owing to an ct.
or in the printing Of the bill Both
houses now have the amendment %
heir third reading flles,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
sPAL0ING RECORD
RECOGNIZES 3. r. |.

1ns Gao r.lt Be pleased 10 hear
tAat Ia 1918 s,aedins fsaseAall Rec
rs6 ks1 Dock has Just been issued
= i, as usual. especially accurate
ans ths year las seyeri new adj
ga Iisa:ufst It ;oontaans tse cec-
kssla iog AZ Inc National Association
3eas1ee and coAege records and also
sepa$trnents On the statistical and
fecoM end OF the game. There is
mscA Valuable information in the
DooA The record also contains the
mae Ridge records 50 far published
fsr shis year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

dashed. Three were already dead
when the raft was sighted. The boat
in which the officer made his escape
contained 80 American soldiers and
leaked so badly that the men were
sitting in wator to their waists, when
finally picked up by trawler.
While tho boats We're being low
cred, come one accidentally cut the
ropes holding up the end OF ono Of
them, and the occupants we're
thrown into the water Some Of the
soldiers. feeling that aid was near,
and not knowing the extent OF dam;
age TO the Tuscania, ieaped over
board, hoping to be held up BY their
1ifelbelts until they could be picked
up.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
DIGNlTARIES WILL
ATTEND K. C. BALL
tsy ln.ernationaI News servIee.l

10y international News Serslce.)
New York, Feb, s.--Admirai Ma
than II. Usher, commandment Of the
New York navy yard; Gov. Whit
MAJ and many other prominent per
CONS WIN be present tonight at the
Knights OF Columbus bah to be held
at Madison Square Garden The
Governor and TIE Right Rev. Pat
TicA J. Hayes, auxiliary bishop OF
New York, will assist in the dedica.
ton OF the knights OF Columbus, ser.
vice flag containing 1900 stars. The
proceeds, aside from rent for the
Garden. music and decorations, VIII
be devoted TO the Knights of Colum-
bus work in caring for invalided sol
diers and sailors.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
PVT. LEWIS BENTz
IS NOW IN FRANCE

Mrs. Mollie Bentz. OF Jefferson,
Nd, received word Of the safe arriv-
al in France OF her son, Private
Lewis Il. Bcntz. member Of the
25th U. s. Engineers in the Expedi-
tionary forces. Mr.. Bentz. who is 90
years. and was formerly connected
with the Old National Bank, enlisted
in tho corps last November and was
first sent TO Camp Devon. Mass.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
WILLING WORKERS
THAT BRING RESULTS

Several days ago Mr. Frank Clark
Lad so much money that he did not
know where to keep it, SO he lost
$500 OF It. Later on he found place
to use his money and began a search
for the five.
To get quick results, he placed
the following little advertisement in
The Journal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
MRS. BYRD is TO
20 WORK IN FRANCE

In few weeks Mrs. Richard Eyr
YIN Byrd, OF Winchester and Hiclr
mond. Va, win 30 to France to help
In the work Of the Y. M. CA. for
convalescing soldiers. Ono OF her
sonsJ Lieut.. Richard Evelyn, Byrd,
now at Pensacola, training To- be
a flyer. and win DO rushed through.
rs he has been assigned to especIal
duty In France. III.