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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

VTTASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 6.-The importan.
wv part played by the Italian cavalry recently
in checking the advance of the Germans
has again raised the question among military ex-
perts as to whether the American cavalry should
not be greatly increased
The Italian instance is not the only one, for the
horseman has played important part in the war
"a fact which is heard with some surprise by the
average American. In the first year of the war,
indeed, one heard many authoritative remarks to
the effect that motor trucks we're being used in
place of horses on the European battlefields
AS matter of fact, at that very time, large
shipments of horses from Kansas City to the allies
were constantly going forward; the British were
training fourteen regiments of cavalry, and in
southwestern France a dozen new training camps
for Cavalrymen and their horses established
Furthermore, all Europe still talked of the amazing
efficiency of that first German cavalry that went
almost to the gates of Paris
Using its cavalry as screen, the German army
able to make its remarkable advances chiefly
by of the fact that the allies could not see
it. This first German offensive and its use of cav
airy could not better described than BY an English
man, who says:
Down to the Marne this rush prevailed for
the allies cavalry unable to cope with the Ger
mans overwhelming numbers and their terrific
tactics. So these cavalry divisions penetrated
quickly to the main bodies of the allies armies,
masked their positions, and often, we'll supported
by the prompt approach of crushing infantry col
umns made such positions untenable.
MANY of the battles reported during August"
he says, ''were merely advance skirmishes by this
screening force of German reinforced cavalry feel
ing out the way ahead of their main armies whose
movements and intentions they efectually con-
cealed.
Also it was the German cavalry that eventually
settled the battle of the Marine, for when is COM
mander sent word to the that he could hold
out against the allied forces no longer, the order
to retreat was Immediately given. With its screen
broken. the German army tut ned and ran.
In this connection it is interesting to note that
in 1914 before the greater part of the world sus-
pected that it going to be involved in war, d
book the cavalry and its place in modern mill
tary tactics appeared in Germany under the name
of the famous General Bernhard. 1t spoke
quite naturally, enthusiastically, of the next
European war, and pointed out that the past uses
OF cavalry in bygone wars would be of little adj
vantage in the next He qualities this statement,
however, by: 1.-THE most interesting and nstruc-
tive campaigns for the service of modern cavalry
appear to be those of the American of seces-
sion, which are, however, almost unknown in Ger.
many, where there is a lack of opportunities to
study them.
The true use of modern cavalry, Bernhard as
serted, is in the offensive. Its chief duty is to
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

trankneSs and truth which the militarists of Ger
many either must meet their hpyocritical
peace talk. And his challenge is OF a nature that
the people of Germany. If they have any liberal
impulses or clear discernment, hardly fail to
interpret being fundamentally in their interest
well in behalf of all peoples the world around
Coming so soon after Mr.. Lloyd Georges statement
of British terms and according in all essentials with
those terms, the Presidents message is proof pos
tive that the Allied democracies stand together i'm
movably for the vindcation of justice and free
dom. That is the utmost for which they fight
ing, and the least with which they be salts
fled. Whether this means prolonged or foreshort-
ened war rests entirely with Germany
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11
A HERO EVERY DAY.

Brave Deeds of Men in Americas Fighting Service.
Acts of heroism and notable instances of
bravery we're most numerous when the U. S. s.
AIcedo sunk at sea in November by German
torpedo. The ship converted yacht, was doing
patrol duty in French waters when lost. Among
many reports of commendable action the part
of the crew, the commanding officer calls attention
to the life-saving of Patrick ]. Quinn, coxswain.
L. s. \. Just after the ship was struck, Quinn
found Ensign William e Harrison in daZed con-
diton sitting a skylight.N The officer had been
struck by debris and cut over the eye. Quinn
picked him up, took him to the rail, cut adrift d
life raft and after putting the ensign the jack
stay pushed him overheard with the raft. Ensign
Harrison stated that from the time he left his room
he has recollection until he found himself in
a dory. Quinns action saved the officers life and
for this he has received a commentator from the
secretary of the navy which says among other
things:
"a report of such thought for the safety of
others in time of hanger is received in the de-
partment with much pleasure
Coxswain Quinn's nearest of kin is his step
mother, Mrs. r J. Quinn, of Hydevil1e, Vermont
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

rrAS it ever occurred to you that your home is
factor of tremendous Importance in your
life, helping you hindering you in your
efforts to win success and happiness?
This is equally true whether your home con-
sists of single room, an apartment, or an entire
house
Mentally, morally and physically your home
will affect you for good or for evil 1t is certain to
do So because the subtle relationships that exist
between a and his surroundings.
If, for example, your home is situated that
little light or air is admitted into it, your chances
of keeping in health and good spirits bound to
be greatly reduced.
Deprived of proper share of light and air,
your physical vitality will be lessened AS it
sens, you will find it harder and harder to be
bright and cheerful
For, far more than most people suspect, happi-
is closely linked with feelings of physical we'll
being.
Besides which, mental moods are always in
some degree affected directly by the character of
the environment.
If the home lacks light, the home environment
must needs be. gloomy. The mind, reacting to this,
will tend to be gloomy likewise
Here is a truth which many people fail so sig
nay to appreciate that they deliberately cause, or
unwittingly permit, their home environment to be
darkened to a mind-depressing extent.
Perhaps they allow trees to grow thick and
close to their house keeping it in perpetual
shadow.
curtains. And they choose wall papers of somber
Notwithstanding hues
Only by herculean effort can anybody live con-
stantly in such home and remain cheerful happy
and mentally alert.
On the other hand, it is possible to overdo in
the way of making the home environment too
bright.
Rooms into which the sunlight pours nearly all
day, and which in addition have gaudily uphol-
stored furniture and wall paper of gaudy colors
are almost as harmful, though in a different way
as dark and gloomy rooms.
The latter deadens the mind; the former irri-
tate the system, through the action of the
excessive light waves the delicate retina of the
eye.
Restlessness, uneasiness, dissatisfaction, are
early symptoms of the resulting nerve-strain. A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11
YOUR HOME-By H. Addington Bruce.

loss in efficiency is a sure accompaniment of these
symptoms
And, unless the gaudy furnishings and decora-
tons of the house toned down." actual nerv-
Gus invalidism may follow. Then the ability to
do good work becomes reduced to absolute zero.
Nervousness may also result if, in the interior
decorating of the home, regard is paid to the
laws of color harmony.
Subjected day after day to glazing, ugly color
contrasts, the nervous system is almost certain
rebel in some measure with consequent loss in
efficiency and in health itself.
Finally, nervousness is again a likely result
from living in a home where little effort is made
to keep things clean, neat and orderly.
The subject of proper management and decorat-
ing of the home is thus one of practical signifi-
canoe to everybody If you would like to learn
more about it, write to in the of this news
paper enclosing stamped and addressed envelope
and l will send you the names of some good books
dealing with it.
(Copyright. 1918. by The Associated Newspapersl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

~-.-- Organize club or group among your compan-
ions to save newspapers tinfoil and rubber.
Save food yourself. Eat up all that is
your plate, and don't ask for more than you
cate
See that the magazines, especially the ones
with pictures, that are read in the house and
thrown aside, saved. If you put one-cent
stamp any periodical and give it to the postman
the government will that It is sent to the SOL
dierS.
Learn to knit. Firemen and policemen are
knitting for the soldiers and Sailors why not you?
Learn how to make trench candles, needle and
thread cards. and pads and comfort kits.
Plan to have a garden next spring. Get the
boys of your crowd" together and see that they
use the lots in your town for raising garden
truck Every bit you do helps.
Learn to discipline yourself, to do gracefully
what you don't like not to complain and altogether
to be tt home what a good soldier ought to be in
the camp and battle
And, above all things, keep your body fit and
study hard that when you grow up you will be
able to be of the best possible service to your
country.
Copyright, 1918 by Frank Crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

The Cordele Dispatch reports with we'll war
ranted enthusiasm that as a result of plans which
have been going forward since early autumn Crisp
county bids fair to have increase of at least
twenty-five per cent in its farming for 1918
as compared with that of last year.
I'VE are building houses, clearing up and
breaking more lands and reclaiming much of
that which lay idle as worn out and useless.
Many family that for long time has
taken chance work around the city has gone
to the farm and is there preparing to help
make the crops of the coming season"
This condition, prevalent in the greater part of
Georgia, betide year of fruitful and farreaching
development Mere expansion of the farming area
would count for little if it not accompanied
by improved methods; twenty intensvely
titled and diversified as to crops mean more to the
permanent welfare of the farmer and of the State
than forty planted without foresight and Gull
tivated without care But there is good reason to
believe that in Georgia expansion and improvement
will go hand in hand. Certainly, all thoughtful
farmers, having realized so fully in the year
gently closed the benefits of diversifcation
trasted with the old one-crop system and the ad-
vantages of scientific contrasted with happy
golucky methods will not depart from the safe and
progressive way. 1t is to be expected, therefore
that the increased acreage will food
crops as well cotton and that the next
harvest time will find the State much richer in
agricultural efficiency as we'll as in agricultural
wealth.
There is urgent need for all that be pro-
duced the newly cleared lands and by the most
efficient methods. Whether peace comes soon or
is long deferred the worlds demand for the sta
pe products of the farm will constitute for many
season to press hard upon the supply, and per-
haps to exceed it. We cannot raise too much corn
and wheat, too. many hogs and and sheep
too much of any of the basic commodities. Nor
can raise too much cotton, provided the funda-
mentally important need for food crops and food
animals is first taken of. AS long cotton
Is treated money crop and is not allowed to
duction of food supplies it is one of the South's
greatest assets. But it's net value to the grower
and its ultimate power for good i'll in his af-
fairs depend its being kept in its proper place
and within its proper limits High prices of cot
ton of advantage to the grower who must
spend the proceeds of his cotton crop for and
meat and hay and other necessaries which he could
produce at home.
Crisp county is to be congratulated upon the
developments which the Cordele Dispatch describes
Particularly commendabe the plans for re-
claiming lands which abandoned worn-out
and useless; and particularly cheering is the news
of families that have been eking out uncertain
existence in the towns returning to the soil for
useful and far happier lot.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11
OUIPS AND QUIDDITIES.

group of soldiers we're telling stories round
the table of Y M. C. A. hut. The turn of a Colo
NAL came round.
Il have at home" he said, "a pet rattesnake
saved its life once and it seems to realize it. One
night l was awakened by my wife, who had heard
noise downstairs. l gripped my revolver and
stole down l heard a struggle going on in the din
ing room. Imagine my surprise when in the dim
light from the street / my rattlesnake with its
body tightly wound round burglar and it's tail
sticking out of the window rafting for a police
man."
They were both returned soldiers and had just
been introduced to each other.
do you know" said one, "I can't help but
think / have met you before"
"And strangely enough. sir, have a very sim
liar feeling about you"
fWere you at (censored) last July?"
81 was sir"
"And were you present at the time the mine
exploded and blew up the whole placer"
81 was, sir"
''Then, now l know where l have seen you be-
fore. I passed you you were going up and
was coming down."
James o. Baldwin, husky lad, wants to marry
very bad. He is fifty six feet, strong; lived at
Caldwell, Jersey long Suitable wife not to be had
so he sends out this little lad"
''Wanted-Wife ito clean and scrub, mend my
socks and cook the grub Must be handsome, bright
and gay, thirty-two if she's a day. Widow
not deterred-one kid maybe, none preferred. She
must have some cash to spend, an intellect with
learned trend. She must be a music lover; fond
of me and nary other That is what my wife must
be-lum- Observation-Disclosures"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

Don't leave school The very best thing you
can do for your country is to get educated. To
grow up an ignorant is to become a burden.
Every hour in school means fitting yourself in the
best possible way I'd be of future service to the
nation.
Keep clean. Don't form bad habits Your
country needs men of sound body and vigorous
health.
Join the Boy Scouts. This is the best organi-
Zation know of for boys. Other good organiza-
tions the Junior Naval Guard the Woodcraft
league, the Junior Police and the Boys Brigade.
By being a member of one of these you will find
many opportunities to be of service.
Buy government Thrift card. Every boy in
the United States ought to own one. Don't spend
money in self-indulgence Deny yourself, like
good soldier. Get the other fellows to buy Thrift
cards. 1t only takes 25 cents to start If
you don't get one you will be Stacker.
Sell Liberty bonds and volunteer to distribute
food conservation pamphlets
Learn '"Thes Star Spanged Banner and join in
the singing. Learn all the words.
Learn the rules governing the American flag,
how it should be displayed how saluted, etc.
Learn the reasons why America is in the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

In summarizing the facts brought out at the
recent Congressional inquiry into the affairs of
the Shipping Board, the Albany, Ga, Herald
notes that in November and December fifty-two of
the vessels commandeered by the Government last
summer launched and that forty-nine were
completed-a total of some nine hundred thou
when it is observed that of the four hundred and
thirty-one vessels commandeered, the keels of
only one hundred and fifty-eight we're laid by Au-
gust last, when the Government took them over.
At that time too, the plans and means for getting
large and speedy results were not in operation in
fact, they were hardly formulated. Under present
pressure, vessels are built within short time
as seventy or ninety days. It is reasonably to be
expected, therefore, that the output of American
shipyards will increase constantly as the months
go by and that spring, early summer at the
latest, will find contribution to the tonnage
needs tfdly formidable.
It is worthy of note in this connection that in
vestments in shipbudng and related industries
in the United States during the first eleven months
of last year amounted to two hundred and sixty
five million dollars, this, of course being aside
from Government appropriations. America plainly
is determined to do her part in solving the Allied
tonnage problem, realizing that the adequacy of
her efforts in this vital particular depends the
effectiveness of all her military plans The trans
portation and maintenance of large United
States army in France will be impossible without
an abundance of ships and so, too will be the
essential work of helping to provision our Allies.
In very important sense, it is tonnage that will
win the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11

VTTASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 6.-The important
Wv part played by the Italian cavalry recently
in checking the advance of the Germans
has again raised the question among military eX-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-11
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
Athletics In the War Period
By yoke"

FLU" ban viii be lifted in the over rne
river district for this game. as the dis
ease is we'll under control. Many or the
fans OF the valley arc looking forward
to this clash and it promises 10 be one
of the best OF the year.
Lirsly.
Coach Goodwin. OF Linsly, will have
his boys OUT this week in preparation for
tho clash with Triadelphia high at the
Fair Grounds the coming Saturday
While the "frlads" are fast and light.
L!nsly nevertheless expects an easy win
as the team this year Is the best in his
tory and is determined TO win the valley
honorS. Much interest is in evidence
over the coming tilt. as the locals will
play the out tho pike boys with all pro-
ceeds going toward the War Chest Fund
Football has been rather dead this
season and it is thought that the author
sties Will deem it advisable to HIT the
ban before the present week is over. as
the people have suffered almost SIX
weeks and the cases are still the same
as they were at the beginning.
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MaSakri First Head
OF the CzoChO- SlOVak$

WASHINGTON. Env. ll.--Tho C1echo-
Slov;4k republic has begun it's existence
and the CZcchS and $lavS now number
ing about 1l.00n.C"0 people htrihs
thrown OF the yokH of &ustria-H''i''
gary. become free for the first time
since 162n.
Thos. Mnsakrl. formerly professor Of
philosophy ut Tho University OF FraIae
and. since 1917. president Of the Czech"-
Slovak National Council. which was
recognized. by the United StaleS ana
the allies as dcfaCto government mas
been selected rs The first president. ne
Is in Washington and was notihcu OF
his selection by the council when
urged him 70 proceed imm"dlatcl% Il"
Prague 10 take up further formation OF
the new government.
President Maslkri will lcav" within
fortnight. He spent tonight prcpar-
Ing an address to the @.0pnonO Czech"'
Slovak residents OF the United states
Before sailing he will complete ncEo'iH-
tions with the AustrianH FOR matefial
aid In be given To rho new natlon anu
ito armies, one of which Is IN Sipella'
cnc in France and one In Italy.
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WHEELING CELEBRATION
fconttnued from Page one.)

ming out Of windows. all yelling is
this report tr,r""
The chemical hose house. on ElcT-
cnth street. was Immediately notlheo
nnd an extra call WIS made 70 every
house in the city. The fire bells were
tho first to ring.
The first engine to blow its whistles
was the Creek MIL plant OF the "heei-
ing Corrugatiug Works. The lhtelli-
rrncer notified the Waterman. ana US
ne had steam In tho boilers II was but
4 minute until the whistle was Shrek
ing It's message broadcast. Thus were
many other plants i'll and near the city,
Martins Ferry. bridgeport, Warwood,
Henwood. McMcchen. Moundsville and
out the pike notified. The whistles
took I'm the chorus from one TO another
until their shricking was almost dear
cning.
As the day wore on the great throng
in front Of the Intclllgrnccr building
was taken up with the idea OF hunting
through the stores In efforts to reach
some kind Of nuise-makerS. and nun
drcds OF different kinds were used. inc
old style RATHER was In the parade. the
lntcst and newest playthinEs Tor the
making Of n noise were Ill evidence.
The Young ladies were on the JOB
with their confetti. and late last night
when one looked at the pavement ~
seemed as II snow storm OF hurri-
cnnc wns headed this way. The niue
spirnl ribbons which were So popular
in n number Of other cities before were
also used and the brilliant 9tre"thcFS
were on persons hats. automoolies ana
sccmed everywhere in the elr. On
ccrtujn telephone post in tho heart OF
the business district there were many
nnprr ribbons and it looked like II com
muniiy ChriHtmas tree
And in the paradcs which wera
formed in tho enrly morning. in the
forenoon. In the afternoon and evening.
there were hundreds Of persons mas
ouerndcd In many unique costumes
which added much 10 the hiiaElty OF
rho day. There WAS everything from q
real InJun" to representation OF Presl'
dent Wilson.
Many Of the costumes were OF the
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Don't Experiment With Catarfh;;
Il Often Leads to Dread Consumption

and more aggravated and nnallS
reaches down into the lungs. and ei'
ryvonp recognizes the alarming condl'
ton that results when The lungs are
affected. Thus catarrh may be the fore
runner Of that most dreaded and hope
less Of all diseases. consumption.
No local treatment affords perma'
nant relief Experiences has taught
that S. ;. S. is the one remedy which
attacks tho disease III It's source, the
blood and produces satisfactory re-
suits in even the worst cases. "a
,arrh sufferers arc urged to give S. ).
s q thorough trial 1t Is sold by all
druggists. You are invited to write 10
the medical department Tor expert adj
vice as 10 how to treat your own case.
! Address Swift Specific Co., 436 Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta, Go.
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Mox,nnev Funeral Today.

The funeral for william Mckinney
son of Charles and Jennie Mckinney
who died in the Ohio Valley general
hospital Saturday. will be held this
morning at O'Clock in the family home,
1928 Locust street. The Rev. rather
o, II, NIoyc. Of ST. Josephs cathedral
will ofricintc and burial Will DO IN
Mount Calvary.
Mr., Mckinney had been III for only
Few DAVIS, having suffered an atthck
- s9ao'@" '"s'.snza, ~s'o,r , S AZ r"oTs
nrd nn until the time Of his death was
o,,,n1ovcI as 4 storekecpcr At the Bel
mont mill. He was n member OF 81
Joscrh's cathedral. Besides his par,
cnts he ia survived by one sister ano
ono brother. the latter being with inc
American forces IN France.