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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31
BY OR. FELicE FERRERo.
Director italian Bureau Of public
information.


The blood md treasure Of Hay we're
freely spent In the successful e1or, 20
put Austria Hungary out u tho war.
While Italy's efforts were NOS ouHoc1
TO the Austrian front, her contribution
to allied success was greater here Than
In the other places where her troops
fought the battle for civilization. Her
financial and industrial efforts have
been equal TO her military effort. and
In all these directions Italy has not
Jagged behind her allies That the
nature and extent OF these efforts may
be better understood by the American
public, / wish to review them briefly.
In considering Italy's military CON
tributlons. let me emphasize the fact
that her soldiers have not confined their
fighting TO their own soil. Like those
of her allies, they have gone Ear afeld.
They contributed largely to the glori-
Gus victory on the Balkan front. A
large contingent I'm France first cav
powerful aid In the defense OF Rheims,
Their took part In the advance of the
allied forces.
Italy Had $500 600 Under Arms.
Since the beginning Of the war Italy
has called TO the colorS little less than
b.50OOOO men and has suffered Il loss
of almost 100000 of them 0f thai loss
nearly 100000 died In battle, and l00,-
600 from disease. Over 550 600 are
totally incapacitated, either ny blind
ness, loss of limb or tuberculosis ~
the present moment rho strength ~
che Italian army s. i021oW' including
q class of men born 10 1870 who
have beer called to The colors recent
ly. II may be said, then. that the ma
TONS man-power has suffered a per
manent loss Of nearly a million
But. serious as is this loss Italy has
inflicted an even greater punishment
upon the foe I'm Austrian prisoners
alone she has taken %arpreNsnH g
million. The AuSfriuu i'es ~ Lf|lra
and wounded is. NJ course "nhnoN
to us, hut even the MOST rons"r' arrive
estimates make n far greater th'n
ours. In the June offensive On ti"
Piave alone over 2OouO Austrian dcnd
were left on the field
Fighting Under Extreme F- Iitiss.
Aside from theif urhfv,eup mr. ~
other theatres of fhe war Itulv'S sol
diers have fought through officer IN
rious offensives on The l~5n7o md dla
Pave, inficting terrible losses an The
foe In each, These campaigns were
carried on In mountainous regions and
under rigorous weather conditions that
taxed TO the utmost the genius Of The
military engineers and the endurance
OF the troops. The foe. when hostlll-
ties opened. were entrenched In are
fully prepared and seemingly impreg-
nable positions, backed by a network
of military roads and railroads. On
h italian side were deep gorges, I'M
scalable cliffs, almost impossible gla-
riers, passes filed with snow and COM
'udpd by Austrian guns. There were
4" g. able roads or bridges. The sur
1nung VI these difficulties has chal-
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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31

lenred the admiration Of the engineer
ing world
over . f0D miles Of roads nave beer
constructed on the mountains of Italy
and Of Albania and 1000 miles Of
aerial cable railroads tTeleferiche)
have beer 'nlli 20 carry food aumu-
milton ana gems over deep ravines
Economic Difficulties.
The magnitude of this military effort
can be fully appreciated only when one
takes into consideration the economic
structure Of the nation and the nature
and number OF its population. One
must remember thar U OF 36.000000
inhabitants In Italy al The beginning
Of the war only 1900 600 were male.
This seeming -diSpropurtion Is caused
by emigration, which was largely com
posed of male adults Out of those
l. tln.0UO only 00NlOOO we're adults
economically productive Consequent
~ the subtraction OF the modified
forces has had an acute reaction on
m, economic life OF the nation. Ii is
estima'eu that on an average only 100
adults remained in earh town or viii
lage TO provide IN each case for some
go, children below the age of fifteen.
Furthermore. the traditions of ItaI-
ian family life render The work OF their
women an economic factor of less i'm
p%ortance than n some other countries.
though Il has been utilized TO the ut.
most and is becoming more available
as old traditions give way TO wars ne.
cessity.
No Troops From Colonies
Italy got no help from colonial ron
tingcnls TN The contrary, the scarcity
of native troops In italy's colonies
compelled The government to reinforce
them with troops from the mother
country Nor has help come TO Italy
through the cooperation of workmen
of neutral or allied countries. Italy,
on The other hand sent a large con
tirgent of skilled workmen To France.
tll~ allow lng her TO release valued
elements FOR val Furthermore, near.
Is 500 coo Of our male adults residing
IN America gave 20 ms great nation
direct .ustr,tu flnn to her economic
and military efforts.
To ciee' then military obligations,
therefore the ltaiian people have beer
coWpetipi 10 sDf into the most urgent
needs Of agriculture aud Industry. Her
continuous lack ~ labor has made the
task of feeding The ar.ny and provld.
ing n with munitions a mosl difficult
Ga
Ana yct lthiy. lacking labor ana In
a tlrlul agt r%lorWonl. lacking almost
Hs' srf fav materials, has
Or otratic li cn-rgs been able TO
create almost fnpla nothing a power.
~ or- rtfataf - ar Industries
IS
b al cut
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31

HUMBOLDT LODGE No. Is
L. o. o. F.-Meetings every pspss
Winneva hall. Visiting brothers in
good standing always welcome.
II. M. COUZIN, NC.
3EORGE VAN VOLKENBURG. Sec'y
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31

WINNEMUCCA AERIE No. 487, FOE.
Regular meetings on second and
fourth Monday evenings of each
month in Winneva Hall. Visiting
Eagles are cordially invited to a.
tend all sessions.
EMIOL SNYDER, w.P.
#. C. KRENKEL. Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31

HUMBOLDT CHAPTER No. A
Q, K. A. M.-Meetings held ~
at their hall at s p. m. on AH
the Second and Fourth Fri
day evenings of each month. All
Companion Royal Arch Masons in
good standing are cordially invited
to attend. L. G. CAMPBELL, II. P.
CHRIS WOLF. See'y.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-12-31

wINNEMUCCA CoMMANDERY No.
4, Knights Temllar - Stated
conclaves Of Wlnnemucca Comman-
derry No. 4 will be held at their hall
at 8 p. m. on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month. All Sir
Knights are cordially invited to at
tend w. A. BROWN. X. G..
T. NJ. PATTTy-. Recorder.
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wINNEMUCCA LODGE No.
10, +. q A. M.-Stated com ~
munications will be held at NJ
their hall in the Silver State '
block until further notice at 1880 D.
m. on the Fin Friday evening II
each month. "a Master Masons 10
good standing are cordially invited
to attend. II. NJ. PATTEN. w. M.
CHRIS WOLF, see'y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
August S, 1918.
Dear Mamma,

Dear Mamma,
I received your letter to-day, and
also another letter from a friend,
and from the latter learned that I
am married and on my way to the
States to arrive some time in July.
Quite a delightful piece of informa-
ton to me, married to a beautiful
French girl and on my way home.
I laughed at first when I read this
but Immediately thought of you and
what you must think when you
heard this same news, not having
received a letter from me in such 8
Long time. I must explain to you
all that know of the story and how
it got out.
It seems that more ridiculous
things can happen to me than any
one I know. This spring was bill
leted in a French town for awhile
with troops, and there met fairly
rich French family. They were ex-
tremely nice to me, probably be-
cause I spoke a little French, they
didn't speak word 1of English.
There was very beautiful girl in
the family to whom I paid the same
gentlemanly attention that I would
pay any lady in an American family
of friends. It seems in France how
ever, where customs are different,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
SALES Of SUGAR
CLOSELY WATCHED
Retail Dealers Required by the. Food
Administration to Keep Accurate
Records Which viii 30 Carefully
Checked Up by County Food Ad-
minIstrators.

Columbia, Aug. SIT is sternly
necessary for the retailers to super
wise the sale of sugar and prevent
those who are greedy and unpatriotic
from obtaining more than their share"
says the Food Administration In an
order requiring the retailer to keep .
record Of all sugar sales made. A
carbon copy Of this record is to be
sent to tho County Food Administers
tor, and check will BE- kept upon
those who sock to buy more than their
proporttonate share Of sugar.
1t is essential that an equal distri-
button Of sugar is made as the sugar
situation 10 very acute.
The profit on sugar will be closely
watched by the Food Administration.
The retail profit should not be more
than one cent a pound, except whore
the fraction Of a cent Is involved.
Sales Of sugar should not exceed
two pounds at one sale to a customer
who lives in town, and should not ex-
ceed five pounds to customer resid-
Ing in the rural districts. For can
ming purposes not more than rs pounds
may be sold to q householder on
Home Gamers Sugar Certificates ex-
cept upon written permission of the
County Food Administrator.
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that my attentions were miscon-
strued, and as I learned only today
from a letter from home, the mother
wrote to the mayor Of Abbeville to
find out about my character before
my apparent suit went farther. The
most ridiculous thing I ever heard
of, the idea of my marrying
French girl who doesn't speak a
word of English. and I a soldier
thousands of miles from my native
land. Is
I am still in Saumur, but do not
think that I will be here lopg as I
have just finished with my class Of
students. Where I will be sent I
don't know, but I really hope that
it is to the front again. This may
sound strange to you, but if you
were in my place you would feel
the same. Here I have plenty oil
work to do but I can't feel that i'll
is what was sent over here to do,
it seems that the closer you get to
the front, the more you feel that you
ought to be there.
Will write you again as soon az
I get my orders to tell you as much
as I can of where 60.
With love,
Ralph.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
DR.. NEUFFER APPOINTED.

At a meeting of the Safe Com
nittee of the Medical section of the
National Council for Defense at Co.
lumbia last week, DR.. G. A. Neuffer
was appointed on the State Govern
ing Board which is composed Of six
of the most prominent physicians in
the State. Their work will be to
mobilize the medical profession and
look after the health needs of the
military forces and civil population.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

Columbia.-The State Council OF Do
Tense has gone on record, by the adop'
ton Of resolutions at the bi-monthly
meeting held here, as favoring a gov
ernment financed cotton corporation;
and recommendation has been made
to President Wilson and Congress that
:.ction be taken, through the forma-
ton Of such a governmental agency,
to fix a minimum price which the
farmer may be guaranteed for his cot
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

WANTED:-2 experienced statesmen
wanted for clothing, shoes etc.,
and for Hardware and Grocery
store, to begin October 1st or ear
lier. THE ROSENBERG MER-
CAMILLE CO., Abbeville, S. G..
Write fully stating salary etc., to
S. H. Rosenberg Saluda, N. c.
8-20-tf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
HOW TO SELECT SEED
CORN IN THE FIELD

Columbia w. Draffin, of
Leslie, York County, has made a re-
markable record in Corn Club work.
He has been a member Of the York
County Boys Corn Club for four years,
and has been a county prize winner
each year. Twice he has been Sec
ond State prize winner. His article
on "How I Select My Seed Corn In
the Field, which is given below, makes
very interesting reading. ....
zone Of the essentials Of profitable
corn growing is proper selection OF
seed. Stalks of the predominating
type in the row or field should be
chosen, if equally resistant and we'll
cared as others. Get the form Of
tho ideal stalk we'll fixed in your
mind, and look for 1t. Remember
the type from year to year and don't
change unless you should change to
a different strain or seed variety.
=, 81 don't wait until all the corn Is
In the crib 10 select my seed for next
years planting. II you do, you will
fail in the crop. The standipg plant
will answer the question as to whether
the selected cars have come from good
stalks. always try to be sure to get
plants that grow not less than two or
not more than three good ears to the
stalk, and not more than halfway up
the stalk. 1 select the well-hlled ears,
not too largo nor too small, but me-
dunn size, and sound. The shuck
should be loose on the grain and
should have 4 wholesome look. l al
ways try to select my seed corn from
the stalks standing where they grow,
a. soon as ripe, and before the first
hard freeze. I select ears from the
stalks that have produced the most
corn without having any special ad-
vantages. such as space, moisture or
fertility. The most important con-
sideration Is to select seed from those
plants which have the ability to fur.
nish tho largest quantity Of dry shell
ed corn. Early maturity is = desirable
quality, and 50 are short, thick, wind
arm stalks: top-hsavy ones with esrs
borne too high are likely to mean
losses.
II collect my plants that bear my
seed ears and cut OF tho top and
bottom and hang the part on which
the ears are fastened, In some con-
venient place in the crib or barn.
This will keep In mind how the plants
looked In the field.
81 10 through my corn and cut tho
diseased and stunted stalks about
July first or August first, so as to pre-
vent crossing with the good stalks
that are to furnish my seed. Now,
II I am going 10 plant on upland, !
do not use seed that has been long
grown on lowland, and If I am going
to plant on lowland, use my field &C.
lected seed that has given best results
on that kind Of land as far as possible.
I plant seed that grew on the same
type of soil that am going to cult
vate. 1 always try to procure my
seed from corn that Is known to pro-
duce large yields. It has been pretty
we'll demonstrated that the prolihe
corns are the best varieties for tho
South. They do not make the largest
and best show ears, but they do make
the largest yields, and the greatest
money value per acre. I prefer Good
mans Prolific Variety"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
WoRsHIPPING WITH US.

Messrs. J. B. and Leslie Britt d
Nc Cormick, were in our city Sun
day for few hours. Leslie worship
ped with the Baptist at the nigh
service while J. B. showed a levi
head and worshipped at the shrin
of one of our pretty young ladies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
CANDIDATES
FOR SENATE.

We are authorized to announce
J. HOWARD MOORE, Esq, as a
candidate for the State Senate from
Abbeville County, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

FOR SALE:-Three-quarter Jersey
sow, with young calf. For particu-
lars, apply to R. R. PRICE, or G..
W. PRICE, ~Abbeville, Route /.
Split.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
For House of Representatives.

We are authorized to announce
M. J. ASHLEY as a candidate for
the House of Representatives from
Abbeville County, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
WANTS

JOHN DAViS-Will be at Stark's
stables next Saturday, August 81,
to purchase mules for the British
government. Those with mules to
sell, see him. 8-27-2t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

We are authorized to announce J..
r. MCGEE as a candidate for the
House of Representatives from Alb
beville County, subject to the rules
of the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

WANTED:- Salesman in General
Merchandise Store. State expert
ence, if any, salary desired and
furnish references in first letter.
J. ALLEN SMITH, JR.
Split. Pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
For Magistrate.

We are authorized to announce
J. V. SMITH as candidate for the
Office of Magistrate in Long Cane
Township, subjtct to the rules Of
the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
For County Treasurer.

For County Treasurer.
We hereby announce JAMES
CHALMERS for election of Treas
urer of Abbeville County, subject
to the rules of the Democratic prim-
ary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
FROM LIEUT.. RALPH SYFAN.

Has Just Heard of His Marriage and
Says Reports Are Greatly Exag-
gerated-Stiil Heart-whole and
Fancy-Free-His Charming Man.
ners Too Much for Pretty French
Girl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

WANTED-Three downstairs, un-
furnished rooms for light house
keeping. Address Rooms, care
Press and Banner. 8-27-3t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

FOR SALE:-Full-blooded Jersey
bull, 18 months old. R. Q. WILL
LIAMS, Antreville, S. c. 1t Pd
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
For Judge of Probate.

TOT JuuH6 Oh Eobdte.
J. F. MILLER hereby announces
for reelection for the office of Pro-
bate Judge for Abbeville County,
subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

666 cures Headaches, Biliousness,
Loss of Appetite, foul breath, or
that tired aching feeling due to Ma
~.
laria or Colds. e.
1t removes the cause.
7-1s-1t. ca. wk. 10 wks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27

WANTED:-Eureka Hotel wants
fresh country eggs, 40cts dozen,
large frying chickens. w. A.
JAMESON. Split.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-27
For County Auditor.

For County Auditor.
We are authorized to announce
RICHARD SONDLEY as a candi-
date for auditor of Abbeville Coun-
ty, subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-25
CHAPTER Ii-ccntinued


Hazel stared, aghast, astoundcd
She lvos not at all sorry; She was per
haus tri1n ashamed Hut the lmaor
Sf thc thing appealed 10 her most
strongly NJ - H. spite of herself sno
smiled 80 h~ reached once more for
hcr aat. and This time Alr. Bush did
moi Hl,.mui 10 restrain hcr
she brcIthcd sigh Of relief when
shr Rad gained TIE street. aud she d!d
not IN fhr least caro- If her departure
duriHg business hours excited any cu.
rioe.ig In the main Office. Moreover.
Fhc was douhly glad to be away from
Hu H.
'ijc looked perfectly dcyilish," she
'o,a herself "bIy, / loathc that man :
IL IN dangerous. Marry him? The
idsni"
she know That she must have cut
Nila deeply in mans tcndcrcst spot
tds aciCcStecm. But just how wcu she
had gaugcd the look and possibilities
NJ rs Andrew Bush, Hazel scarcely
teaiizcd.
81 won't tell Jack" she reflected
'lIc'd probably want to thrash him.
And that would stir up n lot Of horrid
talk. Dear me. that's one experience
J don't want repeated. wonder il he
nndc court 60 his first wife In that
oiGhdGndcd, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
death fashon?"
She laughed when she caught her
self Scrubhiug vigorously with her
handkerchief ut the place where his
lips had touched her cheek. She was
primitive enough I'm her Instincts TO
feel triIio glad OF having retaliated
IL whit her training compelled her to
consider perfectly hoydcnish' man
nCr. But she could not deny than Il
had proved wonderfully effective.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-25

taurant She wanted chance to read
morc than food. She did not unfold
the paper until she was seated.
A column heading on the front page
caught her eye. The caption read
ANDREW Bush Leaves Money TO Ste
norraphcr" And under it the sub
head Wealthy Manufacturer Makes
Peculiar BequeSt to Miss Hazel Weir
The story ran full column, and had
TO do with his interment. There was
great deal Of matter anent the prin-
cipal bcnefclaries. But that which
formed the basis of the heading was a
codic.I appended to the will a few
hours before his death, in which he did
"giye and bequeath to Hazel Weir, un-
til lately in my employ, the sum Of
five dlousand dollars in rcparation for
any wrong I may have done her"
Hazel stared at the sheet. and her
face burned. She could understand
now why Jack Barrow had hung up
his receiver with a slam. She could
picture him reading that article and
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-25
CHAPTER III.
An Exclamation Demanded.

HazelS pride came to her rescue be
for she was halfway home. InStinc-
lively she had turned to that refuge,
where she could lock herself in her
own room and cry her protest against
il all. But she had done no wrong,
nothing of which to be ashamed, and
when the first shock of the news ar
ticle wore off. she threw up her head
and refused TO consider what the world
Mt large might think. So she went
back to the office at one O'Clock and
took up her work. Long before eve
ming she Senscd that others had read
the Gazette. Not that anyone men
toned it, but sundry curious glances
made her painfully aware of the fact.
She had lust reached the first land
ing of her boarding house when she
heard the telephone bell, and second
or two later the landlady called.
"Oh, Miss Weir, Telephone"
Barrow's voice hailed her over the
line.
"Tll be out by seven" said he. I'VE
had better take walk. We can't talk
in the parlor; therein probably be a
lot of old tabbies there out of sheer
curiosity"
"All right" Hazel agreed, ,anR auns
up.
She dressed herself. UuSonscioyA,y
the truly feminine asserted. It's &omi-
nance-the woman anxious to Ucasc
and propitiate her lover. She\pAt on
a dainty summer dress, rearranaF her
hair, powdered away all trace IF the
tears that insisted on coming q soon
as she reached the sanctuary tf her
own room. And then she watehAd for
Jack from q window that commanded
the street.
Barrow appeared at last. She went
down to meet him before he rang tho
bell. Just behind him came a tall
man in gray suit. This individual
turned In at the gate, bestowing nod
upon Barrow and keen glance ut her
as he passed.
That's Grinell, from the Times"
Barrow muttercd sourly. "Come on (;
let's get away from here. l suppose
he's after you for an interview"
Hazel turned in beside him silently.
Right at the start she found herself
reSenting Barrow's tone. his manner
She had done nothing to warrant sus-
picion from him. But she loved him,
and she hoped she could convince him
that 1t was no more than passing un-
pleasantness, for which she was no.
wise to blame.
Hang it," Barrow growled, before
they had traversed the first block.
"Here comes Grinell! suppose that
old cat of a landlady pointed us out.
No dodging him now"
There's no earthly reason why
should dodge him, as you put IT," Ha-
eel replied stitily. I'm not an escaped
criminal."