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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
PRICES OF COARSE
GRAIN SHOULD BE FIXED
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CON.
SUMER OF WHEAT SUBSTI-
TUTES.

A dispatch from Washington says
that farmers are making strong
effort to have the government guar
antee an increased price for wheat
for 1918, and a number of wheat
price bills were introduced last week
to increase the price from $3.50 to
$500 a bushel. This agitation is de-
clared to be on account of the gov
ernment's failure to fix prices OF
other commodities purchased by the
farmers.
The chief, argument advanced for
increasing the price of wheat is that
the present arrangement is one
sided affair, the farmer being the
victim Of a comparatively low price
in selling and victim of high prices
when he buys.
Price Fixing Urged.
One way suggested for the admin
istration to head off the new wheat
price drive is to enact general price
fixing legislation. With definite
prices on the things he must buy 1t
is believed the farmer will have lit
tie ground for complaint.
In some quarters is was limited the
agitation for an increased wheat
price has, as its real purpose. the
forcing of the administrations hand
on the subject of price fixing on all
necessities. Those holding this view
said tho specter of higher priced
bread likely would bring from its
hiding in the desk of the chairman
OF the House committee on agricul-
sture general price fixing measure
sent to the. Capitol about 9 month
ago BY certain officials.
The Duluth Herald declares that
prices Of coarse grains should be
fixed for the following reasons
Coarse grain prices should be put
under the same control as n wheat zee ana
should be fixed on q normal ratio TO
wheat prices. 5si 4 535S 81.
This should be done at once, be-
fore the 1911 crops are s0wed
ii should be done for the heneht of
the: consumer, who should not be
compelled to pay fancy prices Tor
wheat substitutes he is using g
patriotic duty
.It should be done for the benefit
of the farmer; that he may know
what to figure on and that he may
not ia temples 10 SOW his hest
iieldsz to coarsa grains bees as1SeE 0f the
Attractive prtcSsl for eoArse
81 lt should lone. ffer the ss1ellt
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
Teutons Take Vast Section Of
West Russia and Demand
Enormous Indemnity Boil
sheviki Submit.
{By the associated Press)

I Germany has not yet replied to the
bolsheviki offer to accept an en-
forced peace. Her armies, having oc-
cupied Dvinsk and Lutsk, continue
the invasion of Great Russia on a
front of more than 400 miles from
the Gulf Of Riga to Lutsk. Menaced
by the power Of German militarism,
the bolsheviki government, unpre-
pared for warfare and its armies
partly modified, agreed to accept the
hard terms refused but few days
ago at Brest Litoysk. It is uncertain
whether the backdown on the part
of Great Russia will halt the onward
march Of the Germans who may in
tend the capture of great portions
of Russia, torn as it Is in internal
strife.
Bolsheviki power depends great
" upon making peace, the cry for
which has caused the overthrow of
three other Russian governments
within a year. In agreeing to q
German peace, the bolsheviki pro-
test against the invasion. Russian
army units have been ordered to pro-
pose to the invading German troops
that they refrain from fighting.
should the Germans decline, the Rus
SLAMS are to offer resistance.
German and Austrian newspapers
are alarmed over the renewal Of the
German war against Russia, which
apparently isssnot popular with the
people Of the twoscountries, esperfafly
Austria. Vienna papers say Austria
has no cause to make war on Russia
and the socialist organ there calls on
the government to announce that
hostilities with Russia are over. They
say nothing, however, against the
German terms to Russia. which In
clude the surrender of Poland, Lith-
uania, Riga and Moon Island and the
payment of tribute of $4,O00,OO0,0O0
Although quite prepared to ad-
vance against defenseless Russia, the
Germans have made no offensive
movement on the western front.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
Plan German Strike?

London, Feb. 20.-The German
independent socialists, are making
arrangements for demonstrative
strike in the aunitioas, factories, of
the empire, commencing March 1, ac-
cording to information received from
Berlin and forwarded by the Amster-
dam correspondent of the Exchange
Telegraph Co.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
LONGSHOREMEN AND
DOCKWORKERS STRIKE
fRv tn. Aesociated Press)


New York, Feb 20.-More than
900 longshoremen and dock. workers
employed by the Southern Pacific
Steamship Co. here, failed to report
for work this morning, renewing a
strike which was under adjustment
by the shipping boards labor adjust
ment board.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
FOOD REGULATION

PROSECUTIONS
Amsterdam, Close upon 400 900
prosecutions for infringing the food
regulations were conducted in Prus-
sia in 1917. 151, ,421 fines Of vary
ing amounts were inflicted and 1871
persons were sentenced to terms Of
imprisonment. The courts are con-
gested with cases Of this description.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
EXPECT INCREASE
IN SHIPPING
{By tho associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 2O.-The low
point of available allied shipping has
been passed two or three weeks ear
lier than officials expected. and con-
fidence was expressed today that the
amount Of shipping available for the.
future would increase steadily.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1918-02-21
.GE IMANY ANNEXES BALTIC
P'zOVlNCES and 4 BILLIONS
INDEMNITY FROM RUSSIA
peace message which was signed by
Premier Lenine and Foreign Min
lister Trotzky.
GERMANS DEMAND
TERRITORY AND INDEMNITY

GERMANS DEMAND
TERRITORY AND INDEMNITY
Washington, Feb. 19.-Announce-
ment of the purpose of the Bolshe-
Wiki government of Russia to sign a
peace treaty upon the humiliating
conditions imposed by the Germans,
caused no surprise in official circles
here in view of the failure of the at
tempt of the Russians to. influence
the German socialists to prevent an
attack on unresisting people.
An irresistible demand by the
great mass of the Russian people for
peace has brought about the down
fall in turn of three successive gov
ernments that of Czar Nicholas;
that of Prince Lvoff, and that of Ker-
ensky. Lenine and Trotzky, accord
ing to the official understanding here
were fully aware that their regime
would share the same fate If they
failed to respond to the overwhelm-
ing demand of the public.
Submission Last Hope.
There was danger of overthrow
from the more patriotic organiza
tions thru accepting degrading terms
of peace, but having calculated the
chances, 1t is believed here that Le-
nine and Trotzky decided in the face
of the renewed German advance, that
their only hope of maintaining con-
trolsof the government lay in COM
plete submission to the German de-
mands.
Such peace treaty as now may be
signed, according to the official view
here, must depend for It's vitality and
legality entirely upon the outcome Of,
the war. Being made under abso-
lutte compulsion and by what is re-
garded as nothing more than Q fac.
tion Of the Russian people, the allies
in peace conference would demand
that it be disregarded.
The Terms.
Accepting as accurate the state
ment credited to Trotzky as In his
report upon the Brest-Litovsk nego-
tiations, that the German terms in
cluded the retention of Poland, LII
thunia, Riga and Moon island and
an indemnity of SV0. 0.0OO,000 pounds,
is pointed out. that the proposed
treaty will be in direct violation, not
only Of all peace principles laid down
by the Entente spokesmen and Presi-.
dent Wilson, but of the often quoted
Teutonic declaration of mo annexa-
tions and no indemnities. How->
ever, it is taken for granted that
there will be an attempt ITO disguise
these demands, and deny they con-
stitute either indemnity or annexa-
tion.
1t is fully expected that the effort
will be made to show that what the
German reichstag meant in declar-,
ing against indemnities were puni-3
tive exactions and not repayment for
the actual damages sustained thru
the tremendous Russian drives into
Poland and Galicia in the early days
Of the war. Also it is anticipated
that the claim will be made by the
Germans that their continued occu-
patton of the western Russian prov
inces. is not really annexation in the
Objectionable meaning of that term;
the occupied provinces are to be held
only as pledge for the payment of
the indemnity si.S9
Move is Home Strategy.
It is realized, however, in diplo-
matte circles that the signing OF such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

original Broadway cast of Turn to the Right" gave him his opportunity.
 Winche1l Smith and John L. Golden, producers of the widely praised laugh maker, needed a type" for the part of the smooth, delft pickpocket, "S.ppery Muggs." an important factor in the rollicking fun of the play, and at Don lin's earnest solicitation they allowed him a tryout. The instantaneous hit scored by the ball player factor resulted in the producers signing him on a long term contract at fancy figure. Don lin is now on tour with the original all-star cast in Turn to the Right" that appeared at the Gaietyt theatre, New York, for a solid year and he will appear with the organization at the Jefferson theatre two days, beginning New Years Eve.
 Next season he will probably be fea- tured in a new play by Messrs. Smith and Golden.
 Donlin is popular in sporting circles wherever English is spoken and, while many anecdotes are told dealing with his aggressiveness and daring on the diamond, even his former opponents pay enthusiastic tribute to his clean cut, gentlemanly qualities as sports man and friend In physique and gen. eral appearance he is rated as one of the most commanding figures that ever wore a baseball uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
SELECTING GIFT
 FOR GIRL AT HOME

Paris, November 25.-He wanted to buy a Christmas present for his girl back home. so that she could show it to all the other girls, and destroy their peace of mind because it had come from France. He knew just what he wanted, too, but every time he thought of going into the shop and trying to ask in French for the thing he wanted he got red behind the ears. He had gone over the top in the past. unafraid, but he couldn't do this.
 At last. when his -eave was all.-up, he went into the canteen and asked the Y. NJ c. A. woman there to make the purchase for him. He gave her the address, and hoped it wouldn't be too much trouble to send the package.
 .'Of course it won't" said the r NJ. c. 2 A woman who buys dozens of such gifts each week. "I'll enjoy it. I'll see that the package goes all right, and, if you like, I'll write her little mote, too. telling her how well you're look ing.
 .'That will be nice, said the private. He counted out the money, generous amount Still he fingered, and it was evident that he had something else on his mind"
 Anything else I can do for you?" asked the woman.
 It's like this" began the private, he's itatingiy. He stopped, swallowed, and started all over again. Please be care full what you say in that note, won't you, ma'am? You see--my girl--she's funny about some things--she might think-well you know how women are?" finished the private wisely.
 I'll tell you what" said the Ameri- can woman, 'Tll tell her I enjoyed meeting you because I have a son in the army myself. Will that do?''
 That will be fne, said the private heartily. T wouldn't have mentioned it, only you know how women are!" He smiled at her understanding1y, sa- luted, turned and went out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

When the public attaches itself firm sly to a"regular fellow in the realm of sport, It's custom is to make an actor of him.
 Tim Corbett Apollo of the prize ring, has amassed second fortune spinning yarns for vaudeville audiences.
 Jimmy Britt, another exponent of the padded mitts, has given his mono- logue before nearly all the crowned heads of Europe and is a reigning mu- sic hall fayorite in London.
 And now comes Mike Donlin. one of the most popular of all baseball heroes, the latest to lay aside the laurelS of sport to win them afresh as a thespian. To be sure, the step from the clubhouse to the dressing room isn't any recent experiment for Donlin. Asa matter of fact, he has been collecting salary as an actor ever s5Sce his return from the famous globe trotting tour of the Giants in 1914, but not until this sea- son has his stage work matched his prominence as a diamond star. Lack of opportunity in the roles that he has played in vaudeville and comedy has kept him in comparative obscurity.
 The goal of Mikes ambition has been reached this season, however, and newspaper reviewers in New York, Chicago and Boston have agreed that he has arrived" change in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CoRBErr

plaything-and the Philiies suited their fancy. They were fine crowd all right but their ownership resulted in several odd experiences for me.
 After a game one night I was halted by a fellow in a hotel lobby who pro- ceeded to point out that it was my faulty management that lost the game. EIe declared that I should have derricked a pitcher earlier and that I had nullei a bone by not sticking in so-and-so as pinch hitter instead of the man 1 did put in.
 "I don't want that to happen again, insisted the bird
 'I looked at him in anazemeat. In my time I've listened to thousands of fans who tried to tell me how ca 7rAs were won and lost-but that was the first time anyone ever had come up and issued orders. So~5 glared at him and said
 Where do you get that stuff? I'm
 manager of this team and I'll run 1t as I see fit
 ".Youn do nothing of the sort was the comeback. You'll do as I say now or I'll call meeting of the stockholders and have youw services dispensed with. sf'Who are you2 I asked. F I'm one or the stockholders he re- piled And darned if he wasnt-one of about million who finally drove me into seclusion off the ball field by their in- sistance upon button -holing me and try ing to tell me how to win ball games.
 But concluded Dooin, with a grin, when l look over the record of the Phillies for that year l sometimes think that maybe I should have taken their advice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
GADSDEN

Gadsden, December 2S.-(Special. J. Field day exercises will be held at League park, January l, by the members of the Ninth horse battalion from Camp Me- Glellan. Arrangements are being com peted under the direction of c. A Owens, general manager Of the chamber Of commerce, and large crowds from sur rounding sections are expected. In honor of the men, two dances will be held, one at the Printup hotel and one at the pavilion on the mountain. Arrangements also are being made to billet the $50 or sJ1 men in Gadsden homes during their stay here.
 Because the Etowah Red Cross chap ter has not reached the membership fig ures set last year. the membership drive may be continued until January 6.
 Squire Walters has received a dis tinguished service cross, which was 8 posthumous award to his son, Private J. F. R. Walters, who was reported killed last spring. Private Walters was a mem. . Der of the 167th infantry. The cross was accompanied by three service bars.
 4ng ban was placed on punch boards seAy and they will go out January 1.
 Eha Strand theatre was opened yester. day It is in the location on Broad street f3raerly occupied by the Elton It has beer remodeled and refurnished. The rsnsgers are c. S. Jones and H. F. A Aisissn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
B. A. [. QUINTET
 TOBEGIN SEASON
 SATURDAY NIGHT
Camp Mcclellan Champs to Meet Local Basket Shoot CTS on January 4.
 Dance Scheduled

Basketball fans will have their
 irst opportunity to witness an ex-
 hibition of the great indoor pas
 lime next Saturday night when the
 Birmingham Athletic clubs quintet
 tackles the strong team of the
 Thirty-sixth field artillery, who
 have just won the championship of
 Camp Mcclellan. The contest will
 be fought out on the local courts
 and hostiIities will begin at S.30
 to be followed by the usual dnncc.
 Owing to the war the Athletic clubs teams for the last few seasons haven't been up to the standard of former years. but this winter with many of the old stars back, prospects are bright CT for a winning machine. "Tink'' Gillem, an old Birmingham college athlete, and veteran "basketeer. will be on hand to hold down his job at guard. Fritz" Jones. the best prep school end seen around these parts in many a moon will be a strong can- didate for the other guard
 At center Hobo" Baker is the most promising candidate as his work in past battles stamps him as Class A ma : terial and worthy of a place on any body's team. At forwards the club will also be unusually we'll fortified. for Shine Montgomery, the gritty Cen tTal star, and Parks, an ex-Auburn goal-shooter, have already reported for practice
 The stoldier team is said to outclass anything at the Anniston camp and they are expected to give the local boys an awful tough scrap before drop- ping the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
COBB'S THREAT ID
 RETIRE BRINGS UP
 HIS METEOR|C RISE
Career of Baseball's Most Versatile Performer Dates Back to His First Game
 With Anniston

When Capt. Tyrus Raymond Cobb an nounced few days ago that he would retire from the diamond for the rest of his natural life, few fans were inclined to take him seriously All. however. were agreed that should the captain carry out his dire threat baseball would lose prob ably the most versatile character in it's history.
 Captain Cobb has been in the chernicai warfare branch of the service for the past six months, and was assigned to duty overseas The other day he returned from Europe just in time to spend his 3zd birthday anniversary on American soil Cobb was born in Royston, Ga, on December 1S 1886. This fact is worth re- nlembering since the question is often asked and books giving baseball informa- ton have missed it. in most cases And we may add a few other facts for the in- formation of fandom
 Cobb darws the largest salary ever
 He is the biggest drawing card in the history of baseball.
 He was returned batting champion of the major leagues in 10 seasons.
 He joined the Tigers in the season of tg05
 Cobb was + years of age when his name first appeared in the box score of a professional game. He was then 8 member of the Anniston team in the Ala bama- Tennessee league. Before that he had played few money games with the Royston Rompers, his share of the dividends usually amounting to less than one dollar.
 Cobb was the son of a country editor and politician. His boyhood held nothing out of the ordinary. He got his first chance with Augusta, Ga, but was fred so the story goes, because he knocked out home run when he had been or dered to lay down a bunt. Augusta once tried to sell Cobb to Charleston for $50 but Charleston couldn't see Cobb for $50 This was in 1905. Detroit later offered s70O for him delivered f. O. b. Detroit, and Cobb arrived here breaking into the major league while still in his teens.
 In 1905 Cobb got into fl games as Tiger He batted an even 300. He raised this to 350 the next year and ever since that time he has batted to or above 400
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Go to our Indiana dealer today and order your truck.
 It will probably make you money as an investment to order at once-and ws know it will make you money an sarner.
 Every Indiana dealer is authorized to give you that guarantee in writing at the time you order your Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Order Your Indiana

Go see him or phone him now.
 The following are the present prices of all Indiana models, F. O. B. Marion, Ind: 1-Ton, $2150; h-Ton, $2600;- 2-Ton, S2800; 31l Ton, $3450; 5-Ton, $4600; the lowest prices at which absolutely depend able trucks can be built
 Write us for our Hauling Cost" Book ! Lit is free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
ALBANY

Albany, December 2S-(Special )-Albany police are searhing for two men alleged 10 have stolen s104 from Dick Roper, Al claims two strangers entered his place of business and asked to be allowed to warm by the stove there He said he gave them permission and then while he waited on a customer the strangers rifled drawer in which he had the funds to pay his taxes. He said he could Identify either of the men.
 The little city of Trinity six mllea from here, boasts of 150 members of the Red Cross as result of the recent drive. Trinity is given population Of less than 200 by the census The citizens there also, average s150 each in the purchase of War Savings Stamps and subscribed more than $10.oOo to Liberty Bonds.
 J. A. Black of Albany. has received ment that his son, Sergt Sam Black was killed in action october 15.
 John A. Thomson, popular member of the city council of Decatur, owes the return of several hens which had been stolen from him to the affection with which he was held by the fowls. He made great pets of them and was dis consulate when they were astolen re- gently. Then he walked into a local grocery and the caclSle of delight ema- hating from coop attracted his atten- ton and he recognized his own property The grocery promptly returned the fowls. Three negro boys have been arrested by the Decatur police in connection with the case.
 In recognition of his long and useful membership in the lodge, w. G. McI<oin was presented with jewel by Decatur lodge, No. B, l. o. O. r., Thursday oxyo nj
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

The docks at Bristol are owned by the city and administered by a committee appointed by the city council. They can accommodate the largest steamers and are well equipped, being provided with storage and warehouses of all kinds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Mrs. Leyie Dead

SvIacauea December -(Special) Mrs. Otis Levie died Thursday night after a lingering illness The funeral service was conducted Friday by Rev Aldridge of the First Methodist church, and burial had in the Marble City ceme- terv Friday afternoon. She leaves nus hand and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Seaweed offers prolific source of fuel oil when present supplies are ex- hausted, according to an English pro- lessor, who has obtained seven gallons from d ton of vegetable matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

In recognition of his long and useful membership in the lodge, w G. Mckoin was presented with jewel by Decatur. evening &
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-06-21
To GET
SUGAR ARE MADE
AMERICUS AND SUMTER COUNT
WILL BE WITHOUT ANY THIS
WEEK-SEVERAL CARLOADS ARE
NOW ON THE WAY.

AMERICUS, Ca, June 20.-Special
Americas and Sumter county are
practically without sugar, and it is
certain that by Saturday there will
OF be pound for sale in the county.
Every drug store making its own sy-
rups is complaining that it is without
sugar, and scores of households
haven't spoonful. The jobbers are
without any, and the retailers have
very small quantities They are selling
brown and powdered and even lump
sugar now to take the place of the
graduated.
Food Administrator Mangum held a
conference today with Mr.. Thomas R.
Cain of Albany, district agent for the
American Sugar Refinery, with the
view of effecting the movement of SUI
gar to this community. An order for
a minimum car was placed by the
Americas Grocery Company, and it is
expected to arrive in about two weeks.
The other jobbers have sugar on the
way from Savannah, but the date of it's
arrival is uncertain.