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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

The friendship OF Russia for Servia
has long been an A B of the Balkan
problem. Russia was bound by ties
of race and religion TO protect Servia.
She was equally bound by self-interest.
For two centuries il had been Russia ;
ambition TO get access to the Mediter-
ranean, either by conquering Turkey
or by having the Turkish possessions
fall into the hands OF friendly Balkan
states. 1t was therefore as certain
that Russia would try to protect the
independence of Servia in 1914 as that
the United States would try to pro-
tect South America against attack by
a European power.
The attack of Austria upon Servia
did bring Russia to the rescue, but
Russia showed every desire to avoid
war. First, she induced Servia TO make
a most submissive answer to the Aus
trian ultimatum. Then, she accepted
all offers of mediation between herself
and Austria, and agreed to accept any
form of conference which Germany
might suggest. Finally, she proposed
that the AGstro-Servian dispute
should be referred to the Hague Tri-
bunal. When Austria and Germany re-
fused or evaded these proposals and
Austria pushed her attack on Servia,
Russia July 29) ordered a partial
mobilization of her troops, but later
July 30l offered to give up her mill
tary preparations If Austria would
agree Ito eliminate from her ultima
tum points which viol..te the sovereign
rights of SerVia" The answer was a
fiat refusal.
n IY.1x ~ ind n
sia's partial mobilization by calling out
all her troops, and Russia followed suit.
Then, for the first time July 81,
Austria began to negotiate. AT once
the German emperor seized the reins
and ordered the Gar to stop all mill
tary preparations within twelve hours.
To obey, in view of German and Aus
trian preparedness for war, would
have been madness. The Car replied
by urging the emperor to join with
him in working for the preservation OF
peace, even though they were both
calling out their forces. But Emperor
William was unyieldng, and later in
the day (Aug. u declared war on Rus
STA.
Can anyone doubt that Germany
forced war upon Russia?
Under the terms of the Dual Alliance
(189D, France was bound to come to
the help of Russia if she was attacked
by Germany, and there was no doubt
that she would be loyal to her obi
cations. But Germany did not desire
to wait until France should come in;
her plan was to crush France and then
turn upon slow-mobilizing Russia.
Indeed, Germany was prepared, if nee
essary, to goad France into war The
German ambassador in Paris was ac-
cordingly instructed July 81 to de-
mand that if France decided to remain
neutral, she must surrender her great
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

fortresses, Toul and Vardun b.
many as a pledge of her neutralits yer
From the very start, France ma,.
every EFFORT TO preserve the paaca &c
Europe. She encouraged all he neao VI
proposals put forward in any ousTtH'
Jaures, the great French Social,
told the simple truth when he SOY
July 29): Il have never shrnnk fr".
bringing on my head the hatred NJ ,"1
chauYinists by my stubborn and w.
cessant efforts to bring Germany ana
france closer together, and ON
therefore now entitled TO state tb.t -.
the present moment the French Gov
eminent desire peace and are lahopina
for its maintenance"
Great Britain declared war on Ger.
many, Aug. 4, after Germany had in
vaded neutral Belgium. Britain had
given Germany three warnings (mIv
80. 81, Aug. y that British oDinioI
would not stand for such an Outrage
because her own national safety ana
her honor as a sworn defender Of Rel
gian neutrality We're at stake Tho
British ultimatum turned upon This
point and nothing else; and Goschen's
conversation with Won Jagow indicates
that if Germany had agreed (Aug. A. to
desist from attacking Belgium. Britain
would have refrained from her declara
ton of war.
The desire to crush Germany com
mercially had nothing to do with Brit.
aims entering the war. IT this had
been her aim, she would have put up
a tariff wall which would have been
a cheaper method of self-protection
than war
The Entente of Britain with France
! $500 and Russia $500 was not
| formed to crowd Germany out Of the
sun. 1t was formed to remove causes
of friction between Britain and the
other powers, so as to make il imp0s.
| sible for Germany to induce either of
| them to join her in an attack on Brit
ain 1t was Britain's answer to Ger.
manys increase of her navy and
tOasts to The Day, but it did not
provide for an attack on Germany
The British foreign minister Sir +.
| Grey, labored as zealously as the
French and Russian diplomats to pre-
vent the outbreak of the war The
supreme proof of the innocence Of The
purposes of the Triple Entente is
found in Grey's offer of July 81:
g. if Germany could get any reason.
able proposal put forward which made
| it clear that Germany and Austria
were striving to preserve European
peace. and that Russia and France
would be unreasonable if they reject
ed it, if Russia and France would
not accept it His Majesty's govern
ment would have nothing more 10 DO
with the consequences"
France and Russia entered the war
because Germany was bound to have
it so; Britain entered the war because
Germany treacherously invaded Bel
GUM.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

Here IS Il bit Of information from a
London newspaper that might be
worthy Of attention from people who
in their haste are for the extermlna-
tlon Of whole tribe Of plucky little
birds: FIFTY years ago there was an
organized destruction Of sparrows in
several English counties. A gnat and
insect plague followed. Then the
farmers were glad to pay any reason
able price for live sparrows at Covent
Garden"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
Some Good Advice.

There is no getting away from
the obvious facts in connect II
with the following which we have
clipped from the 500 News:
Spring is the best time in which
to clean up.
This is spring.
Therefore, clean up.
Paint up.
Whitewash.
Clear away rubbish.
Haul off tim cans and broken
glass.
Mend a fence or a window.
Fix a leaky roof or a broken
hinge.
Clean up the back yard.
Clean up the vacant lot.
Clean the streets, alleys and side
walks.
Your home will be better to look
upon, and healthier to live in.
So will the neighborhood III which
you dwell-and the whole city.
Take a tip from the good house
wife.
She goes from cellar to attic with
broom and mop and busting rag.
That back yard and vacant lot
will make fine gardens.
America needs gardens.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

A Prussan professor has decided
that we have no right to call our
selves Americans, and he and his ilk
ARE coming names for the inhabitants
Of the United States, possibly to be
enforced when the kaiser has CON
Quered this country. The chances are
That we Will keep on calling our
selves Americans to the end of the
chapter, leaving the kaiser and his
professors TO reconcile themselves to
the situation as best they can.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

Filth and disease Turk in rub
hish-strewn back yards and vacant
lots.
The house will last longer if
painted this spring.
The fence will wear better with
a coat of whitewash.
Both will look better.
If every man, aided and abetted
by every woman and child, were to
start out to-day and clean up, first
around their homes, aud would in
sist upon the city officials doing
their share, why, fellow citizens,
this city of ours would be SO far
ahead of fairyland's IS potle s
Town" that there'd be no compar-
ison.
Get out the rake and the shovel,
the paint brush and wheelbarrow.
The sooner the better is the time
to begin.
Ruv vnur counora NJ w hitrnan, G
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

One Of the remarkable features OF
the war Is the apparently little part
in 1t is being taken by the kaiser and
his six sons. For monarch whose
protested ambition is TO rival Fred
erlck the Great. Alexander and Ma
roleon rolled into one, the kaiser is
singularly quiescent.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

1t IS sald that government chemists
have discovered more deadly gas
than amy used by the Germans. It
Is IN line with poetic justice for them
to get taste OF their own frlghtful-
ness. And II our endeavors in that
Imitation succeed, we win soon have
them complaining OF the barbarous
Yankees.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
DoYou Enjoy Life?

A man in good physical condition is
almost certain to enjoy life, while the
bilious and dyspeptic are respondent.
do not enjoy their meals and feel mis-
cradle good share of the time This ill
feeling is nearly always unnecessary.
A few doses of Chamberlain Tablets
to tone up the stomach, improve diges-
itOn aud regulate the bowels is all
that is needed. Try it.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
ORIGINAL AMERICANS.

Contrary to prevailing notions, the
red Indian is coming back" Govern
ment reports show that, instead Of
passing away, the American Indian In
the United States Is just coming into
his own. The commissioner Of Indian
affairs reports that he has furnished
the Indians nearly three times as much
seed as during any previous year, and
there Is every indication that they are
becoming thoroughly aroused to their
industrial opportunity. A number of
Indians are becoming successful farm
ers and stock raisers. In public life
and in public Office, IN the professions,
ana In the trades, Indians are quite as
prominent and successful as whites,
IN proportion to their numbers. 1t Is
true that the Indian Of the blanket
and wicbiup is disappearing. The
change has not always been for the
better. Too often he absorbs the white
mans vices and diseases, along with
his modern improvements" In a
tardy day, we are trying to do our
duty by the Indians.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

The applicant for citizenship who
failed to get II because he spelled
'cnt' with k has Just grievance
against the English language. The
fact that he has two children in the
United States army was not enough
10 make up for his advocacy Of sim
plifed spelling.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

An officer at Spartanburg has been
court-martlaled and dismissed from
the army for bullying his men. No
wonder the Teutonic officers despise
an army where mere prvates have
rights which officers are bound to re-
speCt
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

The manner IN which words change
their meaning has always been inter.
esios The word pacihst Las reversed
Itself within tbe observation Of a Sin.
gle generation. 1t now means habit.
IA trouble msksr
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
PITR". POINTERS ABOUT FOOD

The pr0-German pessimist who says
the American people will not save
food for those who are fighting our
battles for us in France doesn't know
the American people nor in spirit be-
long to them. Food Stacker is his
proper name.
II food conservation IS not voluntary
now il will be involuntary by and by
The food must be had. There will be
no need of rationing in this country if
the people will be rational.
All city, county, State and munic
ipal institutions must make their puT-
Chases according to the wleat-substi-
tute regulations, possible exceptions
being made for hospitals, asylums,
and sanitariums on a physicians re-
quirement. Private schools. colleges.
and universities using three barrels of
-four and meal month may have
baking licenses.
Skim milk makes excellent cottage
cheese and cottage cheese is an excel
lent food 1t seems hard to believe, but
in protein value pound of cottage
cheese equals ~ pounds of sirloin
steak. On the basis of energy pound
of cottage cheese equals Sl3 ounces of
strloin steak. and. of course, is far
cAeaper Try it,
What does the enemy care whether
food is sunk in the sea, or thrown into
the garbage can? 1t is all the same
TO the Kaiser.
Last year every business man IN
Uhrichsville. Ohio, adopted the plan
of closing his shop at noon every
Wednesday and devoting the remain
der of that day working in a garden
either his own or A community garden.
or upon neighboring farm.
Sugar sunk in the bottom OF a .ea
cup or a coffee cup is the same as
sugar sunk in the bottom of the ocean
by q submarine-it'S wasted.
There are always a few people who
refuse to do what the Government
asks them, BUT this should not be- an
excuse for The rest of US TO do like
wise
Reduce the eat.
In wheat and meat
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

The pr0-German pessimist who says
the American people will not save
food for those who are fighting our
battles for us in France doesn't know
the American people nor in spirit be-
long to them. Food Stacker is his
proper name.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
Why Russia, France and Great Britain
Entered the War
BY G. c. SELLERY, Professor of History.
University of Wisconsin

of Dcfe.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

II food conservation Is not voluntary
now it will be involuntary by and by.
The food must be had. There will be
no need of rationing in this country if
the people will be rational.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS

Prepared by
Miss Della Emunson. Co. Supt. of Schools and
Miss Agnes Boyington. Supervising Teacher.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

Buy your camera at Whitman's
Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

There is a work for every person Il
do in this war-food is ammunition
are you wasting il?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

Sugar wasted in America would
Keep many little children in the coun-
tries OF our Allies from starvation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

II YOU have a food conservation plan
OF recipe pass 1t on 70 your neighbOrs
and your friends be in the service. :"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

What does the enemy care whether
food is sunk in the sea. or thrown into
the garbage can? 1t is all the same
10 the Kaiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Miles Of Shipyards
 Line North Atlantic

New York, September -22. Miles of ship ways. their timbers towering above marsh-sirted bays and rivers; hundreds of hulls, their naked or haif-clad ribs yawning skyward; acres of giant cranes and derricks. machine shops and saw mills-this, in composite, is a picture of war-driven shipbuildng on the north At lantic coast, where more than l50,UO0 men are striving to help make good the na- tion's promise of a bridge, of ships from the homeland to it's soldiers over seas.
 These men equivalent almost to four divisions of the troops whose needs they are serving. have completed s vessels, capable of carrying 325. 5.oO0 tons of cargo on a, single trip. They have launched 70 others. And all this in year when preparation rather than production neces- sarily has been the task of the newly created eastern yards.
 Make Schwab forget the Pacific,'' was the placarded message which greeted the Emergency Fleet corporations director general when he visited a Connecticut shipyard. The enthusiasm which dic- e@eCb IiAO SlOStiI 10 GAUlDileu py d great majority of the managers and workers III the plants which dot the coast from Maine to Virginia and inland waters as lar west as Lake Erie. Outdistanced in production early in the war by the al- ready organized shipbuildng industry of the Pacific, the Atlantic yards now are getting their stride, and standardization of their output-a type to a plant-will speed the work. They have performed a miracle in assembling materials. erect ing plants and housings, training ship builders and building ships.
 FIVE YEARS WORK
 In this accomplishment, which in peace times would have occupied five years rather than F months, there has been a graphic illuStrat ton of the first half of the war departments work or fight policy. Not by compulsion-for the ship builders are volunteers-men have Hooked by thousands to the Atlantic yards and have labored through days of ten hours. There is nothing figurative in the sweat of the riveter's brow. And the riveter, backbone of the industry, is typical of his fellows. Wages are high, from the laborer's $40 to the rivet drivers S2o or 80 day, but emergency has com-, pelled their payment.
 Production, encouraging as it is, has not kept pace with the Emergency Fleet cor poration's programme. There are many contributing causes-scarcity of materials, transportation delays, inadequate labor supply and absenteeism of 5workmen. Some of the shipworllers cannot stand the prosperity which suddenly has be- come their lot The result is five days work where there might be six, and consequent slowing up of production. Near the larger cities absenteeism aver ages 15 to 20 per cent, tapering down to 5 and 10 per cent in the more isolated communities Managers, at first attrib- uting the trouble to Sunday work, when employees drew double pay and, in many cases, 'laid off a week day for recrea- ton. generally have discontinued seven- day operations, except in emergencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
WHEN YOU WAKE UP DRINK GLASS
 OF HOT WATER
Wash the poIsons and toxins from system before putting moro
 food into stomach.

Wash yourself on the inside before breakfast like you do on the outside. This is vastly more important because the skin pores do not absord impurl- ties into the blood, causing illness, while the bowel pores do.
 For every ounce of food and drink taken into the stomach, nearly an ounce of waste material must be car- ried out of the body. If this waste material is not eliminated day by day it quickly ferments and generates poisons gases and toxins which are absorbed or sucked into the blood stream, through the lymph ducts which should suck only nourishment to sus- tain the body.
 A splendid health measure is tc drink before breakfast each day, 8 glass of real hot water with tea. spoonful of limestone phosphate in it, 9-..ch is a harmless way to wash these poisons, gases and toxins from the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels; thus cleansing, sweetening and fresh- ening the entire alimentary canal be- fore putting more food into the stom- ach.
 A quarter pound of limestone phos- phate costs but very little at the drug store, but is sufficient to make anyone an enthusiast on inside -bathing.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

The most important minerals known to exist in the Arctic are coal and iron The former abounds in incalculable quantities in situations where further exploration may make it of service, but meantime it is systematically worked only in the Farce Islands and Spitz- bergen. The rapid exhaustion of iron deposits elsewhere is causing anxious eyes to be turned to those within the. Arctic. and more than one expedition recently sent out have had their eex- animation as a main object.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
WHAT A GERMAN
 PEACE IS LIKE Writer, Just Arrived in Lon- don From Bucharest, Tells of Terrible Atrocities

London, September -(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press. .)-"What German Peace is Like" is the head ing of an article written for the Week. ly Dispatch by Annie Parr, who has just arrived in London from Bucharest.
 T was in Bucharest when the Ger mans entered the Rumanian capital" she writes. ''They had evidently de- cided that it would not be wise to shock the world with another Belgium, and they were careful to keep their troops under control, but they were the mas
 ters. I remember a male friend of mine who was returning home from dinner in evening clothes being stopped in the streets in the middle of the win- ter and compelled to sweep away the snow for hours in the bitter cold.
 Many beautiful home was wrecked The Germans had no scruples about converting drawing rooms into stables for their horses, and front gardens into cemeteries for their dead.
 "Terrible atrocities were committed by the Bulgarians. and the suff erings of the prisoners they took were un- speakable. Of 30,000 Rumanians taken prisoner only 5000 returned, and they were in an appalling condition. They were SkeletonS, scarcely dpic to Wdih. At the station they seemed too weak to eat or drink. When we offered them food they simply sank down on to bench and burst into tears.
 Tt was most tragic homecoming for the Rumanian soldiers following upon the crushing peace terms. It has left on my mind an unforgettable impression of what a German peace | is like. Those soldiers came back in Irags and half-starved to homes that had been reduced to poverty. They had to witness in silence the insolent bear ing of the German .soldiery in their streets. The officers were told they would either have to salute the Ger
 man officers or take off their uniforms.
 They preferred to take off their uni
 forms
 There are still plenty of German sol
 diers there looking fat and well and at
 no pains to conceal their satisfaction at the conclusion of a peace which has put crushing economic burden onto
 Rumania and bound the country and
 it's trade hand and foot to the Ger mans. The one hope of the people is an allied victory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Have You These Symptoms !?

Tired and Drowsy feelings accom- panied by headaches; depression or state of indolence; roughness of skin: breaking out or eruptions; hands red like sunburn: sore mouth; tongue, lips and throat flaming red; much mucous and choking, indigestion and nausea; diarrhoea or constipation mind affected. and many others. Write for book nov.
 DIR. W. J. McCRARY. Inc. Dept. .12 Carbon Hill. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

But every days muster still has its list of absentees, obviously a serious blow to efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Wash Goods Department 3rd

Beautiful Gingham-We are showing immense quantities of the best and most beautiful Gingham at prices from 7c to 1Oc cheaper than the market quotes them. We advise you to pur- chase Ginghams now, as later on they will be high and scarce.
 Fancy Plaid Gingham-27 inches wide, standard qualities, extra AEn pretty patterns. Per yard .... fJI Dress Cinsham-32 inches wide, ele- gant large fancy plaids, E0n real zephyr. Per yard ...... JO| Mill-End Ginsham-Any length you want; first class, strong, durable Gingham, dress, romper and 00o shirting patterns. Per yard :. JCS Manhattan Shirting Madras-New and pretty patterns, neat and 10o fancy stripes. Per yard ..... JCS POPLIN-36 inches wide, highly mer- cerized, the best and prettiest cotton goods for ladies' and 6n
 children's wear. Per yard .. JJC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
PELLAGRA
 CAN BE CURED

More than 5000 persons have taken the Dr. w. J. McCrary Pellagra Rem edy, every one of whom has been per- fectly satisfied with results of treat ment If 1t doesn't cure to your satis- faction. 1t costs nothing. Pellagra treat ed in all stages. Treatment taken in privacy of home; contains no habit forming drugs; total cost small: terms easy; results guaranteed. Delay is dan- eerouS; investigate noMi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-05
Married Yesterday Morning.

Yesterday morning at 1880 at
the brides home occurred the mar
riage of Mr.. John Mccall to Miss
Bertha Berg. Rev. Glesne of the
United Lutheran church officiated.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Peterson and is one of
Decorah's excellent young ladies.
She is a singer of much ability and
been a member of the church choir
here for several years, and has a
host of admiring friends. The
husband of her choice is one of
our we'll known and popular young
men and is in the automobile bust
ness, conducting a garage on West
Water street After the marriage
ceremony they departed via auto
mobile for Calmar where they took
the train for Minneapolis where
they will spend their honeymoon.
We join with their many friends
in extending congratulations and
best wishes.