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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-25

Bentz-Landis Auto Co.
Mash" National Mercer"
180S-1O Logan st. Phone 461
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-25

G. L. Conover
Case"
1884 Howard st. Phone 1901
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
LAND BANK LOANS
SHOW AN INCREASE
LOUISIANA AND SOUTH ENTER
ING ON NEW ERA ACCORDING
TO FEDERAL OFFICIAL.
STOCK AND BETTER TOOLS
Farmer Awakes To Good Living Con-
dillon, Good Sanitation and Cat
tIe-Means Better Farms
Everywhere.
New Orleans

New Orleans
"a new era is dawning in the farm
ing history of the South
This statement was made by G. c.
Gaspard, secretary of the Federal
Lang Bank, in explaining the sudden
increase in applications for farm
loapS that has followed the signing
of tie armistice. Before the cessation
of hostilities, the application for farm
loans averaged about $4,000 a day
from the states of Louisiana, Missis-
sippi and Alabama. Since the signing
of the arnistice this figure has in
creased steadily until the total appli-
cations for two days reached the
S215,000 mark, an increase of over 400
per cent.
1.-THE figures tell story of a new
order of things in the South, so far as
the farmer is concerned" said Mr..
Gaspard; "and war is responsible Tor
it. Urged to exert themselves as a
patriotic duty, the farmers of the
South, during the war, found out what
really can be done, and they are not
going to be satisfied in the future
with old methods.
America as a whole is awake &c
the intensive competition that will
come after the war is settled, and
the farmer of the South Is not sleep
ing. Development will be the watch
word, and the sudden increase in ap
plications for loans, many of which
are being used for improvements
show that in Mississippi, Alabama
and Louisiana no time is being lost.
"In striking contrast to the past
the farmer OF the South now knows
the value of gsod living conditions
good sanitation, live stock, and mod
ern farm equipment. This is going t.
become more and more noticeable al
the boys, who have had an opportun
fly to see and learn much while the.
were serving their country, return
home. It means better farms for tn
Southland better farms mean BET
ter South"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

eion ana fine Reconstruction OF this area IS III
o ot,a,,a Of governmental departments. Part OF
tbis section of the devastated area is now the
site of new steel shipyard employing about q,
600 men who are engaged in building steer
steamships of 10000 tons. This new industry
of vast benefit to Halifax, was estaohsheu lo ".
loving the disaster, and, no doubt because OF
the disaster.
In view of what she has suffered and overcome
in the past, Halifax may well lift with prloe d
head 'bloody but unbowed," and say with W. H.
Henley, the author of "Invictis:"
"Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
l thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
Keeping Workers Amused

1.-THE greatest problem with war workers is
keeping them amused" says J. Fl. Common, who is
in charge of the welfare work at the united
States Explosives Plant "C' at Nitro w. Va. For
unless the workers are able to find entertainment
they won't work.
AT the present time there are 150OO workmen
at Nitro and IT is planned to increase that number
70 10000 But despite the high wages it is diff
cult to keep the 5000 there. Wages are almost
unhelievably high For example: Office boys are
started at $50 a month; stenographers at 500,
and / have seen the weekly pay envelopes OF
many carpenters with more than 500 inside.
However 1t is an actual fact that 20 per cent OF
the workmen who are transported there at the
expense of the government disappear en- route
and more than so per cent of those who arrive 90
not stay more than two or three days
you see, Nitro is q new town about twelve
miles from Chariestown, w. Va. It's in dry Sec
ton of the country with absolutely nothing to at
tract workers except high wages And as soon
as the majority of workers save bank roll they
depart for pleasanter and wetter chimes.
sThat's why welfare department has been es.
tablished at this plant, where million pounds OF
powder will be manufactured daily when every.
thing is in operation. 1t was found that unless
the men were amused when they finished 'theii
work they simply wouldn't remain-no matter
what wages were paid.
aOf course we do all the welfare work that Is
being done In the most modern plants. We have
various kinds of hospitals free medical attention
and all that sort of thing. We even I'LL the teeth
of the workmen free of charge Houses are be
ing built so that the workInen may bring thell
families ard there is everything for their crea
ture comforts, but that isn't enough. The work
men miss the excitement of life In the big cities
they miss the lights. the rush and that feeling
Of being in the SWIM 50 to speak. While the,
were merely onIookers they felt that they wer'
taking part In the days events. When they ge
to Nitro they soon become dissatisfied and de
pressed.
"A person who has never worked In place o
this kind cannot appreciate how essential amuse
ment is to HIS well being. But must say that w
are doing everything possible to keep the worker
happy and contented. I'm here In New York =
recruit q band and arrange for the appearance o
q few musical plays. OF course the summe
months will not be so depressing for we have bull
scores of bath houses on the river near the plan
and hundreds OF rowboats and canoes have beel
ordered IT'S the duh winter we're most afraid Of
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

A great increase in cattle and other
live stock raising in Louisiana is ex-
pected following the return of normal
conditions. Agriculture had fessen-
ing appeal to people generally prior 10
the war, and the inclination had been
more and more toward the cities and
towns, tending to abnormal proper
ton between production and consump-
tion. The war has taught the value,
and high plane of agriculture, and no
phase has attracted people within the
intervening time more than live stock.
culture.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
ZE1IHNSAI2T RZIZDI10:S
EZECZZD ~ H0IH5E TIE
HQfZEZESS

different types. There is a nat
ural granite procurable in Hall
fax, and hydro-stone material
closely resembling this is being
used, as well as cream-White
stucco and rough textured brick.
In the Gottingen street area
the. houses are grouped around
courts, and lawns and play
grounds are part of the general
development. The architects
have considered the devastated
area as an entirety for develop
ment purposes, and as the COM
mission backing them has full
power to carry out its ideas,
the result should be a very
interesting experiment in hous-
ing and town planning.
The new main boulevards laid
out by the commission are 81
feet wide, and the secondary
streets vary in width from 80 to
60 feet. Fort Needham, a very
picturesque spot of historic in
terest, has been taken over for
park purposes by the commits
sion, and throughout the new
development large spaces have
been set apart as places OF
amusement and recreation.
The dominion and imperial
government owned the water
front property which bore the
brunt of the Mont Blanc eXplo-
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

The War Prison Labor and National
Waste Reclamation Section of the la
Dor division of the War Industries
Board has inaugurated national CAM
paign for the salvaging of waste ma
terials as a part of the war program,
according to letter sent out from
Washington to mayors of all cities
and towns Of more than five thousand
population, a copy of which letter has
been received by the State Council Of
Defense at Baton Rouge.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
STATE HAPPENINGS.

During the period Of reorganiza-
ton, and until we can find out what
the policies of the government are,
we must depend entirely upon yoa
to keep up organization morale
through publicity" says telegram
from National Publicity Director Rey-
nolds to John Marshall, secretary of
the Safe Council of Defense.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

December 7 has been set as the date
on which this nation will pay united
tribute to Great Britain for that
country's part in the war and for its
"valor on land and sea" by the ma
tional committee representing all pa
triotic bodies, and in a telegram re-
ceived by Governor Pleasant from AL
ton B. Parker, chairman Of that CON-
mittee, the governor is requested TO
start the ball rolling to make Louis
lana one Of the leaders in the cele-
brations.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

While the Tangipahoa Parish Fair
Association has abandoned this years
fair on account of the influenza cpl
demic, it has been decided to co-ope.
rate with the st. Tammany Parish
Fair Association in holding a joint
fair in which Washington parish will
also be invited to join, making a tri-
parish undertaking.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Two transcontinental roads extend
ing across Louisiana will be repre-
scented and discussed at the highway
convention to be held in Chicago De-
cember and 5. These highways are
the old Spanish Trail and the Jeffer-
son Highway. the former traversfng
the state east and west. the other
southeast and northwest.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29


aid In alternating its
distress. The British
government gave So
100000 and the Cana
dian government, al
ready under vast ex-
pense because of the
war, gave $5,0O0,000
shortly after the INT
explosion occurred, and
later added $7,000,000
more so that Halifax
would be assured of a
square deal.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
QUITE 50.

Kaiser--G say. Max, what does Wilson mean bs
all this talk he's giving us7 so
Max he means, All Highest, TO say, 'If your
come down. we Won't shoot
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Anti-vice restrictions in Monroe
will continue to be rigidly enforced
Mayor H. D. Apgar announced. Since
the abolition of the restricted district.
vice conditions have been materially
improved and the police have been In
structed to use all diligence to pre-
vent soldiers from obtaining liquor
here.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

More than 100000 acres Of land
In the six Southern States Of Alabama,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi. Ten
nessee and Texas have been rendered
to the federal government to provide
farm homes for soldiers and sailors,
according to L. G. Sinnard of the
United States Reclamation Service.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

The Board Of Trade has taken up
the problem of developing foreign
trade through New Orleans after the
war, and already has appointed .
strong committee to handle the mat
ter of getting information and plan
ming agencies that viii put the port
on the map.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Influenza has been conquered COM
pletely II, Louisiana was the announce
ment made by DR.. G. M. Corrupt, fed
eral surgeon in charge of the situa-
ton. Dr. Corrupt said all danger fs
over and is sending report to Wash
ington showing the state cleared and
asking to be relieved of his special
duties.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

At a meeting Of the Pontchartrain
Levee Board, held at its domicile 1t
Convent. bond issue OF $500. 900 was
ordered issued to pay on an accumu-
lation OF high water expenses dating
back to 1913.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

since the beginning Of the infuen-
"a epidemic in Louisiana there have
been approximately $4,000 cases IN
the state, according to unofficial re-
ports. Full reports on the number Of
deaths have not been received.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

At the session of the Red RiverPrss-
bytsry, Rev. Dr. G. 8. NewmaB Gf
Monroe. retired a. moderator and ReE..
]. n. Sales. Of Monr0e, was sieeted
TO succeed him. Routine matters wsre
disposed Of at the business secession.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Captain w. J. Hardee, city engineer
and one Of the most prominent fig.i
ures I'm the public life Of New Orleans.
died at his home of complications re-
sulting from an attack Of influenza.
He had been III one month.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

At q meeting OF the town council Of
Amite the budget Of expenditures for
the year was made out and adopted.
The budget Gals for $500. with 81
oa8 OF that amount to be used ID the
Improvement and maintenance Of the
streets.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

cared for, and about $35000,000 worth OF property
was wiped out in few seconds.
A year has passed. What has been done for
Halifax and what has Halifax done for itself?
generous and sympathetic world handed
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Crime is on the decrease in New Or
leans. A comparison of the records
of the secretary of the police board
of the city shows that there were
6,544 fewer arrests made by the police
during the first eight months OF 1913
than for the corresponding period OF
1917, and 1912 less than the same
period of 1916. There is a 30 per cent
decrease in the number of murders for
the first eight months Of 1918 COM
pared with 1916.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

ne Citisens' Progressive Bank Of
Coiurohi4 has opened .its doors for
husinsss. ]. wv. james. one Of the
most successful planters and Iner-
chants Of the parish. y president.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

The recommendation of Charles La
throp Pack, president Of the American
Forestry Association, that women's
clubs throughout the United States
take up the movement to plant trees
along the national highways as a me-
mortal to the American soldiers VINO
lost their lives, has met with approv-
al in New Orleans.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

A suit was filed ct Mansfield by q
number Of citizens attacking the valid
ity Of the recent parish school cleo
ton that was held in August and pro.
mulgated August %, to levy q special
three-milI tar FOR the year 1918 to
supplement and make possible nine.
months school Tor this session.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Reports from the sugar factories
near Pcinte la Hache for their first
weeks work are encouraging. The
Juice is weighing heavy and the sac
charine matter very rich in sugar. The
tonnage per acre Is also better than
in the past I'VE years. Labor is
scarce.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29
Handsome Homes
Replace Those De- u
molished in the Great
Disaster That Wrecked
Biz Area One Year Ago

YEAR ago, on December 6, one-fifth OF
the city Of Halifax was blasted off the
map by the explosion of the steamer
Mont Blanc's cargo of INT. About
1000 people were killed, between 5000
and 5000 were wounded, SO We're made
totally blind. the sight Of about 800
people was seriously impaired, large
number of dependents were left I'M
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

The Bolikow. the fourth Ferris type
thirty-fve-hundred-ton ship built at
Morgan City, was launched from ths
shipyards OF the Union Bridge and
Construction Company.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

Hunters report ducks fewer In the
back bays and feeding grounds this
season than In many years. Lack OF
feed and the mild weather is the cause
OF It. Fur-bearing animals are scarce.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

The commission Of tive appointed
during the late session II the Louis
lana Legislature, to complete plans for
the Louisiana Monument 10 be placed
in the vicksburg National Park, will
meet soon to perfect plans for laying
the corner stone of the monument dur
ing the early part of 1918. This was
announced at meeting of the Louis
lana Historical Society.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29


population, copy of which letter has
been received by the State Council Of
Defense at Baton Rouge.
December has been set as the date
on which this nation will pay united
tribute to Great Britain for that
country's part in the war and for its
"valor on land and sea" by the ma
tional committee representing all pa
triotic bodies, and in telegram re-
ceived by Governor Pleasant from AL
ton B. Parker, chairman Of that COM
mittee, the governor is requested to
start the ball rolling to make Louis
lana one of the leaders in the cele-
brations.
Crime is on the decrease in New Or
leans. A comparison of the records
of the secretary of the police board
of the city shows that there were
6,544 fewer arrests made by the police
during the first eight months OF 1913
than for the corresponding period OF
1917, and 1872 less than the same
period of 1916. There is a 80 per cent
decrease in the number of murders for
the first eight months Of 1918 COM
pared with 1916.
AS in the days before the coming OF
the white man, Louisiana is to become
again the herding ground of buffalo.
/ Announcement has been made by M.
L. Alexander, of the State Depart
ment of Conservation, that six animals
from the famous Corbin bison herd
at Newport, New Hampshire, have
been obtained and will be shipped to
the state forest preserve at Urania,
La.
| The commission of five appointed
during the late session II the Louis
lana Legislature, to complete plans for
| the Louisiana Monument 10 be placed
/, in the vicksburg National Park, will
meet soon to perfect plans for laying
/ the corner stone of the monument dur
/ ing the early part of 1919. This was,
announced at meeting of the Louis
lana Historical Society.
The recommendation of Charles La
throp Pack, president Of the American
Forestry Association, that womens
clubs throughout the United States
take up the movement to plant trees
along the national highways as a me-
mortal to the American soldiers VINO
lost their lives, has met with approx
al in New Orleans.
Anti-vice restrictions in Monroe
will continue to be rigidly enforced
Mayor H. d. Apgar announced. Since
the abolition of the restricted district,
vice conditions have been materially
Improved and the police have been In
structed to use all diligence to pre-
went soldiers from obtaining liquor
here.
Two transcontinental roads extend
ing across Louisiana will be repre-
scented and discussed at the highway
convention to be held in Chicago De-
cemper ana .. Insse msnws, 49, a.s
son Highway, the former traversing
the state east and west. the other
southeast and northwest.
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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-29

AS in the days before the coming OF
the white man, Louisiana is to become
again the herding ground of buffalo.
Announcement has been made by M.
L. Alexander, of the State Depart
ment of Conservation, that six animals
from the famous Corbin bison herd
at Newport, New Hampshire. have
been obtained and will be shipped to
the state forest preserve at Urania,
La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
RnEUM8TICS
%. \.
All Over The County They Are Taking
"Neutr8ne Prescription 49,"

To be strong and free from all stiff
ness in your joints and muscles, just
think of it, for only SOC or $1.00 for
one or two weeks treatment.
"Neutrone Prescription 80" quick
ly absorbed into the system and in a
week or two brings blessed relief to
tired, weary infamed, swollen joints
and muscles.
It's easy to use. too, no fuss and
bother getting ready, no time lost rub
bling in fiery liniments or using hot
plasters, just take four times day
faithfully and all stiffness, swelling
and misery will vanish.
Used regularly it maeks the anne and
crippled strong and vigorous, draws
out all the stiffness, agony and in
flammation. It's fine. Get bottle
today at your druggist, soc and $1o0.
Mail orders filed on $100 size.
For sale by Howell's Pharmacy,
Americas, Ga, and leading druggists
c. erywhere adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
CIDER IS CAUSE
OF MANY FACING
RECORDER TODAY

Cider is again being sold in Ameri-
Gus, and it is such cider as will make
a person drunk.
Six or eight negroes in police court
this morning, when asked by Judge
Marshall on what they had become in
toxicated, said Cider" They also told
where they ad purchased it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
RUSSIAN EMBASSY
BELIEVES NATION
WILL Yet BE FREE

WASHINGTON. D. G., March 49,
That the Russian people, with contin
ued assistance and sympathy from the
Allies win yet recover from the Ger
man-Lenine peace blow and re-estab
llsh free and independent Russia is
the BELIEF expressed at the Russian
embassy here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-18
APPEAL FOR BOOKS
FOR THE SOLDIERS
MADE TO AMERICAS

An appeal for books for the soldiers
is made to the people of Americas.
All books donated to this cause may
be given to Miss Virginia Gum, libra>
rian at the Carnegie Library. She will
see that they are sent promptly.
Throughout the country this week
a campaign is in progress to secure
more books for the soldiers. General
Pershing is quoted as saying that he
wants fifty tons of reading matter ev-
cry month.
The people of Americas are asked
to give as many books as they can
Perhaps the book they don't want is
the very one that will appeal to some
soldier
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WILL, Mako AMERICA SINGING NATION


The organization of ''Libertyschoruses" all over
the country for the purpose of building up and
maintaining civilian morale through community
singing is forecasted by bulletin (Which has
lust been sent to every state council of the coun-
ell of national defense.
The program calls for the appointment of
state musical director in every state, to be chos
en- by the state council of defense and state div-
sion of the women's committee. Through the
county and community councils of defense the
State musical director will bring about the crea-
ton of local Liberty choruses throughout the
state Existing choirs, choruses glee clubs, and
musical associations will be utilized wherever
possible.
The Liberty choruses will sing at all patriotic
mass meetings and public gatherings of every
sort and no effort will be spared to use them
as means of making the people of every COM
munity learn the songs of our nation and it's
allies, and learn to get together and sing them.
A singing army not be deafeated. A
singing nation not be deafeated. The
object of the council of national defense is to
make the United States, throughout this war
and afterwards what it has never been before
a singing nation. The feeling of the council is
that the widest extension of organized singing
will not only be of great service in assisting the
organized speaking campaigns of the state
councils of defense-a result which it has al
ready had in States which have experimental
with it-but will unite the people of every COM
munty for the expression of their will to win,
and for a complete unity in the prosecu-
ton of war work