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The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01
ANOTHER SCHEME.

In the Sunday papers Hon. Gordon
Lee had an interview from Washing
ton, with copy of a letter which he
said he was mailing out to 4500 boys
in the Seventh District, for the pur-
pose of organizing them into wheat
growing clubs to grow wheat this
year and next year.
We quote from his letter as fol
lows:
'Now why can't l get you, and
about 800 other boys in our 7th Dis
trict, into great wheat producing
scheme for this year and next?"
If Mr.. Lee can get our farmer boys
organized, and get them to sow wheat
now, and produce a crop this year,
it will certainly be some great
scheme"
To us it look like the great scheme
Mr.. Lee wants to work is to make
the people of the 7th District forget
his former Zine up with the liquor
interests, and his more recent refusal
to Cline up" with the President in
favor of woman suffrage.
Right at the moment his appeal is
really
Dear Corn Club Boys:
Wont your daddies vote for mt
again pleasef"\
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

We did not exactly like the fuel
administration closing order, as con-
strued by the state authorities last
Monday, but we felt sure that the
4 after would right itself, and we
have since been advised by the local
fuel administrator that the conserv-
alton of coal is the only object of
the order, and that under present or
ders those places which use no heat
may be kept open on Mondays. The
storm of protest that went up all
over the state was probably unneces-
sary after all.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01
TO MARIETTA Journal:

l am sending you little article
was so glad to read your editorials
on suffrage.
We owe a duty to ourselves to
shake up our Representatives-who
bask in luxury, purring contentedly
stroking their own fur, until they
touch Votes for Women. They hug
ged the Liquor side until they were
afraid it would fail to re-elect them
They would rather die, or join the
army than see a woman trying to
select proper rules.
MRS. w. H. FELTON,,
Cartersville.
We are publishing the above re-
ferred to letter in another column
and as it is with all Mrs. Felton's
writings, this letter is well worth
reading.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

We have had good deal to say
lately about the moral courage it
takes to save money when there are
all kinds of temptations to spend, anc
this gives pertinence to the follow
ing clipping:
"Willie: Pa, when has man horse
sense?'
"Pa; When he can say May
my son, ."
Wit and wisdom are so admirably
blended in these two sentences thai
it is hard to say which predominates
May more of us acquire horse sense
by the MAY" method.-The Progress.
sive Farmer.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

Little Johnnie, who has been learn
ing to write poetry from Lawson
Fields, wrote the following war re-
port:
Kizer Bill, went up the hill,
to take a look at france,
kizer bill, came down the hill,
with bullets in his pance."
Johnnie will next go after the prize
Governor Dorsey is offering for the
best thrift stamp jingle.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

Marietta, Ca, February 1st, 1918.
A lot Of country folks who already
have plenty of corn meal are kicking
about that fifty-fifty flour and meal
selling arrangement. Why make
them use three times as much as they
do flour?
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

We remember an old minstrel song
entitled IL wants what / wants when
l wants it" but these days it's all
changed. "You takes what you gets
when you gets it,"
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

We heard one fellow say he would
rather do without both sugar and
flour, than to go to France, and he
did not look like Stacker at that
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

This is time when we must be
willing to surrender some of our
personal rights" in the interest of
our country, so let's do it with good
humor.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

Better think it over carefully first.
You might be wrong about 1T after
all.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

That "buck saw proposition has
helped to cure the coal trouble at
our house.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

If the fuel administrator orders
you to shut up shop, why just go
home and dig up the ground for a
spring garden. He won't stop that.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05
Prevention Of Malaria

The State Board of Health de-
sires the people OF Florida to real
iZe the great Importance Of pre-
vention and control of malaria.
10 carry out the preventive meas-
ures in the way of tae use Of
screens is one Of the Important
ways as is brought out in the fol
lowing excerpt taken from Pub
lie Health Reports:
Quite early in the history of
malaria, Cell demonstrated the
efficacy of screening the cottages
of railroad employees along the
Rome-Solomona Division, y no.
toriously malarious section Of IT.
ally. In rs protected cottages,
173 inhabitants had 3 cases Of
fever, whereas in 80 unprotected
cottages, 220 inhabitants had 203
cases.
Of more immediate application,
however, is the work now in prog
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05

Meeting called to order August
9th, by w. M, Whitten, presi-
dent. The following members
were present: w. d. Speck and +.
B. Rftr- The city attorney was
present also.
Minutes Of previous meeting
were read and approved.
Motion by Pitt, seconded by
SpecE and carried, that thu valila-
tion of property of w. Chadman,
in block 29 be reduced 100 dollars.
Motion by Pitt, seconded by
SpecE and carried, that the min
Iutes show that the council met as
equalization board on this date,
and voted upon all objections and
petitions for correction that were
presented.
On motion council adjourned to-
meet Sept. 2nd.-L. E. ROBIN
SON. Clerk.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05
WHY TT SUCCEEDS
Because It's For One Thing Only,
and Punta Gorda People
Appreciate THIS

Nothing can be good for every
thing:
Doing one thing we'll brings
success.
Doan'S Kidney Pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or disordercd kid
Reys.
Here is Punta Gorda evidence
to prove their worth,
Philip Blazer, retired farmer E.
Gross St, says: "F'or. the last
ten years Doan's, Kidney Pills
have been my standard kidney
remedy. Whenever | caught cold
it always settled on my kidneys
and at times + could hardly get
out of bed because of the severe
pain that caught me in the small
of my back. My kidneys acted
too freely and were burning and
scanty in passage. / always use
Doan's Kidney Pills, which / get
at the Seminole Pharmacy and
they promptly cure an attack of
this kind"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don 4
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills the
same that Mr.. Blazer had. Eos.
ter-Milburn Co., Mfgrs,, Buffalo,
N. Y. (adv).
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05
Minutes of Council Meeting

Meeting called to order Angus
goth, by w, NJ. Written, presi
dent. The following members were
present f. B. Pitt, A. Sileo1
and Fl. B. Blazer. The city attor
ney was present also.
i Minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved.
Motion by Silcox, seconded by
Pitt and carried, that the street
committee be and they are hereby
authorized to have Is cabbage
Ipiling placed under the city dock
at $500 each.
Motion by Blazer, seconded by
Pitt and carried, that contract of
the Standard Oil Company for
dock lease be extended for two
years, from Aug 25th, 1918, with
option of two more years.
Those voting in favor Of the
motion: Messrs Silcox, Pitt and
Blazer. Those opposed; Mr..
Written.
Motion by Blazer, seconded by
&lcox and carried, that clerk be
authorized to issue deeds to lots
iD Indian Springs cemetery as fol-
lows: Lot No. SO, H.. G.. Si1cox;
lot No. 95, Adam Sflcox; lot No.
LOB, D. N. Mcqueen ; lot No. 107y
Fl. r. Dreggors; lot No. 118, RI. c.
Vogfer; lot No. SO IL, G. Cleve-
land, lot No. 81, Charles Gala
shes:
Motion by Blazer, secondef By
5ilcox and carried, thar the, mat.
ter off installing water meter, and
arranging for collection Of warsr'I
Oents from school trustees be- reA-
ferred to- Fire and Water commit
lee.
On motion council adjourned tU
meet August 27th-L. ID. ROB-
[f&SON,, CLERK.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05
The State. Shoulil Rlafi1ae QUIZ
RnIMbaly,

The coMef(lsiosH reacEad in tha
following extract from a Tines
;Union editorial should have the,
;earnest attention of state countE,
and municipal officials:
"The federall government has;
been compelled to, impose on ths
people Taxes that are staggering
lin their weigha Tt is foolish 30,
say thaS these are, imposed on the
rich. TIE grsater' part will BE
passed Down t0ttle people of avtF-
age circumstances. Every tax on
,producsf0n OFT consumption cornss
eventually out of the pockets of
the masses sff the people. rife
war taxes are necessary and they
are SO burdensome that the people
now can t sand any unnecessary
increase.
This fact shoul8 make the state.
country and municipal govern
merits more economical. Taxa
ton for other than war purposes
Should be- reduced. We do not
see that IL has been reduced, but if
our officials would do their duty
" would be reduced. The people
are economiziRg, why should not
the state, the city and the county
econoMize?''s
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05

Some seem to think that the
scarcity of sugar will hurt the sale
of grapefruit. Sugar was scarce
last year and the price of fruit
never scared so high before. Those
who really care for the fruit will
use it without sugar and it is to
be hoped that those who have
fruit will reap the benefit of it
Captiva Corr. Fl. Myers Press.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05
ress az a part of the routine of the
st. Loais & Southwestern Sail

ress az a part of the routine of the
st. Louis & Southwestern Sail
road. Impressed with the fact
that abogt 25 per cent OF all add
missions 70 the hospital at Texaa--
kama were for malaria, an aver
age of GAO cases being so treated
for FIVE dagS each annually dun
ing the past four years, and that
this was equivalent to about 4 per
cent of the tttsd Rarnber of eana-
ployees, even without including
cases seen by focal physicians, Mr..
Edwin Gould created a fund for
the institution Of systematic pre-
ventive measures These were
begun early in 15dT at tfie request
Of the railroad representatives Of
the United States Public Health
Service, and were later continued
by III. w. Van HOvenEerg, who
was appointed by the railroad to
supervise this work. The data
here given were sbtaiirtd from
Mr. Hovenberg's reports. Tn gen.
ersl, the program included inten-
sive control by suppression of the
propagation of Anaphe1ey mosqui-
toes at Tyler and Lufkin and later
at TexaFksna, Keltys, and Wild
hurst
I'm 1916, 80 malaria cases were
admitted to hospital at Texarkana
from Tyler and TexarEanay
whereas lit 1917, following the
malaria work, only 13 cases were
admitted, a reduction Of 59f per
cent. The sale of physicians" pre-
scriptions containing quinTnp' waS
decreased about 40 per cent. A.
molrg bridge and bufding galHgs-
whose bunk cars were screened.
a reduction of ATT per cent was
obtained in the number of cases
off malaria in 1917 over, 1915.
or particular interest are the
results obtained at Keitys, a small
humber community, where msfa-
mia had been severe. After one
lyear of work practically ITO nrara-
tria occurred. The mill rs stated
ito have shipped 90 per cert more
lumber than ever before The
manager said that Fad the disease
prevailed as in thcr past Che mill
would have been cFssed about half
the time. with the. freight loss to
the Cotton Belt Railroad Com
pany of about $4,000 during the
months of July to October. The
officials of this road have express
ed themselves as highly gratified
with the results obtained and will
continue and extend the anti-ma-
laria measures.--STATE BOARD
OF HEALTH.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05

In one week, War Savings
Stamps were sold to residents in
the Panama Canal Zone to the a.
mount of $1,000 per capita.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-09-05

Cubans and residents of all the
South American countries are ca
gerry buying United States War
Savings Stamps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
DELAY IN OFFENSIVE
IS MYSTFY/NG TO
LEADERS OF ALLIES
TOday'S War Summary

ITALIAN FRONT-Ony fighting reported
PICARDY FRONT-The French improved
west Of Montdidier The British epulsed
Arras and made a successful
FLANDERS FFONT-GerInan artillery
MARINE FRONT-The prisoners in opera
ton
day nights battle capture
Wood 1,1o and and
AUSTRIA A-HUNGARY-Pracica q work is halt in
Hungary the spendng
Of
parliament, electoral peace
RUssIA-Foreign Minister Tchrtchern a message
Russian minister
Nicholas Romanof, the had been
Petrograd and
kornilof aided by
Lenine and War Minister
that Grand Duke Nicholas been made
FRANCE-Eleven nureda and
material
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
Allies Wonder Why HIndenburg
Holds Back In Drive Toward
Paris and Channel Ports
MANY RUMORS ARE AFL0hT
Report That Deadly Disease Is
killing OF German Soldiers
Have "FIander Grip"
By WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs

Omitted Press staff Correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, June 2S-HinGenburg' de-
lay in resuming his west front offsn-
siye is mystifying Allied leaders, but
is occasioning them no worry. Our
ability TO stop this drive increases pro-
portionately as he holds back
Astounding rumors are in circula-
ton concerning Hindenburg's reasons
Ihere are stories of strange new dis
eases devastating whole divisions, thus
necessitating postponement of the
drive. Apparently the only foundation
for this Is the prevalence of what the
Germans call flanders grip"
This is not serious and lasts only
a rev days, though accompanied some
times by high fever. It Is not be-
lieved that this is holding up ouera-
lions Another misleading rumor il
that dissatisfaction is rampant in the
German army and that the high com
mand is afraid to order an att
II appeared to be true
the Germans are beginning to res
that their battle plans are less
inspired than they had been led to
lieve, but their discipline is such
they still march when they are
to.
A third explanation is that
weather and ground are declared
be unfavorable for offensive name,
vers. l personally Investigated u
lowlands and highlands of norther
France. Seldom have they been dryea
and more adapted to easy movement
Hindenburg's delay is due to Infinitely
deeper reasons. Despite the vast num-
Der of men at his disposal-this num-
Der is as fixed as the laws OF the Medes
and Persians-he will never have
more than he has now, even with the
arrival of relief prisoners from Rug
sia
He must carve out victory or defezt
with what he has. Seeing that hi6
forces are dwindling. while the Al]le&
troops are Increasing. he Is unable 70
make a move without weighing everr
chance and calculating the cost ii
men. Hindenburg must play his hasa
soon.
All the stakes are on the table.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
G|RLSF0RM
PATRIOTIC BODY.
Sing National Airs and Hear
talks on Work of War Camp
Community Service.
ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH
Pack High School Auditorium
.-Sign Pledge Cards for
Various Branches.

The Girls Patriotic League was
formed at the high school last night
with much enthusiasm.
The meeting opened by everyone
standing and singing the Star Span
gled Banner" and then the Battle
Hymn Of the Republic" Following
this "Over There" was sung with SO
and the hall echoed with the ten or
twelve hundred voices.
The opening address was given by
the chairman Of the committee, Mrs.
Adrian Lyon. She said that she would
like to be girl, but as this was impos.-
sible, she would do the next best
thing and that was help the girls to
have q good time and to help keep tho
home fires burning.
Mrs. Joseph Brlmlow next rendered
a vocal selection, and then the speak
er Of the evening, Miss Jean Hamilton,
of New York, was introduced. MICS
Hamilton first spoke of the value OF
unity, how II each girl does her bit
for her country alone 1t can not renoh
the top notch Of large undertaking
as could be accomplished by a club.
Ing the proposed club: First, because
all girls as we'll as men wish to do
their bit for their country and stand
shoulder to shoulder as do their broth
ers in the trenches; second. In order
to help girls In different lines OF en-
deavor; third, because they want to
learn to play and have good times to-
gether.
They may be afraid of mice and
perchance may fee upon seeing q bat.
but when coming down to the test the
courage Is supreme. The big purpose
Of this league Is TO keep cheerful and
be able to greet the boys home on fur
Tough with q smile and a cheer. IT
Is to be an American and a club Of
free girls; q club managed by girls and
governed through girls. She gave as
a motto: American girls At and ready
to meet our American boys on their
return"
After this Miss McMaster introduce
ed herself and was greeted by an out
burst Of applause. She stated that
this organization was to be the means
pledge cards were given out on which
the girls expressed preference to join
3 club taking up one or more Of the
following: Knitting. First Aid. Sew
ing, Cooking, Gardening, Canning,
Millinery, English, Dramatics. Folk
Dancing. Gymnastics. Community
Singing, Health Talks, Swimming. Mil
tt.ary Drill, Tennis or Walks with
Camp Fire Cooking.
"Keep the Home Fires Burning
was then sung and all stood to close
with America"
The pledge cards will be arranged
and the different groups notified. Any
information may be obtained by writ
ing to Miss McMaster at the public H.
brary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
D/AZ, ITALIAN HERO.
IS OF JOFFRE TYPE
Popular With Civil Population
and Also With Armies In
the Field.

ROME. June 2s:-Italy is ringing
with the praise Of General Amanda
Diaz. commander-in-chie Of the
italian armies, who has turned Aus
trian victory into complete rout at
the Piave.
Diaz is operating. of course, under
the general direction Of General
Foch. allied gsneralissimo, but the
credit for the great italian victory Is
none the less his.
He 1t Is who reformed his shatter-
ed forces after the retreat from the
Isonzo last year and made Of them
O. powerful machine which not only
withstood the furious Austrian often
sive but turned 1t into q retreat in
side Of week.
Diaz is a soldier Of the Joftre type,
although he is q TAR younger man
than Joffre. His popularity runs high
among civilian italians, and his army
idolizes him. His personality appeals
to the warm Latin temperament.
Described by military critics as "a
commander of strong character and
tremendous driving power" General
Diaz wins his victories by holding the
complete confidence of his men.
He knows the troubles Of his
troopers, draws them to him by his
deep interest In their welfare and,
while insisting on strict discipline.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
BIC GEFFORTE0R
WAR SAVINGS DAY
Noon Meetings at Factories
Boost Drive, Which Closes
TonIQht-Hustle for Success
TOTAL REACHES S41,881
Expect Many Excellent Reports
to be turned In by Tonight
From Various Teams

Today is National War Savings Day
throughout the country and in keep
ing with 1t Perth Amboy is making
special efforts to secure from every
resident a pledge that he or she will
purchase regularly war savings
stamps and thrift stamps until the
end Of the year.
Reports available at headquarters
this morning showed total Of $41.-
881.S2 in pledges made thus far in
the campaign and reports are expect
ed from every team captain and COM
mitteeman by tonight in order that
it may be known the exact amount
which has been pledged here.
Special patriotic MONDAY meetings
were held at IL o'clock today at many
Of the factories in the city, Four
Minute speakers having been supplied
by Chairman r. I. Vail. Recorder
Harold b. Pickersgill addressed a
large audience at the Raritan Cop
per Works, John Pfeiffer spoke at the
United Lead Works. Albert Leon at
the Barber Asphalt Paving Company.
Gershon Onensis at the Roessler 4
Hasslacher Company and Rev. Will
liam H. Bawden at the Standard Un-
derground Cable Works.
The Exempt Ffremen's Association
Of this city has purchased $1,000
report received from the employees
Of the American Smelling & Refining
Works shows that s4,790 worth Of
small government securities have
been pledged there. The booth at
Smith and State streets disposed Of
$45S.21 worth Of stamps yesterday,
Mrs. Olin Bradford being in charge.
Mrs. Ballantine was in charge Of the
booth the day before, s177 In stamps
being sold. Six hundred dollars has
been secured to date from tho banks
Miss Helen Hanson, Mrs. Stanton,
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. j. B. FRANKIE
working in the institutions yesterday.
Miss Riccfs team, working at Smith
and High streets. reported $258.25 in
stamps sold yesterday.
The team reports turned in last
night and this morning follow: Team
No: I D; P. olmstead, captain, s2.-
615.50; Team No. 4. Theodore s.
Team No. Z. Albert G.. Waters, cap
tain, s1,os9.6o: Team No. 8, Clarence
Wright, captain, s3,oo9.5o; Team No.
49, Albert c. Krogh. captain. $2,819;
Team No. AZ. Morgan F. Larson. cap
tain. $1,298.70.
The American Encaustic Thing
Company has been presented with a
100 per cent. porter. all OF the en-
rloyes OF. that factory having pledged
themselves to buy government
stamps regularly.
Seven New II 900 Club Members.
The One Thousand Dollar War Saw
hgs Club had seven more members
added to Its roll today making a total
of thirty-One members which have
been secured to date.
A meeting Of the Thousand Dollar
Club committee was called by Charles
d. Snedeker. its chairman, for noon
today at the East Jersey Club, at
which time the reports of the seven
new names were received. The latest
pledges to buy to the limit allowed by
the government are from the Exem pit
Firemen's Association. Patrick White
& Sons, George A. Haney, Charles H.
Edwards, Miss E. s. Leonard, Forrest
L. Smith and Franz Roessler.
This committee will continue its ef-
forts to boost the membership toward
the fifty mark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-28
Cree| Explains FaVorItlsm
to Hearst In War Movies
By Tinted p ess

WASHINGTON, June 28-George
Creel. chairman Of the committee on
public information, appeared before
the House military committee today
to explain why the Hearst-Pathe
Weekly has O. monopoly on moving
pictures of war activity.
Creel said he had no objection to
Treadway resolution for an inquiry
into the making and sale of pictures.
but denied that he had refused the
military committees invitation to ex-
plain his position.
Under impression that Creel did not
care to appear before the military
committee. Chairman Dent reported
the Treadway resolution today. The
first intention Of the committee on
public information was to release war
pictures through all the moving pic
ture weeklies. Creel said. The pic
lures themselves put difficulties in the
way Of this course and he had then let
the rights to the Hearst Pathe exclu-
sively because that firm supplement
ed the highest bid.