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Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

cents a day for each person; Ger many 50 cents, and the United States 2S cents.
 What was the debt at the close of the Civil war?
 Answer-The national debt at the end of the Civil war was S2,700, ,000, ,00G an amount equal to three quarters of that sum was raised in the first Liberty loan.
 Delay in Mails
 Complaints continue to come to The Arizona Republican on account of the late delivery of the paper in the mail, and there are also some subscribers who complain about tardi- ness in the replies from the informa- tion bureau in Washington, D. c.
 We assure all our readers that the work of our organization is being done the same as usual, but it must be remembered that war operations now have the right of way every where, and that all mail is subject more or less to delay. Uncle Sam's mailmen and post masters are overworked. They are called on to do more work than in peace times, and to do it with less help. Many trains have been entirely taken off and others are running late Often the mail connections are missed entirely.
 Nobody is to blame-it is simply one of the war conditions. Subscribers will please be patient and adjust themselves to the necessi- ties of the times. | Where delays and miscarriages are due to faulty addresses, we are al ways glad to remedy them. THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Liberty loan and how much must be raised each hour?
 Answer-The amount of the third Liberty loan will be three billion dol lars. From the sixth of April to the fourth of May $4,166,666 must be raised per hour.
 When is the new aerial mail service to begin?
 Answer-This service will be in op- eration May 15. Three landings have been selected-Potomac Park for Washington; Bustleton, North Phila- delphia for Philadelphia; and Belmont Park for New York.
 What is the American Defense so- ciety?
 Answer-The work of the American Defense society is educational. The object of this organization is to call public attention to the condition of unpreparedness in the United States and the need for all American citizens to engage in patriotic work. The so- ciety promotes it's work by distribut- ing pamphlets and articles. It also maintains war exhibits, and a litera- ture fund.
 Can I enlist in the aviation corps
 Answer-The aviation corps is not accepting men for the flying branch at present. Men of various trades may be inducted into the ground section of the aviation corps, where they are needed for repairing and maintaining the aeroplanes. What city finished first in the sec. ond Liberty loan?
 Answer-Tucson, Arizona. How old is Billy Sunday and where was he born?
 Answer-William Ashley Sunday was born in Ames, Iowa, November g., 1863.
 | What is the war costing per day to individuals? Answer-According to the latest estimate the war is costing Great Britain about "A cents daily for eacl inhabitant. It is costing France 5(
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

figures are of course, being changed all the time.
 What are Eagle boats?
 Answer-The new patrol boats, built at the Ford plant, are known as Eagle boats. They are to be con- siderably larger than the submarine chasers, and will correspond very closely to the earliest destroyers.
 What are the homing pigeons used for?
 Answer-British soldiers and sailors are making frequent use of carrier pigeons as emergency messengers from the firing line and from sinking vessels Many men have been saved from death by the speed of the hom- ing pigeon. Calls for help are sent out this way. It is not unusual for the bird to die from exhaustion on arriving at it's destination.
 Has the Browning gun ever been adopted for the American army?
 Answer-Yes, the Browning auto matic machine guns were publicly demonstrated and tested February 27 The light rifle weighs only 15 pounds It can fire 20 continuous shots in two and one-half minutes. The heavy gun weighs 3412 pounds. In the of- ficial test this gun fired 39,500 shots without a break.
 How many lives have been lost due to air raids in England?
 Answer-The number of non-com batants, including women and chil- dren who lost their lives in air raids in England up to February, 1918, was 1,2S4. Over 5000 were injured. The number of non combatants killed by German U-boats up to that date was 12,S36.
 What is meant by the expression cousin German" Answer-This term is applied tt first cousins and signifies that they are from the same germ, or parenta stock.
 From where do we get the saying Mad as a hatter?" Answer-This old saying probably
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
EARS OF CITY MAN
 ARE MUCH THE BEST

It is a pretty well accepted principle of scinece that long disuse of an or gan tends to reduce its functioning power, and will finally eliminate it all together. Unused muscles become weak and shrunken. unsued faculties lapse
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
ANY QUESTION
 |S SANSNEREDbY
 PAPER'S BUREAU

# there is anything you want to know about write to The Ari- zona Republican, Frederick J. Haskin, director, Washington, D. C.. State your question briefly, and enclose a three-cent stamp for return postage.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

given to all who take part in the Mexi- can campaigns. The medal is in the shape of dish, one inch and a quar- ter in diameter showing a Mexican yucca plant, with mountains in the background and the words Mexican Service
 What part are the Indians taking in the war?
 AnsWer-E'ive thousand Indians have enlisted in the army and navy according to a report made by the commissioner of Indian affairs. He also states that Indians have sub scribed to more than S9,0O0,O00 worth of Liberty bonds besides assisting in Red Cross work.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Below are some of the questions which have been sent to The Repub- lican's free information bureau, 1t Washington, D. C., and the answers that have been forwarded. Those in search of information on any sub iect are urged to send to the bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, director, en- closing only a stamp for reply and the answer will be forthcoming.
 What are the underground railroads in Belgium?
 Answer-These railroads are a sys- tenn of cooperation between the French and Belgians, the purpose of which is to help Belgian girls escape German soldiers.
 Where are the federal prisons?
 Answer-They are located at At lanta, Ga,; Ft. Leavenworth. Kansas; McNeirs Island, Washington; Mare Island, California; Boston, Massa- chusetts and Portsmouth, \. H.
 When did the battle of the Marne take place?
 Answer-Septembe to 12. 1914 1t was the first big battle of this war. Here the French and British armies forced the German invaders to retreat thus saving Paris, which was the object of the German drive.
 Can an enlisted man in the navy be appointed to the naval academy at Annapolis?
 Answer-Yes, if he has been in the navy at least one year, is under 20 years of age and is able to pass the mental and physical examination.
 What is commissioned" officer?
 Answer-Those who hold their rank by a commission issued to them by authority of the president, are so called. Lowest in rank among these s second lieutenant; highest, general
 How are non- n-commissioned officers appointed?
 Answer-They are oppinted by their regimental commanding officer.
 What is the badge to be given wounded men?
 Answer-The new ribbon of honor to be worn by American soldiers wounded in the war is worn on the right breast and is one inch and a half long and three -eighths of an inch wide, the length to be divided into equal sections of red, white and blue.
 Do soldiers who served in Mexico receive a medal2
 AnsWer-Yes. a bronze medal is
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

How was Kelly Field named?
 Answer-Kelly Field was named ill honor of Second Lieutenant G. E. Kelly, 3Oth infantry, who after train ing at the Curtis aviation camp, San Diego California, was ordered to San Antonio, Texas. While attempting to land, in order to avoid running into tent and thereby possibly injuring several others, he fell to the ground and was killed May 10, 1911.
 When is the earth nearest the sun?
 Answer-The earth is nearest the sun about January ]. The date varies in different years from December 21 to January 2.
 What does it cost to make postage stamps?
 Answer-The postoffice department states that it costs the government 6.03 cents per thousand to make stamps.
 What are the age limits for mili- tary service in European countries? ] Answer-The original age limits were: France 20 to AS; England IS to Al; Italy 20 to 39; Germany F to 45 and Canada 20 to 45. Many of the countries have recently altered these limits.
 What relation are the ruling fami- lies of Europe to each other? | Answer-The Ex- -Czar of Russia, King George of England and the kaiser are all cousins, being grand children of the late Queen Victoria of England The queen of Greece ! is the sister of the kaiser. The queen of Holland is also related to other royal families of Europe.
 Are there any war prisoners in | this country?
 Answer-There are 2,040 war pris- oners and alien enemies now confined in prison barracks at Fort McPher- son, Georgia; Fort Oglethorpe Geor- gia. and Fort Douglas, Utah. These prisoners are employed at labor ac- cording to rank and aptitude, officers excepted, and are paid, clothed and fed in accordance with the rules of international law.
 What is the proportion of Catholics to Protestants in service?
 Answer-Ths can only be estimated by the number of chaplains. In the regular army there are 49 Catholic chaplains to S1 Protestant; in tho national army there are 53 Catholic 94 Protestant; and in the navy 1s Catholics and 65 Protestants. These
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

When did American troops first take an active part in the war?
 Answer-On October 10, 1917, 1S7 days after the declaration of war American soldiers went on the firing line. In January they took over per manently a part of the line as an American sector.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Where are the federal prisons?
 Answer-They are located at At lanta. Ga,; Ft. Leavenworth. Kansas; McNeirs Island, Washington; Mare Island. California; Boston, Massa- and Portsmouth, x. H.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Do soldiers who served in Mexico receive a medal?
 Answer-Yes. a bronze medal is
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

When is the earth nearest the sun?
 Answer-The earth is nearest the sun about January ]. The date varies in different years from December 21 to January 9.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

What does it cost to make postage stamps?
 Answer-The postoffice department states that it costs the government 6.03 cents per thousand to make stamps.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

figures are of course, being changed all the time.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

cents a day for each person; Ger many 50 cents, and the United States 2S cents
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
MOREFRAUDS /.
UNCOVERED BY
GOVERNMENT
Gross Pro6teering in Sol
diers' Supplies Found in
Investigation

Washington, July 24.-Fraud and
gross- -protiteering has been uncovered
in many contracts for army shoes,
shirts, leggings and other soldiers sup
plies and equipment as result of in
vestigation by army intelligence and
department Of Justice agents. twas
learned today.
Information shedding light on
methods by which manufacturers
tests and pass inferior articles to fill
government contracts, Is understood
to have gathered from new confess
sions of some Of the eighteen raincoat
contractors under arrest in New York,
charged with bribery. fraud or con-
spiracy.
. Action will be taken against other
manufacturers as rapidly as specific
proof of fraud is developed, it was
said. Officials plan to give publicity
to the practices without undertaking
criminal prosecutions in some cases.
The reason for this, 1t was explained,
is that government agents have evil
dence Of irregularity and profiteering
in hundreds OF contracts without the
substantiating proof on which convic-
ton might be based.
An ougrowth Of the campaign
against graft and fraud in army con-
tracts. caused largely, 1t was charg-
ed, by the illegal system Of negotiat-
ing orders through commission fee
agents, Is the dicyorey that number
of officers in the quartermaster's corps
responsible for placing contracts. con-
tinue illegally to receive salaries from
concerns which employed them in
civil life.
"A large number Of officers, ,particu-
larly in the quartermaster corps, are
said to have been gipen commissions
through the influence Of their former
employers. These officers subsequent
missions for others similarly situated
aid 1t Is charged that certain COM
panies or groups Of concerns have
been able through this personal con-
tact to dictate specifications and. other
details OF contracts favorable to their
methods OF ofmanufactnre.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
J R.Al'''|lPlHlI'i!.IC: | !. ! / !
BRIEFS

washington-The government has
assumed control Of, the turbine engine
industry. Manufacturers Of engines Of
less than 700s horse power do not
come under the order. 4, s
Z Kennebunkport. Me.-The fishing
schooner. Robert and Richard was
sunk by q su6marine sixty miles or
Cape Pqrpoise. Part Of the crew have
been landed.
washington.-Production Of Bristol
type fghting planes has been discon-
Esatisfactory. z, = 4, 81.
Washing tom Consumers are not
expected to be required to pay more
than 10 to ia 7,cents q pound for rice
whom the 1913 crop II distributed. ac-
'cording TO the food administration. a
Tulsa, Okla. OH men Of. the region
announced plan to stabilise the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
Wilson'S Terms
Still Hold Good
German Terms Ask For Dismatling of Sus3|
y Canal And Characteristic Asks no lIIal
IDENTITIES in the West---Socialist Papenl
OfGermany Declares, Terms Will be Adj
vanced to Allies in Short Time.


the Spanish
in thew
aynotbe
and the right for coalng l@si
Of
TheVorwats considers this reasonable
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
BIG WHITE STAR
Liner JUSTICIA
HAS been SUNK
Vessel Torpedoed Off Coast of relandWas One of the
Largest Ships Aoat-Carried Grew of About 600
A-. Not Many Are Killed .ss

An Irish Port, Monday, July
g92.-Tlae giant White Star LipT
8Justicia has been torpedoed and
Z sunk. ssy
It Is believed no loss Of life5.
The Jnsttcia waA formerly the
Dutch Steamer Statendam, which
: was taken over by the British
government on the stocks ut
Belfast when she was nearing
completion. She was Q vessel Of
32,z3A 5tona gross. : q
The news Of the sinking OF the
Justicia was announced by the
Beifast EVENING TeleTaph. The
liner was toFpedoed, the. news
paper states. Ono Of the crew Of
tle Justicaa y quoted by the
newspaper as asserting that ten
t0rpcdoes were discharged at the
@Justtcia. -Four Of the approach
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
Americans on the Jump
Take Chatelet Wood

With Army he Atsne Front July 81
Tiey forces driven the Germans
Chatelet forest
considerable
continuing fighting depending
machine
~
toward their lines df supplies.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24

= + y n d = - % F..
ing missiles, he added, were ex-
4, ploded by gun fire frSm the ship.
X, The Justicia; In size and tom
mage, nearly approached the di-
mensions OF the Vaterland, now
in tho service Of the American
81 government and being used for
carrier Of American troops to Eu-
rope She was designed as mod.
ern passenger liner for the trade
between New York and Rotter-
dam.
An Irish Port. July 24.-tBy the
the ~ crew of 4 ia tornadoed do % liner :ius. :.
ticia, have been landed here. They re
port; that the liner was sunk after =
24-hopr fight with submarines.
No passengers were lost and ONLY
ten of the crew were killed. y n
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
'.statup Quo"

AS~e~S~49S'
The term Status quo" applied IN
the foregoing to the German colonial
question, has been rather loosely
used in the past in connection with
the solution Of various peace prob
lens. In general it has been em-
ployed as an abbreviation Of the term
Status quo ante bellunp."
Germany's position heretofore, an
Indicated by her leading staAaa1aer,s
has been one Of insistence uronSthaS
return Of her colonies, and theR u
been nothing in the recent utfoe1no 3
OF the German leaders tending I'll
show that this attitude had beGj
changed It was even indicated th1&
the Pawn" held by Germany III thS
shape Of Belgium was intend "a to ~
used to secure the giving back sof nv
former colonial possessions" sss
Means Round Table Talk. s:sssII sssI
Washington, July 24.-In the peaxs
suggestions which the Berth Ydrs
waerts declares the German Governs
ment is about to advance to the lllss
tente and America through the SpaSs &,
ish government. officials here detefs
the German design, embodisd +. 81
some shape in almost every one II
the peace proposals which hape eu
anated> from Berlin orr ViennA ~
leave to round table conferences fNSa
actual definition of peace terms. ssS
President Wilson and Prem1exss
Lloyd George of Great Britain and
Clemenceau Of France have rocorde6s
themselves definitely that 1,oS peas z
conference will be entered nnlss y
there has been an acceptance Hi the
Central powers Of the exact fefm1s
upon which the conference lii x0 ~
conducted and Of the broad pranelpfx
to govern the negotiations. 2 ssas
Officials here point out thAt GAfH
many is quite well aware ofthe6E
only view this reported new attamp;
at peace negotiations as anotf1er ~
peal to the pacifist elements In tfI<55i
Entente and also as intended 70 Qui4&l
the uneasy socialistic elements Mftkss
In the Central powers who are BE-
lieved to be again In dangerous
mood.
Acting Secretary of State Polk said
the new terms seemed more favorable
Ito Germany than any that had been
made hitherto.
Germany's renunciation OF any de.
signs on western territory in consid-.
GRAFTON of the retention Of the spoils
she has wrung from Russia and Ru-
mania through the Brest-L LStovsk and
IS directly at variance with President
Wilson's declaration, seconded by
Great Britain. of his firm intention to
stand behind Russia
Finally as further evidence that
these new peace terms are unaccept-
able, officials call attention to the
Presidents firm declaration that the
wrong done France in 1870 through
the seizure of Alsace Lorraine by
Germany, and the wrong done Bel.
gium in the enforced occupation by
Germany, must be undone. Consev
quently officials hold that these great
issues cannot be left to any round
table conference.
It is also. noted that vorwaerts is
not representative Of the German
government in any sense: that it 10
the <socialistic mouthpiece and that It
would be the last among the great
German papers to be in position to
set out the purposes Of the govern
ment in ordinary conditions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
AFTERNOON HERALD
WILL BE ISSUED AT
O'CLOCK THURSDAY

In accordance with its customs
Of former years; The Herald has
made arrangements to give its
employer an opportunity of visit
ing the Grand Forks Fair during
afternoon hours, and for this rea.
son the regular evening edition of
The Herald will be published At
O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24

The first torpedo struck the engine
room and the ship then stopped. Sew
.eralt other torpedoes were fred but
lonly two Of the missiles were effective.
New York. July 24.rThe Justicia,
reported sunk, apparently somewhere
or the coast Of Ireland, was returning
to an American port after delivering
q large contingent Of American troops
It was learned here.
Tho Justicia had. troop carrying
capacity Of between 1000 and 5000
men.
Tho Juslicia carried ascrew Of be-
tween 600 and TOO. Eleven menbers
Fof the crow are dead.
Tho White Star Liner Justicia, says
. Belfast dispatch today, was snnk
OF the north Iris6 coast on Saturday
morning last. q ~ & 4 L
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24

An announcement is expected this
week to permit Liberty Loan workers
and business interests to arrange for
the campaign.
Reasons prompting officials to
choose these dates included the fact
that farmers during October probably
can make liberal subscriptions from
harvest proceeds and that 1t was de-.
sirable to end the campaign week or
two before the November elections.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
MANUFACTURE OF
TILE NECESSARY

Washington, July 24.-Manufacture
Of hollow tile is in part a war indus
try and as such is entitled to a place
on the preference list for fuel and
transportation, the war industries
board today announced.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
Hunt For Submarine.

Boston,. July 24.-Off1cials Of the
First naval district made every effort
today to locate the enemy submarine
operating of the New England coast.
Following word Of the sinking Of
the Robert and Richard on Monday,
seaplanes. submarine chasers and
other craft wefe ordered out to-sup-
plement the regular coast patrol and
protect shipping.
AS the U-boat was headed south. At
would not surprise naval men to hear
that it had <bobbed up somewhere
along the Massachusetts, c6ast 3-or
farther south. Naval and marine men
were inclined to the opinion that only
Eone submarine has been in New Eng
land waters but descriptions given by
the crews Of the sunken craft, would
indicate that there were two.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24

Allied ADVANCE Still CONTINUES
German Reinforcements OF Fifteen Divisions Fail To Stop
Progress OF Allied Troops Progress Is Slower But
, Steady Huns Must Move Quickly To Avoid Being
Pocketed.

Washington July 241he adv Of the Anied and American
aehns soons and on the line south Of tere
moved as General said.
running Fismee rs
the twill hen ted, x (
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
Divides it by Ten.

Amsterdam. July -24.-This after
noon the Wolh bureau telegraphed a
correction to the above report rela-.
tive to the losses in the battle. In
stead OF some hundreds Of thousands
Of killed negroes and Americans" the
bureau says that the. correspondent
reports some items Of thousands kill
ed"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
Huns Claim Many victories.

Amsterdam, July 24.-Telegraphing
from the Aisne-Marne battle front un-
der date of Tuesday evening the cor
respondent Of the Wolff bureau, the
semi official German news agency
says:
the Aisne and Marne the French for
cannon fodder in comparatively large
numbers as an addition to their
Senegalesc auxiliaries. Z
'sDense masses Of blacks and Amer
leans were hurled against, the Ger
mar line. They paid for it in some
hundreds Of thousands Of killed
negroes and Americans. In some
placeAthey advanced to attack sixteen
waves deep. One wave after the 9TH
er broke down in the German arul-
lery and machine gun fire..
Next day they renewed their as
sault seven times, with gradually
"on the third day the American in
fantry began to halt at The first rush,
throwing themselves down as soon as
the German artillery commenced
When the firing continued they re-
tired rapidly SO that at times their at
tack beeame aThurried flight.
"on many occasions the German In
while standing there received the
Americans with salvos Of rife fire.
''In the attack on July Fl American
battalioIe Of the second division ad-
vancing through the ravine Of Vistona
eux werp caught in the fire Of Ger
man maShine guns which covered the
ravine fpm the sugar works at Noy-
ant.
"AmeriEa11 casualties on July 1s
and 20, 4pecially officers. were ex-
ceptionahA severe. Prisoners say
some regiments were annihilated. ="
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-24
NEXT LIBERTY
L0ANCAMPA AICN
In SEPTEMBER

Washington, July "a. - The
treasury department virtually
has.'decided to hold the fourth
liberty loan campaign In the
three weeks period between Sep
tember 49, and Saturday, Oct
ober 10. rg..