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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-07
GERMANS INTERESTED
IN U. S. PREPARATIONS

NEW YORK March THE Ger
man staff, which is not poor Judge
in such matters, was not bothered by
our talk of 100000 aeroplanes in Eu-
rope in six months, or by resolutions,
or by speeches., said Major Frederick
Palmer, in paper read by him last
night at the thirty-seventh anniver-
sary of the New York Electrical So
ciety.
Its interest was in whether we
were going to build real army and
whether those at the head of affairs
grasped the fact that war is blows.
and anything that does not tend to
blows is diversion, and a people I'M
trained in wars are given to miss
ing this vital point.
IF the reports which come to us
from France are correct" the paper
continued, "the German staff takes
the new American army very seri-
ously because we are building that
army on sound lines, and its hope, as
we know, is that it may yet win a
military decision before we are able
to bring full force to bear.
"a thoroughly considered pro-
gramme between Washing and
France is being worked out We are
not preparing for a few divisions in
France, but for so, 70 and 100. was
staggered when I first saw the pro-
ject of our bases, our airdromes and
our lines of communication, which
were to provide for 100000 men. with
expansion to 100000 1t proved at
least that we are not going into the
war in small way, that we were
rot to make a patchwork business of
our plans, that we had a great pro-
gramme. We are making ready in a
big way and thoroughly for our great
task
eff Hindenburg piles UP 100000 cas-
Qualities in another Verdun against the
western front, that will be the end OF
him, as it was of Falkenhayn, and
there will be no here to take his place
in German public admiration. His fall
will be the fall of great idol and OF
the temple Of the German staff"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-07
Cut Off

y.
ular appointment at Mt Springs Meth
odist church Sunday morning, deliver
ing most interesting sermon to a
large congregation.
On Sunday evening at st. Johns
Lutheran church, Rev. E. F. K Roof
of Oglethorpe, preached on the sub,
ject "The Temptation of Jesus"
Mrs T. H. Paschal and little daugh-
ter, Ruth, of Albany, are here, the
guests of the formers mother, Mrs. D,
E. Bedenbaugh
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt Joiner and Mr.
and Mrs. G, M. Wicker were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs James G. Fea-
gin, in Americas.
George Stubs, who is a student at
the A. and NJ college at Americas,
spent Saturday and Sunday here with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Stubs.
H. l.. Harris who has been the
guest of his father here recently, Is
now in Atlanta.
Watson Wicker spent few days
last wee kin Albany, the guest of s.
w. Wicker.
w. ]. Pennington was a business
visitor to Americas Saturday.
E. w. Cocker is quite i'll at present
but we all hope for him speedy re-.
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond of Ander-
sonville, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Smith Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Pennington and
daughter Idolene, and Messrs. McKen-
zie and Alsabrook, of Montezuma.
were guests at the home of W. ]. Pen
nington Sunday morning.
Rex Harris, an A. and M. college
student, is visiting relatives in this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Mcneil and chill
dren, of near Americas, spent Sunday
here, the guests of Mrs. Add Wicker.
Watson Wicker and A. F. Penning
ton, were guests at the National Gem
etery Wednesday evening.
Emmett Gibson was a visitor from
this community in Americas Sunday.
Farris Altman has returned here af-
ter spending several days at Rome,
having gone htere to stand physical
examination for entrance into the Ma
tional army.
A. F. Pennington spent Sunday
with Dallas Pennington in Sumter
county.
Mrs. i ]. Google and son, Tom Coo
sic, of Oglethorpe, spent Sunday here
guests of Mrs. GOGGLES sister, Mrs. D
B. Bedenbaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorpe Grant were
guests of Mrs. Grants parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Harden, near Americas Fri
day afternoon
Watson Wicker and A. F. Penning
ton were guests at the National GENE
terry Wednesday evening.
Emmett Gibson was a visitor from
this community in Americas Sunday
Farris Altman has returned here af-
ter spending everal days at Rome
where he went to undergo physical
examination for enlistment in the Ma
tional army
A. j., w J. and Durward PEN
nington were visitors from this COM
rlunity in Montezuma Tuesday.
Miss Beulah Pennington, of Ander-
sonville, spent the weekend here with
home folks.
Misses jamie and Dannie Wicker
and Watson Wicker were guests at
the home of Mrs. d. B. Bedenbaugh
Saturday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-07
Copper Mines Discovered.

PEKING. March Copper mines
have been discovered in the neighbor-
hood of Yuan Hsien in Paotingfu. A
syndicate has been formed, and an APP
plication has been made to the Minis
try of Commerce and Agriculture for
the privilege of opening and develop
ing the mines.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11
~. S. PriUdte In
Lone HdndedR Raid
(By Associated press.1

With The American Army In
France, Friday, May 10.-Prevfous to
the American raid into the village OF
Apremont, a private carried out
singlehanded Thursday afternoon,
an incursion into the village and
brought back the report that It was
deserted. This was confirmed by
the larger patrol this morning. The
private, who is "a striker for the
lieutenant who conducted this morn
ing's patrol. learned what the lieu
tenant planned to do and decided to
beat him into the village.
Immediately after dinner the pri-
vate slipped out from behind the
American barbed wire and crawled
across No Mans Land without be-
ing observed. He reached Apremont,
crawled about the outskirts and re-
turned with the information that on
" few Germans were there, The
patrol this morning encountered two
Germans in the village. They re-
treated hastily when the Americans
attempted to capture them and sigI
nailed for a barrage, which was laid
across the path OF the patrol as it
returned TO the American lines.
German prisoners taken by the
French in Apremont forest this
morning confirm reports Of Amerf-
can aerial observers that American
shells recently demolished flammen-
werfers brought UP for an attack on
the Americans near Apremont. The
artillery concentrated it's fire on this
spot after a German prisoner had
reported that an attack was corains.
from that. direction.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11
MOTHERS DAY
TO Be OBSERVED
OVER STATE and
In FARGO SUNDAY
Boxes and Boxes of Gut
Flowers Leave City
For State Points
FRAZIER ISSUES
PROCLAMATION
Says State Cannot Place
Enough Stress On
Filial Ties

The word mother will be extolIed
from about every pulpit In Fargo
Sunday in connection with the gen.
eral observance over the land and
among the boys in the American ex-
peditionary forces abroad of Moth
er's day"
Special services have been ar
ranged in the Fargo churches, SER
vices which will be Of greater signi-
flcance than those of any past years
at this time. because Of the mothers
who have offered their sons to re-
lease Europe and the world from the
mailman.
while thousands OF American
soldiers in the military service Of
the government will write letters to
their mothers tomorrow. the moth
ers of these boys will attend their
churches and offer humble entreaties
and prayers for the safety of their
sons and victory for the principles
for which they are fighting.
Boxes piled on top Of boxes were
placed on auto trucks standing in
front OF the greenhouses in Fargo
this morning. Express companies
did g. business almost equal that of
the local florists from points within
a radius Of $50 miles Of Fargo. The
big bulk OF the orders were oiled
early this morning.
Special Features Of Day.
Honoring mothers or 4heir mem
DRY by wearing white or red carna-
lions, or by doing some distinctive
act of kindness for her on this one
day are the special features Of
Mothers day" In his proclama-
ton to the people of the state for
the observance Of Mothers day,
Governor Lynn J. Frazier of North
Dakota pays a joint tribute to the
mothers and their sons.
1.-THE observance Of Mothers day
has a special Significance this year.
and mother love has taken on an
added meaning to the thousands Of
young men who have left the pa
Special Black and White Hats at
Jn1f sAr ~ ~ VT
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11

France, by Miss Anna Jarvis, foung
der of Mothers Day." which win be
celebrated tomorrow.
The Red Cross has arranged to
have flowers sent to wounded and
sick soldiers in hospitals abroad,
General Pershing has called on all
officers and men under his command
to write a letter to those at home. .
and. meanwhile, letters OF cheer and
good wishes win he pouring toward
the men serving with the colors
from thousands of American hearth
sides.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11

North Dakota lodge. win make tha
principal address.
Request FOR the observance of this
day was made by Granville w. VOL
bert, right eminent grand com
unander
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11
Briefly Told
Hubbell's Cofree.-Adve.

Hubbelrs Cofree.-AdvG.
Shop at RicKsr@a.-AdvT
Herbst's for hoaRery.-Advt.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print ic.-Aa
Hendrickson's shoes for style
Advt.
Cali the Yellow Taxi. Phone Sill
Adv.
Nick Konen taxi. Phone asa
Advt.
DR.. Basye, osteopath. Phone 1897.
-AdYt. IT.,
EARLY spring hats reduced-Rahilly'
--Advt.
Gas ranges connected and repaired
by o. F. Miller, the gas man. Second
hand gas ranges for sale. Phone
1865 or 3641-W.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11
FrenchRen7ember
Mothers Ddy.
(Ry Associated Preas.N

Philadelphias May MA tribute
from the mothers OF France to the
mothers OF the United States
especially those whose sons are
fighting alongside the French and
British armies overseas and with the
allied naval forces-has been re-
ceived from Madame Jofrre. wife Of
the famous commander, and Madame
Poincarep wife Of the president of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11

Hats Half Price at Holderman's.-s
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11

I TOO Late no CLASSIFY.
WANTED-Place to board child,
years old. So, care Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11

Special Black and White Hats at
Holderman' s-Adyt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-11
Mdsons Observe
Ascension Day

Fargo Master Masons will observe
Ascension day. Tuesday, May IA,
with services at the temple at s
o'clock in the evening. according to
an announcement today. Walter L.
stockwell, GRAND recorder of the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
Labor Leaders Would Debate,

Minneapolis, May, 11.-A challenge
for series of debates on prohibition
and it's effect on organized labor was
issued to-day by the Trade Union
Dry League to the Trade Union Lea.
que for the Prevention of UnemplOy.
ment.
If the challenge is accepted, arrange.
ments will be made for the opposing
forces to debate at many CT the
larger cities and towns of the state,
including Montevideo, GAINESVILLE,
Brainerd, Albert Lea, Red Wing, Alex
andria, Grand Rapids, Willmar, Inter
national Falls, Two Harbors, Fari.
bault, Little Falls, St. Peter, Thief
River Falls, Rochester, Crookston, St.
Cloud, Owatonna, Winona, St. James,
Saltwater and Breckenridge.
The letter, addressed to organizer
Jean E. Spielman of the wet organi
cation, follows:
| believing that there is*a growing
desire on the part of organized labor
in the state to hear both sides of the
liquor question and it's relations to
the labor movement, the Trade Union
! Dry League of Minnesota is willing
to do it's part to present this import
ant matter for their consideration.
ESPECIALLY strong is this demand
for information in labor centers out
side of the Twin Cities, such as Vino
ma, Virginia, Hibbing, St. Cloud,
Crookston and Red Wing, etc., some
Of which are already in dry territory.
"We are confident of cur position
in favor Of prohibition, especially as
to it's good influence toward the
growth and strengthening of the labor
movement and we hereby challenge
the Trade Union League to a series
of debates thruC ut the state, arrange
ments for speakers, dates and halls
etc., to be made by representatives OF
both organizations.
The Trade Union Dry League is
affiliated with the Minnesota Dry
Federation. Particular interest has
been aroused by the challenge because
of the national prominence of the
leaders of the two bodies in this cam
paign. Senator Jones is the president
Of the Trade Union Dry League of Am
erica, while Mr.. Speilman is national
secretary Of the Trade Union Liberty
League Of America, headquarters fol
which have been moved to Minnea
polls.
Senator Jones and Mr.. Spielman re
Gently debated on the subject at the
Elks Club here before large number
of labor leaders,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22

with hot coffee. tea, chocolate. bouillon,
at the time they needed 1t most-just
as they were entering the communities
ton trenches for a tour of duty under
boche fire or coming out, tired and
worn, after their grueling vigil II
you were dragging the tiredest pair
of feet in France through the mud,
and if you were greeted by CHEEKY
voice and a steaming pint of beef tea,
wouldn't it be "a grand and glorious
feelin'? Oh, boyl"
Now. this is the work OF the roll
ing canteen," and some day q Klpline
will sing 1.-The story Of the tanks"-
tanks of broth and bou1llon that the
Red Cross Special Front Line Serv.
ice" trundles up to the lines. The
Military Sanitary Service supplies the
wagons and utensils. The Red Cross
unit does the work. It supplies these
not drinks at q cost of so francs ($1O)
per thousand men, cent apiece
Think of that-the penny your little
girl sends the Red Cross can buy big
hot cheering drink, q good natured
greeting, for fighting man who des-
,perately needs just that! One penny
Red Cross Rolling Canteens to the
number of Is are now behind the lines
in continuous service. Their crews
are exposed to shell fire and often
have to put on gas masks.
Eugene Hale, brother Of United
States Senator Hale, served six
months with a rolling canteen In
France, and he says.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
OBITUARY
MRS. SIGRID SHERMAN.

Mrs. Sigrid Sherman, the aged
widow Of the late Thomas P. Sherman,
died at the home at GOA Second St.
East last Saturday, from infirmities
OF advanced years, at the age Of "a
years, 8 months and 9 days.
Deceased was born Aug. 9, 1923, at
Siksj0n, Sweg parish, Sweden, where
she lived the early part of her life.
In 1858, she married Thomas P. Sher.
man and 1861 they came to- America,
first settling in Goodhue county, where
they lived at Vasa and Spring Garden
for twenty years. In 1881 they moved
to Kandiyohi County where they en-
gagged at farming east Of the City of
Willmar. Fourteen years ago they
moved to Willmar where they lived
the remainder Of their days. The hus-
band died three and half years ago.
Two children are left tC mourn-Mrs.
John H. Johnson, who resides on a
farm east of town, and Peter Sherman,
who resided at home with his mother.
Two children are dead. One son,
Swan, died on the voyage on the
Atlantic and one daughter, Christine,
died in Vasa. There are four grand
children and four great grandchildren
living One brother of the deceased
is perhaps living in Sweden, and other
relatives are living at Cannon Falls
and Oscar Lake, Blunt, and Eillhead,
S. D.. and in Sweden.
The funeral took place yesterday at
two o'clock from the Separatist church,
Reader Swan Edlund conducting the
services. The interment took place in
FairvieW cemetery. The pail bearers
we're Messrs. Ole Sandberg, o. H.
! Westberg, John H. Johnson and Will
liam Anderson. Those from a distance
who attended the funeral were, Mr..
and Mrs. P. P. Bergquist of Kensing-
ton and Mrs. l. 0. Rasmussen of Wells,
Mimi. and three great grand child.
rem.
The deceased was a devout member
Of the Separatist church, and always
prayed for right faith and for guild
ance in Gods true word. She was a
kind, loving, Christian mother. Peace
to her memory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
MEMORIAL DAY
OBSERVANCE
President Wilson Proclaim. May
30 as Day Of Public Humilia-
ton and Prayer.

President Wilson has proclaimed
Memorial Day, May 30, as a day Of
public humiliation, fasting and prayer,
and urges people OF all faiths to as
semble in the churches on that day
and humble themselves before God.
The following part of the proclamation
was published in the Minneapolis
Journal last night.
the 30th day of May, day already
freighted with sacred and stimulat-
ing memories, a day of public humili-
alton, prayer and fasting and do ex-
hort my fellow citizens of all faiths
and creeds to assemble on that day
in their several places of worship and
there as we'll as in their homes to
pray Almighty God that He may for
give our sins and shortcomings as q
people and purify our hearts to see
and love the truth, to accept and de-
fend all things that are just and right
and to purcose only those righteous
acts and judgments which are in con-
formity with His will, beseeching Him
that He will give victory to our armies
as they fight for freedom, wisdom to
those who take counsel on our behalf
in these days of dark struggle and per-
plexity and steadfastness to our
people to make sacrifices to the ut
most in support Of what is just and
true, bringing us at last the peace in
which mems hearts can be at rest
because it is founded on mercy, just
ice and good WILL
Local churches will no doubt heed
the admonition Of the President and
provide services on that day. Rev.
J. N. Andersen Of the Vinje Lutheran
church has already announced serv-
ices to be held at 10:30 o'clock on
Memorial Day, in conformity with the
Presidents proclamation. During the
days of the Civil War President Lin
coin issued a similar proclamation,
designating the last Thursday in Sep
TENDER, 1861, as a day of humiliation,
fasting and prayer. An excellent sug-
gestion has been made that places Of
business be closed in order to permit
all the people an opportunity to at
tend services on this occasion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
DRY FORCES TO
ORGANIZE JUNE 4
Evening Rally to Be Addressed
by Gov. Van SAINT and Sena-
tor Richards Jones.

A conference of all the forces in
Kandiyohi County favorable to the
AadOption Of the prohibition amend
lent to the State Constitution which
I. i be submitted at the fall election,
us being arranged to be held at the
,court house on Tuesday, June A. An
organization meeting will be held in
he afternoon, and an evening rally
i'll be held, to be addressed by Elk
)vernor Van SAINT and Senator Rich
d Jones, chairman and manager re-
ectively of the State campaign of
Minnesota Dry Federation. Musi-
i numbers and other features will
provided. 1t is hoped with that
allegations can be secured from all
ARTS of the county to this important
2eeting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
$50 Children Hercled
In Dirty Dilapidated Building
Typical Red Cross Case

Cross workers did In two days: They
thoroughly cleaned and transferred to
new buildings outside the city the en-
tire $50 children. Red Cross doctors
attended the sick; nurses were secured
for the babies. Suitable food was pro-
.vided for all, and they were 30 classi.
ded a. to provide against the sepapa
ton Of families; also an organization
for the permanent care Of these chill
dren, including their education, was
started and has since been put into
operation ''. ~. =.
SO much for the 760. But how about
the thousands upon thousands OF 9th.
era Right now the little children OF
France ara q your doors crying for
food. shelter, protection against Ger
nan brutality and dying - they cs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22

An official of French city that was
being filled with gas bombs by the
Germans found himself confronted
with the problem Of looking after $50
children. he telegraphed the Ameri-
can Red Cross in Paris for help. FIJI
teen trained workers were rushed 70
the relief Of these children.
Here is what the Red Cross workers
found: Twenty-one tiny babies under
one year old and TO children under
eight years. They were herded in IN
old, dirty. unfurn-..hed building, with
out a suggestion of sanitary conven-
fence. It was the best and safest the
French official. could ind at such q
noansnt, but you would not think It d
~ 4 do AZ. h. . E...s. / 4. 5s..
3- - - hswha1 H. Anorican NJ
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-22
WHAT IS WORSE
THAN WAR?
Consumption -Four Times More
Deadly Than Bombs and
Machine Guns.

Pierre Hamp, q French medical au-
thority. estimates that of the 38,OOO,-
600 people Of all ages still living in
France 100000 must die of tubercu.
losis. The war will have killed about
100000. This means that man with
all Of his inventiveness is far less effl-
cient than Nature as a man killer.
There have been over 100000 new
cases Of consumption in France since
the war began. This is why, despite
the number Of new hospitals, there 10
still not sufficient space available for
tuberculosis cases.
The Question Of Pensions.
OF course first consideration Is ac'
corded to the ever popular wounded
men. Therein lies the tragedy of the
consumptive soldier. With the new
cases coming In daily from the
trenches the consumptives are not
as helpless az the wounded men.
When discharged from the army the
severely wounded are allowed q pen.
sion by the government. The con.
sumptives, however, receive no allow.
ance unless they can prove that their
illness is entirely due to their service
in the army. This is not an easy thing
to do. and. consequently comparatively
few consumptives receive govern
| mental assistance.
Until the American Red Cross began
to extend It's aid the plight Of most Of
these men was often pitiful. Wher
discharged from the hospital they arr
given certain instructions which woult
eventually bring them back to health
But conditions are hard. They arr
usually unable to earn much and so d.
not get proper or even sufficient nour
ishment Very often they are In NJ
condition to look after themselves, still
less to safeguard the health Of 9th
err To meet this difficulty local com
mittees have been formed to look afte
the discharged patients and see tina
they do not pass on their disease II
members Of their families. The tasl
IL well nigh hopeless. Even II prope
living quarters are to be had santa
ton and hygiene cannot be laugh
overnight. They sleep In air tgh
rooms, kiss their babies, drink out o
the same cups and use the same towel
az the rest Of their families.
In spite Of these appalling Difficult
ties. however. the rapid spread Of tn
disease must-simply must-be chec1
ed. Even to attempt this would be q
impossibility without the tremendou
facilities and aid of the American Re
Cross. No other agency could COZ
ceivably face, much less hope to q
complish. such q task.